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

Chapter 140 139: Time begins to speed up

I.

It should be a snake.

Although no one has ever described me like this, through countless self-examinations, the boy named Ichimaru Gin.

I came to this conclusion for myself.

Cold and unkind.

The blood is flowing, but there is no temperature.

The heart still beats, but there is no life.

I have no interest in the position of the so-called 'God of Death'.

The Gotei, dignity, duty... none of these things mattered.

Long before I was about to starve to death and lose my life, I had already understood this truth - there is no need for feelings, the strong prey on the weak.

and so.

Just swallow it.

It's just a so-called murder, and it doesn't feel like any burden to me at all.

In fact, the reason why he came here was just to retrieve Rangiku's things.

Swallow and digest.

Turn all knowledge and skills into nutrients for yourself.

Keep growing endlessly until you are able to protect yourself and reach that seemingly unattainable goal.

…that’s fine.

No emotion is needed, no sympathy exists.

Because you need to disguise yourself, you have to act humble.

Just like the current situation.

According to the agreement I had made with Arima Shizuya, I cleaned myself up as agreed so that I could look a little more energetic.

after that.

So he left the school building.

Although there is a curfew in the Seireitei, it seems that this guy has no concerns about it at all...

After that, we arrived at the fifth squad’s barracks.

Finally, Gin Ichimaru met the man he had been thinking about.

He looked exactly as he remembered, with short brown hair and thick-framed glasses.

There was a faint smile on his face, revealing a calm feeling as if everything was under control.

This is my ultimate goal and the purpose of my trip.

Where did you hide a part of Rangiku?

Although I am inevitably excited, but...

Fortunately.

I am a snake without emotions.

It is just a stage-by-stage goal achieved. In order to gain the other party's trust in the end, I still need to make more efforts.

Therefore.

I have only taken the first step. What is there to be happy about?

Maybe it was because I was new here? Or was there some other reason... the blind man was quite hostile to me.

What a hassle.

It would be great if we could get rid of it.

If you do too much hypocritical things with others, your already stiff skin will accidentally become fixed...

By the way, although I met the man named Aizen Sosuke.

But the other party obviously doesn't trust him completely.

Even in this meeting, I only listened in half way before I was urged to move to another room.

There must be some important information that cannot be disclosed to Gin Ichimaru.

But it doesn’t matter, after all, the initial difficulties were foreseeable results.

All you need is a little bit of patience. After all, Gin Ichimaru is on the right track... He is slowly approaching his goal.

The meeting didn't take too long and soon came to an end.

After saying goodbye to the guy named Aizen and Tosen, today's business seemed to have come to an end.

After that, I was with Arima Shizuka...

what.

correct.

Since we have already mentioned Arima Shizuya.

Gin Ichimaru also had something in his heart that he wanted to say.

This guy has even more secrets than Aizen.

Why did you allow me to join the small team even though you knew your purpose?
Why is this guy still willing to teach me all kinds of skills after I have emphasized it time and again?

Are you a compassionate Buddha?
But it doesn’t look like it either.

After all, that kind of killing-like posture is not something that can be easily faked.

Although this is a joke, I have to say that the so-called Arima Shizuya...

This man is far more difficult to deal with than I imagined.

It is not an outpouring of emotion, but a sincere description from the heart.

From a technical perspective, this guy, as my mentor, can be said to be absolutely impeccable.

Being able to sense the other party's sincerity, during the past six months, Ichimaru Gin has been absorbing the nutrients called knowledge like a sponge.

Every sparring session can bring countless reflections and summaries.

Then it becomes a ladder to climb to the next step... standing on the shoulders of yesterday's self, this real experience allows Ichimaru Gin to clearly feel the meaning of "becoming stronger".

Even at the same time, I have to sigh.

The man named Arima Shizuya has solid basic skills.

He was never able to gain any advantage, even when he used his Zanpakutō.

The gap is still as obvious as a chasm.

But it is not to the point where it cannot be filled.

Sooner or later, you will catch up... As for when the time comes.

Although it would be sad to devour a 'mentor' like you, your nourishment will also become a precious thing that will be fed back to me.

But that's the price of breeding snakes.

However, compared to all these, what bothered Gin Ichimaru the most was the other party's familiar feeling.

Useless concern.

There was no reason for me to prepare persimmons for myself.

What's that? Are you trying to please me? Is that necessary...Shouldn't we have known each other's positions when we met?

Don't waste your feelings.

It's disgusting and nauseating.

Have you ever seen snake blood become warm?

"Hey, Silver!"

Hearing the call from the person next to him, Ichimaru Gin came back to his senses and raised his head.

Then I saw Arima Shizuya's hearty smile.

"How do the persimmons I gave you yesterday taste? I picked them in season and pickled them with icing sugar. It took a lot of effort."

Really? That’s a pity.

"It is too sweet."

"I see... Then I'll put less sugar next time."

"Please don't do these meaningless things anymore."

"But you ate it anyway?"

That's of course because...

"Since you also come from a poor place, you should be able to understand the pain of resource shortages, right?"

Wasting food has always been a shameful act, whether in Soul Society or the real world.

Arima Shizuka also nodded without comment.

"Of course I understand. So I pickled another bag and will send it to you next time?"

"…What on earth do you want to do?"

"So every time I talk to you, I always end up talking about this?" "That's because you don't answer properly?"

Arima Jing also raised his hand, gently patted the back of his head, and said thoughtfully.

"I just want to teach you what I can. After all, people like you are rare... As for what will happen next? Ha, let's take it one step at a time."

Gin Ichimaru's brows were obviously furrowed, as if he could hardly hold back his half-smile in front of Shizuya Arima.

"So can you please say it in words that I can understand?"

"Haha, let's talk about it next time we have a chance~"

After many twists and turns, they returned to the entrance of the Spiritual Arts Academy. They saw the familiar school building, which meant they had returned to their "base".

Because the dormitory is not in the same building, normally the two should be separated here.

But because the content of tonight's meeting is quite important, Arima Jing also needs to confirm it again at this time - of course, this is also something that the prison master has personally instructed.

Arima Shizuka also leaned against the side wall, clasped her hands across her chest, and looked at the waning moon in the sky with emotion.

"So, although it may be a little urgent for you. But for our first meeting today, do you remember what our goals are?"

Gin Ichimaru dropped his hands and nodded calmly.

"Well, I will apply for early graduation at the end of this year. I will participate in the operation of Team Thirteen."

That's right.

It's not just Ichimaru Gin, but Arima Shizuka as well.

As if he noticed that Arima Shizuya was in a complicated mood at the moment, Ichimaru Gin stood beside him and asked.

"You seem troubled?"

Although a little uncertain, Arima Shizuka did give people this feeling at the moment.

Perhaps because he was naturally sensitive, Ichimaru Gin was able to capture those silhouette-like fragments of emotions through the air.

Uneasy and anxious.

The person in question touched his cheek thoughtfully and replied with a complicated expression.

"Hmm? Is it obvious?"

Ichimaru Gin shrugged.

"Just a little bit."

"Is that so... Well, to be honest, I am a little worried."

"why?"

Ichimaru Gin's tone was quite strange.

"Your strength is already enough to be on par with some captain-level figures, but you are still wandering around in the academy. Aren't you just waiting for Aizen's instructions?"

"...Uh, is it pretty much the same?"

I can only say that it is two-thirds correct.

Arima Shizuka was indeed waiting for Aizen's instructions, and at the same time, he also wanted to judge the specific time of those important nodes through the other party's behavior.

And now there is an order to graduate early.

This is enough to show that the prison warden has already begun to prepare and is ready to take action against Hirako Mako and others.

——Having said that.

In fact, these things can only be used as a reference, after all, now that I have my own involvement.

The prison master's time plan is likely to change accordingly...as for the complexity and so on.

This is a relatively secondary issue.

The most important and most troublesome thing for the parties involved.

Now it’s another matter.

So, after graduating from the Shinō Spiritual Academy, which team should I work for?

Or rather, rather than having difficulty in making a choice, it is more like a dilemma.

Because Arima Jing also didn't think...that some captains would watch her go to work for other teams.

I always feel like the situation is going to get complicated.

and……

Time is also starting to speed up.

From now on, the leisurely college life seems to be coming to an end.

It’s really touching. We must cherish the remaining six months.

"Forget it. Even if I tell you, you won't understand. Go to bed early."

Gin Ichimaru was not the type of person who wanted to cause trouble, but after hearing Arima Shizuya's urging, he simply turned around.

"Ah, that's right...Silver!"

"Excuse me, could you please not address me in such a simple way? And...what is it?"

"I put two disguised taro in your pile of persimmons. Remember to enjoy them."

Ichimaru Gin's silence was deafening.

Indeed, one should not feel guilty towards 'such people'.

"...You are really annoying."

Arima Shizuya, however, showed a smile as if he had succeeded in playing a prank.

"Then, see you in three days~"

The sun rises and the moon sets.

For creatures whose years are as long as death.

Half a year's time passed in the blink of an eye.

It is graduation season again, and the New Year is approaching.

The long-awaited internal meeting of the Gotei 13 was held in the First Squadron's barracks as usual.

Compared with previous emergency gatherings, there is also an attitude towards discussing important matters.

This kind of meeting with a fixed schedule usually seems a lot more relaxed. After all, the content of the agenda does not change much, so everyone has a general idea of ​​what to expect.

As usual, they waited for all the captains to take their seats, and after they had all gathered, Captain Chojiro Suzuki announced the start of the meeting.

The flow of funds within Seireitei.

The management division and progress of Rukongai.

Each squad was conducting a simple dialect like the year-end performance review, and soon, today's agenda was nearing its end.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was in the first position. He held the long staff tightly in his hand and spoke in a calm tone.

"If there is anything else you want to discuss, please tell me."

Like the time left for discussion after the meeting, this inherent format is basically just a formality.

——That's right.

After a brief silence.

A crisp voice came across, breaking the delicate silence.

"Ah~ No one is saying anything? Then I won't be polite."

The one who speaks.

The captain of the second squad is Shihouin Yoruichi.

The woman wearing a haori with her arms folded across her chest was speaking in a spirited tone.

"I think everyone has heard about this. This year, fourth-year student Arima Shizuka from the Maou Spiritual Academy has applied for early graduation."

"Now we have completed the process, and we will start working after the one-week Spring Festival holiday."

"So, I'll just say this briefly."

Shifengyuan Yoruichi paused for a moment, then raised the corners of his mouth to reveal a hearty smile.

"I have this guy reserved for the second squad! I will train him as the next captain, and Xing Jun will also let him participate in management as appropriate."

"above!"

Strong statement.

An unquestionable tone.

Knowing that the other party is a heroic woman, it is reasonable for her to behave like this at this moment.

A person with the surname Shihouin, who is in charge of the Xing army and holds an important position in Seireitei, has made a statement.

Normally, few people would fail to give her face.

But today seems a little different.

"This old man may feel inappropriate."

The one who speaks.

The captain of the Sixth Division is Kuchiki Ginrei.

(End of this chapter)