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

Chapter 163 Chapter 162: Necessary Socialization
Captain election battle.

The essence of its behavior is usually to provide a fair and equal competition platform for both parties who are qualified and have similar strengths.

Since both parties have the same goal.

At this moment, all the unnecessary words, calculations, and thoughts...are completely meaningless.

Putting aside the so-called red tape, now that things have come to this, the only thing left is the most straightforward contest, or even a fight.

Only then can you highlight the only strength.

however.

What should have been a competition to define the strong was now used as a valve for venting personal emotions.

This made old man Yamamoto somewhat hesitant.

——Why did Soul Society become like this?

Am I too obsessed with these details, or am I simply unable to keep up with the thinking of today's young people?

The thousand-year-old man fell into deep thought at this moment.

And at the same time.

The other captains who had already arrived also began to look around at this moment.

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro came side by side. After looking around for a while, the decadent-looking uncle showed a playful smile.

"I didn't expect that they would choose a place like this to start the fight~"

It's not surprising to have such feelings.

Because everyone present was in a very remote corner of Seireitei.

The terrain here is quite high. To get here, you have to pass through a long corridor that looks like steps.

Up to the platform.

In this wide oval-shaped area, looking out from the edge into the distance - it is enough to take in three-quarters of the scenery of Seireitei.

It's wide and flat here.

The flat land is large enough to accommodate thousands of people, yet it even gives people a feeling of emptiness that is close to loneliness.

"Come to think of it, the last time I was in a place like this was a long time ago."

Ukitake Jushiro's sentiments were exactly the same.

His gaze was focused on a certain direction in this vast area.

Following the sound, I saw a lonely object with a simple and ancient shape, more than ten meters high.

It stands here alone, as if it has existed since time immemorial, without any change at all.

The emotion on Kyoraku Shunsui's face became even more intense.

"That was probably more than two hundred years ago."

"Has it been that long?"

After hesitating for a moment, the captain of the 13th Division lowered his eyebrows, and a hint of sadness mixed into his words and slowly overflowed.

"It seems that there has been peace in Seireitei for a long time."

"indeed so."

Unohana Retsu, who was not far away, slowly stepped forward. This millennium captain usually looked taciturn, but at this moment, there was an indescribable look on her face.

She just stared blankly at the object in the distance, with the corners of her mouth twitching for a moment.

Finally, he smiled as if he was feeling helpless.

Years pass and time flows.

Everything is changing, like the flow of water. Although it is not deliberate, it is far more resilient than gold and iron.

"As I get older, I can't help but feel sentimental when I see old things."

"..."

Not far away, Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro looked at each other, and at this moment, they both felt an inexplicable sense of choking.

What a fatal question.

What do you think of this sentence? Should we two brothers accept it or not?

Fortunately, the silence did not last too long, because soon... Aizen Sosuke, Tosen Kaname, and Komamura Sajin walked forward side by side.

I took the initiative to say hello to the people here.

"Good afternoon, captains."

A warm face and a generous tone.

A man as gentle as a spring breeze seems to be the synonym of gentleness and elegance.

Kyoraku Shunsui straightened the brim of his hat and took a half step forward, a smile blooming on his face.

"Oh, Vice-President Aizen... Oh, sorry, I shouldn't have been polite. It should be Captain Aizen now."

"It is truly a blessing for our Seireitei to have such an outstanding person like you serve as captain."

"I just didn't expect that you would deliberately transfer me to the third squad to serve."

After a pause, the expression of the Centennial Captain showed a hint of joking.

"Is there some unspeakable reason?"

The tone was normal, but the questions asked were somewhat presumptuous.

Ukitake Jushiro behind him couldn't help but cough twice.

——Constrain yourself a little, you decadent old man. Do you really want to embarrass others in such an occasion?
but.

For Aizen, can this behavior really be considered an offense?

No.

After pondering for a moment, this gentle man showed a thoughtful expression.

"If I really want to talk about it, there are indeed some reasons..."

Kyoraku Shunsui half turned his head naturally.

"Ha, it's just a casual remark. No need to take it too seriously, Captain Aizen."

"That's true, but it's not something that's hard to talk about after all."

The corners of his mouth were curled up, and a harmless smile appeared at this moment. "It's just that when I am active in the 5th Division, I will think of the figure of Captain Hirako. As the vice-captain, I couldn't do anything... Even today, even if I just think about it, my heart can't help but ache."

Speaking of which.

The atmosphere, which was originally somewhat relaxed, suddenly became more solemn at this moment.

It was so much so that even Kyoraku Shunsui, who always seemed cynical, no longer had a smile on his face at this moment.

The impact of the Hollowization incident on Seireitei was so great that the losses alone were almost enough to be recorded in history.

History is destined to be something that cannot be turned into entertainment or recreation.

After all, without the seriousness, there would be no function of self-reflection and reminder.

In this era, absolutely no one will support the so-called "entertainment to death".

Let me ask you...will people reflect on anything after enjoying the performance of a geisha?

Kyoraku Shunsui lowered his head in silence, his eyes fixed on the ground, and spoke slowly.

"I see. So that's how it is. Please accept my condolences."

"Thank you for your concern, Captain Kyoraku."

The atmosphere is too heavy.

After all, the past is a foregone conclusion, and no matter how much you immerse yourself in it, it is meaningless.

Ukitake Jushiro coughed twice, then raised his right hand and pointed towards a place not far away.

"Speaking of this, Captain Aizen and the other two captains, do you know what that thing is?"

Dongxian wants a blind brother.

Naturally, I am speechless at this moment.

"..."

Komamura Sajin next to him had a big iron barrel on his head. He looked as majestic as a mountain, and his voice was also sonorous and powerful.

"Unknowable."

The tone of the voice is quite interesting.

In contrast, Aizen rubbed his chin gently and showed a thoughtful expression.

"If you say that... I might be impressed."

Kyoraku Shunsui became more interested.

"Well, Captain Aizen, may I ask what is the real name of this thing? And what is its function?"

"Hehe, are you testing me, Captain Kyoraku?"

"Don't say such a spoiler. Just think of it as a joke among colleagues. Occasionally saying some witty remarks will make people feel younger."

As if he felt a little overwhelmed by this attitude, Aizen showed a rather bitter smile.

Want to say something.

However, at this moment, an extremely cold voice came from behind.

"This is what is called a crucifixion, right?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who was dressed in a decent manner but had overly bold makeup, walked forward slowly.

His eyes were fixed on the overpass in the distance. There was no expression of sadness or joy on his face, but there was no sign of stopping the words he was saying.

"This is a slightly historical statement. I have only seen it in popular science books."

"Based on the usage of the word, it should be used to describe something that is tortured... To be specific, it is a torture used to split limbs."

"But that is a theory in the modern world. If it is applied to Soul Society, there is another way to explain it."

So...this thing.

Kurotsuchi Mayuri raised his right hand, and with his index finger slightly raised in his curled palm, he pointed at the elevated platform in the distance.

"It's the so-called execution rack, right?"

The smile on Kyoraku Shunsui's face widened, and there was a hint of emotion in the look he gave Kurotsuchi Mayuri.

"Captain Ni, I thought you were also a person who was obsessed with research, but I didn't expect you could study this much about history."

"Like research doesn't mean I'm stupid. This is what common sense is, right?"

Oh, the attack power is quite strong.

However, it is still within Kyoraku Shunsui's defense range.

"Really? Then I hope Captain Ni will take care of me and help me with my illiteracy."

“… Never mind. I’m not interested.”

There is nothing more frustrating than punching cotton. At this time, Kurotsuchi Mayuri is more interested in other things than arguing.

“That thing shouldn’t be independent, right?”

"Yes, although it only appeared during executions, that kind of thing does exist..."

It is an absolute object that symbolizes power and punishment in Soul Society.

"It's a torture device called double punishment."

It is composed of a spear and a hanging stick.

Under the destruction of double killing, any soul will be completely evaporated - unable to reincarnate or reborn.

Not even the residue like spirit particles will be left.

The double execution will completely erase everything about the person being executed until the person completely disappears in this so-called Soul Society.

Kuroshio Mayuri seemed to be more interested.

"It is said that after it is released, it has the ability to destroy a million Zanpakutō? I see, so that's why such a wide and independent platform is needed... It's really interesting."

Ukitake Jushiro, who was not far away, gave a bitter smile and spoke in a tone as if he was talking to himself.

"If possible, I don't want this thing to be used again..."

The communication between the captains is ongoing.

Although some of us are just acquaintances, we will be colleagues who will need to work together for a long time in the future.

Even if it was just to make himself familiar, it was a necessary act at this moment - even a free person like Kurotsuchi Mayuri would now abide by such rules and regulations.

(End of this chapter)