Death's Hidden Mobile

"So I'm going to be a dad."

Shiba Kaien looked excited, but then said, "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Shiba said, "I wanted to tell you, but I found out about the Quincy battle, and then you were planning to rescue Natsuhiko, so I didn't tell you."

Hearing this, Xia Yan was slightly moved. The reason why Shiba didn't tell Shiba Kaien was that he didn't want to use the child to restrict the relationship between Shiba Kaien and Xia Yan.

Shiba Kaien is willing to risk his own safety to save Natsuhiko.

Shiba agreed with his decision and therefore kept his own affairs a secret.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Congratulations, Brother Haiyan and Sister Zhibo. I have a gift for you both."

Shiba Kaien laughed and said, "Xia Yan, you are the Spirit King, so you can't be too stingy when it comes to giving gifts."

Xia Yanrang coughed and said, "From today onwards, in view of the Shiba clan's contributions to Soul Society, the Shiba family will once again become a great noble family, ranking among the five great noble families."

"Hey?"

Shiba Kaien was completely stunned.

Xia Yan asked, "How about this gift?"

Shiba Kaien said in disbelief, "This gift is too precious."

Although becoming a captain grants one a status similar to that of a noble, a high noble represents the most precious status in the entire Seireitei, second only to the Soul King.

"I'd better not, I'm afraid..." Shiba Kaien didn't finish his sentence, he was afraid that Xia Yan would be accused of nepotism.

However, Xia Yan said, "The Shiba family is responsible for the journey between the Soul King Palace and the Soul Society. In the past, they would only make the journey once every hundred years or so, but from now on, the journey will be more frequent, so you need to take on this responsibility."

"In addition, Kukaku prepared miniaturized bombs for the Seireitei, increasing the combat strength of the Second Division, which is a huge contribution."

"Furthermore, Brother Haiyan, you are a captain and have saved me many times. I think it is appropriate for the Shiba family to restore its noble status as one of the five great families. And if I do something wrong in the future, I hope that Brother Shiba can remind me in time."

Xia Yan looked at Shiba Kaien and said.

Upon hearing this, the latter nodded and said, "I will do it."

Xia Yan smiled and said, "Next, let's select the captains of the Fifth and Eighth Divisions. I have two candidates and would like to ask for your opinions."

Chapter 218: The New Captain

"Xia Yan, who have you decided to be the captains of the Fifth and Eighth Divisions?"

Kyoraku Shunsui looked at Natsuhiko and asked curiously.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "The first person I recommend is Senior Sheba. You are currently the most senior vice-captain besides Senior Quebu. You will serve as the captain of the Eighth Division."

Iba Tetsuzaemon is the most senior vice-captain besides Chojiro Sasakibe. He is quite capable, and many people respect his character.

In the original work, after Komamura Sajin's death, he replaced Komamura Sajin and became the captain of the 8th Division.

Iba Tetsuzaemon was somewhat surprised and said, "Me, the captain of the 8th Division? Abarai Renji and Madarame Ikkaku, they all have mastered Bankai."

Xia Yan smiled and said, "But both of them have complete faith in you. More importantly, you have more experience and are older, giving you enough persuasive power. And even more importantly, you've already mastered Bankai, right?"

Iba Tetsuzaemon nodded and said, "That's right, I have mastered Bankai, but I may not be able to defeat Abarai Renji."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "I have a plan for Renji-nii, so you will be the captain of the 8th Division."

“Alright, since you insist, Xia Yan, I will do it seriously,” Iba Tetsuzaemon said immediately.

Xia Yan then said, "As for the captain of the Fifth Division, how about Rukia-neechan takes over?"

"Me? That's not appropriate." Rukia Kuchiki stopped in her tracks and quickly waved her hand.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Rukia-neechan, you have mastered Bankai, and it's a Logia-type Zanpakuto. Although your spiritual pressure is low, I have a way to help you increase it. So you will serve as the captain of the Fifth Division."

"That won't do."

Rukia Kuchiki quickly waved her hand, looked around, and said, "There are many vice-captains who are stronger than me. Renji has also mastered Bankai, so he is very strong."

Xia Yan smiled and said, "Renji's Bankai is only an incomplete version. Of course, I will help him master the complete Bankai."

"Wait, Natsuhiko, are you saying my Bankai is incomplete?" Renji Abarai asked in surprise.

Xia Yan said, "That's right. Renji's Bankai true name is Soo-o Zabimaru. Because your strength is insufficient, I only told you an incomplete name."

"So that's how it is."

Renji Abarai scratched his head, then smiled and said, "But this also means that my true Bankai will be incredibly powerful, and I will try my best to master it."

In the original work, Renji Abarai is a Captain-level fighter, and his strength is beyond doubt. After I helped him improve his abilities, he could reach Captain-level strength.

“Renji already has captain-level strength, and his strength can still be improved. I think it would be better for him to be the captain,” Rukia Kuchiki quickly said.

Xia Yan said, "You don't need to worry about that. I also have a way to help Rukia increase her spiritual pressure. More importantly, there's the power of her Zanpakuto. Rukia's power is extremely strong, and there's room for further development."

"Of course, that's not the main reason. The main reason is that after Rukia and Renji get married, Rukia will have a higher official position and will be able to keep Renji in check."

Xia Yan said with a grin.

Upon hearing this, Rukia Kuchiki's face flushed red.

Renji Abarai turned his head and said, "That's good, then let Rukia be the captain."

Xia Yan looked at Kyoraku Shunsui and asked, "I wonder if the captains are satisfied with my recommendation?"

Kyoraku Shunsui said, "Imaba and Rukia are indeed more suitable to be captains."

Xia Yan then looked at Komamura Sajin and Ukitake Jushiro and asked, "Captain Komamura, Captain Ukitake, what are your opinions?"

“The shooting range is already capable of handling things on its own, I have no objections,” Komamura Sajin said directly.

Jushiro Ukitake chimed in, "I think Rukia could be an excellent captain."

Xia Yan nodded, and Ukitake Jushiro then said, "Then the 13th Division can have Abarai Renji as its captain."

Xia Yan shook his head and said, "Forget about this one. Renji-nii, it's better for you to be the vice-captain."

There's definitely no problem with Renji Abarai being the captain; I can help him upgrade to super captain-level combat power.

Of course, by the end of the original story, most people possess super-captain level combat power.

For example, Byakuya Kuchiki went to the Soul King Palace once, and his Shikai had the power of Bankai. Also, Toshiro Hitsugaya's power increased after his limitations were removed.

Kenpachi Zaraki, special record of combat strength.

Ten years after the events of the original story, only Soi Fon, Rojuro Otorihashi, and Kensei Muguruma are captains, roughly in the middle to upper ranks of captain.

Lisa Yadomaru and Tessamon Iba are both captains of lower rank.

In the current storyline, Soi Fon uses the Shunpo Raijin Battle Form, combined with Steel Skin, to successfully reach Captain-level combat power.

Kenpachi Zaraki has not yet broken the seal, nor has he achieved Shikai or Bankai after the seal is broken, but he is still at the peak of the Captain level.

Komamura Sajin lacks the ability to transform into human form, making him relatively weak.

Shiba Kaien is extremely capable, but his time in the captaincy was relatively short, so he was only a regular captain.

Kuchiki Byakuya did not improve and remained at the captain level.

Renji Abarai's strength is beyond doubt. The reason why Natsuhiko refused is that he and Rukia should only choose one of them to avoid being criticized by others.

Jushiro Ukitake asked, "Then who will be the captain of the 13th Division?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Of course, it's still up to you, Senior Fukitake, to do it."

"But my body..."

Jushiro Ukitake frowned; he already felt he was at his limit.

Xia Yan stretched out his right hand and gently grabbed forward. The next moment, a figure slowly emerged from Ukitake Jushiro's body and gradually detached from him.

"Xia Yan, without the Divine Shield, Ukitake Jushiro will die!" Kyoraku Shunsui shouted.

However, Xia Yan ignored him and, after pulling out the Divine Hanging, it transformed into a right hand with a single eye, rooted itself there, looked at Xia Yan, and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Lord Spirit King."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Next, come with me to the Spirit King Palace."

"Yes."

The deity bowed slightly and remained silent.

Jushiro Ukitake stood there, pressing his lungs, and said with some surprise, "My lungs have regenerated."

When he was young, Jushiro Ukitake fell ill and almost died. His parents sent him to the temple of the One-Eyed God, where he sacrificed his lungs to become the One-Eyed God's parasite and thus gain life.

What Xia Yan did for Jushiro Ukitake was to give him a heart, so that he could be no different from a normal person.

“In that case, Senior Ukitake won’t need to resign,” Natsuhiko said with a smile.

"Xia Yan, thank you."

"I am grateful," said Jushiro Ukitake.

"It was just a small favor."

Xia Yan waved his hand and then said, "There is another important thing next, more important than everything before."

"What's going on?" Everyone looked at Xia Yan curiously.

Xia Yan then grabbed Soi Fon's hand and said, "That is my wedding with Soi Fon."

Chapter 219: Four Weddings

Marrying Soi Fon has always been Natsuhiko's dream.

From the moment he fell in love with Soi Fon, Natsuhiko had already decided that his main goal was to marry Soi Fon.

From pursuing each other, to falling in love, to making promises, and then to the painful separation, they grew together.

The two supported each other through many crises, and their relationship gradually grew closer during these crises, eventually becoming each other's support.

Xia Yan's words were not surprising; on the contrary, they seemed perfectly logical.

"Are you finally getting married? Xia Yan, when are you planning to get married?"

Shiba Kaien asked with a smile.

Xia Yan scratched his head, looked at Soi Fon, and said, "I haven't decided on the final time yet. I still need to ask Soi Fon-nee's opinion."

Soi Fon stood beside Natsuhiko, her face flushed, and whispered, "It's up to you to decide."