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

Chapter 184 183: Timeline
Time flies.

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the clear sky, today's perspective is focused on the Kuchiki family's mansion.

"Thank you for coming. The Kuchiki family is grateful."

"Thank you... cough, cough..."

After just three sentences, Kuchiki Hime could no longer suppress the pain in her throat and began to cough uncontrollably.

Kuchiki Byakuya, who was greeting guests from a distance, did not hesitate at all.

He quickly stepped forward and held Feizhen's shoulders.

"You should go back first, Feizhen. Your body is not well enough to move around freely..."

"No, this is enough, Byakuya-sama."

Politely declined the kindness of those close to me.

Kuchiki Hime stood firmly where he was, wiping the dirt from the corner of his mouth covertly, with a determined expression on his face.

"I am also a member of the Kuchiki family. If I don't attend such an important day, I will inevitably be criticized... cough, cough..."

The two of them spoke quietly.

But the people who came and went were all visitors of aristocratic origin, so naturally they would be able to tell the difference between the important and the false.

Now that it has been seen by others, in the next few days... I'm afraid there will be no shortage of after-dinner laughs.

——The dignified Kuchiki family has now fallen to this point.

The sight was like a thorn in the back.

How could Byakuya Kuchiki, who was well-mannered and the head of the family at the time, not feel the teasing gaze?
But he just turned sideways in silence, shielding Feizhen in front of him.

It's okay, it's just a common occurrence.

However, Kuchiki Byakuya had already gotten used to these strange looks.

"I'll accept it for now, but it's windy outside and it's not good for your throat. Feizhen, you should go to the inner room to greet other guests."

Just from the reasons, there is no room for criticism.

Fei Zhen, who was somewhat tongue-tied, couldn't utter a word of rebuttal. As he hesitated, the maid beside him took his hands away.

"I'll leave Feizhen to you, take her back."

With the master of the family in front, the servants of the Kuchiki family were naturally extremely respectful.

"Please rest assured, Master of the Family."

Watching Hime walk away from the spot while looking back every few steps, Kuchiki Byakuya turned around again.

The gentleness on his face had been frozen, and at this moment was forced to turn into a cold look.

The pride and nobility that are always unique to the head of the Kuchiki family are now fully displayed in Byakuya Kuchiki.

Standing at the gate in place of Hime, Byakuya lowered his eyes respectfully and welcomed the guests in a calm tone.

"Thank you for coming today..."

Although I am very reluctant, this is my duty.

It is reasonable and moral that I should complete this task and end it with dignity.

after all……

This is also what Byakuya Kuchiki owes to his ancestors.

"Oh, you're busy."

A familiar voice came from the side, causing Kuchiki Byakuya's expression to change slightly.

Glancing sideways, I saw a familiar figure leading another person walking quickly towards me, with his signature gentle smile on his face.

Their eyes met.

The person who came raised his right hand and waved it gently towards this side.

"Bai Ya! Long time no see!"

The heavy mood caused by work had a slight change at this moment - perhaps the person involved did not notice it, but Kuchiki Byakuya's expression did ease a lot.

Taking half a step forward and turning sideways, the tone of the head of the Xiumu family also rose slightly.

"Welcome, Captain Arima!"

The person who came was none other than Arima Shizuya, the captain of the 5th Division who had a close relationship with the Kuchiki family!
Next to him was Ichimaru Gin, who was still dressed the same, and their temperaments seemed to have not changed at all.

Do not……

If I have to describe it.

Perhaps Arima Shizuya's temperament has become more mellow?

After ten years of precipitation, although it is difficult to see traces of time on the immortal species...but some subtle changes always exist.

Compared with the past, Arima Shizuka now seems to have started wearing some more delicate and small accessories.

Stir and gather the hair hanging down at the temples strand by strand.

Then use a similar pendant to tighten the mouth so that it hangs close to the collarbone.

I only saw something similar on the left side of the face...so, is it some kind of fashionable decoration?
Unable to find a corresponding answer for the time being, Kuchiki Byakuya's attention was now entirely on the other party's intention.

"Captain Arima, you are here today..."

Needless to say.

Arima Shizuka also smiled and waved her hand.

"It's been over a year since we last met. To be honest, I'm pretty busy. I don't have time to see you and Feizhen being affectionate on weekdays."

"No, this kind of thing..."

Although it does exist.

But it’s a little hard to say it out loud.

Seeing the stern-faced man not being able to control himself again, a smile appeared on Arima Shizuka's face.

"Alright, alright, let's stop joking here. I'm sure we're here for serious business today..."

Now that they were back to the topic, the expressions of both sides became a little serious again.

"It's been ten years already..." Kuchiki Ginling.

After being diagnosed with dying, he passed away three months later.

And today, it is exactly the tenth year since the other party's death.

At the same time, it was also the day when Byakuya Kuchiki officially became the head of the Kuchiki family.

Although in reality, after the death of Kuchiki Ginrei, Byakuya is the undisputed ruler.

But nominally, he has not yet become the leader in this area.

It's not that the parties involved want to delay the matter deliberately, but this decision was made based on ancestral teachings and considerations from all aspects.

It seems that the time and arrangement were deliberately chosen...

——There are always some inexplicable persistence and particularity among the nobles, and this aspect is also reflected in Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro.

Hearing Arima Shizuya's question at this moment, Kuchiki Byakuya lowered his eyes, as if he had been silent for a moment.

"If Grandpa knew you were here, he would definitely be very happy."

"What are you talking about?"

Arima Shizuka also chuckled and gently patted Byakuya's shoulder.

"The old man doesn't like to hear you say that...Put your chest out. The main purpose of my presence today is to celebrate your inauguration."

The living should not grieve for the dead.

This is also what the old man often said when he was alive.

Then bring in the other person's experience of losing a son-in-law in his early years and a son in his later years.

The heaviness of being able to say this is enough to make people sigh...

Kuchiki Byakuya nodded heavily, gave up his position, and spoke in a serious tone.

"You two... please come in!"

The inauguration ceremony was long.

Perhaps it was because the Kuchiki family itself came from a conservative faction, and their emphasis on this aspect even gave Arima Shizuka a headache.

Kuchiki Byakuya was naturally not used to it, but compared to his previous habits, Byakuya was now much more mature.

So this is what it looks like after starting a family? It does look a bit more like a proper family.

——It would be great if old man Yinling could see it too.

The cumbersome ceremony even lasted until the evening before it came to a temporary end.

Originally, she had planned to find Byakuya to say hello again, but seeing the couple from afar looking tired of greeting each other, Arima Shizuka gave up the plan.

It’s better to wait until there is an opportunity before talking to others.

"Silver, let's go."

The latter responded and followed Arima Shizuya out the door.

The two of them walked back to the team. Although Ichimaru Gin walked behind, his eyes were always fixed on the back of his captain.

So much so that I couldn't help but speak in the end.

"Captain Arima, aren't you going to remove that thing on your head?"

"Which one? Ah...you mean this one. Why, it looks weird?"

"It's okay, but it looks a bit effeminate."

"I can't help it~ Yongyin thought it was fashionable and insisted on tying it on me last night."

"So, you did go to the Fourth Division to spend the night yesterday, right?"

"Ah...this..."

"I have no problem with your personal lifestyle, but please don't delay your work, otherwise I will be blamed for it when the time comes."

"Sorry, I'll buy you a couple of drinks later."

Also.

Since we are talking about this, Arima Jing also spoke after thinking about it.

"What kind of work do we have yet to complete in the next period of time?"

From the captain's perspective, the only people who can command Arima Shizuya are Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and the nominal Forty-Sixth Chamber.

However, Gin Ichimaru could understand the hidden meaning in the words and pondered.

"Not yet...but they have been urging you to pay attention to the development of offline members in recent days."

"Oh~ offline members?"

Another ten years passed.

During this period, Team Aizen still failed to make any major moves.

Although it sounds a bit like slacking off, the fact is that our group does not have any clear goals for the time being.

Wanting to overthrow the existing rule is indeed the general end point.

However, if we want to disassemble it, there are still many things that need to be arranged that deserve attention.

Correspondingly, during the past ten years, Arima Shizuka has focused more on the exploration of Soul Society itself.

Now, except for the innermost hell which he does not have the authority to enter, he has now completely explored the entire Soul Society.

"Since I haven't shown any performance recently, Mr. Aizen will probably be a little unhappy."

Scratching the corner of his mouth, Arima Jing also revealed a rather helpless smile.

No matter how close the relationship between two people is, they need to distinguish between public and private matters at times like this.

After considering this.

There was also a subtle light flashing in Arima Shizuka's eyes.

After all, speaking of 'offline' members, according to the timeline... there are indeed some people who are about to make their debut.

"Yin, I'll give you a few tasks. In the next period of time, please pay attention to the students in the academy..."

(End of this chapter)