Everyone was astonished by Yamamoto's return to youth.
It was known that the elderly Yamamoto alone had dominated an era.
Now that he had returned to his youth, bringing the experience of his old age into his prime, it was unimaginable just how powerful he had become!
If that was the case, Zero Division was incredibly strong!
At the same time, everyone envied Yamamoto's rejuvenation.
"Great! Starting today, I'll set a small goal: join Zero Division when I get old!"
Kyoraku said excitedly.
"Hehehe, that's truly an ambitious goal!" Hearing Kyoraku's words, Unohana chuckled.
Ichibe'e also encouraged: "Then Captain Kyoraku must start visiting the red-light district less and train more from today onwards!"
"As you all know, the standard for Zero Division is either being overwhelmingly powerful, like this, or having made significant contributions, like Kirio or Senjumaru."
"Actually, compared to Captain Kyoraku, I feel this one is more likely to come to Zero Division."
Ichibe'e looked towards Mayuri.
"Oh? Is that so?" Mayuri was somewhat surprised.
He was usually very eccentric, but even he couldn't act too strangely in front of Zero Division.
"Then I'll look forward to it! I hope there's a chance in the future!" Mayuri said.
"Hahahaha!" Hearing Mayuri's words, Ichibe'e laughed heartily.
"In fact, it might not be that far in the future. Judging by my standards, Captain Kurotsuchi's experiments are almost complete!"
Ichibe'e looked towards Nemu beside him.
"Hmm!!?"
"Ah!!!" Hearing Ichibe'e's words, Mayuri was shocked.
His peculiar eyes bulged out like a fish's.
"Are you serious?" Mayuri excitedly approached Ichibe'e.
"Of course, but there are some things I cannot say. Captain Kurotsuchi should understand, right?" Ichibe'e said with a slight smile.
"Of course, of course!" Mayuri stepped back a few paces, relaxing.
For a researcher, knowing exactly when he would succeed wasn't as important as knowing whether his research path was correct!
After all, if the research path was right, even if one generation didn't succeed, the next generation would. But if the path was wrong, no number of generations would ever succeed!
With an excited expression, Mayuri returned to his seat and began contemplating matters related to Nemu.
However, after the brief pleasantries, everyone returned to business.
Yamamoto looked at Ukitake: "It's about time we got down to business, right?"
"Indeed!" Ukitake nodded, his expression becoming serious.
He clapped his hands towards the Captains, the crisp sound echoing in the room.
Ukitake said: "Everyone, the reason I called you all here today is regarding a hostile force known as the Wandenreich. They are remnants of the Quincies from the past."
"Now, the King of the Quincies, Yhwach, has revived and is leading the Quincies back. He is gathering strength, preparing to overthrow us!"
"But our Seireitei, after all these years, how could it be defeated by such an organization?"
"Therefore, I have decided to strike first, take the initiative, and attack the Quincy Empire!"
As he spoke, Ukitake looked at everyone: "What do you all think?"
Hearing Ukitake's words, everyone was silent for a moment.
Finally, Aizen stepped forward, raising his hand with some confusion.
In fact, Aizen was genuinely puzzled.
This Wandenreich...
Where had it come from? He hadn't heard of it, had he?
"Captain-Commander Ukitake, what exactly is this Wandenreich?" Aizen asked.
"Speaking of that, I don't know the details either. This was told to me by Zero Division after they arrived."
"Well then, sir, could I trouble you to explain it to everyone again?" Ukitake looked at Ichibe'e, his gaze questioning, his expression pleading.
"Hahaha, of course, I can!" Ichibe'e stepped forward.
"However, I actually learned about this matter from Sora-sama."
"So, perhaps it would be better if you, my lord, did the explaining..." Ichibe'e looked questioningly at Sora.
"Of course, that's not a problem!" Sora nodded.
"The so-called Wandenreich is a Quincy nation, an ice palace hidden within the shadows of the buildings in the Seireitei. Their emblem is a star cross with slightly rounded ends."
"And don't underestimate this nation formed by Quincies. Its strength is not to be underestimated."
"Not only do they have Yhwach, a powerful being capable of matching the Captain-Commander, but they also have the Sternritter."
"Within the Sternritter, each member has a letter, and this letter can be thought of as a Bankai, even a very peculiar Bankai!"
"Moreover, the Quincies possess a very deadly technique!"
"And that is..."