"My father-in-law and Captain-Commander Yamamoto won't rest easy unless I am sealed or killed."
"Koga, you are still too young."
Kyoya shook his head, "As long as Captain Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Yamamoto know there is an even greater threat above you, they won't pay you much attention."
"An even greater threat?"
Koga frowned.
Although he had grievances against Ginrei and Yamamoto, Koga did not wish for Ginrei to actually face any life-threatening danger.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain it to his wife.
"Captain Kyoya, may I know what this so-called 'greater threat' is?"
Kyoya smiled slightly but did not answer Koga directly.
"Come with me."
After saying this, Kyoya took a step forward, leading the way.
Koga glanced in the direction Kyoya was heading, hesitated for a moment, then spoke up, "Captain Kyoya, are you going the wrong way?"
"I just came from that direction. Captain Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Yamamoto are still over there."
"Follow me, Koga."
"It's them I'm looking for."
Koga was taken aback, a guess forming in his mind. He stopped speaking and simply followed behind Kyoya.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the two advanced, the battle between Borsalino and Yamamoto came into view for Kyoya and Koga.
The golden light in the sky was being destroyed by pillars of flame erupting from the ground. Borsalino transformed into streaks of golden light, weaving between the fiery pillars, using his speed to maneuver around Yamamoto.
Judging by the scene of the battle, there was no doubt that Yamamoto was forcefully suppressing Borsalino.
However, Borsalino, with the mentality of not seeking credit but avoiding mistakes, harassed Yamamoto with his speed, successfully dragging the Captain-Commander into a stalemate here.
As Kyoya and Koga Kuchiki approached, Borsalino and Yamamoto, who were in a fierce battle, also noticed them.
Borsalino had long wanted to stop fighting Yamamoto.
Therefore, the moment he discovered Kyoya and Koga arriving, his entire body dissolved into dozens of arcs of light. Using elementalization, he circumvented Yamamoto's pillars of flame, fled the battlefield, and re-coalesced beside Kyoya.
"How terrifying..."
"If you had arrived any later, Captain-Commander might have actually killed me."
Hearing Borsalino's lazy drawl, Koga looked at him in surprise, as if seeing him in a new light.
Indeed, from the battle they witnessed, Borsalino was being pressed hard by Yamamoto.
But to say Yamamoto in this state could kill Borsalino? Koga found that hard to believe.
In terms of destructive power, Borsalino fell far short of Ryujin Jakka.
But in terms of speed, ten Ryujin Jakkas couldn't match one Borsalino.
Defeating Borsalino wasn't difficult.
But when it comes to killing him, Koga doubted even Yamamoto could do it.
"Captain Kyoya?"
Since Borsalino had fled, Yamamoto naturally ceased his attacks.
Slowly sheathing Ryūjin Jakka, the pillars of flame dissipated with Yamamoto's motion.
By the time Yamamoto fully returned his Zanpakuto to its sheath, not a single trace of fire remained in the area, leaving only the scars of the battle… ground split as if by earthquakes, impact craters like meteor strikes, and signs of widespread burning.
Glancing at Koga beside Kyoya, Yamamoto focused his attention on Kyoya himself.
"Captain Kyoya, thanks to you, we were able to stop Kuchiki Koga from wreaking havoc in the Seireitei."
Yamamoto said as he walked toward Kyoya and the others, "Kuchiki Koga's ability is far too dangerous. Therefore, I have decided to first seal Kuchiki Koga, then bring him before the Central 46 for judgment."
"Wait-"
Kyoya raised his left hand towards Yamamoto, making a stopping gesture.
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, I am also somewhat aware of the matter concerning third seat Kuchiki."
"I think, if Captain Kuchiki and you feel unable to control third seat Kuchiki, why not hand him over to me?"
Yamamoto frowned, "Captain Kyoya, what do you mean by this?"
"Anything that could potentially cause damage to the Seireitei is strictly prohibited by order."
"This, I believe you should be very clear about."
Indeed, as the captain of the 11th Division, Kyoya was naturally aware of some of the Seireitei's rules. And the emergence of these prohibitions, no matter how bizarre they might seem, always had a reason.
That reason was, before these prohibitions were banned, they had caused serious losses to the Seireitei.
For example, the prohibition on Hollowification experiments was because previous researchers studying Hollowification lost control of the Hollows they created, causing great damage to the Seireitei.
Also, the prohibition on Captains releasing their Zanpakuto within the Seireitei was because a thousand years ago, during Yamamoto's battle with the Quincy progenitor, Yhwach, he nearly destroyed the entire Soul Society.
Furthermore, there was the prohibition against two Shinigami simultaneously awakening the same Zanpakuto. This was because a Shinigami's Zanpakuto is nurtured by their soul.
Only those Zanpakuto of the [Strongest] series could maintain their power and be re-nurtured by a compatible Shinigami.
However, during the period a Shinigami is nurturing a [Strongest] series Zanpakuto, if a close person develops feelings of 'envy', 'admiration', or I really want to have that' towards the nurturing Shinigami, they could steal the power of the [Strongest] Zanpakuto, allowing themselves to also nurture a Zanpakuto of the [Strongest] series.
Since it is 'stolen', this power is naturally incomplete.
The ability of a [Strongest] series Zanpakuto was enough to allow the thief to achieve Shikai.
But for Bankai, the thief would need to kill the true owner of the [Strongest] series Zanpakuto to obtain its complete power.
In the past, the Seireitei had witnessed the tragedy of people killing each other to seize the power of the [Strongest] series Zanpakuto.
After all, those destined to nurture a [Strongest] series Zanpakuto would show some omens even before obtaining an Asauchi.
For example, Yamamoto's Reiatsu had a very high temperature.
Hitsugaya's Reiatsu, which he unconsciously released, carried a coldness sufficient to freeze an ordinary old person to death.
With the Seireitei's capabilities, as long as they identified people with these traits and arranged for family members to befriend them, once the Zanpakuto successfully awakened, killing the true owner of the [Strongest] series Zanpakuto would allow a family to gain a top-tier powerhouse.
However, the relationships between noble families were intricate and complex. Some information couldn't be completely sealed.
What you wanted, I also wanted.
Ambushes, assassinations… they emerged in an endless stream.
Especially after someone with the potential for a [Strongest] Zanpakuto was confirmed, it caused even more chaos and uproar.
Even if one couldn't obtain it themselves, they couldn't let their enemy get it either.
In the end, everyone suffered mutual damage and had no choice but to establish an agreement.
That was: each would rely on their own abilities.
But once two identical Zanpakuto appeared, they must immediately engage in a fight to the death, and the various families were not allowed to interfere.
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, saying that is rather pointless."
Kyoya shook his head and smiled, "Why did Kuchiki Koga violate the ban? I don't believe you are unaware."
"What? You are allowed to set traps to frame third seat Kuchiki, but he is not allowed to resist?"
"Besides, the ban third seat Kuchiki violated seems to only be particularly severe regarding harming nobles, but it's not severe enough to warrant being sealed, is it?"
"Captain Kyoya, I told you, third seat Kuchiki's Zanpakuto's Ability is very dangerous. Moreover, judging from today's events, third seat Kuchiki holds a strong desire for revenge against the Seireitei."
Yamamoto stopped walking, his eyes narrowing. From between his eyelids, a glint of cold light seemed to be visible.
"For the Seireitei, the current Kuchiki Koga is an unstable element and must be punished."
"Ha, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, that's easily solved."
"Just have third seat Kuchiki leave the Seireitei."
Seeing Yamamoto like this, Kyoya spread his hands.
"Coincidentally, I recently made some changes to the 11th Division. Currently, besides some Shinigami remaining within the Seireitei to complete the 11th Division's duties, another portion has been assigned by me to be permanently stationed in the Rukongai."
"Since both Captain Kuchiki and you feel that third seat Kuchiki cannot remain in the Seireitei, then let third seat Kuchiki transfer to my 11th Division and become the leader of the squad permanently stationed at Rukongai."
"How about it, Captain Kuchiki?"
At this point, Kyoya turned his gaze towards Ginrei, who was walking over.
Earlier, during the battle with Koga, although Ginrei wasn't injured, he had expended a great deal of energt. He had only come over after recovering somewhat.
However, with Ginrei's Reiatsu, he could naturally hear the conversation between Kyoya and Yamamoto.
"Koga is not only the third seat of the 6th Division but also a candidate to become the head of our Kuchiki Clan."
"I cannot possibly agree to let Koga leave the Seireitei."
Ginrei refused.
"Ha, Captain Kuchiki, I never expected you to be so cold-blooded."
Kyoya scoffed, "However, during this period, I haven't seen any indication from you that you treat third seat Kuchiki as a candidate for the head of the Kuchiki Clan."
"First, you allowed other noble children to slander third seat Kuchiki. Then, not only did you not step forward to clarify the matter, you also prohibited the Shinigami of the 6th Division and members of the Kuchiki Clan from visiting Koga while he was imprisoned, from seeking justice for him..."
"After third seat Kuchiki left the prison on his own, you were the first to arrive, wanting to seal him once more..."
"What? Is it only a Kuchiki Koga who is imprisoned and unable to resist, or one who is sealed, that qualifies as a suitable candidate for the head of the Kuchiki Clan?"
"Captain Kyoya, this is a matter of the Kuchiki Clan."
Facing Kyoya's retort, Ginrei did not answer directly, "As an outsider, you have no right to interfere in our family's internal affairs."
"But, Captain Kuchiki, just a moment ago, third seat Kuchiki has already agreed to transfer to my 11th Division."
Kyoya patted Koga's shoulder and said lightly, "The current Kuchiki Koga is my subordinate."
"How could I, as his Captain, sit idly by while my subordinate has been wronged?"
"Don't lump me together with you two old fellows!"
Now that he understood Ginrei and Yamamoto's stance on Koga, Kyoya saw no need to say more to them.
"Captain Kuchiki, Captain-Commander Yamamoto..."
"Kuchiki Koga is under my protection."
"If the two of you have any objections, we can settle it with the swords in our hands."
Both Yamamoto and Ginrei were taken aback by Kyoya's words.
Leaving Ginrei aside for now, they wondered how Kyoya dare to speak to Yamamoto like this?
After all, no matter how much of a genius Kyoya was, it would take at least a hundred or two hundred years for him to rival Yamamoto.
Right now, although Kyoya was strong, he still seemed green before Yamamoto.
However, when their gazes fell upon Koga behind Kyoya, who had already placed his hand on the hilt of his Zanpakuto, the expressions of both Ginrei and Yamamoto darkened.
Indeed, under normal circumstances, Kyoya would certainly be no match for Yamamoto.
But right now, standing beside Kyoya was Koga, who could control Shinigami's Zanpakuto!
Previously, Yamamoto had already fought against Kyoya's Zanpakuto's Spirit.
Even Yamamoto had to admit that even after releasing his Zanpakuto, he could do nothing against Kyoya's Zanpakuto's Spirit.
This meant that if Yamamoto and Ginrei wanted to fight Kyoya now, they would have to close off their hearts to prevent Koga from controlling their Zanpakuto.
Otherwise, their opponents would include two additional Captain-level Zanpakuto's Spirit.
But with their hearts closed off, neither Ginrei nor Yamamoto could release their Zanpakuto.
When fighting Koga, not releasing their Zanpakuto wasn't a big deal for the two of them.
Using only Kido or Hakuda, Yamamoto could easily pummel Koga.
But Kyoya was different.
Especially since Kyoya's Zanpakuto had just demonstrated its troublesome nature to Yamamoto.
Once it returned to Kyoya's hands, it would only become more fearsome.
Even Yamamoto wasn't sure if he, in his base state, could defeat Kyoya.
Or rather, whether he, in his base state, could withstand Kyoya's attacks.
Although besides the two of them, the Gotei 13 still had four Captain-level Shinigamis, in the face of Koga's Zanpakuto's Ability, their presence would only make the situation worse.
Furthermore, Kyoya's Zanpakuto was simply too fast.
Numbers held no advantage in a battle like this.
On the contrary, they were a disadvantage!