Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

Thanks to Araki's efforts, the entire 'Soul City' burst forth with unprecedented vitality! This led to an increasing number of people traveling from 'Soul City' to 'Spiritual Arts Academy' each year to register for the entrance exams. As the number of applicants grew, more and more commoners passed the exams, to the point that entering the 'Spiritual Arts Academy' for instruction was no longer a privilege reserved for nobles! Meanwhile, as time passed, a century after Araki's efforts to maintain order, the number of noble students attending the 'Spiritual Arts Academy' gradually reversed compared to the number of ordinary commoners from 'Soul City'.

In other words, after Araki took office as the captain of the Gotei 13, he created an unprecedented golden age for Soul Society in just the first century! In this vast Soul Society, whether it was commoners or Shinigami of the Gotei 13, everyone was grateful to Araki, except for the wise men of the 46 Chambers and the nobles who had been farming in Seireitei for thousands of years and were targeted by Araki.

After all, the reason why the Soul Society was able to burst forth with such unprecedented vitality and create a golden age of talent was inextricably linked to the sages of the Central Forty-Six Chambers, the inquisitors, and the noble lords who secretly controlled the vast Seireitei—all of whom had been exploited by Araki, their wealth ultimately becoming fertilizer. Therefore, Araki always told his disciples, "My dear disciples! Don't call me a hero. I am unworthy to be a hero of the Soul Society; I am merely a transporter of the nobles' wealth!"

"And those noble lords I secretly eliminated, who became obscure fertilizer, and the sages and judges in the 'Central 46 Chambers' who have been bullied by me for over five hundred years and still dare not utter a sound—they are the true heroes of this vast 'Soul Society'!"

In response, the nobleman and 'Central 46' said: "Thank you! Araki-san! Although you cheated us out of our money and treated us like韭菜 (leeks to be harvested), you didn't try to take any credit from us. Looking at it that way, you're actually a pretty good person~"

Meanwhile, a century has passed in the blink of an eye...

The captains of the original 'Gotei 13' have also undergone some subtle changes.

Throughout these hundred years, Araki has remained the leader of the 'First Division'.

The Second Division is still led by Araki's top disciple, Yoruichi. Notably, Yoruichi promoted Ōmaeda Kinosuke, the head of the Ōmaeda family, a superior noble family under the Shihōin clan, to vice-captain, which immediately relieved the financial pressure on the Second Division and the entire Onmitsuki! Araki commented that Yoruichi has grown a lot.

The 'Third Division' was officially taken over by Soi Fon, the former vice-captain who was transferred from the 'Second Division'. Although Soi Fon was initially very unwilling, after Araki told her that as long as she did a good job as the captain of the 'Third Division', she could better help her Yoruichi, she agreed. Over the years, Soi Fon has performed quite well in her position as captain, and from any perspective, she is an extremely qualified captain.

The Fourth Division's opponent is still Uno Retsu. Given the Fourth Division's special status as a medical division, the requirement for its leader is not a powerful Zanpakuto or combat strength, but rather mastery of healing arts and healing techniques! Currently, there is no one in the vast Seireitei who can replace Uno Retsu as the leader of the Fourth Division.

The leader of the 'Fifth Division' was killed by Araki Ichijo a hundred years ago. Now, the position is held by a high-ranking nobleman named Arimura Soma. In the past hundred years, this high-ranking nobleman has been diligent and cautious in his role as the leader of the 'Fifth Division'. He has not made any mistakes or left any handle that would allow him to be controlled by others. He has taken caution and prudence to the extreme. The massacre of nobles by Araki and others a hundred years ago has left him with psychological trauma.

The 6th Division is still Kuchiki Ginrin...

After the death of the head of the Tsunayo family, the 'Seventh Division' was taken back by Araki from the Tsunayo family and is currently being managed by the former 'First Division' Third Seat, Sugiki Souichirou!

Yes, Sugimoto, a veteran who had followed Araki since Yhwach's first invasion and had experienced the first Hueco Mundo expedition, had finally entered the ranks of 'Third-Class' Spiritual Warriors as his hair gradually turned white...

With Araki's guidance, he successfully mastered the 'Bankai' of his Zanpakuto. Although he only reached the level of Renji, who had just learned half of the 'Bankai' in the later 'Rukia Rescue Arc', it was enough for him to be the captain of a squad in peacetime.

The captains of the 8th and 9th Divisions are naturally Kyoraku and Tokina, the 10th Division is still led by Shiba Sawahiro, the 11th Division is still led by Zaraki, and the 13th Division is led by Ukitake Jushiro. These five divisions have not changed much in the past hundred years, except that everyone's strength has become stronger than before.

As for the '12th Division', this division has undergone the most significant changes in the past century! After experiencing a devastating blow—the promotion of the division leader and the imprisonment of the vice-captain—Kiryu Hikifune, who was a rookie over a hundred years ago, displayed astonishing talent and strength. Finally, his hard work paid off, and he became the division leader of the '12th Division'. The speed of Hikifune's promotion directly broke the record for the fastest time for a low-ranking member to become the division leader in all the divisions of the 'Gotei 13'!

The above summarizes the changes in 'Yūkiri Street' and 'Gotei 13' over the past century.

At the same time, today marks the 100th anniversary of Aizen Sousuke's graduation from the 'Spiritual Arts Academy', the 100th anniversary of Sousuke joining the 'First Division' and becoming Araki's apprentice, and also the day Aizen completes his apprenticeship.

Yes, after Araki taught (beat) Aizen for a full hundred years, he had nothing left to teach Aizen. The road ahead was now up to Aizen to walk alone.

The captain's room of the 'First Division'.

Araki, Uno Retsu, and Saito, who is immortal, stood before Aizen, who was kneeling on one knee, silently looking at the young man who had displayed astonishing talent since the day he appeared in the Soul Society. Their hearts were filled with mixed emotions.

To be honest, Araki was a little reluctant to see Aizen leave, since from today onwards, he would no longer have a legitimate reason to beat Aizen up. The thought of having to find a suitable excuse to beat Aizen in the future made Araki extremely distressed.

"Ugh……"

Thinking of this, Araki couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Sousuke, congratulations! From today onwards, you have completed your apprenticeship!"

Araki looked at Aizen, who was kneeling on one knee, and spoke calmly.

"call……"

When Aizen Sousuke, who was kneeling on one knee before Araki, respectfully waiting for Araki to speak, heard Araki officially announce that he had graduated, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, when he heard Araki sigh, he thought Araki was going to back out! Thank goodness, he really had graduated.

"Thank you, Araki-sensei, Uno-sensei's wife, and Vice-Captain Saito, for your guidance over the past hundred years! Aizen has truly benefited immensely, learning a great deal and improving his strength considerably..."

After feeling relieved, Aizen once again revealed his signature smile, honed through countless trials, in front of the mirror in the room. Like a refreshing spring breeze, he looked at Araki, Uno Retsu, and Saito, the immortal trio, and smiled faintly.

However, at this moment, Aizen's heart was roaring with rage: "One hundred years! A full one hundred years! I have finally graduated! Do you know how I have spent these past one hundred years?!"

It can be said that during these hundred years, although Aizen was in the 'First Division' barracks, it was as if he had fallen into hell! He even suffered more than the Toxins who had fallen into hell!

After all, Aizen had to endure the beatings of the strongest person in Soul Society every day! However, Aizen's growth rate did indeed improve significantly under Araki's Spartan-style training!

Aizen has now mastered all of the Shinigami's basic techniques, such as "Slash Fist and Slash of the Demon," as well as the "Rokushiki" taijutsu developed by Araki using the system and combining it with the structure of the "Soul Society" spirits. He has also mastered abilities like "Shunko," which combines Kido and Hakuda.

At the same time, Aizen's most cherished spiritual pressure has also risen to almost the 'first-class' level in the past hundred years! Many captain-level Shinigami cannot reach the so-called 'Shinigami' limit in their entire lives, but Aizen has reached this 'level' in less than a hundred years, which can be described as his extraordinary talent that is unparalleled in his time!

Sometimes Aizen would think that when he thought about the power he now wielded, the beatings and kicks Araki had inflicted on him over the past hundred years didn't seem so painful anymore, and those hundred years weren't almost entirely filled with suffering...

No way! It still hurts like hell, okay? Those hundred years were a nightmare even for Aizen!

For a moment, tears welled up in Aizen's heart, tears that were completely at odds with the persona he had created for himself, a persona that resembled a god! People only saw him as Aizen, invincible in the world, a man of perfect calculation, almost like a god, but no one knew the efforts he had made and the price he had paid for it...

Despite the raging storm raging within Aizen's heart, his face remained as radiant as the rising sun!

This is Aizen Sousuke's incredible control over his facial expressions...

However, no one in this world would ever know how many times Aizen practiced alone in front of the mirror late at night in order to gain this powerful control over his expressions...

"Alright, Sousuke! You don't need to say any more pleasantries here!"

Araki finally couldn't help but speak up.

Araki really wanted to tell Aizen at that moment: "My dear disciple! Don't overthink things, I can hear everything! Also, I saw you practicing your expressions in front of the mirror all by yourself at night!"

However, Araki couldn't hold back any longer. He planned to confront Aizen only after Aizen had completely transcended the boundaries of a 'Shinigami'! The time wasn't right to reveal everything yet; it wasn't the right time...

"Sousuke, I'm giving you two paths to choose from..."

"The first option, of course, is to continue staying by my side. I can use the title of 'Captain-Commander' to keep you in the 'First Division' and directly appoint you as the 'First Division' Vice-Captain! From then on, you will be on equal footing with Saito..."

"The second option is that you can choose to leave the 'First Division' and join any of the 'Gotei 13' except for the 'First Division'. However, if you leave the 'First Division', you will have to start as a regular soldier!"

"Now, Sousuke, your time to choose has come. Choose one of these two paths~"

Araki explained to Sosuke the path he had envisioned for him.

"Thank you, Araki-sensei, for nurturing me all these years!"

"I would also like to thank Master Uno and Vice Captain Saito for taking care of me!"

Aizen smiled immediately after hearing Araki's words.

Let him stay in the 'First Squad'?! Let him continue to suffer Araki's abuse? Don't be ridiculous!

Aizen would rather wander in the "Yūkiri Street" than stay in the "First Division".

"So I chose to leave the 'First Division' and go to the 'Fifth Division' where Captain Arimura is."

And so, Aizen looked at Araki and made a choice about his future.

That's right, Aizen decided to go to the 'Fifth Division' and hide there, just as originally planned.

"Since this is your choice, then I respect it."

Araki showed a hint of regret after hearing Aizen's choice.

"Thank you for your understanding, Araki-sensei..."

"Well then, Mr. Araki, Mrs. Uno, and Vice-Captain Saito, I shall take my leave now."

Aizen stood up from the ground and smiled at Araki, Uno, and Saito.

"Go away! Go away! Your heart is no longer in the 'First Division,' there's no point in keeping you here any longer!"

Araki said, waving at Aizen.

"Then I'll take my leave."

As Aizen spoke, his figure flashed and he immediately disappeared from the 'First Division' captain's room.

"Ugh……"

"Kids these days! Once they grow up, they start learning from those bad kids, never staying home!"

Araki watched Aizen leave and spoke calmly.

"Children and grandchildren have their own destinies! Araki, you don't need to worry about your apprentices' affairs~"

"However, you should probably worry more about your own child's affairs."

"I don't know if it's because you're not trying hard enough, or if my belly is just not cooperating. We've been training together for hundreds of years, but my belly hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy. It's really strange!"

After Aizen left, Uno Retsu said to Araki with a smile.

"Well, according to the latest scientific research, unless there are very special circumstances, it's generally not a problem for the stomach to not cooperate. It seems I haven't tried hard enough..."

"Therefore, I have decided to work hard and strive for excellence from this day forward! So, the time we spend practicing swordsmanship together every day must be doubled!"

Araki first touched his chin, then used his scientific knowledge to explain what Uno Retsu had said.

"Forehead……"

Before Mao could speak, Saito, who was standing to the side, twitched her eyebrows slightly after hearing Araki's words.

Araki's little scheme was so obvious that even Saito, who wasn't usually very bright, could figure it out...

"I think we should act quickly."

As Araki spoke, he took Uno Retsu's fair hand and walked towards the back hall.

Centuries have passed, and today Araki must settle things with Uno Retsu in swordsmanship...

"Saito is keeping watch~"

As Uno Retsu walked to the back hall with Araki, he didn't forget to smile and speak to Saito in the front hall.

"What a load of crap! I want some too..."

After hearing what Uno Retsu said, Saito pounced on Araki like a kitten baring its teeth and claws.

After being 'trained' and 'nurtured' by Araki for hundreds of years, Saito's strength has greatly improved, and his spiritual pressure is steadily rising towards the limit of a Shinigami.

"Clap clap clap..."

As Araki, Uno, and the immortal Saito entered the back hall of the First Division's headquarters, the sounds of fierce fighting once again echoed within the headquarters! Since Aizen's departure, nothing could stop Araki and the others from improving themselves…

Meanwhile, at the Fifth Division barracks.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce myself..."

"This new recruit is no ordinary soldier! His name is Aizen Sousuke, the Captain-Commander of our Gotei 13, and one of Araki-sama's most accomplished disciples! I hope that all the soldiers of our 5th Division can get along well and peacefully with the new recruit Aizen! Let's make progress together and serve Captain-Commander Araki and the Seireitei together."

As expected of the head of an upper-class noble family, Hajime Arimura, the leader of the 5th Division, spoke eloquently and fluently. In just a few words, he introduced Aizen's identity and expressed his loyalty to Araki to everyone present, especially to Aizen.

To be honest, Arimura was really panicking at this moment. This top student of Araki, instead of taking a position in another division, had come to their 'Fifth Division'. Could it be that he was planning to replace it?!

Thinking this, the village captain immediately shuddered. He decided that once a suitable successor appeared in his 'Fifth Division,' he would immediately pass on the position of division leader and simply apply for retirement from the damned 'Gotei 13'! Although his power would be greatly reduced then, at least he would still be alive. Continuing to stay in the 'Fifth Division' would likely only make him a stepping stone for Aizen…

"Greetings, fellow members of the 5th Division! I am Aizen Sousuke. From this day forward, I am a member of the 5th Division family, and also your comrade!"

"I hope that everyone will not show me any special consideration or courtesy because of my status! I also hope that from today onwards, I can get along well with everyone and become a good member of the team, just as the village captain said, who is wholeheartedly working for the 'Seireitei'."