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

"However, he eventually escaped with the help of his companions."

Upon hearing this, Jushiro Ukitake opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

He had a good idea of ​​how strong Erin was.

If Erin really wanted to capture Ginjo Kugo, not only would none of Ginjo Kugo's companions be as strong as him, but even if there were ten more Ginjo Kugos, they wouldn't be able to escape from Captain Erin's grasp.

At this moment, although Erin brought back Ginjo Kūgo's body, Ginjo Kūgo's soul, as a "candidate for Spirit King," escaped.

"Captain Ukitake, could you please pass on a message to the 12th Division regarding Ginjo, asking them to investigate?"

"If you find any news about Ginjo Kūgo, please notify me immediately. I will bring him back to Seireitei and make him receive the punishment he deserves."

"Well, I see."

"Take care, Captain Erin."

After leaving the 13th Division, Erin headed towards the Kuchiki residence.

Just as Jushiro Ukitake thought, if Erin really wanted to bring back Ginjo Kugo, Yukio's limited spatial abilities wouldn't allow her to escape.

However, since Erin still needed Ginjo Kūgo and the others to lure out the "King's Knot" Ōhagen Aura, he went along with it and let Ginjo Kūgo and the others leave.

During the battle, Erin had already left a spatial mark on Ginjo Kūgo. Once Dōyane Aura appeared on Ginjo Kūgo's side, he could sense it, enter the real world through the Kuchiki family's interdimensional gate, and immediately move to Ginjo Kūgo's side to complete the capture of the Spirit King's Lock.

Back at the Kuchiki residence, Haruko was already asleep, so Erin didn't wake her. Instead, he sat cross-legged in the front yard and immersed himself in Unlimited Blade Works.

Standing at the very top of Sword Hill, Erin took a deep breath and then extended his right hand.

"Projection—Start!"

"Identifying and creating concepts..."

This sword represents my past self. In order to protect my present self, I gave up everything and focused solely on mastering the art of swordsmanship.

"Imagine the basic framework..."

The blade is the standard longsword that second-year students at the Shinigami Academy receive, almost identical to the Asauchi.

"Replicating the materials used, imitating the manufacturing techniques..."

Because it is only a standard weapon and is used only for practicing swordsmanship, it is far inferior to a shallow katana in both strength and sharpness.

"Shared growth experiences, recreating the years of accumulation..."

For over a hundred years, Erin never used the Infinite Blade Works ability. He devoted almost all his time to turning all his swordsmanship into that strongest strike.

"To surpass, to complete numerous projects."

"At this very moment, the sword that embodies fantasy is complete!"

Blue spiritual energy gathered in Erin's hand, condensing into a slightly worn longsword.

"Buzz!"

When this sword appeared, the Zanpakuto stuck at the very top of the Erin Sword Hill trembled slightly, making room for the topmost area.

This is a very ordinary weapon, so ordinary that even a Asahi sword that has not yet developed "spirit" is much better than this one within Erin's inherent barrier.

In this life where Tsukishima Hidekuro intervened, Erin used the power of the "Book of the End" that she copied to inject her current consciousness into her own existence.

Because she arrived more than ten minutes late, Erin entered her life after the previous "self" had already been in the fourth year since meeting Tsukishima Hidekuro.

This time, without Unlimited Blade Works, Erin's spiritual pressure level only barely reached the "vice-captain" level after returning to the current timeline.

Although he didn't have a Zanpakuto, Erin developed powerful abilities that were no less than the release of a Zanpakuto through his own efforts, and became the captain of the 7th Division.

With the spiritual pressure of a vice-captain, he could become the captain of the Gotei 13. In the past thousand years, only one oddity like Erin has appeared.

This also demonstrates the power of the slashing technique developed by Erin.

This was developed by Erin using his powerful swordsmanship skills and drawing inspiration from the abilities of a protagonist from an anime series he had memorized.

One-Sword Asura: With Erin's powerful swordsmanship, Erin compressed all of his spiritual pressure to the point that he could release it completely within one minute.

Within that minute, the spiritual pressure that Erin unleashed was almost on par with that of a captain who had been around for a hundred years. Coupled with Erin's powerful swordsmanship, even a captain who had reached Shikai would have a hard time lasting more than a minute against Erin.

One-Sword Rakshasa: This ability is a further breakthrough based on One-Sword Asura.

He compressed all his spiritual pressure into the blade, transforming it into the strongest slash, which could almost be seen as a inferior version of "The Last Crescent Moon Slash".

However, unlike the "Final Crescent Moon Tenshou", using this ability only depletes one's spiritual pressure, which will recover later.

With this ability, Erin defeated Byakuya Kuchiki, the captain of the 6th Division, in the captain's assessment after Aikawa Rao and others were attacked by Aizen Sousuke, and became the new captain of the 7th Division.

At this moment, the sword that belonged only to Erin's "intervening existence" consciousness was made into a Zanpakuto by Erin. Furthermore, those two abilities also became the Shikai and Bankai of this Zanpakuto, making it a Zanpakuto that could be ranked alongside other "strongest" swords, or even approach the UR level.

……

After the incident with Ginjou, Erin's life returned to normal.

Under such circumstances, even the once-in-a-decade battle with Zaraki became a rare treat for Erin's life.

It must be said that after learning kendo from Retsu Unohana, Zaraki's strength has increased significantly.

But compared to Erin, she's not quite up to the task.

However, each battle with Erin causes Zaraki's suppressed spiritual pressure to surge several times.

Currently, Zaraki's spiritual pressure has almost reached the level of a captain who has been in office for a hundred years.

Perhaps, before the Thousand-Year Blood War arrives, Zaraki, under Erin's suppression, might be able to fully release his spiritual pressure.

On this day, the Women's Shinigami Association held a gathering. Haruko went to play with her friends, while Erin continued drawing cards in the front yard.

However, before Erin could appraise more than a few swords, he withdrew from his soul space.

"That's strange, why would Byakuya go home during the day?"

Erin was slightly surprised to sense Byakuya Kuchiki's spiritual pressure at the Kuchiki residence.

Since Byakuya Kuchiki became the head of the Kuchiki family and the captain of the 6th Division, he has always lived up to the standards of a true "nobleman".

If we were to ask who among the Gotei 13 would be the "role model" for all the captains, all the captains would write the answer as Kuchiki Byakuya.

Normally, during the day, Byakuya Kuchiki would be handling squad affairs in the Sixth Division, and even after he had finished, he would not leave the Sixth Division early.

Many people may not like Byakuya's attitude, but everyone has to admit that in this respect, Kuchiki Byakuya is truly "perfect," and no one can find even a "stain" on him.

Now, this "perfect captain" is actually skipping work during the day?

Kuchiki Byakuya, is he perhaps considering a fall from grace?

Just as Erin was stroking his chin, preparing a three-thousand-word reflection in his mind to give Byakuya a "education of love," Byakuya Kuchiki's figure appeared from the front gate.

However, Erin's "education of love" ultimately failed to be successfully passed on to Kuchiki Byakuya.

Because, there was another person who appeared with Kuchiki Byakuya.

A petite girl with white clothes, a black onion-shaped hairstyle, timid big eyes, and a height that only reaches Byakuya Kuchiki's armpit.

"Rukia?"

The moment Erin saw the girl, a name popped into her mind.

But then, Erin shook his head.

No, it's not Rukia.

At this time of day, Rukia is probably still stealing food with her friends in Rukongai.

So, this girl must be Kuchiki Rukia's older sister, Kuchiki Hisa.

Of course, the girl nowadays doesn't yet have the nickname "rotten wood".

"Byakuya, what's going on here?"

Although she already knew the answer, Erin still wanted to gossip a bit.

“Uncle Erin, this is Hishin, a friend I met in Rukongai.”

"Feizhen, this is my uncle-in-law. You can call him Uncle-in-law Ailin too."

"Uncle Ailin".

The girl in white stepped out from behind Kuchiki Byakuya, glanced timidly at Erin, and seeing that Erin did not object, bowed slightly: "Hisama greets Uncle Erin."

"Haha, your name is Fei Zhen, right? She's a cute little girl."

After smilingly responding to Hisana, Erin turned to Byakuya Kuchiki: "Byakuya, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and find a chair for Hisana to sit on..."

"Ah? Oh, okay, Uncle."

Erin rolled her eyes as she watched Kuchiki Byakuya leave the front yard in a daze.

This Byakuya is beyond saving.

"Sorry, Hisana, you must have found this amusing. Actually, Byakuya is usually quite clever..."

"No, Uncle Erin, Lord Byakuya has always been very intelligent..."

"Always smart? Don't be ridiculous."

Erin waved his hand with a smile: "Doesn't he even look around? Is this a place for guests? I told him to get a chair, and he actually went to get a chair, leaving you here alone..."

Chapter 163 Hisa's Courage

"Entertaining guests?"

Upon hearing those two words from Erin, Fei Zhen's face paled, and a look of panic flashed in her eyes.

Having grown up in Rukongai since childhood, Hisana is not as weak and innocent as her face suggests.

Having finally met Byakuya-sama and vowed to stay together for life, they arrived at a place she never dared to dream of before. The more she learned about Byakuya-sama, the more her heart sank.

The more prestigious Byakuya's status, the lower the probability that I can be with him.

During his conversation with Byakuya, Byakuya-sama also said that as long as they received Erin's approval, the other clan elders would have no further objections.

After all, in the Kuchiki family, although Uncle Erin didn't manage affairs, his power alone was enough to shut the elders up.

Now that Uncle Erin is saying this, does it mean that Uncle Erin doesn't agree with her being with Byakuya-sama?

Standing up from the front yard porch, Erin smiled and said, "Let's go, Hishima, let's go inside first."

"Ah."