Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 447 Kisuke Urahara's idea, Yoruichi's veto.

At the entrance to the underground facility, Bane bid farewell to the Kuchiki family of three.

After watching the Kuchiki family's figures disappear from the street corner, Hiyori Sarugaki excitedly exclaimed, "Tea from the mother tree of the Tenshu Peak Spirit Flower Tree! Spirit Lord, you have such great influence!"

"Is it heavy? Is it heavy?" Hirako Shinji, looking like a naive child who had never seen anything like it, squatted down in front of the gift box that Sarugaki Hiyori was holding and asked curiously.

"It feels quite heavy. Last time it was the fine wine of Fuyun Creek, and this time it's the spiritual tea of ​​Tianxiu Peak. The Kuchiki family is terrifying. Is this the wealth of a great noble family?" Sarugaki Hiyori exclaimed.

Seeing the two of them making such a fuss, Bane was somewhat exasperated. He reached out and tapped Hiyori Sarugaki on the head, saying, "Keep one for me, send one to the Captain-Commander, and one for Yachiru and Captain Senjumaru. You can divide the rest among yourselves."

At this point, Bane seemed to remember something, and stroked his chin, saying, "Take half of mine and give it to Captain Kiryu Hikifune as a gift when you go to take up your post in the Twelfth Division tomorrow."

Hearing this, Hiyori Sarugaki shoved the gift box in her hand into Shinji Hirako's hands, then grabbed Bane's leg and cried out dramatically, "Lord Spirit Lord, you're so good to me, I don't want to leave!"

"The acting is over-the-top," Bane commented, kicking his leg to shake off Hiyori Sarugaki, then said, "I'll leave the rest to you two. I have classes at the academy this afternoon, so I have to go back."

After watching the Spirit Lord walk away, Hirako Shinji said with a smug look, "Hiyori, starting tomorrow, you won't be a member of our Ninth Division anymore. In the future, if there are any good things like this, we won't have to share with you. That way, Kensei and I can get more. Isn't that a great thing?"

Hiyori Sarugaki's face twitched a few times, then she said, "Don't forget, the Twelfth Division has the authority to monitor. I'll be keeping an eye on the Kuchiki family. As soon as the Ninth Division arrives, I'll be there immediately!"

"How shameless of you!" Hirako Shinji glared at Sarugaki Hiyori.

"Hmph, you bald bastard!" Hiyori Sarugaki sneered.

Bane said, "The rest is up to you," but in reality, the Ninth Division was very idle. They only had to patrol the Great Prison every day, and according to custom, it was time to go home.

However, after returning the gift box to Hiyori Sarugaki, Shinji Hirako said, "Go and distribute them. The Spirit Lord's Heart Crossing is not in the Great Prison today, so we need to be careful. I'll go and guard the gate."

Hiyori Sarugaki was silent for a moment, then said, "Wait for me a bit, I'll go put the things down and then come back."

"What are you doing?" Hirako Shinji asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Today is my last shift in the Ninth Division, so of course I can't let the Spirit Lord down!" Hiyori Sarugaki said without hesitation.

Bane manages his subordinates in the Ninth Division very leniently, and their treatment is excellent. For example, the fine tea sent by the Kuchiki family is something that Shinji Hirako and Hiyori Sarugaki would probably never be able to afford in their lifetime.

But Bane would always generously share with them.

Hirako Shinji and the others were undoubtedly very sensible. Although they often acted disrespectfully towards Bane and liked to gossip about him, they always protected Bane's reputation in public.

The Ninth Division usually kept watch over the main prison gates, so they didn't say anything.

Today, the Heart Ferry was lent out, but Hirako Shinji showed no sign of slacking off and immediately prepared to return to shoulder the heavy responsibility of guarding the gate.

Because he knew that if anything happened to the large prison under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Division, it would be a disgrace to the Spirit Lord.

Not letting the Spirit Lord lose face is something he, as his subordinate, would do even at the cost of his life!

Meanwhile, in the 13th Division barracks, Kyoraku Shunsui, carrying a sake bottle, walked in with practiced ease and called out loudly, "Jushiro, are you there? I've come to have a drink with you~"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Shiba Kaien, wearing the 'Sansei' standard on his arm, walked out of the courtyard.

Shiba Kaien is the current head of the Shiba family. In theory, his status is high enough, but nowadays, the Shiba family has declined, and apart from a few members, most of them live in West Rukongai.

Currently, only two members of the Shiba family are still active in the Gotei 13: Shiba Kaien, the head of the main branch of the family, and his uncle, Shiba Isshin, the head of a branch family.

Shiba Kaien is a prodigy who set a record at the Shinigami Academy last year by completing six years' worth of courses in one year, earning all the required credits, and graduating directly.

After graduation, he was immediately recruited by Jushiro Ukitake into the 13th Division and became the third seat.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will become the vice-captain of the 13th Division in five years. At the same time, because Ukitake Jushiro is frail and sickly, Shiba Kaien will effectively control the power of the 13th Division.

"Captain Kyoraku." Shiba Kaien nodded to Kyoraku Shunsui, then said, "Captain Ukitake has important matters to report to the Commander-in-Chief and has gone to the Commander-in-Chief's residence."

"Huh?" Kyoraku Shunsui scratched his head and said, "This is really bad timing."

After saying that, he gave a slightly wicked smile and looked at the serious-looking Shiba Kaien, saying, "It's good that he's not here. Do you want to have a couple of drinks with me?"

Shiba Kaien paused for a moment, then quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'm on duty right now."

"Don't worry, I'll cover for you," Kyoraku Shunsui coaxed.

But before he could finish speaking, Ukitake Jushiro walked into the courtyard from behind and said, "Stop causing trouble for Kaien here, Shunsui."

"You're back so soon?" Kyoraku Shunsui asked in surprise.

"Captain Ukitake," Shiba Kaien greeted him immediately.

"You can go ahead and get busy." Ukitake Jushiro nodded to Shiba Kaien, then looked at Kyoraku Shunsui and said, "There's something I need your Eighth Division's help with, come with me."

As he spoke, he grabbed Kyoraku Shunsui and pulled him into the house. Kyoraku Shunsui, feeling utterly helpless, asked, "What is it? Is it important?"

"Important, regarding the distinctions between the Quincy groups in the present world," said Jushiro Ukitake.

"Queens?" Kyoraku Shunsui's expression immediately turned serious. "What's wrong with them this time? Is the old man going to take action against them? Or what?"

"There are no problems for now. This is a long story. Come with me," said Jushiro Ukitake.

Soon, Kyoraku Shunsui was taken away by Ukitake Jushiro to discuss how to investigate and distinguish the stance and factions of the Quincy in the present world.

Meanwhile, at the Shihōin family home.

Among the Gotei 13, three squadrons are quite unique: the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Squadrons.

These three squads are currently controlled by the great nobles and have fallen into the hands of the three great nobles. Therefore, the squads' barracks are directly included in the noble district and attached to the courtyards of their respective captains.

Just like the Shihouin family now, the outer perimeter is the barracks of the Second Division.

Normally, the Fourth Division, which was previously under the command of Tsunayoshi Tokinada, should have been in the same situation. However, due to the special duties of the Fourth Division, it was impossible to move the squadron barracks to the noble district. After all, the noble district was divided into different classes, and ordinary commoners and ordinary members of other squadrons were not allowed to set foot in the noble district.

Considering that Tenshoin Chika is about to step down as captain of the 7th Division, and that the Tenshoin family will no longer be involved in the affairs of the Gotei 13, the 7th Division's barracks should soon be completely demolished and the team driven out of the noble district.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

No wonder many in the Seventh Division were reluctant to see the Tenshoin family leave. After all, there were vested interests involved. Although I am not a nobleman, I live in a noble district, so when I go out, I feel a bit "superior," don't I?

Moreover, if you can stay in the noble district, you might be noticed by some young lady or wife. Your destiny could be changed in this very day, right?

Although the flower of the Seventh Division is not a steel wool ball, it can still symbolize wealth and forbearance!

Although the Shihōin family has never adhered to the elegant style of the nobility, appearing unrestrained and arrogant, their residence is still quite imposing.

The pavilions, terraces, and magnificent buildings occupy a vast area within the noble district, making it a veritable inner city of Seireitei.

Within the city, in the courtyard, Shihouin Ryoya was sitting on the courtyard steps, which was somewhat out of character for the head of the family and a great nobleman.

But that's nothing. Not far away, Yoruichi Shihouin, the next head of the Shihouin family, had completely transformed into a black cat, lying on a tree trunk, basking in the sun and refusing to come down.

Besides the two of them, there were a few other people sitting here.

Bee Sho Aya, now bearing the name "Soi-Feng" of the Bee Clan, still looks somewhat immature, but her whole being is full of capable air, like a cold blade drawn from its sheath, with an imposing presence.

Yoruichi Shihouin's assessment of her was that she might be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Executioner's Army when she could completely suppress the murderous aura around her and stop being so menacing.

Currently serving as the fourth seat of the second division.

Kisuke Urahara, the third seat of the second division, appears gentle and weak, even somewhat 'cowardly', compared to Aya Hachisho's fierce and imposing aura.

"Yoruichi, in a few days I will be stepping down as captain of the Second Division, and then you will be the captain of the Second Division. You will also be the head of the Shihōin family. Don't stay here all day like a cat, without any sense of authority!" Shihōin Ryōya said helplessly, looking at his daughter in the tree.

While licking her paws, the kitten Yoruichi calmly said, "You call yourself an old man with that face, but I don't see any sign of you getting old. Also, leave me alone."

Ryoya Shihōin refers to himself as "this old man," but in reality, he looks as young as Sōjun Kuchiki, a handsome man with dark skin and silver hair.

Ryoya Shihouin was also one of the most open-minded among the nobility. While Chika Tenseiin was already quite remarkable for having thirteen husbands, Ryoya Shihouin had an even larger harem.

Furthermore, rumors circulated that Tenseiin Chika and Shihōin Ryōya were a perfect match, but neither was willing to give up their position as heirs to the family head, which led to the breakdown of their relationship.

Ryoya Shihōin got married first, as if to spite Senka Tenshōin. However, Senka Tenshōin didn't tolerate him and instead recruited thirteen sons-in-law, and they have been living a life of revelry ever since.

It must be said that the thinking of the great nobles is simply incomprehensible to ordinary people.

Seeing that the head of the family and Lord Yoruichi were about to start arguing, Fengshao Ling quickly sat up straight and said, "Lord Ryoya, Lord Yoruichi, I have something to report."

"Say it~" Yoruichi Shihouin rolled over on the tree trunk and wagged her tail.

Upon hearing this, Ryoya Shihōin also turned his gaze toward Aya Hachisho, gesturing for her to speak.

"The police reported that Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who was listed as a key monitoring target, was released from the underground prison this morning after serving his full sentence," said Aya Hachisho.

As soon as she finished speaking, Shihouin Ryoya's expression darkened, and he asked with a sinister look in his eyes, "Who is that... Mayuri Kurotsuchi?"

Kisuke Urahara looked at this unreliable guy, his face twitched a couple of times, and then he said, "Former 10th Division Commander, who caused the Rukongai massacre two hundred years ago, using his own privately developed..."

"Given the fact that the other party is highly threatening and self-destructive, and has an uncontrollable and manic temperament, and is very likely to cause great harm to Soul Society and Seireitei in the future, I request that he be arrested and imprisoned in the Maggot Nest!" Aya Hachisho said in a deep voice.

Ryoya Shihōin scratched his head and said, "Don't make a fuss or take any action for now. After all, he was pardoned by that Spirit Lord and released after several years. He just got out of the Great Prison and you dragged him to the Nest of Maggots. That's too disrespectful to him."

After hearing what Shihouin Ryouya said, Urahara Kisuke's expression relaxed slightly. He then hesitated and said, "Lord Ryouya, I've actually been considering a plan recently. Research within the Seireitei is in disarray, and our Second Division could very well consider taking the lead in establishing an organization to manage it."

"No!" Yoruichi Shihouin interrupted Urahara Kisuke before he could finish speaking, saying, "Our Second Division is known as the 'Little Gotei 13,' and we already have enough power. Many people criticize us. If we were to continue building subordinate organizations, it would be too unrestrained."

(End of this chapter)