Death's Hidden Mobile

Appearing before Xia Yan was Renji Abarai, the person who cared about Xia Yan the most. The moment Xia Yan was injured, he came to his side and supported him.

Renji Abarai asked anxiously, "Natsuhiko, how are you feeling?"

Xia Yan gritted his teeth and said, "My bones are broken."

Hinamori Momo quickly said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Abarai's face was cold as he glared at Hinamori Momo and angrily rebuked her, "Our teacher has already said that we are not allowed to use spiritual power in sparring. You used spiritual power, and I think you did it on purpose."

"I really didn't mean to."

Hinamori Momo's eyes were brimming with tears, and she wanted to say something, but at that moment, swordsmanship teacher Tsuruta Kenji came to her side, felt around Natsuhiko's shoulder, and sighed as Natsuhiko groaned in even more pain, saying, "Your shoulder bone is broken and your collarbone is shattered. The injury is not minor."

Renji Abarai asked anxiously, "Then what should we do?"

Swordsmanship instructor Kenji Tsuruta said calmly, "Don't worry, the Fourth Division has a special training program at the Shinigami Academy. The instructor is the head of the Fourth Division's medical aid team and is capable of treating all kinds of injuries. Renji, go and find the instructor."

"Yes."

Renji Abarai stood up and ran quickly towards the medical team.

Chapter Eleven: Treatment

Xia Yan lay on the ground, gritting his teeth and enduring the pain. Swordsmanship teacher Tsuruta Kenji looked at Hinamori Momo, frowned, and said, "Hinamori Momo, didn't I tell you not to use spiritual power?"

With tears in her eyes, Hinamori Momo said, "I just wanted to win at the time, and in my desperation, I unconsciously used the spirit particle."

Kenji Tsuruta looked angry, but he didn't say anything. He just waved his hand and bent down to look after Xia Yan.

Xia Yan's forehead was covered in cold sweat, but he tried his best not to make a sound. After a while, the door was pushed open, and Renji Abarai walked in with a tall woman.

The newcomer had short, light purple hair with several thin braids hanging over her shoulders, and wore red striped earrings. She was tall and had an androgynous figure and face.

Upon seeing the other person, a figure immediately came to Xia Yan's mind: Kotetsu Isane, who would later become the vice-captain of the Fourth Division and the captain of the Fourth Division after Unohana Retsu's death.

Kotetsu Isane was very tall, nearly 1.9 meters, even taller than Tsuruta Kenji. Carrying a medicine bag, he walked in with a brisk pace and asked, "Where is the injured person?"

Kenji Tsuruta immediately stepped aside and said, "Teacher Yuzune, this student is the one who is injured."

When Kotetsu Isane saw Natsuhiko, he immediately went over, squatted down next to Natsuhiko, and stretched out his right hand, putting two fingers together, and gently tracing a line about an inch above Natsuhiko's shoulder.

Xia Yan felt the spiritual energy spreading, but the others didn't see anything. However, Kotetsu Isane said, "His shoulder bone is shattered and his collarbone is broken. I'll stabilize it first, but it will take some time to heal."

At this point, Kotetsu Isane raised her hands and placed them on Natsuhiko's shoulders, using the Reply.

Like the Way of Returning to the Way of Breaking and the Way of Binding, the Way of Returning to the Way of Breaking and Binding is a type of ghost path used to heal injuries.

However, unlike other methods, the Return Path is much more difficult to master, requiring extremely high talent; even ordinary Grim Reapers would find it hard to grasp.

Most of these Shinigami who mastered the Way of Death joined the Fourth Division, while a small number joined the Kido Clan.

Unlike the Hakudo and Bakudo, the Hakudo and Bakudo do not require incantation. Beginners of the Hakudo and Bakudo must use incantation to trigger them. Even if incantation is abandoned, the power will be reduced, and a certain level of spiritual pressure is required.

In addition, the Hado and Bakudo have a strict hierarchical system, which is divided into numbers according to their power and effect. The larger the number, the greater the power and effect.

There are several ways to heal the wounded. One method is to regulate the spiritual pressure inside and outside the body, so that the spiritual particles can be replenished to the injured parts to achieve the effect of healing the wounded. Most of the members of the Fourth Division use this method.

The second is the time-space restoration class, which specifies the object to be restored and restores the injured person to their pre-injury state within a certain space or time.

Spatial restoration is a healing technique that former Kido Master Hachigen Yushōda was skilled in. Furthermore, for severe injuries, even if he couldn't heal them himself, he could stabilize the injury within a certain space. For example, when Hiyori Sarugaki's body was severed by Aizen, he couldn't heal her, but he could use the "Five Nourishing Covers" technique to prevent Hiyori's injury from worsening, ultimately handing her over to Retsu Unohana for treatment.

Besides returning to the path, there are other ways to heal, such as the ability of the Zanpakuto. Retsu Unohana's Zanpakuto Shikai, Kokushizuki, can heal injuries as long as it is swallowed.

There are also time-related restorations. For example, Orihime Inoue's Shield Shun Rikka's Twin Heavens Return Shield restores the time of the specified target to before the injury by refusing the action.

In addition, there are some auxiliary treatments, such as bandages, stents, casts, intubation, and modifications.

Kotetsu Isane treated Natsuhiko using the methods of returning to the Dao and auxiliary treatment. She first used the return to the Dao to change the density of spiritual particles, reshaping Natsuhiko's bones and restoring them to their original state.

Then Kotetsu Isane opened his medicine box, took out a brace and bandages, and began to fix Natsuhiko's shoulder bone. After fixing it, he said, "The bone has been set. For the next period of time, do not move this arm."

Xia Yan slowly straightened up and said, "Thank you, Mr. Kotetsu."

Kotetsu Isane packed up the medicine box and said with a smile, "This is my duty, no need to thank me."

Although Kotetsu Isane is tall and strong, he has a very gentle personality.

At this moment, Kira Izuru, who had been standing nearby, asked earnestly, "Teacher Kotetsu, when will Natsuhiko be fully recovered?"

Kotetsu Isane replied, "It should take about seven days to fully recover. Come find me then and I'll remove the fixation."

Renji Abarai asked anxiously, "Will there be any long-term effects? For example, will this arm have problems in the future?"

Kotetsu Isane shook his head and chuckled, saying, "How could that be? It's just a minor injury. A few days of rest will do the trick."

Abarai Renji was relieved. Kotetsu Isane stood up, said goodbye to Tsuruta Kenji, and left the house.

"It's time to end get out of class. Let's go home."

Kenji Tsuruta walked back and said to Natsuhiko, "Natsuhiko, be careful these next few days, don't move your right hand."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "I remember, teacher."

Kira Izuru went over and helped Natsuhiko up. Hinamori Momo quickly came forward and said, "Let me help too."

"Need not."

Renji Abarai pushed Momo Hinamori away, took Natsuhiko away from the kendo training room, and went to the cafeteria to get food for Natsuhiko.

Hinamori Momo followed him all the way to the cafeteria, sat down next to Natsuhiko, and said apologetically, "Natsuhiko, I'm sorry."

Xia Yan waved his hand and said, "Forget it, this matter is over, don't take it to heart anymore."

Hinamori Momo nodded, sat down silently, and looked somewhat guilty.

At that moment, Rukia rushed into the cafeteria like a whirlwind, came to Xia Yan's side, and asked, "Xia Yan, I heard you were injured. Have you received any treatment?"

"It's alright now, it was Teacher Kotetsu who used the Returning Path healing technique."

Natsuhiko smiled at Lucia.

Rukia immediately sat down next to Natsuhiko and said angrily, "I don't know which bastard hurt you, but when I see her, I'll definitely teach her a lesson for you."

Hinamori Momo's voice came from behind, "I'm sorry, I hurt him."

Rukia immediately stood up, glaring at Hinamori Momo with a face full of anger.

She treated Xia Yan as her younger brother, so naturally she wouldn't let it go.

Xia Yan tugged at Rukia's sleeve and said, "Sister Rukia, don't worry about it. She didn't mean it."

Rukia sat down fuming after hearing this, looking even angrier than Xia Yan.

Renji Abarai returned to Natsuhiko's side with the food, greeted Rukia, and placed the food in front of Natsuhiko.

Xia Yan ate with his left hand, but it was very difficult for him; he couldn't hold the food at all.

"Let me feed you."

Renji Abarai picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of chicken, and placed it near Natsuhiko's mouth.

Xia Yan was not used to being fed by others, but since he couldn't use his right hand, he had no choice but to eat like this.

Xia Yan ate the chicken. Most animals in Soul Society are made of spirit particles. Not only that, but the seasonings and vegetables are also made of spirit particles, so they contain a lot of spiritual power and are very delicious.

Xia Yan ate for more than half an hour. After he finished eating, Renji Abarai said, "After you finish eating, I'll take you to your dormitory. Then I'll resign tonight and stay here to take care of you instead of working for a while."

Renji Abarai found a job in Seireitei during this time, working every evening and on Saturdays and Sundays for a meager salary.

Although the Shinigami Academy provides room and board, some items still need to be purchased, so Renji Abarai found a job and went to work after school every day.

Xia Yan quickly said, "Renji-nii, I'll get used to it myself, you don't need to help."

Renji Abarai waved his hand and said, "How can you manage alone?"

Kira Izuru said, "Natsuhiko has more than just you as a roommate. If you go to work, I can take care of him."

Rukia added, "Me too. I'll come find Xia Yan tonight and take him back to his dorm."

Hinamori Momoya whispered, "Please let me help too."

Hearing what the three said, Renji Abarai was relieved and said, "Okay, then I'll leave this afternoon to you."

Xia Yan felt a warmth in his heart when he saw the four of them vying to take care of him; it felt so good to have friends to rely on.

These five people became best friends, and four of them later became vice-captains of the Thirteenth Division.

Chapter 12: Izakaya

For the next period of time, Natsuhiko was carefully cared for by Renji, Rukia, Kira Izuru, and Hinamori Momo. His injuries healed, and he could no longer feel anything unusual.

Seven days later, Xia Yan found Kotetsu Isane, the teacher at the medical training class. After examining Xia Yan, Kotetsu Isane removed the fixation and told Xia Yan that he could now train in kendo and that he didn't need to worry about his bones.

In Soul Society, all souls are made of spirit particles, and every part of the body—muscles, bones, lungs, and blood—is composed of spirit particles.

Therefore, as long as spiritual particles are replenished, recovery is very rapid. If the limits of death are broken, super-speed regeneration can be achieved.

After Natsuhiko recovered, on Saturday, Renji Abarai received his first month's wages from his part-time job. The income wasn't high, but it was enough for them to get through a winter in the Inugami Ward.

To celebrate receiving his salary and Natsuhiko's recovery, Renji Abarai decided to treat his friends to a meal.

In addition to Natsuhiko Rukia and Kira Izuru, they also invited Kondo Isami, who was in the same dormitory, and Hinamori Momo.

Renji Abarai was very unhappy that Momo Hinamori had injured Natsuhiko, but after a week of taking care of her, Renji Abarai gained more approval for Momo Hinamori, so he invited her out to dinner.

Around 5 p.m., Natsuhiko Abarai Renji and Kira Izuru were waiting at the school gate. Rukia arrived shortly after, but after another 15 minutes, Hinamori Momo still hadn't arrived.

Just as everyone was wondering whether to go in and look for her, Hinamori Momo ran up to the front gate.

Renji Abarai asked irritably, "What are you doing so late?"

Hinamori Momo said apologetically, "I attended a calligraphy class, and Aizen-sensei asked me to help pack up, which took up some time. I'm sorry."

"Aizen-sensei?"

Xia Yan frowned, not expecting that the two of them would make contact at this time.

Rukia asked curiously, "Are you learning calligraphy from Aizen-sensei? What exactly are you learning?"

Hinamori Momo nodded and said, "I joined about two weeks ago, and now I'm mainly learning some simple strokes and fonts."

Rukia wanted to ask something more, but Renji Abarai waved his hand and said, "Alright, let's stop talking and go eat."

Abarai led the five people northward, looking somewhat smug. After walking for a while, they entered a street with small shops appearing along the way.