Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

"Regarding the detention of Kuchiki Hibiki, the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family..."

"The Zanpakuto of Kuchiki Kyoga, the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family, is far too dangerous in the eyes of us, the 'Central 46'!"

"After speaking with Chief Kuchiki, we've decided to seal Kuchiki Kyouga's Zanpakuto! This is to prevent Kuchiki Kyouga's Zanpakuto from having a negative impact on the Soul Society we inhabit. What do you think, Captain-Commander Araki?"

Upon hearing this, the six judges spoke frankly.

"Oh?! Kuchiki Hibiki..."

Araki narrowed his eyes slightly after hearing what the judges said.

"If I remember correctly, Kuchiki Kyouga is a member of our 'First Division' now, right? Since Kyouga is a member of the 'First Division', then I'll handle him. I wonder if any of you have any objections?"

Although Araki verbally questioned the six judges before him, his tone revealed no intention to question them at all; he spoke with unparalleled domineering force.

"This……"

The six judges' expressions changed slightly after hearing Araki's words.

Araki gives face to the '46 Chambers,' so they are the judges. If Araki doesn't give face to the '46 Chambers,' then they are nothing...

"How could we dare to have any objections?!"

"Then this matter will be handled by Captain Araki..."

"Captain Araki, thank you for your hard work!"

Although the judges were unwilling to hand over the Xianghe matter to Araki, the current situation forced them to comply. They not only had to put on a smiling face and agree to Araki's decision, but also thank him and tell him not to work too hard.

"Alright, you guys can go now!"

Araki ignored the judges before him and spoke coldly.

"Okay, okay..."

Upon hearing this, the judges immediately left Araki's squad leader's room, fearing they might anger him.

"..."

This scene, witnessed by Gin Ichimaru, once again filled him with immense astonishment.

Wasn't it said that the '46 Chambers' held power above the 'Gotei 13'? Why did it seem like the '46 Chambers' had become Araki's subordinates as well?!

"Thank you for your hard work..."

"I'm entrusting Xianghe to you."

As for Kuchiki Ginrin, who had remained silent until now, she bowed deeply to Araki after hearing his words. Because the power of Kuchiki Kyouga's Zanpakuto, Muramasa, was too outrageous, the decision to seal Kuchiki Kyouga's Zanpakuto this time was not only the decision of the 'Central Forty-Six Chambers', but also the joint decision of countless nobles, including the involvement of the other 'Five Great Noble Families'. Therefore, even the Kuchiki family could not protect Kuchiki Kyouga. Who wouldn't be afraid of a man who can control someone else's Zanpakuto?

"It's alright! I'm just doing my job as the captain."

Araki simply nodded slightly after hearing Ginryu's words.

"Then I shall take my leave."

As Yinling spoke, she bowed to Araki once more, then turned and left.

Silver Bell was a smart man, and he naturally knew that he shouldn't linger with Araki.

"Yin, go and call Kuki Hiragawa here."

After Araki waited until Kuchiki Ginrin and the judges of the '46 Chambers' had all left their 'First Division' barracks, he spoke softly to Ichimaru Gin, who was resting on the ground.

"..."

Gin Ichimaru remained silent for a moment, but then got up and headed to the 'First Squad' barracks.

Originally, Gin Ichimaru was just doing errands for Aizen, and it turns out he's still doing errands for Araki...

In fact, sometimes Gin Ichimaru thinks that Aizen and Araki are truly master and disciple; they are so similar at times that even Gin himself can't tell who he is facing!

"Click~"

Not long after Gin left, the door to Araki's team's main room was pushed open again.

"Captain Araki, please let me explain..."

Wearing the Star-Tracing Clasp, a symbol of high nobility, and a red veil, Kuchiki Hibiki, looking exactly like the head of the Kuchiki family, anxiously entered Araki's captain's room, his eyes filled with worry as he looked at Araki.

Clearly, Kuchiki Ginrin had already informed Kuchiki Kyouga, and Kuchiki Kyouga had guessed why Araki wanted to see him. This made Kuchiki Kyouga extremely anxious. In fact, he had been framed; he had never harmed his teammates or disobeyed orders.

"You don't need to explain anything..."

Araki spoke calmly after seeing the rotten wood echoing the river.

"Captain Araki..."

Upon hearing this, Kuchiki Hibiki's eyes revealed disbelief. He couldn't understand why even Captain-Commander Araki, whom he admired, couldn't believe him.

"I have always believed in you."

Immediately afterwards, Kuchiki Hibiki heard Araki's faint voice.

"Captain Araki!"

This warmed Kuchiki Kyoga's heart, and he suddenly felt that everything he had done for the Soul Society was worthwhile.

"Ha ha……"

This prompted Gin to give a cold laugh. Gin finally understood the similarities between Araki and Aizen; their methods of winning people over were practically identical…

Now, if Araki were to order Kuchiki Kyoga to assassinate the '46 Chambers,' Kyoga wouldn't hesitate for even a second, would he?

"Hyouga, use your Zanpakuto on me!"

Araki looked at Hibiki and continued.

"No! Never!"

Upon hearing this, Xianghe broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately knelt down before Araki, repeatedly saying, "To wield my sword against you would be an immense disrespect! I would rather sheathe my sword and join the Kido Clan to continue serving the First Division than use my filthy, despicable Zanpakuto ability on you..."

Sometimes, Xianghe would think, wouldn't it be better to give him an ordinary Zanpakuto? That way, all those dirty, frame-up things wouldn't happen to him...

"Rest assured! Use your Zanpakuto's power on me to your heart's content..."

"Who do you think I am? I am the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13!"

"The most powerful Shinigami in the history of Soul Society, do you think your Zanpakuto ability alone can be effective against me?!"

"This is my order to you: use your Zanpakuto ability on me..."

Araki looked at Hibiki and said softly.

"Yes, sir!"

Although Xianghe was still somewhat hesitant, he had to carry out Araki's orders, no matter what they were.

Whisper, Muramasa!

In response, Hibiki quietly released his Zanpakuto.

However, it was all for naught...

"Um?!"

Whisper, Muramasa!!!

Hibiki seemed to be losing face, after all, besides Araki, there was also a silver-haired brat here. His Zanpakuto might be ineffective against Araki, but surely he could at least unleash its release, right?

"Muramasa! Are you there? Muramasa!"

Seeing that Muramasa was unable to be freed, Hibiki Kagawa spoke to his Zanpakuto.

Muramasa: "Are you out of your mind? Do you think I'd dare come out? Who would be bewitching whom if I did? You want me to use a demon sword to bewitch a Holy King? You've got some nerve! Otherwise, why would you be my master?! Impressive, impressive, I admire you!"

"Strange."

Xianghe was still a little confused. Why was his village headman disobeying him?!

A long chapter of 10,000 words~

I had a fever yesterday, over 38 degrees Celsius! This chapter is to make up for yesterday's.

Chapter 169 Forty-Five Years in a Hurry, Byakuya Kuchiki, the Love-Obsessed

"Captain Araki, it seems there's a small problem with my Muramasa."

After failing to communicate with his Muramasa, Kuchiki Hibiki looked somewhat awkwardly at Araki and the silent Ichimaru Gin beside him, and said softly.

"But it's not a big problem..."

"In fact, I still have one Bankai technique that I haven't used yet."

To prove himself worthy of Araki's trust and his status as the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family, Kuchiki Kyoga decided to unleash the Bankai of his Zanpakuto in front of Araki and Ichimaru Gin. It should be noted that even his father-in-law, Kuchiki Ginrin, had never seen the Bankai of his Zanpakuto.

In fact, the reason why Kuchiki Kyouga was valued by the Kuchiki family and was able to marry into the Kuchiki family without any obstacles was because Kuchiki Kyouga was a true genius. Back when Kyouga was still studying at the Shinigami Academy, he had already mastered the Bankai of his Zanpakuto. In other words, when Kyouga was still in the academy, his spiritual power had already reached level three.

"Swastika! Kill Muramasa with no hook!"

As Kuchiki Kyoga spoke, he directly completed the Bankai of his Zanpakuto.

In an instant, as Kuchiki Kyoga completed his Bankai, the Zanpakuto in his hand immediately changed its form. Just like Byakuya's Zanpakuto Senbonzakura, which disappears after Bankai, Kyoga's Zanpakuto was no exception. Muramasa also slowly 'disappeared' after Bankai...

The instant that Muramasa vanished into nothingness in Xianghe's hands, the space around Xianghe suddenly distorted in a series of ways. A young man with short, dark green hair, thick eyeshadow on his face, and wearing a white coat, exuding mystery from head to toe, appeared beside Xianghe.

"Captain-Commander Araki, this is the materialized form of my Zanpakuto, Muramasa!"

The moment the young man appeared, Hibiki, as if seeking credit, respectfully introduced him to Araki, who stood before him. Yes, Hibiki's Bankai was the materialization of the spirit of his Zanpakuto, Muramasa; the young man in the white coat was none other than Muramasa himself…

Muramasa stared at Araki with a bewildered expression, muttering to himself, "Wait, what's going on? I was living peacefully inside my Zanpakuto, how did I get summoned out?"

"Muramasa, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and pay your respects to Captain-Commander Araki!"

Before Muramasa could react, Hibiki's voice rang in his ears.

"Case solved! It turns out you betrayed me..."

"You're so high and mighty! You think you're so great, giving away your own Zanpakuto as a greeting gift?!"

After hearing what Hibiki said, Muramasa suddenly realized what was going on.

Muramasa's brows furrowed deeply. He considered himself utterly loyal to Kuchiki Kyoga, but before he could even surrender and was about to put up a fight, his great master Kuchiki Kyoga had already given in. At that moment, Muramasa could only ask Kyoga, "My lord, what is the reason for this?"

"Captain-Commander Araki, it seems that the judges of the 'Forty-Six Chambers' do have some truth to what Father said! My Zanpakuto Muramasa is indeed disobedient, so it seems I should just seal it away. Captain-Commander Araki, actually, I had quite good talent in Kido during my time at the 'Spiritual Arts Academy.' If you don't mind, I'm willing to go to the 'Kido Clan' and serve as the Vice Kido Master."

Seeing that Muramasa was ignoring him, Hibiki felt very embarrassed, so he simply knelt down on one knee in front of Araki and made the decision to sheathe his sword.