Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

Just like when Zaraki uses Bankai, he cannot fully unleash his power using his own, and instead it will cause him great harm and burden.

The power within the young Zaraki was like a vast ocean, while the outlet for its release was merely a tap.

Even if we force the young Zaraki to unleash his power, the end result will only be a burst faucet and the collapse of the vast ocean.

Thinking of this, Tengetsu Sukusai withdrew his Zanpakuto, Shinji.

He used his left hand to strike the boy Zaraki again from a distance; this was a sword strike, not a spiritual pressure attack.

Even if you use your Zanpakuto to block, it will pass right through your Zanpakuto's defense and redirect the excess power away.

This move by Tianyue Quezhai has always been effective; most people simply cannot withstand this level of bizarre sword pressure.

The sword pressure of a slash can be considered a unit of measurement for testing the strength of an opponent. At least the first captains, such as Yamamoto, Unohana, and Iwahara Kinroku, would not be disturbed by this level of sword pressure, let alone be injured.

The young Zaraki had his chest slashed open again. This time, he could only kneel on the ground and groan. Even breathing was incredibly difficult, let alone retaliating.

"The battle is over."

"I suppose you weren't quite satisfied. I saw resentment and regret in your eyes. In that case, come along. We, the Gotei 13, have plenty of targets to chop down here."

"If you're interested, then come on over. I'll be waiting for you to unleash your power."

"By then, I hope you can add some fun for me..."

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Seireitei, the barracks of the First Division.

The First Division barracks were no longer what they were a hundred years ago; they were now just a simple white sword tower standing there, with numerous gates and walls, giving it a rather solemn appearance.

The security at the First Division barracks wasn't very tight, and there weren't many members.

They are all good at handling team affairs, but it's hard to evaluate their actual abilities.

Standing outside the First Division barracks, Sixth Division Captain Kuchiki Ginrin quietly closed her eyes, resting and waiting for Captain-Commander Yamamoto's summons.

The young man accompanying Kuchiki Ginryu looked extremely nervous, and the solemn appearance of the First Division's dormitory was rather unsettling.

"Captain Kuchiki, Captain-Commander Yamamoto has summoned the Sixth Division. Is there something important he needs to tell you?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. The most basic principles of confidentiality must be upheld; it's a matter of etiquette for a vice-captain! Naomi Iwase, do you understand?"

The female Shinigami named Naomi Iwase was clearly not listening to anything; her heart was still pounding, and she was struggling to calm her agitated emotions.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not keep Kuchiki Ginryu waiting for long. After about ten minutes, the vermilion gate of the First Division barracks was suddenly opened.

They were greeted behind the door by Chojiro Suzuki, the vice-captain of the First Division, and Genji Oki, the third seat officer of the First Division.

Genji, the third seat of the First Division, is considered a veteran of Genryusai. Back when he was still the Genryusai, he helped Yamamoto manage the Genryusai Academy and served as an instructor to teach students.

Although Genji Oki is only average in strength, his ability to handle team affairs is in no way inferior to Chojiro Suzume.

Furthermore, the members of the First Division do not need to be limited by their strength, since the strongest Shinigami, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, is stationed here, and there is no need for guards to be on guard.

"Captain Kuchiki, Vice-Captain Iwase, Captain-Commander Yamamoto has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Greetings, Vice Captain Quebu."

Chojiro Suzume took the lead, with Ginryu Kuchiki walking alongside him.

Naomi Iwase wanted to follow, but was blocked by Ginryu Kuchiki and could not keep up.

Naomi Iwase was puzzled, but seeing that the three of them seemed to think it was perfectly reasonable, she had no choice but to give up. Naomi Iwase and Genji Oki followed at a distance so as not to disturb Ginryu Kuchiki and Chojiro Suzume's conversation.

"What? The First Division Lieutenant's rank is higher than other Division Lieutenants? So arrogant."

“Vice-Captain Iwase, that’s the vice-captain of the Sparrow Club! After all, although the vice-captain of the Sparrow Club is a vice-captain, his strength, seniority and power are equal to the captain. It’s only natural that Captain Kuchiki would treat him with the same respect. How could he let a little girl like you squeeze in front?”

"What? You call me a little girl? You're not a little kid yourself, you're just a little older than me."

Genji Oki smiled and shook his head, then walked forward without paying any attention to Naomi Iwase.

As Kuchiki Ginrin and Suzume no Chojiro walked ahead along the long wooden corridor, Suzume no Chojiro chuckled.

"Captain Kuchiki, have you recently appointed a new lieutenant? The Sixth Division has been without a lieutenant for decades, it's good that the vacancy has finally been filled."

"It's all because my subordinates are incompetent. Ever since the war between Soul Society and the Empire of Light ended, Seireitei has returned to a state of peace and tranquility."

"The Sixth Division is, after all, a noble division. Although its members are proud to join the Gotei 14, they see each other all the time. If they draw their swords and compete with each other, it would be very embarrassing to lose face."

"It's not just about losing face for yourself, but also for your family, so it's hard for them to have a strong competitive spirit."

"The balance of interests involved is difficult to control, so everyone tacitly abides by the unspoken rules among the nobility."

Chojiro couldn't help but find it amusing when he heard Ginryu Kuchiki recount the situation of the Sixth Division.

"Oh? That's...not really a good question. But please rest assured, Captain Kuchiki, Captain-Commander Yamamoto isn't looking for fault with your squad. The reason for inviting you here is a routine exchange between the noble squad and the Commander-in-Chief."

"No...that's good."

Kuchiki Ginryu gets a headache just thinking about her Sixth Division. Everyone in the Sixth Division is a nobleman, and without exception, they are all young masters who have come here to get a prestigious education.

Expecting the Sixth Division's officers to even fight Hollows is simply laughable.

If Captain-Commander Yamamoto were to hold him, the captain of the Sixth Division, accountable, he would truly lose face in front of his colleagues.

But there was nothing that could be done, given the large number of nobles within the Seireitei.

Even though the Kuchiki family was a dominant noble family, it was still difficult for them to balance the interests among the various nobles.

The phrase "a tangled mess that can't be untangled" perfectly describes the relationship between the members of the Sixth Division.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto, in his capacity as Captain-Commander of the Gotei 14, conducted a routine exchange and questioning with the Sixth Division.

This purpose was actually agreed upon by the Kuchiki family and Yamamoto. The routine exchange was a manifestation of the harmonious relationship between the noble class, represented by Kuchiki, and the Gotei 14 (the imperial court).

It would be in accordance with the rules for Kuchiki Ginrin to attend the First Division meeting as the head of the Kuchiki family, rather than as the captain of the Sixth Division.

However, the current head of the Kuchiki family is not Kuchiki Ginryo yet, but he will be soon.

As soon as Kuchiki Atomu relinquishes power, Kuchiki Ginryu will immediately become the next head of the Kuchiki family.

Since Kuchiki Atomu is not attending, sending Kuchiki Ginryo is a transitional process of training.

As the two talked, they unknowingly arrived at the reception hall in the courtyard behind the First Division.

A gentle breeze caressed the earth, softly awakening the cherry blossom branches in the backyard.

The delicate petals swayed restlessly, as if telling the story of the mischievous breeze.

The cherry blossoms waved their petals incessantly, falling gracefully to the ground and covering the entire backyard, as if the earth had been draped in a pink and white velvet carpet.

Ginrin Kuchiki was captivated by the scene of cherry blossoms fluttering in the First Division barracks. As the cherry blossom petals danced, they looked like a group of fairies.

This reminded him of his childhood, when he ran around carefree in his backyard, played with goldfish by the pond, and rested under the cherry blossom trees.

Now, whenever I smell that fragrance of flowers, I can't help but fall into memories.

But we can't go back, everything is irreversible.

The glory of the Kuchiki family rests on my shoulders; I cannot linger or slacken my efforts even for a moment.

"Kuchiki Ginrei, you can do it! You absolutely have to!!!"

With that thought in mind, Kuchiki Ginrei, led by Suzuki Chojiro, arrived at the guest room in the courtyard.

Iwase Naomi was naturally not allowed to enter the backyard and could only wait in the side room for Kuchiki Ginrin to finish.

Upon entering the courtyard, besides the scattered cherry blossoms and trees, you can also see Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who has taken off his First Division Captain's haori and is sipping tea with his eyes closed.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni closed his eyes to rest, kneeling motionless on the tatami mat, as if he were already asleep.

This was the first time Kuchiki Ginryu had ever seen Captain-Commander Yamamoto without his captain's haori and with his cane in hand.

For a moment, I didn't know whether I should speak up or not disturb Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

"Is this Kuchiki Ginryu? Please come in and have a seat."

"Yes, Captain-Commander Yamamoto!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni squinted, his sparse samurai hair completely white, his aged appearance did not add any charm to his squinty eyes.

His murderous aura had long since been concealed, and instead, his squinting eyes made him appear much more benevolent.

Having never seen Captain-Commander Yamamoto wield his sword to kill enemies, Kuchiki Ginrin naturally believed in the real Captain-Commander Yamamoto before her.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni slowly lowered his head and said, "Would you like some tea? I've prepared some camellia tea for you, and I also have chrysanthemum tea..."

"Oh, is it Tsubaki? The 6th Division's flower girl suits me very well. Vice-Captain Sparrow is really thoughtful."

"Chojiro is indeed quite meticulous. He arranged for the cherry blossom trees in this courtyard to be planted. He originally planned to plant chrysanthemums, but it didn't seem to be working well, so he dropped the idea."

"April is the perfect time of year; the sight of cherry blossoms fluttering in the air is truly enchanting."

"However, the incomparably beautiful spring flowers only bloom in this season, a truly fleeting beauty. Some people are always attached to the momentary beauty of youth, but they do not know that blooming and withering are merely the natural order of all things, ultimately returning to nothingness."

"...The Captain is right."

Kuchiki Ginrin had no idea what Captain-Commander Yamamoto was saying.

He didn't think that Captain-Commander Yamamoto had called him over to talk about cherry blossoms and other trivial matters. Did Captain-Commander Yamamoto have some hidden meaning behind the cherry blossoms?

Yamamoto Genryusai moved the teacup to Kuchiki Ginryu and handed him the hot water that had been brewed for the camellia.

Rotten Wood Silver Bell quickly caught it, and the two sat facing each other to enjoy tea.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni watched the cherry blossoms fall without saying a word, as did Kuchiki Ginryu; the two fell into an eerie yet tacit silence.

Time passed second by second, and it was almost dusk, the time when the sun would set.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Kuchiki Ginryu, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni left the backyard first.

It means to let the rotten wood and silver bells do as they please, to let them go wherever they want.

After leaving the First Division barracks, Kuchiki Ginryu still couldn't understand why Captain-Commander Yamamoto had summoned him for a talk.

She could only come up with an excuse, and Kuchiki Ginrin could only imagine that Captain-Commander Yamamoto was using the meaning of cherry blossoms.

This was a warning to the Kuchiki family not to be too ostentatious, or to say that the Sixth Division should not become a fleeting phenomenon like cherry blossoms.

However, Captain-Commander Yamamoto's intentions are unclear, but it seems that some trouble is on its way.

When the two returned to the Sixth Division, they saw the Third Seat approaching them with a report.