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

Therefore, the five heads of the Tsunayo family, the Shihouin family, the Kuchiki family, the Shiba family, and another family attempted to persuade the Soul King to create a world where life and death are separated, namely the Human World, Hueco Mundo, and Soul Society.

However, during the interaction with the Spirit King, the head of the Tsunayo family, along with the other three major families, attacked the Spirit King and sealed him in a crystal.

The Spirit King seemed to have seen the future through his abilities, so he did not resist the cruelty of the three major families. Instead, he chose to sacrifice himself and allowed the patriarchs of the three families to steal his power, thus separating the chaotic world into the Three Realms.

However, even if the Soul King gave up resistance, apart from the Shiba family, the other three families were still uneasy about him, fearing that the Soul King might want to retaliate against them one day.

Thus, with the tacit agreement of the three families, the Tsunayo family went through countless years, dug out the Soul King's heart, cut off his feet, severed his arms, cut open his internal organs and took them out of his body, stripped him of his power and fell to the mortal realm.

Chapter 45 Yoruichi's Plans

The Shiba family has always opposed all of this.

However, the Shiba family's power was simply insufficient to stop the actions of the other four families.

Afterwards, the Shiba family consistently upheld the belief that "the sins we have committed should be made public and judged by the people of this world," but they were secretly targeted by the other three families and even more nobles, gradually leading to their decline...

When she first learned of this secret, Yoruichi Shihouin didn't know how to cope with herself if it weren't for Kisuke Urahara's comfort and guidance.

He thought his noble status was the greatest "rebel" in the world?

It was from that time on that Yoruichi Shihouin became the least noble of all the nobles.

The five noble families that established Soul Society are the greatest rebels, so what are these Quincy who are being besieged by Soul Society?

Yoruichi Shihōin didn't understand.

This encirclement and suppression of the Quincy was something Yoruichi Shihouin would not have wanted to carry out if the Captain-Commander had not personally given the order.

Even so, Yoruichi Shihouin was very troubled.

If she were alone, she could decide whether to carry out the mission after meeting the Quincy.

But this time, she was accompanied by Jushiro Ukitake, a disciple of Yamamoto.

Yoruichi Shihouin dared not do anything under Jushiro Ukitake's nose.

Under normal circumstances, even if she were to personally defect to Soul Society, the Shihouin family would be fine.

However, this issue involves the Soul Society's own stance. Even if the Captain-Commander lets the Shihōin family go, the other nobles might target the Shihōin family in the same way they targeted the Shiba family, causing the Shihōin family to fall into the same predicament as the Shiba family.

The Five Noble Families are the five great families that joined forces to ambush the Soul King, steal his power to create the Three Realms, occupy the Soul Society, and establish the Seireitei.

However, under their command is a noble alliance consisting of twelve upper-class nobles and thirty-nine lower-class nobles, who jointly wield supreme power in the Seireitei.

The Shiba family has declined, and the Tsunayo family was wiped out more than a decade ago...

The corruption among the nobility was far darker than Yoruichi Shihouin could have imagined.

But she knew that the Shihōin family alone could not hold out.

Therefore, Yoruichi Shihouin thought of the Kuchiki family.

With Erin by her side, Yoruichi would have a lot more room to maneuver.

Therefore, Yoruichi did not hide her thoughts from Erin.

"Captain Erin, this mission is to encircle and annihilate the Quincy remnants discovered in the mortal world."

"However, before annihilating them, I want to secretly investigate what the Quincy are without Captain Ukitake's knowledge."

"At that time, I will need you to cover for me and prevent Captain Ukitake from knowing where I am going."

"how?"

"that's it?"

"that's it."

Erin nodded: "Alright, Captain Yoruichi, I'll go and say a few words to my wife and father-in-law first, then I'll set off with you."

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you in the Second Division."

……

"Cough cough, cough cough..."

After parting ways with Yoruichi, Erin walked towards her room.

When they were still some distance from the room, Erin heard a few coughs.

In a few swift movements, he arrived at the door of the room. After opening the door, he saw Haruko Kuchiki coughing as she prepared a bento for him.

"Haruko, didn't I already tell you? You're not feeling well, so try to rest in bed as much as possible..."

Seeing this, Erin quickly stepped forward to take the work from Kuchiki Haruko and helped her to sit down on a chair.

"But, Erin, if I don't get up and do something for you, wouldn't it make me seem like a useless wife?"

After sitting down, Haruko Kuchiki took a few deep breaths to catch her breath and then smiled at Erin.

Haruko Kuchiki has always been in good health.

But since three years ago, her health has visibly deteriorated.

Even Retsu Unohana, the captain of the Fourth Division, couldn't do anything about this situation.

However, she gave Erin a suggestion.

—If you want Haruko Kuchiki to live longer, then the time Erin spends with Haruko Kuchiki must be shortened, or they may never see each other again.

Erin still remembers the look in Captain Unohana's eyes after she said those words to him; for a moment, it was as cold as ice.

It was precisely because of Captain Unohana's words that Erin and Ginryu Kuchiki knew what Haruko Kuchiki's situation truly meant.

In Soul Society, Shinigami mostly reside in Seireitei and rarely venture into Rukongai.

This is because ordinary people do not have spiritual pressure. If they stay near people with strong spiritual pressure, their own souls will be constantly pressured by the strong spiritual pressure, eventually weakening until death.

Haruko Kuchiki is Ginryu Kuchiki's daughter, so naturally she possesses spiritual pressure.

However, she wasn't very talented, and she had no interest in becoming a Grim Reaper, so she didn't cultivate.

However, given Haruko Kuchiki's own spiritual pressure, even spending a long time with a captain-level figure wouldn't have any effect on her.

There is only one reason why Haruko Kuchiki is so weak now—

Spending a long time with people whose spiritual pressure is above that of a captain has put immense pressure on her soul, which has manifested in her body as a gradual decline in her physical condition.

This was a situation that neither Erin nor Kuchiki Ginrin had ever anticipated.

After completely replicating all the Zanpakuto, Erin's spiritual pressure level broke through and reached the level of "Centennial Captain".

Erin hadn't expected that even though he had suppressed his spiritual pressure to the limit, it would still exert tremendous pressure on Haruko Kuchiki's soul.

Kuchiki Ginryu never expected that Erin's strength would reach such a level.

Being called a "hundred-year captain" doesn't mean that someone can be called a "hundred-year captain" simply because they have been in the captain's position for a hundred years.

Just like more than two hundred years later, when Kyoraku Shunsui fought against Stark, the number one Espada, he said that Hitsugaya Toshiro was a genius captain, and that Hitsugaya Toshiro might surpass him in a hundred years, which means that he recognized that Hitsugaya Toshiro at that time had the strength of a "hundred-year captain".

The most direct difference in strength between a regular captain and a century-old captain is that the century-old captain's Shikai is equivalent to the Bankai of a regular captain.

In other words, if you can defeat a captain-level powerhouse who has used Bankai with just your Shikai, it means you have the strength of a captain who has been around for a hundred years.

Even at her peak, Kuchiki Ginryo didn't reach that level.

Therefore, after learning about the Fourth Division Captain's advice to Erin, Kuchiki Ginrin didn't know how to face Erin.

On the one hand, he found a true genius for the Kuchiki family, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Kuchiki family would be worry-free for at least a thousand years.

Because the lifespan of the captains who live to be a hundred years old has reached a thousand years, which is twice as long as the five hundred years of the captains.

Chapter 46 Heading to the Real World

On the other hand, Kuchiki Ginryu is also grieving.

Because the son-in-law he chose for his daughter was more powerful than he had expected, his daughter's life was about to come to an end.

After losing her son, Kuchiki Ginrei will experience the pain of losing her daughter.

Once the soul begins to weaken, it is irreversible, like a leaky bucket.

Even if Erin stays away from Haruko Kuchiki from now on, she will still die in a dozen years.

So, between a few years and a dozen years, Haruko Kuchiki chose the former.

More importantly, Haruko Kuchiki wanted to leave Erin with a child while she was still healthy.

Unfortunately, he has not been able to achieve his wish so far.

"Who says our Haruko is useless?"

Erin chuckled and playfully flicked Haruko Kuchiki's nose: "Haruko, you know how boring a Shinigami's job is."

"Seeing Haruko every morning when I wake up sets me in a good mood for the whole day, and seeing Haruko when I come home also helps relieve the fatigue of the day..."

As Erin spoke softly, a happy smile appeared on Haruko Kuchiki's face.

It's so wonderful to have met, gotten to know, and stayed with Erin...

After calming Haruko Kuchiki down to sleep, Erin found Ginryu Kuchiki.

"Father-in-law."

"Hmm, you've seen Haruko?"

Erin nodded, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes: "I've seen it. Haruko's condition is more serious than I expected."

If only he had discovered Haruko's problem sooner.

After Captain Unohana made that suggestion, Erin never made any more weapons.

But Haruko Kuchiki's condition continued to deteriorate.

"Ugh……"

The rotten wood and silver bell let out a sigh.

That's her daughter.

When it comes to sadness, he is no less than Erin.

"Why didn't you come here with Haruko to find me? Is there something wrong?"