I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

"and……"

Erin glanced at Haruko, then reached out and took her hand: "Haruko and I will adopt you as our daughter and give you the name 'Kuchiki'."

"Qi Xu, what do you think?"

Erin has clearly seen Haruko's feelings for Nanao these past few days.

At the same time, he also knew that in Soul Society, a place full of souls, it was very difficult for a new soul to be born.

Consider that Kuchiki Ginryo is over three thousand years old, yet he only has two children, Kuchiki Sojun and Kuchiki Haruko.

The previous head of the Shihōin family, and also the first captain of the Second Division, Shihōin Senhi, was over four thousand years old.

However, she only has one daughter, Yoruichi Shihouin.

No, a few years ago, Shihouin Senhi had another son, who was apparently named Shihouin Yuro.

I've heard that Shihouin Yurou's talent is in no way inferior to Yoruichi's.

Given Haruko's current physical condition, even if the "Avalon" anchor is removed, it's impossible for her and Erin to conceive Erin's child within just a few years.

Therefore, their most likely option is to adopt a child.

Judging from the current situation, Nanao is still quite suitable.

Hearing Erin's words, Nanao hesitated for a moment, while Kyoraku Shunsui, standing to the side, also put away his smile.

As the only surviving member of the Ise family, Ise Nanao is the wielder of the sacred weapon "Yagami no Tsurugi" (Eight Mirrors Sword), which represents the Ise family's responsibility and destiny.

However, as Ise Nanao's mother and Kyoraku Shunsui's sister-in-law, she did not want her daughter to suffer the same curse as herself.

Therefore, Ise Nanao's mother entrusted the Ise family's sacred treasure, the "Eight Mirrors Sword," to Kyoraku Shunsui at an early age, asking him to safeguard the sword so that Ise Nanao could be freed from the Ise family's curse.

Now, if Nanao Ise accepts Captain Erin's invitation to become their adopted daughter, then in a sense, Nanao, who bears the name "Kuchiki," will no longer be a member of the Ise family.

Seeing the expectant looks in Erin and Haruko's eyes, Ise Nanao almost agreed.

However, in the end, Ise Nanao still went to Kyoraku Shunsui's side.

"I'm sorry, Uncle Erin, Aunt Haruko..."

"I like you very much, and I want to be your daughter."

"but……"

Thinking of the tragedy that had befallen her family, Ise Nanao lowered her head.

“I don’t know what the curse of the Ise family is all about, but I do know that my father’s death was not an accident.”

In front of her closest family, Ise Nanao revealed the secret hidden deep in her heart: "Even if I cannot inherit the Yakami-no-Tsurugi because of the loss of the Ise family's sacred treasure, I still want to find the murderer who killed my father and mother and avenge them as a daughter of the Ise family..."

"Ugh……"

Hearing what Nanao Ise said, Erin was somewhat prepared, but Haruko was still a little disappointed.

"In that case, you should go back with the band leader."

"I think the band leader also wants to find out who killed your parents."

"However, even though we can't be mother and daughter, Haruko and I will still be your uncle and aunt. Come visit the Kuchiki family often when you have time."

Erin's words were a bit long-winded, but Ise Nanao listened attentively to the end.

"Also, if you find out who killed your parents and want to take revenge, remember to call me or the band leader of the Jing Band to come with you, so that you don't get tricked by someone due to your lack of experience and become someone else's tool without even realizing it."

"Yes, I know, Uncle Erin."

Ise Nanao nodded.

She knew that Erin said this not because Uncle Erin was afraid of becoming someone else's weapon, but because he was afraid that he was not strong enough and would be killed instead of seeking revenge.

If Uncle Erin or Captain Kyoraku were with her, even if her enemy were Captain-Commander Yamamoto, it probably wouldn't be so easy to keep her here.

"Also, Uncle Erin, I have submitted my application to President Kusajiro to join the Women's Shinigami Association. Once I graduate from the Shinigami Academy and become a Shinigami, I will become a member of the Women's Shinigami Association."

"I might have to bother Uncle Erin and Aunt Qingzi quite often, so I hope you won't mind."

"Hey, you little rascal, you've finally found your real uncle, and you're already starting to badmouth me, your distant uncle."

Erin flicked Ise Nanao's head lightly with his index finger and laughed, "Put away your little brains. Someone like you thinks you can poison my mind?"

"However, Nanao, whether you want to become a Grim Reaper or avenge your parents, strength is the most important thing."

"When you become a Shinigami and join a division, remember to ask your captain for a three-month leave. I'll train you for a while."

"Hahaha, Nanao-chan, you're really lucky."

Before Ise Nanao could say anything, Kyoraku Shunsui laughed and said, "Your Uncle Erin has the title of the strongest Shinigami, 'Kenpachi,' and is incredibly powerful."

"However, what is most enviable about Captain Erin is his ability to teach his disciples."

"Sixth Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki received three months of training from Captain Erin and reached captain-level strength in just over ten years, thus becoming the Sixth Division Captain."

"The current third seat of the Fifth Division, Gin Ichimaru, is Captain Erin's apprentice."

"I heard that Lieutenant Aizen has a very high opinion of Gin Ichimaru, the third seat of the Fifth Division. He once said that if the vice-captain of the Fifth Division were to be chosen based on strength like the eleventh division, then there is a high chance that Gin Ichimaru would become the vice-captain of the Fifth Division."

Wow, Uncle Erin is so amazing?

"That is."

"So, Xiao Qixu, would you like to come and study with me for three months after graduation?"

Although Kyoraku Shunsui's claims are somewhat exaggerated, Aizen's strength is far beyond what Ichimaru Gin can currently match.

Aizen was kicked away by her more than ten years ago. Erin doesn't even know if she can kick him away now.

After all, although Erin's spiritual pressure has been increasing over the past ten years or so, the rate of increase is much slower than that of Aizen Sousuke, who has already created the "Hogyoku".

Even before Aizen fused with the Hogyoku, Erin was confident he could defeat Aizen.

However, it must be said that the gap between the two is gradually narrowing.

Erin remembered that more than a hundred years later, when Aizen defected from Soul Society, he said that his spiritual pressure had reached the limit of a Shinigami.

That's a level that Erin hasn't reached yet.

Chapter 124 Aizen Begins His Operation

Ise Nanao eventually left with Kyoraku Shunsui.

Nanao's departure left Haruko Kuchiki feeling down for a long time.

But there is nothing we can do about it.

Ise Nanao also had her own burdens to bear.

The downfall of the Ise family caused quite a stir in the aristocratic circles, but for Seireitei and even the entire Soul Society, it seemed to have little impact.

After all, the majority of the Shinigami in Seireitei are still ordinary Shinigami.

Moreover, the residences of nobles and commoners were separate, and the Ise family had virtually no reputation outside of the community. In addition, the nobles intentionally or unintentionally suppressed information about commoner Shinigami, so the information that commoner Shinigami could obtain was very limited.

Even becoming the captain of the Gotei 13 cannot change this.

Just like Aizen Sousuke, if he wanted to know any information, he had to sneak into the Great Spirit Book Corridor to look through it.

Even for Erin, there are many things he wouldn't know at all if he didn't have memories of his past life.

Erin stayed with Haruko for a few days until Haruko recovered her mood and he felt relieved.

After the Women's Death Association once again requisitioned the Kuchiki family's garden, Erin left the Kuchiki family to go out and clear her head.

Erin randomly picked an izakaya, ordered a small bottle of sake and a few dishes to go with it, and enjoyed the tranquility of the moment.

Suddenly, Erin overheard the Shinigami at the next table discussing Aizen Sousuke.

"Kyoza, did you gain anything from your trip to consult with Vice-Captain Aizen?"

"Ah, of course there is!"

When asked, the Shinigami boasted to his friend as if he had found a treasure: "I just told Lieutenant Aizen about the difficulties I encountered in my training, and Lieutenant Aizen immediately gave me better training advice."

"Furthermore, at the end, Lieutenant Aizen also explained to us how to cultivate 'Sword Zen' so that we can generate Zanpakuto more quickly."

"Lieutenant Aizen said that for people like us, training with Zanpakuto is the best and fastest way to increase our strength."

"To help us better understand the power of Zanpakuto, Lieutenant Aizen even released his Zanpakuto to show us, giving us a better understanding of its abilities."

"Ah, I'm so envious..."

"Kyoza, I also want to join you and receive guidance from Vice-Captain Aizen. Kyoza, for the sake of our six years as classmates, please show me the way."

After saying that, the Grim Reaper pushed a small package in front of Kyosuke.

"Hey Liangyou, what are you doing?"

“Lieutenant Aizen didn’t charge us any tuition fees for his guidance. How could I possibly charge you for something just because I introduced you to him?”

After pushing the things that Ryoku handed over back, Kyōza sighed to Ryoku, "Ryoku, Vice Captain Aizen said that we commoner Shinigami are far inferior to those noble Shinigami in terms of both talent and resources."

"The only way for us to overtake others is to train harder, strive to cultivate a powerful Zanpakuto, and change our destiny."

“Lieutenant Aizen can take the time to guide us, but we can’t bother him every day.”

"Therefore, under normal circumstances, we only go to sit in on classes when Vice Captain Aizen goes to the Shinigami Academy to teach students, when we gather more than a hundred people together."

"I will invite you next time Lord Aizen gives a lecture."

"Ryoyou, use this time to contact some colleagues who want to improve, and then we can all go together."

"Yes, thank you, Kyosuke."

"Don't thank me, thank Lord Aizen instead..."

"Over the years, I've come to understand that the only one who truly treats us commoner Shinigami as human beings is Lord Aizen."

“Look at the other Shinigami who came out of Rukongai. Putting aside the others, just take me for example. In all these years as a Shinigami, I have never thought about doing anything for everyone who was born in Rukongai.”

"Where's Aizen-sama?"

“He was the vice-captain of the Fifth Division, with a higher status and greater strength than us, but Lord Aizen has never forgotten his roots…”

"Whenever he has free time, he goes to the True Spiritual Arts Academy to teach students knowledge that is not taught in the academy at all..."

"Ryou, although my people belong to the Seventh Division, my heart belongs to Lord Aizen..."