Chapter 214 213: From Dust to Dust, From Ashes to Ashes

Regarding Arima Shizuya's situation.

Let's put aside the riots that occurred afterwards, as well as the concerns from all sides.

After all, after causing the corresponding riots, even the old man Yama came out in person, which completely eased the situation.

——Let's not talk about how he was injured, the most important thing now is to recuperate and recover.

It was also for this reason that Arima Shizuya finally escaped from the siege and returned to his own territory.

But it seems that the trouble is not over yet.

The rounds of visits and visits have made people exhausted.

During the half-month process, the Fifth Division almost became a gathering place for high-level people in another sense.

There is no doubt that receiving captain-level figures every day is also a big burden for the Fifth Division.

But everyone has no tendency to complain... This makes Arima Shizuya very relieved.

This trend continued for a while, and just when the parties thought it might come to an end...

"Conflicts" appeared again within the team.

Listening to the statements of the soldiers in front of him, Arima Shizuka also shrank in his chair, revealing a fox-like expression.

"Uh... what you said is a little complicated, so I will simply sort it out."

"If there is not enough, you can make another supplement."

Raising his hand, gently pressing his temple. Arima Shizuka also said thoughtfully.

"So, according to what you said... the general affairs in the future will be handed over to you to share?"

From the vice-captain to the last officer.

The backbone of the fifth division is all here.

"That's right!" XN

Arima Shizuka also tilted his head in confusion.

"If this is the arrangement, I don't have to do anything?"

"Yes!" XN

The captain of the fifth division showed a puzzled expression.

"Then it would be more convenient for me to resign directly?"

"Absolutely not!" XN

Hinamori Momo stepped forward, her expression more resolute and decisive than ever before.

"This is the conclusion I came to after discussing with other officers!"

"Captain Arima's current physical condition is too bad. If you continue to force yourself, it will not only be bad for your health, but will bring more burdens."

"For this reason, we think that Captain Arima should no longer be involved in unnecessary political affairs, and should focus on self-cultivation."

The person concerned was naturally moved by such concern.

But this makes the problem more obvious.

Arima Shizuka also raised her hand and pointed to her cheek with a smile.

"Since I can't do anything, what am I doing in this position?"

Although the Soul Society does pay attention to traditions and has strict and unusual rules and regulations.

But these things have nothing to do with the Gotei 13.

It was originally a violent organization created to maintain order and facilitate the swordsman - naturally the capable ones are on top.

Even the Sixth Division, which has been passed down from generation to generation, also needs to have a corresponding strength foundation to achieve the purpose of winning the support of the people.

With a helpless smile on her face, Arima Shizuka also said self-deprecatingly.

"I am not even your opponent now, Hinamori."

Although it sounds a bit outrageous, after all, both sides are at the level of fourth-class spiritual power, so it is not too exaggerated...

But facing the teasing of her own captain, Hinamori Momo did not feel any embarrassment this time.

She just shook her head firmly and expressed her position.

"The whole team of the fifth division has reached a consensus. If it is not Captain Arima who leads us, then this division will lose its soul."

"If Captain Arima is gone..."

After choking for a moment, Hinamori Momo's tone softened uncontrollably.

"We, we really don't know what to do..."

"So, so..."

"Even if we beg you..."

This girl's emotions can be said to be quite complicated-she has the pressure of not being able to take good care of Arima Shizuya, and she also has the responsibility of not being able to perform her duties as the vice-captain.

Although it is not strictly her fault.

But this guy is used to being stubborn, and the other people who come to visit from time to time during this period will also bring her more pressure...

At this point, the already sentimental Hinamori Momo has begun to shed pearls.

"Don't say such irresponsible words..."

At this point, the other members of the fifth team also showed this kind of expression on the verge of collapse.

Wow wow wow.

With such a growth, even Arima Shizuka couldn't say anything to refuse.

"I know, I know... Don't be like this, I promise you."

Arima Shizuka couldn't help but show a very emotional expression on her face.

Should I say I'm not moved?

Then I'm not so hard-hearted.

It can even be said that it's the opposite - after confirming the other party's mood and thoughts, Arima Shizuka at this moment is more, or a subtle relief.

After all, it's different from other captains' training and care for their own teams.

Arima Shizuka has indeed put a lot of thought into maintaining the relationship between each other and teaching the younger generation.

So this is also another sense of "bearing fruit"?

Hinamori Momo wiped her face with emotion. The re-energized vice-captain of the fifth squad was full of energy and revealed all the plans for the future.

"Huh? Do you want to renovate the office?"

"Install various emergency devices here to serve as a backup medical cabin for temporary emergencies?"

"No, no, no, this is too exaggerated, and changes to the team building require permission, no..."

"Huh?! Team 1 has already agreed?"

"The Fourth Division also agreed to the dispatch plan, and the request to station the team members here for a long time?"

Use your mobility elsewhere! ! !

The noisy time passed in an instant, and after it came to an end, it was soon time for Arima Shizuya to be alone...

——But that’s what he said.

Whether one can actually be 'alone' is naturally a question mark.

Seeing Tosen Kaname pushing in with a fruit basket outside the door, Arima Shizuo couldn't help but show a helpless expression.

"At least knock on the door..."

Blind Brother gave up half of his body and replied without raising his head while waiting for others to enter.

"I've been here several times in the past few days, do you still care about this?"

Ichimaru Gin followed closely behind, with a relaxed expression and he raised a bag of oden in his hand.

"It's getting a lot colder. Do you want something to eat?"

Aizen Sosuke was at the end, looking as peaceful and calm as ever, but his tone was slightly more relaxed and smiling at this moment.

"Jingya-kun is so popular, which saves me a lot of trouble."

Wouldn't it be much more convenient to be able to come and visit at will without looking through the mirror?

Arima Shizuya covered his mouth and coughed twice. He originally wanted to stand up, but Ichimaru Gin was already in front of him.

The warm bag opened a corner, and the thin man looked down at Shizuya Arima with a rather teasing tone.

"Would you like some eggs, Captain Aima?"

You didn't even give anyone a chance to stand up. Those who didn't know better thought you were bullying others.

Shaking his head with a dumb smile, Arima Shizuya said softly.

"Let's bring two more radishes. We need to add some fiber..."

The pleasantries were just too much and we quickly got to the point.

Dong Xian wanted to stand by the window sill with his hands folded in front of his chest, with a slightly serious expression on his face.

"Has your health gotten better?"

Arima Shizuya took a sip of the oden soup, savored the kombu fish flavored soup for a while, and smacked his lips.

"More or less...well, just a few."

The treatment plan given by Uozhihua Retsu is indeed effective, but after all, it only treats the symptoms and not the root cause.

Ichimaru Gin, who was nearby, suddenly interrupted.

"Is it possible to go to the present world and retrieve the clone that fell into the hands of those people so that it can be restored?"

This theory does hold true.

After all, if you want to make up for the lack of soul, there is usually only one way.

That's getting back the other parts that were lost.

——If you want a more specific description, there is even an example here.

The Arrancar Ichiblade in the original novel is Keyatei Stark.

This guy split his soul when he evolved and became Stark and Lilynite.

And if you want to return to the sword and liberate your own power, you also need to call Lilinite back to achieve this goal.

Arima Shizu is in a similar situation at this moment.

right.

Just similar.

Use chopsticks to add a thin layer of yellow mustard, smear it on the delicious radish, and put it into your mouth.

Arima Shizuya said vaguely.

"It should have been fine before, but now...it's a little late."

Because Arima Shizuya’s missing soul is no longer in the body called ‘Hollow’.

But now, it has been completely transferred into Masaki Kurosaki's body.

So, at the same time.

…

"So...say...ah! I don't understand what you're talking about at all!"

"What do you mean what's left now is just the residue? Isn't this the Xu we rescued!"

"Didn't you say before that Arima Jing can still be rescued?!"

"Now are you saying you can't do it?"

"You still say these depressing words now, you guy... That's why I look down on you!"

"At times like this, you have to use your momentum, your momentum!"

The grumpy Hiyori opened her eyes wide, gritted her teeth, raised her leg, and kicked Urahara Kisuke in the crotch.

Boom! ! !

"You guy! After all these years, you are still stuffing iron pieces into your body!"

Holding her calf which was already smoking, Hiyori wailed and rolled on the ground.

Boss Urahara chuckled unmoved, as if he was amused by this guy.

But soon... Urahara Kisuke's expression changed back to that sad look.

Obviously, he was also confused and confused about the current situation.

At this moment, he immediately turned around and stared at the other people beside him.

"I think I have explained it very clearly... Gentlemen, do you have any other questions?"

It is located in an underground space specially opened by Urahara Kisuke.

It has the characteristics of isolation and reconnaissance, as well as concealment. Up to now, it has also been the place where the Masked Legion conducts special training and meets with Urahara Kisuke.

But at this moment.

Everyone in the Masked Legion is here.

But at this moment, everyone was looking at each other, obviously confused about the current situation.

In the end, it was Hirako Mako who was the leader who spoke first.

It's just that the former captain of the fifth division now also has a confused and unusual expression.

He raised his hand and pressed the bridge of his nose.

It's like trying to push back the rising blood pressure.

He spoke slowly, word by word.

"Although I think I can understand it, I feel the need to repeat it just in case..."

Boss Urahara nodded readily and responded sincerely.

"No problem, rather this is the most correct solution."

Information exchange is an important part of understanding each other. If some parts are missing, the two parties cannot reach a consensus.

This will make subsequent communication more difficult.

Hirako Mako's face looked a little ugly. At this moment, he raised his hand and pointed to the side.

"First of all, the first question is, is this guy... just an empty shell now?"

The 'this guy' in his mouth was the Yaksha clone crawling on the ground not far away, no longer making any sound.

Like a swimming dragon that has fallen into the shallows, the clone trapped in the land of Sumeru exudes an indescribable aura of death at this moment.

Urahara Kisuke did not answer in a hurry, but sighed vaguely.

He lowered the brim of his hat and said solemnly.

"As for this question... I think you should already have the answer, right?"

Both were members of the Gotei 13.

What's more, he is the former captain who has had many contacts with Arima Shizuya and fully knows the shape of his soul.

Even Urahara Kisuke could sense something that Hirako Mako had no reason to know at all.

But at this moment, facing the other party's rhetorical question, Pingzi just fell into silence - it was hard to tell whether he didn't understand it at this moment, or was simply avoiding the problem.

It must have been quite a while.

He turned back his gaze somewhat dullly and said in a low voice.

"But...why did the soul disappear out of thin air?"

It's as if it's for emphasis, and it's also as if it's to convince myself.

"We obviously brought Arima Shizuya back that day, and he was in good condition. Why...why did it suddenly become like this?"

"If you are wondering about this, I'm sorry...my situation is the same as yours."

He raised his gaze and looked in the direction where Hirako Mako was looking.

Urahara Kisuke's expression is equally subtle...

His personality is quite eclectic, and he also doesn't like to show off his strength.

Therefore, he will not respond with a positive attitude towards unknown things, but will use the most conservative way to contact the 'other party'.

"Although I think it's incredible."

"But that's the fact... Although you have been working hard."

"But in fact, you should all understand what is happening now, right?"

Simple example.

What happens after death?

"The residual body, limbs, blood, etc. will gradually be decomposed into spiritual children as time goes by, and then return to the earth."

It does not participate in the cycle of this world, and this phenomenon is within the normal scope.

And what everyone is facing now is exactly this result.

"Although I use spiritual power to maintain the shape of this broken body, it is only a drop in the bucket. I believe you should have discovered it..."

"Now this remains of a broken body that no longer has a soul."

"There are irreversible... signs of spiritual transformation, right?"

Bit by bit.

Like fireflies.

Spots of light as crisp as stars were slowly peeling off the remains of the clone.

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.