Chapter 32

Yo! Captain Araki~ You finally came out of your captain's quarters, huh?!

Quebu Zhangjilang watched Araki walking beside Luqu Baoyunzhai with a beaming smile, forcibly suppressing his anger, he stretched his mouth into a smile and greeted Araki.

At this moment, Quebu kept giving himself a mental hint: 'Suppress the anger, definitely suppress the anger!'

Huh?!

Araki heard that, lifted his head, saw it was Quebu, and directly chose to ignore.

Captain Luqu, let's take a detour! There's some filthy, improperly dressed thing here; it might dirty your eyes!

After saying that, Araki grabbed Luqu Baoyunzhai's hand and headed down the road opposite from where Quebu came.

Don't ignore me, Araki!!

We are beloved close friends!!

Quebu was deeply stimulated inside by Araki's gaze that looked like he was looking at trash; he gritted his teeth and roared at Araki.

Binding Way #99 Forbidden!

Araki heard that, turned his head, glanced at Quebu, then backhanded and returned a Binding Way to Quebu.

Huh? You're using Binding Way #99 on me?! You're not joking, are you?

Quebu saw the light from Araki's fingertips, his face changed in shock; he seemed about to say something to Araki, but before he could speak, countless straps came from all directions, wrapping around Quebu……

Before Quebu could resist, the straps released by Binding Way #99, used to bind spiritual pressure, wrapped around his body; by the time Quebu noticed, he had already been pinned to the wall of the Eleventh Division barracks by Araki's Binding Way.

Alas, the invincible Quebu, who wields a rare Zanpakutō of Soul Society capable of manipulating weather for combat, has once again been pinned to the wall……

At this moment, bound by Araki's Binding Way, Quebu had only one thing to say in his heart: 'A hundred years ago, between us brothers were longer, shorter; at parting, we even called each other close brothers! A hundred years later, you became captain of the Eleventh Division, and since then the term 'brother' has never come from your thirty-seven-degree mouth! Moreover, when brothers ask for help, you just perfunctorily comply! When leaving, you even used Binding Way #99, meant to bind Great Hollows, on a stranger woman to bind a brother! Alas, brother's heart aches!'

Cough cough……

This way~

After doing all that, Araki led the dazed Luqu Baoyunzhai toward the Eleventh Division captain's quarters.

Nonsense, Luqu is captain of the Eighth Division; how could you, a mere vice-captain of the First Division, compare?!

Of course, Araki swears he absolutely does not treat Luqu differently because of his evil physique; he Araki has always been impartial!

Inside the Eleventh Division captain's quarters.

Araki and Luqu sat on either side of the long table and chairs, with freshly boiled tea placed on the table.

Then, Captain Luqu, I don't know what matter you came to see me about this time!!

Huangmu Wang looked at the pure, innocent Luqu Baiyunzhai before him, whose appearance and art style were completely different from those of the other first-generation squad captains, and spoke up asking.

Actually, I came to see you this time not for any big deal...

Upon hearing Huangmu Wang's words, Luqu Baiyunzhai's face showed a hint of bashful blush.

Um...

Huangmu Wang looked at the scene before him, his expression freezing for a moment.

The bashful Luqu Baiyunzhai before him was like a greenish apple tinged with a hint of ripe red, making people drool; even without tasting it, just looking at it made one feel great and feast their eyes!

For a moment, Huangmu Wang felt doubtful, wondering if the Luqu Baiyunzhai before him was truly the notorious villain on par with the other first-generation captains of the Guardian Thirteen Divisions.

At least, in Huangmu Wang's view, the Luqu before him seemed more like a bud about to bloom...

Well, to be precise, it's an overly bloomed pure high-school girl~

Actually, I came to visit you this time not for any big matter!

Seeing Luqu speak, he used honorifics rare in the Thirteenth Division, which made Huangmu Wang feel delighted and in high spirits.

But go ahead! As long as it's something I can do, I'll do my best...

Huangmu Wang smiled and promised Luqu.

After all, who wouldn't like a cute high-school girl with a lovely appearance, petite figure, and a destructive weapon like a nuclear weapon!

Especially the glasses perched on Luqu Baiyunzhai's nose bridge added a scholarly air, making Huangmu Wang's smile even richer.

Captain Huangmu Wang, you are indeed as easygoing as Saito said! Then I won't stand on ceremony...

Actually, I came here because Saito said that your lower part seems useless! My meaning is, since it's already useless to you, why not cut it off and lend it to me for a few days of research? Once I've successfully studied it, I'll return it to you...

Seeing Huangmu Wang so agreeable, Luqu Baiyunzhai told him the purpose of his visit.

Hehe, this is no trouble for me!

It's simple—I'll just cut off my lower part now and give it to you to study for a few days… NOT!

Upon hearing that, Huangmu Wang laughed outright, amused by Luqu Baiyunzhai's words.

Well, from now on, Huangmu Wang takes back all the praise he had just given Luqu Baiyunzhai...

As the saying goes, 'near vermilion one becomes red, near ink one becomes black.' In the first-generation Guardian Thirteen Divisions where everyone is a mental patient, a killer maniac, or a great villain, how could there possibly be someone who is dignified in appearance, sensible, and a normal person?

It was Huangmu Wang's oversight! Luqu Baiyunzhai, if he stayed silent it'd be fine, but the moment he spoke, it directly drove Huangmu Wang's goodwill down to rock bottom...

At this moment, Huangmu Wang had seen through Luqu's essence: in the Guardian Thirteen Divisions, he was the mute goddess countless squad members dreamed of, the mute bride they longed for!

Is that not okay?

I'm just borrowing it for a few days, not refusing to return it...

Once I finish studying it, study it thoroughly, I'll return it to you! Moreover, I've heard that your Zanpakuto's healing ability is unmatched in Soul Society! It can even achieve the miracle of limb regeneration, so a limb of this extent should be able to regenerate, right?!

Upon hearing that, Luqu Baiyunzhai, somewhat dazed and cute, tilted his head at Huangmu Wang.

You wouldn't listen—what did you just say? Is that even human speech?

Upon hearing that, Huangmu Wang's eye twitched.

But I've grown tired of the contents in the books; I really need actual objects to help!

Just as Huangmu Wang was feeling vexed, Luqu Baiyunzhai pulled out a small book with an incredibly fiery yellow cover.

Ah...

Huangmu Wang looked at the book Luqu had taken out and fell silent...

So after all that fuss...

From Kyoraku Shunsui to Zaraki Lilisa, the Eighth Division captain loves to see the origin of Liu Bei's writings—it's all because of you!

"Let's not talk about that first—do you need material assistance with this?"

"Let's chat first—who exactly told you that my 'treasure' is no longer needed?!"

Huangmu gazed at Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái and asked.

In fact, at this moment Huangmu already had a name in mind, but before heading out to subdue, he still intended to confirm with Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái, lest he accidentally kill an innocent!

"Hmm..."

"If I tell you, can you lend him to me for research?"

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái tried to bargain.

"As long as you tell me, I'll lend you one to complete your research..."

Upon hearing that, Huangmu said thus.

"Good! Then I'll tell you a person—you must keep it secret! After all, Saito Buroubusai won't let me speak to you about it; this is what she told me..."

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái heard this and, without hesitation, betrayed Saito Buroubusai.

"Hahaha, Saito Buroubusai, so it's you..."

Huangmu laughed outright upon hearing that; even before hearing the two characters 'Saito', he had guessed it was Saito Buroubusai, but since many in the Thirteenth Division bear the surname Saito, he wanted to confirm, because he, Huangmu, does not like to indiscriminately kill innocents.

"'Saito Buroubusai, what did she tell you?'"

After confirming the suspect, Huangmu continued to ask Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái.

"'Saito told me that your 'treasure' is like a lizard's tail, capable of regenerating after being severed! That's why I came to find you...'"

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái subconsciously answered Huangmu's question, but only after speaking halfway did she suddenly realize something.

Thus, Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái curiously looked at Huangmu and asked: "Huangmu, how did you know the person who told me this was Saito Buroubusai?!"

"'Nothing much, I just guessed~'"

Huangmu looked at the somewhat dazed and cute Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái, at a loss for words.

He couldn't tell whether Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái was purely a natural airhead, or merely appearing natural while actually being a crafty natural black!

"'In any case, you now know who told me this; you promised me, so you can't go back on your word~'"

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái said, and at some point a sharp naginata appeared in her hand...

Obviously, if Huangmu showed the slightest reluctance, Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái intended to personally cut it herself!

"'Since I've already promised you, I will certainly not go back on my word~'"

"'Although I promised to give you the thing, I never said I would give you mine~'"

As Huangmu spoke, he directly activated the ability of his Surgical Fruit.

"'ROOM!'"

As the ability unfolded, accompanied by a soft sound, Huangmu and Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái's figures vanished inside the Eleventh Division captain's chamber, replaced by two plain, unremarkable bricks...

At the same time...

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái and Huangmu had already arrived at the front gate of the Eleventh Division barracks.

"'Quebu, come out~'"

Huangmu said, waving his finger, and Quebu, who had been bound by Bakudo Number Ninety-Nine and confined to the wall, appeared before the two.

"'What's happening?'"

At this moment, Quebu still didn't know what awaited him next.

"'Seeing you unharmed, I'm so happy, Quebu!'"

"'Captain Lùqǔ, this is the Vice-Captain of the First Division, Quebu Changcilang, and also my half-brother, sharing the same father but different mothers!'"

"'Today, I'll take charge and give you his 'treasure'!'"

Upon this, Huangmu looked at the unharmed Quebu, turned toward Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái, and broke into a brilliant smile.

Huangmu decided to give Quebu, who was stuck in a bottleneck and unable to break through for a long time, a shocking push between life and death! If you want to embrace your most precious thing, then give him your all to break through!

Huangmu thought that the training by Unohana was still too gentle for Quebu, because Quebu knows that no matter how severe his injuries, Unohana will heal him!

But Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái is different! She really will deal a deadly blow~

"'Alright~'"

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái looked at Quebu Changcilang before her, his dazed cute face, and lightly nodded.

"'As for me, I still have some things to do!'"

Huangmu said, his figure flickering, and he rushed toward the Sixth Division of the Guard Court.

"'So then...'"

Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái watched Huangmu leave, aimed at Quebu Changcilang, and raised her naginata.

"'Captain Lùqǔ, what are you intending to do?!'"

Quebu Changcilang looked at the sword-drawing Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái, his forehead covered in sweat.

Although Quebu Changcilang still didn't know what was happening outside, seeing Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái draw her blade made him instantly feel uneasy!

"'Of course, I'm borrowing your treasure for a moment!'"

In response, Lùqǔ Báyúnzhái spoke these words with a face devoid of expression, words of utter cruelty.

"'Captain Lùqǔ, are you joking?'"

Upon hearing this, Quebu's face showed a hint of strange color.

This Huangmu, with his thick brows and big eyes, is discussing some 'not suitable for minors' strange matters with Captain Lùqǔ?!

That said, Quebu, who well knows that the captains of the Thirteen Guard Divisions are a bunch of people beyond ordinary measure, at the moment he sensed something amiss, slightly stepped back half a pace, ready to flee at any moment!

A few minutes later...

Araki, expressionless, arrived outside the Sixth Division barracks; after successfully locking onto Immortal Saito's spiritual pressure, he calmly drew his Soul-Cutting Sword from his waist.

On the other side……

Inhale, exhale! Inhale, exhale!

Captain Kagatori, that guy, actually had no joking intent; she was actually playing for real……

First Division barracks, Chief Que Jirō, who had escaped death, hid inside the barracks, gasping heavily!

Fortunately, under Unohana Retsu's guidance, he trained for a full two and a half months, having experienced multiple life-and-death situations; his other abilities didn't improve much, but his talent for escaping death grew considerably!

Just return to the First Division!

Captain Kagatori probably won't come charging in……

After Chief Que Jirō returned to the First Division barracks, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

After all, the First Division barracks are guarded by the venerable Genryūsai, whom he respects!

Even the heads of other divisions would not dare set foot here without Commander-General Yamamoto's order……

However, Chief Que Jirō seems to have, after experiencing the life-and-death speed with Captain Kagatori Bakuunsai, been stuck in a bottleneck with his flash step, but it seems to have loosened……

Indeed, a great breakthrough between life and death! These words are no lie!

Two chapters, seven thousand words! First, let's celebrate—this book has reached 100,000 words! Then, it's expected that within these two chapters, we'll kick off the Yuhaku Invasion arc~

By the way, I'm asking for votes~ Seeing as I've painstakingly written seven thousand characters, please give a vote! Every vote from you readers will speed up Yuhaku's arrival~

In short, I will earnestly strive to write well~ At the same time, thank you all for your support~

(End of chapter)