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

Chapter 59: Rotten Flowers

The arrangement that Aizen made for Arima Shizuya was not complicated.

Because it can be summed up in just one sentence.

"Overcome your fears and move forward like the strong men of the past..."

"Challenge Kiganjo Castle once more, Shizuya-kun."

Ah? I fight Kenpachi the Ghost again?

I can only say that although I have made some progress, I am definitely not yet at the level where I can be compared with captain-level figures.

A head-on conflict will never end well.

So what is the prison master thinking? Judging from the current situation, it is as exaggerated as forcing Arima Shizuka to die.

Although he was extremely distressed, no matter what he thought...it was difficult to understand Aizen's thoughts just from the letters.

Anyway, let’s go meet each other first.

"Huh? Ending the internship early?"

"It's like this. Although it may be a little sudden, I still have other things I want to learn or see. So staying in the second team is not a solution."

Unlike the grand banquet when I first arrived, tonight’s dinner is much smaller in scale, but it is just as ceremonial.

All the famous people in the second squad are here.

At this moment, after hearing Arima Shizuya's speech, Ohmaeda Nozomi, who was in the front row, stood up quite consciously.

He then made a simple gesture to the officials sitting behind him.

All I can say is that he is worthy of being born in the Secret Mobile Force. His professionalism in sign language communication is completely beyond the reach of people in other squads.

Everyone retreated in silence, and in the end, only Yoruichi Shihouin was left sitting in the main seat in silence.

Yushiro showed an obviously confused expression. He knelt on the futon, supporting the table with both hands, allowing his body to lean forward slightly at this moment.

"There are still four days left, why don't you stay in the Second Division for a while longer?"

It's said to be a request to stay, but at this time it sounds more like the nagging of a resentful woman in the boudoir.

Such remarks are not uncommon.

After all, as one of the oldest noble families in Shihouin, Yushiro has been carrying the fate of his family since his birth.

In this context of hierarchy, there weren't many people who could confide in the Shihouin family - Urahara Kisuke was originally one of them, but this guy was already the captain of the 12th Division, so naturally he wouldn't have much time to spare.

The only one who was able to learn the Shihouin family secrets and fight against Yushiro without losing was Arima Shizuka.

As a friend, a sparring partner, and one of the few people I can chat with on a daily basis.

Yushiro was indeed reluctant to see Arima Shizuka leave.

"Arima-kun should serve in the Second Division! That way, he can stay in the mountains when he's not on a mission."

Looking at the tearful expressions of others, Arima Shizuya couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed - it can only be said that due to his status, Yushiro really lacked someone to communicate with.

Fortunately, the person involved didn't have to worry about it for too long. He kept sitting in a bold posture, and interrupted at this moment with his mouth slightly open.

"Okay, Yushiro. Arima Shizuya still has things to do, and there is still a chance we will meet in the future."

The young man felt quite aggrieved.

But it was still a bit too much for him to talk back to his sister, the head of Shifengyuan.

In the end, he could only stand up with a conflicted look on his face and choose to leave and go back to his room.

The two of them were left alone again.

"I'm sorry, Yushiro is not very old... I haven't taught him how to get along with friends."

Friends are rivals who can communicate on an equal footing and appreciate each other, rather than objects to be begged to stay.

Arima Shizuka also shook her head calmly.

"It's okay. The so-called nobles also have their own troubles. I can completely understand that."

"Ah~ It's so convenient to talk to you."

It saves effort and is straightforward. There is no need to worry about those twists and turns. Efficiency is everything.

It's like I'm chatting with that guy Kisuke...

"As the captain of the second division, I agree with your application. Arima Shizuya, you can pack your things and get out of the gate of Shifengyuan later."

As long as there is permission, it will be fine. Arima Jing also breathed a sigh of relief, but heard Ye Yi continue to speak.

"But before you go back, it's best to go to the 12th Division first."

"Huh? Why?"

"I don't know, but there was a sudden message from Urahara yesterday, saying that they wanted you to come over or something."

Ye Yi adjusted his sitting position, pondered for a moment, and then explained again.

"It shouldn't be a big deal. After all, Urahara said you can go when you are free."

What could the store manager want from me? Could it be another secret arrangement related to the prison master?

Although it was already dark, considering the tight time schedule and the fact that she had to meet the prison warden the next day, Arima Shizuka still chose to travel overnight.

Although there is a curfew in some areas within Seireitei, anyone with a pass will be allowed in.

As for this aspect, the Shifeng family's warrant ensured that Arima Shizuka would have a smooth journey.

The power of the nobility is really useful.

With emotion, Arima Shizuka also used her spiritual power and began to move quickly in the Soul Society - according to the rules, she was not qualified to do this.

But no way.

I can only say that the master of Seireitei is the master~

In the early hours of the morning, Arima Jing arrived at the door of the Technology Development Bureau located in the suburbs on time.

Compared to the previous open tours, it may be because it is working hours now... You can see that everyone in the bureau looks hurried and has no time to talk to others.

After asking someone to inform him, A Jin soon arrived at the door.

"Long time no see, Arima-kun."

"Well, Mr. Akon seems to be in good spirits recently."

So, what's the matter with calling me here?

You can see that Ajin's expression stiffened a little, then he grinned and said with a wry smile.

"Actually, there was a special situation with Mr. Niru, and he asked Captain Urahara to give a message to Arima-kun."

What does this crazy scientist have to do with me?
With curiosity and confusion, Arima Shizuka followed Akon and came to Kurotsuchi Mayuri's office.

The room was unusually dark, as if it had been deliberately given a matte finish.

There was a faint stench in the air, as if something had rotted but had not been disposed of in time...

"Mr. Nie, I've brought people here."

There was a click.

Kurotsuchi Mayuri came out from the inner room. He looked as flamboyant and unique as ever, and at this moment he glanced over here with a rather calm gaze, but it only stayed for a moment.

It was like looking at a monkey.

"Mian Six is ​​dead."

"I don't know when the cells stopped dividing, and by the time I realized what was happening, they had already stopped breathing."

"There was no chance of rescue, he left so easily..."

"But it can be considered a gain. The next step of the experiment will be to focus on the progress of cell division."

"Standing on the shoulders of corpses and looking at the distant scenery is a good experience and worth savoring."

Nie raised his left hand slightly and pointed it straight to the side.

"She placed your hair in a vase at the head of the bed."

"I've taught you many times, but you still can't tell the difference between hair and flowers... It's so annoying. It's really a headache for you as a test subject."

"So hurry up and pack it up and throw it away. After all, it's your stuff. Do it yourself and don't bother others."

"Really... the smell of rotting protein is really bad."

A calm tone and a nonchalant attitude.

It seemed as if he was just explaining some insignificant trivial matters, and after finishing his words, Kurotsuchi Mayuri simply turned around.

It seemed as if he wanted to go straight back into the room.

Arima Shizuka couldn't help it either.

What do you mean Mian No. 6 is dead?
Why is a living person...

No, wait.

The memory began to crawl up like a maggot, clinging to Arima Shizuya's cerebral cortex.

"Nie has been focusing on the research of the "Mian Project" for many years, and has successively produced six failed products, including "Mian No. 1" to "Mian No. 6"..."

I was wrong in the first place.

The little girl we saw at the beginning was not Nie Yin Meng, who was Sleeping No. 7, but Sleeping No. 6, who was a failure in the background.

This is true.

But... I always feel that I shouldn't use such a light tone at this time?

Her mind was a little confused, and Arima Jing couldn't help but shout out.

"and many more!"

"What? Is there anything else?"

Kurotsuchi Mayuri stopped walking and half turned his head.

"It's very busy here. Just feed Urahara Kisuke the things that have no nutritional value. I'm not your emotional trash can."

"I have no interest in stupid people, let alone communicating with monkeys like you."

"Just standing in the same space as you and touching the carbon dioxide you exhale makes me feel uncomfortable all over."

"So get out, disappear, or just die."

"Don't show up in front of me, monkey."

Kurotsuchi Mayuri's eyes were emotionless, and after a series of unilateral high-intensity attacks, he remained silent for a moment.

He entered the inner room silently.

"..."

Arima Shizuka also stood there in a daze.

"I'm sorry, Arima-kun. I hope you can understand Mr. Nirvana... After all, Sleeping No. 6 is his research topic, and it is also a life that he has devoted a lot of attention and effort to."

Akin said in a sincere tone.

"Mr. Nie is usually a bit harsh, but he wouldn't say such excessive words."

Although she realized it a little late, You Ma Jing finally accepted the reality.

"Um, Mian..."

"The body of No. 6 has been disposed of by Mr. Nie. After all, it happened two days ago."

Ajin's tone was also quite sad.

"Although it may seem a bit long-winded for me to repeat it, Arima-kun, please do not misunderstand Mr. Nirvana's intentions."

"He is the one who suffers the most. After all, Mr. Ni is the initiator of the plan."

"He is also like a father to Mian Liu..."

Arima Shizuka also nodded a little slowly.

It's not something difficult to understand.

It was simply that I couldn't accept the reality for a moment.

After all, given Kurotsuchi Mayuri's usual temper, he would never talk so much.

The very fact of being 'abnormal' means being unusual.

Akin, who was beside him, turned on the light in the room and saw a small bed against the wall with a transparent vase placed on it.

It is not made of precious material, and you can even see many scratches and damages on it.

It should be something picked out from the trash can.

There was a shallow layer of water inside, and Arima Shizuya's hair was soaked in it, limp and had begun to rot.

This is where the stench comes from.

Arima Shizuya's gaze fixed, and he saw crooked fonts on the side of the bottle.

はな (flower)

きれい (beautiful)

He can't even write complete Chinese characters and uses hiragana instead... this is indeed something a child can do.

As Kurotsuchi Mayuri said, this thing has no aesthetic appeal at all, and it doesn't have any special meaning.

It's just a pure, simple...a treasure collected by a little girl out of curiosity.

My thoughts are in a mess and my mood is a little complicated.

Her chest felt like it was blocked by something, causing Arima Shizuka's throat to feel tight.

It seems like regret, but also more like sadness because of this reality.

But why do I think so?

Soon, Arima Jing also found the answer.

——That day...it would have been nice if I had fed her some insect curry.

(End of this chapter)