Ichigo leaves and takes up residence in Soul Society!

Even Retsu Ueno was quite dissatisfied.

"Shinomiya-kun, I think it's necessary to suggest to Captain Aizen that he impart more good ideas."

"Does a good idea have to be bought out for a mere ten million rings, thus losing its source of wealth?"

The four palace officials frowned deeply.

"If you're not satisfied with the price, we can discuss it further. Why be so sarcastic?"

"To be so direct is rather impolite."

"..."

Do you really think you're polite?

Even though Unohana Retsu had lived for so many years and seen all sorts of people and right and wrong, she couldn't help but feel taken aback.

"Okay, I'll name a price too."

Shinomiya-no-Mikoto also raised a finger, staring at Unohana Retsu and said:

"One billion rings".

"...Fifty million, that's the bottom line."

Unohana Retsu closed her eyes, seemingly unwilling to look at the other person's overly greedy face.

Upon hearing this, the Four Palace Masters turned to look at Rindo.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, Rindou had special negotiation skills. He could instantly understand the meaning behind the look that Shinomiya-sama gave him, and then he wrote "No" under the table.

Shinomiya-sama understood, and let out a heavy sigh, drawing Unohana Retsu's attention back to him.

"Captain Unohana."

"Please say."

Do you know why Ōmaeda sold the medicine to the Eleventh Division?

"Of course, it's because there's a bigger market there."

Unohana Retsu had a vague sense of unease.

"Wrong, it's because the Shinigami of the Eleventh Division are all brave and fearless warriors fighting on the front lines."

The Fourth Palace Master said in a deep voice.

“I admit that my medicine came from a hot spring I accidentally discovered on the outskirts of Rukongai. You could say it was bathwater, but without knowing that, the medicine itself had some embarrassing side effects.”

"Captain Unohana, can you understand how great the Shinigami of the Eleventh Division are? As someone in the Fourth Division, you probably can't understand the spirit of those who, knowing there will be diarrhea as a side effect, still resolutely drink it, risking their pride to step back into the battlefield in top condition, vowing to protect the Seireitei to the death!"

"..."

"?"

Yongyin looked at the captain beside her with a puzzled expression. Although his expression remained unchanged, he looked very stiff.

The praise for the Four Palaces continues.

"In addition, they are also crazy, fearless warriors. As long as they can fight to their heart's content, they don't care about the minor side effects. The constantly healing wounds are the source of their confidence to keep fighting."

"The Shinigami of the Eleventh Division have it tough. They don't know Kaido, or even Kido. They can only fight in this way to please their respected opponents. Captain Unohana, you probably can't understand their painful yet pleasurable feelings, can you?"

"Although I didn't get involved, Ōmaeda's selling of the medicine to the 11th Division was not simply to cater to market demand, but rather a very kind act."

"I was moved by his actions. Looking back at myself, I realized that it was really wrong of me to be so petty about tens of millions of rings."

Then, Shinomiya-no-Tsuru changed the subject, seemingly making a sincere request to Unohana Retsu.

"So, Captain Unohana, I have a suggestion: let's sell the water source to the Eleventh Division."

"At the price you mentioned, twenty million rings. As far as I know, the salaries of combat troops are very high, and Captain Zaraki can definitely afford this amount."

"With hot springs, the Fourth Division can reduce its workload and avoid friction with the Eleventh Division, whose views differ from its own. Why not?"

Hearing this, Yongyin nodded unconsciously and muttered to herself:

"It seems to make sense."

"Yongyin."

Unohana Retsu remained seated, but turned her head towards her like an owl.

His tone of voice and smile seemed no different from usual.

But Yongyin felt her hair stand on end for no reason, and her scalp felt like it was about to explode.

"Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

"You talk too much."

"Yes!"

Yongyin had a feeling of déjà vu at this moment.

Oh, yes.

Previously, I accidentally made a noise behind the dormitory, interrupting someone's training and almost got myself killed.

At that moment, at this moment.

call.

Unohana Retsu let out a breath and looked at the young man across the table with a deep gaze.

"Shinomiya-kun, I'm offering 200 million, that's the highest I can offer. If you want to bring in other buyers, they'll need my permission first, since this matter has been entrusted to me."

Two hundred million?

The Fourth Prince glanced at the large characters that appeared under the table.

--【yes】.

"Then it's settled."

This price is indeed not low.

There will be plenty of opportunities to make money in the future; there's really no need to narrow your path here.

With both sides reaching an agreement, a smile returned to Retsu Unohana's face.

"The money will be transferred to your registered account at the Household Registration Office tomorrow."

"I trust Captain Unohana's character... This is the location. Although there's a barrier, I don't think it will be difficult for you."

Shinomiya-sama readily provided the coordinates of the hot spring, showing great sincerity.

"Thank you for your trust. If I could, I really wish this trust had come sooner, so that Shinomiya-san wouldn't think that I have so many... incomprehensible things."

Unohana Retsu narrowed her eyes into slits and covered her mouth with a laugh.

"Just my humble opinion, please don't take it personally."

"How could I dare? Shinomiya-kun is the future pillar of Seireitei. Even though he hasn't joined the team yet, he already has illustrious achievements. It would be a real shame to delay your training with such a small matter. So, if you don't mind, I'll accompany you to continue your training for today."

"..."

Shinomiya-sama watched as Unohana Retsu slowly got up, his lips pressed tightly together, remaining silent for a long time.

"What's wrong, Shinomiya-kun? I'm also a captain, you know. I'm a little confident in my swordsmanship, so I think I'll be fine as your sparring partner."

Unohana Retsu tilted her head slightly, her tone unusually gentle.

"..."

A faint sense of oppression washed over me.

Shinomiya-sensei remained silent for a moment, then turned to Rindou and said, "I remember Ichigo's 'Return Path' isn't progressing very smoothly. Captain Unohana is free, so go and call him over to ask the senior for guidance."

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Combination of Demonic Path and Swordsmanship...?

It's the same place.

On the hillside where the Four Palace Masters previously cultivated.

boom!

Ichigo lay on the ground, staring blankly at the sky.

The sky was so blue, the sun was so bright, but such a beautiful scene could not bring him any comfort, and he even began to doubt the meaning of life.

Seeing his deeply affected state, Shinomiya-no-Tsurugi, Rindou, Hachihachihara who arrived after hearing the news, and even Isane, an outsider, couldn't help but feel pity.

But as for sympathy, there was absolutely none.

After the transaction was completed, Ichigo heard that the strongest "return path" expert of the Gotei 13 was willing to give him some pointers, so he ran back without saying a word.

Unexpectedly, Retsu Unohana, a woman and the captain of the medical squad, actually preferred real combat.

Ichigo kindly suggested using wooden swords and bamboo swords to avoid accidental injury.

After all, he grew up too fast.

After mastering Shikai, his spiritual pressure has been increasing every day, and he has now entered the captain-level realm.

This is a terrifying achievement that even the Four Palace Masters have not yet reached.

Therefore, even when facing the captain of the Gotei 13, he felt no pressure at all, but was worried about hurting the other party.

Furthermore.

Medical care should be approached with a more gentle and balanced attitude.

You can't actually injure someone and then demonstrate how to treat them on the spot, can you?

That's going too far.

If you really want to demonstrate how to multitask and heal yourself during high-intensity combat,

At this stage, the bruises and hematomas caused by wooden swords and bamboo swords are sufficient as training subjects.

That's what Ichigo thinks.

After he laid out all his concerns, Retsu Unohana readily agreed.

The result is……

"Kurosaki-kun, how much longer are you going to lie on the ground? The enemy won't give you time to slowly heal while lying on the ground."

Retsu Unohana held a wooden sword in one hand. Her loose shihaka and haori made her look voluptuous and not at all like someone who should be fighting.

Her calm tone and gentle smile proved that she hadn't used her full strength at all, and there was no sign of her having fought at all.

After all, a closer look reveals that the entire face, as well as the clothes and hair, are so clean and tidy.

Even spiritual pressure is always kept in a most natural state.

They are generally relaxed and at ease when sleeping, eating, drinking, and speaking.

"……hiss!"

As Ichigo tried to get up, he nearly fell to the ground, all because of the sharp pain and weakness in his knee.

"It seems we've reached our limit."

Retsu Unohana's gaze seemed to penetrate his Shinigami uniform, revealing the injury on his knee.

"No! I can do it... Again!"

Although he realized that he had seriously underestimated his opponent's fighting ability, especially his swordsmanship, after a brief moment of doubt, Ichigo's fighting spirit rose instead of falling. He immediately used his wooden sword as a cane to support himself as he got up from the ground.

The difference between the flowers of the Rabbit and the flowers of the Rabbit is slightly noticeable.

"You were able to stand up so quickly?"

"Ah, after being knocked to the ground so many times, I've finally mastered a little bit of the trick to healing injuries immediately after getting hurt."

Ichigo grinned defiantly.

Those watching, including the Four Palace Master, could see that the "Return to the Way" spiritual pressure gathering at his knees was like a plaster covering his skin, so that even if he forced himself to stand up or even engaged in strenuous activity, he would not have to worry about his injury worsening.

To have achieved this much is already quite an accomplishment.

Even Retsu Unohana couldn't help but look at him with new respect.

"I must admit, Captain Aizen's judgment was correct; 'Return Path' is indeed very suitable for you."

"It's an honor to have gained Miss Unohana's approval, so... let's continue!"