Bleach: The Strongest Shinigami, Hitsugaya Toshiro Chapter 354 354 Setting The Plan

"You?"

Hearing Shusuke's words, both Toshiro and Yamamoto looked at him.

"Yes."

Shusuke nodded: "Back then, mistakenly believing the Captain-Commander was my father's murderer, in order to gain the power to take revenge against him, I approached Kumoi and obtained a Bakkoto from him."

Speaking here, Shusuke drew the weapon from his waist that looked like a short pitchfork.

"I have always carried two weapons, so everyone thought my Zanpakuto, like Captain Kyoraku's and Captain Ukitake's, ca in a pair. But that's not actually the case."

"Like most people, I only have one Zanpakuto. As for this one in my hand, it is not a Zanpakuto at all, but a Bakkoto!"

As he spoke, the short pitchfork-like weapon in Shusuke's hand suddenly transford, becoming a flesh-colored tentacle that wriggled continuously.

"So this is a Bakkoto? It's quite disgusting."

Toshiro frowned.

Shusuke nodded in agreent: "Ah, it is indeed a disgusting thing. But before, in order to take revenge on the Captain-Commander, I had to endure this disgusting object. Fortunately, I won't have to endure it anymore."

Shusuke looked directly at the two: "Shouldn't this be enough as evidence? With the Bakkoto, we can arrest Kumoi, right?"

But looking at the Bakkoto in Shusuke's hand, Yamamoto did not speak. Instead, he appeared hesitant.

"Captain-Commander-dono, can't the Bakkoto be used as evidence either?"

Shusuke asked impatiently.

Now that he knew Kumoi was his real enemy, Shusuke wished he could take action against him imdiately and make him receive his deserved punishnt. So when Yamamoto ntioned needing evidence, Shusuke did not hesitate to offer his own weapon.

But for so reason, Yamamoto remained unmoved.

"Captain-Commander-dono!"

Shusuke shouted loudly.

"Amagai!"

Toshiro suddenly spoke, interrupting him.

"Amagai, don't you understand? Genryusai-sensei is thinking of you."

"Think about it. With the Bakkoto you provide, Genryusai-sensei could indeed use it as evidence to arrest Kumoi. But what about you?"

"How will you explain the origin of your Bakkoto to others? If you tell the truth, then you, who once collaborated with Kumoi, will also face severe punishnt!"

"At that ti, not to ntion your position as Captain, you might not even be able to keep your life!"

"That's why Genryusai-sensei didn't imdiately agree to your plan."

"Genryusai-sensei was forced to kill his own disciple back then. Do you now want him to also kill the son of his disciple?"

Hearing Toshiro's words, Shusuke was stunned for a mont, then couldn't help but look at Yamamoto.

Yamamoto had his eyes closed, rarely showing a conflicted expression.

For Yamamoto, killing his own disciple back then was a matter of lifelong regret. Now, if he used Shusuke's Bakkoto as evidence to arrest Kumoi, then Shusuke would also be punished.

But regardless of whether it was due to misunderstanding, Shusuke had indeed collaborated with Kumoi. This was an indisputable fact.

If Yamamoto turned a blind eye and shielded Shusuke, he would also be violating the rules of the Soul Society and the rules in his own heart.

Seeing Yamamoto's dilemma, Shusuke couldn't help but suddenly smile: "It's okay. Even if I am punished as a result, it doesn't matter. No matter the reason, it cannot cover up the fact that I have committed mistakes. So..."

"Please use my Bakkoto as evidence to arrest both Kumoi and together. I will personally testify against him then. Captain-Commander-dono… no, please let address you as Genryusai-sama."

"Genryusai-sama, I am truly, deeply sorry! All these years, I have misunderstood you and caused you so much trouble. I am truly sorry!"

Saying this, Shusuke bowed deeply and solemnly to Yamamoto.

Then Shusuke said resolutely: "Co, Genryusai-sama, arrest first!"

"Shusuke..."

Yamamoto looked at Shusuke with a complex expression, then closed his eyes and said: "Very well, Shusuke, in the na of the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, I hereby announce the termination of your position as Captain of the 3rd..."

"Wait!"

Toshiro suddenly stopped him: "Genryusai-sensei, do you really want to do this?"

"Although it is very painful, there is no other way."

Yamamoto said solemnly.

"No, there is."

Toshiro said seriously.

"Moreover, if we only use Shusuke's Bakkoto as evidence, Kumoi might not confess to his cris either."

"Then what do you think we should do, Toshiro?"

Yamamoto asked.

"Lure the snake out of its hole!"

"Shusuke, you should still be in contact with Kumoi, right?"

Toshiro asked Shusuke.

"Yes, in fact, I have maintained contact with Kumoi all along. Before, to take revenge on Genryusai-sama, I kept a cooperative relationship with Kumoi. This ti, after returning from Hueco Mundo, I even contacted him imdiately."

Shusuke replied.

Toshiro mused: "Mm, that's good. Now, aside from the three of us, no one else, not even Kumoi, knows that your misunderstanding with Genryusai-sensei has been resolved. This is precisely what we can use."

Toshiro explained to the two: "Shusuke, later, contact Kumoi again. Tell him that you have won over so people within the 3rd Division who hold grudges against the Gotei 13. You need a batch of Bakkoto to enhance their strength in order to defeat the Gotei 13."

"I think Kumoi should not refuse such a request. Then have him deliver this batch of Bakkoto to you. We will lie in ambush outside the Kasumioji Residence in advance. The mont they co out, we will imdiately appear and catch them red-handed with the goods!"

"This way, with ironclad evidence, and without us forcibly entering the Kasumioji Residence or doing anything outrageous, no one can accuse us. Even after the new Central 46 are ford, they won't be able to find fault with this matter."

"Moreover, Shusuke can atone for his cris by performing ritorious service. At that ti, while it may not exempt Shusuke from all punishnt, it can at least greatly reduce it."

"How about it, Genryusai-sensei? Do you think my plan is acceptable?"

Toshiro asked.

Yamamoto nodded: "It is indeed an excellent idea. Not only do we avoid forcibly entering the Kasumioji Residence and giving people a handle to criticize us, but we also catch them red-handed, leaving Kumoi with no room to argue. Let's adopt this plan!"

Hearing Yamamoto's decision, Toshiro breathed a sigh of relief. The plan was finally set.

In fact, no matter what plan was adopted, as long as it could resolve the Kumoi matter, Toshiro wouldn't mind using it.

The reason Toshiro specifically requested to follow his own plan was mainly to preserve Shusuke as much as possible.

To be honest, Shusuke was once Toshiro's subordinate. Moreover, Toshiro was the one who helped him resolve the misunderstanding with Yamamoto. So if anything happens, Shusuke should be inclined to side with Toshiro.

And Shusuke, regardless, was a Captain-level expert. If he could be inclined to side with Toshiro, it would undoubtedly be very advantageous for Toshiro.

Even if Shusuke could continue as Captain, it would be very beneficial for Toshiro's future control over the Gotei 13.