Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

"Captain Fujisai, is it really a good idea for you to take action against Runlin Security Force in District 1? I know you're not drunk, please don't ignore our advice."

"It's not about who's stronger between you and our captain. If we fight with all our might, Captain-Commander Yamamoto will find out soon, right? At that time, will Captain Fujisai be able to withstand Captain-Commander Yamamoto's questioning?"

The mere mention of Yamamoto Shigekuni's immortal drinking prowess seemed to diminish considerably at the mere mention of Fujisai's name. Of course, Yamamoto Shigekuni wouldn't ask for a reason. A mistake is a mistake, and if you make a mistake, you have to stand at attention and take the punishment.

Being hit by a sword demon is truly terrifying; it can even kill you on the spot!

Even if he were insane, Fujisai, being immortal, knew the seriousness of the matter and withdrew his spiritual pressure.

Kirinji Tenjiro, knowing when to stop, sheathed the Zanpakuto from Fujisai's neck and shrugged. Without saying a word, he left the tavern, and Tenzuki Susukisai followed with Shunpo, ignoring Fujisai.

After seeing Kirinji Tenjiro leave, Fujisai, who was neither old nor dead, picked up the broken pieces of the sake bottle on the ground. He drank the last drop of sake and muttered, "The new captain is another arrogant fellow. There will be plenty of opportunities to kill him later."

Walking on Runlin'an Street, Tianyue Quezhai joked, "Qilin Temple is really not funny at all. A muscular uncle and a sickly loli. If they were on a different channel, a lot of people would probably ship them."

"What nonsense are you spouting, Tianyue? If I hadn't stopped you in time, your head would have split off!

"I've already told you I won't die. If my head gets cut off, it'll just grow back. Didn't you believe me before? I told you I won't die!"

Kirinji Tenjiro slapped Tenzuki Susuzai on the head and roared, "Who would believe a hellish joke like 'you won't die even if your head is cut off'? Do you think you're pulling mushrooms?"

"Tch, don't believe me? Losing to you is no fun. By the way, you've made me pay for everything you eat and drink along the way. You owe me hundreds of thousands of rings. How are you going to pay me back at Qilin Temple?"

"Oh no! Ah, what? Iwabuchi Ichiki, go ahead and ask the Fourth Guard Squad for directions." Kirinji hurriedly pretended not to hear and disappeared in a flash, leaving only Tengetsu Sussai and dozens of his underlings looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Sigh, this team is really hard to manage."

His underlings' expenses are all covered by his money. Even if he earns more than 450 million rings from signing in for a month, it's still not enough to support such spending.

With dozens of people watching Tengetsu Sukusai, he gestured with his lip and whispered a reprimand: "Didn't you hear our Kirinji captain's order? Report to the Fourth Division!"

Iwabuchi Ichiki was a little confused. Should he listen to Kirinji or Tengetsu Chosai? He was a bit confused, so he decided to ask a question.

"Boss Tianyue, please give us some pointers on what you would like us to do."

"Remember, you joined the Seireitei with me and are now reserve members of the 4th Medical Division of the Gotei 13. Kirinji is your nominal captain. He is your superior, and even I have to obey his orders. If you dare to disobey orders, you can try."

Iwabuchi Ichiki understood the unspoken meaning in Tengetsu Sussai's words: "Oh, I get it! Listen up, brothers, we're all being raised by Vice Captain Tengetsu. From now on, we'll obey the orders of Vice Captain Tengetsu and Captain Kirinji, even if it means death!"

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Iwabuchi Ichiki smiled knowingly. So what if Captain Kirinji is the highest-ranking officer of the Fourth Division, while the real power is controlled by Boss Amaterasu? Just follow Boss Amaterasu's orders, no problem!

After all, this was the team he had prepared to train, and he was counting on these guys to do the work in the future. Tengetsu Quesai still put in a lot of effort to give them some pointers, lest they become cannon fodder in the Gotei 13 and die without even knowing how.

Even though the Fourth Division has now become a medical division, it doesn't mean they are absolutely safe.

“You are all spiritualists, some of you are samurai and some are wandering spirits, but without exception you all come from the high-ranking wandering spirit area. I don’t need to say more about the chaotic environment there, do I?”

"Joining the Fourth Division means you'll officially become a Gotei 6 Shinigami, possessing real power and enforcement authority. But ultimately, everything here is about strength. I'll have the captain arrange for you to study at the Shinigami Academy for six years before joining the Fourth Division."

"Whether it's healing, demonic arts, or combat, you must excel in everything. With strength, you can become a respected figure and a superior being."

"I told you on the way before, right? The Shinigami armor and the Shinigami weapon Asauchi will be distributed later. We'll teach you how to practice swordsmanship, improve your strength, and unleash the potential within your body."

"Eating my food for a month can increase a dog's spiritual pressure, so even a dog will have decent spiritual pressure. None of you are allowed to let me down, understand?!"

"Yes! Boss Tianyue..." the subordinates echoed.

"Huh? What did you call me?"

"Oh! Yes! Vice Captain Tengetsu!"

"Not bad." Tianyue Quezhai nodded with some satisfaction, feeling an indescribable sense of accomplishment in cultivating his team. However, he only scratched the surface, knowing that with this group's strength, they would all die before him, so he didn't want to create too many ties.

The group from Tianyue Quezhai entered the Seireitei in a large swarm. He didn't see any of the Seireitei pillars or guards, and the entire area was completely empty.

Only when viewed from a distance can one see a distant black dot building.

Tengetsu Sukusai was dumbfounded. Was the first generation of the Gotei 13 going to spring up out of thin air in an open space? This was utterly ridiculous. Were they going to have to sleep on the streets again tonight?

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Chapter 39 Building from Nothing...

The 13th Guards Unit didn't see a single building, so where are they supposed to report now?

And this Qilin Temple is really something. Now that they've all disappeared, Tianyue Quezhai has to make decisions and take charge of the situation again.

Tenzuki Sussai finally realized how difficult it was for Hitsugaya Toshiro. When he was a member of the squad, he had to handle the squad affairs of his captain, Shiba Isshin. When he became captain, his vice-captain, Rangiku, did nothing, so he had to do the work himself. He was still a minor when he had to shoulder the overall responsibility and work hard to handle the squad affairs.

Tengetsu Sukusai could only continue deeper into the direction of the black-dotted building, all the while keeping his sword ready to be drawn at any moment. If he inadvertently wandered into the territory of the Seireitei nobles, he wouldn't be able to protect Iwabuchi Ichiki and the others in the event of a conflict.

It took at least two hours for Tengetsu and his group to get close to the black dot. Only then did he realize that the black dot was a towering white sword tower, with black diamond patterns printed on one side of the white sword tower covered with rubble. It was the barracks of the First Division of the Gotei 2.

Seemingly sensing the movement of Tengetsu and the others, a black figure appeared before him using the Instant Step technique. The newcomer had short, light white hair and wore a white butterfly-shaped cloak.

"I am Chojiro Suzume, the captain of the 1st Division of the Gotei 13. What brings you here?" Chojiro Suzume's face was still quite youthful, and his forced serious expression made Amaterasu Suzume somewhat amused.

After all, he is the future vice-captain of the First Division and Yamamoto Shigekuni's right-hand man, so he should be given some necessary respect.

Amatsuki Sussai said softly, "I am Amatsuki Sussai, the vice-captain of the Fourth Division. Also here with us to assume our post is the newly appointed captain of the Fourth Division, Kirinji Tenjiro. The people behind me are all rookies aspiring to become Shinigami. May I ask how to get to the Fourth Division?"

"What?! The new captain and vice-captain of the Fourth Division?"

Chojiro Suzaku mistook this group for enemies who had intruded into the Gotei 13, assuming they were there to cause trouble. Hearing what Suzaku Sai said, he was completely at a loss. Wasn't the captain of the Fourth Division Shishima Chigiri? Had something gone wrong during their previous operation?

"Quebu, I don't recall ever appointing you to any position. Step down."

"Yes! Your Excellency 丿字斋!"

"Hey! Tianyue, are you feeling a little anxious because you can't find your captain?"

Yamamoto Shigekuni slowly walked out of the First Division barracks, accompanied by Kirinji Tenjiro. Seeing that Tenzuki Susuzai's face showed no strange expression that could make him happy, he was immediately disappointed.

Tianyue Quezhai ignored Qilin Temple's antics; after all, this captain was useless and couldn't be relied on at all.

"May I ask which direction the Fourth Division's barracks are in, Captain-Commander? My captain and I also need to familiarize ourselves with the division's affairs and integrate into the Gotei 13 as soon as possible."

"No."

"What? No?" Kirinji Tenjiro saw it when he entered Seireitei. The construction of the Gotei 13 was far from complete and could not be described as a complete initial stage. He already knew the outcome. Now, his shouting was just like a squeaky wheel getting fed, crying foul.

Tengetsu Sussai knew him well, and he wouldn't have thought that Kirinji Tenjiro would have Yamamoto Shigekuni personally help him build the Fourth Division barracks. This was both unexpected and reasonable.

Tengetsu Sukusai remained composed and showed no fear in front of Yamamoto Shigekuni. What a joke! Even if he stood right in front of Yamamoto and took a direct hit from his Zankatana, so what? He'd just die once, shatter his cards, and escape with his soul. Since he couldn't die, he had no reason to be afraid.

He pressed on, “Judging from the current situation, the Gotei 13 is probably still in its early stages. In addition, I heard that the Captain-Commander ordered the captains to ‘recruit’ members, which is also related to filling out the organization.”

"If I may ask the Captain-Commander, is the organization of our various squads decided by ourselves, or...?"

Yamamoto Shigekuni nodded secretly; finally, there was someone with a sane mind he could talk to. It was one thing for Kirinji Tenjiro to have barged into the First Division's barracks without permission, but he also kept asking him about the bathhouse and such.

With his fiery temper, he really wanted to use the Zankatana to humanely destroy Kirinji Tenjirou, but then he thought that since he was the subject of Zero Squad's attention, he had to suppress his temper.

"The Gotei 13's organizational structure was established with the nobles, and the land and regions were divided accordingly. Your Fourth Division is the same, the only difference being whether or not there are buildings. Within the division, as long as it does not violate the Gotei 13's rules, the captains have the right to make all decisions on their own, including appointing adjutants."

Yamamoto Shigekuni praised Tengetsu Sussai's dignified and unpretentious manner of speaking, but his last sentence, spoken in a slightly heavy tone, subtly reminded Kirinji and Tengetsu Sussai of the proper hierarchy.

Tengetsu Sukusai and Kirinji came out of the same bath. If we're talking about hierarchy, not to mention Tengetsu Sukusai, even Kirinji didn't like doing it that way and completely ignored Yamamoto's reminder.

"Captain-Commander, I do acknowledge that the captains of each division are all powerful heroes, but even if we recruited a thousand people to build the Gotei 13, it would be impossible to assemble such a qualified team for a very long time. Not to mention specialized tasks like building houses and recruiting members for the Gotei 13, it is an indisputable fact that we cannot do it."

"So, Vice Captain Tianyue, what exactly are you trying to say? If you're just here to complain, then there's no need to say anything more."

Seeing Yamamoto Shigekuni's stern face, Tenzuki Suzaku couldn't keep him hanging any longer. After glancing around, Tenzuki Suzaku said to Captain-Commander Yamamoto, "A nobleman!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Tengetsu Sussai, and after a few seconds turned and walked towards the First Division barracks.

"Come in and talk."

"Yes, Captain!"

Kirinji Tenjiro scratched his head, annoyed. "Hey, Tengetsu, what are you guys talking about? Can't you just explain yourselves clearly?"

"What an idiot, Captain Kirinji! Forget it, you wouldn't understand the ins and outs of this, and you probably don't want to understand anything that involves nobles. Here, take some money and go have some fun in Rukongai. Don't ask any more questions. If you do well, you won't have to sleep on the streets for a week."

"Iwabuchi Ichiki, protect our captain. I don't want to see you and Captain Kirinji disappear when the captain needs to step in, understand?"

"Yes! Vice Captain Tengetsu!" Iwabuchi Ichiki and his dozens of brothers responded loudly. Tengetsu Quesai took out 20 rings from his system backpack and gave them to Kirinji Tenjiro. Kirinji Tenjiro, who was limping, was so happy that he took the money and went to drink with his men.

Tianyue Quezhai could only shake his head and sigh helplessly as he watched the departing group. This team was really difficult to lead.

"Please! Vice Captain Tengetsu! Please follow me, I will lead the way. My name is Chojiro Suzume, and I am... a student of Lord Suzume-sai."

"Oh, you too, please, let's go." While Chojiro Suzume, who held no official position, should indeed be addressed as Amatsuki Suzume, Amatsuki Suzume wouldn't dare to put on airs. Although Chojiro Suzume's character made it unlikely he would act arrogantly, Chojiro Suzume could certainly make things difficult for him if he became the vice-captain of the First Division.

Upon entering the Sword Tower, Tengetsu Sukusai saw the appearance of the First Division's barracks. The First Division's barracks were very simple, with only the wooden floor and stone pillars as the main structure.

The barracks were completely empty, with no furniture at all, and Yamamoto Shigekuni stood in the middle of the wooden planks waiting for Tengetsu Sukusai.

Yamamoto Shigekuni slowly uttered a deep, resonant voice: "Vice-Captain Amatsuki, tell me what you want to do..."

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Chapter 40 The Prodigal Son, Shihōin, Thousand Days

Tengetsu Sussai was unaware of any negotiations or deals between Yamamoto Shigekuni, the five noble families, and the Central 46, but he knew this from the plot and the noble backgrounds.

The Gotei 13 and the Seireitei are intertwined. As a violent organization with legitimate law enforcement powers, the nobles will definitely intervene in the Gotei 13, as they will not allow such an organization to exist alone.

The mere existence of Captain-Commander Yamamoto Shigekuni was enough to force them to compromise once; they had to intervene in the Gotei 13 and could not allow power to flow into the hands of anyone outside the five noble families.

For example, the Second Division is controlled by the Shihōin family, and the Sixth Division is controlled by the Kuchiki family. Tsuna Yayo and the Shiba family have also had thoughts of interfering.

Now that the Gotei 13 is newly established, there will inevitably be many power struggles with the nobles in the future.

Tenzuki Sussai believes that instead of passively waiting for the nobles to take action, it's better to proactively signal the establishment of the Gotei 13. It's just unclear what Yamamoto Shigekuni is thinking, and whether the current Captain-Commander would allow such a thing to happen.

Knowing that saying too much would only lead to mistakes, Tenzuki Suzaku was about to mention it briefly and then pretend to be clueless: "Captain-Commander, the infrastructure construction of the Gotei 13 requires a lot of manpower and financial resources, which is not a task that the captains can complete in a short time. But we can think about it from another angle. After all, the Gotei 13 exists to protect the Seireitei, and all the nobles of the Seireitei should do their part."

"How dare you, Tengetsu Suzaku! How dare you speak so presumptuously about noble lords?!" Yamamoto Shigekuni angrily rebuked, startling Suzaku Chojiro, who hurriedly bowed.

"Isn't what I said true, Captain-Commander? Or are the nobles really so petty? I'm only thinking about our own Gotei 13. Otherwise, the captain and I would be sleeping on the streets for a while, which would be a disgrace to the Gotei 13."

"How about it, Captain-Commander Yamamoto? Could you please show me the way?"

Tenzuki Sussai remained silent about other matters, pretending ignorance of the relationship between nobles and the Gotei 13. After all, his position was merely that of the vice-captain of the Fourth Division; it wouldn't be good to get into trouble and be questioned by the Central 46.

After Tengetsu Sukusai finished speaking, Yamamoto Shigekuni remained silent for a long time, as if he were pondering something. He did not interrupt Yamamoto's thoughts and waited for the Captain-Commander's reply.

After a while, Yamamoto Shigekuni ordered, "You go out and wait outside the door. Chojiro, you do the same."

Tengetsu Sukusai and Sukubu Chojiro left the barracks. Yamamoto Shigekuni pondered for a while before sighing, raising his hands to reveal his lean arms inside his Shinigami armor, and gathering spiritual pressure to unleash a spell.