Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 406 One Person's Enlightenment Benefits Everyone

For the next few days, Asuka temporarily put aside her worries and devoted her energy to reshaping her daily life.

Is it true that even a starved camel is bigger than a horse?

Even though the family's main businesses were all shut down and needed a period of rebuilding, the gifts given by the Xia Dalu family were not diminished in the slightest.

What Ruri Chiyo gave to Asuka was an old mansion that originally belonged to a fallen noble family and had been left unused as a villa for many years.

This place covers a vast area, complete with pavilions, terraces, towers, rockeries, and flowing water, resembling a city within a city.

It even has its own small bamboo forest and training ground inside.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door of the manor, Asuka said softly, "6"

"...This will be our new home from now on."

Behind him was the Ubuyashiki family, who had been brought out of Rukongai.

Looking at the magnificent and elegant mansion before him, even Kagaya, who once held a prominent position in the mortal world, couldn't help but be moved and admire the craftsmanship of the Soul Society's artisans.

After everyone strolled to the main room of the manor, Asuka handed over a stack of land deeds stamped with the seal of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices: "Mr. Kagaya, this is for you."

"Asuka, this is..." Kagaya gently shook his head: "Our family has had a comfortable enough life in Rukongai. This manor is a gift from the Kasumioji family..."

"If you don't accept it, you don't consider me family." Asuka interrupted him and shoved the land deed into Kagaya's hand: "Since we're family, there's no such thing as yours or mine, it's all ours."

"Besides, I don't know anything about management or business operations. If I were in charge, this place would just turn into a pigsty..."

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Seeing the unyielding look in Asuka's eyes, Kagaya paused for a moment, then shook his head with a helpless smile.

"I understand... Thank you, Asuka. Kagaya Ubuyashiki will definitely protect this family."

However, even with a professional like Yaozai managing it, the manor is still too big.

The large courtyard, numerous guest rooms, and the flowers, plants, and water features that need maintenance... naturally cannot be sustained by the Ubuyashiki couple and Hina, who occasionally comes back for vacation.

Recruiting staff became an urgent task in order to manage such a large estate.

So, the honest and kind-hearted Mr. Himejima Gyomei volunteered to go to Rukongai with Asuka.

Instead of going to the bustling streets, the two ventured into the lower levels of Rukongai, into the more impoverished areas.

"Namo Amitabha Buddha... These children are so pitiful."

In the deep alleys of Rukongai, Gyomei clasped his hands together, tears streaming down his face.

Before them stood a group of ragged, emaciated people.

Yet their eyes shone brightly as they continued to care for each other's homeless children.

In this corner neglected by death, the line between good and evil is often blurred. Asuka, who grew up in the lower rungs of Rukongai, can clearly see everyone's thoughts through her spiritual senses.

They selected some kind-hearted children who, despite being in dire straits, still held onto hope.

At the same time, I visited several neighborhoods and hired some honest and hardworking artisans who were bullied because they had no power.

When this large group of people was brought back to the manor, the once empty residence was instantly filled with life.

The birds and the spirits made proper arrangements for these people.

Some of the hardworking and skilled adults work as employees of the manor, responsible for daily cleaning, maintenance, and three meals a day.

The salary offered by Asuka wasn't particularly generous, but it was enough for them to live a dignified life.

Those children who were still young but had strong wills were given the status of being born into the Ubuyashiki family, and Gyomei personally served as their teachers and instructors.

Every morning, the sound of Xingming chanting Buddhist mantras and the innocent shouts of children as they sweat, practice swordsmanship, and learn to read and write can be heard on the training ground of the manor.

Under Xingming's guidance, these children not only learn how to fight, but also how to become compassionate and resolute individuals.

Although they may not become outstanding Grim Reapers in the future, and can only use some basic skills, it is enough for them to take care of this quiet manor in the inner ring of the Spirit Court.

The manor gradually got back on track, and Asuka finally had some free time to deal with some outstanding financial issues.

As evening fell, Asuka arrived alone at the Urahara Store in the present world.

"Oh my, isn't this the young lady we just rescued, the hottest celebrity in the Spirit Court, Lord Asuka?"

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Urahara, who was watching TV, greeted Asuka with a smile, while Yoruichi Shihouin, standing next to him, chuckled and playfully punched him on the shoulder: "Long time no see. I heard you're about to become a lower-ranking noble?"

"Stop making fun of me." Asuka shook her head helplessly.

With a flick of his wrist, he pulled out two heavy, enormous cloth bags from his pocket and slammed them onto the table in front of Urahara with a thud.

The bag opened, revealing a dazzling golden light inside, filled with gold rings.

"This is enough, no need for change." Asuka rolled her eyes at Urahara, whose eyes were shining.

This was a thank-you gift from the Kasumi family, most of which he had already given to Kagaya as start-up capital for the manor and the foundation for the family's operation.

What remains is also an astonishingly large sum of money.

Ever since the day Aizen's rebellion ended, this unscrupulous merchant in front of him has been sending him bills via the communication device whenever he has the chance, and even goes so far as to complain about being poor in various ways.

Unfortunately, besides his fixed monthly salary, Asuka had no extra income and could only endure the other party's occasional teasing.

Kisuke Urahara suddenly threw down the remote control, grabbed the cloth bag and hugged it to his chest, laughing so hard his eyes were almost closed: "Oh dear!"

"Lord Asuka, you're being too polite!"

"Talking about money can be awkward! But since it's such a kind gesture, I'll reluctantly accept it."

Seeing Urahara's money-obsessed appearance, Asuka smiled helplessly.

He actually knew it in his heart.

Over the years, Urahara had helped himself when he lost his power.

Even after his disappearance, it was through Urahara's covert maneuvering between the human world and Soul Society that he secretly looked after Shinobu Kocho and the Ubuyashiki family...

Many things simply cannot develop so smoothly.

The 30 million debt may be a joke, but the favor is real.

As a way of thanking them for their help all this time, and also because Asuka really doesn't need that much money now.

Giving these gold rings to Kisuke Urahara will put an end to this matter on my mind.

"...I won't pay you any more money, I'll refund the difference or make up the difference."

The bird waved its hand and turned to leave.

A few days later, the manor was completely renovated and a grand housewarming banquet was held.

To celebrate, Shinobu Kocho not only invited some acquaintances from the Fourth Division, but even members of the Shiba family came all the way from Rukongai to be her guests.

Thanks to the help of the Zero Division and Captain-Commander Kyoraku, Kurosaki Isshin's "crime" has been pardoned, and he is even allowed to bring his children to Soul Society to visit relatives and stay for a long time.

Although Ichigo Kurosaki couldn't come because of matters in the human world, he was focused on taking care of the two little girls, Karin and Yuzu, and caused quite a stir at the manor.

"Wow! Dad, look! This yard is more than a hundred times bigger than the hospital in Karakura Town!" Yuuki excitedly ran back and forth in the corridor, her eyes sparkling.

Xia Li, hands in her pockets, tried to look cool, but her eyes couldn't help but dart around. "Tch, this is what the Grim Reaper's place is like..."

"However, that big uncle named Xingming looks really muscular."

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Yixin, like a foolish father, chased after Youzi, his comical actions eliciting laughter from everyone in the courtyard.