Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

The young man named Genjiro Okabe stared wide-eyed at that moment, cold sweat dripping from his forehead onto the ground with a 'plop, plop' sound.

"Step back, Genjiro Okabe!"

"Araki, come in..."

By the time Genjiro Oki reacted and turned around, Araki had already pushed open the door to the First Division Captain's room, and at the same time, Yamamoto Genryusai's voice rang out from inside.

"As ordered!"

Upon hearing this, Genjiro Oki knelt down on one knee and performed the highest level of respect towards the person in the captain's room, while Araki had already silently entered the captain's room of the First Division.

"Click~"

When Genjiro Okabe raised his head, he only saw the door to the First Division Captain's room slowly closing, and inside the room, three figures exuding a 'killing' aura: Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, Chojiro Sasaki, and Araki.

"Unparalleled power!"

In response, Genjiro Oki internally assessed the strength of Yamamoto and Araki.

"Araki, you're back?!"

Inside the team's headquarters, Genryusai gripped his Zanpakuto tightly on the ground, greeting Araki with a blank expression. Beside Genryusai stood the silent Chojiro Sasakibe.

Genryusai clearly knew all along that Araki would come to the First Division to find him, and he also knew that the members of the First Division couldn't stop Araki. He was just putting on a show for certain people...

"It seems you've learned some 'strange' abilities from the 'Zero Squad'."

After greeting Araki, Genryusai continued his sermon to Araki.

Genryusai noticed Araki's difference at first glance. Although Araki was still somewhat immature compared to him, his spiritual pressure had indeed reached the 'pinnacle of Shinigami,' just like his own. Given time, Araki might even reach the level Genryusai was currently at. In addition, Genryusai also noticed that the steps Araki took when he 'blew past' Genjiro Okiga outside the door were not... "Instant Step."

"Old man Shan! What exactly did those nobles give you that made you just 'give away' the position of captain of the Gotei 13, which you painstakingly built up over hundreds of years?!"

Araki, not wanting to waste any more words with Genryusai, went straight to the point and asked.

"Araki, Lord Genryusai also has his reasons!"

Upon hearing Araki's unfriendly tone, Suzabu immediately spoke up to explain for Yamamoto, fearing that Araki might have misunderstood Genryusai and that the hard-won relationship between the master and disciple might be strained again.

"Alright, Sasakibe! You don't need to say anything more. As Araki said, this is indeed my decision."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Liuzhai interrupted the words of the Sparrow Division beside him. This old man was not so old that he needed his subordinates to explain his actions.

"Lord Genryusai!"

Seeing this, Quebu looked at Yuan Liuzhai with some impatience.

"..."

In response, Genryusai simply shook his head at the sparrow without saying a word. Then, Genryusai turned to look at Araki and said softly, "Araki! The Seireitei is in dire need of rebuilding right now, but it doesn't need a Gotei 13 that 'only knows' how to kill."

"..."

Araki instantly understood Genryusai's meaning. Indeed, as Genryusai said, the Seireitei no longer needed a force that only knew how to fight. The 'First Gotei 13' were both made and destroyed by 'killing'. The First Gotei 13 were powerful, but these people knew nothing but killing...

The role of 'assassins' and 'butchers' during wartime was unimaginable, but once the war ended and Seireitei entered a period of peace, the significance of these people's existence seemed to disappear...

Imagine what a group of bloodthirsty villains would do if they were kept in an environment where they could not shed blood for a long time! Yuan Liuzhai could not think about it and did not want to gamble, so replacing these people one by one seemed to be the best and optimal choice.

But has peace truly arrived? Not necessarily!

"I see. So, in peacetime, we have to 'hand over' weapons like guns and knives, right? I get it! After all, possessing a weapon makes one's murderous intent more likely."

“However, since the Seireitei no longer has a place to store these murder weapons, why not hand them over to me? I happen to know a place that needs a large number of weapons!”

After understanding what Yuan Liuzhai said, Araki directly reached out to Yuan Liuzhai to ask for people. It seemed that Araki was like a "rich second generation" asking his "richest" father for money, planning to start his own business. However, Araki was not a "spoiled brat" and was quite capable.

"Um?!"

"whatever!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Liuzhai was taken aback at first, then the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"If you can handle these 'weapons' properly, then I will no longer interfere in their affairs, nor will I allow anyone else to interfere! But if you fail to handle their affairs properly, allowing them to return to the ranks of 'great villains,' and ultimately endangering the safety of Seireitei, then don't blame me for not warning you; I will personally take action to destroy these 'weapons.'"

Genryusai looked at Araki with great anticipation, hoping that Araki could subdue the group of villains and firmly grasp the 'sword' in his own hands.

After Araki and Genryusai reached an agreement on how to deal with the "first generation of the Gotei 13," Araki decided to talk to Genryusai about "serious business."

Araki then lifted his haori and drew his second Zanpakuto from his waist.

"Hmm?! I feel like I've seen that knife somewhere before..."

Genryusai looked at the Zanpakuto in Araki's hand, a look of confusion flashing in his eyes. At this moment, the Zanpakuto in Araki's hand gave him an unusually familiar feeling, as if he had seen this 'sword' somewhere before.

"Wake up, Kumbhira!"

Araki gripped his Zanpakuto and softly called out its name.

"boom!!"

Immediately following, accompanied by an ominous and eerie spiritual pressure, a pure white Hollow appeared in the captain's room of the First Division. This Hollow was the one that the monk had named Yotsuji.

"what……"

Genryusai's eyelids twitched wildly as he looked at the Hollow before him. He finally understood why he felt a sense of familiarity when he saw the Zanpakuto before him! The Zanpakuto, or rather, the Hollow before him, was one of the most humiliating things in Genryusai's life!

At this moment, for the first time in a thousand years, Gotei 1 Captain Genryusai showed expressions of surprise, panic, and confusion—expressions inconsistent with his persona of being a strategist and an invincible captain…

"Ah! I can't be mistaken, you're the little rascal who used to burn my butt with a 'fire poker' he pulled out of nowhere back then! You... you've grown a beard? You look much older than before, it seems I've slept for quite a while now."

Before Yuan Liuzhai could speak, the tiny one greeted him first.

"Araki! Where did you get this 'monstrous creature' from?!"

Upon seeing this, Yuan Liuzhai roared directly at Araki.

"Haha, old man, I never thought you were this weak when you were young! You couldn't even take down a mere 'Kiba', how pathetic! And you were even mocked by 'Kiba' for having a Zanpakuto that's just a fire poker? No way, this is too funny!"

Araki burst into laughter as he watched the furious Genryusai. At this moment, Araki was completely in the posture of a 'filial son'.

Yes, Araki's main purpose in coming to the First Division barracks to discuss the future of the original Gotei 13 was not! That was a side effect! Araki's main purpose in coming to the First Division barracks was to mock his 'master's' embarrassing experiences in his youth!

Seeing his master's discomfitured expression, Araki felt a surge of satisfaction and prepared to head home...

"In that case, come and experience the power of this 'fire poker' in my hand for yourself! Bankai..."

Just as Araki was feeling smug, Genryusai expressionlessly drew his Zanpakuto from his waist and unhesitatingly performed 'Bankai'.

"Lie..."

Araki, seeing Genryusai draw his sword, realized he might have gone too far.

"You wicked disciple! After hundreds of years, let me show you the power of this blade once more!"

"I hope you can hold on a little longer this time..."

As Yuan Liuzhai spoke, he resembled a fiery demon from hell, slashing at Araki step by step.

Of course, he wasn't planning to kill Araki to silence him because he felt he'd lost face; he simply wanted to test what level of ability Araki had reached in the Zero Division! Testing a student's abilities, using a Bankai or something is perfectly reasonable, right?

Following everyone's advice, the entire original Gotei 13 is now in "sixth man" mode! Yhwach will start swearing after opening his eyes! Since I've listened to so much and worked so hard, how about some votes? (This is a very explicit hint!)

Chapter 57 Araki's Fishing Game: Those Who Are Willing Will Take the Bait!

"boom!!"

With a deafening roar, an endless heatwave shattered the roof of the First Division barracks! A gigantic mushroom cloud slowly rose, startling countless members of the First Division barracks into wide-eyed stares.

"Oh no! Lord Yuan Liuzhai is in danger!"

"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, please be alright!"

After a brief moment of shock, the members of the First Division were filled with endless worry for their Captain-Commander, but the heatwave was so intense that they couldn't even get close to the First Division's headquarters.

"Lord Yuan Liuzhai, are you alright?!"

"What on earth happened here?!"

"Could it be an enemy attack?!"

"Who dares to attack the Commander-in-Chief? That's incredibly audacious!"

After the heatwave subsided, one after another, the members of the First Division rushed into the First Division Commander's room and anxiously asked the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was standing there slightly stunned, holding his Zanpakuto.

"..."

Yamamoto remained silent, head bowed, staring at his Zanpakuto in his hand for a long time.

"Don't panic!"

"It was just a mosquito that got into the barracks... but Captain-Commander Yamamoto just killed it!"

Before Yuan Liuzhai could speak, Quebu, who was standing next to Yuan Liuzhai, had already walked up to the group of soldiers and told them what had happened.

"Uh! If it's just a mosquito, does the Captain-Commander need to release his Zanpakuto?!"

Some of the team members felt something was amiss and subconsciously looked at the Sparrow and asked.

"Those mosquitoes are quite big! Yeah, really big, really big..."

The sparrow replied without changing its expression.

"But I see a bruise on Captain-Commander Yamamoto's left eye! Could a mere mosquito have caused that? Vice-Captain Sparrowbeard, were you sure our squad wasn't invaded by the enemy just now?!"

Then another member of the team, after carefully observing Yuan Liuzhai's situation, continued to ask the Sparrow Division questions.

"What bruise? You're mistaken! It's just a swollen bump from a mosquito bite!"

Upon hearing this, the Sparrow explained again.

"But……"

Clearly, Sparrow's explanation this time failed to convince anyone.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Just as the members of the First Division were wondering what was going on, Yamamoto Genryusai, who had been silently looking down at his Zanpakuto, suddenly burst into laughter.

"Good! Good! Good..."

Genryusai first said "Good" three times, then sheathed his Zanpakuto at his waist before addressing the First Division members who had stormed into the squad leader's room: "You may all step back! As Sasakibe said, it was just a mosquito that had gained a little power and entered my squad leader's room to show off. I have already subdued that mosquito! There is no need for you to be so nervous; it is not a big deal!"

"As ordered!"

Seeing that their revered Captain-Commander Yamamoto had spoken, the members of the First Division naturally said no more. Instead, they turned and left the First Division Captain's room. After leaving the room, they did not forget to help Genryusai close the dilapidated door behind him.