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

Chapter 229 Chapter 228: Death of Arima Shizuya

"Hinamori! Momoko!"

Hitsugaya Toshiro's voice continued to echo in my ears.

However, the sound was far away from him.

The feeling was like drowning under water, making Hinamori Momo's thoughts become hazy and vague.

This is so strange... Why did Xiaobai speak in such a terrified tone?

Just now……

what happened?
The memory seemed to have turned into fragmented pieces, with millions of fragments mixed together, making it impossible to tell up from down, left from right.

Until I don’t know how much time has passed.

Maybe it was just a pause of a few seconds, or maybe it was as exaggerated as several years.

Under the influence of the so-called "rationality", the girl stood up from the bottom of the water bit by bit and returned to the land.

Hinamori Momo's brain was like a precision instrument that had completely shut down.

I lost the ability to think in this state of shock.

It's as if my subconscious mind is resisting receiving this information...

However, the body's functions continue to function.

No matter how slow a machine is, it will continue to run clumsily.

The eyes saw everything.

The ears heard the cry.

My nose smelled a fishy odor.

Everything...all the senses are like a rigid and loyal guard.

Continuously capture and analyze information that the brain resists and cannot accept.

Captain of the Fifth Squad.

Captain Arima, Arima Shizuya.

The figure I have been looking for for a long time.

Now it is right in front of me, on top of the high wall...

Was murdered.

dead.

What far-fetched and unrealistic words.

But now that she really appeared in front of her, Hinamori Momo couldn't accept it no matter what.

My body couldn't stop shaking.

But... this absolutely cannot go on!
You have to stand up.

We can’t let Captain Arima’s body hang in this state.

I can't let all my past efforts go to waste, Captain Arima taught me... no matter how desperate or painful it is.

The Fifth Division should also stand bravely and fearlessly at the forefront.

We are a team you can trust!

——Thoughts were flying in her mind, and Hinamori Momo's eyes were slightly straightened, but she directly shook off the support of Toushirou beside her.

Take a deep breath.

Trying to adjust my emotions and body in this way.

Just like that, calm down. Then step closer, pull out the knife, put the body down, at least let Captain Arima be decent...

My thoughts suddenly broke down at some point.

Because of the stomach cramps and the strong urge to vomit, Hinamori Momo fell to her knees again.

"vomit……"

Tears, snot, acid water, mixed with undigested food, were all over his face.

——Think rationally.

——Be calm and analyze.

——To be a beacon that can guide others.

It should be like this, it should be like this.

but……

I can’t do it at all!!!

He pressed his hands on his chest, exerting so much force as if he wanted to pierce his heart and lungs.

Here! Here!
And here too!

It hurts so much that I can’t control myself, it hurts so much that I can’t breathe.

Captain Arima, I simply can't do it. I can't stay calm like you taught me!
The tears could not stop flowing.

The soul and the body seemed to be divided into two parts.

Why why why...

Why did Captain Arima have to suffer such a tragedy?! Why did the most gentle and kind person have to endure such torture?!
“Ah, ahhhh…”

I wanted to cry out loud, but found that my voice became soft and weak.

Falling to the ground like this, Hinamori Momo began to twitch weakly like a weak animal unable to resist.

This abnormal phenomenon almost scared Dong Shilang.

It was the first time he saw someone react like this.

He almost rushed forward and hugged his childhood friend in his arms.

"Hinamori?!"

Between the confused and lifeless eyes, on the filthy face, Hinamori Momo's mouth opened and closed like a fish drowning in glue.

"Xiaobai...save..."

"I will! Stop talking, the medical team will be here soon to help you diagnose the situation!"

No! No, no…

Hinamori Momo grabbed Toushirou's collar, hot tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Help...Captain Arima..."

The sobbing tone was mixed with an almost desperate cry for help.

At this point, there is no one left for Hinamori Momo to turn to.

Even though I know that such words are meaningless, even though I understand that everything is irreversible.

But it was like the fantasy of a drowning man, a dream that appeared in the brief moment when it emerged from between bubbles.

Faced with such an embarrassing struggle.

No matter how calm and composed Dong Shilang was, he couldn't make any overly rational remarks.

"I know...I will save him."

feeling.

It's a pretty contagious sentiment.

Joy, anger, sorrow and happiness.

People's thoughts and emotions are conveyed through words and actions.

Because of this, Hitsugaya Toushirou's eyes began to warm up slightly.

I feel sorry for Arima Shizuya who was murdered so ruthlessly.

I also felt sorry for the miserable look of my childhood friend.

Why did this happen?! What on earth is going on... We must find out!
The spiritual pressure that was creeping up from Hitsugaya Toshiro's body formed a turbulent flow, and the sharp wind that blew up was so cold that it chilled people to the bone!

Almost instantly, the emotions of everyone present were suppressed, and the crowd, which was originally a little panicked, was barely calmed down in an instant.

"Don't just stand there, notify them! Pass the information to the other captains as soon as possible and have them arrive at the scene as quickly as possible!"

"Everyone who can help, lend a hand. Prioritize notifying the members of the Fourth Division and let them handle it!"

"Let Captain Yamamoto know about this as soon as possible, and the rest of the content can be put on hold!"

It can only be said that in this situation, only Dong Shilang, who is qualified to be the captain, can arrange things so clearly.

The purpose of notifying all captains is to share intelligence and facilitate subsequent analysis.

The 4th Division is prioritized because in this situation... only people with medical expertise can perform the most professional analysis.

Destroying the scene and disrupting evidence are absolutely not allowed.

As for the end...

Captain-General Yamamoto also needed to know this sad news - after all, it was well known that Arima Shizuka had once trained under the captain-general.

Now I have a backbone.

The crowd, who were originally a little overwhelmed, began to take action.

Looking at the light gradually appearing in the sky, it is a symbol of sunlight breaking through the shadows and emerging.

But at this moment, the sun did not bring any warmth to everyone.

Only coldness.

And an indescribable chill.

……

Kuchiki Byakuya's face turned pale as he walked quickly through the corridor.

His expression was extremely serious.

Even far worse than before...it was as if the air around it was shocked, and at this moment it seemed to be suffocating.

The chief officers of the Sixth Division who were following on both sides didn't even dare to breathe.

It was not until he stood still in front of the gate that the trembling atmosphere eased a little.

Kuchiki Byakuya's eyes trembled slightly, as if he knew what was going to happen behind the door, so that his expression became a little hesitant at this moment.

But this entanglement did not last long.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself down like an ordinary person.

Kuchiki Byakuya pushed the door open and walked in.

The room was already filled with many figures.

They are all familiar figures...

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro, wearing haori and with solemn expressions.

Dressed in a smart outfit, it seems that Soi-Fong has just returned from the front line.

And there were Aizen Sosuke and Ichimaru Gin, who were gathered at the front and seemed to be looking at the inner room.

Almost everyone's eyes converged in an instant, and then each of them showed a different expression.

Ignoring everyone's intentions.

Kuchiki Byakuya lowered his eyes and tried to walk forward quickly.

But Kyoraku Shunsui stood directly in front of him... The captain of the Eighth Division had taken off his hat and had a sad expression, and even his tone was not as frivolous as before.

"Captain Kuchiki, I think it's better if you don't look at it."

It seems to echo this argument.

Ukitake Jushiro stood beside him, coughing, and also gave advice.

"Captain Unohana is still handling the matter. If we wait a little longer, it will seem more respectable..."

There was no immediate response.

Kuchiki Byakuya simply stood there, closing his eyes and clenching his teeth.

Whether to listen or not is the freedom of the person concerned, and at this moment it is the freedom of the head of the Kuchiki family.

He also has the answer in his heart.

"The person lying inside is my guide, and now is definitely not the time to pay respect to his remains."

"Everyone, please move aside so that I can take a closer look at his appearance."

"If not... I will be uneasy."

In fact, Byakuya Kuchiki himself is the type who is not good at speaking.

Back then, he failed to convince his grandfather, but was saved by the other party's understanding... Now, so many years have passed, but the Kuchiki family has not changed at all.

It was so in the past and it is so now.

Ukitake Jushiro wanted to say something else, but Kyoraku Shunsui grabbed him and shook his head silently.

at this point.

No matter what more you say, there is no room for maneuver.

After all, in the etiquette of the nobility, making the words final and leaving no "blank" is a statement in itself.

"Please, Captain Kuchiki."

In the cleared aisle.

Kuchiki Byakuya walked quickly through the crowd until he stopped in front of the innermost gate.

In this slightly narrow room, there lay a familiar figure.

"..."

It was Ma Jing.

Different from the usual gentle or even playful smile.

At this moment, the other party seemed to be fast asleep, with his eyes closed quietly.

On that bloodless face, there was no trace of peace except tranquility.

——Just like grandpa.

It turns out that the faces of the deceased are all the same.

The heart contracts with the rhythm of breathing, and a twitching pain comes.

Emotions that have never been enriched before are difficult to express through words and actions at this moment.

Like a clumsy but stubborn kid... Kuchiki Byakuya clenched his fists.

It is impossible to forgive someone who does such a thing, just like Byakuya Kuchiki cannot forgive his past self.

We must find the murderer.

Even if it means risking one's life, dignity, and everything... the murderer must be severely punished!

In the moment when my thoughts were concentrated, a slight creaking sound came from beside me.

After taking off the captain's haori and changing into a medical uniform, Unohana Retsu, wearing a mask, walked out slowly from the side door.

The crowd that was originally scattered around came forward and surrounded Unohana Retsu.

There was a brief silence, because no one knew what to ask at this time.

Finally, it was Soi-Fong who came with a frown on her face and spoke first.

"Are you sure that the person is beyond saving?"

Born an assassin, hidden in the darkness.

It can be said that it is out of professional instinct, or it can be understood that there is still a glimmer of hope.

Saying seemingly nonsense words at this time is, in essence, an expression of expectation.

Faced with this sincere question, Unohana Retsu threw away his blood-stained gloves and took off his mask.

"Corpse..."

Did not choose to answer directly.

Instead, he showed an expression of melancholy, helplessness, and even compassion.

"I have seen countless corpses in these thousand years."

"I have gone through several inspections to make sure there are no errors of any significance."

Blood pressure, pulse, heartbeat, pupils...

As long as there is even the slightest possibility, Unohana Retsu will not let it disappear.

However, the result remained unchanged.

"Unfortunately, from a physiological point of view, Captain Arima is indeed dead."

This might be what is meant by a heavy blow to the head.

Although everyone present did not burst into an uproar, the already solemn atmosphere became even more profound.

Kyoraku Shunsui leaned against the wall, his eyes as solemn as water.

Ukitake Jushiro stroked his forehead with one hand, his face full of pity.

In the distance, Ichimaru Gin and Aizen Sosuke were silent, making it impossible to know what they were thinking...

Soi-Fong, who had just asked the question, calmly repeated the adjective of Unohana Retsu.

He walked slowly forward and looked at the scene inside through the transparent glass.

Is he dead...

That's a light excuse indeed.

Leaving everything behind, leaving the living to continue struggling and arguing.

Such cowardly behavior is the most disgusting and offensive.

But looking at this face, at this point... there is something I can't say anything excessive about.

In a trance, the appearance of Shifengyuan Yoruichi in the past began to appear before his eyes again.

"Sai-Fong... Life is as fragile as glass and as thin as morning mist."

'So cherish it.'

'Don't waste it easily.'

If this guy could hear it too, would things turn out better?

Thoughts float in my mind, drifting around.

At this moment, Kuchiki Byakuya, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke in a deep voice.

"Can you tell me who did it?"

Unohana Retsu calmly turned his eyes away and spoke in a calm tone at this moment.

“This is also what confuses me the most at the moment.”

"In fact... after checking with the new counterpart."

"I didn't find any wounds on Captain Arima's body, nor did he look like he had been in a fight."

"Except for the fatal wound on the chest, there are no other traces left."

"Everyone, I believe that you all understand what I want to express even without emphasizing it at this moment, right?"

In other words.

Arima Shizuka also died without any ability to resist.

"I don't think the invading enemy has this level of power."

Therefore.

"I prefer to believe..."

After a pause, Unohana Retsu spoke word by word.

"This is a rebellion within the Gotei 13."

(End of this chapter)