Chapter 513: Zanka no Tachi (Blade of Flowing Flame)

Watching the look of shock on Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's face, Senju Xingye remarked in a leisurely, unhurried tone:

"Undeniably, your strength is truly formidable."

"Especially that strongest fire-type Zanpakuto of yours; its power is something ordinary people cannot even comprehend."

"I could have trapped you in this different dimension, and even after a thousand years, you would never dream of returning to the Soul Society."

"While that would allow me to win without a fight, I would never get to see just how powerful your Bankai truly is."

"The reason I urged you to use Bankai directly is that I don't want to waste too much time."

"This is my final piece of advice: your strength is great, but aside from your Bankai, you pose absolutely no threat to me."

Senju Xingye's tone was extremely sincere, and at this moment, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was already somewhat shaken.

That's right, Senju Xingye was right.

Although he was the strongest Shinigami in the Soul Society for a thousand years, he possessed no space-time abilities.

If the young Ryoka before him truly intended to harm the Soul Society, he could have easily trapped him, the Captain-Commander, in this so-called different dimension.

Yet he did not do so, choosing instead to face his Ryujin Jakka head-on.

Thinking of this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was finally able to confirm one thing.

"Young Ryoka, I believe you will not harm the Seireitei, and there is no need for us to continue fighting."

As if afraid Senju Xingye would refuse to let him go, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said directly: "The Bankai of Ryujin Jakka causes permanent damage to the Zanpakuto. Since you are not an enemy, I see no need to use Bankai."

Senju Xingye raised his eyes to look at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's face, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth:

"What an old fox. But since you've said so, I cannot force you to fight."

"I do have some important matters to attend to on this visit."

"Since you have already trusted me, I might as well tell you."

Halfway through his words, Senju Xingye looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni with a profound gaze:

"Remember what I just mentioned about the captains' Hollowfication a hundred years ago?"

"That incident was indeed orchestrated by someone behind the scenes, and the conspiracy behind it is truly enough to destroy the three realms."

"The mastermind's goal is to forge the Oken, travel to the Soul King Palace, and then slay the Soul King."

"As the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, you should know what the consequences of the Soul King's death would be, right?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni remained silent.

Although he had known beforehand that there was a greater conspiracy behind that event, even he had not expected someone to set their sights on the Soul King Palace.

Amidst his surprise, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni realized a problem: "Everything you just said has not happened yet. Since it hasn't happened, how do you know about it?"

Facing the questioning, Senju Xingye couldn't be bothered to explain, so he simply told the truth:

"Kotsu."

With just these two words, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni had already guessed the process of the event.

Presumably, the young Ryoka before him had encountered the Kotsu while traversing the Dangai.

One must know that the Kotsu's ability is to alter time and traverse space.

At this very moment, Senju Xingye must have come from some point in the future.

"Young Ryoka, I can understand the things you just mentioned."

"But why are you helping our Soul Society resolve this crisis?"

After hearing this question, Senju Xingye instantly felt as if his whole mood had soured.

This old man's thinking was far too rigid!

"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, I have a question for you."

"Since you also know that the destruction of the Soul King will lead to the destruction of the three realms."

"As a member of this world, I do not want the world to be destroyed."

"Is this reason not enough?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni nodded: "Enough, that is enough."

The point was that what Senju Xingye said was indeed reasonable.

If someone wants to destroy the three realms, then anyone within the three realms has a reason to take the initiative to stop this behavior.

"Do you mean to say that you are willing to do so much only to save the three realms?" Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's expression appeared somewhat relieved.

Senju Xingye shook his head: "I have indeed made many concessions, but these are not to save the three realms; it's just that if the three realms are destroyed, wouldn't I perish along with them?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni finally understood Senju Xingye's intention.

In the end, it was merely for his own interests.

Yet, it was precisely this kind of behavior that considered one's own interests that was the most reliable.

People might not consider the interests of others, but they would absolutely never fail to consider their own.

Only partners who share in the benefits are the most reliable.

After thinking it through, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni nodded secretly.

"Since that is the case, this old man is willing to believe what you just said."

"It seems we have reached a consensus on this point, so shouldn't you reveal the mastermind now?"

Senju Xingye smiled indifferently and said: "No rush, no rush."

"I believe there are more important things to do right now."