Chapter 1503 - 26: Thanks for the Reminder

Chapter 1503: Chapter 26: Thanks for the Reminder

After Gin Ichimaru left, Hinamori Momo knelt on the ground with a thud, while Su Xiao went to the ’corpse of Aizen,’ showing no signs of grief, but ignoring everyone.

A white-haired young boy emerged from a nearby alley, first comforting Hinamori Momo, then approaching Su Xiao.

The newcomer was Hiyori, who had just arrived. It was Hiyori’s arrival that stopped Hinamori Momo, because once Hiyori arrived, it would be difficult for Gin Ichimaru to kill Hinamori Momo.

"Thank you, Bai Ye."

Hiyori spoke in a low voice, thanking Su Xiao for stopping Hinamori Momo, otherwise, she might have died at the hands of Gin Ichimaru.

"Oh."

Su Xiao remained looking upward.

"Hiyori, look over there."

Su Xiao pointed to Aizen’s corpse.

"Is this guy dead?"

"..."

Hiyori sighed, knowing Su Xiao and Aizen were friends.

"It looks like I can’t drink with him anymore tonight when being lazy."

"Condolences."

Hiyori’s mouth opened and closed, thinking for a long time but only uttering those two words, because in his view, no amount of comfort would be helpful.

Bubu Wang crouched beside Su Xiao, understanding the situation well and inwardly praising Su Xiao’s explosive acting skills.

Soon after, one captain after another arrived, with Uzohara Retsu arriving first, followed by Soi Fon and Jing Le Chunsui, and by the time Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni arrived, most of the captains had already shown up.

"Captain-Commander, he’s been confirmed Aizen is likely..."

Uzohara Retsu didn’t continue speaking, Yamamoto Genryūsai merely nodded, having lived for so long, he has experienced many storms.

’Aizen’ couldn’t be left pinned up there visibly forever, and maintaining Su Xiao’s performance was also tiring.

Ultimately, Aizen’s body was handed over to the Fourth Division for processing, primarily to see if it could be salvaged and secondly to verify its authenticity, checking if it’s a corpse disguised through prosthetic technology.

By noon that day, people gradually dispersed. There was already a Traveler invasion in Jingling Court, and with Aizen suddenly being attacked, the atmosphere within Jingling Court became heavier.

So-called Travellers are actually Ichigo Kurosaki and others, Soul Reapers or souls with unverified identities entering the Soul Society, collectively called Travellers.

Compared to the Traveler invasion, the assassination of Captain of Squad 5 Aizen was a more pressing issue, causing all squads to be tautly on edge, with more Soul Reapers patrolling the streets.

Many suspect Gin Ichimaru of being behind Aizen’s death, but as the Captain of Squad 3, suspicion alone isn’t enough; evidence is needed. As for those invading Travellers, their suspicion is less than Gin Ichimaru’s; with Aizen’s level of strength, the likelihood of him quietly dying at the hands of a Traveller is very low.

Within the First Squad’s quarters, Su Xiao handed 100 Spirit Particle Balls to a seemingly weak and timid young man named Hanatarō Yamada, a member of the Fourth Division.

After Hanatarō left, Su Xiao sat cross-legged in front of the wooden table, on which two pots of wine were placed, and motioned for Nan Que to leave as well.

Nan Que sighed, tiptoeing out of the room. Besides caring for Su Xiao’s daily life, she actually had another task, which was to monitor Su Xiao.

With Su Xiao’s friend having just died, if monitoring continued, it would inevitably seem inconsiderate.

Even though Su Xiao lived in the First Squad’s quarters, leaving here wasn’t difficult for him because he found that the Soul Reapers’ Perception Force was not very strong, even Yamamoto Genryūsai’s Perception Force wasn’t excessively powerful; otherwise, there wouldn’t be a need to station people for monitoring.

"Good riddance."

Su Xiao stretched his muscles. Not acting for nearly ten days left him somewhat unaccustomed; tonight was the first ’surprise’ he prepared for Jingling Court.

A stack of photos appeared in Su Xiao’s hand. After a moment’s hesitation, he pulled one out.

"It’s you."

Su Xiao stood up, the Dragon Slash appeared in his hand.

"Bu Bu, scout nearby life units, plan out a route."

"Wang."

Bubu Wang pushed open the wooden sliding door, disappearing from Su Xiao’s perception.

A moment later, Su Xiao walked out of the room, taking the sliding door with him, knowing Yamamoto Genryūsai lived within this wooden building.

As he walked through a not very long corridor, Su Xiao suddenly jumped, his feet bracing against the walls on either side.

"Did you hear, the Captain of Squad 5 is dead."

"Of course, it’s shocking that such a good person as Captain Aizen was harmed, sigh~"

Several Soul Reapers entered the corridor, chatting as they walked under Su Xiao. Once they walked far away, Su Xiao descended silently.

Su Xiao couldn’t predict the future; it was Bubu Wang scouting ahead. Whenever someone approached, Su Xiao would receive Bubu Wang’s message.

Bubu Wang successfully entered the Soul Society, and A Mu would soon arrive. In 29 hours, all Contractors not yet in the Soul Society would be forcibly teleported inside. A Mu, being a summons, could of course catch a ride.

Su Xiao walked out of the First Squad’s headquarters through the main gate. The street was pitch black; it was 9 PM. Compared to previous days, Jingling Court was lively tonight, or rather, it was in lockdown.

After wandering around Jingling Court a few times, Su Xiao reached the edge. Ahead lay the White Road Gate, guarded by Danbō; it was there that Su Xiao entered Jingling Court.

As Su Xiao entered the edge area, stone walls began falling from high above. If it had been other Soul Reapers, it wouldn’t have triggered these Kidō Mechanisms. Su Xiao, as a researcher, shouldn’t have triggered it either.

It’s an interesting situation; Su Xiao created many things for Jingling Court free of charge. But when he wanted to leave, he triggered Kidō Mechanisms, causing stone walls built from Killing Stone to fall.

As soon as the stone walls fell, a wooden door to a nearby house was pushed open, and Danbō, who had once met Su Xiao, walked out.

Danbō yawned, seemingly having been asleep, and his two axes at his waist were missing, presumably shattered by Ichigo Kurosaki.

Danbō initially thought a Hollow was approaching Jingling Court, but as soon as he stepped out of the house, he saw Su Xiao standing before the stone wall.

"Bai Ye?"

Danbō looked at Su Xiao in confusion.

"It’s you. Hiyori said you’ve become a big shot in Jingling Court, but you can’t leave Jingling Court."

Danbō was clearly carrying orders not allowing Su Xiao to leave Jingling Court area.

"Is that so? I was thinking of returning to my former place for some things, but if I can’t leave, then forget it."

Su Xiao turned and walked toward Jingling Court, or rather, he was approaching Danbō.

"You’re heading the wrong way; the First Squad’s quarters are over there."

"Thanks for the reminder."

Su Xiao stood in front of Danbō, looking up at him. Danbō was nearly ten meters tall.

"You..."

Before Danbō could finish his sentence, Blade Aura emerged.

Splurt!

Blood splattered, a huge head soared into the air.

With a rumbling crash, Danbō’s nearly ten-meter high headless corpse collapsed to the ground, a large plume of dust rose, and fresh blood gushed out, the surrounding air filled with the smell of blood.