...Counter...attack?!
Hearing Shigure's words, except for Yamamoto Genryusai, everyone's expressions simultaneously shifted, doubt and surprise flashing through their eyes.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Shigure had anticipated this, calmly saying:
"That's right."
"Until now, we've been in an absolutely passive position."
"Whether the enemy's appearance or the enemy's attacks—we've been entirely on the receiving end."
"This is why I called this Captain meeting so quickly."
"Because next..."
Shigure paused slightly, gaze looking forward, almost word by word slowly saying:
"We will directly enter the Wandenreich and counterattack the Quincy!"
As his words fell, all Captains' expressions violently changed again.
Such a bold and sudden plan undoubtedly startled everyone present.
However, hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai seated on the cushion ahead remained unchanged.
As if... he already knew of this...
Perhaps precisely because of this, he agreed to Shigure convening this meeting...?
The Captains thought this in their hearts.
Just then, Yamamoto Genryusai slightly raised his eyes. Seemingly noticing everyone's gazes, he said flatly:
"...Captains, no need for such expressions."
"Last night, Segawa spent the entire night explaining his battle plan to me in detail..."
"The arrangements within—I believe... completely feasible."
Saying this, Yamamoto Genryusai paused slightly, sweeping his gaze across all Captains' faces:
"Therefore, I've decided..."
"This counterattack plan to annihilate the Wandenreich Quincy will from this moment... be entirely entrusted to Segawa."
"I am no exception."
"?!"
These words fell like thunder from clear skies, directly exploding in everyone's hearts.
Even Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro, students of Yamamoto Genryusai, were completely stunned hearing this decision.
They'd always believed they understood this teacher and Captain-Commander well.
But now, they couldn't comprehend.
Because in a thousand years, he'd never made such a decision.
Now they finally understood why at today's meeting, Yamamoto Genryusai behaved so unusually, sitting alone to the side.
Thinking this, everyone's expressions became exceptionally serious again.
Though Yamamoto Genryusai's decision surprised them, it wasn't unacceptable.
After all, Shigure was long past being that fledgling Shinigami who'd just joined the Gotei.
He'd long stood independently, worth a thousand troops.
Seeing everyone's expressions grow serious again, Shigure naturally stopped delaying:
"Regarding the counterattack, first and most importantly—the enemy's location."
"At the initial strategy meeting, I mentioned the Quincy used special techniques to create the Wandenreich within Seireitei's shadows."
"Precisely because of this, they could appear and vanish without trace."
"Previously, I only roughly understood this, unable to see through its mysteries."
"However, during this invasion—"
"To restrict my movements and analyze my Bankai, Yhwach dispatched three Quincy to pull me into a separately constructed shadow space."
"That's why my Tenteikura was interrupted, my presence concealed."
"When I broke through that shadow space, I finally... successfully analyzed the secrets of shadow."
"...?!"
"I'm sure everyone has questions about last night's flames vanishing. So I'll speak plainly—"
"Those Zanka no Tachi flames naturally didn't disappear..."
"But were entirely transferred by me using reverse techniques to... the Wandenreich."
"?!"
Hearing this, all Captains' eyes simultaneously brightened.
They finally understood that strange feeling from before.
What Shigure was doing then wasn't restraining flames at all—from the start, in his palm, he'd opened a miniature entrance to the Wandenreich!
The flames didn't vanish abruptly, but were used by Shigure as a blade to attack the Wandenreich!
If so, then undoubtedly, he truly... cracked the Wandenreich's secrets!
Shigure paused slightly, continuing:
"Now that we have a method to reach the Wandenreich, next most important is naturally the method to counter the Quincy."
"After this first battle, I believe everyone has some understanding of both sides' strength and abilities."
"After bitter fighting, everyone can understand—the Quincy's most troublesome aspect remains that shadow ability."
"In fact, during yesterday's Tenteikura, I mentioned I'd already thought of countermeasures for this technique."
"To complete this countermeasure requires one person's assistance."
"Then, please come in—"
Saying this, Shigure suddenly stopped, turning his gaze toward the side door.
Seeing this scene, all Captains immediately grew puzzled. Who could it be...
However, among the Captains, only Mayuri Kurotsuchi suddenly darkened his expression, eyes shifting.
Because he'd already guessed who.
Sure enough, the next moment, as the door slid open, Shigure's calm voice emerged:
"Urahara-san."
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