Death's Hidden Mobile

Speaking of Toshiro Hitsugaya, this genius kid recently entered the Shinigami Academy. He has a sixth-level spiritual pressure and although he is a first-year student, he is studying courses for higher-level students. He is expected to graduate in a year and has already been sought after by various divisions.

However, he was personally brought into the Shinigami Academy by Matsumoto Rangiku, so after graduation he will join the 10th Division and become the third seat.

Two years have passed since Renji Abarai was attacked, and Abarai and the others have become sixth-year students.

Xia Yan is seventeen years old this year and has just reached the sixth level of spiritual pressure. He has begun to learn advanced lightning attribute hacking techniques. Once he fully masters them, he can help Soi Fon research Shunpo.

Soi Fon's Shunko made little progress in three years. She was not good at Kido and could only learn it little by little.

Xia Yan, on the other hand, had already developed some ideas after only learning the sixth level of the Thunder Roar Cannon. Some of the characteristics of the Thunder Roar Cannon were very suitable for Instant Roar, and Xia Yan would extract them and merge them with other characteristics to form Instant Roar.

After Xia Yan's spiritual pressure increased, his strength greatly increased. In addition, with the improvement of Shunpo and Hakuda techniques, he is now almost on par with Madarame Ikkaku after his Shikai, and has firmly secured a position among the top three in terms of strength.

The only thing that Xia Yan regrets is that he has not mastered the initial release.

I have had my Zanpakuto for four years, and I have been infusing it with my soul every day, living with it day and night, yet I still cannot gain its approval.

Although this meant that his Zanpakuto would be incredibly powerful, it made Xia Yan constantly uneasy.

At this moment, a voice rang in Xia Yan's ear, "In just one afternoon, you were able to fully master advanced demonic arts. Your talent in demonic arts is astonishing."

Xia Yan turned to Soi Fon and said, "I have to thank Captain Soi Fon for passing on her experience to me, otherwise I wouldn't have mastered it so quickly."

Soi Fon felt a little helpless. It took me three days to master this broken technique, and you only took half a day. That's too exaggerated.

Soi Fon looked at Xia Yan and said, "In a few days, I will teach you the rest of the advanced lightning-attribute Breaking Dao techniques."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Captain Soi Fon."

"Well, it's getting late, let's call it a day."

Soi Fon left those words behind and turned to leave. Xia Yan waited until Soi Fon was gone before disappearing in a flash.

Xia Yan returned to his office. Each time he received special training from Soi Fon, Xia Yan would spend an entire afternoon on it.

I had to postpone my afternoon work until the evening.

However, Xia Yan's rotation schedule was already a week in advance, so sometimes it wasn't a problem to slack off.

Xia Yan was handling official business. Although he was already seventeen years old, he still looked like an eleven-year-old, and his height had only increased by less than one centimeter.

This is the tragedy of souls. Ordinary souls can live for a long time as long as they replenish their spiritual energy, while death gods with strong spiritual pressure can even live indefinitely.

Like Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was already middle-aged or elderly two thousand years ago, he has only now reached old age. It is estimated that he has a lifespan of at least three to four thousand years.

Chojiro Sasaki was already Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's right-hand man two thousand years ago, before the Shinigami Academy of Spiritual Arts was established and before it was even called "Genji Juku".

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro were both among the first graduates of the Shinigami Academy. Now, 2066 years after the establishment of the Shinigami Academy, they are conservatively estimated to be two thousand years old.

Even Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro refer to Unohana Retsu as a senior, so his seniority should be no less than that of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Especially Retsu Unohana, who looks even younger two thousand years later than she did two thousand years ago.

Xia Yan estimated that it would take him at least one or two thousand years to grow into adulthood.

"Then we'll just have to wait."

Xia Yan thought helplessly, but at that moment, a member of the guard pushed open the door and shouted, "Lord Xia Yan, there is a man named Renji Abarai who wants to see you."

"He's looking for me? Where is he?"

Xia Yan immediately stood up and asked anxiously.

A member of the security team said, "He was stopped at the foot of the mountain."

Xia Yan nodded. Without permission, ordinary people cannot enter the Central Mountain where the Second Division is located.

Xia Yan left the room and the barracks, went down the mountain, and saw Renji Abarai and a dejected Rukia at the foot of the mountain.

Upon seeing Natsuhiko, Renji Abarai immediately stood up and called out, "Natsuhiko!"

Xia Yan had the guards release them, walked up to them, and asked, "Renji-nii, Rukia-neechan, what happened?"

Renji Abarai glanced at Rukia and said, "This matter involves Rukia, she..."

Renji Abarai hesitated, then Natsuhiko said, "If it's not convenient to talk here, let's go inside."

Xia Yan led the two into the barracks. Renji Abarai looked at the barracks with some surprise, "The decorations here are too luxurious!"

The Shinigami Academy's decor is simple, while the other squads' quarters have added some unique features to their simple design. Only the Second Squad's quarters can be considered a luxurious clubhouse.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "This is a unique feature of our squad."

Renji Abarai was quite surprised. He and Rukia entered Natsuhiko's office. Looking at the desk inside, Renji asked worriedly, "You brought us here. Your superior won't mind, will he?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "This is my office. I am the adjutant of the patrol team captain, but I usually handle official business."

Upon hearing this, Renji Abarai's eyes widened, and he said, "So you already have a position. I was thinking of surpassing you after I joined the squad."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "It's just an adjutant position, Renji-nii can handle it."

Renji Abarai waved his hand and said, "Never mind that, I'm here today for something important."

Xia Yan's smile faded, and he asked, "What is it?"

Renji Abarai glanced at Rukia and said, "Have you heard of the Kuchiki family?"

Could it be the Kuchiki family?

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Of course I know, one of the four great noble families."

Renji Abarai snorted and said, "The current head of the Kuchiki family wants to take Rukia as his younger sister, include her in the family hierarchy, and make her a member of the Kuchiki family."

Xia Yan frowned and said, "This is a good thing, why?"

Renji Abarai said, "It is indeed a good thing, but Rukia refused."

"You refused?"

Xia Yan looked at Rukia, thinking, "This seems different from history."

Chapter 42: Byakuya Kuchiki

Xia Yan looked at Rukia, intending to ask her why she refused, but then thought he should ask her the reason first, so he said, "Rukia-neechan, why did they want you to join the Kuchiki family?"

Rukia replied, "Byakuya Kuchiki, the head of the Kuchiki family, thought I looked a lot like his wife who had recently passed away, so he wanted to take me in as his younger sister."

Xia Yan knew the real reason was that Rukia was Kuchiki Hisa's younger sister, but he didn't intend to say it now. Instead, he asked, "The Kuchiki family is one of the upper-class noble families. It's a good thing that the current head of the family is willing to take you as his younger sister. Rukia, why did you refuse?"

This is a good thing for Rukia, as becoming a member of the Kuchiki family, one of the four noble families, is an immense honor.

Having the surname "Rotten Wood" signifies a smooth and successful future.

In response to Xia Yan's question, Rukia replied, "I just don't want to be separated from you guys."

"You don't want to be separated from us?"

Xia Yan looked at Rukia and suddenly thought of the Rukia in the original work, who only had a relatively close relationship with Renji Abarai. In addition, the two were not in the same class, so they were somewhat estranged.

But now Rukia not only has her childhood friend Abarai, but also her younger brother Natsuhiko, and friends like Hinamori Momo and Kira Izuru.

From the time Xia Yan was injured, they formed a small group. They all came from Rukongai and had no one to rely on (Kira Izuru's parents were both dead, the previous text has been corrected). They helped each other and became like family.

Now, how could she possibly be willing to leave this small group alone?

Xia Yan fell silent for a moment, while Renji Abarai, unusually composed, said softly, "Becoming a member of the Kuchiki family doesn't mean you have to separate from us."

Rukia opened her mouth, but didn't know how to say it. Xia Yan added, "The Kuchiki family is an upper-class noble family, and there is a natural gap between us. We are not qualified to get close to them, and they probably also told Rukia to stay away from us."

"So that's how it is."

Seeing Rukia's tacit acceptance, Renji Abarai was furious and said, "Do you really think Rukia cares about becoming a noble?"

Xia Yan walked up to Rukia, looked at her who was a little taller than him, and said, "Sister, is it okay if we go to the Kuchiki family's house?"

"why?"

Rukia doesn't understand Natsuhiko's actions.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Becoming a nobleman means better resources, and it also means you have a bright future."

“But…” Rukia wanted to say something, but Xia Yan said, “Don’t worry, we won’t stay where we are. One day, we will become seated officers, vice-captains, and captains, and have a status that matches that of nobles.”

Renji Abarai said, "Natsuhiko is right, this is a good thing for you, you should join, and we will not leave you."

Rukia fell silent upon hearing this. Deep down, she was somewhat willing, as Kuchiki Byakuya was practically her only family.

Xia Yan hugged Rukia and said, "Go on, Rukia-neechan, I'll go with you."

Rukia nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go."

Xia Yan led Rukia and Renji Abarai away from the squad and came down the mountain, asking, "Where is Kuchiki Byakuya?"

Renji Abarai replied, "He and his retainers left after being rejected, telling Rukia to think things through and go find them. I only called Rukia here after I heard the news."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Then let's go to the Kuchiki family together."

Renji Abarai waved his hand and said, "I'll pass, Natsuhiko, you take her."

After leaving those words behind, Renji Abarai turned and ran.

Xia Yan knew that he did this to prevent the Kuchiki family from discovering that Rukia was with him. After all, he came from the most chaotic area of ​​Rukongai, a lowly commoner who would be killed at will once his soul lost its balance.

Moreover, in the original work, he did not see Rukia for decades because of Kira Izuru's advice.

It wasn't until a month before the story began, when Rukia went to the human world for her turn to serve, and he was promoted to vice-captain, that he felt he was worthy of seeing Rukia and looked forward to her return.

Before he could even see her, Renji Abarai had to go and bring her back.

Renji Abarai is a kind, loyal, hardworking, and diligent person. Although he is a bit carefree, he is a very good person.

He would stand up for others when they are in danger, be loyal to his duties, and even sacrifice himself for those he cares about.

Rukia watched Renji Abarai leave, then looked at Natsuhiko and said, "Maybe we shouldn't go."

Xia Yan said seriously, "You must go."

Rukia nodded and followed behind Xia Yan, heading towards the noble district.

The Noble Quarter is located in a corner of Seireitei, and only nobles reside there. Moreover, it is strictly hierarchical, divided into upper and lower nobles.

The noble district is vast, with many houses occupying enormous areas. It is heavily guarded, making it difficult for ordinary Grim Reapers to approach. Only vice-captain level Grim Reapers can pass through without hindrance.

Logically speaking, a Shinigami like Xia Yan, who is at the level of a vice-captain or adjutant, shouldn't be qualified to enter. However, the patrol team is in charge of the noble district. It should be noted that the Hidden Mobile Force has always been commanded by the head of the Shihouin family, and many lower-ranking nobles join the Hidden Mobile Force.

Xia Yan, who is now gradually taking over the duties of the patrol team, is naturally very familiar with this area.