Help! I am bound to Aizen!

"This can't go on!

Looking at the continuous reports being delivered, Takatori clenched his teeth tightly.

The Tsunayashiro family's businesses in Rukongai were almost completely snatched away by the Ōmaeda family!

A single Ōmaeda is certainly nothing to fear.

On a scale of ten, an unprotected Ōmaeda has an attack power of only five in the business field.

But with the joint protection of the Shihōin and Kuchiki families, the Ōmaeda's attack power instantly soars to three thousand! (t/n A dbz reference?) 

If this is the Kuchiki family's way of revenge, then we have to admit they've been very successful.

No matter how illustrious the Tsunayashiro family is, they still need to eat.

Losing more than half of their income would be a heavy blow to the family.

Not to mention the money needed to support vassal families—even their own expenses would become a big problem!

Those elders and high-ranking members take pride in their extravagant lifestyles.

It's not hard to imagine how these guys would react if they lost their wealth.

At that time, as the person in charge of the business domain, I would undoubtedly bear the brunt.

What should I do?

Without the family's backing, in pure business, I'm not even a match for Ōmaeda's little finger.

In that case, should I seek help from my Grandfather...

Just as this thought emerged, a voice sounded at the door.

"Young Master Takatori, the branch family member Tokinada requests an audience."

Tokinada?

Takatori frowned.

"Let him in."

Before long, a young man with fox-like eyes walked into the room.

Under Takatori's gaze, Tokinada slowly approached and respectfully sat down.

"Tokinada greets Cousin Takatori. May I ask if you are well?"

"I'm fine."

Takatori replied stiffly.

"Let's skip the pleasantries... If you have something to say, just say it directly."

Hearing this, Tokinada lowered his head slightly.

"Cousin Takatori, regarding the current situation, I believe we must make a decision quickly."

"With only our strength here, no matter what, we cannot compete with the Ōmaeda family, who are fully supported by both the Kuchiki and Shihōin families."

"At this point, the only plan is to report to the family head and ask the old man to take action; only then might there be a turnaround!"

Hearing Tokinada's words, Takatori frowned slightly.

He had already made up his mind, and now this guy says this, making it seem as if he was inspired by him to come up with the idea.

Really annoying.

But although he was displeased, he didn't say much.

Being able to think of seeking help from the main family at this time showed that this guy had some ability; maybe he could be of use in the future.

He nodded, ready to let Tokinada leave.

But then he heard Tokinada continue: "However if you do this, those elders who have long been dissatisfied with Lord Takatori's management of the family business will have an excuse to challenge the family head..."

"If you don't speak up, as the family head's direct grandson, those old guys wouldn't dare to go too far."

"But if you take the initiative to seek help from the main family, the implications would be different..."

"At that time, in order to shut those old guys up, the family head might even remove Lord Takatori from your position."

Takatori's pupils shrank slightly.

The reason he had been holding on and trying to find a way out on his own was because he didn't want to see this result.

Now it seems that even a useless branch family member can see this point. How could those high-ranking old foxes let go of this opportunity?!

Pa!

The teacup in Takatori's hand was crushed into pieces.

The shattering sound also woke him up.

Coming back to his senses, he looked at Tokinada.

"Leave!"

"Yes."

Tokinada stood up without hesitation, kept his head lowered, and retreated out of the room, closing the door behind him.

Looking at the closed paper door, Takatori took a deep breath.

"Someone come!"

A figure suddenly appeared in the room.

"Pass on my order... Go invite that gentleman with the bamboo hat."

That gentleman was previously sent by the main family to protect him when Kaelith and Yoruichi caused a big scene in the noble district.

According to the family, he was a guest kept by his Grandfather, powerful, and comparable to a captain.

As long as he could get him to take action and eliminate Ōmaeda Marenoshin, this game would have a turning point!

Not long after, in a secluded courtyard, a Shinigami responsible for delivering messages appeared using Shunpo.

Sitting under the shade of a tree, meditating on his Zanpakutō, Shinchira Renzosuke slowly opened his eyes.

Halfway through listening, he curled his lips with a disinterested attitude.

The reason he came here was to deal with Kaelith.

Assassinating the lieutenant of the Second Division, what's the point?

Just as he was about to refuse outright, the Shinigami added, "Those protecting the target may include the Third Seat of the Sixth Division, Kōga, and Kaelith of the Second Division..."

"Alright, I'll go!"

Shinchira Renzosuke sprang up!

...

...

"If nothing unexpected happens, it'll be in these two days."

"Uncle Marenoshin will be brutally murdered by the assassin sent by the Tsunayashiro family!"

In the main hall of the Ōmaeda residence, Kaelith sat at the table, munching on snacks while making this judgment.

Marenoshin couldn't help but grimace. "Can you not say it so scary..."

Yoruichi frowned and said, "If Takatori is fighting alone, then it's very likely he'll choose this method."

"But behind him is the Tsunayashiro family. What if he gives up acting alone and turns to the main family for help?"

Hearing this, Kaelith, like an old charlatan, lightly shook his head.

"It doesn't matter; I'll take action."

"What can you do? Can you force that guy to confess?"

Yoruichi couldn't help rolling her eyes.

Kaelith hummed, neither confirming nor denying.

As Yoruichi said, the biggest loophole in this plan is how to deal with it if Takatori seeks help from his grandfather.

In fact, the probability of that guy seeking help is probably over ninety percent.

And he had already thought of a way to deal with this possibility.

If Takatori seeks help from the main family, he would go to Aizen to have a showdown, telling him that he already knows the ability of Kyōka Suigetsu.

At that time, as long as he uses his secret technique 'The Great Hero's Art,' with some persuasion, he could ask Sōsuke to take action, using the ability of Kyōka Suigetsu to trick Takatori into confessing.

In this era, the Soul Society doesn't have video editing technology.

As long as they use the Shihōin family's Tenchū Banshō to record the scene, it would become ironclad evidence!

After making up his mind, Kaelith didn't even bother to set up defenses and directly went out to play with Yoruichi for an afternoon.

In the evening, with a slight drunkenness, he returned to the Ōmaeda residence and lay down in the room next to Marenoshin's.

After covering the adjacent room with his soul domain, he comfortably closed his eyes.

After an unknown amount of time, Kaelith suddenly opened his eyes.

Ridiculous...

In his soul domain, he sensed someone who was somewhat unfamiliar, yet not entirely unfamiliar.

The problem was, the other party didn't go to Marenoshin's room.

Instead, under the cover of night, he was sneaking toward his own room!

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T/n: Shinchira: I don't want peace, I want problems always!

Any meme enthusiast here?