In reality, Kuchiki Byakuya was utterly defeated, and a sense of frustration was hidden in his eyes. Although his face didn't show it, Yusuk
In reality, Kuchiki Byakuya was utterly defeated, and a sense of frustration was hidden in his eyes. Although his face didn't show it, Yusuke knew he had realized that he was far from being a match for that Arrancar.
If Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez hadn't merged with the Hōgyoku, their strength would have been evenly matched. Even if he was stronger than Kuchiki Byakuya, it wouldn't have been overwhelming, and the outcome of a life-or-death battle would be uncertain.
But after merging with the Hōgyoku, his spiritual pressure had increased to a higher level, completely surpassing that of an ordinary captain.
After his defeat, Kuchiki Byakuya silently returned to his seat. Looking at the row of Espada members sitting across from him, he realized that Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, who had crushed him, was only the sixth-ranked.
"Have I been living in a well, looking at the sky from below?"
Since mastering Bankai and becoming a captain of the Gotei 13, Kuchiki Byakuya was doubting his own strength for the first time.
After the banquet ended, Kuchiki Byakuya led the members of the Kuchiki clan back to the palace that Yusuke had arranged for them. At that moment, Shinji Hirako and the Visored called out to him.
"Captain Kuchiki, my name is Shinji Hirako. You might still recognize me," Shinji Hirako said slowly.
Kuchiki Byakuya and the members of the Kuchiki clan turned around. Many of them recognized the captains and lieutenants of the Visored, who had also been famous in the Gotei 13. Of course, Kuchiki Byakuya was well aware of their identities.
"So it's you captains and lieutenants. What can I do for you?" Kuchiki Byakuya said calmly.
Shinji Hirako looked at Kuchiki Byakuya and asked in a deep voice, "The Kuchiki clan is renowned and holds a pivotal position in the Seireitei. As the clan head, why did you betray Soul Society and come here?"
Kuchiki Byakuya couldn't explain it clearly in a short time, as the cause-and-effect relationship was too complicated.
However, Kuchiki Byakuya wasn't one to explain things. He simply said indifferently, "Consider it an arrangement of fate. If there are no further questions, please excuse me."
After saying that, Kuchiki Byakuya didn't wait for Shinji Hirako and the others to reply and turned to leave.
"Wait, after we Hollowfied and disappeared, what were the Seireitei's orders regarding us? Did they order our execution?" Hiyori Sarugaki, who was always impatient, blurted out.
Hearing this, Kuchiki Byakuya didn't stop, but said to them with his back turned, "The Seireitei's orders were to execute all Hollowfied Shinigami without exception."
Hearing Kuchiki Byakuya's words, the Visored had different expressions on their faces.
Shinji Hirako and Lisa Yadōmaru seemed to have expected it, and their expressions didn't change much.
Hiyori Sarugaki and Hachigen Ushōda looked very agitated and angry.
Kensei Muguruma and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi frowned, seemingly unwilling to believe what Kuchiki Byakuya said.
Love Aikawa and Mashiro Kuna revealed disappointed expressions, seemingly saddened by the fact that the Seireitei had abandoned them.
Then, Kuchiki Byakuya added, "However, now that Urahara Kisuke and the others, who were originally framed by Aizen and defected, have been cleared of their crimes, perhaps the orders regarding you will change as well."
Watching the Kuchiki clan leave, the Visored stood there blankly, wondering what they were thinking.
"Regardless of whether the Seireitei changes its orders regarding me, I will no longer fight for the Seireitei. I will only fight against Aizen for our own justice. I will negotiate with Uchiha Yusuke tomorrow. As long as he's willing to let me leave, I will promise not to oppose him," Shinji Hirako said in a deep voice.
Kensei Muguruma shouted, "Do you believe what he said? He's just a subordinate of Uchiha Yusuke! These words are just to deceive us!"
Lisa Yadōmaru pushed up her glasses. "Captain Kensei, are you still deceiving yourself at this point? They don't need to lie. If Uchiha Yusuke is really willing to let us leave, we can easily verify it in Soul Society."
Lisa Yadōmaru's words silenced the Visored. Many of them were still unwilling to believe that the Seireitei would abandon them, as it would be a devastating blow to their beliefs!
However, as Lisa Yadōmaru said, self-deception was meaningless at this point.
Not long after Kuchiki Byakuya left Las Noches, a guard of Las Noches found him.
The guard was sent by Yusuke, with the intention of inviting Kuchiki Byakuya, Rukia Kuchiki, and Kōga Kuchiki to return to Las Noches.
After receiving the order, Kuchiki Byakuya had his clan members return first, and he led Rukia Kuchiki and Kōga Kuchiki back to the Las Noches palace.
The palace hall was now deserted. Besides the two guards standing outside the hall, only Yusuke was standing in the center, waiting for them.
"Byakuya, today's battle should have been very enlightening for you, right?"
Seeing Kuchiki Byakuya and the others enter the palace, Yusuke said with a smile.
Kuchiki Byakuya didn't try to justify his defeat, honestly saying, "I am far from being a match for him."
Hearing this, Kōga Kuchiki said with disbelief, "Byakuya, that guy was indeed strong, but with your strength, it's impossible for you to be so far from being a match for him, right? If you weren't injured, you wouldn't have been so easily defeated."
Kuchiki Byakuya shook his head. "That's not the case. Although I wasn't at my best during the fight, I am very clear about the gap between us."
Kuchiki Byakuya's words made Kuchiki Kōga and Rukia Kuchiki feel incredulous, unable to believe that the usually proud Kuchiki Byakuya would say such a thing, and also unable to believe that the strength of that person named Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez would be so great.
Yusuke was very pleased with Kuchiki Byakuya's ability to frankly admit his shortcomings.
Looking at Kuchiki Byakuya with a gratified expression, Yusuke said slowly, "Byakuya, you haven't disappointed me. If a person cannot face and acknowledge their failures, then in my opinion, they are not worth developing."
Saying that, Yusuke's gaze swept over the three of them, immediately making them feel a great pressure.
"This is Las Noches, a place where the level of power surpasses that of the Seireitei, and it will be the place where new rules for the world are created!"
Hearing Yusuke's words, shock appeared on the faces of Kuchiki Byakuya, Rukia Kuchiki, and Kuchiki Kōga.
They hadn't expected that Yusuke, who had always seemed so gentle and low-key in the Seireitei, was hiding such great ambitions.
Yusuke didn't notice the aura he had unintentionally emitted. He smiled slightly and said, "All three of you are people that I value. The reason I called you here is to allow you to gain a place in Las Noches!"
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