Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 133 Chapter 132: Prisoner

apologize.

It is usually interpreted as the act of expressing one's feelings to the victim due to a guilty conscience caused by some wrong behavior.

This is a truth that all the little ghosts in Rukongai understand, and it is even more impossible for Arima Shizuka not to know it.

After all, I do things like sliding on my knees a lot every day...

But ah.

Some people are destined to have nothing to do with these behaviors.

Arima Shizuka also stared at Kuchiki Ginling in front of him in a daze. After a while, he stammered and spoke.

"Ah...um, Lord Kuchiki, you don't have to be like this."

After all, it's just a small matter, not to mention it has nothing to do with Xiu Mu Yin Ling.

Saying these words at this time even made Arima Shizuka feel uncomfortable all over.

Yep! It will shorten your lifespan!

The other party's expression was quite calm.

"Arima-kun, this is just my personal opinion. It has nothing to do with your identity or family."

Ah, so that’s the case… That won’t work!
Even if an apology is to be made, it should be the person involved who makes the first move. What's the point of doing it on behalf of someone else... It's a bit awkward.

"Well, are you making a big fuss about it?"

This sentence itself is a bit rude.

If it weren't for the special situation, Arima Jing wouldn't have asked so easily.

Now, I also have to consider that we have been together for a month, and that although he is serious, he is not pedantic...

In such a private occasion, it is relatively normal to say something relaxed and not nervous.

However, facing Arima Shizuya's question.

Xiumu Yinling did not answer immediately, but closed his eyes in silence.

There was a subtle silence for a few seconds. When he opened his eyes again, Xiumu Yinling had returned to normal.

But on that serious face, it was hard to conceal the tiredness and helplessness in it at this moment.

"Arima-kun..."

There was an indescribable sense of fatigue in the voice.

"Do you remember the time when you met me in the living room a few days ago?"

You mean the day a month ago? Arima Shizuka recalled for a moment and quickly nodded in response.

"remember."

"Do you remember what was written on the characters hung on the wall that day?"

What a sudden question.

But it’s not to the point of being dazed.

"It's a... very square 'praise', right?"

"exactly."

Xiumu Yinling nodded slightly, his expression seemed a little tense at this moment.

"The essence of boasting (shorthand for hokori) is the spirit of us, the Kuchiki family."

"Always be restrained, self-aware, and proud."

"Only by understanding these things can you become a qualified family head."

what……

Speaking of this.

The Byakuya Kuchiki in the original work may indeed fit this description.

He always keeps his emotions under control, and no matter how much he cares, it will not show on his face.

He would not be affected by a few words, and even when faced with dirty talk, Master Wang could keep his expression straight...

To put it nicely, it means sticking to one's original intention.

To put it bluntly, he is very stubborn - just like a bull.

As for the final pride.

Needless to say, the attitude of Baymax in the original novel who looks down on everyone is enough to explain his characteristics in this situation.

I was wondering why that boy would look like that when he grew up.

It turns out that this was all the foundation laid by my tutor.

There were a myriad of emotions in his heart, but his expression did not show the slightest emotion.

"What do you want to say, Lord Kuchiki?"

"I am the one who should bear the responsibility for the fault of that good-for-nothing boy. It is only right that I should be the one to say his apology."

after all.

"Bai Ya is the future head of the family. Even if he is in the wrong, someone else should apologize on his behalf."

"No matter how tough I am now, I will eventually become a remnant of the party that is about to step down."

"My dignity as an old man is meaningless, but that is not the case with Byakuya."

In other words.

"The future head of the Kuchiki family will not be wrong."

Wow...

Seeing Kuchiki Ginrei saying these words in a steady and calm tone, Arima Shizuka also took a deep breath in her heart.

So Dabai's bad temper is caused by you guys.

All I can say is that the culprit is right in front of us.

"From Arima-kun's perspective, what I just said must be difficult to understand."

Kuchiki Ginrei's sudden question made Arima Shizuya choke for a moment.

"Ah, well... I, actually..."

"Haha, don't be so nervous. In fact, I couldn't understand these things at all when I was young."

After taking a sip of tea, the old man turned his gaze and looked out the window.

"What is dignity? What's the point of defending something that can't be seen or touched?"

"After all, shouldn't people live for themselves?"

"What's the point of living such a humble and aggrieved life if you care so much about what others think?"

Huh?
Arima Shizuka also showed a somewhat surprised expression.

After all, he could not have imagined that the current head of the Kuchiki family could have such "young" insights.

Facing Arima Shizuya's surprised expression, Kuchiki Ginrei pursed his lips slightly and finally chuckled.

"Don't be surprised. I was young once. I have thought about your ideas hundreds of years ago..."

correct.

Time will give the answer.

"It was not until I became the head of the family that I could understand the significance of these things."

"If you don't uphold your dignity, someone will trample on it."

"Nobles will be gossiped about if they don't act with caution."

"It's like a bronze statue that has been passed down from generation to generation... After years of weathering and erosion, this thing is indeed fragile and in disarray."

"But as descendants, we cannot just watch it fall into ruin."

"We wipe away the rust, polish and maintain it day and night... this is our responsibility."

"And since you are the head of the family, you naturally have to understand the significance of it and do your best to protect all these things."

"In the future... a long time from now."

"Perhaps the glory of the Kuchiki family will no longer exist, and no one will respect us anymore."

"But at least not now. And now that we are one of the nobles, this is our duty."

After saying these words in a serious tone.

However, Arima Shizuya saw that the corners of the other person's mouth slightly raised, and finally revealed a rather self-deprecating arc.

"I originally thought that I could see through these hypocritical illusions, but now, I have long been accustomed to this kind of life..."

Seeing the other person showing such an expression, Arima Shizuya pursed his lips slightly, but in the end he couldn't say a word.

The other party's statements are somewhat contradictory.

After all, from Xiumu Yinling's perspective, he knew very well that these things were meaningless.

But at the same time... representing the entire family, Kuchiki Ginling, as the head of the family, is also maintaining this fragile dignity.

Emotional.

In comparison, perhaps Yoruichi from the Shihouin family lives more clearly?

No, this statement may not be true.

After all, the talent displayed by Ye Yi is unique.

Being able to integrate the Xing Army and the Second Division, and expand the influence of the Shifengyuan family in another form... in today's relatively 'peaceful' era.

This is obviously an act that can be called a "great achievement".

This kind of talent would probably be ranked top even in the history of Soul Society over the years.

Comparing Kuchiki Ginrei with Shifengyuan Yoruichi is a bit embarrassing. Thinking of this, Arima Shizuka also sipped the warm tea in a proper manner and said softly at this moment.

"I think I can understand your difficulty, Lord Kuchiki."

But ah.

Considering her words, Arima Shizuka spoke carefully.

"Would you not consider confessing these things to Byakuya?"

After all, these things are what Byakuya Kuchiki should understand.

I am an outsider...it's not even convenient to express my opinions at this time.

It's a little embarrassing to tell me this.

Who knew that Kuchiki Ginling would let out a long sigh at this moment. Looking at the other party's dejected appearance, Arima Jing also felt a little at a loss.

What's the matter.

Did he step on some landmine set by the old man?

As his thoughts raced, Arima Jing also watched the old man's palm curl up and finally clench into a fist.

"This old man...is a little confused."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

Xiumu Yinling's eyes were lowered, and his tone was just like his appearance, revealing an indescribable sense of decay.

"I once had a useless son-in-law. He had outstanding abilities, but was proud and complacent. I wanted to advise him not to rely too much on external things... but in the end, I was unable to stop him from falling into evil ways."

"I also have a son with a gentle personality. He has always liked quietness and a peaceful character, and is not good at fighting. However, I think he has talents that he has not been able to display... In the end, he ended up with a tragic death."

"I..."

Choking.

Then came the silence that followed.

Then, Arima Shizuka also saw the sadness in the old man's eyes.

"I have made the wrong choices so far. Although no one has come to blame me, the current coldness is also a revenge for my actions."

"Arima-kun, education... is not my strong point."

"So I don't know how to face Byakuya either."

That's it.

Arima Shizuka also fully understood the reason.

Analyze one by one.

"The son-in-law is probably talking about Kuchiki Hibiki, right?"

That guy's Zanpakutō is Muramasa, which is an illusion-type ability that can control the opponent's Zanpakutō and cause it to go haywire.

This thing can be said to be a special attack against the God of Death, and it is also a node boss in the original chapter of the anime.

The original book mentioned that this guy was a bit impetuous by nature, but at the same time he was also looking forward to getting the approval of his father-in-law.

And now, listening to the other party's tone, coupled with the constraints of his aristocratic status, the old man is obviously not the type who is good at complimenting others.

Then there was an explosion of pressure, causing the whole person to completely rot.

"As for the son... the one you're talking about should be Sojun."

Although we have never actually met.

But based on just a few words and previous communication with Yongyin, he could roughly tell that the other party was a gentle man.

He must be a guy who is not good at wielding a sword.

If placed in the right position, Xiu Mu Cang Chun might be able to bring out more value.

But the fact is that he has also died in the line of duty...

Died in the triviality called mission.

Just as Xiumu Yinling said.

The decisions and development ideas he has made so far are not the best solutions.

but……

Can anyone blame him?
Arima Shizuka also thinks that there isn't one.

After all, even though he is the nominal elder, Xiumu Yinling also experienced this education and struggled to grow up.

His thoughts, ideas, and views on people and things are naturally subject to the limitations of the times.

correct.

If I had to describe it...

A prisoner trapped by feudal dogma.

This is the image of Kuchiki Ginling, and this is also his sadness - no one will teach him what is the right behavior.

He is also a victim.

Arima Jing also knew all these things. He pondered for a moment and then spoke in a low voice.

"But...if it were Byakuya, perhaps he would be happy to hear you say these things?"

Let’s not talk about the others for now.

It is obvious that Dabai's personality is quite malleable. After all, when he was learning instant movement from Yoruichi, he was still a lively young man.

How come after a few decades, your face becomes so bitter?

Arima Shizuka thought that his persuasion would be of some use, but he did not expect that Kuchiki Ginrei would still shake his head after being silent.

"I am already very old."

"My body has become dull and my mind is not as sharp as before."

“I don’t understand what’s popular nowadays, and sometimes I even find some things ridiculous.”

"This old man... it should be difficult for me to have a conversation with this child Byakuya anymore."

Just like most people born in the last century cannot understand something like the Internet.

After a series of blows, Xiumu Yinling has realized his own shortcomings.

And showed enough "self-awareness".

"I will not teach Byakuya anything anymore. After all, my knowledge and insights are not applicable to him."

This aspect is indeed something that needs to be considered. After all, no matter what, there is definitely some generation gap between the grandfather and grandson.

What's more, in Soul Society, the age difference is often hundreds of years.

But this doesn’t mean we can just give up, right?
If this continues, Baymax will become like the one in the original novel... Gah! It's such a pity just thinking about it.

And just as Arima Shizuka was thinking this.

Xiumu Yinling raised his eyes slightly and spoke softly at this moment.

"So I have an unwelcome request here as well."

……Um?

Arima Shizuka also suddenly realized that something was wrong in the atmosphere.

"Arima-kun, could you please come and help give Byakuya some appropriate guidance?"

As a friend, as a mentor, and as a senior.

"Go tell my good-for-nothing grandson what the right thing to do is."

These words surprised Arima Shizuka. He looked up in front of him, but found that Kuchiki Ginrei's expression was serious, and there was no sign of joking at this moment.

The other party is serious.

He sincerely wanted to help guide Byakuya Kuchiki himself.

"But, a guy like me..."

Is a person who is not even a noble going to guide the future head of the Kuchiki family?

Hey? Me?
At this moment, Arima Shizuya even felt a sense of joking that was almost "absurd".

In response to Arima Shizuya's self-deprecating tone, Kuchiki Ginrei also gave a definite response.

"That's right, Arima-kun."

"I believe in the judgment of Shifengyuan Yoruichi and Captain Yamamoto, and during this month of getting along, I also know your skills and character."

"It is a blessing for Byakuya to receive your guidance."

Therefore.

Arima Shizuka didn't have time to respond... Kuchiki Ginrei had already lowered his head.

"This is my request."

Despite being imprisoned by dogma.

But Xiumu Yinling's mind remained frozen.

Although clumsy, careful, and even a little funny, he did stretch out his hands at this moment, trying to touch the outline of change.

Is it the pity of an elder, or the consideration of the head of the family?

Although the answer is unknown at this moment, it will not affect Arima Shizuka's response no matter what.

The boy took a deep breath, his expression still tense at this moment.

Said in a deep voice.

"In that case... Chengzhi."