Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

This inexplicable closeness made him feel absurd and awkward, and he felt ashamed and repulsed.

But closeness is closeness, and in the end, Kenpachi Zaraki still couldn't shake off the pink-haired child.

"Hey kid, you're really not anyone's child, why are you clinging to me like this?"

"Yachiru...Yachiru, Yachiru..."

"You like Yachiru that much? Then I'll call you Yachiru, how about Zaraki Yachiru? No way, how can I, Zaraki Kenpachi, take a child with me? You should just call me 'Holding onto the Thigh'!"

Kenpachi Zaraki completely forgot about the secret order from Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto to summon him, and started playing a naming game with a pink-haired kid in the Fourth Division's infirmary.

It's easy to imagine how furious Captain-Commander Yamamoto would be afterwards.

......

After the team leaders' meeting, another two weeks of peace passed before Central Room 46 held its routine meeting two months ahead of schedule.

As for the matter of Shikato Hakunsai, it was indeed a trivial matter, just as the head of the Shihōin family said.

Because, if one insists on saying so, it is impossible to completely threaten any specific noble family or affect their interests.

She was merely overseeing the Seireitei and doing some dirty work. Since the Gotei 13 and Shihouin were willing to side with her, there was no need to pay any more attention to them. This was the opinion of most of the sages in Chamber 46.

Shihouin Chiaki did not stand up for Shihouin Chiaki's report; the matter was simply read aloud by the presiding judge and then the matter was dropped.

The sages, on the other hand, focused their energy and attention on the various conflicts of interest that followed, engaging in mutual maneuvering.

This includes the issue of tax balance among various shops in Runlin'an District 1, and this issue will be explained in detail.

Of course, all the sages in Room 46 consciously skipped all the shops run by the five major families, including the Tengetsu Sussai Food Shop, which was managed by Shihōin.

Everyone takes turns performing, haggling over every little bit of benefit and power.

And discussing these things is the main theme of CCTV-46.

As for whether Lu Qu Bayunzhai serves as the captain or which Quincy has attacked, that's none of their business.

Even if the sky falls, the Gotei 13, the four noble families, and the Zero Division will hold it up; there's no need to worry about so many things.

The Central 46 Room thus quietly completed its routine meeting without any hearings from the 13th Guard Team.

That evening, a meeting of the four noble families was held, but the family that oversees Hell was still absent.

The heads of the Shihōin, Kuchiki, and Shiba families used the pretext of intimidating the Seireitei.

The proposals to build the Double Punishment Hill, develop execution artifacts by the Shihōin Temple, construct the Palace of Repentance, and establish the Great Demon Path Clan were passed.

The proposal to build the Double Kill Hill and develop execution artifacts was initiated by the Shihouin family, perhaps to save face for the Kuchiki family.

After all, the noble Grim Reaper had died, so it wouldn't make sense to just casually fool the Kuchiki family.

Furthermore, the construction of the Palace of Penitence and the Hill of Twin Punishments will allow the four major families to strengthen their control and influence over the Thirteen Guardian Divisions.

Kenichiro Shihōin and Azumi Kuchiki still believed that their control over the Gotei 13 was too weak.

Having only Tianyue Quezhai as a base is not enough; after all, even a cunning rabbit has three burrows.

When the two approached Tianyue Quezhai to discuss the matter, Tianyue Quezhai readily agreed, showing that he didn't need to worry about such things at all.

The reason for establishing the Ghost Path Clan was that the size of the Noble Supervisory Team was simply insufficient.

Moreover, given the inconsistent work ethic of the aristocratic supervisory team, getting them to work required begging and pleading.

Even the Shihōin and Kuchiki families couldn't force the supervisors to work diligently.

It's inevitable that people will outwardly comply but inwardly defy you, and if that causes trouble, they can be held accountable.

But in the end, isn't it you who has to clean up the mess?

Therefore, starting from scratch and recruiting obedient and promising new blood from the True Spiritual Arts Academy to build a team is much easier than managing a noble team.

......

Chapter 123 Ancestral Soi Fong, Ancestral Plains

The squad leader of the garrison, Izawa Shido, has recently risen to prominence, serving concurrently as the captain of the garrison in both the Fourth and Second Divisions. He has taken on all sorts of projects, big and small, within the Seireitei.

He was also summoned to the First Division by Captain-Commander Yamamoto to be assigned to a secret construction project.

This greatly flattered Izawa Shido, as some Shinigami never even get a chance to join the First Division in their entire lives.

However, this was followed by covert operations and messengers who treated their garrison colleagues like prisoners, keeping them under close surveillance.

They practically laid out their underwear: how many people are in their family, where they're from, their marital status.

Sigh! In the end, outsourced work is different from the original work. If Izawa Shido were still a member of the Shihōin clan, he wouldn't have to suffer this injustice.

Being secretly monitored by mobile surveillance is really infuriating and makes me feel uncomfortable.

Izawa Shido and his garrison troops shared a similar fate with the members of the 10th Division.

They were all questioned by the covert operations team, and none of them escaped.

Without their captain's protection, the members of the 10th Division felt insecure walking in front of the other divisions, inexplicably feeling inferior.

At this moment, the Shinigami members of the 10th Division especially hoped that a captain would be appointed right now, and it didn't matter who it was.

Acting Captain and Vice Captain Takayanagi Hideo, with his long hair standing on end and a vice captain's badge strapped to his left shoulder, stood at the gate of the 10th Division's headquarters, negotiating with the 2nd Division's Vice Captain, Hatsuhiko.

Although Takayanagi Hideo felt a little awkward, he hid his emotions well. "Vice-Captain Bee, thank you for your hard work. But entrusting such a confidential mission to our 10th Division shows how much trust they have in us!"

Hummingbird was incredibly astute; she picked up on the sarcastic tone in Takayanagi Hideo's words but completely ignored these details.

Anyway, many people are dissatisfied with the covert operations, but what does it have to do with a mere vice-captain?

The ability to suppress and control one's emotions is a skill that must be mastered in covert operations, and he is used to such small situations.

"This was a mission directly assigned by Captain-Commander Yamamoto. Even I have no right to know about it. Perhaps Captain Shihouin knows. If you want to know the specific details, you can consult him."

"...I was being presumptuous! I'm sorry."

Takayanagi Hideo bowed slightly, and Bee Bird returned the bow and immediately left.

As instructed by the deputy captain, they only needed to go to a certain location in the Seireitei to help the garrison guards keep watch on the outer perimeter of a certain position.

With the 10th Division members on guard around the perimeter, the Secret Service controlling the pace in the middle, and the garrison troops carrying out construction at the very center.

As for what they'll build, who knows!

A short while later, a delicate figure appeared in front of Takayanagi Hideo.

She was also wearing a black bodysuit for stealth and mobility, and her long hair was tied up at the back of her head with an extremely thin hairpin.

Takayanagi Hideo thought maliciously, "The bodies of the covert fighters don't get any extra decorations. Could the hairpin in this woman's hair also be a weapon that can be used for assassination?"

However, his intuition was correct; the hairpin was indeed a weapon coated with deadly poison.

"I am Soi Fon, the Third Seat of the Fourth Division, and the liaison between the Tenth Division and the Onmitsukido. If Lieutenant-Captain Takayanagi has any questions, please let me know so I can resolve them. But it would be best if there were no questions, and there absolutely cannot be any!"

"..."

Hummingbird had learned to do things like Captain Shihōin, and her official tone was very good, so it didn't feel too abrupt.

However, Soi Fon, who is a doer, doesn't talk the talk; the most lovable people are those who don't cause her trouble.

The girl in front of them was an outstanding talent from the Bee Clan, who was given the title of 'Soi Fon' by the Second Division because of her excellent performance.

Whether it's her mastery of the Instant Step or her petite stature, she's naturally suited for stealth maneuvers.

Soi Fon's overbearing demeanor made Takayanagi Hideo uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Soi Fon quickly finished speaking and disappeared from the spot using Shunpo, allowing Takayanagi Hideo to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Just as I suspected! The rumors were true. Getting involved with the stealth units will definitely lead to disaster!"

Soi Fon's Shunpo skill is very high; it lands silently and without any after-sound explosion, next to Hummingbird, who has just walked a short distance away, and they walk together.

"Hey Asuka, why don't you just contact Takayanagi Hideo directly instead of making me do it? You're the Second Division's vice-captain, aren't you? Making a third seat and the tenth division's vice-captain work together instead of having someone of the same vice-captain level will make people say that our Second Division is abusing our power!"

“Linghua, you are the one nurtured by the Bee family, while I am merely a son-in-law of the Bee family. Captain Sifengyuan instructed that you must be given a certain stage. Moreover... in the end, I am just an outsider who has been given the Bee family title.”

"Asuka! Aren't we one? Why do you think like that! Don't say things like that!"

A bee named Linghua or Bee Linghua hugged Humming Bird, making Humming Bird blush. Humming Bird quickly pulled away from Bee Linghua while looking around to see if any of its comrades had seen it.

"After this mission is completed, Father told us to prepare for the wedding. Even if it's not as grand as the Shihouin family's festival, there are still many things to prepare in advance."

"Although I also hate standing in a heavy formal dress all day, please bear with it for our future!"

When Feng Fei Niao saw the usually aloof beauty now so delicate and adorable, he couldn't help but hug Feng Ling Hua and pat her head.

"Yes! I will, for you..."

"Oh! I didn't disturb you two, did I? Am I some kind of nuisance?"

"Captain!!!"

Upon hearing Chiaki Shihōin's voice, the two blushed and quickly separated.

I couldn't bear to look at my captain's teasing expression; it was so embarrassing!

Chiaki Shihōin laughed heartily; "Don't worry, I'll officiate at your wedding. I wish you a long and happy marriage in advance."

"Before that, come with me."

Yes! Yes!

Bee Bird and Bee Linghua quickly returned to their roles, acting even more unapproachable than before.

Chiaki Shihōin could only shake his head. Young people still need to experience things, but that's what youth is all about!

The two men didn't dare ask about the itinerary, so they just hung behind the two men and exchanged glances.

Following Shihouin Chiaki's route, the two soon discovered that they were heading to the 13th Division.

Of the 13th Division Captain Amatsuki and Lieutenant Shikatori, only Humble Asuka had witnessed Captain Amatsuki's style of doing things, and his decisive actions left a great impression on her.

Hō Ryōka had never met the captain and vice-captain of the 13th Division, but she regularly monitored information on students enrolled at the Shinigami Academy of Spiritual Arts and cooperated with the 13th Division on field missions to investigate purification matters in various parts of the Rukongai.

He learned from the members of the 13th Division and his colleagues in the Onmitsukido, as well as from his father, the head of the Hachi family, who explained to him who in the Seireitei he could mess with and who he should not.

Captain Amatsuki of the 13th Division was specifically labeled.

Even though Feng Linghua didn't know the relationship between Captain Tianyue and Shifengyuan, the mere fact that he held the Sage's Seat in Room 46 made him a powerful figure that even the Secret Service agents couldn't afford to offend.

However, just to be on the safe side, Bee Bird warned, "Ling Hua, you can't be rude when you see Captain Amatsuki and Vice Captain Shikatori!"