Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

When they got bored, they settled down and returned to Seireitei, only to find that their trip had only lasted a little over a month.

The Gotei 13 members, including their own 13th Division members, are not qualified to know whether Tengetsu Sussai is traveling.

Even when Tengetsu Quezhai went out, there were no problems. In the beginning, Tengetsu Quezhai did often take his men to fight against the Void.

A month is a short time, and it's hard for anyone to notice.

However, the information that Tengetsu Sussai had disappeared for a period of time was still recorded by the Secret Service and placed on Yamamoto's desk.

Yamamoto didn't really want to deal with Tengetsu Sukusai, this troublemaker who was always getting into trouble, so he gave a written document to the 13th Division and asked Tengetsu Sukusai to submit a report explaining the reason for his trip.

Tianyue Quezhai naturally ignored it and let his three subordinates handle it.

The third seat is quite impressive; their actual strength is average, but their ability to write reports and clean up messes for Tianyue Quezhai is top-notch.

The three seats were also in charge of handling the reports on purifying the Void, making them top-tier personnel.

Unfortunately, he was stuck with those two bastards, Tengetsu Quezai and Rokuqu Bayunzai, so he'll never get ahead in his life.

Seeing Tengetsu Sussai after many days, Third Seat Fujiwara Masaki was deeply moved. It felt so good to have someone to rely on.

Fortunately, he went to the 13th Division instead of the 10th Division, otherwise, looking at the members of the 10th Division now, they would be in for a lot of trouble.

Now, Fujiwara Masaki only needs to stay in the 13th Division as a clerk, enjoying a high monthly salary, holidays, and being a leader.

It's been a long time since I've touched a Zanpakuto. What a burden it is!

Tengetsu Sussai received Fujiwara Masaki's report but didn't read it any further.

It was either reports of deaths in battle or lists of promotions; there were no other special events.

When there's nothing to do in Seireitei, it can be quite peacefully boring.

Aside from team leaders' meetings, the team captains also meet and exchange ideas.

Normally, the captains of two adjacent squads would rarely meet unless it was a coincidence.

Only the vice-captains of the various squads cooperate with each other due to their duties, but that is a rare occurrence.

The biggest event on my schedule recently is the annual squad funeral ceremony, a ritual to commemorate the fallen Shinigami, and the upcoming expedition to Hueco Mundo led by Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th Division.

This is an old topic, and Tengetsu no Sussai doesn't think that Kenpachi Zaraki's Hueco Mundo expedition will go wrong.

Unless you're unlucky enough to run into a powerful enemy, slaying a typical Hollow is like child's play.

Because the Fifth, Tenth, and Twelfth Divisions still do not have captains, Yamamoto is indeed getting a little anxious.

While preparing to recruit heroes in Rukongai, the Shinigami in the Gotei 14 are conducting selections to encourage fighting, and the nobles in the Inner Court are also recruiting.

This question is a bit mystical; recruiting a captain-level Grim Reaper is harder than climbing to heaven.

It's quite strange that when we're not recruiting team leaders, a large number of people rush to put their products on the shelves.

Two hundred and fifty years passed, and the Fifth Division, Tenth Division, and Twelfth Division welcomed their Heroic Captains.

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Chapter 127: The Fourth Generation Kenpachi in the Same Frame

As usual, Kyoraku Shunsui was sunbathing on the roof of the Eighth Division's attic.

He buried his rough face under his straw hat, enjoying a peaceful moment.

A few moments later, the sound of hurried footsteps woke him from his sleep.

"Captain! Captain! Today is the day the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force returns to Seireitei, have you forgotten? And there's a captain's meeting later!"

"Oh, it's Asakura. Isn't it still a while before the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force returns? And if they do return, they do return. The Kido Clan will be there to welcome them. Besides, Captain Zaraki's expeditions to Hueco Mundo have always been reassuring. It's been like that for several expeditions. What are you worried about?"

The vice-captain of the 8th Division, Asakura Yutaka, was somewhat anxious, a stark contrast to his captain's leisurely stroll.

"If you continue with this attitude, we'll all get scolded by Captain-Commander Yamamoto. That would be terrifying. You'll have to bear the Captain-Commander's wrath alone. I'm outta here!"

"..."

Kyoraku Shunsui wanted to say something to get rid of his vice-captain, but to his surprise, Asakura Toyo ran off in a flash.

Given his exemplary conduct within the Eighth Division, the vice-captain, subtly influenced by him, might indeed do something similar.

"Seriously, can't we lighten the load for our captain a little? Being a captain is really tiring!"

"Captain Kyoraku, you seem to be enjoying yourself. The Eighth Division soldiers guarding outside all told me you're busy, is this the kind of busy you are?"

Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at the source of the sound and saw the Ninth Division Captain, Ise Ryu, enter the inner courtyard and walk towards him.

"Captain Ise, what brings you here?"

"Really, Captain Kyoraku, have you forgotten that today is not only the return of the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force, but also the routine meeting of the squad leaders? Last time you were late for the squad leader meeting, and Captain-Commander Yamamoto was very unhappy. Before he left, he specifically told me to drag you to the First Division barracks early next time, so that you won't be absent or late when the new captain takes office, which would be too embarrassing for the Gotei 13!"

"Don't force me to take action, yaha!"

"No, no, no, Captain Ise, I'll get up, okay?"

Ryuhei Ise waved his hat a few times in a pretentious manner, and Shunsui Kyoraku quickly put on his straw hat and stood up.

It wasn't that Ise Ryuhei was afraid of actually 'capturing' him into the First Division; the main problem was that it would be quite embarrassing if the other members saw Ise Ryuhei's awkward actions.

Soon Kyoraku Shunsui put on his captain's haori and floral robe. Just as the two were about to set off, Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at the two children, one big and one small, playing in the outer courtyard.

"Um...who are those two kids...have I seen them before? What are they doing in the Eighth Division?"

"Harusui, you must have a bad memory. Those are Yagimaru Lisa and Ise Nanao. They are good friends and are also of noble birth."

“Ise Nanao is a member of the main branch of my Ise family. According to the marriage between your elder brother and a woman from our Ise family, you, Shunsui, are Nanao’s uncle. You met her when you came to the Ise family.”

"Huh? I have a niece? How come I didn't know that?"

"There's a lot you don't know... Both children aspire to become Grim Reapers. Once they reach school age and graduate, I'll have to trouble you to take care of them."

"Why not go to the Ninth Division? Oh right, you're the captain of the prison squad. Some of your methods are too ruthless. Compared to my intelligence squad, it's really not suitable for two little girls to get along."

"Then, Chunshui, it's settled."

Ise Ryuhei coughed twice and, without waiting for Kyoraku Shunsui to refuse, directly finalized the future of the two little girls.

Given the close relationship between his Ise and Kyoraku families through marriage, Kyoraku Shunsui would likely have taken care of him as well.

Ryuhei Ise waved to Lisa Yasumaru and Nanao Ise, and the two of them ran over to him with cheerful steps.

Feeling a little embarrassed by the intense stares from Yashimaru Lisa and Ise Nanakura, Kyoraku Shunsui wondered if he should give them a gift.

He was a penniless wretch; he spent all his salary on alcohol.

Ryuhei Ise quickly came to Kyoraku Shunsui's rescue; "This is Kyoraku Shunsui, the captain of the 8th Division. If you aspire to become Shinigami, you can choose the 8th Division after graduating from school. Captain Kyoraku is a very nice person, and the intelligence team is also suitable for you."

Kyoraku Shunsui stepped forward, patted the two boys' heads, and asked, "How old are you?"

Fifty years old!!!

"Captain of the Jing Band, it's not polite to ask a girl's age like that! You creepy old man!!! So soft!"

Yashimaru Lisa made a funny face, but Kyoraku Shunsui didn't get angry; instead, he smiled.

Such a lively person would certainly liven up the atmosphere in the 8th Division; they'd be quite an oddity in the otherwise dull Seireitei.

In Soul Society, fifty years old is equivalent to the age of a few-year-old child in human society.

Lisa Yagyuumaru isn't much older than Nanao Ise; she's still just a little kid.

Kyoraku Shunsui extended his right hand; "Then it's settled, pinky swear, never to change for a hundred years!"

"Tch, do you think I'm stupid?"

Despite saying that, Yayuumaru Lisa still extended her little finger, and the two hooked their fingers together to make a promise.

Having grown up and understood that Captain Ise was paving the way for them, she looked at Ryuhei Ise with a touch of sadness.

"I want me too!"

Ise Nanao ran up and grabbed Kyoraku Shunsui's forearm, shaking it repeatedly, treating Kyoraku Shunsui's hand like a swing.

Kyoraku Shunsui looked at the two adorable little girls and smiled from the bottom of his heart.

Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at Ise Ryuhei and, seeing that he showed no emotion, sensed something was amiss.

This feeling is strange, as if Ryuhei Ise is entrusting his son to him.

Such thoughts were too offensive, and Kyoraku Shunsui buried his doubts deep in his heart.

After saying goodbye to the two adorable girls, Yagimaru Lisa and Ise Nanao, the two set off for the First Division barracks.

Before long, they arrived at the gate of the First Squad's barracks, passed through the drill ground and the huge vermilion wooden gate, and entered the inner courtyard.

Kyoraku Shunsui glanced around and saw that almost all the captains and vice-captains attending the team leader meeting had arrived. It seemed that he was indeed the last to arrive, and even his vice-captain had arrived earlier and was waiting in the corner.

As his close friend and the captain of the 7th Division, Jushiro Ukitake, naturally wanted to kick him while he was down.

"Hey Chunshui, are you having another tryst with some girl, and he's so infatuated with her that he can't walk anymore?"

"Haha, that's true. It was a rendezvous in my dreams, and I still savor the memory."

"But speaking of which, Captain Zaraki didn't attend the Soul Burial Ritual this morning... um..."

Kenpachi Zaraki merely gave Shunsui Kyoraku a cold glance; "Boring thing, you'd be better off spending that time slashing around Hueco Mundo!"

Kyoraku Shunsui regretted speaking as soon as he opened his mouth; he must have been half asleep.

Compared to the Soul Burial Ritual, that would definitely be more important for the team leader; Kenpachi Kenpachi couldn't possibly stand such a boring thing.

Several hundred years have passed, and the boy Kenpachi Zaraki has grown into a young man and matured considerably.

However, he still hasn't released his Zanpakuto, and he never pays any attention to Zanpakuto matters.

"Ah Jian, Ah Jian, don't be so rude! The festival is very important, and... we get to eat lots and lots of candied apples!!! Slurp!"

Zaraki Yachiru jumped out and tapped Zaraki Kenpachi on the head, her mind filled with images of candied apples.

Kyoraku Shunsui put his hands in his sleeves; "By the way, do you guys know what the captains' meeting was about today? I don't know anything, and I feel really empty inside."

Ryuhei Ise looked exasperated. "You call yourself the intelligence team leader? How come you're completely clueless? Today is Captain Zaraki's routine report meeting after his expedition to Hueco Mundo, as well as the inauguration ceremony for the new captain."

"That's right. The captains of the 5th, 10th, and 12th Divisions have been vacant for too long. Fortunately, they are all divisions that can be filled. Otherwise, if the captain of the Purification Division of the 13th Division were missing, the entire Seireitei and Soul Society would be in chaos."

Unohana Retsu smiled innocently at every captain whose gaze met hers, while Amatsuki Suzaku, walking at the back, was speechless when he heard Unohana making fun of him.

"Don't think I didn't hear what Captain Unohana said. Does she think these three squads aren't important? Actually, if possible, I can submit a report to Central 46 to remove these three squads."