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The group returned to Soul Society soon after with each member heading in their own direction to do as they pleased. Ren left towards the first division to see Yamamoto since he needed something from the old man.
The division was as peaceful as always when he arrived at the gate to barracks and walked through them. All the members of the 1st division nodded or gave small bows toward Ren. Ever since they had heard about his battles against each Kenpachi, very few would dare to disrespect Ren, especially to his face.
By the time Ren had arrived at the old man's office, Hikifune was long gone with Yamamoto and Chojiro discussing some matters of the division.
Chojiro and Yamamoto nodded toward Ren who had returned the greeting. He got right to the point of his visit since he did not like beating around the bush or making small talk.
"I need to see that damn monk. Can you let them know for me?"
The damn monk that Ren was referring to was Ichibe Hyosube, leader of the Royal Guards also known as the Zero Division. The man was millions of years old and had named many things in existence. Zanpakuto, shikai, bankai, shinigami. If it had a name, he was most likely the reason behind it.
Ren wanted to speak with the man because he wanted more information about the Arrancars' new species. If they had been created before, Ichibe must have had some knowledge about the various abilities they possessed.
He also needed to speak with Ichibe and Oetsu about another matter that both were involved in in the past.
Yamamoto was used to Ren's request and tossed him a red cube. Inside the cube was a bell that seemed to have been surrounded by glass and would never move.
"Pour your reiatsu into the cube and shake it. It will alert the Rotal Guard that you want to meet with them. If Ichibe wishes to speak with you, he will summon you to the Soul King's palace. If not, you can do nothing else about it. You can also keep that. I have another for myself."
Ren nodded and was about to leave when he thought of a question that had been bothering him for a long time.
"Why do you let me do as I please? You always seem so strict with the other captains or question everyone's motives but for me, I am pretty much allowed to run rampant. "
Chojiro raised his eye at the question that he had also been curious about. But the last time he had asked Yamamoto, the only reply he got was 'He is unique'.
"You... are unique. Not just in your level of power but also in your motivation. You had killed another captain when you were barely 150 years old because your previous captain made a bet with you.
You have defeated every Kenpachi after that. Not out of anger or to humiliate them but because you just wanted to make sure that anyone who took that name knew that they were not the true Kenpachi until they beat her.
You have a strange sense of loyalty. Although I do not believe that you have any loyalty to Soul Society itself, you are loyal to the people and do what is best for them. You will ignore the rules for your people or for the greater good.
This is something that I do not believe in because I respect the laws laid down before me. If anyone else had such little respect for the rules, I would have put them in their place long ago. But you... you do not care about me or fear the consequences.
I know that my students or some other shinigami will eventually take over the position of Supreme Commander from me one day. That I can be assured. But I do not know if the one who succeeds me will have the power to protect Soul Society.
You will. You have the power that surpasses even Yachiru-chan and will be able to defeat me eventually. You also do not wish to be a member of the Zero Division which means that you will become Soul Society's best line of defense, unlike the Royal Guard who only protects the Palace.
This is why I agree with your requests. Even though you are wild and care not for rules, you have sacrificed your division's prosperity by agreeing to become a blade against nobles. You are willing to ignore the rules, both written and unwritten, to do what is right."
Ren did not know how to respond. No matter how he thought of it, he only did those things because he truly did not mind. The first time, he was mainly going after revenge while later, he never truly cared about nobles. Those without true power would never be a threat to him.
"Whatever you say, Old Man. I need to speak with the mad monk so I will have to continue this discussion another time."
Ren used shunpo to flash step out of the room. Within moments, he was on the outskirts of Rukongai. When he saw that there was no one around, Ren inserted his reiatsu in the cube and shook the bell.
Unable to hear a sound, Ren did not know if it had worked. His doubts were soon changed as he saw a portal appear in front of his eyes. Ren walked through it as he visited the Soul King's palace for the 3rd time.
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