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

Chapter 191: The Birth of Xu Bai
I.

It should be a snake.

He is ungrateful and his heart is as cold as iron.

Even if you are given a favor, you should not waver in your original intention.

As for what his purpose is... Ichimaru Gin has thought about this question before, and now he has already found the answer.

Let Rangiku live a complete and peaceful life.

And you just need to watch from a distance.

After all, the coldness of a snake cannot convey any warmth, and no matter how close it is, I can't say any warm words.

There is no need for others to know your good intentions, and there is no need to pursue any meaning behind what you do.

As long as Rangiku is safe... Ichimaru Gin can endure any humiliation and taste all bitterness.

This is the favor that Gin Ichimaru owes the other party, and it is also the deepest and most obscure feeling hidden in his heart.

It should be like this...

But everything changed that day.

A man named Arima Shizuya used his unique violent methods to tear off all his disguises.

Afterwards, he used almost coercive means to make him get in touch with Matsumoto Rangiku again.

It's really emotional.

I originally thought that I could endure the endless darkness and loneliness.

But this kind of warmth is like honey. After just tasting it for a moment, I, like a worker ant, have become addicted to this feeling.

If I could just stay quietly beside Rangiku without sacrificing anything...

Gin Ichimaru felt that he should not have any other thoughts.

However, this idea was decisively rejected by Gin Ichimaru himself at this moment.

"Captain Arima!"

Careful tone, serious expression.

At this moment, Gin Ichimaru no longer had the playful expression he had in the past. He stared with his eyes wide open, looking straight at the other person.

"I know you're not on the exact same path as that man."

"I also know that you must be planning something else, and this will definitely put you in danger."

"Do you think...I will just turn a blind eye to this?"

We have been living together for decades.

It allowed Ichimaru Gin to go from staggeringly following the other person's back to fully understanding the other person's situation.

"You were unwilling to betray that man, but you also maintained the peace of Seireitei."

"However. Standing in the gap is very hard! I understand... Captain Arima is not a wavering person."

"So even if you don't need to say it out loud, I can still understand your difficulties."

Am I pitying him?
Maybe it is true... After all, in today's Soul Society, perhaps only the man named Ichimaru Gin can clearly sense the dilemma of this man.

Although I don't understand his purpose, I don't know what his thoughts are.

But no matter what...

If a person wants to shoulder such a responsibility, isn't it too much of an overestimation of himself?
——Although I want to say that.

But the words were stuck in his throat and he finally swallowed them all back.

After all, from my own standpoint, I can't say such rude words no matter what.

After all.

The so-called respect is a feeling that comes from the heart. It is not forced, nor is it awkward.

It is an emotion that comes from the heart.

The grace of teaching and educating.

A heart-to-heart exchange.

At this moment, they are the cornerstones of the inner speech.

Even under such a pile of things, Gin Ichimaru slowly lowered his head.

His tone was so sincere that it even had a hint of hoarseness at this moment.

"Please...please let me continue to follow you."

"..."

There was a brief silence.

Then, there was a melodious sigh.

As if she didn't know how to respond, Arima Shizuka lowered her eyes at this moment, with a look of regret on her face.

Are you happy? Maybe a little.

But more of it filled his chest, causing even Arima Shizuka to sigh in silence.

The boy in the original novel who was extremely patient.

At this point, he actually showed me such a sincere expression.

I……

Could it be that without realizing it, we have affected the trajectory of others so profoundly?
It’s hard to say whether it’s good or bad, but no matter what, at this moment, in Arima Shizuya’s heart, there is only the word gratitude.

"I appreciate your kindness, Yin."

The moment Ichimaru Gin heard the words, his expression couldn't help but tense up by more than three points.

After all, just from the response, this starting gesture clearly showed that something was 'wrong'.

"But I'm not a child who needs someone to support me when I walk. You can't use such naive thinking to speculate on my behavior..."

Arima Shizuya pondered for a moment.

"Isn't this underestimating me?"

This is not a suffering that cannot be avoided.

It's about taking the initiative to approach and touch the future.

"I can see further than anyone else today. Even Mr. Aizen can't compare to me in this respect."

Yes, this is the only indisputable fact.

Therefore.

"Don't worry about these unnecessary things, Yin. Although it may feel guilty... this is everything you should enjoy."

Although the intention is touching, no matter what, now is not the time to really come to a showdown.

Arima Shizuka also came up from behind the desk and patted Ichimaru Gin on the shoulder with a smile.

"Besides, I have already drafted a transfer application. By now, it should have reached the desk of the captain of the 10th squad."

Ichimaru Gin couldn't help but widen his eyes when he heard this.

"Varied……?!"

The Gotei 13.

Why did you choose this most 'troublesome' place for me? !
It was impossible to say that he wasn't angry, but facing Arima Shizuya, he couldn't say those angry words after all.

In the end, I could only force myself to say "I'm not going".

In response to him, Arima Shizuya chuckled.

"Come on, you little brat~ You're about to break the flesh on Rangiku's face when you see it, and you tell me you're not happy?"

"Again, this is where you should go and it's the best place for you."

"Of course, don't forget your business while you're flirting with Rangiku."

Arima Shizuka also grabbed the haori that was hanging on the back of the chair and draped it over herself.

Carrying the name of the Fifth Division.

His originally somewhat lazy temperament now had a distinct sense of seriousness.

"The captain of the 10th division will soon have problems, so both I and Aizen-sensei are on the same page in this regard."

"Go and take the seat that should belong to you, Yin."

"I believe in your strength."

But then again, Arima Jing also found that she hadn't looked at this guy carefully for a long time.

The shoulders are much broader.

Although his figure has become thinner than it was decades ago, he has become quite reliable to some extent.

At least, there is a little bit of expectation.

after all……

"You, if you wear a haori, you will definitely look very handsome."

There is no trace of utilitarianism in my heart, it is just a pure emotion at this moment.

But this made Ichimaru Gin unconsciously purse his lips.

Arima Shizuka seemed to realize that what she said was a bit too emotional, and at this moment she couldn't help but pat the back of her head.

At this moment, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Well, I think I look pretty cool in my Shinigami costume now."

Doesn't seem to work very well? But after all, it's not a serious occasion, so I can just gloss over it. Of course.

While encouraging, it is also necessary to give appropriate pressure.

Arima Shizuka also quickly adjusted her mood.

He blinked at this moment and said with a chuckle.

"Although I find it unlikely, you can't be inferior to that new 'genius' Dong Shilang, right?"

"..."

"After all, I trained him myself, so please don't embarrass me, Yin."

I won't be seduced by such shallow provocations.

But just in terms of attracting attention, it has already achieved a perfect effect.

Gin Ichimaru looked at Arima Shizuya's back in silence.

He stared at the figure that he once hated but now longed for and even hoped to follow forever...

Said slowly at this moment.

"If this is your arrangement... I am willing to accept this responsibility."

"But, regarding the selection of the vice-captain."

"I hope I can do the screening."

What else can I do?

After all, he was the guy that I trained myself.

It can be said that Arima Shizuka knows exactly what this guy is thinking, as well as his habits and temper.

Being willing to make concessions at this moment is already an exaggerated "compromise".

Without looking back.

The captain of the fifth squad raised his right hand high and waved it lightly in a rather lazy manner.

"Well, I'll leave it to you then~"

In a place where even Arima Shizuka can't see.

Gin Ichimaru clasped his hands together on both sides of his body and bowed deeply in the direction his captain left.

Grateful.

then……

Will not live up to this expectation.

Since Arima Jing has not given up her ambitions, she needs to be prepared at all times.

That is why this is the moment for Gin Ichimaru.

The captain of the 10th squad... is determined to win!
……

Walking on the street.

Arima Shizuya rubbed his chin with a thoughtful expression.

I always feel that it is just a blink of an eye, and time has passed in a flash, passing to an astonishing degree.

And now if you count carefully.

There are only less than fifty years left before the plot officially begins.

"Not even half of it is left."

Then.

What events are left that are worth paying attention to and in which you can participate?

Arima Jing also sorted it out briefly and found that the remaining content was relatively straightforward, but quite important.

First of all, there is the death of Shiba Kaiyan.

This guy's accident directly led to Ukitake Jushiro's lack of interest in appointing a vice-captain, and he has always looked depressed since then.

After all, this guy's physical weakness is literally a chronic disease. If his weakness causes the death of others...

This guy will also feel guilty to the point of being unable to extricate himself.

Should I get involved in this matter?

Arima Shizuka also simply weighed the pros and cons.

——Shiba Kaiyan directly led to the official decline of the Shiba family and the changes in Rukia and Ukitake's state of mind.

Finally, Broken Blade NO.9 was born.

Seems like they are all insignificant things?
Even if you try to intervene, it doesn't seem to affect the main plot.

But compared to this matter, Arima Jing is now concerned about other aspects.

That is the relevant matter of Xu Bai.

Because this matter involves all aspects of Strawberry Brother, Arima Jing's attention to him can be said to be so deep that it cannot be further explored.

And these days...

This is also the stage where the plan is about to take shape.

Thinking of this, Arima Jing quickened his pace by three points.

His destination is not in any other direction.

Instead, it is located in the 9th squad’s barracks.

Now under the jurisdiction of Tosen-Yagi, the atmosphere of the 9th Division is much more serious than when Rokuguruma Kensei was in power.

But this is not surprising, after all, what makes Blind Brother outstanding is that he is well organized.

Relying on his privileges and his status as captain.

After greeting some familiar soldiers in a familiar manner, Arima Shizuka quickly walked among them and soon entered the heavily guarded area.

This is the prison team, and the degree of blockade in this area can be said to be second only to the 8th Squad.

This is what the phrase "Do Not Disturb" means.

Of course, in order to ensure sufficient concealment and safety... Blind Brother has also put a lot of effort in this regard.

I used a lot of means to authenticate my identity.

After passing through several secret doors, Arima Jing finally arrived at a dim basement.

The furnishings here are quite simple, yet also appear sloppy.

The electric wires laid all over the ground are like the roots of an old tree, making people feel like they have no place to stand.

There were three digits of prominent surveillance screens, and the flickering blue fluorescent light made the entire room as dim as the early morning.

And in it.

There were two figures sitting among them with Arima Shizuka on their backs.

The one on the left is Tosen Kaname.

It can be said that Xia Ge's taste changes every few months, and his current hairstyle is extremely abstract.

Noticing someone coming from behind, he just turned his head half way and nodded slightly to greet them.

After all, it is encrypted, and basically only our own people can come in.

As for the other figure now staring at the surveillance camera.

At this moment, he also turned his chair and looked in the direction of Arima Shizuya.

The broad plain glasses flickered, and a familiar smile emerged...

The magnetic voice of Aizen Sosuke sounded again.

"Shizuya-kun, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Aizen."

At this moment, both parties simply nodded to each other and skipped the tedious greeting stage.

Arima Jing also walked quickly forward, pulled over a chair next to her, and sat down.

There are many things I want to say.

And now if we allocate them according to the importance and urgency...

It should be the content related to Shiba Kaiyan.

"Teacher Aizen, um..."

"Shizuya-kun, Metastasia's related experiments were quite successful."

There is a special kind of magic in Aizen's smile, and at this moment it reveals the fanatical aura of a researcher.

"It has indeed mastered the power to fuse the power of the Shinigami and manifest it in all aspects... This guy is able to block the ability of the Zanpakuto."

When hearing these words, Arima Shizuya's heart skipped a beat.

No, it can't be?
Before he could even open his mouth to speak, the prison warden had already turned his chair around, like a nobleman sitting in the arena.

Pointing lightly at the display screen in the middle.

"Behold, the power of Metastasia."

"Cruel, cunning, and at the same time knows how to use his strengths..."

"The so-called vice-captain of the 13th Division is no match for him at all."

(End of this chapter)