Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

Whether it was Araki's imagination or not, looking at the captains of the Gotei 13 before him, he felt as if he were seeing his younger self, along with his original Gotei 13 rivals, back when his beloved Yamamoto-sensei was the captain-commander...

Time has passed, and in the blink of an eye, Master Genryusai and all the captains of the 'Gotei 13' he knew have become a thing of the past. Now, the vast 'Seireitei' has truly entered his era.

However, Araki knew clearly in his heart that the times were bound to move forward, just as realms were constantly being elevated. It probably wouldn't be long before the 'Seireitei' would enter the era of his good disciple, Aizen Sousuke!

"Go for it, Sousuke..."

Thinking of this, Araki's eyes seemed to pierce through the wall of the 'First Division' captain's room and take a deep look at Aizen Sousuke, who was standing outside the captain's room, waiting quietly.

Meanwhile, in the Second Division's barracks, in an incredibly messy room...

"Ring ring ring..."

A long, noisy alarm clock rang out in the incredibly messy room filled with various experimental instruments. Only then did a man with short, unkempt blond hair, dark circles under his eyes, and a stubble beard slowly open his eyes.

"Huh? It's already the second day?"

After opening his eyes, the man touched his chin and muttered to himself.

"Huh? Wait, if I remember correctly, today is my inauguration ceremony in the 'Gotei 13', right?"

"In other words, at this very moment, Yoruichi and the other captains are all waiting for me to start a meeting in the 'First Division' captain's room..."

"Damn it! Damn it! I was so engrossed in the experiment that I completely forgot about something so important..."

The man was none other than Kisuke Urahara, the newly appointed captain of the 12th Division. As he muttered these words, he was suddenly jolted awake by the unexpected joy and began to frantically put on his clothes.

"Socks, shoes, and a Shinigami outfit..."

"Wait, where did my captain's haori go?"

"Has anyone seen the haori of my '12th Division' captain?"

"Please give it back to me quickly, I'm going to be late..."

"No, to be precise, I'm already late!"

After getting dressed, Kisuke Urahara suddenly realized that his captain's haori was missing, and he was still wearing the white coat he had used for yesterday's experiment, which made Urahara panic.

"Idiot! Captain Yoruichi said yesterday that he had your haori washed!"

Aya, who was passing by, shouted angrily after hearing Kisuke Urahara's loud commotion.

"Oh? So you washed me?"

"Hahaha, sorry, sorry..."

"Because I've been busy with experiments, I really forgot about it~"

"But thank you so much this time! I'll treat you to a meal sometime, okay? Kaori~"

Kisuke Urahara breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Aya Hachisho's words, and then immediately ran towards the 'Second Division's' laundry room.

"No need for a meal, and please don't come back to the 'Second Division' unless it's absolutely necessary!"

After hearing what Kisuke Urahara said, Aya Hoshizora roared.

Meanwhile, in the captain's room of the 'First Team'.

After the captains took their places on both sides under Araki's orders, everyone became serious and silent. After all, this was in front of the Captain-Commander, and they dared not chat as freely as they did outside the captain's room.

"Aren't you coming yet?"

"Haha, this newly appointed captain is pretty good!"

"He dares to be late on his first day as captain? Making all the captains of the 'Gotei 13,' including the Captain-Commander, wait here quietly for him alone—he's got a bright future ahead of him! I wonder what his background is..."

Although no one said it aloud, everyone started to murmur among themselves.

Among them, Hirako Shinji was the most active in thinking, because Hiyori was still serving as the vice-captain of the 12th Division. He had to make sure that the newly appointed captain of the 12th Division was an easy person to talk to, otherwise he would have to find a way to send Hiyori to another division.

"Senior Sister Yoruichi..."

On the other side, the captains representing the even-numbered squads stood on...

After waiting for a while, Kyoraku noticed that the newly appointed captain of the 12th Division had not arrived yet, and subconsciously looked at Yoruichi Shihouin, who was also on the even-numbered side.

As one of Yoruichi's "own people," Kyoraku naturally knew much more than the other captains. He knew that Urahara came from Yoruichi's "Second Division" and was promoted to captain through Yoruichi's recommendation and the final test.

As for Kyoraku looking at Yoruichi, it wasn't to blame her, but rather to express concern that something might have happened to the newly appointed captain, and whether he should send someone to investigate. After all, his proud vice-captain was currently waiting outside the captain's room.

"..."

After sensing the concerned gazes of Kyoraku, Ukitake, and Uno, Yoruichi shook her head helplessly. How to put it? It was difficult for her to tell everyone present that Urahara Kisuke was just that kind of person.

"I'm late, I'm late..."

Just as the captains present were frowning because of Urahara's lateness, accompanied by a series of extremely anxious shouts, a blond young man wearing a brand-new white captain's haori rushed straight to the captain's room of the 'First Division'.

"Click~"

And, with only a few seconds left before he was to be more than half an hour late, breaking Kyoraku Shunsui's record for lateness, he rushed into the captain's room of the 'First Division' and bowed deeply to all the captains present. Then, he said apologetically, "I'm sorry! I was late because of an experiment..."

"This guy seems pretty reckless!"

This was the first thought of all the captains present when they saw the man in front of them.

Chapter 162 Mayuri Kurotsuchi: Senjumaru, you wouldn't believe it, would you?

"Now that the 'busy' Captain Urahara has arrived, our captain's meeting can officially begin..."

Araki gave Urahara Kisuke, who had arrived late, a long look before starting the team leader meeting.

"interesting……"

After hearing Araki's words, Kisuke Urahara suddenly felt a little guilty.

Araki's deliberate addition of the prefix "busy with work" before Urahara Kisuke's name and the suffix "Captain" after Urahara's name made Urahara feel extremely embarrassed, thoroughly mocked by Araki.

"In short, I'll just say a few words here..."

Next, Araki began to speak in a textbook-like manner.

Araki wouldn't normally say such useless nonsense, but after he became the Captain-Commander, he suddenly felt like he had a breakthrough and started to become eloquent...

Indeed, one's position and circumstances determine what one should say...

Just as Araki was getting into his rambling, the team captains were also sizing up the late Urahara Kisuke. The purpose of today's captain meeting was for everyone to get acquainted with Urahara Kisuke, so Araki didn't stop them...

"Bean sprouts, they don't look too hard to catch!"

Zaraki was the first to be disappointed in Urahara. He had initially thought that a new captain would be a formidable opponent, but it turned out to be just another pale, tender bean sprout. Zaraki was truly disappointed! After confirming Urahara's 'attributes,' Zaraki turned his head away, unwilling to look at Urahara again, not even once…

Is this guy really reliable?

Hirako was extremely worried about Urahara. He was afraid that Urahara would not be able to lead the 12th Division properly. After all, the previous captains of the 12th Division were all too outstanding, almost overshadowing the captains of the same generation.

"sleepy……"

Shiba was not interested in anyone else present; he was only thinking about Araki's speech ending quickly so he could go back and get some sleep.

As for the other captains, they were all preoccupied with their own thoughts, each observing Urahara Kisuke while pondering their own ideas.

As Araki spoke eloquently, time ticked by...

"...That concludes my remarks!"

An hour later, Araki finally stopped talking. He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip to moisten his throat.

"You may leave on your own."

Araki waved to everyone present as he watched his mission come to an end.

"They're gone! They're gone..."

As Araki adjourned the meeting, all the captains present immediately headed towards the 'First Division's' headquarters. At that moment, their eyes seemed to gleam with endless light.

That is the light called 'hope'~

Among them, Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes shone the brightest.

"Kyoraku, please stay a moment..."

However, just as Kyoraku was about to walk out of the 'First Division' captain's room, he suddenly heard Araki's voice in his ear.

"Forehead……"

Kyoraku stopped abruptly, reluctantly turned around, and looked pitifully at Araki, saying, "Teacher, I was really wrong."

"You're wrong? No, you're not wrong..."

Araki chuckled after hearing Kyoraku's words.

"Hahaha……"

Seeing this, the other team leaders all slowed down; they were still quite happy to watch Kyoraku Shunsui's drama unfold.

"Are you all walking so slowly because you don't want to walk anymore?"

"Since none of you want to leave, then you can all stay here with Kyoraku and listen to my scolding..."

Araki naturally noticed the behavior of the other captains. He looked at the captains of the other squads and asked them calmly.

"Go! Let's go right now..."

Upon hearing Araki's words, everyone immediately fled from Araki's team leader's room.

"Then tell me your question..."

Then, Araki looked at Kyoraku in front of him.

"Puff~"

Before Araki could speak, Kyoraku immediately knelt down in front of him.

"Master, there were many people outside just now, I'll kowtow to you now!"

Kyoraku looked at Araki and nervously kowtowed.

"Go and guard the gate! Don't go anywhere this year..."

"You need to work on your temper. You're a grown man now, you shouldn't be like this."

Araki looked at Kyoraku and said calmly.

"Thank you so much, Araki-sensei, for sparing my life!"