Death's Hidden Mobile

Of course, no one is allowed to bring weapons into the worm nest, so the captain and worm nest manager must have the ability to subdue each of them with their bare hands.

Sixty-eight years ago (one hundred and ten years ago in the original work), the captain of the Third Division was Kisuke Urahara. He then joined the Twelfth Division. For nine years, from fifty-nine years ago to sixty-eight years ago, he was the captain of the Twelfth Division. At the same time, he established the Technology Development Bureau and invited Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who was imprisoned in the Worm Nest, to serve as the vice director of the Technology Development Bureau and the third seat of the Twelfth Division.

After he left, Soi Fon became the squad leader of the inspection team (just kidding). Later, Yoruichi left the Onmitsukido and Soi Fon took over, still serving as the squad leader of the inspection team. After all, someone who can subdue those dangerous individuals with their bare hands must have at least the strength of a vice-captain.

Soi Fon has now discovered that Natsuhiko's strength has reached the captain level. Even without a Zanpakuto, his Shunpo (Broken) technique ranks among the top of the vice-captains. Therefore, she hopes he will be appointed as the captain of the inspection team.

Although serving as the captain of the inspection team was dangerous, Xia Yan was confident that he could do it, and the inspection team's 'underground supervision office' was underground, making it even more concealed.

Xia Yan's sudden burst of strength during his battle with Kenpachi Zaraki has attracted some attention, so he needs to keep a low profile from now on. The Surveillance Team is a good place for him.

Furthermore, the supervisor's ability to monitor, arrest, and investigate all thirteen squad members is far more comprehensive than the police force's grasp of intelligence regarding the Seireitei.

Xia Yan then said, "I am willing to go to the inspection team."

"Very good, then you can take up your post after you have fully recovered."

Soi Fon stood up and said, "Now that you're awake, I'll head back."

Is Captain Soi Fon leaving?

Xia Yan looked at Soi Fon with a sense of reluctance and a feeling of loss.

He didn't know when it started, but Xia Yan developed a strange feeling for Soi Fon.

Four days a week, they would gather together in the afternoon to practice and study together.

Xia Yan would sometimes be 'passively' invited to meals by the Women's Shinigami Association, and would often bring back Soi Fon, who was completely drunk.

I saw her dignified side, her serious side, and also her adorable side.

Especially this time, she helped herself master the initial release and even stayed by her bedside for a day and a half.

Xia Yan felt that he might have fallen in love with her, with this woman who always had a stern face.

He wanted to spend as much time with her as possible, so much so that Xia Yan felt a little reluctant to see her leave.

Seeing Natsuhiko's expression, Soi Fon said softly, "I've been here for a day and a half and I still need to go back and handle team affairs, but I'll come back tonight."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Then goodbye, Captain."

"Ah."

Soi Fon turned and left the room. After walking quite a distance, she finally sighed.

How could I not see the affection in your eyes, just like my former self?

Chapter 50: Gin Ichimaru

After Soi Fon left, Natsuhiko felt a little bored and looked out the window. The sky outside had just begun to brighten, and the sun was still below the houses in the distance.

When I fought Kenpachi Zaraki, it was in the afternoon. A day and a half later, it was only around six o'clock in the morning.

Xia Yan waited quietly, pondering his next plan. He would have plenty of time to go to the Worm Nest to take up his post.

My current task is to increase my spiritual pressure to meet the spiritual energy requirements for my Shikai.

Secondly, we need to develop capabilities and diversify our skills.

Finally, mastering other attributes instantly diversifies combat power.

Xia Yan pondered his next move. Two hours later, a tall figure walked into the ward and said, "Xia Yan-kun, I'm here to help you with your treatment."

Xia Yan was somewhat surprised to see the other person and called out, "Teacher Kotetsu."

The newcomer was none other than Kotetsu Isane, the leader of the rescue team of the Fourth Division and a medical training instructor at the Shinigami Academy.

"You don't need to call me teacher, just call me Yongyin."

News of Natsuhiko's near-defeat of Kenpachi Zaraki spread throughout Seireitei, leading many to believe that Kenpachi might have been careless, giving Natsuhiko the opportunity. Even so, they argued, Natsuhiko should still possess strength comparable to a vice-captain.

Therefore, Kotetsu Isane could no longer regard him as an ordinary Shinigami, but as an equal to him.

Kotetsu Isane has now left the Shinigami Academy and become the third seat of the Fourth Division and the leader of the First Rescue Squad.

"Are you feeling any better now?"

Kotetsu Isane pulled back Natsuhiko's blanket, revealing two scars on his bare upper body.

Xia Yan replied, "I can still feel some stinging sensation."

"I will treat you now."

Kotetsu Isane moved a chair over, placed his hands on top of each other above Natsuhiko's chest, and used the Return Technique.

Xia Yan's internal injuries require rest, while his external injuries are relatively easy to repair. Under Hui Dao's treatment, they are healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In about half an hour, one of the wounds had healed, but there was still a slight scar.

Kotetsu Isane moved his arm and began treating the second wound. Half an hour later, the wound had also healed.

Kotetsu Isane said, "Today we'll treat your wounds, tomorrow we'll treat the penetrating wound in your abdomen, and then we'll treat your scars."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "The scars aren't a big deal. Thank you for your help today, Senior Yongyin."

"Then you should rest."

Kotetsu Isane stood up and left the ward.

Not long after Kotetsu Isane left, a figure appeared at the doorway and peered inside.

Upon seeing the figure's face, Xia Yan's expression brightened with joy, and he called out, "Izuru?"

"Shhh."

Kira Izuru gestured for Natsuhiko to be quiet, then opened the door, and Abarai Renji, Kuchiki Rukia, and Hinamori Momo filed in.

"Renji, Rukia, Momo, you're all here?"

Xia Yan was caught off guard; he never expected them to come to see him all at this time.

Kira Izuru said with a smile, "After I saw Captain Soi Fon leave, I went to find Renji Abarai and the others, but when I returned to the Fourth Division, I found Isane-senpai treating you, so I waited outside."

Xia Yan was deeply moved. Kira Izuru had been waiting for Captain Soi Fon to leave, and his other friends also rushed to see him immediately.

Renji Abarai walked up to Natsuhiko and said with a smile, "You're really something, almost defeating even Captain Zaraki. Although everyone says Captain Zaraki was careless, I know you were injured when you used your Shikai. Maybe even if you hadn't been injured, Captain Zaraki wouldn't have been a match for you."

When Renji Abarai saw Natsuhiko being injured, he rushed to help him but was knocked unconscious by Yachiru Kusajishi. He didn't see what happened afterward, but his guess is pretty close.

Xia Yan had expended a lot of spiritual energy and still had so many wounds on his body, but it was unlikely that he could win by going all out.

Because Kenpachi Zaraki had been fighting him head-on, enduring several lightning strikes and a Flying Dragon Strike Thunder Cannon, he had also sustained some injuries.

If it were a real battle, Kenpachi Zaraki wouldn't be foolish enough to get struck by lightning or bombarded by lightning cannons.

Therefore, whether or not we can win still depends on actual combat.

Xia Yan quickly replied, "I still have a long way to go."

Rukia Kuchiki walked over to Natsuhiko, her face filled with worry, and asked, "Are you really alright?"

Xia Yan patted his chest and said, "Of course I'm fine."

Hinamori Momo said with some dissatisfaction, "I heard from Abarai that this was done to help you awaken your Shikai. But this is too dangerous. How could Captain Soi Fon do this?"

Xia Yan waved his hand and said, "Captain Soi Fon is right next to me. If there's any danger, she'll save me."

At this point, Xia Yan sighed and said, "But the charm that Rukia gave me is lost. I was wearing it around my neck, but now it's gone."

Rukia Kuchiki raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is it the charm I gave you when you graduated?"

Xia Yan nodded and said, "That's right, it's that one."

"It's been six years, hasn't it? Xia Yan, you still haven't thrown it away?" Rukia Kuchiki looked at Xia Yan with some surprise.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Of course I won't throw them away. Not only the necklace you gave me, but also the pen Izuku gave me, the kunai Kondo gave me, and the teru teru bozu Momoko gave me, I've kept them all very well."

Renji Abarai immediately asked, "What about me? Didn't I give you something too?"

Xia Yan said irritably, "Renji-nii didn't give us anything."

Renji Abarai scratched his head and said, "No way, how could I not have given anything?"

Seeing Renji Abarai's expression, Natsuhiko said with a smile, "But I will remember that meal for the rest of my life, since Renji treated us to a meal."

"Let's not talk about this anymore."

Renji Abarai remembered something and asked, "You're very strong now, at least as strong as a vice-captain. Do you still want to be a vice-captain or adjutant?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "I will be serving as the captain of the inspection team from now on."

Renji Abarai frowned and said, "Is it a subordinate unit of the Covert Mobile Force? What's so good about staying in a place like that?"

Before Xia Yan could answer, a voice suddenly rang out, "Then would you be willing to come with me to the Third Division?"

The sudden sound startled them, and even Xia Yan didn't notice the other party's arrival.

They looked toward the door and saw a man dressed in a black shihachi (death knight) outfit standing there.

"Vice-Captain Ichimaru Gin?"

Xia Yan called out the other person's name.

The newcomer had short, light purple hair, a signature smile, and narrow eyes that made him look like a viper.

It was Ichimaru Gin

Why is he here?

"I have met Vice Captain Ichimaru Gin."

Abarai Renji, Rukia, Hinamori Momotaro, and Kira Izuru quickly bowed.

"That's not necessary."

Gin Ichimaru waved his hand, smiled, and said, "Besides, I'm not the vice-captain anymore."

Xia Yan thought of a possibility and asked, "What does Senior Ichimaru Gin mean?"

Gin Ichimaru said with a smile:

"I will be taking over as captain of the Third Division. I wonder if you would be willing to join the Third Division and serve as my vice-captain?"

Chapter 51: Refusal