Chapter 368: Truth and Lies
"Urahara Kisuke, I’m looking for you this time for one thing."
Captain Yamamoto’s voice was calm but carried an undercurrent of coldness. Though Kisuke had been officially exonerated for the incident a century ago, the old captain hadn’t forgotten the consequences of his actions. The research on the Hōgyoku, even if unintended, had led to disasters far beyond repair—chief among them, Aizen’s ascension and the catastrophic war that followed.
Even if Kisuke had played a pivotal role in Aizen’s defeat, the Soul Society paid a heavy price. The damage from that chaos could never be overlooked.
"What’s the matter?" Kisuke asked, completely unbothered by Yamamoto’s cold attitude. He was more intrigued than offended, especially curious about what had led the Captain-Commander himself to summon him back from the Human World under such secrecy.
"What do you know about the battle from a thousand years ago?" Yamamoto asked without wasting time.
Kisuke’s expression shifted slightly, but he didn’t hesitate to answer.
"I know what I’m meant to know. But since I wasn’t there myself, a lot of the finer details are still unclear. May I ask why you’re bringing this up now, Captain?"
Before Yamamoto could respond, Kyouraku Shunsui—who stood at his side—explained in a measured tone.
"A while ago, the Eighth Kenpachi, Azashiro Soya, escaped from Muken. I followed his trail to Hueco Mundo and encountered Kyo Mazuru. He told me some things... things we can’t ignore."
Understanding dawned in Kisuke’s eyes.
"So he told you as well." he said quietly.
That single sentence made both Yamamoto and Shunsui narrow their eyes.