Chapter 191 190: The Birth of Xu Bai

I.

It should be a snake.

Ungrateful, cold-hearted.

Even if you are given a favor, you should not waver in your original intention.

As for what his purpose is... Ichimaru Gin once thought about this question, and now he has already found the answer.

Let Rangiku live a complete and peaceful life.

And he only needs to watch from a distance.

After all, the coldness of a snake cannot convey warmth, and no matter how close he is, he can't say any warm words.

His kindness does not need to be known by others, and his actions do not have any meaning.

As long as Rangiku can be safe... Ichimaru Gin can endure any humiliation and taste all the bitterness.

This is the favor that Ichimaru Gin owes to the other party, and it is also the deepest and most obscure feeling hidden in his heart.

It should be like this...

But everything changed that day.

A man named Arima Shizuya tore off all his disguises with his unique violent means.

And then, he used a nearly forced method to make him contact with Matsumoto Rangiku again.

It was really touching.

Originally, I thought I could endure the endless darkness and loneliness.

But this warmth was like honey. Just tasting it for a moment, I, like a worker ant, had already become addicted to this feeling.

If I could stay quietly beside Rangiku without sacrificing anything...

Ichimaru Gin felt that he should have no other thoughts.

But this thought was decisively rejected by Ichimaru Gin himself at this moment.

"Captain Arima!"

Careful tone, serious face.

At this moment, Ichimaru Gin had no playful expression like before. He stared at the other person with his eyes wide open.

"I know you are not on the same path as that man."

"I also know that you must be planning something else, and this will definitely bring you danger."

"Do you think... I will just turn a blind eye?"

They have been together for decades.

Let Ichimaru Gin follow the other person's back staggeringly until he can fully understand the other person's situation.

"You don't want to betray that man, but you also maintain the peace of the Soul Society."

"However. Standing in the gap is a very difficult thing! I understand... Captain Arima is not a wavering person."

"So even if you don't say your difficulties, I can understand them."

Am I pitying him?

Maybe it's true... After all, in the current Soul Society, perhaps only the man named Ichimaru Gin can clearly perceive the entanglement of this man.

Although I don't understand his purpose, let alone his thoughts.

But no matter what...

Is it too much for a person to want to shoulder such a responsibility?

——Although I want to say so.

But the words condensed in my throat, and in the end, they were all swallowed back.

After all, standing on my own position, I can't say such rude words now no matter what.

In the end,

The so-called respect is a kind of emotion from the heart, not forced, nor awkward.

It is a kind of emotion from the heart.

The grace of teaching and imparting knowledge.

The heartfelt communication.

At this moment, they are all the cornerstones of the inner words.

It was under such a pile that Ichimaru Gin slowly lowered his head.

His tone was so sincere that even at this moment, there was a trace of hoarseness.

"Please...please let me continue to follow you."

"..."

A short silence.

Then, there was a melodious sigh.

As if she didn't know how to respond, Arima Shizuka also lowered her eyes at this moment, with a sigh on her face.

Are you happy? Maybe a little.

But more of it filled her chest, making Arima Shizuka sigh silently.

The boy in the original book who was extremely patient.

At this point, he actually showed such a sincere expression to me.

I...

Unconsciously, I have affected the trajectory of others so profoundly?

It is hard to say whether it is good or bad, but no matter what, at this moment, in Arima Shizuya's heart, there is only gratitude.

"I appreciate your kindness, Gin."

The moment I heard the words, Ichimaru Gin couldn't help but tighten his expression for more than three minutes.

After all, just from the response, this starting gesture highlights a "wrongness".

"But I am not a child who needs someone to support me when walking. Use such naive ideas to speculate on my behavior..."

Arima Shizuya pondered for a moment.

"Isn't this too much of an underestimation of me?"

This is not a hardship that I cannot avoid.

It is the future that I actively approached and touched.

"I can see things farther than anyone today. In this regard, even Mr. Aizen is not as good as me."

Yes, this is the only fact that cannot be disputed.

Therefore,

"Don't worry about these unnecessary things, Gin. Although you may feel guilty... this is all you should enjoy."

Although the thought is very touching, no matter what, it is not the time to really show your cards.

Arima Shizuka also came around from behind the desk and patted Ichimaru Gin's shoulder with a smile.

"What's more, I have already drafted a transfer application. By now, it should be on the desk of the Captain of the 10th Division."

Ichimaru Gin's eyes couldn't help but widen when he heard this.

"Varied……?!"

The Gotei 13.

You just chose this most 'troublesome' place for me? !

It was definitely impossible not to get angry, but facing Arima Shizuya, the words of those above were still somewhat unspeakable.

In the end, all I could do was forcefully hold back the sentence "I won't go."

What responded to him was Arima Shizuya's chuckle.

"Come on, you brat~ The flesh on Rangiku's face is almost unbearable when you see it. Are you telling me that you're not happy?"

“Again, this is where you should be and it’s the best place for you.”

"Of course, don't forget about business while you're flirting with Rangiku."

Arima Shizuya grabbed the haori that was hanging on the back of the chair and draped it around his body.

Bearing the name of the Fifth Division.

His originally somewhat lazy temperament now has a distinct sense of seriousness.

"The captain of the 10th division will have problems soon, so both I and Aizen-sensei have the same opinion in this regard."

"Go and take the seat that should be yours, Silver."

"I believe in your strength."

But having said that, Arima Shizu also found that he hadn't taken a closer look at this guy for a long time.

The shoulders are much wider.

Compared with a few decades ago, although today's body shape has become thinner, it has also become quite reliable to a certain extent.

More or less, there is a little bit of expectation.

after all……

"You guys, if you put on Yuori, you will definitely be very handsome."

There is no utilitarian intention at all, it is just a simple emotion at this moment.

But Ichimaru Gin pursed his lips unconsciously.

Arima Shizuya seemed to realize that what he said was a bit too emotional, and couldn't help but slap the back of his head at this moment.

I couldn't help but laugh at this moment, haha.

"Well~ Even though he is wearing a death tyrant outfit now, he is already handsome enough."

It doesn't seem to work very well? But it's not a serious occasion after all, so I can skip it by being vague.

certainly.

While encouraging, it is also necessary to apply appropriate pressure.

Arima Shizuya quickly adjusted his mood.

Yu blinked at this moment and said with a chuckle.

"Although I think it's unlikely, you can't be inferior to the newly promoted 'genius' Toshiro, right?"

"..."

"After all, he is a guy who was trained by me myself. Don't embarrass me, Yin."

He won't be seduced by such a shallow provocation.

But just in terms of attracting attention, it is already fully effective.

Ichimaru Gin looked at Arima Shizuya's back in silence.

He stared at this figure that he once hated, but now yearned for, and even hoped to follow...

Yu said slowly at this moment.

"If it is your arrangement...I am willing to accept this responsibility."

"But, regarding the selection of vice-captain."

"I hope I will conduct this screening."

So what else can I do?

After all, he is a guy who was trained by himself.

Arima Shizu can be said to be fully aware of this guy's thoughts, habits and temper.

Being willing to make concessions at this moment is already an exaggerated 'compromise'.

Without looking back.

The captain of the fifth division raised his right hand high and waved it gently in a rather lazy manner.

"Well, that's up to you~"

In a place where Arima Shizuya can't see.

Ichimaru Gin put his hands on his sides and bowed deeply in the direction where his captain was leaving.

I can't thank you enough.

Then……

Will not live up to this expectation.

Since Arima Shizuya has not given up on his ambitions, he needs to be prepared accordingly at all times.

Because of this, for Ichimaru Gin at this moment.

The captain of the 10th Division...is bound to win!

…

Walking on the street.

Arima Shizuya rubbed his chin with a thoughtful expression.

It always feels like it’s just a blink of an eye, and time has passed in an instant, to a staggering degree.

But now if we calculate it carefully.

There is now less than fifty years left before the plot officially begins.

‘Not even half of it is left. ’

So.

Are there any events left today that are worth paying attention to and that you can participate in?

Arima Shizu also briefly sorted it out and found that the rest of the content was relatively straightforward, but quite important.

The first is the death of Shiba Haiyan.

This guy's accident directly caused Ukitake Jushiro to have no intention of setting up a deputy captain, and he has always looked depressed since then.

After all, this guy's physical weakness is a serious illness in the literal sense. If he causes other people to die because of his own shortcomings...

This guy will also be guilt-ridden to the point where he can’t help himself.

Should I intervene in this matter?

Arima Shizu also briefly weighed the pros and cons.

——Shiba Kaiyan directly led to the official decline of the Shiba family, as well as the changes in Rukia and Ukitake's moods.

Finally, the birth of Broken Blade No. 9.

It seems that these are all insignificant things?

Even if you try to intervene, it seems that it will not affect the main plot.

But compared to this matter, Arima Shizuka is now concerned about other aspects.

That is, the affairs related to Xubai.

Because this matter involves all aspects of Strawberry Brother, Arima Shizuka's attention to it can be said to be in-depth.

And in recent days...

It is also the stage where the plan is about to take shape.

Thinking of this, Arima Shizuka also accelerated his pace by three points.

His destination is not other directions.

But the location of the 9th Division's barracks.

Now it is under the jurisdiction of Tosen Kaname, and the atmosphere of the 9th Division is much more serious than when Rokuguruma Kensei was in power.

But this is not surprising, after all, Blind Brother is outstanding for being methodical.

Relying on his own privileges, plus the identity of the captain

After greeting some familiar soldiers, Arima Shizuka walked through them quickly and soon entered the heavily guarded area.

This is the prison team, and the degree of blockade in this area can be said to be second only to that of the Eighth Division.

This is the situation of "Do Not Disturb".

Of course, in order to ensure sufficient concealment and safety... Blind Brother also put a lot of effort in this regard.

He used a lot of means to verify his identity.

After passing through several secret doors, Arima Shizuka finally came to a dim basement.

The furnishings here are quite simple, but also sloppy.

The wires laid on the ground are like the roots of an old tree, making people feel like they have no place to go.

There are three-digit surveillance screens, and the blue fluorescent light flashes, making the whole room as hazy as the early morning.

And in it.

There are two figures sitting in it with Arima Shizuka on their backs.

The one on the left is Tosen Kaname.

Blind Brother's taste can be said to change every few months, and his hairstyle is now extremely abstract.

After noticing the person coming from behind, he only turned his head halfway and nodded slightly to greet him.

After all, it was encrypted, and only his own people could come in.

As for the other figure staring at the surveillance camera.

At this moment, he also turned his chair and stared in the direction of Arima Shizuya.

The thick plain glasses flickered, and a familiar smile emerged...

The magnetic voice of Aizen Sosuke sounded again.

"Shizuya-kun, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Aizen."

Both parties just nodded at this moment, skipping the tedious greeting stage.

Arima Shizuya quickly stepped forward, pulled over the chair next to him, and sat down.

There are many things I want to say.

And now if we make corresponding distributions according to the importance...

It should be the content related to Shiba Kaiyan.

"Teacher Aizen, that..."

"Shizuya-kun, Metastasia's related experiments are quite successful."

Aizen's smile has a special kind of magic, and at this moment it reveals a researcher's fanaticism.

"It does have the power to integrate the power of the god of death, and it has been expressed in all aspects... This guy can block the ability of Zanpakuto."

When he heard this, Arima Shizuya's heart already made a sound.

No, it can't be?

Before he could speak, the prison master had turned his chair around, like a noble sitting on the arena.

He pointed lightly to the display screen in the middle.

"Look, Metastasia's power."

"Cruel, cunning, and at the same time know how to use his own strengths..."

"The so-called vice-captain of the 13th Division is not his opponent at all."