Chapter 169: with translation of chapter title

Captain-General Araki, my Muramasa seems to have a small problem.

After failing to communicate with his Muramasa, Kuchiki Hibiki awkwardly glanced at Araki and the silent Ichimaru Gin beside him, then spoke softly.

But the problem isn't serious……

Actually, I still have one Bankai I haven't used.

Kuchiki Hibiki seemed to be trying to prove himself worthy of Araki's trust and his status as a son-in-law of the Kuchiki family, so he decided to release his Zanpakutō's Bankai in front of Araki and Ichimaru Gin, knowing that even his father-in-law, Kuchiki Ginrei, had never seen this Zanpakutō's Bankai.

In fact, the reason Kuchiki Hibiki was valued by the Kuchiki family and smoothly married into it is because he is a genuine genius; even while studying at the Spiritual Arts Academy, he had already mastered his Zanpakutō's Bankai, meaning that while he was still at the academy, his spiritual power had already reached the third level.

Bankai! No hook, punish Muramasa!

Kuchiki Hibiki said this and directly completed his Zanpakutō's Bankai.

At that moment, as Kuchiki Hibiki completed his Bankai, his Zanpakutō immediately changed form, just like Byakuya's Zanpakutō Senbonzakura, which disappears after Bankai; Hibiki's Zanpakutō was no exception, and Muramasa would similarly gradually 'disappear' after Bankai……

The instant Muramasa, in Hibiki's hand, transformed into nothingness, the space around Hibiki suddenly underwent a series of distortions, and a youth with dark-green short hair, thick eye shadow on his cheeks, clad in a white coat, exuding mystery from head to toe, appeared beside Hibiki.

Captain-General Araki, this is the materialization of my Zanpakutō Muramasa~

The moment that youth appeared, Hibiki immediately sought credit, respectfully introducing him to Araki standing before him. Yes, Hibiki's Bankai is precisely the materialization of his Zanpakutō Muramasa's spirit; that youth in the white coat is none other than Muramasa himself……

Muramasa looked at Araki with a bewildered face, muttering in his heart: 'No, what's going on? I was living comfortably inside my Zanpakutō, so why was I summoned out?'

Muramasa, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and greet Captain-General Araki!

Before Muramasa could regain his senses, Hibiki's voice immediately rang in his ears.

Case closed! Turns out you brat betrayed me……

You're so proud! You're amazing, you actually gave your own Zanpakutō to someone else as a greeting gift?!

Upon hearing Hibiki's words, Muramasa finally came to his senses.

Muramasa's brows knotted into a lump; he considered himself loyal to Kuchiki Hibiki, but who knew that before he could surrender and put up a fight, his great master Hibiki had already yielded, and now Muramasa only wanted to say to Hibiki: 'My lord, why is this?'

Captain-General Araki, it seems the officials of the Forty-Six Chamber are indeed right, as my father said! My Zanpakutō Muramasa truly doesn't listen; I think I should seal him. Captain-General Araki, actually, during my time at the Spiritual Arts Academy, my talent in Kidō was also not bad; if you don't mind, I would like to go to the Kidō Corps and serve as vice-captain of the Kidō Corps.

Seeing Muramasa continually ignore him, Hibiki instantly felt embarrassed, so he promptly dropped to one knee before Araki and decided to seal his sword.

Six!

At that moment, deep inside Muramasa's mind, there was only the number six.

Just because he reacted a bit slowly, his great master decided to seal him—hey everyone, take a good look, is this even human talk?

Even among the myriad spirits of Zanpakutō, there is none as exceptional as Hibiki, yet still the saying goes: who made Hibiki his master?!

O great Captain-General of the Gotei 13! Protector of Soul Society! Maintainer of the balance of the Three Worlds! The strongest Shinigami in Soul Society's history, Captain-General Araki, I am Muramasa, the spirit of Kuchiki Hibiki's Zanpakutō; please forgive my earlier rudeness, Captain-General Araki, for this is my first time seeing you, and I am at a loss for words to praise your glorious deeds.

Now Muramasa also had to react; he could feel that Hibiki's talk of sealing the sword was serious, and if he didn't quickly show something, he feared he would be sealed forever in Avici, never to see the light of day.

……

Upon hearing his Zanpakutō's words, Hibiki suddenly fell silent; it was the first time he realized his Zanpakutō could be so eloquent.

Thinking this, Hibiki even wanted to change his Zanpakutō's release command; from now on, instead of 'Whisper, Muramasa!', he would simply change it to 'Flatter, Muramasa!'

……

Since Muramasa and Hibiki are of one mind, Hibiki's thoughts are clear to Muramasa; at this moment, Muramasa is merely speechless, wondering why he should flatter, if not for this inept master of his?

So flattering won't do, not flattering won't do, flattering better than his master Hibiki is even worse! For a moment, Muramasa suddenly felt being a Zanpakutō was really hard; he might as well have been carefree when he was just a low-ranked sword, doing whatever he pleased all day……

Muramasa, since you've now been materialized by me, immediately unleash your great power before the Captain-General!

Hibiki lightly shook his head, pushing aside his random thoughts, then issued a command to Muramasa at his side.

Did you summon me just to have me commit suicide?

It would be better to seal me and toss me into Avici!

At least if thrown into Avici, I'd still be considered alive……

Upon hearing Hibiki's words, Muramasa widened his eyes, his gaze filled with disbelief and exasperation toward his master.

After a moment, Muramasa said to Hibiki: 'Sorry, great master! Captain-General Araki's spiritual pressure is too strong; my ability has no effect on him whatsoever.'

Muramasa's words were full of mockery toward Hibiki, as if saying, 'It's not that my demon sword Muramasa is weak; it's that your spiritual pressure, Hibiki, is too feeble to even scratch a defense……'

Muramasa, you've disappointed me greatly; it seems your power is nothing more than this……

Upon hearing Muramasa's words, Hibiki's eyes filled with undisguised disappointment toward Muramasa.

What? You're simply outrageous; didn't you hear what I just said? I said Captain-General Araki's spiritual pressure is too strong, too strong—do you understand? It means your spiritual pressure is too weak, so weak that you can't unleash my true power……

Muramasa's eyelid twitched slightly; after all, he was just thinking to himself.

Master Hibiki, if I forcibly break through the Captain-General's defenses, I'll die before even seeing his Zanpakutō……

Muramasa pondered for a long time, then added a sentence.

Is that all the resolve you have? You don't even have the will to sacrifice yourself for the Captain-General? I've truly misjudged you, Muramasa!

Upon hearing Muramasa's words, Hibiki shouted in anger.

You'll also suffer backlash……

Upon hearing that, Muramasa added another sentence.

Captain-General Araki, Muramasa truly can do nothing……

As soon as Hibiki heard he would suffer backlash, he immediately dropped to one knee, indicating that his Zanpakutō Muramasa, facing such a powerful being as Araki, was already powerless.

……

At this moment, Muramasa felt numb.

So do Zanpakutō have no rights? Zanpakutō are forged from Shinigami souls, and they have their own consciousness! Zanpakutō and Shinigami should be equal, not a master-servant relationship! Good grief, when will the spirits of Zanpakutō be able to stand up?!

I, Muramasa, will someday lead myriad Zanpakutō in rebellion against you filthy Shinigami!

Deep within Muramasa's heart, he roared.

Muramasa, your ideal is quite plentiful~

Just as Muramasa was thinking that, the next second, Araki looked at him with a faint smile.

"I've been reverse‑invaded?"

At that moment, Cun Zheng only felt a cold breath rise from his soles toward the Celestial Spirit Cover; his Zanpoto, a blade adept at reading and bewitching others' minds, was having its mind read in reverse by a Shinigami? Does any justice remain?

"I was just joking…"

"Leading the Zanpoto's blade spirits to launch a counter‑attack or anything, how could I dare?"

"If I really were to do that, without waiting for you to act! Lord Blade God and Lord Zhenminghu the monk, wouldn't you just tear me apart?"

Thinking that, Cun Zheng gave a rueful smile, then shattered into fragments, reverting to the Zanpoto's original shallow‑strike form and returning to Xiang He's waist.

At that moment Cun Zheng decided that whenever Huang Mu was present, even if Xiang He tried to seal him, he would never give Xiang He even a single response.

Huang Mu, the man praised by countless Shinigami as the strongest Shinigami in history, was truly terrifying…

"Apologies, Lord Captain Huang Mu, my Zanpoto is incompetent; I shall seal this useless Zanpoto right away…"

Xiang He saw his Zanpoto and, without waiting for him to speak, preemptively released the Bankai, instantly feeling embarrassed, and said angrily,

"Yin, you saw it too…"

But before Xiang He could say more, Huang Mu spoke first.

"Yes, Teacher Huang Mu, I saw everything~"

Yin, after hearing Huang Mu's words, smiled and nodded.

"What did you see?"

Xiang He's eyes showed confusion.

"The judges of Room 46 and the elder head of the Xiu Mu family only feared that Xiang He's Zanpoto was too powerful, and that in the Soul Society there was no one to balance it, so they asked me to seal the blade."

"However, since Xiang He's Zanpoto has no effect on me, that shows this cursed blade Cun Zheng is far from invincible. Therefore, sealing it is unnecessary. But Xiang He, listen carefully: if you betray your original purpose and misuse Cun Zheng's power for your own ends, I will show no mercy— even though you are my subordinate, the rule is the same. I hope you will act wisely…"

Huang Mu looked at Xiang He and said calmly.

"Lord Huang Mu, what do you mean?!"

Xiang He widened his eyes in shock; he hadn't expected Huang Mu's final decision to be like this, and he was utterly astonished.

"Xiang He, Lord Huang Mu has vouched for you with his own reputation; I hope you will continue to give your utmost for Captain Huang Mu and for the Royal Guard Thirteen~"

Yin stepped before Xiang He and translated.

"I, Xiu Mu Xiang He, hereby swear! I shall never betray Lord Huang Mu in this life! I will wield the blade in Lord Huang Mu's hand to eradicate all enemies inside and outside the Jingling Court!"

Xiu Mu Xiang He, after hearing Yin's words, suddenly had tears well up in his eyes and pledged to Huang Mu.

"Return now! Rest well…"

Huang Mu, hearing this, gave Xiang He a gentle nod.

"Understood."

Xiang He said, bowed respectfully to Huang Mu several times, then turned and left.

"This kid is good at everything except his brain, which isn't very sharp."

Huang Mu watched Xiang He depart and sighed.

Xiang He's talent is undeniably top‑tier, but his mental makeup falls short; it's not that his IQ is below average, it's that his IQ is merely ordinary—so ordinary that amid the centuries‑old, scheming Jingling Court, he is no different from a fool.

If, when Aizen awakened, it had been the cursed blade Cun Zheng rather than the illusory Mirror‑Flower Water‑Moon, Aizen would probably have started planning his victory cutscene after conquering the Jingling Court on the second day of his Zanpoto awakening. With Aizen's intellect, schemes of betrayal would never succeed; he wouldn't need Cun Zheng's power to outright kill people like Urahara Kizuke, even if he were merciful…

As for marrying into the Xiu Mu family, if Aizen's mind were in charge, the first year he'd be the golden son‑in‑law, the tenth year the family's greatest head, the only foreign head in Xiu Mu's history, and by the hundredth year—clearly this is my Xiu Mu family!

"But that's precisely why I'm controlled, isn't it?"

Yin looked at Huang Mu, muttering slanderously in his mind.

…

Huang Mu said nothing, merely stared silently at Yin for a moment.

Hmm, from now on his training for Yin will be doubled~

"Yin, you wouldn't believe it, but a master can hear others' thoughts~"

That day Yin truly couldn't understand why Teacher Huang Mu's training suddenly became far harsher than before.

After Huang Mu protected Xiu Mu Xiang He, although Room 46 and the noble factions expressed discontent and kept protesting, all protests proved futile.

Huang Mu is not Yuan Liu Zhai; he never regarded Room 46 as mere humans. Moreover, Huang Mu is stronger than Yuan Liu Zhai and acts with greater decisiveness and resolve.

From then on, the First Squad gained a special unit; its commander of the Jingling Court Inspection Team, possessing the cursed blade Cun Zheng, could be called the internal‑war phantom god—Xiu Mu Xiang He.

Time passed, and another forty years elapsed.

It has now been forty‑five years since Yin began training under Huang Mu; compared to his first days in the First Squad, his stature has grown a bit, from about 1.5 m to roughly 1.8 m.

This forced Huang Mu to be generous; children really do grow fast these days…

Meanwhile, the Mao Spiritual Arts Academy, overseen by Yuan Liu Zhai, sent news to Huang Mu, reporting that in recent years the academy has seen a sharp rise in students recruited from Soul Street, many of whom are prodigies destined to become captain‑rank Shinigami.

Huang Mu was quite familiar with these talents prized by Yuan Liu Zhai; one was named Ban Mu Yijiao, another Yan Saichuan Gongqin.

"The familiar names are becoming more and more…"

Huang Mu, upon hearing the names Yijiao and Gongqin, gave a faint smile.

As Huang Mu grew older, his sense of time grew increasingly vague; sometimes he would simply sigh at the tranquil years, and fifty or sixty would slip by, while his instruction of Yin was nearing its end.

It is rumored that the young head of the Xiu Mu family, Xiu Mu Bai Zai, has fallen deeply in love with a girl from Soul Street, perhaps a daughter of a great noble family in her past life; having endured countless hardships, a mere smile or frown has left this inexperienced young head of the Xiu Mu family utterly bewildered and infatuated.

This left the senior head of the Xiu Mu family, Xiu Mu Yin Ling, and the ailing old father, Xiu Mu Cang Chun, feeling helpless; even Xiu Mu Xiang He took leave from the First Squad and returned to the Xiu Mu family to counsel Bai Zai, but all efforts were in vain!

The Xiu Mu family.

"Grandfather, Father, Uncle, I am serious; I, Xiu Mu Bai Zai, will definitely marry Himei as my wife in this life!"

Xiu Mu Bai Zai stood alone, confronting the three current heads of the Xiu Mu family—Yin Ling, Cang Chun, and Xiang He—and showed not the slightest sign of yielding.

"There are so many high‑born ladies from great families in the Jingling Court, yet you look down on them! The Mao Spiritual Arts Academy also has plenty of talented, beautiful girls, and you still look down on them! And then you tell me you fell for a wandering girl from Soul Street who has no potential to become a Shinigami—Bai Zai, are you crazy? *cough cough cough*…"

Cang Chun, whose health was already poor, began coughing violently from Bai Zai's anger.

"Father, you don't understand me! Those noble daughters don't understand me, nor do the so‑called prodigies of the Spiritual Arts Academy; only Himei truly understands me!"

Bai Zai, upon reaching this point, seemed to think of Fei Zhen's kindness and instantly gave a gentle smile.

"Eh ya! This mixed‑up thing…"

To Yin Ling and the others, the scene was exactly like the foolish son of a landlord who had been duped by others,

"Bai Zai, you intend to marry a girl who is neither of noble birth nor a graduate of the Spiritual Arts Institute, a wandering double‑non‑noble of Wandering Soul Street; that doesn't conform to the Xiumu family rules, does it?"

At that moment, Xiang He seemed to recall something; he produced the Xiumu family regulations, trying to make Bai Zai give up and obediently follow the path his heir should take.

"I am willing, for Fei Zhen's sake, to break an exception! To break the Xiumu family rule!"

Xiumu Bai Zai, after hearing Xiang He's words, clenched his fists; after a long contemplation, he answered with unwavering resolve.

"This child is beyond saving…"

Xiang He, upon hearing that, gave up outright.

No one could have imagined that the current head of the Xiumu family would be a love‑brain on a horse! He even staged a domineering CEO‑falls‑in‑love‑with‑me scene in the Jingling Court, earning Xiumu Bai Zai the title of the oldest love‑brain tyrant CEO of the Three Realms.

If anyone later denounces the CEO novels written by Jing Yue Chunshui as pure fiction, Xiumu Xiang He will be the first to argue: you readers only see it in novels, but Xiumu Xiang He has witnessed it with his own eyes, after all the junior head of the Xiumu family is a living love‑brain!

"Bai Zai wanting to marry that Wandering Soul Street girl is fine!"

"But you must defeat me in a one‑on‑one duel!"

In the end, Xiumu Cang Chun made a concession; after all, Bai Zai is his only son, and in his current state he cannot father any more offspring…

Thus, Cang Chun decided that since he could not persuade Bai Zai with words, he would force him to comply by force; he would never allow his son, the next head of the Xiumu family, to act so recklessly!

"Father, you are not my opponent…"

Bai Zai, after hearing Cang Chun's words, slightly raised an eyebrow and replied calmly.

"You've really grown capable; don't think that because your father's body is weak, always lying on a sickbed, his strength has diminished that much…"

Cang Chun's expression changed after hearing Bai Zai; that little rabbit‑spawn of his was becoming increasingly lawless, now even unable to control his own father.

"Father, I do not mean to look down on you; I am merely speaking the truth…"

Bai Zai, after hearing Cang Chun, said helplessly.

"Words are useless! Let the battle begin!"

Cang Chun's anger flared; finally he pointed a finger at Bai Zai and was the first to draw his Soul‑Cutting Blade.

"Sigh…" Bai Zai let out a light sigh, also unsheathed his Soul‑Cutting Blade, and said, "Scatter! Thousand Cherry Blossoms!"

Indeed, Bai Zai did not hesitate; he immediately unleashed his Soul‑Cutting Blade, whose edge turned into a blade of cherry blossoms that swept toward Xiumu Cang Chun.

"Hmph…"

Cang Chun snorted coldly at the blade heading his way; he had no intention of unleashing his Soul‑Cutting Blade, relying solely on swordsmanship to block Bai Zai's blossom‑like blade.

"Bai Zai! Is this all you're capable of?"

Cang Chun was disappointed by Bai Zai's strength.

"…"

Bai Zai, hearing that, gave no reply; he continued to command the Thousand Cherry Blossoms, attacking Cang Chun, apparently knowing well how to defeat his own father.

"Broken Path No. 33: Azure Fire Fall!"

Cang Chun, seeing Bai Zai ignore him, felt a surge of anger and decided to use an unchanting Ghost Path to completely disperse Bai Zai's Thousand Cherry Blossoms.

"Broken Path No. 33: Azure Fire Fall!"

However, to Cang Chun's surprise, Bai Zai simultaneously released the same Ghost Path; when the two equally powerful Ghost Paths collided, the anti‑ghost mutual annihilation property activated, and both Ghost Paths turned into basic spirit particles that vanished into the heavens and earth.

"Interesting…"

Cang Chun's gaze at Bai Zai now contained a hint of admiration.

"Then let father see your achievements in the Ghost Path!" Cang Chun said, raising both hands again into the Ghost Path stance: "Broken Path No. 58: Tian Storm!"

"Broken Path No. 58: Tian Storm!"

This time, Cang Chun unleashed a Ghost Path of the 50th level, and Bai Zai, of course, was not lagging, releasing the identical Ghost Path; the two Ghost Paths once again completely canceled each other.

"Broken Path No. 63: Thunder Roar Cannon!"

"Broken Path No. 73: Twin Lotus Azure Fire Fall!"

"Broken Path No. 88: Flying Dragon Strike Thief Heaven‑Shaking Thunder Cannon!"

Thereafter, between Xiumu Cang Chun and Xiumu Bai Zai unfolded a super Ghost Path war, each crossing at least ten levels per round; the continual clash of spiritual pressure sent countless Xiumu family retainers into dread.

"Hoo, hoo, hoo…"

When Xiumu Cang Chun was about to employ a Ghost Path of the 90th level, Xiumu Bai Zai suddenly retracted the scattered Thousand Cherry Blossoms.

Indeed, during the recent Ghost Path battle, Bai Zai was distractedly manipulating the Thousand Cherry Blossoms to harass Cang Chun, while Cang Chun was likewise distracted defending against Bai Zai's blossoms.

At this moment Cang Chun's stamina seemed to have reached its limit; his body is inherently weak, and he was already feeling overmatched.

"Bai Zai, why did you withdraw your Thousand Cherry Blossoms?"

"Could it be that you intend to spare your father?"

Cang Chun, looking at Bai Zai who had retracted the blossoms, asked.

"Not at all…"

Bai Zai, after hearing Cang Chun, immediately shook his head.

"Father, if I am not mistaken, with your current condition you should no longer be able to achieve the Bankai of the Soul‑Cutting Blade, right?"

Bai Zai did not wait for Cang Chun to speak, but asked first.

"Indeed so, what is it?"

Cang Chun, hearing that, furrowed his brows, and a foreboding premonition rose in his heart.

"Then that's just great…"

"Father, I truly apologize; let the victory of this battle be taken first by your son, me."

Bai Zai watched Cang Chun speak calmly, and at the same time turned the Soul‑Cutting Blade he had been holding in his right hand around to point its back toward the ground beneath his feet.

Could it be…?

Cang Chun stared for a moment; he seemed to have realized what his eldest son was about to do.

Bankai! Thousand Cherry Blossoms·Solemn View!

As Bai Zai spoke, he loosened his grip on the sword hilt, letting the Soul-Cutting Sword fall to the ground. As Bai Zai's Soul-Cutting Sword touched the ground, an astonishing scene appeared: the ground beneath Bai Zai's feet rippled with waves, instantly engulfing his Soul-Cutting Sword.

Just as Yin Ling, Xiang He, and Cang Chun stared in shock, one after another huge Soul-Cutting Sword blades rose from the ground like towering stone pillars, arrayed on Bai Zai's two sides, and instantly transformed into a rain of cherry blossoms filling the sky.

If a thousand blades of Thousand Cherry Blossoms aren't enough to deal with Father, then let these blades keep increasing, increasing all the way up to a full hundred million pieces~

Bai Zai gazed at Cang Chun and spoke lightly.

This damned brat~

At this moment, Cang Chun suddenly laughed. This bastard of his, though a love‑brain, is not bad in strength! Everyone says Bai Zai is especially filial, but no one says Bai Zai is weak.

Ultimate Scene White Emperor Sword!

Bai Zai faced his father without any hesitation, directly offering his current ultimate secret technique—the final scene of a one‑strike victory!

As Bai Zai's wings unfolded behind him like those of a heavenly emperor, he waved the sword formed from Thousand Cherry Blossoms in his hand, slashing toward his father.

For my great father, I offer my utmost respect of this lifetime!

At the same time, Bai Zai did not forget to softly chant.

Filial! Too filial……

In the First Squad's captain's quarters, he was using the Divine Ability Thousand‑Mile Eye copied from the Eye Monk to watch the Xiu Mu family's father‑son showdown; Huang Mu couldn't help himself, repeatedly exclaiming in praise.

Bai Zai has unlocked a new achievement, unleashing a big move to slash his old father! Even Huang Mu, upon seeing it, would say: 'This Bai Zai is a talent, too filial!'

At this moment, Yuan Liuzhai, who was drinking tea in the Spiritual Arts Institute, said: 'Huang Mu, you also have the nerve to say that? Are you suffering from amnesia, or have you forgotten how you came to hold the position of commander‑in‑chief of the Guard Thirteen Squads beneath you?! I, for one, haven't forgotten!'

Boom!

Accompanied by a roar, under the simultaneous attacks of Xiang He and Yin Ling, Bai Zai's White Emperor Sword was still blocked; Bai Zai, a newly promoted captain who had only just stepped into the third‑tier spiritual prestige, was no match for Xiang He, a newly promoted second‑tier spiritual prestige, nor for Yin Ling, the longtime head of the Five Great Noble Families.

Bai Zai, you've won……

Nevertheless, Cang Chun still announced Bai Zai's victory.

At this moment, Cang Chun once again revealed his warm smile. Although Xiu Mu Cang Chun has stained the Xiu Mu family's reputation, fortunately his son, Xiu Mu Cang Chun, is not like him—he is a 'waste' who cannot even properly use his own Bankai.

Yes, among the Five Great Noble Families, especially among their direct lineages, being unable to properly use the Soul‑Cutting Sword's Bankai is tantamount to being a waste. Perhaps this is the sorrow of being born into high nobility: one receives great talent and bloodline, yet must bear the fate and burden of the great nobles and their families.

This child Bai Zai will surely surpass me in the future……

Yin Ling looked at Bai Zai and sighed helplessly.

Bai Zai, under a hundred years old, can freely use the eightieth‑level kido and can unleash a high‑level Bankai that many captains of the Guard Thirteen Squads cannot use; he has excellent looks and countless admirers, his noble birth is second only to the legendary royal family—too bad he's a love‑brain.

Thanks to grandfather, father, and uncle for making this possible!

Bai Zai, upon hearing this, finally showed a satisfied smile.

At this moment, Bai Zai only wanted to say to his beloved Fei Zhen: 'Fei Zhen, did you see that? I succeeded! As long as there is love, even the rules set down by the founder of the Xiu Mu family, a member of the great Five Dukes, I can break them for you to see!'

Then another five years passed……

Shi Wan Yin finally endured the fifty‑year training under Huang Mu's hands; after successfully completing his apprenticeship, he immediately sought out his long‑yearned‑for Captain Lan Ran~

Lan Ran saw Shi Wan Yin and merely said lightly: 'Shi Wan Yin! Go seize the captain's position of the Guard Thirteen Squads! If it's the current you, there will surely be no problem at all~'

And then……

Originally, over fifty years ago, the twin talents of Seireitei, Shi Wan Yin and Xiu Mu Bai Zai, eventually went their separate ways.

One was busy becoming a captain of the Guard Thirteen Squads.

The other was busy marrying his love‑partner of five years.

Shi Wan Yin laughed at Bai Zai for wasting his youth and being weak.

Bai Zai laughed at Shi Wan Yin for having no wife……

Shi Wan Yin: 'I'm not without a wife either; it's just that I'm not currently allowed to have one……'

This chapter is 8,000 characters; I'm still feverish, so I owe everyone a chapter and will make it up after I recover!