"Mayuri, how is your research on the specific reasons for the Zanpakuto rebellion coming along? Have you found a solution yet?"
Toshiro asked Mayuri.
Mayuri mused, "Earlier, I used my own body for some research. Combining that with the phenomenon of the Zanpakuto rebellion, I've reached a conclusion: the Zanpakuto have indeed completely separated from the Shinigami and become independent entities."
Toshiro's mouth twitched. "Using your own body as a research subject... you're really ruthless..."
Just then, Kyoraku suddenly asked, "Mayuri, you just said the Zanpakuto have completely separated from the Shinigami and become independent. So, if we fight the materialized Zanpakuto and defeat one, what would happen?"
Mayuri shook his head very decisively: "I don't know."
"Then, if a Zanpakuto is defeated, would the Shinigami lose it forever?"
Kyoraku frowned.
"That possibility cannot be ruled out. However, due to insufficient data at present, this cannot be confirmed."
Mayuri explained.
Then Mayuri continued to Toshiro, "In short, due to a lack of research materials and various related data, I've only been able to research some insignificant things. As for finding a solution to the Zanpakuto rebellion, there's been no major progress."
"Well, it's normal not to have results right away. But you need to hurry and produce results as soon as possible. After all, we can't go on like this. Even if we eventually find where Muramasa and the Zanpakuto are hiding, when it comes to fighting, we'll have to restrain ourselves to avoid completely destroying the Zanpakuto. We won't be able to go all out."
Toshiro said.
"I'll certainly do my best on the research front. But I also need some support."
Mayuri said.
"Mm? What kind of support do you need? Just say it. If we can do it, we will."
Toshiro frowned.
"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Captain Unohana, for the sake of analysis, could you provide me with a copy of the data on the Shinigami receiving treatment in the 4th Division?"
As he spoke, Mayuri looked at Unohana.
Unohana thought for a moment and nodded: "That's no problem. I'll hand over all the materials to you."
"Additionally..."
Mayuri suddenly spoke again: "Could I also collect data on Captain Unohana herself?"
"Hmm?"
Toshiro frowned: "You mean having Captain Unohana personally go to the 12th Division to be your test subject?"
Mayuri admitted directly: "That's right. For the sake of research, Captain-level data is also necessary."
Toshiro immediately vetoed: "No!"
"I understand!"
Before Toshiro could finish, Unohana directly agreed.
"Captain Unohana, please reconsider. Having Captain Mayuri examine Captain Unohana's body... no matter how you look at it, it's rather improper, isn't it?"
Kyoraku, standing beside Unohana, quietly advised.
"No, Captain Kyoraku. The situation is urgent now. This is not the time to be concerned about such things."
Unohana shook her head.
Then Unohana said to Mayuri: "As a condition, I hope that once Captain Mayuri's research makes progress, you will immediately report it to everyone."
"Heh heh heh... no problem."
Mayuri laughed excitedly.
Of course, Mayuri wasn't excited about being able to research Unohana's body, but about obtaining the physical data of a Captain.
Remember, the Captains of the Gotei 13 are all highly respected and powerful, standing at the pinnacle of the Shinigami pyramid. Asking them to be test subjects could be considered an insult to their dignity.
Even Mayuri, who was also a Captain, wouldn't dare to ask such a thing of someone like Byakuya, who values noble dignity and pride above all else. Byakuya would immediately draw his sword and fight him.
Now, taking advantage of the Zanpakuto rebellion, being able to obtain the physical data of a Captain, especially a powerful veteran like Unohana, how could Mayuri not be overjoyed?
"Then, please come with me to the Technology Development Bureau right now, Captain Unohana."
Before the captain's meeting was even over, Mayuri directly invited Unohana to go with him to the Technology Development Bureau.
"Wait!"
Toshiro suddenly shouted loudly.
Mayuri said unhappily: "What is it, Captain Hitsugaya? Even if the Captain's Meeting isn't over yet, my research is crucial to resolving this Zanpakuto rebellion. So of course, the sooner the better. It shouldn't matter if I leave the meeting early, right?"
Now, Mayuri couldn't wait to get back to the Technology Development Bureau and study Unohana's body data. He simply didn't care about the Captain's Meeting anymore.
As long as it related to his experiments, he wouldn't give face to anyone, not even a Captain's Meeting chaired by Yamamoto himself, let alone Toshiro, whose prestige wasn't as great as Yamamoto's.
"Mayuri, I'm not trying to stop your research."
Toshiro said coldly.
"Then what do you mean?"
Mayuri asked puzzledly.
Toshiro explained: "I mean, having Captain Unohana be a test subject is a bit inappropriate..."
Before Toshiro could finish, Mayuri immediately became anxious: "Captain Hitsugaya! To research a method to resolve the Zanpakuto rebellion, Captain-level data is indispensable..."
"Then let me do it instead!"
Toshiro suddenly said, stunning everyone.
"Wha... what!"
Mayuri looked at Toshiro in disbelief.
"I mean, let me take Captain Unohana's place and cooperate with your research. What do you think? You said you needed Captain-level data. Since it's Captain-level data, it should be the same no matter who it comes from, right? So if I replace Captain Unohana, isn't that the same?"
Toshiro frowned.
"Hahaha! If Captain Hitsugaya is willing to cooperate, that would be even better!"
Hearing Toshiro's words, Mayuri immediately became ecstatic, laughing heartily.
Originally, having Unohana agree to cooperate was already exciting enough for Mayuri. Now, getting Toshiro, who was even stronger than Unohana, was even better.
The strongest in the Soul Society are Yamamoto and Toshiro. As a 'mad scientist', Mayuri dreamed of obtaining their data.
But unfortunately, both Toshiro and Yamamoto were above him in strength and status, not people he could provoke.
Now, Toshiro proactively requested to cooperate with his experiments. How could Mayuri not be overjoyed?
Unohana frowned: "Captain Hitsugaya..."
"No, Captain Unohana, say no more. Although it's just collecting some physical data, this kind of thing is still inconvenient for you. So let me do it."
Toshiro said firmly.
Then Toshiro addressed everyone: "There's nothing else to discuss. Everyone's main tasks now are to search for Muramasa and his group's hiding place, and also to try to capture a Zanpakuto as soon as possible and send it to the Technology Development Bureau for Captain Mayuri to study, so we can soon find a way to resolve the Zanpakuto rebellion."
"Yes, Vice-Captain-Commander!"
Everyone replied solemnly.
"The meeting is adjourned. Dismissed!"
Then Toshiro glanced at Mayuri: "Let's go, Mayuri!"
"Heh heh heh... Then welcome, Vice-Captain-Commander Hitsugaya-dono, to the 12th Division."
Mayuri said smugly, then took the lead towards the 12th Division.
Toshiro immediately followed.