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

Erin's heart sank.

When the time comes, it's not a good thing to say, whether in the human world or the Soul Society.

Kuchiki Ginrin possesses captain-level spiritual pressure and enjoys a lifespan of five hundred years.

Currently, Kuchiki Ginrin is also nearing the end of its lifespan.

"Byakuya, based on our observations before we left last time, Grandpa should have about ten more years to live."

"How come they couldn't hold on after only six years?"

As Erin entered the Kuchiki residence with Byakuya, he asked Byakuya a question.

"Not long ago, Grandpa went to the mortal world on a mission and was ambushed and seriously injured. Although he recovered under Captain Unohana's treatment, this serious injury has greatly depleted the little time he has left..."

As Erin approached the bed where Kuchiki Ginryo lay, ripples began to spread across the space in front of her.

Upon witnessing this scene, Byakuya Kuchiki felt a glimmer of hope.

If Uncle Erin were to use the power of that Zanpakuto, he might be able to completely heal Grandpa.

"Fall in love with him—Void Bandage!"

Under Byakuya Kuchiki's expectant gaze, a ring of fluttering bandages carried Ginrin Kuchiki into the air.

The raised dots on the bandages emitted a green light, and under this green light, Kuchiki Ginryu's injuries, and even her Shinigami armor, began to fully recover.

A dozen seconds later, the light of the Void Bandage dissipated, and under Erin's control, the Rotten Wood Silver Bell was slowly placed on the bed.

Kuchiki Ginryu's eyelids twitched slightly as she opened her eyes. Seeing the familiar surroundings, she asked in confusion, "What's going on? I... I'm not dead yet?"

“Father-in-law, your son-in-law happens to possess a healing Zanpakuto, which has restored your physical condition to its current optimal state.”

"but……"

At this point, Erin shook his head.

The ability of Void Bandage is to restore an object to its "original state".

Kuchiki Ginryo's injury brought her already limited lifespan to an end.

The Void Bandage can restore his physical condition to its original state as his soul was at that moment.

When it's time for her to die, Kuchiki Ginryu will still die.

After all, his current "original state" is that of a dying man whose life has come to an end.

Erin didn't say the rest, but both Kuchiki Ginrin and Kuchiki Byakuya understood.

Yinling was alright, after all, he had accepted the fact that he was about to die a long time ago.

Byakuya's eyes were filled with immense grief.

When Byakuya was a few years old, his father, Kuchiki Sōjun, died, and he was raised by Kuchiki Ginryū.

It can be said that Byakuya Kuchiki's feelings for Ginrin Kuchiki were even deeper than his feelings for his own father.

"Father-in-law, I heard from Byakuya that you were ambushed and knocked unconscious when you went to the human world to carry out a mission. Who on earth dared to attack you?"

After glancing at Byakuya, Erin didn't rush to comfort him, but instead asked Kuchiki Ginrin directly.

Erin's question temporarily drew Byakuya's attention.

Yes, they can't let the guy who attacked Grandpa get away with it!

When Kuchiki Ginrin heard Erin's words, her expression changed, as if she had suddenly remembered something.

"Erlin, immediately set up a barrier in this room to conceal your presence."

"it is good."

Seeing Kuchiki Ginryu's expression, Erin knew that the person who attacked Kuchiki Ginryu this time was probably no ordinary person.

Even some of the "nobles" within the Seireitei who coveted the Kuchiki family's status.

At that moment, Erin's right fingers emitted a yellow spiritual pressure as he traced a few lines in the air, and a pale yellow light screen enveloped the room.

Defensive Barrier - Mirror Gate!

"That's fine, Father-in-law."

"Ah."

After the barrier was set up, Kuchiki Ginryu visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, after struggling for a few moments, Erin quickly stepped forward and helped the old man sit up.

"Ayrin, Byakuya, you must remember what I'm about to say."

"This is the origin of the five great families of Seireitei, and the 'fate' that our Kuchiki family bears."

"More than two million years ago, the world was in a state of chaos..."

Erin and Byakuya listened intently as Kuchiki Ginrin recounted the origins of the five noble families and the secrets behind the formation of the three realms.

This was the first time Byakuya had heard these secrets.

Erin, through anime and some materials in her previous life, knew more than Kuchiki Ginrin.

However, from the descriptions passed down by Kuchiki Ginryu, one of the five noble families who had experienced the events firsthand, he now knew more and more detailed information.

"Our Kuchiki family has always believed that with Lord Spirit King's power, if he wanted to rebel, there is nothing in the entire world that could oppose Lord Spirit King."

"This kind of world is surely the world that Lord Spirit King desires."

"Therefore, we must follow the will of the Soul King, guide all the nobles in the right direction, and become their role models in order to maintain the peace and stability of the Soul Society."

"Protecting the Soul Society created by Lord Soul King, and upholding and enforcing the rules of the Soul Society, is the mission of the Kuchiki family."

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Having revealed so many secrets in one go, Kuchiki Ginryu was also a little tired and coughed a few times while covering her mouth.

"Father-in-law, have you told us so much? Is it related to the attack you just suffered?"

"good."

Kuchiki Ginryu glanced at her palm, which was already soaked in bright red blood.

"This time, I originally planned to visit you and Haruko on my way to the mortal world for a mission, but while searching for you, I unexpectedly discovered..."

"what?"

Erin was startled.

The reason why Kuchiki Ginrin went to the human world to carry out a mission was actually to take a detour to see herself and Haruko?

If Haruko knew all this, how heartbroken would she be?

However, Erin quickly suppressed his unease and continued listening to Kuchiki Ginryu recount what happened next.

"On my way to find you, I stumbled upon some humans."

"They are neither Shinigami nor Quincy, yet they possess the power to destroy Hollows."

“I was very curious at the time, so I asked them. From them, I learned that they called their power ‘Fullbring’.”

"I fought a few of them and found that, judging from the nature of their power, it was more inclined towards the Hollow than the power of the Grim Reaper."

"I was eager to see you all, so I didn't stay there long. I just planned to report their existence to Seireitei and then leave immediately."

"However, when I was about to send the message, I was attacked by the enemy..."

"Because of my advanced age and the serious injuries I suffered from the sneak attack, I did not linger in the fight and returned to Seireitei directly through the Kuchiki family's interdimensional gate."

Erin frowned: "So, Father-in-law, you didn't see who attacked you?"

To Erin's surprise, Kuchiki Ginryu shook her head: "No, I saw it."

"Although we haven't seen each other for many years, as the heir of one of the five noble families, I would not mistake him."

"The heirs of the five great families?"

Byakuya suddenly stood up, his anger blazing: "Grandpa, were the people who attacked you from the Shiba family?"

"That's right. It seems that the Shiba family has always been targeted by the other four noble families. Now that the Tsunayo family has been wiped out and the Shihōin family has that cat demon, the Shiba family doesn't dare to retaliate, so they've set their sights on Grandpa?"

"I'll go to the 10th Division right now and find out where Captain Shiba's main family moved to. Then I'll lead the 6th Division to storm their door and avenge you, Grandpa!"

"Calm down, Byakuya!"

Erin grabbed Byakuya, who was about to rush out the door. Compared to the clueless Kuchiki Byakuya, Erin knew much more.

He also didn't believe that the person who attacked Kuchiki Ginrin would be the heir of the Shiba family.

The Shiba family, one of the five great noble families of Soul Society, has always wanted to expose the sins of the other five noble families and make them accept the punishment they deserve for betraying the Soul King. Therefore, they have been targeted by the other four noble families, both openly and secretly.

Now, the Shiba family has long been persecuted and forced to leave Seireitei, and can only settle in Rukongai.

It was only because this generation of the Shiba family branch produced a genius like Shiba Isshin that he was able to re-enter Seireitei.

The main branch of the Shiba family had no intention of entering Seireitei.

That is, the wife of the next generation's main family member is a Shinigami (death god), which is why she joins the Gotei 13.

Most importantly, Erin didn't think the Shiba family would attack Kuchiki Ginrin.

"Cough cough, cough cough..."

"No, not the Shiba family."

Kuchiki Ginryu's words calmed Byakuya down a bit.

"Grandpa, if it's not the Shiba family, could it be the Shihōin family? But apart from that cat demon, I haven't heard of any successor to the head of the Shihōin family."

Chapter 78 Attacker

(Second update, please subscribe to the first chapter)

"It must be the Tsunayoshiro family."

This was said by Erin.

Although it was a question, Erin said it as a statement of fact.

"Ok?"