Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

Such scandalous matters cannot be discussed openly, especially since they involve the Shihōin family, so Central Room 46 remained silent.

There was no apparent action taken against Shikato Hakunzhai as the captain.

However, reporting a disappearance to Yamamoto was enough; it was a foregone conclusion that Shikatori Hakunsai would be removed from his position as captain, which led to Kyoraku Shunsui's rise to power.

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Chapter 110 I'm disgusted! Your hearts are all so filthy! (Please recommend and add to your favorites)

In the 79th district of North Rukongai, the four figures seem to be roaming around Rukongai as if on a picnic.

In this chaotic yet free high-ranking area, it's rare to see dense crowds in Rukongai.

Everyone's on guard against each other.

Those who dare to go to Rukongai are basically people with some skills and abilities before they start doing things.

There are virtually no elderly people or children here, because the vulnerable cannot survive here.

Inside Rukongai, only a few taverns were still open, and they seemed to be doing quite well.

"What's wrong, Captain Shifuin? Are you getting hungry from the smell of alcohol?"

"Isn't it because we're usually so strict? It's really not good to let loose when a bunch of subordinates are watching. Now that the mission is accomplished, I can relax a bit."

Faced with Tengetsu Sukusai's teasing, Shihouin Chiaki scratched his head sheepishly.

He touched the ring coins in his pocket again, and his face immediately fell.

"Oh no, I'm doomed! Where are my coins?! Where are my coins?!"

"I have some money here, consider it my treat, Captain Shifengyuan."

Kyoraku Shunsui spoke so generously, but the salary he received from the Gotei every month was really not enough for him to make money every day. Kyoraku Shunsui, a spendthrift, reports for duty.

Although Kyoraku Shunsui is the eldest son of the family, he has started working now, so how could he still have the nerve to ask his family for money?

Inviting someone to drink is a real financial burden that will hurt for a few days.

But there was nothing I could do; I was just too tempted.

Tengetsu Chosai and Genki exchanged a glance, and Tengetsu Chosai shrugged.

He has better plum and mulberry wine in his backpack, and he usually just rinses his mouth with it. He wouldn't say drinking is addictive.

On the way back, Tianyue Quezhai did offer them drinks, but it seems that wild boars can't stomach fine food.

Damn it, they don't drink red or white wine, and they can't even drink plum or mulberry wine.

He just kept drinking cup after cup of that mixed sake, which was so thin and watery it was practically like plain water.

In terms of longevity, it's not as potent as plum wine or other fruit wines; Tianyue Quezhai's poor taste is the only indication of their lack of sophistication.

Kyoraku Shunsui and Shihōin Chiaki, arm in arm, looked like best buddies as they squeezed into the tavern amidst laughter and chatter.

The wandering spirits and samurai who lingered near the tavern would quickly hide as soon as they saw the Shinigami, fearing that the Shinigami would cause trouble.

The higher the rank of the Flowing Soul, the clearer the concept of Death Armor becomes, as it truly represents impending death.

Zaraki walked towards the big tree by the street and rested against his Zanpakuto.

Tianyue Quezhai twitched the corner of his mouth, indicating that this team was really difficult to lead.

A hopeless navigator who gets lost even when walking side-by-side with someone, a brat who does nothing but sleep and try to kill people.

A master of slacking off, whose main occupation is not doing anything serious. If you say anything to him, he will secretly retort with three sentences. He has a rebellious streak.

On the surface, he is a timid and mild-mannered good-natured person, but in his words and actions, he cannot connect with others in time, his words are nonsensical, and his thought process is abnormal.

It seems like only Tengetsu Quezhai is a completely normal person, right? Liking to kill people should be considered a normal hobby, right?

But let them be. Criticism is one thing, but it's still important to balance work and rest when it's time to relax.

Just then, two red spiritual veins entered the three people's spiritual vision one after the other.

"Is this Captain Tengetsu, Captain Shihōin, and Captain Kyōraku? An emergency has occurred in the 13th ward of North Rukongai. If possible, Captain Shihōin, please come immediately without delaying your mission... That's all!"

"Oh? Is it that Shirotori Hakunsai disappeared for decades and has reappeared?"

Kuchiki Ginryu briefly explained the situation, and the three of them roughly understood the emergency.

Mentioning Shihōin Chiaki's name gives him a headache.

"It seems that Captain Shifuin will be tasked with handling matters concerning Shikatori Hakunsai. But what are your plans?"

“This is what’s really giving me a headache. It’s a fact that Lu Qubaiyunzhai murdered a nobleman. If this gets taken to the Central 46th Bureau, the charges will definitely be upheld.”

"Back then, in the incident involving Rokuto Hayunzai, some nobles acted far too quickly, using the death of the Grim Reaper to force Rokuto Hayunzai to rebel and flee."

"Although I am the captain of the Second Division and a member of the Shihōin family, I am not the head of the Shihōin family and therefore cannot make too many decisions. Furthermore, at that time, Captain-Commander Yamamoto strictly prohibited the operation of the Covert Force."

"Perhaps it's because Shikatori Hakunsai is suspected of having a connection to Kashima, and Captain-Commander Yamamoto judged it as a struggle between nobles, so he didn't want to get involved."

“From the time Shikito Hakunsai killed the Grim Reaper and defected to his disappearance, only two days had passed. I had no time to react or even protect Shikito Hakunsai.”

Shihōin Senshō explained the reason in a simple and clear way: Yamamoto did not protect Shikatori Hakunsai.

Because Shikatori Hakunsai did indeed kill a colleague of the Gotei, he was caught in the trap and could hardly clear his name.

Because of their family connections, they were unable to participate in the struggles between nobles.

Neither the 13th Gotei nor the Inner Court had any reason to defend Shikatori Hakunsai.

Even Yamamoto had no reason to come to the rescue, so what excuse could the captain of the mere Second Division have to argue with the Central 46?

Fortunately, Shikato Hakunsai fled decisively; otherwise, she would have faced encirclement and suppression by the captains of the Gotei 13 and become the second Enforcer Nobuzan.

After listening, Kyoraku Shunsui adjusted his straw hat; Seireitei was truly a whirlpool.

Unexpectedly, just a few days later, he heard the surname Kashima again, which almost triggered his CPU again. It was not pleasant to have memories that had been dead for many years attacking him again.

"So now, what do you want to do?"

"The priority now should be protecting Shikatori Hakunsai. Back then, no one wanted to see the Shihōin Onmyōkō, with the help of Shikatori Hakunsai's 8th Division, become too powerful."

"Now that the captain of the Eighth Division has been replaced and the storm has passed, my Shihōin family must give an explanation to Shikatori Hakunsai."

Chiaki Shihōin nodded to Shunsui Kyōraku, who could only respond with an awkward laugh.

Thinking to myself, "So, you've categorized me, the simple captain of the Eighth Division, as part of the royalist faction supporting Captain-Commander Yamayama? This is utterly disgusting!"

They're all a bunch of nasty bastards, maliciously speculating about other people's flaws!

Kyoraku Shunsui immediately labeled the kind-hearted Shihōin Chiaki in his mind, realizing that people connected to the Hidden Forces were not to be trifled with.

They were sold off and didn't even know how they died!

However, even if Kyoraku Shunsui did not have this idea, Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro served as captains of the 7th and 8th Divisions, respectively.

From the perspective of outsiders, this started with the establishment of the Gotei 13.

The Kyoraku and Ukitake families had an ambiguous relationship with Yamamoto, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 14. The fact that Kyoraku and Ukitake became Yamamoto's disciples at the 丿字斋 (a pseudonym) confirms their close relationship.

The fact that the two became captains is precisely because Yamamoto supported them.

Kyoraku Ukitake; how the hell could I have thought of that?

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Chapter 111 Overturning the Case (4000 words combined, please recommend and add to your favorites)

Upon hearing this, Tengetsu Quezhai nodded and said, "Since the Four Maple Institution is so determined, then Tengetsu Quezhai will follow suit and protect Rokuto Bayunzai!!!"

"Captain Tianyue?"

Not only was Chiaki Shihōin surprised by Tengetsu Sussai's decision, but Shunsui Kyōraku was as well.

In their impression, Tianyue Quezhai doesn't seem to be the kind of person who likes to meddle in other people's business, right?

However, they forgot that while Tianyue Quezhai may not like meddling in other people's business, he does like stirring up trouble!

"Shihōin, have you forgotten? No matter what, I, Tengetsu Sukusai, will always stand behind Shihōin and Kuchiki. This is a vow that was made long ago."

"If Captain Shihouin is willing, it's not impossible for him to gather the five noble families and force Captain-Commander Yamamoto to resign, isn't it?"

"..."

Chiaki Shihōin seemed to sense that the medicine in Tengetsu Sukusai's gourd was fake. Despite the seriousness of the matter, Chiaki Shihōin actually saw excitement in Tengetsu Sukusai.

"Let's hurry and head to the 13th ward of North Rukongai. Kyoraku, you can dawdle here. Call Zaraki when we head back."

"Huh? You want me to bring Zaraki along?"

Kyoraku Shunsui couldn't possibly bring a child with him; he's a child himself, how could he possibly manage others?

"I'm not asking you to mentor Zaraki; you just need to guide him. Oh, I think I already mentioned that I will recommend Zaraki as a candidate for the next Eleventh Division Captain."

"What?!"

Kyoraku Shunsui and Shihōin Chiaki were completely shocked. Wasn't it too frivolous to make a child the captain?

Kyoraku Shunsui wanted to say something more, but Shihouin Chiaki's mouth opened and closed slightly, clearly unsure of what to say.

However, it is also known that since it is Tianyue Quezhai's decision, no one else can stop or interfere.

Besides, Tianyue Quezhai is helping him now, so he certainly can't go against Tianyue Quezhai.

When Shihouin Chiaki saw Tengetsu Sukusai, he pulled out a wooden handle shaped like a bird bone from somewhere, with four thin, inserted claw bones behind the bird bone.

"This is....."

"Looks familiar, doesn't it? This is the Heavenly Gift Weapon, Tenka-no-Kage, from the Shihōin family. Are you ready, Shihōin? Let's take off!"

Without saying a word, Tianyue Quezhai directly injected his spiritual power into Tiantaxuan, and Tiantaxuan immediately unfolded a huge cloak frame, wrapping around Tianyue Quezhai's shoulders.

In an instant, Tengetsu Quezhai appeared in front of Shifuin, grabbing his arm and lifting him up before he could react.

The two of them shot straight into the sky like rockets, creating a huge shockwave that nearly knocked the tavern's sign off.

Tengetsu Sussai and Shihōin Chiaki disappeared right under Kyōraku Shunsui and Zaraki's noses. Kyōraku Shunsui straightened his straw hat, looking quite helpless.

"Seriously...this is too reckless!"

"Karaki, it seems that it's just the two of us left to depend on each other."