Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

With his captain-level strength and problem-solving abilities, Shikatori Hakunsai is the perfect candidate.

Rokuto Hakunsai nodded and glanced at Kyoraku Shunsui.

Kyoraku Shunsui, being stared at by the busty first captain, dared not show any infatuation. He lowered his straw hat to hide his embarrassment.

Shikatori Hakunsai casually took off his captain's haori and put his own 8th Division captain's haori on backwards.

He tied his sleeves into a knot around his waist and fastened them, instead of taking them off and throwing them away.

The character 'eight' was hidden inside, and from the outside, Shikatori Hakunsai's lower half of his Shinigami outfit looked strange, as if he were wearing a white skirt.

However, since Captain-Commander Yamamoto didn't care about how others were dressed, naturally no one blamed them.

If you're going to blame someone, then let Kyoraku Shunsui take off his flowery clothes and burn them first.

The captains' meeting ended with Shikatori Hakunsai becoming the vice-captain of the 13th Division, a conclusion that no one expected.

But it's finally over, and I can finally relax.

The messengers were already in position and opened the gates for the captains, who then dispersed with their respective vice-captains.

"Oh dear, all that trouble is finally over. Shall we go down to Runlin'an for a drink later?"

"Forget it, Captain Unohana told me I can't touch alcohol...uh cough cough...pfft!"

"Are you alright, Ukitake?"

Ukitake Jushiro's face turned deathly pale. As he spoke, he spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to his knees, which startled Kyoraku Shunsui.

Not only was she worried about Ukitake's health, but she also almost failed to dodge Ukitake's spit, which soiled her flowery clothes.

Ukitake Jushiro; Kyoraku Shunsui, my good brother, if you hide from me again, I'll beat you up!

"Captain Amatsuki! Teacher Amatsuki, could you please take a look at Ukitake's injuries?"

"It's alright, Kyoraku. It's an old ailment. Just rest for a while and let it heal on its own."

"That won't do! You're still the captain. How can a captain be lying in bed like this, so sickly? Let Teacher Amatsuki and Captain Unohana treat you!"

Upon hearing Kyoraku Shunsui's call, Tengetsu Sukusai and Shikatori Hakunsai, who were about to leave, stopped in their tracks.

"It's okay, Teacher Amatsuki, I can handle it."

"Tch, how am I supposed to leave after you say that?"

Upon arriving before Ukitake Jushiro, Tenzuki Sukusai used the most basic Returning Scripture, silently chanting the Word of Power.

He then focused the return beam on his right hand and slapped the return sphere with his left hand.

The emerald green sphere of spiritual energy exploded, turning into mist that sprayed onto Jushiro Ukitake, completely enveloping his body.

As Ukitake Jushiro inhaled the Reito Reito, his coughing subsided as if he were a drowning person breathing air.

Kyoraku Shunsui had never seen such a return route before; it completely overturned his imagination.

"Teacher Tianyue, can the 'return' be used like this?"

"That's why I said you didn't pay attention in class before, now it's time for you and Ukitake to suffer more. Is it so hard to understand this most basic variation of the return technique, the nebulizer therapy for Ukitake's lung disease? I taught it in the very first lesson, you idiot!"

"No way, really? There can't really be someone who has the qualifications but can't even activate the most basic Dao Returning Technique, right? Even if you don't take action, is it really that hard to just use your mouth?"

"Get out of here! I get angry just looking at you!"

"I've already told you not to call me Teacher Tianyue anymore, I can't stand the embarrassment! Get lost!"

Kyoraku Shunsui stopped supporting Ukitake; he was completely bewildered by Tengetsu Sukusai's scolding.

Luckily, there were no colleagues around, otherwise it would have been really embarrassing.

Um... we don't count Vice-Captain Shikatori, that senior.

Kyoraku Shunsui vowed that he would never call Amatsuki-sensei a foul mouth again, thus gaining the right to be exempt from criticism.

Using the Instant Step technique, Kyoraku Shunsui dashed away in the blink of an eye.

"Uh, cough...Teacher Amatsuki..."

"You... never mind, let's go, I'll take you to the Fourth Division's infirmary, Shikatori, you can do whatever you want."

"Row."

Tengetsu Sussai grabbed Ukitake Jushiro's arm, making Ukitake wince in pain.

Using the Instant Step, he soared into the sky, and after reaching a certain height, he glided directly towards the Fourth Division's location.

Before long, the two arrived at the Fourth Division's barracks. The patrolling Fourth Division soldiers immediately bowed and saluted when they saw Tenzuki Sussai and Ukitake Jushiro.

Tengetsu nods in response and skillfully bypasses the ruins of the 'Kirinji Bathhouse' to reach the infirmary.

Sensing the approaching presence of the two, Unohana Retsu went out to greet them. Seeing the listless Ukitake, Unohana was not surprised, as Ukitake was clearly a regular VIP customer of hers.

After tossing Ukitake onto the bed in the infirmary, Tenzuki Sukusai saw Kenpachi Zaraki, who was wrapped in bandages like a mummy and was still unconscious.

Most of the wounds on his body were caused by Kenpachi Zaraki's own rupture, and they were caused by the rupture of countless blood vessels.

It will still take time to recover quickly. Once the bleeding stops, the wounds inflicted by Tengetsu Quezhai will heal more easily.

It seems that receiving the title of Kenpachi made Kenpachi Zaraki's name even more perfect.

Kenpachi's aura was even deeper after his injury, and there was an infant crawling under Kenpachi's bed.

"Uh, cough cough, there's a kid here! Captain Unohana, whose child is this? The pink-haired little head is quite cute..."

"This child belongs to Captain Zaraki..."

"What?!"

Jushiro Ukitake felt like his worldview was about to be shattered; damn it, he still hadn't found a wife.

Kenpachi Zaraki is such a beast, he already has a child at such a young age! How despicable!

Ukitake Jushiro looked at him strangely, so Unohana explained.

“This child suddenly appeared next to Captain Zaraki, he is not his child, Captain Ukitake, don’t get it wrong.”

"That's it!"

Jushiro Ukitake glanced at Captain Unohana again, then swallowed the rest of his words.

He was afraid that he would be killed by an incompetent doctor before he could be cured.

Whether it's Captain Unohana or Teacher Amatsuki, their methods of treating patients are completely devoid of emotion. Being on the operating table and at their mercy is truly terrifying!

Thinking about this, Ukitake felt less coughing and thought he should run quickly.

"Teacher Amatsuki, Captain Unohana, I feel much better. It's just an old ailment, it'll get better after a while... it'll get better after a while! Um... actually, I'm not sick!"

"No! Captain Ukitake, you're insane!"

Tengetsu Sussai and Unohana Retsu reached out and firmly pressed down on Ukitake's left and right shoulders, giving him no chance to escape.

Ukitake felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his face showing an expression of utter dismay.

"Destroy this world!!!"

In his dream, the unconscious Kenpachi Zaraki seemed to sense a murderous intent, and his body involuntarily trembled.

Unohana secured Jushiro Ukitake; "Captain Ukitake, your body needs rest to recover every now and then, otherwise your lungs will continue to deteriorate, causing symptoms such as coughing up blood."

"However, it is indeed a miracle that your captain-level spirit body has remained unharmed despite being constantly on the verge of physical collapse. But unfortunately, my return-to-the-path technique cannot cure you."

"Oh, I forgot, it seems that Captain Amatsuki also served as the vice-captain of the Fourth Division, and has a deep understanding of the Kaido. What are your thoughts on Captain Ukitake's injuries?"

"And thanks to you, my workload has increased. I am truly grateful that you have kept me busy with my medical duties."

Unohana's eyes flashed with a spark as she glanced at Kenpachi Zaraki, hinting at Amaterasu Suzaku. Ukitake, in the medical room, seemed to smell gunpowder.

"With Kenpachi Zaraki reaching this level, isn't Captain Unohana happy? Never mind... I won't say any more."

"However, I do have some thoughts on Captain Ukitake's injuries."

"Please speak, I'm all ears."

Tengetsu Sukusai shrugged, not wanting to provoke Unohana into further corruption; "Ukitake's problem is too simple, it's just a complication caused by the uncontrollable collapse of his lungs, that's the real root cause."

"If you ask me, it's Ukitake."

"You know?"

"Nonsense, I was the one who saved you during the Kashima incident. In fact, you should have died in that incident, right?"

Ukitake Jushiro remained silent, unsure whether Tengetsu Sussai was aware of his secret.

But even if Amatsuki no Sukusai hadn't said anything, Captain Unohana seemed quite interested. It would be very rewarding to overcome the challenge of treating her lungs.

"Oh, it's just the Spirit King's right hand, Mimihagi. I saw the black power on your back before. The power of the Spirit King's right hand attached itself to your lungs, saving your life and making you a divine divination master. This is no secret to someone of my status!"

"..."

Upon hearing the term "Spirit King," both Jushiro Ukitake, whose secret had been exposed, and Unohana fell silent.

The Soul King! He is a being akin to a creator god. Even Shinigami of Unohana's caliber know very little about the Soul King.

Only when the apprentice Shinigami who enroll at the Shinigami Academy begin their studies will they be taught about the creation of the world by the Soul King and the duties of the Gotei 13.

However, most people treat it as a myth, since the existence of a Spirit King is too distant for them, and even his existence is questionable.

Only the upper-class nobles within the inner court had access to information about the Spirit King.

Unohana Retsu never expected to get so close to the matter of the Soul King, and her first thought was that Amatsuki Sussai was lying.

However, judging from Jushiro Ukitake's attitude, it seems that the matter is not unfounded.

After a long silence, Jushiro Ukitake finally responded.

“Teacher Tianyue, I have a serious lung disease and should have died when I was young. Thanks to Lord Mimihaji, my life was extended and I became a divine divination.

“Teacher Amatsuki, Captain Unohana, I do not ask that you heal me. Lord Mimihagi prolongs my life, but everything has a beginning and an end. This power will leave me one day, and I will need to dedicate my own power. I will not doubt or complain in the slightest.”

"I've lived so long and even become the captain, I've lived long enough, haha!"

"I know I'll be alright in the end, but I still troubled Ms. Amatsuki and Captain Unohana just to ease their pain. I'm so sorry."

Unohana Retsu nodded; "I understand what you mean. In that case, I will respect the patient's wishes and proceed with conservative treatment."

Tianyue Quezhai: "Actually, it's not that there's no possibility of completely curing you."

Upon hearing Tengetsu Sukusai's words, Ukitake Jushiro's heart stirred slightly.