Chapter 203 202: The Beginning of Everything

“I’ve made a list of the layout and what’s needed.”

"Excuse me, just arrange things according to what has been arranged here..."

"If there are no spare parts, please be sure to notify me in advance so that I can make an advance plan."

The members of the 10th Division with serious expressions seriously accepted the document book handed by the other party and replied respectfully at this moment.

"Thank you for your help, Vice Captain Hinamori!"

Facing such a solemn return gift, Hinamori Momo, who was the deputy captain of the fifth division at the time, showed a plain smile and just waved lightly at this moment.

"Ahaha... It's not a big deal. After all, the job of the fifth team is to help other teams. Work like this is actually within the scope of responsibility."

And indeed it is.

not to mention……

"This is also the philosophy that my captain Arima upholds. Without the corresponding professional level, the fifth team will have no use at all."

The captain is the soul of a squad.

Its heart, its soul, its ideas.

As time goes by, like the blood that penetrates the flesh, it will penetrate the entire squad until it is completely rendered into a unique 'color'.

At this moment, when this aspect was mentioned, it seemed more like he was talking about something to be proud of.

Hinamori Momo's little body straightened up, and her voice became a little louder.

"So if there are any difficult matters to deal with from now on, don't worry, just leave it to our fifth division!"

Such an appearance made the tenth division team members who received him blush a little - if it weren't for this action, he really wouldn't be able to see it.

This girl is quite impressive...although not as exaggerated as Vice Captain Rangiku.

But this guy still looked completely unconscious.

Wow, wow, wow, this is unreasonable even if you look at it, I feel like you are losing money if you don’t look at it!

"Really? That really helps a lot."

A voice came from outside the door, causing the two team members present to breathe a sigh of relief.

He turned around quickly and saluted respectfully.

"Hisugaya three seats!"

I saw one person already standing at the door, looking calmly into the house.

He has white hair, a thin body, and an abnormally short stature.

But because of these characteristics, the other party is quite popular among women.

Hitsugaya Toshiro's reputation has shown no signs of fading since he graduated from Mao Spiritual Arts Academy.

In a sense, it is close to the level of being the mascot of the 10th division...

Maybe it’s a mentality of looking at cats and dogs?

Whatever the reason, that's the way it is.

But in comparison, the attitude of the members of the 10th Division towards Hitsugaya was somewhat respectful.

After all, what stands out about this guy is a sense of contrast.

Although he maintains a child-like appearance, his work ability is completely impeccable.

Now that he can sit in the third seat, it is also because the other party's ability has been recognized by all members.

His face had the same calm expression as always, and his eyes wandered around his team members - Hitsugaya's brows were furrowed, and his tone also had an unusual sense of maturity.

"Oh, you guys have worked hard too. Leave the rest of the handover to me. Go back and rest early... You must be quite tired these days."

"Then, it's up to you!"

The two hurriedly left the reception room.

Watching the two people leaving, Hitsugaya Toshiro sighed vaguely.

"Let me tell you...Hinamori."

"Um?"

"You should pay more attention to your personal image."

"...???"

Hinamori Momo tilted her head in confusion.

Looking at the other party's expression of complete ignorance, Hitsugaya Toshiro felt his head begin to hurt...

Although they are all minor issues, it is better not to go into too much depth on topics that are too personal.

Let’s mention it in another way.

"Let me tell you! Is your captain too irresponsible? It's been a long time since you changed into the Death Domination outfit!"

Hinamori Momo, who is relatively simple in this regard, obviously failed to grasp the key point at this moment, and frowned slightly at this moment.

"Although I did order new clothes when I was transferred to the fifth division, it's not Captain Arima's fault, right? I just wanted to save money on this."

Hitsugaya almost squeezed out the needle lines between his eyebrows.

"Huh?! You haven't changed into regular clothes in decades?!"

Facing the loud shouts from the young girl, Hinamori Momo showed no intention of flinching.

Putting his hands on his waist, his tone was not at all downbeat.

"Yeah, what's the problem!"

"That's not the point of saving money! Don't you think it doesn't fit?!"

"My captain has never been changed! The team has to bear the cost of this, and I don't want to waste these resources. What's more, this is also an internal matter of the fifth team, and it has nothing to do with Xiaobai, right?"

Toshiro's expression almost became tense.

"You idiot! Don't call people such immature nicknames like this when you're out, bedwetting peach!"

If we say we were still complaining about each other.

After the representatives between the two sides intervened, the war situation began to heat up rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Hinamori Momo immediately started to warn with red temperature.

"Stupid Xiaobai! Still talking about these nonsense!"

So.

Why did a good conversation develop into this?

"You two have such a good relationship~"

The rather playful voice quickly cooled down the two people who were close to losing their minds.

I saw that Matsumoto Rangiku had leaned against the door without knowing when, and was looking at the two people in front of her with an expression of watching a good show.

"Ah, although I am here... but please don't care about me, and continue to quarrel."

"After all, a relationship like this of childhood sweethearts is rare."

"Ah, the air is full of the sour smell of youth~"

Hinamori Momo swallowed the rest of the words, twisted her hands in front of her, and glanced at the ground with a flushed face.

Hitsugaya simply turned his eyes away, as if to divert his firepower, and looked to the side with a "vicious" look.

"Matsumoto, you come and take over from the bed-wetting Momo! I'll go back first!"

"Wow, you're still shy. Wow! Hitsugaya Sansei, you're so youthful~"

Although his back was shaking with anger.

But Hitsugaya could only subconsciously speed up his pace and had no way to resist.

Yeah! Good, so embarrassed!

But even so, Matsumoto Rangiku did not "reduce the firepower".

She put her hands together and made a trumpet shape towards Toushirou's back, and shouted loudly.

"Besides~ I'm the vice-captain, vice-captain~ Remember to add the honorific title next time, Hitsugaya Sansei~"

Hitsugaya Toushirou.

A dignified retreat!

After the opponent's back completely disappeared, Matsumoto Rangiku smiled and turned his head.

"Sorry, that guy has been like this since he became the chief officer, Vice Captain Hinamori."

"No, no, Xiaobai didn't mean any harm, I just refuted it reflexively..."

"Oh~ So childhood sweethearts are such an interesting relationship."

"Ahaha... sorry to make you laugh."

Communications between women are naturally not so tit-for-tat.

Moreover, there is no conflict of interest between the two sides, and they are also seniors and juniors.

Matsumoto Rangiku flipped through the handover materials on the table very familiarly, and nodded from time to time.

"Yeah, yeah~ The things are very organized, and they can all be used directly."

The smile on Rangiku's face became more obvious, and at this moment, even her tone had an indescribable sense of relaxation.

"Speaking of which, it really helped a lot. After all, these things were arranged by the captain before~ Although I am a vice captain, I have never touched these things..."

The 10th Division is affiliated with the Patrol Guard.

In terms of the content of its division, its responsibilities can be said to be quite broad.

When needed, not only Soul Society, but also the real world is also under control.

From this perspective alone, such an arrangement is somewhat "abstract".

After all, from the perspective of responsibilities, the Soul Society has the Seventh Division (Inner Court Guard) to control and control.

In the real world, there is also a more professional Thirteenth Division (Purification Division) to control and clean up.

Based on the existence of the two, the Tenth Division is more of an emergency and reserve team arrangement and positioning.

"So our work here is actually not very professional~"

"But the patrol reference route plan given by Vice Captain Hinamori is really a big help... After all, I am too lazy to think."

"In addition, there is this "Standards for Personnel Allocation and Strength Division"..."

Awesome.

"This is something that even my captain can't think of."

Matsumoto Rangiku shrugged, and her expression was also smiling.

"As for me, I will definitely not think of these~"

Being praised, but the person involved did not mean to get carried away.

At that moment, he just pursed his lips and chuckled twice, clasped his hands together and fell in front of him, responding with a rather restrained attitude.

"You are too kind, this is also what Captain Arima said during the team training before. I just borrowed the captain's opinion... Captain Arima is more powerful."

"You really can't leave your captain in every sentence."

"This, this is because Captain Arima is really powerful, I often receive his guidance, so..."

"I understand, I understand~ Captain Arima is indeed the type of person who talks about everything. When he meets a serious character like Vice Captain Hinamori, he will definitely tell him everything he knows."

And in the final analysis, because of Ichimaru Gin, Matsumoto Rangiku and Arima Shizuya have a lot of contact.

The two are even drinking buddies.

Although there is no official contact, there is naturally a lot of hearsay.

What's more, the Ichimaru Gin in this timeline is still a junior taught by Arima Shizuya...

This is a topic that you can't avoid even if you want to avoid it!

Matsumoto Rangiku made a gesture of spreading her hands, and her tone was full of emotion and helplessness.

"With such a person as the captain, sometimes you will feel your own ignorance and weakness."

Said this sentence.

At this moment, Hinamori Momo had a look of "I know this".

"Yes! Captain Arima is really amazing! As long as you want to learn, he is willing to teach you anything."

So.

It will make people feel ashamed to some extent.

Is someone like me really qualified to be his deputy?

This thought has emerged many years ago, and with the passage of time, it has increased instead of decreased.

Now, just thinking of that person's back, Hinamori Momo's tone has become a little slow.

"I always feel that no matter how hard I chase, I can't catch up with the captain's pace..."

Matsumoto Rangiku gently said "oh", and "peeked" at the girl's expression, with a subtle smile on her face.

"So, do you like your captain?"

Hearing this, Hinamori Momo did not have any intense reaction.

She just pursed her lips and shook her head decisively.

Her attitude was very firm, as if she had already found the answer in her heart.

"No... Rather than saying I like him, it's better to say... I admire him."

I want to truly become that person's deputy and fulfill my obligations.

Rather than receiving favors unilaterally and constantly absorbing the nutrients given by the other party.

The girl's emotions are complicated, and it is also quite difficult to analyze them now - mixed with gratitude, admiration, and a little attachment.

It was so dense that it was inseparable, and there was no possibility of disassembly at this moment.

Matsumoto Rangiku made a thoughtful sound, tilted her head, and couldn't help laughing.

"So. Did you wear a few sizes smaller to attract the attention of Captain Arima?"

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

"...???"

... Huh?

Although the reaction was a little slow.

But it was definitely not unconscious.

Although it was a little late, after reacting, Hinamori Momo also put down her hands like a conditioned reflex and covered her chest directly.

"Ah!!! This, this, this..."

"Ahaha, your face is already red, it seems that it is not intentional. I know~ I just didn't think so much, right?"

But ah.

"Although as a spirit, everyone's growth and aging are different."

"But you have to pay attention to your body, otherwise it's easy to suffer in other aspects."

"Especially for a well-behaved type like Vice Captain Hinamori, um~ Actually, she is surprisingly popular in some groups."

Matsumoto Rangiku rubbed her chin, and her eyes were full of thought, and her eyes also swayed up and down for a while.

Her tone became subtle.

"By the way, it's really unexpected... She's not big, but she's surprisingly well-endowed."

"Is this what they call a person can't be judged by appearance? Wow, I've learned~"

"If this trend continues, there may be troubles in the future."

Hinamori Momo raised her eyes nervously and asked carefully.

"What, what's the matter?"

Matsumoto Rangiku bit her lips lightly, lowered her head, and leaned close to Hinamori Momo's ear.

She whispered softly.

"You may not be able to lie down to sleep in the future, after all, you will fall to the sides, and it will hurt when you are pulled~"

The topic is too hot and the content is very explicit.

"Ahhhhhh, this, this, this..."

If there is a pot lid on your head, you will be blown away by the rising steam.

Hinamori Momo already looks like her CPU is about to burn out.

In contrast, Matsumoto Rangiku seems to be completely unaffected by this.

And considering the other party's daily dress and style issues - it is not too much to say that he is a senior.

"Please, please, please... please don't talk about these things anymore!"

"Then change the topic, sorry."

Being able to control yourself, this is also the aftertaste of "adults"!

Matsumoto Rangiku switched back to a serious look at the fastest speed, shaking the booklet in her hand and saying with a frown.

"If the captain hadn't suddenly gone to the real world, I wouldn't have to worry about these messy things~"

Chatting about business, Hinamori Momo quickly switched back to her normal state.

Subconsciously covering the area in front of her, her tone became a little serious.

"Is Captain Shiba no longer in the Soul Society?"

"Well, he said that something happened in the real world that made him concerned, so he went out yesterday."

"But... shouldn't the real world be under the management of the 13th Division?"

"The 10th Division also has relevant obligations, so this situation sometimes happens. As for the reason, let me think about it..."

Her hands intertwined in front of her chest, holding up a piece, so that Hinamori Momo couldn't help but secretly glance at it.

——Can it really grow this big?

Matsumoto Rangiku raised her right hand and lightly touched the black mole on her lips. The expression on her face was either tangled or embarrassed.

Until finally, as if she thought of something, she said "ah".

"I remember! It is said that a team member in the real world was attacked. Maybe they encountered some powerful guys!"