Death's Hidden Mobile

Seireitei is the dwelling place of the Grim Reaper, and it has many shops, including restaurants, eyeglasses shops, snack shops, and tea shops.

For example, in the Seireitei, there's an eyeglasses shop called "Glasses Silver Dragonfly." The shop owner, Ginjiro, is the vice-captain of the 6th Division. He will later resign due to the success of his eyeglasses business, and Renji Abarai will take his place as vice-captain of the 6th Division after being transferred from the 11th Division. Abarai's biggest hobby is going to this shop to choose goggles. And Ginjiro's hobby is having Byakuya Kuchiki, the captain of the 6th Division, wear goggles he made.

Renji Abarai led the five people forward, turned a corner, and entered a food street.

This street is lined with small food stalls on both sides: oden, izakaya, sushi, cake shops, ramen shops, and Chinese food shops.

The six of them walked further in and came to an izakaya (Japanese pub). Renji Abarai said, "This is where I work."

The izakaya that Renji Abarai mentioned wasn't very big, and since it wasn't even evening yet, there weren't many people inside.

Abarai pushed aside the curtain and was the first to enter the room, followed by the others.

Once inside, a tall, burly man came out, saw Abarai, and asked with a smile, "Renji, you're not at work today, what brings you here?"

Renji Abarai said irritably, "Manager, can't I just come to eat? Prepare a room for me, I'm treating my classmates to dinner."

Another employee led six people into the room, a four-door tatami room. The four doors were connected together, and each door had a small square table that could seat three or four people.

There were six of them, so they put two small square tables together, taking up the tatami mats between the two doors.

After the six people sat down, the staff handed them the menu and asked them to look at it.

Xia Yan flipped through the menu, which offered a wide variety of dishes, including grilled skewers, stir-fries, donburi (rice bowls), sushi, and oden.

"Shall we have oden? It's cheaper."

"The donburi is also good."

"A few more chicken skewers would be fine."

They knew that Renji Abarai's part-time job didn't pay much, so they only ordered some oden chicken skewers and donburi, the cheapest meals available.

“You don’t need to save money for me.”

Renji Abarai grabbed the menu and ordered a lot of grilled meat skewers, including grilled fish, grilled squid, grilled eggplant, and grilled mushrooms.

In addition, I ordered a box of sushi and several bowls of donburi (rice bowls).

Finally, we ordered sake and juice.

Seeing the table laden with food, Rukia asked worriedly, "Isn't this too much? Don't spend all your income on treating us to meals."

Abarai waved his hand and said, "This is not much. Of course I won't spend it all. Everyone, eat quickly."

Natsuhiko and the others then started eating. Renji Abarai, Izuru Kira, and Isami Kondo took the beer, but thoughtfully poured juice for the girls. However, when Natsuhiko wanted to drink beer, he was stopped by Renji Abarai.

"You're too young, you should have some juice instead."

Renji Abarai placed a glass of juice in front of Natsuhiko.

Xia Yan was helpless. He was only twelve years old. Even in Seireitei, people of this age could not drink alcohol, especially alcohol containing spirit particles, which would make them more likely to get drunk.

Xia Yan sat there, picked up a chicken skewer, put it in his mouth, and took a bite.

The meat skewers here are different from those in my hometown. Most of the chicken skewers are square, while the lamb skewers are thicker, meatball-shaped. When you put them in your mouth and chew, the meat fills your mouth better.

Moreover, many Japanese dishes emphasize the filling sensation in the mouth, such as sushi, donburi, and oden.

So eating heartily, filling your mouth with food, swallowing it, and then taking a sip of beer is incredibly satisfying.

Of course, Xia Yan can only drink fruit juice.

The six of them ate and chatted, creating a lively atmosphere. Kira Izuru, Hinamori Momo, and Kondo Isami were very curious about the relationship between Abarai Rukia and Natsuhiko. They learned that the three of them depended on each other for survival and helped each other to stay alive in the Inugawa Ward, and they realized how close their relationship was.

The meal lasted for more than two hours. After they were full and satisfied, Renji Abarai called the waiter to pay the bill, only to find that the price was only half of what was calculated. He asked in confusion, "Why is it so little? Ryota-san, did you make a mistake?"

Ryota said with a smile, "The boss said that as long as you come to eat here in the future, Renji, you only need to pay half the price."

Upon hearing this, Renji Abarai opened the wooden door, looked at the owner grilling meat skewers on the counter in the distance, waved, and then said with a smile, "Thank you very much."

Renji Abarai paid the bill, and the six of them filed out. Natsuhiko was the last to leave the house, only to find the five people in front of him frozen in place.

"what happened?"

Xia Yan looked up in confusion and saw a tall man standing not far away. He was over two meters tall, with a spiky hairstyle, a black eye patch on his face, and an aura of oppression emanating from him.

He was wearing a black shihaka and a white haori, clearly a captain of the 13th Division.

He stood in front of them, glaring at them with his eye that wasn't covered by the black eyepatch, and said, "Hey, kids! Tell me, where is this?"

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Chapter Thirteen: Kenpachi Zaraki (Revised)

Upon seeing the man in front of him, a name immediately came to mind: Kenpachi Zaraki.

The captain of the 11th Division, Kenpachi, became the strongest Kenpachi in history after his seal was broken, and is also one of the five Special Registry fighters.

He exuded a powerful aura, and his more than two-meter-tall body blocked their view, leaving only a dark shadow in front of them.

Just by standing there, he exuded a murderous aura that seemed to envelop everyone, as if a knife was about to strike each of them.

Faced with his question, everyone trembled and remained silent for a moment.

Kenpachi Zaraki, growing impatient, continued, "I'm asking you, where is this place?"

Abarai Renji snapped out of his daze and whispered, "This is the food street in the north of Seireitei."

Upon hearing this, Kenpachi Zaraki said with some dissatisfaction, "Damn it, how did we get here? Yachiru, do you even know the way?"

As Kenpachi Zaraki spoke, a pink-haired girl crawled out from behind him and said angrily, "Of course I know the way, you just went the wrong way."

Upon seeing the girl, Xia Yan was momentarily stunned, then turned to Kusajishi Yachiru.

Born in Kusajika Ward, the 79th ward of Rukongai, he encountered Kenpachi Zaraki in the 80th ward. Because he was not afraid of Kenpachi's killing intent, he was taken in by Kenpachi.

However, after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, Kusajishi Yachiru disappeared because of Kenpachi Zaraki's Shikai, and then reappeared after Kenpachi Zaraki fell to the ground, telling Kenpachi Zaraki to make good use of her.

Many people believe that Kusajishi Yachiru is Kenpachi Zaraki's Zanpakuto, but this contradicts the fact that Kusajishi Yachiru can use a Zanpakuto.

But is the Three-Step Sword Beast truly its Shikai? After all, Shikai is merely Isane's speculation. She expressed doubt upon seeing that Kusajishi Yachiru's Zanpakuto remained unchanged, saying she had never seen a Zanpakuto like that before. Kusajishi Yachiru then claimed that her sword was imitating her movements from both sides, thus summoning two sword beasts. However, despite its name, Three-Step Sword Beast, there are only two sword beasts, and these two are merely ethereal forms.

It is highly likely that the Three-Step Sword Beast is actually two Hollows that can become invisible, plus Kusanagi Yachiru.

These two Hollows are more likely abilities that Yachiru possesses after her Zanpakuto materializes. Materialized Zanpakuto possess abilities, which are also shown in the original work.

Oetsu Nimaiya forged all the Zanpakuto, which could transform into women. Among them, Mera Suijima, Tokie Togawa, Nozomi Tsuruno, Tsukiko Tsuchimiya, and Renren Hashihara were Oetsu Nimaiya's personal guards.

Of the five, Meera Flint appears the most, and she possesses her own ability: fire-breathing.

In addition, Hammer Palace Tsuko can pull out her own teeth and turn them into a hammer so that Nimaiya Oetsu can forge Zangetsu.

Therefore, the materialization of Zanpakuto can also possess unique abilities. Xia Yan believes that Kusajishi Yachiru is the materialization of Zanpakuto, while the two Hollows are Kusajishi Yachiru's abilities.

Natsuhiko felt a pang of regret at the thought of Kusajishi Yachiru disappearing in the future.

Kenpachi Zaraki was still arguing with Yachiru Kusajishi, and the two disappeared into the distance as they continued arguing.

After Kenpachi Zaraki left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Renji Abarai, in particular, said, "Captain Zaraki is terrifying. Just standing there makes people feel uncomfortable."

Kira Izuru said, "That's right, no wonder he can become the captain of the Eleventh Division."

Kenpachi Zaraki's 11th Division is a direct combat unit responsible for frontline battles.

Rukia said with a smile, "Maybe we'll have a captain-level figure someday."

Hearing this, Xia Yan chuckled inwardly. Of the five people here, you are the only one who became the captain.

Renji Abarai had captain-level strength, but he remained a vice-captain until the very end.

Kira Izuru served as acting captain after Ichimaru Gin left, but after the Karakura Town arc ended, Ootori Rōjūrō returned to serve as captain of the 3rd Division, and thus Izuru returned to the position of vice-captain.

Hinamori Momo was the vice-captain of the 5th Division. After Aizen left, she became the acting captain, a position she also passed to Hirako Shinji.

Rukia, on the other hand, is the only person to become a captain after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, serving as the captain of the Thirteenth Division.

When Renji Abarai heard Rukia's words, he smiled and said, "If there has to be a captain, it must be me."

Kira Izuru reached out and touched Abarai Renji's head, saying, "He doesn't seem to have a fever."

Renji Abarai raised his hand and slapped Kira Izuru's hand away, saying irritably, "You really don't trust me?"

Kira Izuru laughed and said, "Of course I don't believe it. If anyone here could be the captain, it would be Natsuhiko."

Among these people, Xia Yan has the most outstanding talent. At only twelve years old, he already has a fourth-level spiritual pressure, and his future achievements are limitless.

Renji Abarai paused for a moment, then said, "That's right, Natsuhiko is indeed the most likely candidate, but I will also become the captain. At that time, I will make you my vice-captain and seat officer."

Kira Izuru said with a faint smile, "I hope so. My goal isn't big; I just want to become a Shinigami."

Hinamori Momo nodded and said, "That's right, becoming a Shinigami is enough."

Living in Rukongai, even in relatively peaceful areas, is still not as stable as in Seireitei. Where there are people, there is conflict, and the strong always oppress the weak. The city relies on elected elders to maintain order, but without any administrators, the security situation is not as good as in the real world.

Whenever someone is dissatisfied with their life and is oppressed or bullied, they will fall into the void and attack other souls.

The Grim Reaper will arrive as soon as the Hollow appears, but the journey is long and the scene is always devastating. Sometimes, the Hollow will escape and hide.

Only by becoming a Grim Reaper and residing in the Seireitei can one be truly safe.

Rukia chuckled and said, "Then let's start by becoming ordinary Shinigami."

Kondo Isami chimed in, "That's right, first become an ordinary Shinigami."

Xia Yan looked at them and found it quite amusing. These future vice-captains and captain-level powerhouses were only aiming for ordinary Grim Reapers.

But perhaps it is precisely because these goals are simple and the efforts are made in a down-to-earth manner that success can be achieved.

"No, I will definitely become the captain."

Renji Abarai said smugly, "Okay, then we won't count that person."

"Okay, let's go."

Rukia, seeing that Renji Abarai had attracted the attention of passersby, patted him on the shoulder.

Renji Abarai covered his head and walked at the front with Rukia, arguing intermittently.

Kira Izuru, Hinamori Momo, and Kondo Isami followed behind the two, while Natsuhiko lagged behind at the very end, feeling extremely happy as he looked at the group gathered together.

Even if I don't become the captain, I'm happy as long as we can be together.

But in fifty years, a series of immense calamities will sweep across Seireitei.

Will I still be able to protect myself by then?