Chapter 2: A Hundred-Year-Old Loli Named Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si

Eh! I didn't say that!

Huangmu, are you really planning to go to Tranquil Spirit Court with me, and join the Thirteen Court Guard Squads?!

The girl's name is Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si.

In personality, she's tsundere towards others, and flamboyant outwardly!

She looks like a loli, light and supple, easy to push over!

Her true age is completely unknown!

However, Huangmu was certain the loli before him was definitely legal, after all they'd known each other for decades—she'd been like this loli since decades ago!

As for age, Huangmu estimated she was at least over a hundred years old~

Yes, Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si is a legal loli over a hundred years old!

Moreover, she holds a high position, being one of the captains of the First Guard Court Thirteen Division in the Soul Society's Tranquil Spirit Court.

The First Guard Court Thirteen Division, in the name of protecting Tranquil Spirit Court, commits slaughter! With absolute strength's 'violent' means, it terrifies the entire Soul Society's 'largest and most vicious violent organization in history', and can be called a 'killer squad' where every member is a battle-ready killer!

As a member of the First Guard Court Thirteen Division, and moreover one of its captains, Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si naturally has an unrestrained personality, taking pleasure in slaughtering opponents as a battle-ready killer!

However, at this moment, the only word in Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's mind is 'excitement'.

Whether it's an illusion or not, Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si feels that the bland clear broth noodles in her bowl have become much tastier right now! Those thin, cicada-wing meat slices are now full of substance!

Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si gulped down all the noodles in her bowl, then asked Huangmu again: 'Are you really willing to go to Tranquil Spirit Court with me?!'

'Pretty much!'

Huangmu pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly and replied.

Yes, Huangmu really intends to go to Tranquil Spirit Court, but not to go together with Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si; he has his own reasons for going there……

In short, thinking about it now, over a hundred years have passed; it's time to see some people again.

'Great! When do you plan to set off? Or should we leave now?'

Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's eyes lit up hearing Huangmu's words, and she continued to ask.

'No, I'm preparing to set off in three days...'

'Before heading to Tranquil Spirit Court, I still have some things to do in Flowing Soul Street, and I also need to transfer ownership of my ramen shop. After all, it's a century-old shop; honestly, I'm a bit reluctant to let it go.'

Huangmu lightly shook his head after hearing Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's words, and replied.

'In three days?'

'Good! I'll be waiting for you in Tranquil Spirit Court in three days. Remember to come find me at the Sixth Division; I'll have a surprise for you~'

'Hmph! Don't overthink it—this isn't a privilege given because of our relationship! It's because, as captain of the Sixth Guard Court Division, I have the responsibility to recruit talent for the Soul Society~'

Hearing Huangmu say he still needs at least three days before heading to Tranquil Spirit Court, Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment. But quickly that disappointment vanished completely, and she extended an invitation to Huangmu.

Frankly, in Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's view, Huangmu's strength is more than enough to serve as a captain in Tranquil Spirit Court.

However, the Guard Court Thirteen Division's captain positions are currently fully staffed, so Huangmu can only temporarily serve as vice captain of the Sixth Division! Yes, the vice captain post in the Sixth Division has always been vacant, never filled—this is precisely the position Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si prepared specially for Huangmu, and also her surprise for him.

'A surprise?!'

'Heh, I also have a surprise for you.'

Huangmu gave a faint smile after hearing Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's words. Evidently, Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si misunderstood him……

It's true that Huangmu indeed intends to go to Tranquil Spirit Court, but he never said he'd go to the Sixth Division!

But explaining would be a hassle; given Huangmu's understanding of Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's personality, if she knew he wanted to join the Guard Court Thirteen Division but not the Sixth Division, she'd surely kick up a fuss.

So Huangmu didn't want to say more; he simply nodded at Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si and said, 'See you in Tranquil Spirit Court in three days!'

Huangmu hid his thoughts; he didn't say 'see you at the Sixth Division in three days.'

'Good! See you in Tranquil Spirit Court in three days.'

Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si obviously didn't see through Huangmu's little trick; she lightly nodded at him, then took out an eye patch from her bosom and put it on her head, covering her left eye.

Huangmu found Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's actions somewhat speechless; he several times wanted to say something to her, but ultimately held himself back.

Simply because Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si's left eye has no problem at all—after all, her eyes were healed by him personally when she had just arrived in Flowing Soul Street not long ago, being young and clueless and terribly clumsy; and that was also the origin of the karmic bond between him and Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si!

The reason Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si does this is nothing else……

It's just because Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si is a chuunibyou!

And it's the kind of chuunibyou so severe it's sick to the core; even Bian Que would sigh and turn away upon seeing her—a middle-aged chuunibyou girl!

As for Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si herself, she has no awareness of being chuunibyou; she always thinks wearing an eye patch makes her look 'handsome and cool, full of charm'! Even the members of the Sixth Guard Court Division, upon seeing it, would all feel envious to tears, then shout: 'Captain Zhai, you're totally awesome!'

'I'm leaving!'

Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si adjusted her eye patch, tidied her clothes, and headed straight for the ramen shop's door; before reaching it, she didn't forget to emphasize to Huangmu.

'Good! Wishing you all the best.'

Upon hearing that, Huangmu lightly nodded at Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si.

'Mm.'

After receiving Huangmu's blessing, Zhai Teng Bu Lao Bu Si then turned and left, walking straight out of the ramen shop's door.

'You go in!'

'I won't go in, you go in!'

'Cut the nonsense, last time it was you who went in!'

'Damn it! You deceived me first—if you won't go in, do you expect me to go in?!'

'If you weren't tempted by the "vice captain" position, how would you have come? Since you're here, quit the chatter and go in!'

Outside the shop door, the two Soul Reaper soldiers who had come from the Sixth Guard Court Division looking for their captain were still arguing, clearly not intending to enter the shop. As their voices grew louder, their anger also rose.

'Looks like you're planning to have a fair duel with me, Soul Reaper?'

'Bring it on! Do you think I'm afraid of you?'

As they spoke, both reached for the Soul-Cutting Sword at their waists, and a fair Soul Reaper showdown was about to erupt.

It must be said that, as the original Guard Court Thirteenth Division of the assassin group, its folk customs are still rather fierce, far more murderous than the later Guard Court Thirteen Squads.

You two 'idiot' and 'baldy', are you looking for me?!

However, just as the two Soul Reaper squad members were about to draw their swords, a hoarse voice laden with intense pressure slowly came from behind them.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but besides the hoarseness and pressure in that voice, the two Soul Reaper squad members also sensed a hint of loss. Hmm, this voice sounds like an old fan-shaped statistical chart.

Eh……

As the voice, tinged with a hint of resentment, sounded, the two Soul Reaper squad members who had been burning with fighting spirit immediately put down their Soul-Cutting Swords; as members of the Guard Court Sixth Division, they naturally knew who the voice belonged to.

To be precise, if these Guard Court Sixth Division squad members couldn't even remember their captain's voice, they'd really be done for~

Captain~

The two Sixth Division squad members, like a chameleon from a textbook, shifted from a wolf-like ferocious posture to that of a husky.

Pat pat~

In response, what greeted the two squad members was a pair of soles that blocked their view, covered in intricate floral patterns!

With two light sounds, the two Guard Court Sixth Division squad members were each kicked over by Saito Immortal Non-death with a single foot. This is Saito Immortal Non-death's grant to these two phoenix chick and crouching dragon~

Alright you two! Hurry back to the Sixth Division with me!

After venting, Saito Immortal Non-death was in high spirits, striding proudly toward the distant Tranquil Spirit Court.

And the two Sixth Division squad members who had been kicked over by Saito Immortal Non-death and happily received the same facial tattoo as Monkey D. Luffy, upon seeing their captain's stride that looked extremely 'pleased', first exchanged a glance, then pondered and said: 'Don't you think the captain's mood today looks pretty good?!'

It seems so……

You say the captain's mood suddenly improved—could it be related to that person in the ramen shop?!

Shh! Don't talk nonsense! That's our captain's personal business, none of our concern as lowly squad members! As long as the captain stays honest in the division, we should 'thank heaven, thank earth, thank the Spirit King's protection'……

That's also true……

In the eyes of the two squad members was their helplessness toward their captain who just wouldn't grow up.

Hey, you two, aren't you coming along?!

Just as the two Sixth Division squad members were chatting, Saito Immortal Non-death, who was striding ahead, suddenly turned around and shouted angrily at them.

Here! Here!

Captain, we're here!

Upon hearing that, the two Sixth Division squad members no longer dared to keep chatting on the ground about their captain's personal affairs; they immediately scrambled up from the floor and ran toward Saito Immortal Non-death.

At the same time, one of the two squad members softly said to Saito Immortal Non-death: 'By the way, I have something to tell you, Captain! You also know that lately you've been running to Flowing Soul Street too often, and this has already come to the Captain-Commander's attention! I heard from a brother in the First Division that the Captain-Commander is very angry about your behavior!'

Well then... I mean, couldn't you go to Flowing Soul Street less often lately? At least while the Captain-Commander is paying attention to our Sixth Division, could you stop wandering here and focus more on the division, so the Captain-Commander doesn't blame you?

One of the two Sixth Division squad members, risking being beaten by Saito Immortal Non-death, advised him.

Ah?! What are you saying? That old fool Jūzaisai, instead of properly being the Captain-Commander governing the Soul Society, why is he meddling in my personal affairs?! Is he that idle?

Doesn't he know that people who meddle not only like to lose hair, but will eventually not grow hair at all? This old geezer will surely go bald from this sooner or later!!

Saito Immortal Non-death flashed a hint of displeasure upon hearing his squad members' words.

Jūzaisai!!

Huh?! You said it, just like that!!

Captain, you can't say that nickname of the Captain-Commander!!

Fortunately, there's no one from other divisions around……

Captain, you absolutely must not say that nickname in front of the Captain-Commander; everyone knows the Captain-Commander has a temper, and saying that will surely get you punished.

Upon hearing Saito Immortal Non-death's words, the two Sixth Division squad members immediately panicked, looking left and right; after confirming there were no eyes from other divisions around, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Hmph~

Forget it, I actually have no intention of leaving the Tranquil Spirit Court for now!

Besides, before that guy comes to the Sixth Division to find me, I really need to straighten out the Sixth Division properly; otherwise, once he becomes the vice-captain of the Sixth Division, he'll mock me again……

After venting her grievances, Saito Immortal Non-death continued to mutter to herself. She seemed to already see Araki, in the not-so-distant future, serving as vice-captain of the Guard Court Sixth Division.

Eh? My dear captain, are you saying you already have someone in mind for the vice-captain of our Sixth Division? Could it be me?

Heh, the vice-captain is practically me! As for you! Tch~ I think I'll forget about it for this lifetime!

Upon hearing Saito Immortal Non-death's words, the two squad members immediately got excited, trying to extract favorable information from her mouth.

The exact person for our Sixth Division's vice-captain—you'll know in three days; until then, it's a secret~

After hearing the two squad members' words, Saito Immortal Non-death suddenly smiled, then vanished in a flash step on the street.

Captain, wait for us!

As for the two squad members behind Saito Immortal Non-death, seeing their captain's afterimage, they first changed expression, then immediately used flash step to disappear from the street where the wandering souls were.

Meanwhile, after Saito Immortal Non-death and the two Sixth Division squad members left one after another.

Sigh... that girl……

Araki sighed helplessly, then immediately closed the door of his ramen shop; after Saito Immortal Non-death's commotion, Araki also had no mood to continue business.

【112) Also… just as Araki previously said, he's spent enough time in Flowing Soul Street; it's time to 'leave the mountain'!

Also...... just as Huangmu said before, he's been in Wandering Soul Street long enough; it's time to 'leave the mountain'!

Thinking this, Araki closed the shop door, entered the back room rest area of his ramen shop; confirming with his strong perception that no one was around, he softly said in his mind: 'System panel, open!'

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(End of chapter)