Chapter 386: The Enraged 1st Division
Chapter 386: The Enraged Eleventh Division
"So that's how it is, Mr. Lu, don't worry."
After listening to Lu Li's explanation of the situation, Aizen remained calm.
"Isn't there any need to worry? I'm already wanted, and you, Sosuke, might be implicated as well."
Lu Li couldn't be as calm as Aizen, mainly because the good situation they had worked so hard to build up might be destroyed by violators.
"Although I don't quite understand why these people want to target Lu Jun so much, but in detail, what crime have we committed?"
Aizen said calmly.
"us……"
Lu Li was stunned halfway through his speech. He really couldn't say what crime he had committed.
Study the Hollowization and become a god of death who is tainted with the power of the Hollow?
That's not right. He doesn't have any virtual power at all now.
Colluding with the false plan to harm Soul Society?
It seems that it is not the case? If anything, their unification of Hueco Mundo has made Soul Society more stable.
Killed Captain Zarjo? He was a traitor who wanted to destroy Hueco Mundo. They saved the world.
"Mr. Lu, you obviously have realized that we didn't do anything shameful."
Aizen said calmly, "Although the Hogyoku is indeed very sensitive, since it is a brand new substance, it will not violate taboos to study it before it is classified as a dangerous item. Besides, how can they classify it for us without evidence?"
Lu Li was now confused, "So we didn't do anything illegal?"
"That's about it. If we have to say, our biggest sin is probably going to and from Hueco Mundo without reporting it."
Aizen said, "So Lu Jun, don't worry. If this is the opponent's ultimate move, then I can only say that he is no more than this."
He just tried to contact Dongxian Yao, but found that he couldn't get through, so he probably knew what was going on.
The other party controlled Tosen first, which means that he knew the relationship between Tosen and himself. And judging from the fact that the other party was able to influence the decision of the Central Forty-Six Chambers, it was most likely the Tsunayashiro family who took action this time.
He had heard a few days ago that many people in the Tsunayashiro family died of an inexplicable disease and a new head of the family was replaced. He felt something was wrong at the time and did not expect the change to happen in this way.
"Then what do we do now?"
Lu Li sought Aizen's opinion, and seeing how calm he was, he felt like it was no big deal.
Anyway, he won't be swayed by the opinions of the Central 46th Room. He will return after a while, and as long as Sosuke doesn't go to jail, it's fine.
"Go back first. Our main body must be in place before the covert maneuver comes to capture us."
Aizen said calmly, "I won't say anything yet, but you, Lu Jun, are the captain of the Gotei 13. How can you be arrested so easily? At most, you will be tried and questioned first, and there is actually a lot of room for maneuver in this link."
Lu Li understood a little bit. They were at most "suspects" now, and the charges were vague. Central Office 46 would definitely try them first.
This process is a bit like a court in the modern world. It is not the case that what the Central Office 46 says is the truth. To try a captain, of course there must be reasons and evidence to convict him.
Otherwise, the Gotei 13 would be in chaos, and who would still work for Soul Society?
Most likely it will be an open trial, and many team leaders will come to listen. Lu Li can also hire a defense lawyer or something.
Xueyu meant to let him and Sosuke go back first. As long as the violator showed signs of showing up, Xueyu would be able to find him.
She didn't state her abilities explicitly, but she seemed to be very good at obtaining intelligence and finding people.
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After finalizing the plan, Lu Li and Aizen quickly returned to Soul Society.
Because of his sensitive identity, Xueyu plans to smuggle himself in from the outskirts of Rukongai, and will be responsible for finding the true identity of the violator.
The atmosphere in Soul Society was particularly tense today. The Gotei soldiers could see that the Secret Mobile Force was guarding all the entrances and exits, as if they were under martial law.
In the second squad's barracks, Yoruichi was pacing around the room, looking very annoyed.
"Yoichi, could you please stop turning around in front of me like this? It's giving me a headache."
Urahara Kisuke spoke while sitting there.
"Shut up, and call me captain."
Ye Yi said dissatisfiedly, kicking the cushion on the tatami, "Lu Li, this guy, actually violated the taboo..."
As she said this, she looked at Urahara Kisuke with an unfriendly expression, "Kisuke, you didn't participate, did you?"
Urahara Kisuke had a silly smile on his face, "How could it be..."
Under Yoruichi's serious gaze, the smile on Urahara Kisuke's face gradually disappeared, "Okay, I admit that I have studied some dangerous topics with Vice Captain Aizen, but I only studied the theory and did not put it into practice."
This is a lie.
Because Aizen gave him a Hogyoku made of hollow power.
But if he said it out loud, I'm afraid Yoruichi would beat him up right now.
"That's better. Let's go and catch him."
Ye Yi said unhappily. Of course, she didn't want to arrest Lu Li, but what made her more angry than the fact that Lu Li had concealed the fact that he had colluded with Hueco Mundo from everyone was that she didn't know about such a big thing until the arrest warrant was issued.
"By the way, Yoruichi, didn't you know this before?"
Urahara Kisuke also asked, "It was only after the five nobles reached a unanimous agreement that the Central Forty-Six issued the arrest warrant, right?"
Mentioning this made Yoruichi angry, "You know I don't care about family affairs, I haven't been back for many years!? I usually live in the team dormitory, right?"
Although she is the current head of the Shifengyuan family, she is too lazy to take care of the clan affairs and leaves them all to the elders.
This time the decision was made by the elders, because they did not want to offend the Tsunayashiro family, so they agreed to the request of the Tsunayashiro clan leader.
They knew that the clan leader had a good relationship with the captain of the 11th Division, so they didn't inform Yoruichi at all to prevent Yoruichi from causing trouble and straining the relationship between their family and the Tsunayashiro family.
Anyway, the Tsunamiyo family only wants to approve an arrest warrant to interrogate Lu Li, and they are not going to formally convict Lu Li. They can change their stance when interrogating Lu Li later.
The other major families had similar ideas. If it was just a trial, they were willing to give face to the Tsunayashiro family, but if it was to directly arrest or kill a captain of the Gotei on some specific charge, they would think twice.
After all, the captain is not a cabbage, but the backbone of the Gotei 13. If not handled properly, it will also affect the authority of the nobles.
"It would be fine if it was just a arraignment, but I think there is a combination of forces behind this..."
Urahara Kisuke said worriedly, if this was the intention of the new patriarch of the Tsunayashiro family, then the other party would not just call Lu Li over for interrogation. There must be other ways to attack, otherwise, with Lu Li's current status, it would be meaningless to do so.
You have to know that the war in Seireitei had just ended, and Lu Li was the hero who saved Seireitei on the surface. Who can convict a war hero?
Unless there is definite evidence that Lu Li is plotting treason, Urahara Kisuke doesn't think anything can shake Lu Li's position.
A war hero, the strongest captain of the new generation, Kenpachi of the 11th Division. In addition, Lu Li is also quite popular, so captains like Yoruichi and Unohana will definitely speak for him.
Therefore, Urahara Kisuke couldn't figure out what other purpose this move of the opponent had other than disgusting Lu Li.
But if the opponent's combo can really hit deep, he will have to consider how to protect himself, at least not to implicate Yoruichi.
At this time, Yoruichi led the core members of the secret mobility team and came to the squadron barracks of the 11th Squadron.
"Xing Jun is investigating the case and wants to interrogate the captain of the 11th Squadron, Lu Jianba. Anyone unrelated should get out of the way."
Ye Yi said in a businesslike manner that she could let Lu leave through the back door in private, but after the decision of Room 46 was made, she could not show favoritism in public.
All he had to do was clear Lu Li in the subsequent public interrogation.
"Are you going to interrogate our captain?"
The soldiers of the 11th Division were all troublemakers, and they were very angry when they heard what Yoruichi said. Their 11th Division was known as the strongest division, and they always led the charge in battle and were famous for their bravery.
As a result, the previous captain was convicted of treason and violating taboos and was put to death. The current captain had just organized a new team, but he was brought to trial again before he could even sit down.
This made the old men of the 11th Division feel that they were completely underestimated, and they suspected that the high-ranking officials of Soul Society were targeting them.
As the crowd got excited, Kenpachi Zaraki came out and asked, "What's the matter? Why is there so much noise?"
"Vice Captain Zaraki, the Xing Army wants to arrest our captain."
A soldier reported.
"Ah? You want to arrest the captain?"
Zaraki was a little confused, but then he looked at Yoruichi eagerly, "You seem to be quite capable. If I let you capture my captain so easily, wouldn't it be embarrassing for me?"
People who are familiar with Gengmu know that this is just an excuse. He is simply excited about the prey and wants to find a reason to fight.
In his opinion, there is no such thing as loyalty to the Soul Society. As long as he can fight happily, anything is fine.
“This spiritual pressure…”
Feeling the spiritual pressure emanating from Kenpachi Zaraki, Yoruichi's face turned pale. She didn't expect that Lu Li, a mere vice-captain, seemed stronger than her.
"Ajian, don't be like this."
At this time, Lu Li's voice came from behind Zaraki, "I will go with Captain Shifengyuan. I believe there is some misunderstanding, and it will be resolved soon."
He walked over to Zaraki and raised his hand to put it on Zaraki's shoulder, "Control yourself. Now is not the time for you to make a fuss."
Geng Mu's eyes lit up when he heard that. He and Lu Li had been together for many days and already had a certain tacit understanding, so he could hear the hidden meaning behind his words.
He can't make trouble now, which means there will be a good battle waiting for him later?
As Lu Li and Zaraki passed by each other, his eyes swept over the many soldiers of the 11th Division. Some of these soldiers were new graduates of the Shinō Academy of the Spiritual Arts, while others were warriors he and Zaraki had recruited in Rukongai.
"Listen to Vice Captain Zaraki when I'm away, behave yourself, and don't cause any trouble."
After Lu Li gave his instructions, he walked into Ye Yi's team.
Ye Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this. She didn't want the situation to turn into a fight between the Second and Eleventh Divisions.
After leading the team away, Yoruichi whispered with spiritual pressure on the road: "Why did you come back?"
Although she would stand on Lu Li's side in the subsequent public interrogation, even if Urahara Kisuke didn't remind her, she understood that the Tsunayashiro family's move must have a deeper meaning, and perhaps there would be real trouble waiting for Lu Li.
She knew that Lu Li's real body had gone out to wander around, most likely to the Hueco Mundo, and it was only his clone who usually stayed in Soul Society.
In that case, why don't you just stay in Hueco Mundo? Won't you just get into trouble if you come back?
"How can I clear my grievances if I don't come back?"
Lu Li smiled and said, "To be honest, I don't know how the Central 46th Chamber wants to accuse me, but I feel very aggrieved. If I hadn't contributed in the previous war, the Soul Society, including those old immortals in the 46th Chamber, should have been gone, right?"
Ye Yi was also a little embarrassed when he heard this, knowing that what Lu Li said was true. Judging from the battlefield situation at that time, if there had not been the intervention of a new force like Lu Li who had strong strength without relying on Bankai, all the Shinigami might have been killed.
She herself was saved by Lu Li at a critical moment. From Lu Li's point of view, he was indeed qualified to be angry about being arrested and interrogated.
"Don't be so angry. This was caused by the new head of the Tsunayashiro family. He's a psychopath. If there's a real trial, the other nobles won't stand by him."
Ye Yi comforted him, saying that Lu Li was not without connections among the nobles.
This time, the new head of the Tsunamiyo family used his privileges to get the other families to approve his proposal, just to give them face, but if they wanted to convict Lu Li, they might not necessarily get involved.
In addition to being the captain, Lu Li is also the gold medal lecturer of the Zhenyang Spiritual Arts Academy. Among his students, there are several nobles who admire Lu Li very much, and they can be considered to have a master-disciple relationship.
Therefore, it is hard to say about the Ise family, but for families like the Kuchiki family and the Shiba family, not only will the future heads of these two families grow up under Lu Li's guidance, but it was also Lu Li who avenged the murder of the previous head of the family. They will definitely help Lu Li smooth things over during the public interrogation.
"By the way, what is the reason for my arrest? On what suspicion am I being interrogated?"
Lu Li asked on the way.
"There are so many suspicions, including colluding with Hueco Mundo to destroy Soul Society, conducting Hollowification experiments on Death Gods, violating the taboos of Hollowification, and so on and so forth..."
Ye Yi said speechlessly, "How could a brain like yours come up with something like this?"
Lu Li was a little unhappy when he heard this, "Hey, why can't I figure it out?"
"Does this count as an admission of guilt?"
Ye Yi teased.
"I just want to say that I have a good brain. Don't underestimate me, okay?"
Lu Li said dissatisfiedly.
"You two, stop bickering. This is still an escort. Don't be so relaxed. This matter is not that simple."
Urahara Kisuke followed behind Yoruichi and said, "Captain Lu, I don't think you are very familiar with the laws of Soul Society. According to tradition, Captain Lu, you can hire a defense lawyer. Do you want me to defend you?"
Lu Li thought for a moment and said, "Although Senior Pu Yuan is also very reliable, I already have a candidate in mind."
(End of this chapter)