Chapter 127
Chapter 127
Chapter 127
Looking at the girl standing before him, Kaelith couldn't help but be a bit surprised.
Yoruichi was wearing a luxurious, wide-sleeved kimono.
On the dark fabric, the half-moon family crest of the Shih?in clan was embroidered in golden thread.
Her hair was pinned up and adorned with several golden hairpins.
A bit of her dark skin peeked out from the collar of the white undergarment.
Although they'd soaked in hot springs together countless times and he'd seen her in various states, the little glimpse revealed now seemed particularly alluring.
Kaelith was fine, but beside him, Soifon's face was flushed red.
Seeing Kaelith's expression, Yoruichi chuckled.
"What's the matter? Mesmerized?"
"A little bit," Kaelith nodded.
Yoruichi touched her chin thoughtfully. "Then it seems this outfit isn't entirely useless after all..."
Hearing their conversation, Marenoshin ?maeda couldn't help but break into a sweat.
If the elders of the Shih?in clan knew that the luxurious kimono symbolizing the head of the family was being used like this, they'd probably faint from anger.
Kaelith reached out and adjusted Yoruichi's kimono collar, lowering his voice. "What's going on? Why is the Central 46 suddenly holding a meeting?"
Yoruichi was momentarily stunned. "Huh? You don't know yet?"
Before Kaelith could answer, she seemed to realize something, showing sudden understanding.
Looking at him, Yoruichi pondered, "Kaelith, the Captain-Commander really does like you."
"What do you mean by that?"
"He was afraid your brain would overload, so he didn't dare tell you the plan in advance."
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Kaelith felt he couldn't stand it.
In the entire Soul Society, the only ones who could match his intellect were Aizen and Kisuke.
If old man Yamamoto had a plan, how could he not discuss it with him in advance?
This cat woman was truly hateful for trying to sow discord.
Next time they soaked in the hot springs, he'd have to teach her a good lesson.
Just as he was about to retort, Kaelith suddenly realized something.
"Wait, are you saying that this Central 46 meeting has something to do with the old man?"
In his impression, Yamamoto and the nobles had always kept to their own affairs.
Even when things got intense, Yamamoto never had direct conflicts with them.
It was clear that the old man had decided not to get involved in the nobles' petty affairs for the rest of his life.
Let alone attending a Central 46 meeting, the highest level of power struggle.
No matter how he thought about it, it couldn't be related to Yamamoto.
Just as Yoruichi was about to say something, she saw several elders wearing kimonos with the Shih?in family crest rushing over anxiously.
"Lady Head!"
"Please, you mustn't be impolite! Return to the carriage at once!"
"Lady Yoruichi!!"
Seeing them, Yoruichi showed a pained expression.
She sighed and then smiled again. "Kaelith, I'll go in first; we'll talk more later."
"Don't worry, at least today, nothing will happen."
Watching Yoruichi walk into the Sekkiseki stone gate, Kaelith stroked his chin.
The Kuchiki family initiated the meeting, and his own teacher was involved...
He needed to seriously analyze this.
He beckoned to a Second Division member and whispered a few words.
Shortly after, the member brought Kisuke Urahara over.
Seeing Kisuke, Kaelith showed a friendly smile and put his arm around his shoulder.
"Kisuke, come, let me test you. How do you see the current situation?"
Kisuke Urahara blinked. "Huh?"
He had been peacefully at his post when suddenly an Onmitsukid? member rushed over, saying the Third Seat had an urgent matter and he must come immediately. Hearing this, he thought Kaelith had been assassinated and was eager to leave a last message.
And this was it?
Kisuke was quite disappointed.
As he zoned out, he felt a choking pressure around his neck.
"Wait, wait a minute... If you want me to analyze, at least give me some information first!"
Kisuke widened his eyes and stuck out his tongue, hurriedly patting Kaelith's arm.
"Oh," Kaelith uttered, suddenly realizing.
He pulled Kisuke aside and began whispering.
Watching the two, Soifon's expression was complicated, sweat forming on her brow.
After listening to Kaelith's explanation, Kisuke slightly frowned.
He looked around to ensure no one was listening, then whispered, "Kaelith, this is clearly a frontal assault."
"Assault? Attack where?"
"Not attacking somewhere, but an assault on the level of 'justice'!"
Kisuke skillfully interrupted him. "Right now, although the Tsunayashiro family is causing a lot of trouble, their overall strength is actually far inferior to the Kuchiki family."
"After all, Captain-Commander Yamamoto has always maintained a neutral stance, not intervening in the nobles' disputes."
"But now it's different... According to what you said, the Captain-Commander has clearly taken the side of the Kuchiki family."
"This way, the situation between the Kuchiki and Tsunayashiro families has instantly reversed; the roles of offense and defense have changed!"
"If the Kuchiki family didn't have a decisive blow, they could have dragged this out, and eventually, the Tsunayashiro would be exhausted."
"Since the Kuchiki family chose to act, it means they believe they're at a complete advantage."
"I can even boldly speculate that they've roped in enough nobles to control the votes in the Central 46."
"With this card in hand, the Kuchiki family can now lead this war!"
Hearing this, Kaelith tilted his head. "You're giving the Central 46 too much credit; controlling them can lead a war?"
Kisuke replied, "Of course. The Central 46's orders are absolute in the Soul Society."
"As long as they declare the Tsunayashiro family as rebels, unfit to continue as one of the Five Great Noble Clans, their million-year foundation would collapse instantly!"
Kaelith scratched his head. "Then why not just kill all the voters who oppose you?"
Kisuke's eyes widened in horror, and he quickly checked to see if anyone was around. "Kaelith, if you want to die, don't drag me with you..."
He wiped cold sweat from his brow, feeling like he'd seen a ghost.
This guy really dares to say anything.
He always thought he was quite unconventional, but compared to Kaelith, he was a model citizen!
But coming back to his senses, he suddenly felt that Kaelith's proposal was quite tempting.
If the Central 46 is unreliable, then make them reliable?
The moment this thought emerged, Kisuke shuddered.
He quickly shook his head, pushing the thought out of his mind.
Such dangerous ideas were unacceptable, absolutely not...
As for Kaelith, he couldn't help but feel happy.
"So according to this, the Tsunayashiro family's end has come."
"Peaceful days of slacking off are about to begin!"
Hearing this, Kisuke slightly frowned.
"No... I don't think so."