Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

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"As a result, this poor nobleman was punched to death by you on your wedding night, and you even claimed to the public that he died of sudden exhaustion due to excessive excitement! Because you are the head of the 'Shihouin' family, the 'Central 46 Chambers' could only turn a blind eye to this, and having escaped legal consequences, you naturally became the matriarch of the family after your husband's death, and the family could only be devoured at your will."

Toki Nami seemed a little afraid that Yoruichi wouldn't understand what he was saying, so he faced Yoruichi and used a vivid story to explain it to her.

"Alright, alright! I understand..."

Yoruichi's expression changed repeatedly after hearing Shitan's words, and she roared at Shitan.

"Ha ha……"

Shi Tan looked at Yoruichi's face, which had changed drastically, and then revealed a smug smile.

Yes, seeing the head of the 'Shihouin' family suffer a setback made him feel better.

"So there's nothing we can do? Are we just supposed to watch Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' leave the Kyoraku family?"

Ye Yi glared angrily at Shi Tan and asked him in a huff.

"The simplest way is for Kyoraku to just marry his 'sister-in-law'."

Shi Tan first proposed the simplest method.

"Try another one, this method definitely won't work!"

"As for letting someone else marry Kyōraku's 'sister-in-law' or something, that won't do either! Shitan, come up with some serious ideas, stop with these ridiculous and outdated ones."

Before Kyoraku could even speak, Ukitake immediately dismissed this method.

"..."

Shitan ignored Ukitake and looked at Kyoraku instead.

However, Kyoraku, sensing Shitan's gaze, did not say anything.

At this point, Nada understood what Kyoraku was thinking...

"Ugh……"

Shi Tan sighed helplessly. It seemed that the 'lovers' were ultimately unable to become a couple.

"Since this method won't work, then I only have three options left."

"The first solution is for Yoruichi, as the head of the Shihouin family, to convene a meeting of the heads of the five noble families and decide at the meeting to abolish this rule!"

"However, if I'm not mistaken, the heads of the Kuchiki family, those guys who have been talking about 'rules' since they were young and are incredibly rigid, will definitely not agree."

"At this point, Senior Sister Yoruichi compromised by saying that Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' was someone you knew, and requested that the heads of the various 'noble families' grant her certain privileges, allowing her to remain in the Kyoraku family, but not allowing her to interfere in any affairs of the Kyoraku family, to prevent the possibility of the Kyoraku family being annexed by someone with ulterior motives..."

"Based on my understanding of the head of the Kuchiki family, now that he has already rejected you once, he will most likely choose to remain silent, neither agreeing to your proposal nor embarrassing you..."

"After all, if the head of the Kuchiki family were to reject your proposal again, Yoruichi-senpai, he would be suspected of offending the Shihōin family. He is not such a tactless person."

"As for the other heads of the 'Five Great Noble Families,' I don't think they have any reason to reject your proposal. After all, this rule is ultimately in our favor..."

Shi Tan looked at Yoruichi and began to speak to himself.

"no problem!"

Yoruichi nodded vigorously after hearing Shiten's words, as if to say that she would take care of everything. It was just a meeting of the heads of the five noble families in the name of the head of the Shihouin family; it wasn't a big deal to her.

"So what's the second method?!"

At this moment, Fuzhu looked at Shitan and asked.

"The second method is simpler..."

"Yoruichi-senpai can just take her to the Shihōin family, and that'll be fine. If the Ise family comes, just say she's not at the Shihōin family. Even if the Ise family knows Kyōraku's sister-in-law is at the Shihōin family, they can't do anything about it. The Shihōin family is not one they can afford to offend..."

"Although from now on, Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' probably can no longer live in the 'sunshine,' with the behemoth that is the 'Shihōin' family supporting her, life certainly won't be miserable! Perhaps Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' is even more comfortable at the 'Shihōin' family than at the 'Kyoraku' family~"

After listening to what Fuzhu said, Shitan smiled and said.

Although from now on, Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" will most likely be treated as a missing person by the Seireitei and will no longer be able to easily appear in the Seireitei, living in the Shihouin family's territory seems not bad. After all, the Shihouin family's territory is very large, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a city, which is enough for Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" to live in.

"This is a good idea!"

Yoruichi's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

Yoruichi felt that simply taking it by force was more in line with her personality.

"Then it's settled."

Ukitake also favored Tokina's second option, since the first option was too uncertain. What if the head of the Kuchiki family happened to use his veto power to reject Yoruichi's proposal twice?

"..."

Besides Ukitake and Yoruichi, even Kyoraku was somewhat tempted at this moment.

"What will happen to my children if I hide within the Shihouin family?"

Just as everyone was about to make a decision, Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' left the mourning hall behind her and walked in front of everyone. With her beautiful face streaked with tears, she asked Yoruichi and the others.

"Naturally, they can only live in the 'Shifengyuan' clan territory."

Upon hearing this, Shi Tan narrowed his eyes slightly and replied.

“Then I’d rather not go to the 'Shihouin' family’s territory…”

Upon hearing this, Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' shook her head vigorously. It was true that she wanted to escape the 'Ise' family's cage with her daughter, but that did not mean that she would choose to enter another family's 'cage' in order to successfully escape the 'Ise' family's cage, even though this 'cage' was bigger than her previous one.

“If you, ‘sister-in-law,’ are unwilling to go to the ‘Shihōin’ family, then you will most likely be sent back to the ‘Ise’ family. As for your fate after returning to the ‘Ise’ family, I probably don’t need to say more. This time, you will have absolutely no chance of escaping from there, and even your daughter will follow in your footsteps.”

Looking at the gentle woman in front of him, Shi Tan seemed to understand why Jing Le valued his 'sister-in-law' so much. He tried his best to appear gentle as he spoke to the haggard woman in front of him.

"No, everything will be alright. My daughter will never follow in my footsteps."

However, after Shi Tan spoke, the gentle woman suddenly smiled, her eyes revealing endless maternal love. Although she might not live to see her child grow up, she believed that 'Qi Xu', as her child, would never follow in her footsteps.

"Jiro, I'm entrusting that thing to you."

As the woman finished speaking, she bowed deeply to Kyoraku Shunsui.

"it is good."

Kyoraku looked at the woman in front of him and nodded silently.

"Thank you to all of Jiro's friends for your help! I hope that in the future, you will continue to help Jiro as his friends, just like you did today..."

After receiving Kyoraku's reply, Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" slowly breathed a sigh of relief, as if some burden on her had disappeared. Then, looking at Yoruichi, Tokina, and Ukitake, Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" bowed deeply and thanked them repeatedly.

"As for my affairs, you don't need to worry about them!"

"Don't worry, everything will be alright..."

"I will bring everything to a complete end with me!"

Immediately afterwards, Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" changed the subject, and a hint of strength flickered in her gentle eyes.

Perhaps it was the strength of a mother, but everyone present, including 'Shitan', was deeply moved by the resolute gaze of Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law'.

"That thing..."

At the same time, Shi Tan narrowed his eyes slightly. He sensed something unusual in Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law's' words. It seemed that Kyoraku's 'sister-in-law' and Kyoraku Shunsui were both hiding something of vital importance from them.

"Jiro, let me say a proper goodbye to your older brother. Go and be with your friends."

Immediately afterwards, Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" used the excuse of wanting to say a proper goodbye to Kyoraku's older brother to "drive" all four of them, "Tokina," "Ukitake," "Kyoraku," and "Yoruichi," out of Kyoraku's house.

"call……"

After the four left, Kyoraku's "sister-in-law" plopped down on the ground, seemingly having used up all her strength. She gasped for breath, clenching her fists tightly...

At this moment, she had made her decision. She decided to use her own life to pave a bright future for her daughter. From now on, the daughter of the Ise family would no longer be cursed by the gods, no longer a caged bird. At least her daughter, Ise Nanao, would be absolutely free.

"..."

After leaving the Kyoraku family, Kyoraku Shunsui and his three companions arrived at their usual tavern.

Upon recognizing the visitors as Kyoraku Shunsui and the other three captains of the Gotei 13, the boss immediately arranged a private room for them to enjoy undisturbed time.

It was precisely the moment the four entered the private room that Shi Tan looked at Jing Le and asked directly, "Alright, tell me! What exactly are you hiding?!"

"Um?!"

After Shi Nada spoke, both Yoruichi and Ukitake's expressions changed.

"Snapped!"

Kyoraku didn't explain anything, but instead placed the two Zanpakuto at his waist on the table.

"This is……"

Shi Tan's pupils dilated as he looked at the two unreleased Zanpakuto placed on the table by Kyoraku.

"Do you even know what you're doing?!"

Shi Tan looked at Kyoraku's sword, pondered for a long time, and finally couldn't help but ask Kyoraku a question.

"Of course I know……"

Kyoraku nodded vigorously upon hearing this.

"Do you know the consequences of what you're doing?"

After hearing Kyoraku's words, Shitan continued to inquire.