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

Chapter 177 Chapter 176: Autumn is like a knife
After three rounds of drinking.

Wait until the new moon rises and everything is quiet.

Arima Shizuka's side still seemed lively.

Rangiku Matsumoto lay on the wooden table, slightly tipsy, looking at the flickering lights outside, the light in her eyes beginning to dim.

"That's great. I didn't expect there is no curfew anymore. That's great."

Compared to more than forty years ago.

The Soul Society has indeed undergone great changes today.

One of them is that except in real wartime, the Soul Society will not implement a curfew.

The person who formally proposed this motion was Arima Shizuya.

Of course, it is not easy to convince rigid and conservative forces.

Therefore, Arima Jing also needs to make relevant preparations.

——Evening consumption is the real way to generate income.

——Taxes on alcohol can be fine-tuned.

——Opening within the controlled area can also adjust the security index within Soul Society.

A very intuitive thing is that the more control and suppression there is, the more exaggerated the backlash in certain aspects will be.

After all, the Soul Society is still a relatively closed old society, and it does have many shortcomings in this regard.

Even for someone as old-fashioned as Yamamoto, in the final analysis, these are all principles maintained for the sake of Seireitei. If they can be developed in depth, they will naturally not be too strict.

Because of this, the persuasion process was unexpectedly smooth.

After Arima Shizuka also proposed it, the relevant proposals were quickly approved by the Gotei 13.

After that, the process of reporting to Room 46, discussion, and final agreement was naturally unobstructed.

"Captain Arima, it's a great blessing for Seireitei to have someone like you~"

Matsumoto Rangiku may not have a keen political sense.

But even just from the perspective of an old alcoholic.

She really should say thank you - after all, with the establishment of the nightclub district, the drinking culture within the Gotei 13 is slowly becoming popular.

Wu~For Rangiku, this is heaven!

Although I wanted to say something polite, but before Arima Shizuka could open her mouth...

Matsumoto Rangiku had already passed out drunk on the wooden table.

Gin Ichimaru, who was standing nearby, snorted with disdain.

"Here we go again..."

Arima Shizuka couldn't help but glance to the side.

"So, you're the one who paid the bill today?"

"We can't let this unconscious drunk pay for it. You know, she did that last time and almost pawned her Zanpakutō in the store."

The captain of the fifth squad almost couldn't hold it together.

"…You have a bad drinking habit."

Get up and pay.

Ichimaru Gin helped his childhood friend to his feet, and the two walked out onto the long street.

The evening breeze blew in, bringing with it a hint of autumn, which made Rangiku shiver uncontrollably.

Ichimaru Gin wanted to do something, but Arima Shizuka had already handed the captain's haori that she had taken off to Matsumoto Rangiku.

"Is this okay? Captain Arima."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

Ichimaru Gin pointed at the fifth squad captain's specially made haori fluttering in the wind, his tone subtle.

"This should be a very precious thing to your captain."

I have never eaten pork but I have always seen pigs running away.

Although Gin Ichimaru is not the captain, he has attended the captain's meetings over the years.

For example, Kyoraku Shunsui, who didn't pay attention to his appearance and was often beaten with sticks...this kind of thing is too common.

"If you don't cherish it, you will be scolded by the captain."

"Ah~ you're talking about this."

Arima Shizuka maintained a rather indifferent expression and even waved her hand gently.

"It doesn't matter. The purpose of this thing is just to show identity. It has no practical use."

As a captain, I must respect it and wear it at all times.

But if you really want to talk about it.

correct.

"It's just a dead thing after all."

"After all, what the old man wants is just attitude."

"Success depends on people, Yin. If you stop moving forward because of these trivial things..."

Arima Shizuka also smiled and patted the other person's shoulder.

"What about the Gotei?"

Ichimaru Gin glanced over in silence, and when he lowered his head... he was already murmuring softly.

"You can say something decent sometimes, Captain Arima."

"No... I should have always been considered a relatively reliable person, right?"

"That's just a young man who was deceived by your glamorous appearance."

"That's a bit harsh, isn't it, Yin..."

The history of complaints between the two dates back several decades, so there is no barrier between them.

What stands out is the ease and naturalness.

After sending Matsumoto Rangiku back to the squad room, I had thought that since I was already here, I should at least pay a visit to the captain of the 10th Squad.

Unexpectedly, none of them were in the team barracks.

"The captain has been busy with some unknown work recently. I'm really sorry, Captain Arima..."

After all, it was other captains who came to visit, and there was no one of equal status, so no matter how he responded now, it would feel "disrespectful".

Therefore.

The attitude of the soldiers of the Tenth Squad could only become more respectful.

"If you have anything to say, please feel free to tell me! I will make sure to convey it to you once the captain returns!"

"Ahahaha...it's not that serious, just be casual."

At best, I can only say that I am a little disappointed. "Then I'll leave Rangiku to you guys..."

"Is there a problem?"

A slightly immature voice was heard, and as the door opened, a young boy walked out.

Striking silver hair and short stature.

Although the expression on his face pretended to be extremely serious, his posture was not intimidating at all.

To some extent, it even highlights a sense of 'childishness'.

He glanced around the gate, and two frightened soldiers retreated tumbling back as if they had seen their backbone.

"Calm down and speak slowly."

have to say.

The calmness and rationality displayed by the other party do give him a sense of maturity that is different from his appearance.

soon.

The young man led the two of them and walked quickly forward.

The Zanpakutō hanging on their backs swayed like candles, and with their iconic brows that were about to wrinkle into wrinkles, the three of them stood in front of Arima Shizuya.

The energetic young man stood at attention.

"Captain Arima, I'm sorry for not welcoming you here today."

The first thing to do is to bow.

"My name is Hitsugaya Toushirou, and I am the third seat of the Tenth Division. If you have anything you want to say, feel free to tell me."

With his hands on both sides of his waist and his body leaning forward, his tone became more sincere.

"Although I cannot guarantee that you will be satisfied, I will definitely try my best."

Arima Shizuya tactically retreated.

What a professional attitude...

Then he glanced to the side.

Look at them...

Gin Ichimaru turned his head away intelligently and had no intention of making eye contact with his captain at this moment.

Speaking of which, it was the first time that Arima Shizuka met Toushirou.

After all, he only studied in the academy for a short time, and joined the 10th Division right after graduation...

So I've only heard of this name.

"I heard before that a talented young man joined the 10th Division. I guess that person must be Mr. Toushirou."

Faced with Arima Shizuya's flattering behavior, the other party remained quite calm.

"You are too kind, but it is just a false title."

Half raising his head, Dong Shilang's expression was still extremely respectful.

"Besides, compared to someone like you, Captain Arima, I am even more ashamed... I can't even call myself a genius."

This is what is called a man's reputation as the shadow of a tree.

Under the control of Arima Shizuya, the 5th Division has long been a well-known organization.

"Ahahaha, am I already so famous now? Oh, I'm really moved..."

After a brief greeting, he explained the purpose of his visit.

Dong Shilang lowered his head in shame.

"It's this drunkard who's causing all this trouble again... On behalf of everyone in the 10th Division, I apologize, Captain Arima."

Dong Shilang ordered the others around him to help, preparing to get this embarrassing guy down first.

"Even so, please give my regards to the captain of the 10th Division. As for us, there is nothing else to do for now."

Dong Shilang respectfully walked him for a long distance before turning around and leaving.

Arima Shizuka didn't show any emotional fluctuations, but relatively speaking... Ichimaru Gin had a distracted expression.

"What's wrong? Are you worried about Rangiku?"

Yin shook his head very simply, his tone calm as usual.

"No, I'm not too worried about that guy. The people in the 10th Division are more or less reliable. They shouldn't be unable to handle even such a small matter."

Arima Jing also murmured in confusion.

"Then why do you look so embarrassed?"

"I'm worried about something else..."

The captain and deputy captain of the fifth squad walked side by side. This scene had been going on for several years and it was not surprising at all to anyone.

only……

The atmosphere today seems to be subtly different.

Ichimaru Gin slung his Zanpakutō across his shoulder and stared ahead as he spoke in a measured tone.

"Captain Arima."

"Well, I'm here."

"Can we discuss something?"

"right here?"

"If you find it inconvenient..."

"No, if Yin thinks it's okay, then I definitely won't have any objection."

And compared to this.

Arima Jing was also more curious about what the other party could talk to her about at this time.

As if feeling that the atmosphere was too subtle, Arima Shizuka also tried to adjust it a little.

"So, what is it that you want to discuss with me? Is it that Rangiku wants to borrow money from you again? Or is it that..."

"Captain Arima, do you think Aizen Sosuke is really trustworthy?"

There was a moment of silence.

As the two members of the Fifth Division stared at each other, a sharp cold wind blew.

Autumn is as sharp as a knife.

PS: I just finished watching the latest third episode before writing this. Fuzhu’s screams were really unbearable... The price of supporting the three realms is really high.

In addition, when Kyoraku and Ukitake fought in the play, the small team of Yamamoto who was watching was indeed composed of this, which also made me feel very happy - some things were indeed not drawn, but the interpersonal relationships were there, and this was a natural thing.

There will be another update a little later.

(End of this chapter)