Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"Marriage is not a problem, but will the adults in Xia Dalu's family agree?"

Don't let his appearance fool you.

Leaving aside the girls in Hueco Mundo, he and his lovers in Seireitei are all legally married.

The Soul Society does not prohibit this behavior; in fact, to increase the birth rate of Shinigami, there are subsidies available for marriage.

The subsidies that Aozaki Mayuki received could buy a house in the aristocratic district!

This happens because Death's birth rate is truly too low.

For example, Kuchiki Sojun worked hard for hundreds of years, but only managed to give birth to Byakuya, his only offspring.

Kasumi Rurichiyo nodded.

She understood the unspoken meaning in Aozaki Mayuki's words.

This is asking her whether the Kasumi family would agree to her marrying into the Aozaki family.

The situation of the Xia Dalu family was different from that of most nobles.

The heads of their family have always been women, and the heads of the family have always been women.

When the head of a household gets married, he usually chooses to have someone marry into the family.

Aozaki Mayuki is the head of the Aozaki family.

The previous head of the Shihōin family once tried to invite him to marry into the family, but he refused.

If he actually does this, even if he doesn't mention it himself, it will bring huge negative impacts to the Shihouin family.

After all, the Shihouin family, as an important member of the nobility, considers face to be of paramount importance.

Even if the current head of the Shihōin family is a good person, he probably wouldn't care about these things.

However, after the Yunjing Yaojue Rebellion...

The Kasumi clan, whose strength has been greatly diminished, must act cautiously and not easily offend the Shihōin clan.

"You can't possibly marry into the Aozaki family, can you?"

Aozaki Mayuki chuckled and said jokingly.

"I have already convinced my elders that they will not object to our marriage, nor will they ask you to marry into their family."

Kasumi Rurichiyo spoke with great confidence, seemingly already beginning to take on the role of a proper head of the family.

She had given this marriage to Aozaki Mayuki very much thought, and even consulted with the elders of her household.

First of all, Aozaki Mayuki is the captain of the 11th Division, the 11th generation Kenpachi, and is very powerful.

Secondly, he himself was a high-ranking nobleman with a noble status and the support of many great nobles, making his power extremely strong.

Finally, he is really good-looking, which is especially important.

After careful consideration, she and her many cousins ​​felt that this was the best choice.

Her cousins ​​are the new elders of the family.

As for the older generation...

After a major upheaval, almost all of them were dead.

Now, a new era has begun for the Xia Dalu family.

The era belongs to the young!

“After we get married, you will still be the head of the Aozaki family, and I will be the head of the Kasumi family.”

"We are husband and wife, but that doesn't change our identities."

"However, if a girl is born in the future, I hope she will become the head of the Kasumi family."

"After my child becomes the new head of the family, I will step down as the head of the Kasumiji family, bid farewell to the Kasumiji family, and truly become a member of the Aozaki family."

This was an idea she came up with together with her other family members.

The members of the Kasumi family are not fools.

If Kasumi Rurichiyo and Aozaki Mayuki can really get married, the Kasumi family and the Aozaki family will be related by marriage.

Even if he doesn't use Aozaki Mayuki's power to bully others, at least he can protect himself from the covetous eyes of the nobles.

The Kasumi family is being bullied, and Aozaki Mayuki, as the husband of the head of the family, can't just sit idly by, can he?

That's absolutely impossible!

Aozaki Mayuki is known for doting on his wife.

"So, it seems like I'm the one who's at a disadvantage!"

Aozaki Mayuki said with a smile.

They want their own protection, and they also want their own bodies.

There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

“Our Kasumi family is willing to give one-third of our family business as a dowry to the Aozaki family.”

"That's what Kasumi Rurichiyo said."

"Fifty percent!"

Aozaki Mayuki smiled and held up five fingers.

"can."

Kasumi Rurichiyo nodded hastily, as if afraid that Aozaki Mayuki would change her mind.

For her, keeping half of her family's wealth was already a great achievement compared to having it divided up by various noble families.

"Hmph, you're quite clever."

Aozaki Mayuki sat up and chuckled softly.

"Of course, I thought about it for a long time before I came up with such a good idea."

Hearing Aozaki Mayuki's praise.

Kasumi Rurichiyo suddenly became like a child, revealing a smug smile.

In the blink of an eye, she transformed back into the quirky young lady, instead of the shrewd and calculating head of the Kasumi family.

"When will you get married? Give me a time so I can inform Yushiro to submit an application to the Golden Seal Noble Council."

Aozaki Mayuki looked at her and touched her long golden hair.

"The Golden Seal Gathering? That's a place where the five noble families go to get married, isn't it?"

Kasumi Rurichiyo looked surprised.

"Isn't it enough for us to just go to the Noble Council meeting in Central Ward 1?"

"Have you forgotten? I am the son-in-law of the Shihōin family and the Shiba family."

Aozaki Mayuki shrugged and said with a smile.

"Strictly speaking, I am both the head of the Aozaki family and a member of those two great families. Do you understand what it means to be a member of the five great noble families?"

"Moreover, it's not just about going to the Golden Seal Society; my marriage will also be announced to all captains and vice-captains at the captains' meeting."

Aozaki Mayuki shared her experience.

He had attended many of these special captain meetings that were initiated because of his marriage.

She's always the main character.

Many captains and vice-captains have become so numb that they will ask for sick leave as soon as they hear the name Aozaki Mayuki.

Only Yamamoto, that stubborn old man, still adheres to the ancient rules and insists on participating every time.

Although he always stares intently at Aozaki Mazuki with murderous eyes.

But he was, after all, a member of the five great noble families, and it was not appropriate for him to act out on a festive occasion.

You can only suffer in silence, and that might even harm your health.

That's so pitiful!

Aozaki Mayuki shook her head, feeling worried about her teacher's health.

"So, you still want to marry me?"

Aozaki Mayuki reached under Kasumi Oji Rurichiyo's armpits, lifted her high, and looked up to speak.

Her face immediately turned crimson:

"Don't treat me like a child! I won't regret it!!"

"In that case, if you have time, you can go to the Fourth Division to find Retsu."

Aozaki Mayuki said with a smile.

"She is...the eldest sister?"

Kasumi Rurichiyo suddenly remembered when she used to hang out with her good friend Aozaki Mayuki.

The girls around Aozaki Mayuki all seem to listen to Unohana Retsu.

That was indeed a formidable opponent!

You can understand it that way.

Aozaki Mayuki shrugged.

Kasumi Rurichiyo puffed out her cheeks, looking like a cute little goldfish.

"Damn it, I actually lost to that woman!"

Retsu Unohana. Just thinking about that woman makes her feel immense pressure.

However, she is the dignified head of the Kasumi family!

"I will not admit defeat!"

Xia Dalu put his hands on his hips and muttered something confidently.

"I'm not afraid at all!"