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

Chapter 224: 223: Cutting the Moon

and so.

Why did things turn out like this in the end?

Although I know that with my participation, the subsequent plot changes will probably become bigger and bigger...

But I didn't expect that even the person who was going to be hung on the wall had to be replaced by myself? !
Arima Jing was also a little confused.

- Do you think this is the curse of being the captain of the 5th Division?

Either the prison warden gets stabbed or he has to go into battle himself. Is the fate of the captain of the support team to merge with the wall?

Namo San, how cruel!

"Captain Arima, is there anything bothering you lately?"

A sudden question.

Arima Shizuka, who was yawning in the yard and planning to take a short rest, suddenly shuddered.

It has been nearly three days since I confirmed the plan with the prison commander and started planning and layout.

Touching her cheek, Arima Shizuka also revealed a rather strange expression.

"Why do you feel this way?"

Momo Hinamori on the side tilted her head but did not stop hanging the clothes in her hands.

"Hmm? Well... there's no particular reason. It's just a simple feeling."

After all, we have been together for a long time.

"Captain, you may not feel it yourself, but when you are in a more troubled state, there is always an indescribable subtle feeling on your face."

"..."

Do you want it to be so mysterious?
After much warning and instruction from the prison master, the genius plan was finally planned out.

He was almost "seen through" by the woman in front of him, and Arima Shizuka couldn't help but chuckle.

What a mistake.

Even Hinamori could see the weirdness, and in the eyes of Tohru Yuune, it was obviously an even more obvious feeling of awkwardness.

It seems that I am really not very good at hiding things.

While expressing her emotion, Arima Jing simply adjusted her mentality and spoke in a joking tone.

"Yeah, that's right. I've been having some troubles lately."

Put down your clothes and let your sleeves drop.

Hinamori Momo knelt upright next to Arima Shizuya and said in a serious tone.

"If possible, I'd like to help you share some of the burden!"

...You are so positive.

But, it is indeed 'just what I want'.

Raising his hands and gently pressing his temples, Arima Jing said carefully.

"I'm worried. My health seems to have suddenly started to deteriorate recently."

"Ahem... you say, what if one day I suddenly have an accident and die suddenly at work?"

"What will the big guys think of me?"

As if some magical switch had been touched, Hinamori Momo's originally relatively normal expression suddenly became abstract at this moment.

He tensed his body, knitted his brows, and rolled his throat up and down for a while, and the words came out as if faster than he thought.

"This kind of thing! It's absolutely impossible to happen!"

"Ahahaha...so it's just a joke, just a joke."

"Please don't joke about your health!"

"I'll apologize later... Anyway, can you please follow my instructions first?"

Really.

Is it so difficult? Are you the captain or am I the captain?
I don't know if it was the compromising tone that worked, or if it was simply because of Arima Shizuka's assurance that she would apologize afterwards.

Hinamori Momo no longer dwelled on the content of this 'proposal', but instead folded her arms across her chest, lowered her head slightly, and showed a thoughtful expression.

"If, if it really happens..."

"At least the members of our fifth team will definitely feel very uncomfortable."

"After all, we failed to take good care of the captain, which is essentially a dereliction of duty on the part of our Fifth Division."

It's good to be responsible.

But it shouldn't be exaggerated to this extent.

Arima Jing also smiled helplessly and shook her head.

"Birth, aging, illness and death are also human nature. Why are you so obsessed with an individual like me? Ah, sorry, I won't say anymore."

You continue.

Hinamori Momo narrowed her eyes and deleted the several hundred words she had prepared about the Fifth Division.

Then I rethought other speculations.

"Vice-Captain Kotetsu, who is relatively close, will definitely be very sad."

"Then the same must be true for Gin-senpai, Captain Aizen, and Captain Tosen, who often hang out with Captain Arima."

"There are also Captain Nirvana and Captain Kuchiki who seem difficult to approach on weekdays..."

Listening to Hinamori Momo counting off the names one by one as if they were her own treasures.

Arima Shizuya's expression couldn't help but be dazed for a moment.

In a sense, this is also a kind of "those involved are confused".

After all, as the person involved, it is difficult for Arima Shizuka to extricate herself from this environment and judge her own situation with a critical eye.

Now through the other party's mouth.

He seemed to understand the prison warden's intention to some extent.

Although the prison warden in the original novel is kind, due to his personality problems, his relationships with many people are only superficial.

But what about yourself?

It is no exaggeration to say that after all these years of experience, Arima Shizuka has established solid and trusting relationships with many people.

Just in terms of 'lethality'.

It is indeed much more serious than the death of a polite and honest person.

Unable to help but sigh in his heart, Arima Jing also shook his head as if feeling helpless.

Since everything has been arranged, I won't make any comments on the plan. At this point, the arrow is on the string...

Had to post.

"Okay, I understand. I want to rest for a while, Hinamori, you just..."

I am speechless.

Because the other person had his hands on his waist, had a very serious expression on his face, and stood directly in front of him.

The corners of his mouth were drooping and his brows were furrowed.

It seems that he wants to express "I am very unhappy" through facial control.

But from a sensory point of view, it is a little insufficient. After all, this guy is not tall and his facial features appear rather childish.

and so.

...Whose child is this?
"Um, any other questions?"

"Captain Arima promised before, apologize!"

You still remember this thing!
But after all, it’s what I said, and I have to fulfill it no matter how helpless I am.

"Sorry, sorry... I accidentally forgot about it just now."

"Humph!"

No, I'm letting you show off?

But even so, Arima Shizuka wouldn't say anything.

After all, the essence of the other party's behavior is still out of concern and other purposes.

There was no need for Arima Jing to do that, and she would never say excessive words to someone who cared about her.

"Okay, I won't joke about this anymore...well, this won't happen again."

A change in tone is the best manifestation of your attitude.

Hinamori Tao Ning choked for a moment, and her expression slowly relaxed.

"Then Captain, please remember this and never mention this kind of thing again!"

Arima Jing stopped talking and just smiled silently.

Even if they are reluctant or don't want to do these things...the person involved cannot make any other decision.

After all, it comes down to it.

Arima Shizuka has been walking on an unknown path since the very beginning.

This is a road far more difficult and dangerous than the journey of Aizen Sosuke, and now... I will also face countless difficulties and dilemmas.

I have to start adjusting my mindset.

Try your best... not to let those immature thoughts affect your state.

Arima Shizuka was also adjusting her inner thoughts. Her expression changed slightly, and finally she revealed a familiar, calm smile.

"Thanks, Hinamori."

If it weren't for this conversation, Arima Jing might not have realized that she herself was also afraid of doing this.

However, this feeling was also completely restrained at this moment. It is normal to not be understood by others, so become mature quickly - Arima Shizuya.

In contrast, Hinamori Momo, who no longer had the advantage in the conversation, also returned to normal at this moment.

"Eh? Well, it's not like I need Captain Arima to thank me..."

His right hand was stirring the hair hanging down from his temples, and his expression had an indescribable shyness.

"Rather than saying these polite words, everyone must hope that Captain Arima will slowly recover and live a healthy life."

Very plain, simple description.

But it is also the most straightforward request.

Arima Shizuka pursed her lips without comment and smiled helplessly.

"Well, I'll try my best."

……

……

……

"Mr. Kurosaki~ Your sword is not broken."

"It's just that his original appearance has not yet been revealed."

"And the so-called Zanpakuto is a specific image reflected in the heart of the god of death."

Therefore.

"Go and find it, in the deep world of your heart."

"In the real place where the embellishment and disguise are gone."

"Find your true power."

Urahara Kisuke's voice was teasing and subtle. At this moment, he was maintaining an aggressive posture, continuously putting pressure on the boy in front of him.

Only the handle of the knife was left, and it looked like a last-ditch resistance no matter how you looked at it.

But there was a hint of retreat in Ichigo Kurosaki's eyes.

Because what the other party was talking about... was not unfamiliar to me.

If.

If the Zanpakutō is the embodiment of one's inner self, then I...

There should indeed be 'another knife'.

Keep resisting and fighting back.

Although his steps were staggering, the light in Ichigo Kurosaki's eyes was gradually 'boiling'.

It felt like something was tumbling and shaking inside the body, and there was an indescribable feeling of distress in the chest, which made people feel like they had an urge to "get it out".

"You have an interesting expression, Mr. Kurosaki. It looks like you are only one step away from success."

Glance sideways and shake body.

In the next moment, Urahara Kisuke's Zanpakutō shed its shell from his staff and stabbed Ichigo in the face from a very tricky angle.

The sense of crisis that one's life is hanging by a thread.

The hairs on my body stood up, my heart beat faster, and my breathing became rapid!

In this fleeting moment, Kurosaki Ichigo seemed to hear a buzzing sound like an explosion...

The world freezes at this moment.

At the same time, everything began to "fade" rapidly.

There was no other light left. In this world where only black and white existed, Ichigo Kurosaki saw two familiar figures standing behind him.

left.

A weathered man wearing a plain black robe, long flowing hair and goggles on his face.

Right.

The body was shrouded in a hazy, lingering mist, and there was no discernible face or expression, only the outline of a strange man remained.

"You guys, this is..."

Although it should be the 'first meeting' in terms of physical sensation, for some reason, Kurosaki Ichigo could feel a clear sense of familiarity.

as if.

It was as if we had known each other for a long, long time.

Ichigo Kurosaki's mouth dropped open slightly.

She seemed to want to say something, but didn't wait for him to speak.

The two people behind him said in unison.

"Don't look back." X2
The figure on the left floated in the air, like ink seeping into a painting.

A thick 'black' glow spread across the sky.

"Retreat invites aging."

"Weakness leads to death."

The figure on the right stands on the ground, as if correcting the blank page of the world.

A dazzling 'pure white' color appeared all over the body.

“Courage makes the way.”

“Fearlessness overcomes all difficulties.”

Black and white began to interweave and mix.

As a result, the two voices began to overlap and merge.

"Shout out my name loudly." X2
No prompting needed.

Everything was destined at the moment of birth.

Ichigo Kurosaki subconsciously tightened the hilt of the sword in his hand and shouted with a serious expression.

"Kill the Moon!"

boom! ! !
The energy of the soul begins to overflow.

A blue torrent emerged from Ichigo Kurosaki's body, like a floodgate opening.

The originally stagnant world was violently shattered!
The unparalleled presence at this moment even displayed an extremely exaggerated spiritual pressure.

The hilt of the sword in Ichigo Kurosaki's hand was wrapped in a complete band of light, from invisible to visible... Such a subtle touch is the transformation from the inner heart to the reality.

Urahara Kisuke's expression changed slightly.

After all, this level of "disturbance" is really unexpected.

"Is the spiritual pressure that is emanating from it already so exaggerated?"

Well known.

Reiatsu is a manifestation of the overall energy of the soul.

The more powerful the individual is, the more exaggerated the energy contained in his body.

This is what it means to see a leopard through a tube.

Thoughts were still flowing in my mind, but the next moment, a huge crisis emerged.

Urahara Kisuke couldn't help but frown - he wanted to react, but time was tight and he could only make simple defensive actions.

thereafter.

Manager Pu Yuan, who was always calm and playful, was hit hard by the "Crescent Moon Sky Strike".

Let’s leave the experience of the parties involved and the victims for now.

At this moment, in Ichigo Kurosaki's inner space, two souls with different meanings were looking at each other.

It can't be called hostility.

But the attitudes of both sides are indeed somewhat subtle.

Maintaining the appearance of Yhwach a thousand years ago, symbolizing the power of the Quincy, he spoke slowly at this moment.

"Why... don't you want to fight for it?"

The power of the Quincy takes the dominant position, and even when calling their names, the situation is the same as in the original work... there is no difference in any sense.

The thing in Ichigo Kurosaki's hand was still just a fragment that could not be suppressed and thus leaked out.

Hearing the question, Arima Shizuka, who was surrounded by fog, just responded calmly.

"I just think it's unnecessary. After all, our goals are the same, right?"

It's not about getting something.

It was simply to protect the individual named Kurosaki Ichigo.

"If you are unwilling to give him power, I cannot convince you otherwise."

"It's not impossible to take action, but in the end it will be Ichigo who is troubled."

"So I just chose a more peaceful solution. Anyway, there will be opportunities later, so there is no need to rush."

"Youhabach" snorted softly.

"Want to change my will?"

Arrogant and complacent attitude.

Indeed, just like his identity, as long as he was not targeting Ichigo Kurosaki, his attitude was full of contempt.

Arima Shizuka also shrugged, but didn't seem to want to argue.

"It's not something serious. I just thought... you would understand it sooner or later."

(End of this chapter)