Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

Even when they were training and studying, they were focusing on refining their Zanpakuto and Zanken techniques.

Since they don't go to work for the Fourth Division or the Shinigami Medical Center after graduation, they naturally won't focus their energy on the Path of Return.

Of course, this group of students did not have any apprentice civilians or death gods circling around Kyoraku.

Jushiro Ukitake was very tactful and polite to everyone, and had excellent interpersonal relationships and outstanding influence.

This guy has huge ambitions. Toki Naga is a typical aristocrat. He is gloomy and good at hiding his true nature. If even one out of ten of his words is true, you should be very lucky.

Moreover, Tianyue Quezhai seemed indifferent to the last Taoist lesson, so Tianyue Quezhai directly approved that he no longer needed to come.

If you give me attitude, I'm not willing to teach you!

"Find an opportunity to get rid of him beforehand?"

"Teacher Tianyue, are you done with your work?"

After finishing his class, Tengetsu Quezhai was thinking this when Kuchiki Shigeyoshi, the instructor of the sword-cutting technique, came to the back-to-school class and found him.

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Chapter 71 Conversation and Deal (Please recommend and add to your favorites)

Kuchiki Shigeyoshi, dressed in a teacher's shihaka uniform with a standard teaching wooden sword at his left hip, bowed slightly to Tenzuki Suzaku.

After all, Tengetsu Sukusai is not only a teacher at the Reiwado Academy, but also one of the members being promoted under the watchful eyes of the Zero Division, and the vice-captain of the Gotei 13.

Even though he was a branch family head of the Kuchiki family, one of the five great noble families, he still had to bow and pay his respects to a commoner like Tengetsu Sussai.

The Gotei 13, the Shinigami (death gods) on the surface, have law enforcement powers. As long as they are not implicated in the Central 46 and are not sentenced, they can act arrogantly towards ordinary nobles. This is the confidence that Yamamoto gave them.

The nobles all knew the unspoken truth: whether they would give each other face or oppose each other depended on their own interpersonal skills.

As for placing Yamamoto opposite the Seireitei again, that's no longer possible.

Even Kogotei no Shinigami cannot represent Yamamoto; if you offend the nobles, they'll have plenty of opportunities to get back at you!

Tianyue Quezhai nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and the two exchanged glances.

Having been in Soul Society for almost a year, Tengetsu Sussai has come to deeply appreciate its strict hierarchy.

There must be proper etiquette between superiors and subordinates; anything too outdated and antiquated is tiresome.

Fortunately, Tengetsu Sussai's superiors are either Kirinji Tenjiro or Captain-Commander Yamamoto, so it's normal to show respect to strong individuals.

If he were to grovel before nobles weaker than himself, it would truly infuriate him and cause him to draw his sword and attack.

"So what is it, Instructor Kuchiki?"

"It's nothing much. This morning, I saw the pillar of spiritual pressure created by the battle between Instructor Tenzuki and Captain Unohana. Even the Shinigami Academy could clearly see it. I didn't expect Instructor Kaido to possess such immense power. It really makes us instructors feel ashamed."

Well! It's that nobleman who likes to use polite language again; his first words are always just pleasantries.

Talking to this kind of person is a complete waste of time. If it weren't for the fact that the Grim Reaper's time is so cheap, he would have turned around and left without looking back.

"Hehe... Instructor Kuchiki, don't joke around. You come from the Kuchiki family, one of the five noble families. How could I, an ordinary Shinigami, compare to you?"

"Where."

The two exchanged compliments for a while, and only when they saw that the atmosphere was right did Kuchiki Shigeyoshi slightly lower his gaze and say something.

"With Vice-Captain Amatsuki's strength, once he masters Bankai, he'll definitely have a chance to become a Gotei 1 captain. Congratulations, Vice-Captain Amatsuki... oh, I shouldn't call him Captain Amatsuki! We instructors will also benefit from that. You'll have to treat us to a drink at Runlin'an then!"

“I, Kuchiki Shigeyoshi, believe you are fully qualified to be a squad leader. At least many people in our Kuchiki family think so.”

Seeing that Kuchiki Shigeyoshi had finally revealed his true colors, Tengetsu Quesai's expression softened slightly.

This kind of flattery tactic is very common. In addition, could the following compliment be interpreted as the Kuchiki family wanting to promote Tengetsu Sukusai as the captain who supports the Kuchiki family?

The truth has been revealed, but becoming a captain is not so simple; at least many conditions need to be met.

Regardless of considerations such as which one to kill, whether one can win, or whether one can secure one's position after winning, the Kuchiki family made this suggestion, regardless of whether Tengetsu Sussai wants to be captain now or not.

If the Kuchiki family were to openly or secretly support him as long as he had the opportunity to become captain in the future, then in the Central 46 Room, it would mean that Tengetsu Sussai was tied to the Kuchiki family's chariot, regardless of whether Tengetsu Sussai knew about it or agreed with the Kuchiki family's decision.

Should he go along with the corrupt practices or settle down and be the vice-captain of the Fourth Division?

This was a test by Kuchiki Shigeyoshi, and Tengetsu Sukusai knew it all too well.

However, whether it's collaborating with nobles or representing commoners, Tianyue Quezhai never labels himself.

As long as the goal is achieved, everything else can be abandoned and is of no concern.

Is this collusion? No! It's a trade-off where each party gets what they want.

"Is that so, Instructor Kuchiki? Is this the view of many in your family, or just yours? Who decides this qualification, and what price must be paid?"

"We can help you gather information on the captains of each squad and let you filter it. Once you successfully challenge them, you can secure the captain's position by operating within our Kuchiki family through the Central Room 46."

"Our Kuchiki family hopes to establish a long-term partnership with you to help you solve your problems, and we also hope that you will support our family when we take captain challenges or assessments. If you are willing, you can name your terms!"

"Oh ho ho ho, these are tempting conditions that are hard to resist. But I'm curious about what role you, Kuchiki Shigeyoshi, are playing in all of this?"

Kuchiki Shigeyoshi remained calm and composed in the face of the captain-level power pressure from Tengetsu Sukusai, but the sweat on his face betrayed him.

Kuchiki Shigeyoshi waved his hand; "I am merely the head of a branch family of the Kuchiki clan, not a big shot, just a minor figure with a little influence. However, I am more than enough to pass the microphone, and I hope Vice Captain Amatsuki will give it a second consideration."

Tengetsu Sukusai stroked his chin and nodded to himself. Considering the conditions offered by the Kuchiki family, it wasn't too unreasonable. This was a win-win situation.

Even though he challenged for captaincy, he wasn't absolutely bound to the Kuchiki family. He earned his position through his own strength and thus had a say. However, once he took over, everyone would communicate and cooperate to make things easier.

The five noble families have absolute say in the general decisions of the Central 46 Chambers. As long as other families do not object, any proposal put forward by the five noble families will inevitably be passed.

If all else fails, then convene a separate meeting of the Golden Seal Nobles, and then drag out those in Central Room 46 who oppose you, settle scores with them later, and exterminate them humanely.

"Now that I have mastered Bankai, I am qualified to be the captain, but not now."

"Not now? Then when?"

"How about this, Kuchiki Shigeyoshi? Our cooperation will begin when I'm ready to take over as captain. As for when I'll become captain, don't ask."

Although Shigeyoshi Kuchiki was not entirely satisfied with the ambiguous answer, he was not rejected outright; at least they had a chance to cooperate.

"Alright, I will inform our patriarch of this information."

Kuchiki Shigeyoshi bowed and left, returning to the classroom, leaving only Tengetsu Sukusai inside.

Tengetsu Quesai does have the idea of ​​taking on the captain's position, but he's not stupid and it's definitely not now.

Chihiro Shihōin had already informed him about his visit to the Shihōin family long ago.

His appearance at this time may seem like a win-win situation for both Tengetsu Chosai and the Kuchiki family, but in reality, he has become the Kuchiki family's bridgehead for contacting the Gotei 13.

The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Apart from the Second Division, which was ordered by Yamamoto, it's now very difficult for other noble families to get their hands on the various divisions of the Gotei 14.

Once this period is over, then finding another opportunity to serve as captain would be a win-win situation.

As Tianyue Quezhai was thinking this, another person entered from outside the door.

"Is Instructor Tianyue here?"

"Oh...it's Instructor Tsunayoshi."

The newcomer was none other than Shunpo instructor Tsunayoshi Toshiya, while Shihouin Chiaki was Hakuda instructor. The two interacted during class but were not very familiar with each other.

Tsunayoshi Toshiya, seemingly having recognized Kuchiki Shigeaki's presence, dropped the pretense and cut to the chase: "Instructor Amatsuki, we'd like to..."

Tsunayoshi also gave the same explanation, but he went on and on about the rules.

Tengetsu Sussai lost interest after listening to only half of it; clearly, the Tsunayo family wasn't as sincere as the Kuchiki family.

Treating him, a captain-level Shinigami, as an ordinary Shinigami is, frankly speaking, a way of attaching oneself to the Tsunayo family.

Amatsuki Sussai interrupted Tsunayoshi Toshiya's incessant chatter: "I was just about to ask you, did you talk to Vice-Captain Sussai about these things? After all, Sussai Chojiro is also capable of Bankai, and he has the opportunity to serve as captain and cooperate with you."

"You mean Vice Captain Quebu... well... after all, he's the adjutant of the Commander-in-Chief... well..."

Tianyue Quezhai couldn't help but chuckle. In the end, every family treated him as someone who had no backing and was easy to talk to. Little did they know that Tianyue Quezhai was the one with the least principles.

Collaborating with the devil will result in your family's destruction and death!

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Chapter 72 Super Captain-Level Spiritual Pressure (Centennial Captain) (Please recommend and add to your favorites)

Ultimately, neither Tsunayoshi nor the Kuchiki family accepted or rejected the proposals, leaving them hanging.

No one from the Shiba family came. Given their nature, they wouldn't bother with something like this; they're all political novices.

Needless to say, the Shihouin family has already surpassed the four major families.

They're secretly delighted, and right now they're busy dealing with the Central 46th Chamber and the other two major noble families and their subordinates.

Don't forget that the Shihouin family's clandestine mobile surveillance of the entire Seireitei has reduced everyone's privacy, and they're all secretly quite dissatisfied.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's unexpected strategy separated the Shihōin family from the other great noble families without allowing the Shihōin family's power to expand indefinitely. With just a few moves, he had already gained an enormous advantage.

With him in charge of the Seireitei, no matter how much trouble the nobles cause, it's all just minor squabbles.

As for the captains under his command, they were nothing more than objects to be sacrificed.

The internal strife and infighting between the captains and the nobles were entirely within his expectations.

He would turn a blind eye as long as they didn't go too far.

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Meanwhile, at the Spirit King Palace, on the path leading to the temple.

The monk, the chief of the soldiers, was directing the placement of the Spirit King's Blades on the Heavenly Pillar Chariot. Wang Yue, who had just finished forging the two shallow-cut swords, walked out of the Phoenix Palace and saw the monk with some confusion.

"Preparing the Heavenly Pillar Chariot again? Didn't you just go down to the mortal realm once? Why are you going out so frequently? Is the Zero Division going to be deployed three times in a year? Oh my! That's going to be quite something!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Are you expecting to wait until you need the Heavenly Pillar Chariot to ride it if you don't prepare it in advance? Oh, by the way, what about that knife in your hand?"

Nimaiya Oetsu raised the trembling blade and pointed at it, saying, "Oh, you mean this? This is a failure. It's all my fault for focusing too much on tempering the blade and completely forgetting to infuse it with sword spirit. This is a sheath, a failed asabuchi. Don't worry about it, and don't bother naming it."

He stared at the monk's position, "Speaking of which, monk, did your negotiations with that human Yhwach fail? Just as I saw, right? But even so, shouldn't you inform Yamamoto?"

"We are Squad Zero, and our duty is to maintain the balance of the three realms and protect the Soul King. Yhwach, whose all-knowing and all-powerful eyes have been sealed, is no longer a threat, so we don't need to care about what's happening in Soul Society."

"I really don't know what you're thinking all day long. The wise monk Bingzhu is truly terrifying."

The monk, who was in charge of the first soldier's position, did not respond to Wang Yue's teasing. He stared at the blue sky with his big eyes wide open.