The Alchemist in Bleach

Firstly, because they failed to catch Aizen in a mistake; secondly, because of this video...

It's so detailed that, during this period, Ichiro had virtually no secrets from the Seireitei!

Therefore, Ichiro could roughly imagine the barrage of criticism he would face at tomorrow's meeting...

......

"Whoo~"

The next day, Ichiro breathed a sigh of relief as he walked out of Central Room 46. It was finally over. Those old men were incredibly talkative… something Ichiro hadn't expected…

Fortunately, the Kuchiki family representative spoke up for him, indicating that Byakuya had given him special instructions.

Of course, the main reason why Ichiro was able to get out so easily was that he destroyed the video on the spot, and at the same time, Soi Fon also deleted the traces left in the Sky Eye system.

Most importantly, Ichiro also secretly made deals with almost 90% of the sages, providing them with the information they wanted!

That's how he was able to get out so quickly, and only be mentioned briefly. At the same time, he also managed to apply for the mimicry Zanpakuto and the Fifth Division's exclusive Transcendental Gate. That's the charm of being a shill!

Of course, Ichiro didn't trade information with them without any scruples. He still had a lot of professional ethics. At least, he didn't tell the other sages about the transactions he made with them, perfectly protecting their privacy!

It's definitely not about maximizing the value of the trades!

Absolutely not!

Standing at the entrance of the Central 46th Chamber, Ichiro pondered for a moment, hesitating between the Fifth Division and the Kuchiki family. In the end, he headed towards the Kuchiki family. Having just been reprimanded, he didn't want to work yet. As for the Transcendental Gate and the mimic Zanpakuto, he could just have Hell Butterfly inform them.

Anyway, he had already finished the interdimensional gate yesterday, and all that was needed was to put it into use. The mimicry Zanpakuto was currently being made by the Technology Development Bureau, so he didn't need to get involved.

However, we should go and see Kuchiki Hisama's condition. After all, it was obtained through a great deal of effort, so we should take it seriously.

"Captain Tianxin, are you looking for...?"

"I'm looking for Byakuya, is he here?"

"The head of the family is currently in the Sixth Division. Please wait a moment while we inform you," one of the guards said, as he went to deliver the message to Byakuya, while the other led Ichiro to the Kuchiki family's guest room, poured tea for Ichiro, and then slowly left the guest room.

It must be said that the nobility are very particular about etiquette, which gives people a very comfortable feeling. The only drawback may be that it is a bit cumbersome and slow, but that's the beauty of it. Although it is cumbersome and slow, you will not feel annoyed.

On the contrary, it looks rather comfortable.

My mood brightened up a bit, if...

If Byakuya hadn't arrived so quickly...

Ichiro looked at the tea he had just brewed, which he had just blew on before taking a sip, and then at Byakuya who had rushed back in a hurry. He was speechless. Couldn't you have come a second later? At least let me have a sip!

However, seeing Byakuya's eager expression, Ichiro finally sighed, put down his teacup, and felt too embarrassed to slowly savor the tea in his current state, let alone gulp it down...

Let's just forget about it. If the captain finds out, he'll definitely kill him!

"Let's go, lead the way. Although I'm confident in my abilities, you'd better be prepared. I can't cure every disease. If she's injured, even if she's dead, I can bring her back to life. But if it's an illness, I can't guarantee that. Life systems are interconnected; a small change can have far-reaching consequences, and they're not so easy to handle."

Byakuya paused for a moment, and the anxiety on his face gradually faded. Yes, he couldn't have too much hope. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. If this affected Hisa, it would be even worse.

Thinking it over, Byakuya took a deep breath and resumed his aloof demeanor.

"Sorry, I was too hasty. Let's go, I'll take you there."

"Oh, by the way, do you have a lot of tea leaves?"

"...I'll have them prepare some for you later."

"That's so embarrassing! I was just asking! Just asking!"

"...It's nothing, just some worthless stuff. We produce it every year."

"Alright, since you've said so, I'll accept your favor. By the way, don't give too much, just three or four pounds will do."

"..." Byakuya stopped in his tracks, staring at Ichiro in astonishment. Even with his composure, he couldn't hold back anymore. Whose top-quality tea is sold by the pound? The annual production is less than a pound!

“…Okay!” Byakuya said with difficulty, looking at Ichiro. Then, he quickly turned around and walked towards Hisana’s room. If he was any later, things would get really bad!

Now he finally understood why Yoruichi never bothered with formalities with Ichiro!

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Chapter 284 A Brilliant... Bitter Smile

"How is it?" In Hisana's room, seeing Ichiro remove his hand from Hisana's shoulder, Byakuya asked nervously and expectantly.

"It's alright, it's troublesome after all, but it can be cured." Ichiro pondered for a moment, then frowned and said.

"Phew~ That's good~" Upon hearing this, Byakuya breathed a sigh of relief. However, before the weight could be lifted from his heart, he noticed Ichiro's furrowed brows and immediately became tense again. "Is there some trouble? Just tell me what medicinal herbs you need! I will do everything in the power of the Kuchiki family to find them for you!"

"Byakuya-sama, please don't do this. Hisa is already very satisfied." Hearing Byakuya say this, Hisa was very touched, but she didn't want Byakuya to do anything more for her.

Byakuya had already paid a heavy price to marry her, and now, to cure her illness, he had even given up the Heavenly Plunder that the Kuchiki clan had worked so hard to acquire. If he were to invest more resources in her... she couldn't imagine how the clan would view him then...

"Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless. You just need to rest." Byakuya half-squatted down, his cold expression instantly melting as he gently held Hishi's hand.

Ichiro raised an eyebrow; this was the first time he'd ever seen Baymax like this.

"Byakuya~ oops, Byakuya, come out for a second."

Byakuya: "..."

Speechless, Byakuya glanced at Ichiro. He was completely baffled by the nickname "Big White." Where did it come from? If he's called Big White, then who is Little White?

This time, however, Byakuya didn't talk to Ichiro, but looked at Hisana and gently touched her hair.

"I'm going out for a bit, you get some rest."

"Byakuya-sama, if the price is too high, please abandon me. I can no longer be a burden to you."

"What are you saying? Get some rest, you'll get better."

After saying that, Byakuya got up and followed Ichiro out.

"Ichiro, what exactly is the problem? What kind of medicinal herbs are needed?" As soon as the door closed, Byakuya asked impatiently.

Seeing that Byakuya wanted to continue speaking, Ichiro raised his right hand to stop him.

"Don't worry, let me explain slowly. This isn't an illness; to be precise, she's just too weak. Years of overwork have caused her body to become severely depleted, damaging her very essence. Even if the captain or Teacher Qilin Temple came, it wouldn't be of any help."

"Right now, the mainstream of returning to the Dao is mainly focused on healing injuries. The field of treating diseases and conditioning can still be described as a wasteland. Of course, you don't need to worry. I have experience in this field, and solving her problem is not difficult. It doesn't require any rare medicinal materials. There is only one problem: conditioning!"

"So, you mean we can't keep working like this, right?"

"Well, it's best to stay home during the recovery period and not go anywhere or do anything. I think the latter shouldn't be difficult. Your Kuchiki family shouldn't have reached the point where the matriarch has to do things herself, right? The difficult part is the former. Are you confident that you can persuade her not to go to Rukongai?"

Byakuya fell silent; he wasn't sure...

If Hisana is willing to listen to him and rest properly, given the conditions of the Kuchiki family, they shouldn't be unable to take care of her health. Even if they don't have any professional knowledge of recuperation, they can at least eat well, right?

pity……

She won't stop until she finds Hisa's sister Rukia, and Byakuya has no reason to stop Hisa. It seems that the only solution now is to find Rukia. But if it were that easy, Hisa wouldn't be in this state now.

Logically speaking, given the Kuchiki family's status, if they wanted to find someone, they could do so anywhere in Soul Society, not just in Rukongai, but anywhere else in the world, as long as the person was still alive and still in contact with this world!

This is the power of the head of the four noble families of Soul Society!

But, Fei Zhen is a commoner...

His marriage to Hisana had already greatly displeased the elders of the Kuchiki family, so there was no way he could help Hisana find her sister; she would have to go herself...

Ichiro quietly watched Byakuya, who was caught in a dilemma. On one side was his lover, and on the other was the honor of his family. Both were things that Byakuya cherished, and it was indeed a difficult choice.

After a long pause, Byakuya took a deep breath, looked at Ichiro with a determined gaze, and said, "Help me, Ichiro!"

Ichiro stared blankly at Byakuya, somewhat unable to believe that this man before him would actually admit defeat...

You know, back when he was being trained, he was beaten to the ground by Ichiro and the others, but he never backed down. But now...

Is this love?

Ichiro glanced at Hisa's room and then nodded.

"Tell me, what do you need me to do? Anyway, this is part of the treatment. If those old men are going to chant, they'll chant about you, it has nothing to do with me."

Ichiro roughly knew what Byakuya wanted his help with: finding Rukia. This was Hisa's lifelong wish and regret. Without being able to use the power of the Kuchiki family, finding this person would be quite difficult.

"We found Hisana, Hisana's sister, Rukia. She's in Rukongai, but..."

"Not sure if they're still alive, right?"

"Hmm." Byakuya nodded gently.

This is also why Hishima is getting thinner and thinner. Her body was already weak, and then she lived in regret all day long, which made her condition even worse.

"Let's start by looking for those that are still alive. What are their distinguishing features? Like a portrait or some kind of keepsake?"

"No......"

"No?" Ichiro looked at Byakuya in astonishment.

He knew how to find Rukia; the only difference between the two sisters was their hairstyle, which was slightly different. He could just use Hisana's portrait to find her. Of course, Byakuya and the others didn't know this.

After all, Hisana abandoned Rukia when she was very young and had no idea what Rukia was like when she grew up.

But Ichiro thinks that since you're searching so diligently, you must have some distinguishing feature besides your appearance, such as a birthmark, or some kind of keepsake.

To everyone's surprise, there was nothing there...

Is this just a simple search? That's really daring...

"No." Byakuya shook his head bitterly. This was another reason for his distress. There were no distinguishing features, no tokens, and his fate was unknown.

Finding a needle in a haystack is easier than this!

At least you know you're trying to catch a needle in a haystack.

"Alright, I understand. Since you're sisters, you should look similar. Prepare a portrait, and we'll go to Rukongai together to ask. I was planning to go to Rukongai today anyway."

Is that all?

"...As if you have other evidence. Go on, and make sure he's appeased. I'll wait for you at the door." Ichiro rolled his eyes at Byakuya and turned to walk towards the door.

Byakuya composed himself, turned and went into the house to comfort Hisa, while taking out a portrait of Hisa.

Fortunately, I had already slashed Fei Zhen when things were peaceful before, otherwise it would be really difficult to handle now, as I would have to get the photos without Fei Zhen knowing.

On the other side, Ichiro, led by a waiter, walked towards the gate.

"Wait a moment, Captain Tianxin."