It's just different from Aizen Soyousuke, who went through a lot of inner confusion...
Although Senju Makoto had a vague feeling that something was not right about Aizen Sosuke's condition at the time, when he saw Aizen Sosuke again the next day, he did not notice anything unusual.
Therefore, in addition to reserving part of his energy to focus on Aizen Soyousuke, Senju Makoto spent more time on the internal affairs of the Gotei Thirteenth Division.
Feeling oppressed by the unresolved threat of Aizen Soyousuke, Senju Makoto constantly urged the Gotei Thirteenth Division to pay more attention to spiritual practice.
And many captains and vice-captains who had just experienced a defeat no longer had the rotten and messy atmosphere they once had. Instead, they devoted more time to training with Sosuke Aizen as their imaginary enemy.
Especially the captains who have mastered the swastika are more stimulated than other Shinigami!
After all, for most Shinigami, mastering the swastika almost means reaching the limit, and being the captain also means there is no way forward.
Externally, neither Hueco Mundo nor the Quincy in the past could pose a real threat to the Seireitei; internally, mastering the swastika and becoming a captain meant that there was no room for advancement.
Therefore, throughout the thousand-year history of the Gotei Thirteenth Division, genius shinigami have repeatedly appeared, but their progress began to stagnate almost as soon as they became captains.
Now, with the sense of urgency that Sosuke Aizen might launch another war against the Seireitei at any time, the entire Gotei 13th Division under the leadership of Captain Unohana seemed to be revitalized, full of energy. A strong atmosphere of spiritual practice.
Even the captains who stand at the top of the Gotei 13th Division, after experiencing the battle with Aizen Sosuke, deeply realized that the gap between captains can be greater than that between captains and ordinary residents of Rukongai. After getting older.
Many captains are no longer complacent about developing the swastika Zanpakutō, but have begun to explore more ways to become stronger.
Studying the four basic combat skills of the Shinigami, "Zanken Zhangui", or continuing to deepen the development of the Zanpakuto's abilities...
Of course, in essence, Senju Makoto continues to promote the training atmosphere within the Gotei Thirteenth Division. More importantly, it is clear that the real war will be between the Zero Division and the Star Cross Knights two years later!
Two years is a short time in the God of Death's long life, but it is long enough to prepare for war.
However, while the internal combat power of the Gotei 13th Division was increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye, Senju Makoto never forgot Kurosaki Ichigo, the son of destiny in his original trajectory.
Although, Senju Makoto didn't know exactly what role Kurosaki Ichigo played in facing the war between the Star Cross Knights and the Zero Squadron.
However, Kurosaki Ichigo's identity is destined to have astonishing potential, and he is also a target that cannot be ignored.
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On this day, Senju Makoto invited Sosuke Aizen to the first team to play chess.
On the chessboard, the pieces of both sides are constantly strangled with each other...
Although Senju Makoto was quite mentally prepared for Sosuke Aizen's level, when he saw the seemingly irreversible decline of his own chess pieces, he couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows.
Aizen Sosuke, this guy is really an unreasonable genius!
Immediately, Senju Makoto no longer focused on the inevitable chess game, but instead made tea with his own hands, pushed a cup to Aizen Soyousuke, and said bluntly.
"Aizen-kun, how much do you know about the Knights of the Star Cross?"
"Yhwach?"
Aizen Sosuke said the name directly.
Senju Makoto was not surprised by this.
Perhaps Aizen Soyousuke was not the god of death from thousands of years ago, but with Aizen Soyousuke's methods and abilities, it would be impossible to completely hide any secrets from Aizen Soyousuke.
Aizen Sosuke reacted quickly and said, taking into account the various changes that Senju Makoto had promoted in the Gotei Thirteenth Division during this period.
"Originally, I thought Cheng-kun was preparing for a war with Team Zero, but I didn't expect it was to deal with the Star Cross Knights. Has Cheng-kun already found their specific hiding place?"
Senju Makoto said. "According to my inference, the Knights of the Star Cross are most likely hiding in the shadows somewhere in Soul Society and creating a space to accommodate them."
"That would be a bit troublesome. If they don't show up on their own initiative, finding that space would be like finding a needle in a haystack."
The words clearly conveyed a difficult meaning, but Aizen Sosuke's tone was still so unhurried.
"That's right, Jinglingting is undoubtedly in an absolutely passive state when dealing with Yhwach..."
Senju Cheng said while sipping tea. "However, it is still necessary to make some preparations in advance."
Aizen Sosuke heard this, smiled slightly and said. "If I'm not mistaken, Cheng-kun has something to ask me, right?"
"As expected of Aizen-kun..."
When talking to smart people like Aizen Sosuke, Senju Makoto stopped making unnecessary oblique remarks and spoke bluntly. "There is one thing that I really need to trouble Aizen-kun."
"Makoto-kun, please speak." Aizen Sosuke said.
Immediately, Senju Makoto mentioned a name.
"Kurosaki Ichigo."
"Um?"
Aizen Sosuke's expression became a little more interested and he said. "Is that Kurosaki Ichigo who is not human, not hollow, not a god of death?"
Senshou Cheng was slightly startled when he heard this and asked. "Why does Aizen-kun think so of Kurosaki Ichigo?"
"It seems that Mr. Cheng didn't notice..."
Aizen Sosuke smiled and said. "Originally, I thought that Kurosaki Ichigo's identity should be a mixture of human, Shinigami, and Hollow."
"However, while paying attention to one of Makoto's previous identities as 'Kurosaki Makoto', I suddenly noticed a blind spot that I had not noticed before."
Senju Makoto frowned and asked. "What blind spot?"
"Is Ichigo Kurosaki really the son of Isshin Kurosaki and Masaki Kurosaki? No!"
Aizen Sosuke shook his finger and said.
"It was never Isshin Kurosaki who was truly united with Masaki Kurosaki, but the special body provided by Kisuke Urahara to Isshin Kurosaki."
"It's just that in the concept of ordinary Shinigami, Yishi is subconsciously defined as the body of the Shinigami in this world, but this is just a blind spot in thinking created by common sense."
In an instant, Senju Makoto's pupils condensed, and he realized this issue that he had ignored in the past.
For example, Senju Makoto will not be interested in the Rem Dolls and Shadow Dolls he made, because those two bodies were essentially made by Senju Makoto himself.
"It's really interesting..."
Senju Makoto narrowed his eyes slightly and said.
"I almost let that guy Urahara Kisuke get away with it, but it's a pity that that guy Urahara Kisuke was killed. Otherwise, I really want to find him and ask him specifically what manipulations were done in that prosthetic skeleton."
"etc……"
Senju Cheng suddenly smiled and said. "Aizen-kun, Urahara Kisuke is dead, but the prosthetic body is still there. Are you interested in coming with me?"
(End of chapter)
