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

Chapter 142 141: Hypocritical Mask
One week after the captains' meeting.

This year's team allocation and assignment has been completed, and we have entered a more segmented stage.

Arima Shizuka also arrived as promised and moved out of the Maou Spiritual Academy.

"The work content of the Fifth Division is not fixed."

"After all, it is a fire brigade in the literal sense, so basically we move wherever we are needed."

"Uh... I really want to emphasize this, but you've been here for an internship before, so I'll just take a break."

He raised his right hand and gently pressed his sore neck.

Mako Hirako sighed as if she was very tired, and looked at Arima Shizuya in front of her with a complicated look.

"Since you just joined the company, I won't assign you any specific tasks. So just keep it simple."

"First, follow me for three or four months to get familiar with the operation of the team, and then I will assign specific duties to you."

Arima Jing, who had been nodding to indicate that she understood, was also stunned.

I couldn't help but turn around and say.

"Hey? Should I just follow you?"

Mako Hirako, who was scratching his head while looking at the document, uttered a soft "ah" and raised his eyes.

"What? Unwillingly?"

With an awkward smile, Arima Shizuka explained.

"No, no, no, it's just a little unexpected..."

"After all, generally speaking, a captain wouldn't do such a thing, right?"

As if she had expressed what Arima Shizuya was thinking, Mako Hirako threw the documents in her hand in front of her, revealing a lazy expression as if she was giving up.

"You think I want to~ It's just that there are too many people who want to join the 5th Division this year, so we temporarily held a training camp in batches."

Normally, no one would sign up for the fire brigade, but this year it became so popular.

So, what kind of illusion was this?
Or is it because of the existence of a certain person that caused the impact?

Mako Hirako looked at Shizuya Arima in front of her with an expressionless face.

——This guy caused too much trouble.

Make yourself a conspicuous person in front of all the captains.

It also added a lot of workload to the originally deserted work.

Yeah! I regret it a little bit. Having a hot topic like you here really makes the trouble double!
"Because there are too many applicants this year, I have asked Aizen to lead the team to conduct a special training camp for half a year in the concession area."

"After all, even though we're doing everything, everyone still has some misunderstandings... Let's take this opportunity to get to know each other better, so that we can have some room to maneuver if we regret it."

And in it.

"Especially those ignorant youngsters who were influenced by you and chose to apply for the Fifth Division."

Ah...speaking of this.

Arima Jing could only smile helplessly.

Although he has been very low-key, he has been rated as an outstanding representative of the grade students over the years.

People would confess their love to me all the time... Although I don't want to admit it, I can be considered a "celebrity" in a certain sense.

in this regard.

Even Gin Ichimaru, who graduated from Shinō Spiritual Academy a year later, couldn't beat him.

But then again, after thinking about this, Arima Jing couldn't help but recall the arrangements made by others.

Tosen Kaname joined the 9th Division as he wished, and now he seems to be doing his job quite well... and he gets along pretty well with Rokuguruma Kensei.

Ichimaru Gin.

This guy applied for the same fifth division as me.

Now, according to what Mako Hirako said, he has been assigned to the prison instructor and is preparing for a six-month training.

Perhaps this can be said to be a "good thing by accident" in a sense?
After all, the time that Prison Master and Gin Ichimaru have spent together is not long enough, and considering the various subsequent actions, both sides do need some time to get used to each other.

For example, let the prison master know about Ichimaru Gin's talent, and let Ichimaru Gin feel that the prison master is a little unfathomable, etc...

As for myself, I was somewhat surprised at this moment.

"So I'm the only one interning with Captain Hirako?"

"Yeah, it's a great privilege, right? Others can't even ask for this opportunity."

Wow, you are so humorous.

"Ahahaha... If possible, I would like to go to Vice Captain Aizen's place. I always feel that it will be very stressful here..."

"Brat~ I'm not as difficult to get along with as you think."

They laughed and joked with each other, but the atmosphere between them was not that tense.

After all, it’s not the first time we meet.

Although they are not familiar with each other, thanks to the fact that they have known each other for many years, they are now more relaxed.

"Okay, let's get back to the topic."

Mako Hirako adjusted his sitting posture, clasped his hands together on the table, and showed a serious expression.

"Although I should have told you these things earlier, it's not too late at this point... Arima Shizuya."

"I'm here."

"Can you tell me why you applied for the Fifth Division?"

Although it was just a routine question, the other party's attitude, which was no longer playful, revealed a certain seriousness.

Arima Shizuka also simply adjusted her expression.

"Because I don't think my work ability is outstanding. In comparison, I think the 5th Division, which can be applied in various situations, is where I can best play my strengths."

"I see."

Mako Hirako nodded and said calmly.

"Why not go to the third squad?"

This is a rather delicate question.

Because the nicknames of the 3rd and 5th squads are "support team" and "rescue team" respectively.

From the perspective of ordinary people, it is obviously difficult to perceive the differences and uniqueness between the two.

but.

How could this be possible? Could it be that Ma Jing is also involved?
The young man only hesitated for a moment and then spoke.

"Although there is no obvious distinction in name, if you study it carefully, you will find that the meanings are different."

"A more straightforward example would be the flower that symbolizes each squad."

"The team flower of the third squad is the marigold, which has complex connotations such as relief, endurance, and pain. It also has more complex emotions such as sadness."

"If we analyze it in depth, it is not difficult to come to another conclusion."

"The philosophy of the Third Division is more of a combat type."

"Although there is no explicit statement, I personally think... the Third Division is better at providing various types of support in combat." Borrowing the words of Kira Izuru in the original story line.

"We cannot regard fighting as a heroic act, nor can we create a cheerful atmosphere for fighting. The so-called fighting should be full of despair, gloomy, and terrifying. Fighting can only be cruel. Only in this way will people be afraid of fighting and choose to avoid fighting."

When the bartender first designed the squad, he gave each squad a flower image, which ultimately has its own unique meaning.

Arima Shizuya raised his right hand and rubbed his chin, while constantly trying to justify what he said.

"In comparison, the flower of our fifth division is Mazuki."

"The flower language is analyzed as sacrifice, danger, and pure love."

"If we analyze this aspect, we can probably conclude that the Fifth Division is better at providing support in many aspects."

Although it is a bit vague, in fact, through a certain setting in the original work, we can roughly understand a certain alternative meaning in it.

That is the death rate of the Third Division.

In the Thousand Year Blood War arc, if Fengqiao, the big mouth, had not been rescued in the end, this squad would have literally had the highest death rate.

Almost everyone from the captain to the last officer was fucked...

Of course, there is a reason for his lack of strength. But in other words, he can muster up the courage to do something like "sending his life to death".

This style of behavior itself represents courage in another sense.

These people can be considered as "war maniacs" in a different sense.

"To sum up, I am not very good at fighting. So... I think the fifth squad should be more suitable for me."

I felt a little nervous when I said this conclusion.

"So, are you satisfied with this answer?"

After all, Arima Shizuka herself didn't know whether this answer was appropriate.

During this hesitation, he saw Mako Hirako take a deep breath and then make a tactical backward movement.

Not satisfied?
Are you kidding...

This is beyond the syllabus. If you include it in the exam, you may be considered for extra points!
After all, Mako Hirako's original intention was just to embarrass the other party, but she didn't expect that she would be taught a lesson instead.

After all, he didn't know what the flower language of the third squad meant.

Who would have the time to care about such things?

Although he was feeling emotional at the moment, he couldn't show too obvious expression. After all, he wanted to give the other party a warning.

If I am still moved at a time like this, what's the point of that?

After coughing lightly and forcing himself to cheer up, Mako Hirako turned his eyes to the side and spoke in a somewhat uncertain tone.

"It's, it's still okay..."

"..."

It's okay. What's going on?

The atmosphere was slightly awkward.

But since he is the captain, he naturally wouldn't be so thin-skinned.

Suppressing the various thoughts in his mind, Mako Hirako pondered for a moment and finally decided to return to the topic.

"Let me get this straight to the point, Arima Shizuya."

"The reason why you want to apply for the fifth squad."

"Is it because of that Aizen guy?"

While asking this question, Mako Hirako's eyes were fixed on Shizuya Arima.

His gaze was burning, as if it contained body temperature, and it was fixed directly on Arima Shizuya's face.

The person's expression remained unchanged.

At this moment, there is a feeling similar to "as expected".

It is just as Master Lao said.

"If you want to join the 5th Division, then Hirako Mako is a link that you can't avoid at all."

The other party would definitely be on guard against him. After all, he was, in the final analysis, also a member of the 'Aizen faction'.

Considering that the other party is already wary of the prison master, this kind of "test" behavior towards me now naturally has its reasons.

Fortunately.

So that I won't be unprepared.

According to the content that had been rehearsed before, Arima Shizuka also spoke carefully.

"The reason why I want to join the 5th Division is exactly as you said. I came here to see Mr. Aizen."

"After all, he took great care of me before... To be honest, I can achieve what I have today because of the many ways of help from Mr. Aizen."

"Although I am not a pedantic person, I have received a favor from you. If I don't repay you, I will be failing in my duty."

This is the truth.

The moment she heard it, Mako Hirako had already captured this subtle emotion.

at the same time.

Arima Shizuya also recalled the guidance that the prison master had given him earlier.

"The user of an illusion-type Zanpakutō is naturally gifted with a keen sense of lies."

The man who always kept smiling and softened his gaze by wearing glasses.

It's like transcending the shackles of time, identity, and even character.

The tones, expressions, and every word and action of the two overlapped at this moment.

——If it were him, he would probably say this.

"I see. That's pretty much what I thought." X2
"Although you have only been in contact with that man for a period of time, you must have received a lot of attention from him." X2
"Although I don't like to say bad things about people behind their backs, there are some things that I just have to say." X2
Mako Hirako raised her head slightly, frowned slightly, and spoke in a tone of emotion.

"Give up the idea of ​​continuing your relationship with that man. He is very dangerous and not as peaceful as you think." X2
"Let me get this straight. I won't let you have any contact with Aizen." X2
"At the same time, I will do my best to train you." X2
In a trance, looking at the two figures almost overlapping, Arima Shizuya's expression became subtle.

The relationship between these two people is really a bit complicated... Although the parties involved may not want to admit it, in some ways.

The existence named Aizen Sosuke is a complete superior replacement for Hirako Mako.

While his thoughts were floating, Arima Shizuka also saw Captain Hirako in front of him raised his right hand and placed his index finger in front of his forehead.

He revealed a rather profound expression.

"In the next six months, I will train you to the point where you can take on the position of deputy."

"During this time, I will also introduce you to the other side of Aizen and let you know the danger he hides."

"I will remove him from office when Aizen returns."

"If that guy shows dissatisfaction, we can just take him down. If he doesn't show any dissatisfaction, that's not bad either."

This was something that was not predicted, but this subtle sense of dislocation was quickly and completely filled.

Arima Shizuka also seemed to have seen the shadow of the prison master, and at this moment she took the initiative to speak.

Hirako Mako said with a smile, "You are late."

"After all, slowly peeling off that hypocritical mask is also a kind of fun~" X2
(End of this chapter)