Kyōraku Shunsui arrived at the Ninth Division earlier than the three of them.
When he saw Tōsen Kaname captured, a look of "just as I expected" immediately appeared on his face.
He walked forward with a chuckle and said, "Yoriichi, hand him over to me."
"You're probably not very good at interrogation, and I'm best at dealing with Shinigami who possess a sense of justice but have gone down the wrong path."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi stopped and said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother, he is from my Ninth Division."
"I know, but that doesn't matter. The Gotei 13's ideals and responsibilities are the same at a certain point."
Kyōraku Shunsui glanced at Tōsen Kaname and continued, "Although Tōsen Kaname's actions are not punishable by death, his ideology is extremely dangerous."
"Yoriichi, you should understand that Shinigami like him often need to be imprisoned in the Maggot's Nest, where the Correctional Force takes action, regardless of life or death."
"Our capturing and interrogating him alive has already broken the rules."
"Since the rules have already been broken once, letting my Eighth Division intervene and break them again is not a big deal."
This was the first time Yoriichi had heard of this. Would the Correctional Force act even if he didn't?
"Of course." Seemingly noticing the doubt in Yoriichi's eyes, Kyōraku Shunsui quickly explained,
"Shinigami above Seat Officer rank can cause extremely severe damage to the Seireitei if they are not careful, as they can all release their Zanpakuto."
"These Shinigami are often noticed by the Correctional Force."
"Once someone shows abnormality or a personality that could threaten the Seireitei, the Correctional Force will arrest them as the situation demands."
"And the Correctional Force is directly under the Shihouin Clan. Yoruichi Shihouin is currently the Commander, possessing the highest authority among the thirteen divisions; even Captains can hardly escape."
"Tōsen Kaname's current behavior has already touched their bottom line, which means we haven't reported his hidden strength and his past."
"Otherwise, just the fact that he deliberately approached you would be enough for the entire Correctional Force to be dispatched."
"..."
When he put it that way, it was indeed true.
Yoriichi nodded: "Since that's the case, Senior Brother, you can come along."
"By the way, do you know the truth of the Soul Society?"
Upon hearing this, Kyōraku Shunsui's smile suddenly froze on his face.
Visibly, the relaxed expression in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of solemnity.
The surrounding atmosphere became heavy, and the air seemed to solidify into silence.
He looked at Tsugikuni Yoriichi and asked in a serious, low voice:
"Who told you this? Tōsen Kaname?"
Yoriichi was a little puzzled, his brows slightly furrowed:
"Why, Senior Brother, is the truth of the Soul Society really something that cannot be revealed?"
"No." Seemingly realizing that his emotions were a bit off, Kyōraku Shunsui slowly raised his head, exhaled, and shook his head, saying,
"I only know a part of what happened in the past."
"However, even just a part is enough to shake the beliefs in the hearts of countless Shinigami."
"If Tōsen Kaname told you this, then I think I probably understand the reason why he became so extreme."
"Given his sense of justice, he probably couldn't accept this matter..."
"So what exactly is it?"
"..."
Kyōraku Shunsui was silent for a while, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
A moment later, he slowly shook his head: "Sorry, Yoriichi, I can't tell you about this matter yet."
"I know, you are different from us."
"I cannot let this matter interfere with your judgment."
"You just need to understand that the current Three Realms cannot lack Shinigami, no matter who else is missing."
"As for Tōsen Kaname, I will turn his ideology around, which is what everyone hopes for."
"Currently, he is the only breakthrough."
After speaking, Kyōraku Shunsui took Tōsen Kaname from Ikkaku Madarame's hand and turned to walk towards the depths of the division quarters without any hesitation.
Yoriichi watched his retreating figure, and the questions in his heart slowly surged like seawater.
However, considering that this matter might indeed be of great importance and could affect him...
After a moment of thought, he lost the desire to delve deeper.
Curiosity killed the cat.
What needs to be known.
When the time comes, he will naturally know.
...
...
Time flew by like a white steed galloping past a crack.
One day, in the Ninth Division, Tsugikuni Yoriichi was handling official business when he suddenly saw Ichimaru Gin, who had come to visit.
As soon as Ichimaru Gin met him, he went straight to the point: "Was Tōsen Kaname's matter your doing?"
"Hmm?" Unexpectedly hearing this question, a ripple appeared in Yoriichi's eyes.
He quietly looked up and asked:
"What makes you say that? What happened to Kaname?"
Ichimaru Gin smiled, but his smile was a little cold, a little heavy, and his tone was tinged with accusation:
"Captain Tsugikuni, it's pointless to play games with me at this juncture."
"Last time you mentioned Tōsen Kaname, and now Tōsen Kaname is missing."
"Do you dare to say that this has nothing to do with you?"
"Even if it does, so what?" Yoriichi slowly straightened his posture, his gaze fixed on Ichimaru Gin.
Facing his attitude, a hint of interest gradually arose in Yoriichi's heart:
"He is now a member of my Ninth Division. Whatever he encountered has nothing to do with the Fifth Division he was previously in, right?"
"By the way, Gin, why did you come over and tell me this? Are you not planning to pretend anymore?"
Pretend? What's the point of pretending anymore?
When they met last time, Ichimaru Gin knew he had been exposed, along with Aizen's plan.
He had thought that the two of them would tacitly pretend not to know until the day he realized his plan.
But a few days later, Tōsen Kaname went missing, suspected of being dealt with by the Ninth Division...
How could Ichimaru Gin remain calm?
The action was too decisive.
Even though this matter was handled very well, Aizen still discovered some anomalies and was recently planning to move his base and head to Hueco Mundo.
Ichimaru Gin keenly noticed this, so while Aizen was busy, he asked Captain Hirako for half a day off, and at the same time told Aizen that he might have found some clues.
Only then was he able to enter the Ninth Division without being suspected.
Ichimaru Gin thought that since Rangiku was not around, he might as well just be direct.
At least this way, when he entered Hueco Mundo, there would still be Shinigami in the Soul Society who knew of his painstaking efforts, which would add a layer of assurance to the successful implementation of his future plan.
Thus, his actions and words were direct and clear.
Now, hearing Tsugikuni Yoriichi's question, he decisively said: "Haven't you already figured it out? Why ask me?"
"I did figure it out, but I didn't expect you to confess to me at such a critical moment... Did Tōsen Kaname's encounter make you feel urgent?"
"Tell me, who is the person behind you?"
Tōsen Kaname still had not uttered the name Aizen.
Lacking a target and evidence, it was naturally impossible to just arrest someone, because there were too many suspicious Shinigami in the Fifth Division.
They couldn't cause turmoil within the Seireitei because of this matter, so currently, only the Fifth Division was being monitored.
Ichimaru Gin took a deep breath:
"Regarding this, I regret that I cannot tell you."
"I want to avenge Rangiku, and at the same time, I want to reclaim something."
"The only thing I can tell you is that a major event will happen in the Fifth Division soon; Captain Hirako will be murdered."