Chapter 483 Ichimaru Gin's Heartache

However, as Ichigo Kurosaki said, he was very calm and felt that if the Soul Society really wanted to kill him, they would not restore his spiritual pressure.

"Okay, Ichigo."

Alin spoke up to interrupt Ichigo Kurosaki's embarrassment.

"After all, we are the captains of the Gotei 13, and it is impossible for us to leave the Soul Society for a long time."

"Also, Ichigo..."

"Although the Hueco Mundo led by Aizen has been defeated, no one can predict whether there will be any crisis in the future."

"If you want to protect the people you care about, you must have a stronger power."

The prophecy of Yhwach's return in two years, under the influence of Alin intentionally or unintentionally, all the upper-level figures in the Soul Society knew.

After all, Ichigo Kurosaki is just a proxy god of death, and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni is arrogant and believes that the affairs of the dead do not need the participation of the living.

In addition, although Ichigo Kurosaki is very powerful now, there are also people in the Gotei 13 who can compete with Ichigo Kurosaki now.

At the very least, Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, and Saraki are at the same stage as Ichigo Kurosaki now.

As for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, strictly speaking, he is at the same level as the others, but because of the power of Ryujin Jakka, he is one level stronger than the others.

Therefore, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not take Ichigo Kurosaki into account in the battle with Yhwach.

A thousand years ago, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni could kill Yhwach, and now, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni is still confident in himself!

As for Erin, let alone.

Only Yhwach who has completely absorbed the Soul King can be taken seriously by Erin.

Of course, having said that, Erin will not attack Yhwach before he grows into a complete form.

After all, the liberation of the Soul King still needs Yhwach to complete.

"Well, I understand, Mr. Ailin."

"Then, see you later, Ichigo!"

After waving to Ichigo Kurosaki, Ailin and the others stepped into the gate...

...

"Gin, give me two persimmon cakes."

In a breakfast shop in Seireitei, Ailin called out to the owner who was making persimmon cakes.

"Okay, Mr. Ailin, I'll give you 170 yuan."

Soon, Gin Ichimaru, wearing a white chef's apron, handed two small bags to Ailin.

"Hey, Gin, with our friendship for so many years, can't you give me a discount?"

Ailin complained about the bag.

"Hahaha, Mr. Ailin, you and I are different."

"You are the captain of the Gotei 13, you get a high salary every month, and you don't have to worry about food and clothing."

"I am different, I only have this little skill to support my family."

"You know how much Rangiku's expenses are."

"I'm giving you a discount, I can't afford to support Rangiku here."

Now, it has been more than a year since the Soul Society defeated the Hueco Mundo forces led by Aizen.

During this period, although Ichimaru Gin was not imprisoned in the hell as a criminal of Aizen Sosuke's accomplice because of his assassination of Aizen Sosuke at the last minute and Ailin's guarantee.

However, even if Ichimaru Gin followed Aizen Sosuke with the purpose of killing Aizen Sosuke, it is an indisputable fact that he betrayed the Soul Society.

In this case, even with Ailin's guarantee, Ichimaru Gin could not continue to return to serve as the captain of the third team.

Even Ichimaru Gin's identity as a god of death was stripped, and his Zanpakuto was confiscated.

Of course, these are just small matters for Ichimaru Gin.

Although he failed to kill Aizen to avenge Rangiku Matsumoto, the soul of Rangiku Matsumoto that was taken away by Aizen Sosuke has been taken out by Ailin and returned to Rangiku Matsumoto.

Over the past year, Rangiku Matsumoto, who has regained the "Spirit King Fingernail", has made great progress in strength. Although he has not yet mastered Bankai, his strength is also among the top among the vice-captains.

After going through so much, Ichimaru Gin and Matsumoto Rangiku naturally walked together.

Usually Matsumoto Rangiku naturally went to work in the Tenth Division, and Ichimaru Gin opened a persimmon cake shop in Seireitei with the funding of Matsumoto Rangiku.

Ichimaru Gin is very satisfied with his current life.

He didn't have any big ambitions, he just wanted to protect Matsumoto Rangiku well.

However, in order to avoid exposing her relationship with Ichimaru Gin, Matsumoto Rangiku had always used alcohol to numb herself by making herself Ichimaru Gin's weakness and flaw.

Although she has now gotten what she wanted and is walking with Ichimaru Gin, the habit formed over decades has been deeply rooted in her bones and cannot be changed.

The profit from Ichimaru Gin's persimmon cake shop can only barely support Matsumoto Rangiku's consumption.

Decades ago, Matsumoto Rangiku would drink with Kira Izuru, Hisagi Shuhei, Kyoraku Shunsui, Madarame Ikkaku, Shotaba Tetsuzaemon and others. These people naturally would not let Matsumoto Rangiku, a woman, pay the bill.

Now, although the drinking buddies have not changed, how can Ichimaru Gin accept other men to pay for Matsumoto Rangiku?

It is precisely because of this that Ichimaru Gin's persimmon cakes have increased in price several times.

If it weren't for the frequent patronage of the members of the third squad, the fifth squad, and the tenth squad, I'm afraid it would have closed down long ago because of the high prices, right?

"You really haven't changed at all, Gin."

After finishing the persimmon cake in a few bites, Ailin waved to Ichimaru Gin.

"However, Gin, if you want to protect your beloved, a strong power is indispensable."

"You should know this best since you have experienced it once."

"It is less than half a year before the prophecy of Yhwach."

"I hope that by then, you can make up for your regrets in this battle."

"Let's go."

Ichimaru Gin narrowed his eyes and looked at the back of Aylin.

"Teacher Aylin, what did you see again?"

Indeed, although the current life makes Ichimaru Gin very satisfied.

But for Ichimaru Gin, the scene when Matsumoto Rangiku was attacked by Aizen Sosuke when he was young, and he was alone and powerless to hide in the jungle, has never passed.

He can die for Rangiku, but that night, he failed to stand up.

Even if he gave himself countless reasons later, he couldn't convince himself.

He used his soul to repair Rangiku's soul, lurked beside Aizen Sosuke, and tried to take back what Aizen Sosuke had taken from Rangiku...

All of this was Ichimaru Gin's atonement for not being able to stand out from the jungle that night.

In order to untie this knot, Ichimaru Gin must stand up and protect Rangiku when Matsumoto Rangiku is in crisis again. (End of this chapter)