Earlier, when Toshiro was training, an abnormality with his Zanpakuto could have been an accident. But now, with Rangiku's and Isane's Zanpakuto also showing abnormalities, it can no longer be explained away as a coincidence.
Once or twice could be called an accident, but now, including himself, three people Toshiro knows of have experienced abnormalities with their Zanpakuto. So this is definitely not an accident… some kind of conspiracy is approaching.
An incident related to Zanpakuto… without much thought, Toshiro knew what it was.
The original Bleach anime arc, [The Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc]!
In the Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc, the Zanpakuto's Spirit, led by Muramasa, launch a rebellion. Although the matter is ultimately resolved, the Seireitei suffers considerable damage during this incident.
Initially, Toshiro didn't think it would be this incident. Because the original arc has basically no connection to the main storyline. The timing and location are very confusing and simply don't align with the main plot. Toshiro didn't know if the original arc would happen, or when it would happen.
Although the Bakkoto incident was also an original arc, one cannot deduce from that that the Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc will definitely occur.
Because the Bleach World Toshiro is in is not simply composed of the anime or manga, but rather a combination of both manga and anime plots.
Some original arcs have occurred, but some have not. For example, while [The New Captain Amagai Shusuke Arc] occurred, the [Bount Arc] did not.
So Toshiro didn't know if some original arcs would happen. Even if they did, he didn't know when, because the timelines of the original arcs and the main plot simply don't match!
Therefore, when Toshiro's training accident occurred, he didn't think much of it. But upon hearing that Rangiku's and Isane's Zanpakuto were also showing abnormalities, he finally realized what was happening.
'At this time... I hope I can still make it in time...'
Toshiro thought about the plot of [The Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc] as he sped towards the 1st Division.
Toshiro remembered that at the very beginning of [The Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc], Yamamoto, the strongest combat power in the Soul Society, disappears, leaving the Gotei 13 leaderless.
…
Outside the 1st Division.
Step, step, step...
Several figures walked towards the gate of the 1st Division.
At the front was a woman with a gloomy and dignified personality, her clothes and headdress adorned with skull patterns, her hair long and curly, and wearing an eyepatch over her right eye. She gave off the feeling of a big sister type.
In the middle was a person wearing a white cloak, their face completely covered.
At the back were two cute children wearing tall hats, giggling and laughing.
"We've arrived. This is the destination."
The woman with the eyepatch at the front stopped in front of the 1st Division's gate and said.
"Start, start quickly. Ehehe..." The two tall-hatted children chattered noisily.
1st Division, Captain-Commander's Office.
Yamamoto was sitting at his desk, handling work.
"Who's there!"
Yamamoto suddenly put down the document in his hand and shouted loudly.
Creak—!
The office door suddenly opened, but no one walked in.
Whoosh!
Sasakibe's figure suddenly appeared in front of Yamamoto. He signaled to him and then cautiously walked towards the door.
"Who goes there!"
Sasakibe demanded from the doorway.
Whoosh!
Toshiro's figure halted, stopping outside the 1st Division's gate.
"What! The gate is actually open? Could it be..."
Looking at the wide-open gate of the 1st Division, Toshiro's expression was grave. The 1st Division is different from other divisions.
Although access control is not as strict as the Central 46, the gate is not easily opened when there's nothing going on.
But now, not only was the gate wide open, there wasn't even a single guard behind it.
"Have I arrived too late?"
Toshiro said worriedly.
"Genryusai-sensei..."
Toshiro murmured, then quickly headed towards the 1st Division's office.
If there were no unexpected circumstances, Yamamoto would usually be in his office handling work. It was also the place he was most likely to be.
Toshiro moved at full speed and reached the office in an instant.
As he expected, the office door, like the 1st Division's gate, was wide open.
"Genryusai-sensei?"
Toshiro rushed into the office but found Yamamoto wasn't there. Only Sasakibe was lying on the floor.
"Sasakibe!"
Toshiro quickly walked over to him and helped him up.
"Sasakibe, wake up! What happened?"
Toshiro shook him.
"Ugh..."
Sasakibe murmured, regaining a bit of consciousness.
Sasakibe struggled to speak: "Hi-Hitsugaya-dono..."
"Sasakibe, speak slowly. What happened? Where is Genryusai-sensei?"
Toshiro asked.
"Ge-Genryusai-dono... cough, cough, cough..."
Sasakibe suddenly coughed violently, then, before he could catch his breath, fell unconscious again.
"Come on..."
Toshiro looked speechlessly at the unconscious Sasakibe, 'If you're going to faint, at least explain things clearly before you do!'
Although Toshiro roughly knew about [The Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc], he couldn't remember some details. He didn't know where Muramasa had taken Yamamoto.
"Well, forget it. The most important thing now is to gather everyone first, explain the situation, and let them be prepared."
Toshiro sighed helplessly.
2nd Division.
Sui-Feng and Omaeda were walking through the barracks when suddenly a Hell Butterfly flew over...
4th Division.
After Toshiro suddenly left the 10th Division, Isane didn't stay long either and returned to the 4th Division.
"Emergency assembly!"
Isane felt the message from the Hell Butterfly on her hand and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
6th Division, 7th Division, 8th Division, 13th Division... The entire Gotei 13, including Captains, Lieutenants, and some powerful seated officers, suddenly received an emergency assembly order.
Sokyoku Hill.
Toshiro stood on the Sokyoku Hill, overlooking the scenery of the entire Seireitei, waiting for everyone to arrive.
Because there were too many people to assemble, Toshiro chose this location, as it wasn't far from the 1st Division.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
After receiving the emergency assembly order, people arrived one after another in no time. Seeing Toshiro standing there with his hands behind his back, overlooking the Seireitei, they didn't find it strange, just assuming he was the first to arrive.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The last to arrive were Kyoraku and Ukitake.
Kyoraku glanced around and, seeing that the main figures of the Gotei 13 had all arrived, couldn't help but complain: "Really, we're all here, so why hasn't Old Man Yama shown up yet? Even though he's the Captain-Commander, he doesn't need to be so particular about appearances, always being the last to appear."
"Everyone's here? Then let's begin."
Hearing this, Toshiro turned around.
"No, Toshiro, didn't I just say that Old Man Yama hasn't arrived yet?"
Kyoraku explained.
"There's no need to wait for Genryusai-sensei. I am the one who called this assembly."
Toshiro said in a low tone.