Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

"There's no way around it, this world is just that cruel! If you can't adapt, you'll only have death as your option."

"Is that so? Tianyue Quezhai, thank you for fighting alongside me. I will wait for you, and my comrades and I will be waiting for you in hell! Hahaha!"

Just before his death, Wu Gang was dragged into the gates of hell that suddenly appeared.

As he gazed at the incomparably crimson gates of hell, Tengetsu Quezhai frowned deeply.

This eerie hell without spiritual pressure certainly looks troublesome.

After the execution of Nobuaki was resolved, the captain positions of the 7th and 8th Divisions became vacant.

Now, only Yamamoto, Hana, and Iwahara Kinro remain from the original team.

Two of Yamamoto's disciples who had mastered Bankai were appointed as captains of the 8th Division: Kyoraku Shunsui and the kind-hearted Ukitake Jushiro.

This was all arranged by Yamamoto; given their personalities, they were perfectly suited to serve as the seventh and eighth division commanders.

.......

Inside the First Division barracks, the captains stood on both sides, waiting for the captains' meeting to begin and for Captain-Commander Yamamoto to appear.

They are: Captain Chiaki Shihōin of the Second Division, Captain Kinraku Ikuhara of the Third Division, and Captain Retsu Unohana of the Fourth Division.

Sixth Division Captain Kuchiki Ginrin, Seventh Division Captain Ukitake Jushiro, Eighth Division Captain Kyoraku Shunsui.

Captain of the 9th Division, Ryuhei Ise; Captain candidate of the 11th Division, Ryusei Jo; Captain of the 13th Division, Susumei Amaterasu.

The captains of the 5th, 10th, and 12th Divisions are still vacant. The division responsibilities have been fixed, but there are no suitable candidates for captains. The vice-captains of the three divisions are handling the division affairs in their place.

As long as the three squad vice-captains can learn Bankai, they can immediately take up their posts.

However, relying solely on intensive training to master Bankai will only lead to a slow and gradual process of soul fusion, making it difficult to achieve quickly.

The captain of the Ninth Division, Ryuhei Ise, was recently appointed and is a member of the Ise family.

He has mastered Bankai, but his physical condition is poor. However, his interrogation skills in prison are no less than those of the 2nd Division's Covert Force.

At least in Tengetsu Sussai's eyes, he was a ruthless person who was stronger and more ruthless than Shihōin Chiaki.

Unfortunately, he couldn't get past Yamamoto. Ryuhei Ise's physical condition was just like that of Jushiro Ukitake, and even worse.

The Ninth Division also needs a captain candidate to replace the sickly Ryuhei Ise at any time.

Ise and Ukitake are truly unlucky twins. They were touched by the Soul King's things, so embarrassing. If they don't suffer, who will?

The Eleventh Division also needs a candidate for captain, and the Fourth Kenpachi was among the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force that was sent to Hueco Mundo by Captain-Commander Yamamoto five years ago.

According to information from the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force, three Kenpachi have already been replaced in the past hundred years.

The fourth Kenpachi is suspected to have died at the hands of the King of Hueco Mundo, and there is virtually no chance of him returning alive.

The fifth generation Kenpachi is the current candidate Kenpachi Ryuseijo, who was the fourth generation Kenpachi's lieutenant.

His fighting spirit and skill level are not low, but unfortunately he has not learned Bankai and his spiritual pressure level is low, so he is not a worthy opponent.

"It's been a hundred years, and there are still three captain positions that can't be filled. That's a bit outrageous! Being a captain in the Gotei 3 these days is a really tough job. It seems like everyone is quite distressed about being a captain!"

"Kyoraku, don't talk nonsense, or the teacher will get angry!"

Kyoraku Shunsui, wearing a straw hat, waved to Ukitake Jushiro and said with a smile, "Well, our teacher isn't here, Ukitake, what are you afraid of? We've been captains for almost 100 years, we're both veterans! Are you afraid anyone will blame us?"

Tengetsu Chōsai squinted at Kyōraku Shunsui; "Shunsui! You're still as disrespectful as ever. Don't think I didn't hear you, okay?"

"Oh dear, I forgot that Teacher Tianyue is here. I'm so sorry."

"Don't call me teacher. Your grades are such a disgrace to me and Captain Unohana."

Kyoraku Shunsui immediately straightened his straw hat. Even if Tengetsu Jasakusai had been his and Ukitake's instructor for two years, he wouldn't dare to talk back to Tengetsu Jasakusai even after just one day.

There's no way around it; teachers are naturally able to suppress students. Seeing how Yamamoto and Amatsuki Susuke could directly evoke Kyoraku Shunsui's "CPU-like" life as a student at the Shinsengumi, that's truly miserable.

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Chapter 96 The Problem of Disappearing Souls?

As juniors, the newly appointed captain of the Ninth Division, Ryuhei Ise, and the candidate for captain of the Eleventh Division, Ryusei, had no right to speak here.

Everyone knows that Jushiro Ukitake, the captain of the 7th Division, and Shunsui Kyoraku, the captain of the 8th Division, were students of Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

Putting aside everything else, this identity alone makes Kyoraku Ukitake and his companions a force to be reckoned with.

However, Tengetsu Sussai didn't tolerate them. With Kyoraku Shunsui's attitude of giving up, Unohana chose to ignore him, but Tengetsu Sussai wouldn't pretend he didn't hear her. He scolded her.

"Kyoraku, I don't care about your usual behavior, but don't bring that lazy atmosphere to the Gotei 13! Don't think that just because you're Captain-Commander Yamamoto's disciple you can talk nonsense. The captain's haori you're wearing is more than just a piece of clothing!"

"Do you understand the meaning behind why the Shinigami uniform is black and the captain's haori is white? Kyoraku, you should be smart enough not to make me teach you how to be a captain in the First Division barracks."

The deeper meaning behind the so-called black Shinigami uniform with a white Captain's Haori is that this world is full of deception.

To prevent anyone from wanting to know the truth about the world, the world was tainted.

The word "bleach" means to restore the truth.

As the captain of the Gotei 13, wearing a white captain's haori, he is the one closest to the truth of the world.

Kyoraku Shunsui is still too naive, just like his Zanpakuto, full of childishness.

Apart from the Third Division Captain Yan Yuan Jin Le and the Fourth Division Captain Unohana Retsu, the other captains didn't dare to utter a sound when faced with Tenzuki Susume reprimanding Kyoraku Shunsui.

Chiaki Shihōin was suffering from the aftereffects of the war, and quickly focused on keeping his eyes down and his mind at ease.

Kyoraku Shunsui touched his straw hat somewhat awkwardly, and Ukitake Jushiro didn't dare to say anything in response.

When they faced Tengetsu Sukusai, they felt just as afraid as Yamamoto. Who would dare to talk back to their teacher?

"Alright, Captain Tianyue, don't say any more!"

Fortunately, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni appeared before the captains of each squad and interrupted Amaterasu Sussai's explanation.

Tianyue Quezhai turned his head and said no more.

All the team leaders stood at attention and began the team leaders' meeting.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni started his usual rambling at the captains' meetings, assigning various tasks without mentioning Tenzuki Sukusai, who ignored the 'nonsense' with his eyes closed.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni: "Next is the issue of captain candidates. Currently, there are still three squads without captains. A century has passed, and we must select captains as soon as possible. Each captain should carefully search for talented individuals to fill these vacancies."

"Ryusei-jo, the vice-captain of the Eleventh Division!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Standing among a group of team leaders was already incredibly stressful, but being suddenly called out by the captain almost made my heart jump out of my chest.

It's not a question of whether I'm afraid or not; it's just that I haven't experienced many large-scale battles like that.

"I'm sorry! The Covert Force has completed its investigation, and your captain has been killed in action in Hueco Mundo. As a candidate captain, you can choose to take the promotion exam or continue to act as captain of the 11th Division."

"Has the captain...died in battle?"

Meteor City's eyes were filled with sorrow, but he ultimately decided to continue serving as vice-captain and become the acting captain to handle team affairs.

With his current strength, he'd probably die without even knowing how he died during the promotion assessment!

Tenzuki Sukusai shook his head. The Eleventh Division changes its captain every ten years or so.

He changes his Shinigami uniform even more frequently than he does. There's no one to succeed Kenpachi Unohana after him!

He glanced at Kenpachi Unohana, only to find that Unohana was staring intently at the floor with her eyes downcast, seemingly lost in thought, unsure if she was even in the First Division barracks.

It seems the captain of the 11th Division needs to find a stronger character, otherwise it will really be boring.

Although he apologized verbally, that's just the kind of person Yamamoto is.

They simply arranged a memorial service for the captain of the 11th Division and then skipped over it.

Tengetsu Sukusai, Unohana, and Ienhara Kinro were also quite surprised to hear this. Even the sword demon who had personally killed several first captains would hear the word "apology" from him.

Looking at Yamamoto's current appearance, his samurai hair has turned gray and thinned considerably.

It's only been 100 years and he's already this old; it seems that the sword demon's heart has truly grown old.

Tengetsu Sukusai, Unohana, and Ienhara Kinroku still look exactly the same as they did 100 years ago, which is why it's so amazing.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni continued, "Next is the matter of soul purification, Tengetsu Susumei!"

Tianyue Quezhai felt a headache coming on when he heard that it was about the purification of souls through reincarnation.

The cycle of souls over the past century has gradually gotten back on track, and Tianyue Quezhai no longer needs to do much about it.

As the commander of the 13th Division, he was the pillar of strength, unshakable and unyielding.

As long as Tenzuki Sukusai is there, the members of the 13th Division will always have confidence, because there is nothing that Tenzuki Sukusai cannot solve with a single strike.

Slashing at Hollows is just a routine activity for him, revealing only a tiny bit of his strength.

This gave his men unparalleled confidence, and they were no longer afraid of dying while working.

The role model effect is still effective; the increased casualty rate can only be blamed on their own lack of strength and bad luck.

"According to reports, a large number of souls have disappeared in the North 80 Zaraki Ward of Rukongai, suspected to be the work of remnants of the Quincy. This is a very serious matter, so it must be investigated carefully and thoroughly immediately!"

"Order! Captain of the 2nd Division, Chiaki Shihōin; Captain of the 8th Division, Shunsui Kyōraku; Captain of the 13th Division, Susaki Amatsuki, you are to lead your units to the 80th Zaraki Ward to investigate the disappearance of souls and handle the matter with utmost urgency. In case of special circumstances, you may... not sheath your swords!"

"Not... sheathing your sword? What does that mean, Captain...?"

"Kyoraku Shunsui, Shihōin Chiaki, you two will assist Tengetsu Sussai in his work. After all, he is the captain of the Purification Division of the Thirteenth Division. You only need to do your job of investigation and recording!"

Kyoraku Shunsui wanted to say something, but Shihouin Chiaki pulled him back to his seat.

Kyoraku Shunsui, Shihōin Chiaki, and Tengetsu Sussai stepped forward to receive the order. Shihōin Chiaki and Kyoraku Shunsui were puzzled by Yamamoto's statement that he would not sheath his sword.

Only Tengetsu Sussai knew Yamamoto's meaning, which was that he could go all out when problems arose.

And make Tengetsu Quezhai the executioner because of the imbalance caused by the disappearance of the soul.

Kill a large number of wandering souls and voids to restore balance.

Tenzuki Sukusai shrugged. It seemed that their Captain-Commander Yamamoto knew that his disciples and the Second Division Captain were not reliable people who would do such a thing. So, he, Tenzuki Sukusai, was the one to cover for them.

"That concludes today's team leader meeting. Dismissed!!!"

After Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni disbanded the squad, he ignored Kyoraku Shunsui's invitation and left the Ichibantai barracks, returning to the backyard office.

Kyoraku Shunsui adjusted his straw hat and stood with Shihōin Chiaki, waiting for Tengetsu Sussai.

After the captains had mostly left, Tianyue Quezhai stood at the door and glanced at the two of them.