Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

"Tch! Idiot!" Zaraki was just pretending to sleep; he wasn't actually asleep.

Hearing Kyoraku Shunsui's complaints, Zaraki suppressed his urge to draw his sword and kill him.

If what Tengetsu Sukusai said is true, and the Seireitei is full of masters like him, then the Seireitei must be a paradise, and he would have plenty to kill!

Ignoring the terrible environment, Kenjiro actually lay down on the ground and started to sleep.

Meanwhile, Tianyue Quezhai, with his spiritual pressure level, almost made the Heavenly Step Splendor burn.

If we accelerate any further, we might even break the sound barrier.

At this moment, Shihouin Chiaki was being pulled by one hand by Tengetsu Sussai, looking utterly disheveled in the wind.

Putting aside whether her hairstyle could be maintained, being hit by the air like that must have hurt a lot, but it was hard to resist Tengetsu Quezhai's violent driving.

Enduring this terrible flying experience, Tengetsu Sussai and Shihōin Chiaki spent half an hour crossing more than sixty areas before crashing down in front of Kuchiki Ginryū and the others.

"Captain Tianyue!"

"Captain Shihōin!"

"Shifuin..."

Iwabuchi Ichiki was very excited to see Tenzuki Sususai, even though the various divisions of the Gotei 13 were colleagues who saw each other all the time.

However, Iwabuchi Ichiki was not the kind of person who was good at slacking off, and it was unlikely that he would make a special trip to the 13th Division to see Amaterasu Suzaku.

The Fourth Division has many duties to handle, and Captain Unohana has taken good care of him; we can't let Captain Unohana's efforts go to waste.

However, according to Tianyue Quezhai, why would anyone come looking for him if there's nothing wrong with them? Are they just bored? Tianyue Quezhai would love to have some peace and quiet every day.

"Hmm, it's Iwabuchi. Ginryu, you're already injured? How lazy. But I guessed it was Captain Shikatori who attacked you? You're lucky to only suffer a minor injury in front of the First Captain."

"Captain Tianyue, I did my best... By the way, did you complete your mission?"

"The mission is naturally completed, but I had to use the Shihōin family's divinely bestowed weapon to get here quickly."

Tengetsu Quezhai brandished the Heavenly Steps of Splendor in his hand at Kuchiki Ginryo and withdrew his spiritual energy output.

The Heavenly Steps began to shrink, and the huge single wing that had been prominently displayed by the bird bones shrank, transforming back into the shape of a small cane.

Ryuhei Ise nodded to Tenzuki Sukusai and Shihouin. Unohana remained as calm as ever, squinting as she slowly walked away.

Now that the person in question has arrived, there's nothing more for her to do.

Unohana was still somewhat concerned about confronting her former comrade-in-arms, who was the original captain.

"Captain Shihouin, you've finally arrived!"

"Asuka, go down, leave this to me."

"Yes, Captain!"

Seeing their captain arrive, Hummingbird finally felt reassured.

With so many captains gathered together, Hummingbird, Naomi Iwase, and Iwabuchi Ichiki felt a sense of security.

"Are those Captain Tengetsu and Captain Shihōin? I often hear about Captain Tengetsu's deeds from Captain Kuchiki. It seems that Captain Kuchiki greatly admires Captain Tengetsu."

After escaping death, Naomi Iwase has now jumped back into heaven.

I felt a sense of relief, and then I realized that my legs were a little weak.

Iwabuchi Ichiki was very proud; "That's Captain Amatsuki, whom I used to follow. Captain Amatsuki managed his subordinates very easily. As long as you don't violate Captain Amatsuki's principles, you can live very comfortably in the team."

"I see..."

Naomi Iwase was somewhat tempted upon hearing this, but she hid it well.

Kuchiki Ginrin naturally understood the emotions in Iwase Naomi's words; clearly, she had already compared the Sixth Division and the Thirteenth Division.

Kuchiki Ginryu didn't blame Iwase Naomi, because he thought the same thing.

In the Seireitei (Seireitei), rank and status are strictly hierarchical; a higher rank can have absolute power over a lower one.

Especially since the Sixth Division is a noble division, the rules and regulations are incredibly complicated.

Kuchiki Ginrin, who had served as the vice-captain of the 13th Division for a period of time, was naturally very clear about this.

In the 13th Division, you only need to focus on your main responsibilities; Captain Amatsuki won't concern himself with anything else.

The assessment includes team performance, promotion evaluation, interpersonal relationship management, daily attendance, early departures and late returns, marital status, etiquette and appearance, and qualification selection.

Anyway, whatever other squads have, Amatsuki Sukusai cuts them all off.

In the 13th Division, if you're capable, you're in; if not, you're out.

The promotion system is very simple and reasonable, linking squad rankings, mission risks, and salaries.

There is no discrimination against either the "slashing fist" or "ghostly" fighting styles. Nobody cares how you fight, as long as you can win.

"Shihouin Chiaki! How dare you show your face in front of me, you traitor!"

"Captain Shikatori... I have my own difficulties!"

"Stop talking nonsense, take this!"

Shikato Hakunsai shook his massive hand, delivering a devastating chop to Shihōin Chiaki with the force of a mountain crashing down.

Shihouin Chiaki and everyone else present were dazzled by Shikato Hakunsai's enormous halo. When they came to their senses, they saw Shihouin Chiaki with his hands crossed in front of his forehead.

With his body and waist moving in perfect harmony, he used his forearm to block Shikaku Hakunsai's hand-blade strike.

However, this attack still put a lot of pressure on Chiaki Shihouin's body, causing his feet to sink into the ground and plow a furrow several meters long.

"Captain Shihōin!!!"

"Captain Kuchiki, let Captain Shikatori vent his anger. Without using a sword, it's very difficult for anyone to take down Captain Shihouin directly, even if he's the first captain."

"Oh right, I forgot that Captain Shihōin was originally a karate instructor."

Kuchiki Ginryu was persuaded by Ise Ryuhei to stop her from making a move.

Tianyue Quezhai smiled and shook his head; "Yinling, you must remain calm when faced with a problem. Drawing your sword can certainly solve the problem once and for all, but only if you have the strength and will to forge ahead."

"Captain Tengetsu..." Kuchiki Ginryu only learned half of Tengetsu Quezai's style of doing things. If you can't see the situation clearly, just be reckless. She grabbed half of what she could and ran away.

Little did they know that recklessness must be considered in the context of the situation; a balance of brute force and meticulousness is the true principle.

Then, Shikato Hakunsai's attack failed, and he vanished from the spot using Shunpo.

Upon seeing this, Shihouin Chiaki's pupils contracted slightly, and he too instantly transformed into a gentle breeze.

Compared to the Shunpo chase between Unohana and Shikatori Hakunsai, the chase between Shihouin Chiaki and Shikatori Hakunsai was much more entertaining.

The chase between Unohana and Shikatori Hakunsai wasn't about showing off Shunpo skills and techniques.

Avoid using the Instant Step blindly while conserving your energy.

The primary task is to determine how to move and what purpose to achieve; otherwise, it's a waste of effort.

The chase between Unohana and Shikatori Hakunsai is full of primitive simplicity, where every touch is met with a counter, and one can change everything by remaining still; moving is all about cutting down the enemy.

The chase between Shihouin Chiaki and Shikatori Hakunsai was a pure contest of Shunpo technique and speed.

The Shihōin family has unique techniques for generating power through Shunpo (Flash Step). For example, Shihōin Sennī has a Spiral Explosion Shunpo that others cannot learn.

Chiaki Shihōin also possesses a unique Shunpo technique; instead of wearing straw sandals, he wears white high boots.

These are combat boots made from a mixture of spirit silk and killing stone powder, although they cannot improve the speed of the Instant Step itself.

However, it can greatly increase the ability to attack and defend in open combat, and more importantly, it can be based on the enemy's attack aura.

Stepping on the path of attacking air currents to dodge attacks is like a beneficiary version of the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique).

The spiritual energy was concentrated in the feet, and because of the powder from the killing aura stone, the spiritual energy in the combat boots could not immediately dissipate and was instead gathered inside the boots.

Once a certain level is reached, it can be rapidly released through the gaps in the soles of the boots, creating an explosive thrust.

However, Shikato Hakunsai was so experienced that he still managed to catch up with Shihouin Chiaki using the most basic Shunpo.

There is a difference in strength between the first and second captains. One has developed strength through steady and solid training, while the other has become a Gu King through raising Gu.

Clearly, the latter's Gu King is more intimidating.

The two engaged in a one-minute chase in the air above the forest, which turned into a game of hide-and-seek among the trees.

Despite being on the defensive, Shihouin Chiaki still made some mistakes, revealing an opening that allowed Shikatori Hakunsai to catch up and kick him, sending him flying into a large tree. The tree, which was as thick as a person's embrace, broke off its roots and became embedded in the trunk.

"Captain Shihōin! Are you alright?" Ryūhei Ise asked with concern upon seeing her condition.

Chiaki Shihōin pursed his lips; the feeling of being passively attacked was truly unpleasant.

Slowly propping himself up, he stood up and gazed at Shikaku Hakunsai, who was leaning against a treetop.

"Captain Shikatori, I'm very sorry about what happened to you. What happened back then was indeed sudden, and I was in a difficult position to deal with it. I didn't expect things to go deeper, and it caused you trouble."

"I apologize to you here. I'm sorry."

Shihōin Chiaki swallowed his pride and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle to apologize, which made Shikatori Hakunsai's lips twitch.

She's not some naive little girl. If apologies were useful, then the Zanpakuto might as well be thrown into the toilet and fed to shit.

"I will not question you about why you have shown up now, Captain Shikatori. If you are willing, I will represent the Shihōin family to overturn your case with Central 46 and restore you to your position as captain."

"Captain Shihōin, what about me...?"

Kuchiki Ginryo looked troubled and said that's what she meant.

However, he also bore the responsibility of fulfilling a noble's duty. If so many nobles died without the Grim Reaper's explanation, it would be difficult to lead the troops in the future.

"Captain Kuchiki... I...."

Chiaki Shihōin was also at a loss. Kuchiki Ginryū was indeed easy to talk to, but that was only if the premise was not affected.

If it damages the reputation of the Kuchiki family, Kuchiki Ginrei won't care.

If they leave tonight in a fight to the death, the ironclad alliance between Shihouin and the Kuchiki family will likely be broken.

Others were unaware of the alliance between Kuchiki and Shihōin, but Kuchiki Ginryu and Shihōin Chiaki were well aware of it, which is why they found it difficult to make a decision.

Seeing this, Tianyue Quezhai scoffed, "Yinling, is this matter so difficult to decide? Just simplify things. Isn't it obvious who the enemy is and who the friend is?"

"Kuchiki and Shihouin are friends and are both members of the five great noble families. Although the Kuchiki family speaks on behalf of the nobles, they are not necessarily obligated to protect the interests of all the nobles."

"Because to some extent, the Kuchiki family and some nobles are in a competitive relationship with each other, and you are in a position to be roasted on the fire, so it is normal that you cannot see the situation clearly."

"Don't talk about right or wrong, but talk about gains and losses."