Death's Hidden Mobile

Gin Ichimaru takes over as captain of the Third Division?

Xia Yan was processing the news. He was still the vice-captain of the Fifth Division, but he was practically becoming the captain of the Third Division.

The original work states that Gin Ichimaru and Byakuya Kuchiki became captains around the same time. Byakuya Kuchiki recognized Rukia Kuchiki as his sister a few years ago, when he was already a captain and wearing a captain's haori. Therefore, Gin Ichimaru became the captain of the 3rd Division around the same time.

Gin Ichimaru was the second person to be called a genius at the Shinigami Academy, and he graduated from the Shinigami Academy in just one year.

The previous person to be called a genius was Shiba Kaien, who also graduated from the Shinigami Academy of Spiritual Arts in the first year with a spiritual pressure level of 6.

However, 68 years ago (110 years ago in the original work), Shiba Kaien was the third seat of the 13th Division. When Ukitake Jushiro asked him if he would like to be the vice-captain, he declined in every way.

During their conversation at that time, Gin Ichimaru was mentioned. Jushiro Ukitake even joked that Gin Ichimaru was a genius after Kaien Shiba, but Kaien Shiba refused to acknowledge the word "genius."

That year, Shiba Kaien took over as vice-captain, and Ichimaru Gin had just graduated. In the same year, he killed the third seat of the Fifth Division and became the third seat.

Nine years later, after Aizen's Arrancar experiment, Gin Ichimaru was promoted to captain of the 5th Division, while Gin Ichimaru became the vice-captain.

Today, he has the strength to become a captain, while Shiba Kaien remains the vice-captain of the 13th Division.

The thought that Shiba Kaien would soon be killed by Metalstacia, created by Aizen, along with his wife, and that Kuchiki Rukia would also be involved, weighed heavily on Natsuhiko's mind.

Let's put this matter aside for now. It must be said that, aside from Toshiro Hitsugaya, Gin Ichimaru's promotion speed is the fastest.

As for Toshiro Hitsugaya, he is currently the third seat, but in about twenty-two years, he will directly become the captain. Gin Ichimaru, on the other hand, took about sixty or seventy years to become a captain.

Of course, Aizen also had his own plans in this, helping Tosen Kaname and Ichimaru Gin to become captains step by step.

So what's your opinion?

Gin Ichimaru stood there, his narrowed eyes staring at Natsuhiko like a snake, making people very uncomfortable.

Xia Yan shook his head and said, "I've decided to stay in the Second Division."

Upon hearing Natsuhiko's words, Abarai Renji anxiously said, "Natsuhiko, what are you saying? This is a great opportunity!"

In Renji Abarai's opinion, Natsuhiko's actions were a bit foolish. Why would he choose to be a squad leader when he had the opportunity to become a vice-captain?

The covert mobile force has five detachments. Now that you've taken over as a detachment leader, you should at least be ranked fifth.

Gin Ichimaru asked, puzzled, "Why? You can't become a vice-captain if you stay in the Second Division."

Xia Yan looked at Ichimaru Gin and said with a smile, "My goal is not to become a vice-captain."

Gin Ichimaru was somewhat surprised and asked, "Don't you want to be the vice-captain?"

Xia Yan nodded and said, "My dream was to become a captain, and I have already achieved that. As for the position of vice captain, I don't think I'm qualified yet. Besides, I've been in the covert mobile force for six years and have a good relationship with the captain and vice captain. I don't want to be separated from them."

"I see."

Gin Ichimaru nodded, then smiled. "Then let's forget about it."

After leaving those words, Gin Ichimaru slowly walked out of the room.

After Gin Ichimaru left, Renji Abarai looked at Natsuhiko and asked, "Why didn't you agree? This is a great opportunity. You're the vice-captain now, and if a vacancy arises in the future, you might be able to take over as captain."

Hinamori Momo shook her head and said, "I think Natsuhiko did the right thing. Whether you're the captain or the vice-captain, it doesn't matter. What matters is whether you can work and live with someone you admire."

I'd rather you didn't think that way.

Xia Yan smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, stop talking. I've already refused."

Rukia Kuchiki changed the subject, saying, "By the way, how are your injuries? Did they say when you can be discharged from the hospital?"

"My injuries..."

. . .

After leaving the Fourth Division barracks, Gin Ichimaru headed towards the Fifth Division. The inauguration ceremony was still a few days away, and he was currently the vice-captain of the Fifth Division.

He entered Aizen's room, and the latter, seeing his expression, asked, "Did you fail?"

Gin Ichimaru asked with a smile, "What, did my expression betray me?"

Aizen Sousuke nodded and said, "Of course."

Gin Ichimaru said with a smile, "It was indeed a failure."

Aizen Sousuke asked, "Why?"

Gin Ichimaru sighed and said, "He said he developed feelings for the Covert Mobile Force and didn't want to be separated from his colleagues there. He also said he was satisfied with his current position."

Upon hearing this answer, Aizen Sousuke smiled and said, "Feelings? When he chose the Covert Force, I thought he would be like you were back then, thinking of recruiting him to your side. But it turns out he's just like Hitsugaya Toshiro, still an immature brat."

Gin Ichimaru asked, "So, Captain Aizen, you're going to give him up?"

Aizen Sousuke nodded and said, "Of course we should give up. Like Hitsugaya, he has no value whatsoever."

Gin Ichimaru said, "I thought I could find a strong vice-captain. This one is like a piece of trash."

Aizen Sousuke smiled and said, "If you can't find one, you can train one. Take Hisagi Shuhei from the Tosen Division, for example. He's a rare talent. He graduated four years ago and is already the third seat. He joined the Ninth Division because he admired Kensei Muguruma, but he has to obey Tosen's every word. You can train a new person too."

Gin Ichimaru asked, "But which newcomers are worth paying attention to right now?"

Aizen Sousuke said, "Do you remember those students we saved when the Shinigami Academy students were attacked?"

Gin Ichimaru asked, "It seems that the captain had high hopes for three of them and even extended an invitation upon their graduation, but only one of them joined the Fifth Division. That's really disappointing."

Aizen Sousuke raised his head slightly and asked, "Gin, are you mocking me for wasting my time?"

Gin Ichimaru laughed even harder and said, "How could that be? It's their loss if they don't join the Fifth Division."

Aizen Sousuke lowered his head again and slowly said, "I did have high hopes for those three people. Later I found out that they were friends with that brat. Their group of people are really talented."

Gin Ichimaru asked, "So, Captain, who has your eye on?"

Aizen Sousuke said, "Renji Abarai is too reckless and difficult to control, and he's already joined the Eleventh Division, so we don't need to consider him. But Kira Izuru is different. After Natsuhiko skipped a grade, he's always been the top student in his class, and his Zanpakuto's released abilities are very special. Find him and get him into the Third Division. He's an orphan with no one to rely on. If you treat him well, I think he'd be willing to give his life for you."

Gin Ichimaru smiled and asked, "Okay, Captain, I'll do it right away."

Chapter 52: The Worm's Nest

"Alright, Xia Yan, you can be discharged from the hospital today."

Kotetsu Isane examined Natsuhiko's bones with the back of his hand, then stood up and said.

"Thank you, Yongyin-senpai."

While thanking Kotetsu Isane, Natsuhiko put on his Shinigami uniform.

After seven days of treatment, Xia Yan's injuries have all healed. Of course, the wounds had already healed in three or four days. The seven days were mainly for repairing bones and restoring organ function.

"It's what I should do."

Kotetsu Isane said with a smile that she was tall, nearly 1.9 meters, and looked very robust, but in reality she was gentle, kind and a very good person.

"Goodbye, Yongyin-senpai."

Xia Yan grabbed the Shinigami uniform from the side, put it on, jumped off the bed, picked up his Zanpakuto, bowed to Kotetsu Isane, ran to the door, and called out, "Captain Soi Fon, let's go."

Soi Fon stood there with her arms crossed, and upon hearing Natsuhiko's words, she walked out of the ward with him.

In the corridor outside the ward, Retsu Unohana was kneeling there, holding a teacup in her hand. When she saw the two of them come out, she looked at them.

Soi Fon stopped and respectfully said to Retsu Unohana, "Captain Unohana, I apologize for disturbing you during this time."

Xia Yan quickly replied, "Thank you, Captain Unohana."

"You're welcome." Unohana Retsu gave a faint smile.

"Then we'll take our leave." Soi Fon left these words behind and departed from the Fourth Division barracks with Natsuhiko.

"Take care." Retsu Unohana turned her head slightly and watched the two leave.

After leaving the Fourth Division and walking outside, Soi Fon said to Natsuhiko beside her, "Go back to the barracks and rest for a while. I'll take you to the underground prison tomorrow."

Xia Yan shook his head and said, "Let's just go directly. We've had enough rest in bed these past few days."

Soi Fon nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take you there now."

The two returned to the Second Division and went directly to the Inspection Team.

The inspection team is located inside the Second Division, near the mountains, extending downwards and underground.

Therefore, the inspection team is also called the underground supervision office.

Xia Yan followed Soi Fon into the Second Division and arrived at the side of the mountain. They entered a valley where a large gate appeared. The gate consisted of two thick, black pillars with a solid iron door in the middle.

Two executioners stood beside the giant black pillar. Upon seeing Soi Fon and Natsuhiko, they bowed slightly in greeting.

Soi Fon pointed to the gate and said, "This is the Worm's Nest, the place where dangerous people are imprisoned."

Xia Yan nodded and walked to the door with Soi Fon. Soi Fon handed her Zanpakuto to the guards on either side and said to Xia Yan, "Xia Yan, hand over your Zanpakuto. No one is allowed to bring a Zanpakuto in."

Xia Yan nodded and handed his Zanpakuto to the two executioners at the door, somewhat worried about the safety of his Zanpakuto.

The executioners are not very strong; I can easily kill them. If someone tries to steal it, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep my knife.

As if sensing what Xia Yan was thinking, Soi Fon explained, "This is the center of the Second Division, so the defense is already tight. There are also some hidden stakes in the valley to keep watch, so you don't have to worry about losing your Zanpakuto."

"Ah."

Xia Yan nodded, and Soi Fon took out the key, inserted it into the lock, and with a click, the door opened.

Then the two criminal investigators grabbed the iron gate and together pulled hard, slowly opening it.

Rumble.

The iron gate was pulled, and judging by its thickness, it must weigh at least three or four hundred pounds.

Xia Yan and Sui Feng walked through the iron gate. Below was a staircase leading to a spacious underground cave. Judging from the location of the staircase, the cave was situated below a mountain range.

The steps are very long, about twenty meters long and about twelve meters deep, with stalagmites hanging down on both sides.

At the bottom of the stairs, there was another large door, also locked. Soi Fon took out the second key, put it into the keyhole, and unlocked the door. After unlocking the door, Soi Fon handed the key to Xia Yan and said, "Only you can access these two locks, so you need to carry them with you at all times."

Xia Yan took the two keys, hung them on his waist, and said, "I've got them."

Then Soi Fon reached out and opened the door.

This door is even taller than the outer iron gate; it's a double door, and each door weighs at least over a thousand kilograms.

However, Soi Fon opened the iron gate with just one hand, showing that her small body contained great strength.

After opening the door, the two walked inside, which was a huge stone chamber.

The stone chamber was large, filled with many iron chairs and tables. Many people sat there, playing chess and cards, their expressions filled with resignation to their lives, barely glancing at the two who entered.