Restricted Death

Chapter 3 Three Seats
The so-called official organization among students is the Student Union, which aims to become a bridge and bond between the Spiritual Arts Academy and the students.

After listening to the description in the letter, Zhibo Haiyan immediately realized the significance of this so-called student union and the potential it could hold in the future.

Manage students and serve students?
Nowadays, most of the Shinigami in Soul Society are directly sent by the Spiritual Arts Academy, and the outstanding ones among them have now become the backbone. If this student union can really be established and absorb some outstanding talents during the Spiritual Arts Academy period, then after they become official Shinigami, there will be an extra bond between them.

After Xin proposed this concept, Zhibo Kaiyan immediately came up with countless advantages and disadvantages about it in his mind.

The key is whether this student union can be allowed to exist.

The actual managers of Soul Society are the nobles. Although Shiba Kaien himself is also a noble, the influence of the Shiba family is no longer what it used to be.

In Soul Society, the gap between nobles and commoners is almost as big as reproductive isolation, and the Spiritual Arts Academy is almost the only way for commoners to become Shinigami. However, it is different for nobles. Many of them have their own training methods, and can become Shinigami even if they do not enter the Spiritual Arts Academy to study.

What will the nobles think of this student union? Will they encourage their descendants to study at the Spiritual Arts Academy for its sake?
Maybe I'm thinking too far ahead. Perhaps the nobles won't allow it to happen at all!
The cafeteria was a bit noisy with all kinds of sounds, and in Zhiba Haiyan's ears, they all became vague white noise. He stopped eating and stared at the boy in front of him with flickering eyes.

"I need to think about this matter carefully." Zhiba Kaiyan finally said.

Xin's smile remained unchanged: "It's okay, I'm not in a hurry."

Zhibo Haiyan said with a half-smile: "You kid, you gave me a surprise."

Xin said slowly, "Vice-Captain Shiba, you may be overthinking things. It's just a small organization, and it's only affiliated with the Spiritual Arts Academy."

Zhibo Haiyan remained noncommittal, simply saying, "If this goes through, in two years, when you graduate, will the ordinary officers in Team 13 still be in your sight?"

"You think too much of me. I know my own worth."

Zhiba Haiyan didn't say anything else, didn't touch the remaining food, and suddenly stood up and left after sitting there for a short while.

After the vice-captain of the 13th Division left, Hisagi Shuhei came over with a tray of food and sat down across from Nobu.

"Did you tell him about it?"

"I can only talk to him. Only he can help me." Xin lowered his head and started eating.

Hisagi Shuhei warned, "I don't think things will be that simple, Shin. You're being too idealistic. We're just ordinary students."

When Xin proposed this idea to him yesterday, Xiubing was surprised that Xin had such an idea, but also thought he was daydreaming.

"You're right. It's because we're just ordinary students that things are simple for us. We can just let others take care of those annoying things."

There is kendo class again in the afternoon.

Minamida Hidezawa had been waiting in the kendo classroom long before. As he watched the students coming in one after another, his gaze suddenly fixed on the handsome boy who had walked in with Hisagi Shuhei.

He felt uneasy after reading the letter.

"Why do I feel like something's going to happen..."

Xiubing just gave him a look that said, "You're on your own."

"What did you say to me yesterday?"

"To be honest, Vice Captain Matsumoto of the 10th Division wants to see you."

"Xiubing, you..."

I had just stood in the classroom and hadn't sat down when I heard Minamida Hidezawa's cold voice: "Tachigawa-san, can you explain why you didn't come to class yesterday?"

The students in the classroom were already kneeling and sitting aside, each of them looking at the show.

Upon hearing the voice, Xin immediately stepped forward and bowed to Nan Tian Xiu Ze to apologize sincerely: "I'm sorry, Teacher Nan Tian, ​​I was wrong yesterday. I have deeply realized my mistake and shouldn't have wasted my time studying in school. I promise there won't be a next time!"

Nan Tian Xiuze sneered: "How many times have you promised me this?"

This guy was relatively well-behaved when he first entered school, but he started to become undisciplined in his second year and skipped classes frequently. If it weren't for his outstanding talent, a student like him would have been expelled long ago.

"I will definitely change this time!"

Minamida Hidezawa remained unmoved. He turned to look at the students watching the show and said, "Today's class is a shallow combat exercise. Your opponent is Tachigawa Nobuhito. If you can defeat him, I will give you extra points on your grade's final exam. There's no limit to the number of times you can challenge him."

"..."

The kendo classroom suddenly became quiet for a few seconds, and Xin suddenly felt countless fiery gazes looking at him from behind.

"Teacher Nantian, this is not fair!"

"I think that's fair!"

The one who spoke was Kanizawa. She had stood up first without knowing when, holding a black shallow sword in her hand.

"Tachigawa-san, it's been a long time since I last competed with you." Kanizawa spoke slowly.

A shallow sword was thrown over. It was Xiubing. Xin always felt that there was a bit of gloating in the boy's eyes.

Holding the heavy knife in his hand, Xin took a deep breath. Seeing that he had no choice but to wait and see, he thought that he would just admit defeat if no one could defeat him in a few moves.

Minamida Hidetsuke then spoke up again: "Tachikawa-san, if you lose, I will deduct points from your comprehensive assessment. You've missed so many classes this year, I wonder if you'll be held back."

Xin couldn't help but tighten his grip on the knife.

damned!
"bring it on!"

Xin walked to the center of the classroom with an attitude of risking his life.

Minamida Hidezawa stood steadily at the edge of the classroom. These students had already completed their fourth year of studies, so doing this would not delay anything. Moreover, because he knew Xin's level well, he felt that such practical exercises could better promote the progress of other students.

But he still thought things were simple.

After just over half an hour, none of the twenty or so students present were left standing, including the two top students, Kanizawa and Shuhei. No one could survive even a minute in Nobu's hands.

Don't blame me. Although I really want you to get extra points, I don't want to repeat the grade.

Xin sheathed the knife and muttered to himself.

"Is the gap so huge..."

Minamida Hidezawa murmured, looking at the boy in the middle of the classroom whose clothes were not even a bit torn.

He knew that Tachikawa Nobuyuki's kendo skills were even better than his own, but even he didn't know where his limit was.

"Teacher Nantian, did I pass the test?" Xin looked at him with a smile.

Feeling that this guy seemed to be showing off, Minamida Hidezawa's face darkened. He pointed at several students lying on the ground crying out in pain and said, "How could you hit your classmates so harshly? Do you still have any mercy in your heart?"

"Mr. Nantian, I used the back of the knife! Not a single one of them bled!"

"You still dare to talk back?!" Minamida Hidezawa glared, "From now on, you will be responsible for everyone's practical training in kendo classes!" As soon as these words came out, the students lying on the ground immediately complained.

"No, Mr. Minamida!"

"He was the one who made the mistake, why are we the ones who have to suffer?"

"Teacher Nantian, you are biased!"

After class, Xin was called to Minamida Hidezawa's office alone.

Most of the teachers at the Spiritual Arts Academy knew Xin and knew that he was a troublesome student under Teacher Minamida, and they were also aware of Minamida Hidezawa's "preference" for him.

After sitting down, Minamida Hidezawa did not mention what happened in class.
“Why don’t you plan to graduate this year?”

Xin thought for a moment and asked, "Didn't Kanizawa-san tell you?"

Minamida Hidezawa pushed up his glasses. "If you recognize your shortcomings and want to spend another year studying and refining your skills, that's certainly a good thing. But for you, will another year of study really cure all those bad habits?"

"I will try my best to change!"

"Hisagi-san and Kanizawa-san aren't planning on applying for the final exam either, right? It's because of you, right?"

Xin laughed when he heard this: "Teacher Nantian, even if they take the final exam, what is the probability of passing it?"

Minami Hidezawa fell silent. The final examination was extremely difficult for the fourth-year students. Although Hisagi Shuhei and Kanizawa had both performed very well, Minami Hidezawa could not guarantee that they would pass it smoothly. Moreover, there would be an entry examination after the final examination.

Hidezawa Minami is a teacher who cares a lot about his teaching results, so he is so "partial" to Tachigawa Nobuyuki.

"Teacher Nantian, don't put all the blame on me. A person can only do things as much as their ability. It's their freedom to go or not for things like the final exam. It's also my freedom to go or not. I still want to stay in the Spiritual Arts Academy for a while longer, and I also want you to train me more. There's nothing wrong with that, right?"

Minamida Hidezawa flipped through the piles of documents on his desk and said, "Several teams from Team Thirteen have come to me to inquire about your situation and your future team selection intentions. The final exam shouldn't be a big deal for you. No matter which team you join, you'll be highly valued."

This kind of thing happens every year. The top student of the Spiritual Arts Academy will naturally be valued by the top leaders of the Death God. Tachigawa Nobuyuki once defeated him in a kendo class, which made his weight as the top student even greater.

If Tachigawa Nobuyuki graduated this year and joined the 13th team and started directly as a chief officer, Minamida Hidezawa would not be surprised at all, and he would be very happy to see this happen.

"Vice-Captain Shiba of the 13th Division came to see you this afternoon. He hopes that you will join the 13th Division in the future, right?" Minamida Hidezawa asked again.

Zhiba Kaien had expressed this intention a long time ago, and even approached Shin's teacher, hoping that he would persuade Shin.

Xin nodded gently: "Vice Captain Matsumoto of the Tenth Division also came to me and said that if I joined the Tenth Division, I could directly become the 23rd seat."

Twenty-three seats is quite appropriate.

Minamida Hidezawa thought about this and asked, "Which one do you want to choose?"

Xin grinned and chuckled: "I want to continue being your student."

Minamida Hidezawa was also amused by him, but then he became serious again: "Waiting for a price is not a good thing to do."

"Teacher Nantian, you misunderstood me." Xin said innocently, "Everything I said is true!"

Minamida Hidezawa stared into Shin's eyes and was silent for a long time, unable to figure out what he was thinking.

"The final examination is a voluntary choice for you, the fourth-year students. Since you don't want to, then stay for another year."

"Teacher Nantian, you still understand me."

#
Two days later.

Shiba Kaien went to the Spiritual Arts Academy again and found Xin just after the afternoon class ended.

"Vice-Captain Shiba, have you thought this through?"

"I would like to hear your ideas about this student union. Have you thought carefully about its organizational structure, specific responsibilities, member positions, etc.?" Zhibo Haiyan asked.

Xin directly took out a stack of documents and handed them over.

Zhibo Haiyan raised her eyebrows slightly at the thing he handed over. After taking it, she didn't rush to look through it. Instead, she asked, "When did you have this idea?"

"About a year ago," Xin replied. "I saw how hard the teachers at the Spiritual Arts Academy worked managing the students, and I suddenly had the idea to share the burden for them and the school."

Zhibo Haiyan asked, "Then why do you skip classes so often? Since you are so sympathetic to the teachers' hard work, why don't you work hard to become an excellent student?"

"That's different!" Xin Qiang argued to himself, "I didn't skip classes for no reason. I really had something to do. I'm not in good health and need more rest..."

Zhibo Kaiyan didn't argue with him about this matter anymore, but instead looked at the documents in her hand carefully.

The content of the document listed the specific structure and functions of the student union, down to the division of labor of each department and each member. The more Zhibo Haiyan read it, the more she felt that this was a very mature organization, not a makeshift team.

This guy really made full preparations.

Shiba Kaiyan's mind raced as she put away her things and looked at Tachigawa Nobuyuki in front of her.

The Spiritual Arts Academy has never lacked geniuses. For example, he graduated in just one year and directly became the third seat. And decades ago, Gin Ichimaru also graduated in just one year.

Compared with them, Tachikawa Nobuyuki's resume can only be described as "excellent".

What does the title of genius bring?

It can make their start and promotion smoother after becoming a Death God, but that seems to be all.

But if this student union succeeds, what can it bring to this guy...

Zhiba Kaiyan didn't dare to think too deeply about it. He still needed to consider this matter carefully and discuss it with his captain and his uncle.

"Tell me, which squadron are you planning to join after graduation?" he asked again.

Xin said slowly, "Although Captain Ukitake of the 13th Division has been in poor health, it will probably take a long time for you, Vice Captain Shiba, to take over his position."

Shiba Kaiyan looked calm when he heard this. There were many other things going on. The captain of the 10th Division was his uncle. Could there be two Shiba captains in the Gotei 13 at the same time?
It is estimated that the 46th Division will not agree. It will be extremely difficult for him to get promoted in the future. Shiba Kaiyan is also aware of this. His uncle is still in his prime. Fortunately, he is also very comfortable in the 13th Division. It is nothing to be a vice-captain.

The words in the letter revealed a lot of information.

He is the vice-captain of the 13th Division, and the third seat is his fiancée. If Nobu goes to the 13th Division, it seems that he can only get the fourth seat at most.

No wonder this guy didn't agree to the 23 seats that Miss Matsumoto promised.

"Third seat of the Tenth Division." Shiba Kaiyan spoke again.

"Do you want to?"

(End of this chapter)