The door opened. Walking out from the side hall was a figure wearing a green haori—Kisuke Urahara.
At this moment, he held his hat, slightly raising his head:
"...Long time no see, Captains."
Faint words emerged from Urahara's mouth.
However, his expression lacked its usual frivolity and casualness—exceptionally serious instead.
Clearly, even he couldn't smile at this war's devastation.
Seeing Urahara Kisuke, Mayuri Kurotsuchi's eyes immediately shifted.
Yesterday when Shigure mentioned Bankai theft, Mayuri had considered how to prevent such techniques, yet couldn't reach conclusions.
Because both theory and technology were lacking.
Now, when Shigure mentioned needing one person's help, Mayuri immediately understood—
This person could only be the Research and Development Institute's former Director, Kisuke Urahara.
No one else.
No one answered. Urahara slowly walked to the side of the formation.
Then Shigure continued:
"In fact, before yesterday's Tenteikura, I'd already contacted Urahara-san in advance, requesting he come to Soul Society to assist."
"However, before he could arrive, the Quincy army had already invaded."
"This caused us to be at a disadvantage in 'preparation.'"
"I called him here because I'd already grasped the Quincy's Bankai theft principles, while Urahara-san... possesses the technology to counter it."
"To create this 'technology' through 'principles' requires..."
"His Bankai."
As Shigure's words fell, all Captains' gazes simultaneously shifted.
Undoubtedly, Shigure's words struck the core, completely revealing the most crucial element.
At this moment, Urahara slightly raised his eyes, slowly speaking:
"Since Segawa-san has been so forthright, naturally I won't conceal anything either."
"My Bankai can restructure and reconstruct anything touched by my Zanpakuto—whether living or non-living—then rearrange its properties."
"Though saying this seems strange... I've always believed my Bankai isn't really suitable for assisting training or helping others."
"It can only display specific effects under specific times and conditions."
Saying this, Urahara's gaze swept across everyone's faces, then seriously said:
"After hearing Segawa-san's vision and plan, I believe... it's completely worth attempting."
"Once successfully developed, not only can we prevent your Bankai from being stolen, but we can even... directly severely damage enemies attempting theft."
"?!"
Hearing this, even Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes brightened involuntarily.
Undoubtedly, if truly achieved, the battle situation would completely change!
But just then, Mayuri Kurotsuchi at the left formation's end suddenly slowly turned his head, staring at Urahara with sharp eyes:
"Time?"
"What you want to do is modify our Zanpakuto's Bankai, correct?"
"Even knowing the principles, this level of technology can't be achieved in a short time."
"Even with your Bankai."
As his words fell, Toshiro and others' expressions slightly shifted.
Mayuri was right. This plan was perfect, but required time.
Yet the current situation—they fundamentally didn't know when the Quincy would attack again.
However, unexpectedly to Mayuri, hearing this, Urahara suddenly chuckled:
"Director Kurotsuchi, you're correct."
"To complete this modification plan, even using my Bankai requires at least..."
"A full nine days."
"..."
Hearing this, several surrounding Captains froze slightly.
Yet Urahara smiled:
"However... since Segawa-san thought of this plan and asked me to assist, naturally it's because preparations are already made."
"...Preparations?"
Ukitake Jushiro's expression grew puzzled, looking toward Shigure.
At this moment, Shigure's face actually showed faint smile.
His gaze swept across everyone, chuckling:
"Then, next, we'll officially begin our plan."
"I wonder if everyone... is prepared?"
As his words fell, Shigure suddenly raised his left hand, lightly tapping the air.
Crack.
Faint glass-shattering sound suddenly rang from the air. The next moment, a black fissure rapidly extended from his fingertip.
Then the fissure rapidly expanded. Pale purple light instantly spilled from within.
The space within resembled a bottomless purple corridor.
Seeing the scene within this fissure clearly, all Captains' hearts shook.
"That is...?!"
However, before they could react, Shigure suddenly turned, walking before the fissure.
Then he slightly turned his head, looking at the Captains, chuckling:
"This strategy meeting ends here."
"Next, the first step of the enemy annihilation battle officially begins. Captains, please follow me."
"We're heading to our first destination now—"
"The Dangai."
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