[The Shinigami present continued to struggle with understanding Ichigo's compassionate approach.]
[One captain stepped forward, his voice filled with disbelief.]
[Unnamed Captain: "Kurosaki Ichigo, can you truly forgive these people? Ginjo and his accomplice Tsukishima committed unforgivable acts against you."]
[Another voice joined in.]
[Another Shinigami: "You were their primary victim! They made you lose your companions, manipulated your memories, and nearly succeeded in completely replacing your identity! How can someone endure such personal violations and still show mercy?"]
[The room buzzed with murmurs of agreement, all eyes focused on Ichigo as he considered his response.]
[Ichigo looked around at the assembled Shinigami, his expression calm but resolute.]
[Ichigo: "The reason is actually pretty simple..."]
[He paused, choosing his words carefully.]
[Ichigo: "This isn't about forgiveness. My family and friends are back to normal, and I'm still alive. What could be better than that?"]
[His voice grew stronger with conviction.]
[Ichigo: "Besides, he was just a Substitute Shinigami like me. In the end, he didn't actually succeed in doing any lasting harm..."]
[This is just who Kurosaki Ichigo is, many thought simultaneously. His gentle nature runs too deep to change.]
[The Gotei 13 leadership stood in stunned silence.]
[Captain-Commander Yamamoto studied Ichigo's face intently, searching for any hint of deception or hidden motive.]
[Yamamoto: "Is this truly your final decision after careful consideration? Are you certain you have no ulterior reasons? You will not regret this choice?"]
[Ichigo met the ancient captain's gaze without flinching.]
[Ichigo: "I'm sure, Captain-Commander."]
[Yamamoto sighed deeply, the weight of countless years evident in his expression.]
[Yamamoto: "Very well. I find myself unable to refuse such a request from you, Kurosaki Ichigo. Your proposal is... granted."]
[He shook his head slightly.]
[Yamamoto: "You truly are an extraordinary individual."]
The chat group erupted with varied reactions to this development:
[Hitsugaya Toshiro: Unbelievable! Kurosaki actually convinced the Captain-Commander to let him bury his enemy! I don't know whether to call that admirable or foolish...]
[Orihime Inoue: This is exactly the kind of person Kurosaki-kun is! He's always been able to see the humanity in his opponents. It's one of his greatest strengths!]
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni: Of course, there are enemies who can never be shown such mercy—Yhwach, who seeks to destroy this world entirely. He must be defeated without wavering to bring true peace.]
[Kyoraku Shunsui: Well, Aizen might be barely useful for something... perhaps we can put him to work against this detestable Yhwach.]
[Ukitake Jushiro: These evil Quincy have committed truly heartbreaking atrocities. They are absolutely unforgivable.]
The Shinigami of Soul Society began rallying against the Wandenreich with renewed fervor.
Naturally, the Quincy of the Invisible Empire fired back immediately:
[Jugram Haschwalth: How presumptuous of you Shinigami to claim you represent justice! It's laughable—you Shinigami are the most sinful beings of all. Only by completely purging your world and creating a new one can true peace be achieved.]
[Lille Barro: Exactly! I can't wait to see the upcoming scenes where we demonstrate our true power!]
[Gerard Valkyrie: I wonder when the decisive battle between His Majesty and Kurosaki Ichigo will officially begin. I have complete faith that our Majesty will easily dispose of your so-called savior!]
[Pernida Parnkgjas: You place all your hopes on Kurosaki Ichigo, but it will prove futile. In the end, you'll be forced to watch your beloved Soul Society be completely destroyed by us.]
[Askin Nakk Le Vaar: We will create a new world, and that world must be shaped by our Majesty's vision.]
The Quincy of the Wandenreich remained convinced they represented the righteous side, determined to completely overthrow Soul Society.
[Ichimaru Gin: Speaking of which~ I recall the Three Realms Projection mentioned earlier that these experiences would be crucial for the battle against Yhwach. I believe we should soon see what kind of impact this adventure will have later on!]
[Ukitake Jushiro: That's right! Could it be, as we analyzed before, that Tsukishima Shukuro will become a key factor in Kurosaki Ichigo's victory over Yhwach?]
[Urahara Kisuke: Perhaps he really can use his power to repair Tensa Zangetsu. Mr. Kurosaki will definitely have another chance to continue fighting Yhwach then.]
[Shihouin Yoruichi: With the addition of Aizen's power, plus the strength of all our other Shinigami, defeating this so-called Yhwach shouldn't be impossible. I believe our combined strength can definitely overcome him.]
[Shiba Isshin: Absolutely! We must bring true peace to Soul Society!]
Everyone desperately worked to boost their side's morale, all anticipating swift victory over their enemies and hoping to maintain world order through their own efforts.
Aizen, too, looked forward eagerly to Ichigo's swift defeat of their mutual enemy. They had been waiting far too long—it was time for the final showdown!
Ichigo couldn't continue to remain so inactive. It was time for him to demonstrate his true potential.
With such thoughts occupying everyone's minds, Aizen and the others anticipated the upcoming plot developments with great excitement.
Just as they expected, the Three Realms Projection finally began to make the following announcement:
[DING!!]
[Next, we will begin introducing a new character!]
[The Three Realms Projection will now expose the relevant experiences of the strongest Quincy, the Emperor of the Wandenreich, the ancestor of all Quincy, and the initiator of the Thousand-Year Blood War—Yhwach. Please stay tuned.]
Upon hearing this announcement, countless viewers became electrified with excitement.
Finally! We're going to see content related to Yhwach!
Everything was reaching this crucial moment—surely all secrets would be fully revealed now!
This would definitely be the time for them to defeat their enemy once and for all.
With this anticipation, the audience began watching the broadcast with intense excitement, eager to see what this so-called final showdown would look like.
The Scene Begins
[Soon, the first image that caught everyone's attention was a familiar, weathered face—Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, known as the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years!]
[Captain-Commander Yamamoto walked toward Yhwach step by step, each footfall echoing with the weight of authority and barely contained fury.]
[The flames of rage in his ancient eyes seemed capable of incinerating Yhwach instantly.]
BOOM!
[The spiritual pressure radiating from the Captain-Commander was so intense that even the weaker individuals watching through the Three Realms Projection felt as though they might be overwhelmed by the sheer force of his presence.]
[In the projection, Yhwach had officially begun his war, joining the ranks of those slaughtering Shinigami throughout Soul Society.]
[Seeing his cherished Soul Society devastated so thoroughly by this enemy, Captain-Commander Yamamoto reached the peak of his fury.]
[This defeated dog from a thousand years ago dares to make a comeback at this moment?!]
[Yamamoto's voice thundered across the battlefield.]
[Yamamoto: "I will show you the true power of the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years! You will learn the price of defying Soul Society!"]
[Upon witnessing Captain-Commander Yamamoto's appearance, countless Shinigami cheered with jubilation.]
The chat exploded with excitement:
[Ikkaku Madarame: Finally! We get to see our Captain-Commander in action! This is going to be incredible!]
[Yumichika Ayasegawa: The spiritual pressure alone is making my knees weak! This must be what true power looks like!]
[Renji Abarai: I can't wait to see Yamamoto-soutaicho completely destroy this Yhwach bastard!]
This is definitely going to be incredibly satisfying to watch! many thought with anticipation.
However, after the initial excitement faded, many Shinigami began to recall disturbing implications.
Wait... the realization slowly dawned on them.
While they desperately wanted to witness Captain-Commander Yamamoto brutally defeating Yhwach, logic began to interfere with their hopes.
After all, even though we haven't seen the battle footage yet, Yhwach was somehow able to rampage through all of Soul Society so unrestrained...
The uncomfortable truth began to sink in.
That probably means Captain-Commander Yamamoto's fate... won't be good.
Doubt and dread began creeping into their excitement.
So will this upcoming battle be too painful for us to watch? Will our Captain-Commander actually lose to Yhwach?
The anticipation that had filled them moments before now carried an undercurrent of terrible foreboding.