Chapter 362: Trouble Continues
Yhwach is alive — and he has built an Invisible Empire hidden in the very shadow of Seireitei, patiently preparing for revenge.
The revelation was staggering.
Shunsui stood frozen in thought. Though Mazuru hadn’t spoken at length, the weight of his words was enough to leave Shunsui’s mind reeling. If what Mazuru said was true, the implications would shake the foundations of the entire Soul Society.
Shunsui had not participated in the great war thousands of years ago, but as a high-ranking noble and long-serving captain, he knew enough. That ancient battle had nearly wiped out Soul Society. It was only due to Yamamoto’s overwhelming might that Yhwach, the Quincy Progenitor, had been defeated and the quincy forces annihilated. The purpose of that brutal suppression was simple: to eliminate the quincy threat forever.
Afterward, the surviving quincy were either hunted down or tightly surveilled. Soul Society ensured that no remnants would ever rise again. Even a few centuries ago, when the quincy disrupted the balance between worlds, they were eradicated once more.
And yet now — Mazuru claimed that not only had Yhwach survived, but he had also been quietly watching them all from the shadows of Seireitei. Waiting.
And now, the moment had come.
Shunsui remained silent for a long while. At last, he looked at Mazuru and asked, "How do you know this? Can you confirm it’s true?"
"I have my ways." Mazuru replied calmly. "As for whether it’s true or not... if you believe it, then it is. If you don’t, then it isn’t."
He had no obligation to convince Shunsui. They were enemies now, after all.
Shunsui’s gaze dimmed slightly, thoughts turning deep. Sensing this, Mazuru added another layer of warning.
"The quincy’s headquarters lies in the shadows beneath Seireitei. They’ve been observing you all for centuries. Every move you make, every whispered meeting — nothing escapes their eyes. If you doubt me, you could always consult someone like Urahara Kisuke."