Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

"The spiritual pressure of Captain Kensei Muguruma and Vice Captain Haku Kunami of the 9th Division has disappeared from the Soul Society. All captains of the Gotei 13 are hereby ordered to immediately convene an emergency captains' meeting in the temporary conference room of the 1st Division!"

The moment Kensei Rokusha and Shiro Kunan fell to the ground, a series of announcements immediately resounded throughout the entire Seireitei. All the soldiers who were still sleeping were instantly awakened from their dreams, and everyone's expression changed.

"Huh? The captain's spiritual pressure has disappeared..."

"I have a feeling this incident might escalate into a huge scandal!"

"You don't need to predict it, this incident has already blown up..."

"This is the first time since Captain-Commander Araki took office that a Shinigami of the 'Gotei 13' level has experienced the disappearance of their spiritual pressure."

The team members, who were awakened by the alarm, began to discuss among themselves.

The captain's room of the 12th Division.

"It hurts..."

Kisuke Urahara, who had fallen asleep while writing his thesis late into the night, was awakened by the alarm. He first rubbed his still groggy head, then suddenly remembered something, his expression changed drastically, and he became fully awake.

"Oh no! Hiyori has already gone to 'Yūkigai'..."

Kisuke Urahara's expression changed drastically. He then strode into the laboratory where the members of the 12th Division were, and anxiously asked them, "Hiyori, where is Lieutenant Hiyori right now?!"

"If you mean Lieutenant Hiyori, she has already set off..."

Young and resembling a tiny radish, Akin calmly answered the flustered Kisuke Urahara.

"Damn..."

Kisuke Urahara's expression changed drastically. He couldn't care less about anything else now, as he knew almost nothing about Hiyori's situation!

He could only attend the emergency meeting of team leaders convened by Araki first. Once he received Araki's approval, he could head straight to the front line. No matter what, he had to save his vice-captain.

After all, Hiyori went to the 'Ghost Town' to investigate the incident of souls spontaneously combusting and disappearing because she trusted him...

Meanwhile, not far from the Gotei 13 is the Shinigami Academy.

What's all that noise outside?

"What kind of behavior is this, with those brats from the 'Gotei 13' in such a panic?"

After hearing the noise outside, Yuan Liuzhai lost his will to sleep. He got up, dressed, and looked at the empty bedroom, asking questions.

"Reporting to Lord Genryusai, it seems that the spiritual pressure of Captain Kensei Muguruma and his vice-captain Haku Nana, who went to investigate the case of spontaneous combustion and disappearance of souls in 'Yūkōgai' this morning, has disappeared. Captain-Commander Araki has convened an emergency meeting of all the captains of the 'Gotei 13'!"

As soon as Genryuzai finished speaking, Chojiro Sasakibe, who had already gathered intelligence from the outside, knelt down on one knee in front of Genryuzai and told him about the situation outside.

"Oh? So, that means there's something wrong with Araki's 'Gotei 13'?"

After hearing what Quebu said, Yuan Liuzhai immediately showed an expression of great interest in this so-called 'spontaneous combustion' incident.

"Yes……"

After hearing what Yuan Liuzhai said, Quebu nodded slightly in response.

"Interesting. This is probably the first major incident Araki has encountered since becoming the Captain-Commander. Let's see how this brat plans to handle it~"

As Yuan Liuzhai spoke, he sat back down in his seat, turned on the lights in the room, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Lord Genryuzhai, don't you plan to come out of seclusion and help Araki?"

After hearing what Genryuzai said, Quebu asked in confusion.

"Why should I bother with such a trivial matter? Besides, the current Captain-Commander is that brat Araki. I trust he'll handle it properly..."

After hearing what Que Bu said, Yuan Liuzhai spoke calmly.

"As ordered."

Upon hearing this, Quebu said nothing more.

For Genryusai and the Sparrow Division, the death of a squad leader was not a big deal; in the early days of the 'Gotei 13', many squad leaders died...

Meanwhile, shortly after Araki convened an emergency meeting, the captains of the Gotei 13 gathered in the emergency meeting room of the First Division.

Aside from Kisuke Urahara, who serves as the captain of the '12th Division'...

"Regarding the disappearance of Captain Kensei Muguruma and his vice-captain Haku Nanami's spiritual pressure, in accordance with the Gotei 13's emergency response guidelines, we will dispatch five captains to handle this case..."

"You must remember, as members of the Gotei 13, it is our duty to protect this world! We must resolve this matter thoroughly and restore a safe Soul Society to the people of Seireitei and the Ghost Street..."

Araki, standing at the head of the group of captains, subconsciously spoke a few more words.

"Araki, Captain-Commander Araki..."

"My vice-captain, Hiyori Sarugaki, has also been dispatched to the location of the six captains. I hope that Commander-in-Chief Araki can send me to the front lines..."

Just as Araki finished speaking, the door to the emergency conference room was suddenly pushed open by Kisuke Urahara, who was panting heavily as he pleaded with Araki.

“No! You are a researcher at the Technology Development Bureau, you absolutely cannot go to the front lines. If, as the Sixth Vehicle Captain said, this incident is some kind of virus released by the enemy, then in the end, we will need you to resolve this matter…”

Araki refused righteously after hearing what Urahara Kisuke said.

"But……"

Kisuke Urahara was still somewhat reluctant at this moment, and he looked at Araki, clearly wanting to say something more.

"Urahara Kisuke, that's enough! You sent that kid there yourself, didn't you? Trusting your subordinates is something we captains must do. If every accident requires a captain to handle personally, then the Gotei 13 might as well just recruit thirteen captains and dismiss everyone else..."

Before Urahara could say anything, Yoruichi Shihouin stepped forward and reprimanded Kisuke Urahara with great severity.

"Captain Yoruichi..."

Urahara's expression changed immediately after hearing Yoruichi's words. His brows furrowed tightly, even though he was still very worried about his vice-captain, Hiyori...

But he also knew that Captain-Commander Araki was right. If this was indeed caused by some unknown virus, then he would ultimately be the one to save the 'Seireitei'...

"Now that Captain Urahara is out of danger, I, as the commander-in-chief, hereby announce the list of captains who will be dispatched for this rescue mission..."

After scolding Urahara, Araki Yoruichi continued speaking.

"call……"

Yoruichi breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Araki didn't seem to care.

At the same time, Yoruichi decided that after this incident was over, she would give Urahara a good scolding, even though Urahara didn't care about her respectful attitude...

However, they had to show the utmost respect to their master, Araki, and especially not interfere with his decisions. To put it bluntly, these ordinary captains had no right to bargain with Araki on such a major event...

Regardless of right or wrong, in such a major event, all they needed to do was obey the orders of Araki, the Captain-Commander. That was enough. The only person in the vast Seireitei with that qualification was sent by Araki to the academy to teach children.

"Then, Captain Rojuro Otohashi of the 3rd Division, Captain Shinji Hirako of the 5th Division, and Captain Rabu Aikawa of the 7th Division, step forward. You three captains of the Gotei 13, plus Tessai Katsuhiko, the Grand Kido Master of the 3rd Division of the 1st Division, and Hachigen Ushōda, the Vice Kido Master! These five captain-level Shinigami, immediately proceed to the scene of the incident to investigate the true circumstances surrounding the spontaneous combustion and the disappearance of the spiritual pressure of Captain Kensei Muguruma of the 9th Division and his Vice Captain..."

In front of everyone, Araki began reading out the list of members of the investigation team.

"At the same time, Captain Uno Retsu of the 4th Division, please be prepared to receive the wounded at any time. Captain Yoruichi of the 2nd Division, Captain Ginrei Kuchiki of the 6th Division, Captain Shunsui Kyoraku of the 8th Division, and Captain Jushiro Ukitake of the 13th Division, you four captains, protect the Seireitei and be prepared for enemy invasion at any time..."

"Captain Kisuke Urahara of the 12th Division requests that you immediately return to your division and mobilize all members of the 12th Division. Your division is the most crucial and needs to be prepared at any time to face the unknown virus!"

"Kisuke Urahara, remember this: what we're facing this time might be something the Gotei 13 has never faced before—a powerful virus that can infect even captain-level Shinigami. In other words, everyone here is infected. Each of us has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Kensei Muguruma, the captain of the 9th Division, and his vice-captain, Shiro Hisanami! So you are the most crucial person..."

Araki seemed to have thought of something again, and spoke earnestly to Kisuke Urahara.

"I, I understand."

Upon hearing this, Kisuke Urahara nodded thoughtfully.

"Finally, Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the 11th Division, listen to my orders. The enemy's situation is currently unknown; we will assess their combat strength to the greatest extent possible..."

"Therefore, if the captains of the three squads, the five squads, and the two Ghost Masters (both the principal and deputy) fail, you will be able to move out without my permission and wipe out everything in front of you that can be called an enemy, leaving no one alive..."

Finally, Araki looked at his beloved student, Zaraki, and spoke in a calm tone.

Just like Araki, who is the Captain-Commander right now, is telling everyone here that what the three Captains, the five Captains, and the two Kido Masters couldn't handle, Kenpachi Zaraki can easily handle by himself. In other words, Kenpachi's fighting power is above the combined power of these five Captain-level Shinigami.

"what?!"

"I see……"

After hearing Araki's words, Zaraki calmly replied with five words, seemingly not taking the incident to heart at all. In Zaraki's eyes, it was just the loss of Kensei Muguruma. If it were him dealing with Kensei Muguruma, he wouldn't specifically choose to attack at night; after all, Muguruma was someone he could kill with a single strike. The fact that the enemy chose to attack a mere Muguruma at night clearly showed that his strength wasn't much to him, which didn't interest him at all...

"So……"

Araki then prepared to conclude the meeting.

"Mr. Araki, I have something I want to say..."

Just as Araki was about to finish speaking, Kyoraku suddenly interrupted.

"Say!"

Araki glared at Kyoraku who jumped out, then spoke calmly.

"interesting……"

"How should I put it?"

"I think the situation ahead is still unclear. Would it be inappropriate to send both of you ghost Taoist priests?"

"What I mean is, how about we let Master Kido rest for a bit, and have my vice-captain Lisa go in his place? What do you think?"

Kyoraku Shunsui first gave a dry laugh, then made a suggestion to Araki.

"Araki-sensei, think about it, the Soul Society is so peaceful right now. After all, you've almost wiped out all the beings we Shinigami call enemies. This kind of training opportunity is rare indeed!"

Before Araki could speak, Kyoraku Shunsui continued to add.

"can."

Araki nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Kyoraku, do you mean we should go to the 8th Division now to inform your lieutenant? Is that too late? Time is of the essence..."

After hearing Kyoraku's words, Ukitake asked Kyoraku a question.

In fact, Ukitake was utterly shocked by Kyoraku's audacious proposal. Among all the captains of the Gotei 13, only Kyoraku Shunsui, Araki's most mischievous disciple, dared to protest in such a setting...

"It's alright, Lisa-chan should be around here..."

Kyoraku smiled gently at Ukitake, then looked out the window and called softly, "Lisa-chan, come out for a second~"

"exist!"

As Kyoraku finished speaking, Yagami Risa immediately revealed her face through the window of the conference room.

"You heard about what happened just now?"

Kyoraku looked at Yashimaru Lisa and asked.