Chapter 96
Kaelith Yurei displayed a contemplative look.
The plan Kyōraku described indeed sounded solid.
Using himself and Yoruichi as bait seemed a bit risky.
But with Kyōraku Shunsui around, there really was no need to worry.
Despite his usual laid-back, uncle-like demeanor, when Kyōraku went all out, his strength was absolutely top-tier among the captains.
Among the captains, like Muguruma Kensei, Kyōraku could handle three at a time while still posing and showing off.
Kaelith himself was also genuinely captain-level, easily worth a dozen ordinary fighters.
Although Yoruichi's raw strength was not as high, her proficiency in Shunpo and concealment techniques allowed her to hold her own against captain-level opponents.
With such a lineup, what could possibly go wrong?
Unless the rebels ignored the Gotei 13 altogether and decided to stake everything in a fight to the death with him and Yoruichi.
If that was all the rebels had up their sleeves, there wouldn't even need to be a fight—why not just form a gang?
After much consideration, Kaelith concluded that the risk of the plan was within an acceptable range and worth taking.
Kyōraku put down his sake bowl, curiously looking at Kaelith.
"Speaking of which, Kaelith, what exactly is your strength now?"
"I pride myself on being well-hidden. No ordinary captain can detect me nearby; how did you know I was here?"
Kaelith was momentarily startled.
Then he smiled and said, "Ah... no, I didn't know for sure you were here, I just thought the old man was acting strangely, so I tried bluffing."
Kyōraku: "???"
Seeing Kaelith's smile, he really couldn't tell if he was serious or just joking.
With his own strength, Kaelith really shouldn't have been able to detect him.
But if it was a bluff, it was an incredibly accurate one.
Kaelith poured himself another drink, taking a sip.
In fact, he wasn't bluffing just now.
During this time, he had significantly advanced in integrating artificial souls.
These artificial souls, under the constraint of his spiritual pressure, could form an intangible sphere.
Within this sphere, he could clearly sense any "foreign object" that didn't belong to him.
To put it in a more fantastical way, it was like a domain exclusive to him.
A domain crafted from soul material, with everything under his control.
Just now, while Yoruichi was changing Soi-Fong's clothes, he had turned his back.
To sneak a peek, Kaelith had expanded his soul domain to encompass Yoruichi and Soi-Fong.
But before he could enjoy the view, he detected Kyōraku Shunsui, who was meditating quietly in the next room.
Since Yoruichi had previously warned him not to reveal his ability to merge his spiritual pressure with external objects, Kaelith had to come up with a random excuse to muddle through.
It was a pity that the range he could expand his soul domain was still too small. If it were larger, he could utilize it in combat to devastating effect. (t/n Wait I just thought of this, but isn't his ability basically matter manipulation! that is very op)
Suddenly, as if thinking of something, he said to Kyōraku:
"Wait... Senior brother, how far does this protection go?"
"You're not also lurking around when I sleep in the dorm, are you?"
As he asked this, he almost broke out in a cold sweat.
If Kyōraku had really come to the dorm in the middle of the night these past few days, he might have discovered that Sōsuke had sneaked out.
If Sōsuke's experiments on human subjects were exposed, that could truly spell disaster!
Kyōraku waved his hand: "That sort of thing? Impossible."
"The Shino Academy is Yamamoto's absolute no-go zone. Whoever dares to make a move there is declaring a fight to the death with Yamamoto."
"That's a consensus in the Soul Society, even if the rebels are mad, they definitely wouldn't dare touch the academy. So, rest easy, Kaelith, as long as you're in the academy, you don't have to worry about being attacked."
"After all... in the entire Soul Society, one who dares to fight Yamamoto to the death has been born yet."
He showed a somewhat proud smile.
"As for Shihōin Yoruichi, there's no need to worry."
"Every night, I find a rooftop near the Second Division to enjoy the moon."
"If anything happens over there, I can get there within a minute."
Hearing this, Kaelith was a bit surprised.
He had always felt that placing the Shin'ō Academy outside of the Soul Society compromised its safety.
He hadn't expected there to be such arrangements...
After chatting for a bit, Kaelith put down the sake jug he was holding, stood up to take his leave, and prepared to go back to the neighboring room.
Half a day out should have been enough for Soi-Fong's anger to subside.
What should he try next time?
"Ah, right, Kaelith."
"Although it might not be very useful, since we're talking about the Tsunayashiro family, I should give you a little heads up."
As Kaelith turned back to look at him, Kyōraku showed a somewhat complex expression.
"If... you ever encounter someone named Tsunayashiro Shitan, remember this."
"Have nothing to do with him, just stay far away!"
Kaelith raised his eyebrows.
"Tsunayashiro Shitan?"
"Yep, that guy was a classmate of mine."
"I'm not one to speak ill of others behind their backs."
"But just for that guy, if you ask me to say something positive about him, I really can't think of anything."
"Oh, it's not that I can't think of anything… At least he's talented."
"When he graduated from the academy, his strength was certainly not inferior to mine."
Hearing this, Kaelith was a bit surprised.
A member of the Tsunayashiro family, a master on par with Kyōraku Shunsui?
He had indeed underestimated the nobility before...
He nodded, indicating that he had taken note.
When he returned, Soi-Fong had already changed back into her battle attire.
With a somewhat regretful mood, Kaelith, accompanied by both girls, left the establishment and returned to Seireitei.
As the trio walked away, a man dressed in commoner's clothes and wearing a straw hat, came out from a nearby alley in surprise.
If there were any members of the Gotei 13 here, they would definitely exclaim in shock.
This man was none other than the recently defected Captain of the Ninth Division, Takeda Tai!
Watching Kaelith's retreating figure, Takeda Tai's eyes were full of astonishment.
Just half a day ago, he had just told Shinchira Renzosuke that someone like Kaelith, a warrior, would never indulge in pleasures.
And yet, in the blink of an eye, he saw Kaelith leaving Kyōgoku-ya.
This...
After a brief moment of shock, he shook his head.
No, he shouldn't be so hasty.
Perhaps Kaelith went to Kyōgoku-ya's hall only to investigate something?
Adjusting the straw hat on his head, he walked into Kyōgoku-ya.
He ordered two geishas, took them into a room, and after chatting for a bit, he casually asked about the recently departed Kaelith.
Speaking of Kaelith, both geishas perked up.
"That Shinigami sir is quite a character."
"He came to the pleasure district and actually brought two girls with him~"
"The three of them rented a private room on the second floor, and then there were laughter, screams… The sounds made even us blush."
Listening to the geishas' words, Takeda Tai's face was a picture of incredulity.
Kaelith, I really misjudged you!
I never thought you would be that kind of person!
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