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

Chapter 200 199: First Interview

When Arima Shizuka opened her eyes again, it was almost evening.

I have to say, I'm a little hungry...

If Gin Ichimaru were still working, he would have brought a few dried persimmons over by now.

But it was Momo Hinamori's first day on the job after all, and she couldn't demand that others do this - after all, she still had to adapt slowly.

Also.

Although I have already made an appointment with others to have dinner, I still have some time to spare before that.

Arima Jing didn't want to waste time, so he thought for a moment.

Call the new deputy captain next door to come over.

"Although this is not our first meeting, it can be considered as our first formal meeting."

Arima Shizuya placed his hands on the table, with a calm but powerful smile on his face.

"Hinamori Momo, I'm sorry that as the captain I have to wait until this moment to have a chance to have a formal interview with you."

The girl, who was already nervous, quickly shook her head.

The hands hanging on the knees were also clenched at the same time.

"That's not true! I know Captain Arima is very busy, and Senior Ichimaru Gin's teaching is also very attentive... I don't think you mean to look down on me!"

Visible tension.

Although I wanted to make her relax, it was better to pretend I didn't know and let her adjust herself at this time.

"Oh~ If you think like that, it would be a great help."

Arima Shizuka also paused for a moment, then smiled.

"After all, your grades are pretty good, and you're highly regarded in school. Ahahaha... You're lucky to be able to join a little-known team like mine."

"You're exaggerating. The Fifth Division is not a place that people would look down upon!"

"Very insightful. It seems that Hinamori has gained a lot during this period."

and so.

It is also necessary to make sure of the other person's ambitions.

After just lowering his eyes for a moment, Arima Shizuka had already figured out the complete logic in his mind.

"Although this is your first time handling the work of a vice-captain, don't feel anxious or rush."

"After all, we are just a support team. In many cases, we don't need to go to the front line..."

"So the kids in the team are all relatively gentle, and their fighting abilities are relatively limited."

Hinamori Momo listened to the description carefully, leaning forward slightly and nodding from time to time.

As the vice-captain, it would be very troublesome if I couldn't stand on the same side as the captain.

Therefore... Hinamori Momo is trying her best to understand Arima Shizuya's ideas, and at the same time adapt herself to the other party's logic and way of thinking.

Communication is a very important process. Without sufficient language for communication, it is difficult for the two parties' thoughts to converge.

However, simply outputting is not the correct behavior.

Only when there is interaction between both parties is it worth further study.

So, then.

The first question came as expected.

Arima Shizuka was also looking at Hinamori Momo in front of her with interest, and was speaking in a calm tone with a hint of smile.

"Actually, I am quite curious about this aspect."

"After all, as the captain, I also want to know..."

"From your perspective, Hinamori, what do you think is the most scarce thing in our 5th Division right now?"

Hinamori Momo scratched her head for a while, obviously not sure about these questions.

——Can I not answer?
Even though I wanted to say these things, just looking at Arima Shizuya's smiling face, I just couldn't say them no matter what.

So in the end I could only speak cautiously.

“Is it…is it a sense of trust?”

Arima Shizuya murmured thoughtfully.

Seeing the captain's reaction, Hinamori Momo began to wail in her heart.

Yeah! That’s the wrong answer!

"I see, so that's what Hinamori thinks."

Instead of hearing the expected denial, Arima Shizuka smiled generously at this moment.

"After all, we are the 5th Division of the rescue team. Considering that the places we are going to are relatively remote, the first thing we have to solve is the trust of others."

"Well, that's a very clever way of thinking about solving problems. If I hadn't been prepared, it would have been hard to say these words."

"You put in a lot of effort, Hinamori."

The little girl didn't seem to be praised much.

Just with this compliment, his face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After hesitating for a while, he finally raised his head and spoke in a low and energetic voice.

"Thank you, thank you Captain Arima for your compliment..."

After hearing this response, Arima Shizuya's eyes became slightly melancholy.

Be in awe but don't shrink back.

Shy but not arrogant.

I have to admit, this guy's appearance is indeed very deceptive - who would have thought that such a petite girl has a body that is as tough as any other man?
"It's just that Hinamori's answer was indeed excellent. I didn't mean to praise her deliberately."

“And having said that, I actually think this idea has some additional aspects.”

"For example, seeking the trust of others is indeed a good idea. But before that, I think the Fifth Division needs another quality the most."

Hinamori Momo's expression adjusted, she became slightly serious and spoke in a sincere tone.

"May I ask what Captain Arima is thinking?!"

So exciting...

But it is also a manifestation of responsibility.

“In my opinion, it should be a sense of security.”

"Since we are the support team, rather than trusting us, I hope that the other members of Team 13 will sincerely feel 'Great, we are saved' after seeing us."

correct.

"Hinamori shouldn't find it strange either."

Arima Shizuka also said with a smile.

"After all, if I have to describe it, it's just like the soul burial attack you encountered in the human world."

"Although we are not saviors, we must go all out now that we have started the action..."

"Do your best to protect and help. Even if it means risking your life, you must be prepared to do it at all costs."

Although it may be a bit arrogant...after all, not everyone can do this kind of work."

"But Hinamori, I think you have potential in this area."

This is not just a compliment in the simple sense. After all, judging from her character, this girl does possess this trait.

But now with Ma Jingye's "flattery", the other party is obviously not used to it.

Originally, he was still able to control his emotions, but now even his head was lowered into the water.

Yeah! I was actually given such expectations.

This time I really have to work hard.

"I, I will definitely not let Captain Arima down!"

"Ahahaha, well said, that's the momentum."

Although it was their first formal meeting, Hinamori Momo had changed significantly at this moment.

Too many unexpected things caused ripples in the girl's originally calm state of mind. He is friendly, speaks well and knows how to be appropriate.

A boss who also knows how to encourage his subordinates.

——It’s great to be able to work under such a person.

A slight sense of security came over me, causing my originally tense body to relax slightly.

Hinamori Momo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Come to think of it, I haven't asked this before... Sorry, it's a little late, but it's just routine."

Arima Jing also smiled and patted his forehead. His eyes flickered for a moment, and then he spoke softly.

"Hinamori, what is the reason why you chose to join my 5th Division?"

Although in the early days, Arima Shizuka also recruited several people into the Fifth Division in the name of training.

But in the final analysis, the wishes of the parties involved must also be considered.

Just like that guy Abarai Renji, his mind is full of Rukia, Rukia... Even if he was detained in the 5th Division, this guy would probably act absent-minded.

So according to this statement, Arima Shizuka had also been prepared to "leave no one behind" from the very beginning.

Anyway, I can do a favor here. No matter which team I am assigned to, the other party will remember some of the good things I have done here...

That's enough.

However, no one expected that Hinamori Momo would hold on and gain Gin's recognition.

Just like applying for an exam.

Generally speaking, this question should be placed before "admission", just like an interview.

But there was no way, because of Ichimaru Gin's strong request, the relevant content was basically handled by the other party alone.

Now, Arima Shizuya also needs to slowly get familiar with each other before he can understand more about Hinamori Momo's thoughts.

"You are too kind. There is no need to apologize to someone like me... Besides, volunteering is actually a very simple thing."

After a pause, Hinamori Momo raised her right hand somewhat stiffly and pushed the hair that fell on her forehead behind her ears.

The smile was a little forced, but it managed to reveal a bit of friendliness.

"It's actually very simple. It's just that my experience in the human world made me have a lot of good feelings towards the Fifth Division."

It seemed as if he felt a little ashamed for saying these words.

Hinamori Momo's voice became a little embarrassed.

"If Captain Arima hadn't come to our aid that day, with our mediocre skills, we would definitely not have been able to wait for others to come to support us..."

"So just as Captain Arima said, I wanted to join the 5th Division because I was looking for a sense of security."

"Just like what happened to me that day, I want others to be able to face difficulties bravely when they are faced with danger."

after all……

"Inside the Gotei 13, there is a trustworthy 5th Division who is always ready to sacrifice for others!"

Oh~
What you said was very powerful.

Putting aside other things, just looking at the girl's current expression, Arima Jing couldn't help but reveal a rather surprised expression.

I originally just wanted to have a brief exchange, but I didn't expect to hear such a high-level speech.

Hinamori Momo realized it belatedly and let out a soft "ah".

“Ah… um, sorry…”

It seems like he's getting a little carried away.

goo...

Why would you say such brazen words in front of the captain?

If there was a crack in the office, I would really like to crawl in...

Hinamori Momo, who had already begun to hold her head with her hands, let out a meaningless low moan. In comparison, Arima Shizuka in front of her seemed quite calm.

The other party even had the mind to chuckle.

"I see. That's an interesting idea, Hinamori."

I don't mean to make fun of anyone.

At this moment, besides happiness, Arima Shizuya felt nothing but emotion.

I didn't expect that my unintentional action would actually affect other people.

The inertia of history will also be deflected by its own influence...

"Um, Captain Arima, you..."

"Well, I didn't mean to make fun of Hinamori."

Quite the opposite, even.

"I also want to say thank you. After all, your feelings, Hinamori, prove that my efforts a few years ago were meaningful."

Arima Shizuya's smile was peaceful, but at this moment it gave people a more determined feeling.

“I am definitely on the right track.”

That's how it used to be.

This will also be the case in the future.

Having said that, Arima Jing also glanced at the person beside him.

It's almost time.

"Then let's end our meeting here today."

Arima Shizuka also stood up.

Hinamori Momo, who had just relaxed, suddenly tensed up and jumped up almost reflexively.

"Ming, I understand!"

"Don't be so nervous~ I told you it's just a normal interview... Besides, we'll have a lot of time to spend together in the future."

Seeing that the other person's expression was not moved at all, Arima Jing could only try to make a few jokes.

"If you keep being so serious, your future work will be very difficult, Vice Captain Hinamori."

"Or am I putting so much pressure on you? I understand, but it does make me sad..."

"After all, if I can't understand the vice-captain, then it's my fault."

After all, she is just a little girl with a bad mouth.

The most prominent thing in facing this situation is that one is at a loss as to what to do.

"That, that..."

His face was extremely red, his hands were folded in front of him, and his two thumbs were squeezed together.

Even after thinking for a long time, I couldn't come up with a good word.

In the end, he could only lower his head as if giving up, and spoke in a weak and mosquito-like voice.

"I, I know..."

"That's what young people should do."

Arima Shizuka also walked around to the back of the desk, and he subconsciously wanted to pat the other person on the shoulder.

But after a moment's pause, Arima Shizuka realized her own gaffe.

The vice-captain is no longer Gin Ichimaru... The other party is also a woman, and cannot do such frivolous things.

He then stretched out his right hand.

"Then I'll ask for your continued care from now on, Vice Captain Hinamori."

Take a deep breath and lift your head.

Hinamori Momo suppressed the excitement in her heart with great difficulty and forced herself to smile brightly again at this moment.

"Well, please take care of me from now on...Captain Arima!"

(End of this chapter)