Play games?
And then die like the Third Raikage?
Of course, with Shunsui Kyoraku's abilities now clear, if the three of them attacked simultaneously, they would certainly be able to take down Shunsui Kyoraku.
But the three of them could not trust each other.
Especially Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Third Kazekage.
How could they entrust their backs to them when the two Villages were at war?
Moreover, were the abilities Shunsui Kyōraku had revealed so far all of his abilities?
Sarutobi Hiruzen clearly remembered that almost every captain he had encountered could perform a Second Release of their Zanpakuto.
Yet, Shunsui Kyōraku, right before his eyes, had only performed one release, and it had already left the Third Raikage on the verge of death.
Who knew what strange abilities his Zanpakuto's Second Release would bring forth?
Before thoroughly understanding all of Shunsui Kyōraku's Zanpakuto abilities, Sarutobi Hiruzen would not act rashly.
Ōnoki and the Third Kazekage did not understand the abilities of the Captain of the Land of Whirlpools as clearly as Sarutobi Hiruzen.
But they each had their own thoughts.
Ōnoki wondered if Shunsui Kyōraku's sword only had three 'games' (abilities).
Were there other 'games' (abilities) he hadn't used yet?
The Third Kazekage was purely worried about Sarutobi Hiruzen backstabbing them.
Furthermore.
The three looked at each other.
They only wanted to share in prosperity, not in adversity.
If the Third Raikage could defeat Shunsui Kyōraku and obtain the Uzushigakure' techniques.
Then they would naturally reap the benefits. (Jiu Ling Si Ba, Wei Bo Si Er, Jiu Ling You, Wu Sou Suo Qun)
But now that the Third Raikage was unconscious, they naturally didn't want to stir up more trouble.
And provoke the powerful Uzushigakure out of nowhere.
Moreover, the strength Shunsui Kyōraku had displayed made them deeply wary of the Uzushigakure.
Before thoroughly understanding all intelligence about the Uzushigakure, it was best not to provoke them.
After clarifying their inner thoughts, Ōnoki was the first to speak: "Alas, I am old and not suited for playing these games of you young people. You should do it."
After speaking, Ōnoki rubbed his waist, feigning an ailing body.
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Ōnoki, then righteously declared:
"My Konoha and the Uzushigakure have been friends for generations; even if we are no longer allies, we will absolutely not do anything to harm the Uzushigakure!"
Ōnoki: "..."
Third Kazekage: "..."
It has to be you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, to so shamelessly utter such words.
When the Third Raikage attacked earlier, why didn't you speak up to help the Uzushigakure?
Mentally despising Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Kazekage calmly said, "If they're not playing, I'm not playing either."
Shunsui Kyōraku sighed and shook his head, a look of great regret on his face.
He sheathed Katen Kyōkotsu, lowered his straw hat, and lazily said, "Nanao-chan, let's go."
As his voice fell, Ise Nao suddenly appeared and handed the fallen pink yukata to Shunsui Kyōraku.
Shunsui Kyōraku put it on, glanced at the Third Raikage lying in a pool of blood, and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? He still has a heartbeat? Such tenacious vitality!"
Hearing Shunsui Kyōraku's surprise.
Ōnoki and the others also looked at the Third Raikage in the pool of blood, seeing the faint rise and fall of his chest.
Proving that the Third Raikage was still alive.
Shunsui Kyōraku smiled and said, "In that case, let's take him back to Soul Society Court. Daring to covet the Uzushigakure, he deserves to spend some time in the Palace of Penitence."
He seemed to be talking about the Third Raikage, but in reality, he was also warning Ōnoki and the others.
Shunsui Kyōraku effortlessly hoisted the Third Raikage onto his shoulder.
With a wave of his hand, a golden giant gate quietly appeared.
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