Chapter 48: with translation of chapter title

Crack~

At the moment Huamu heard the words of Soldier Main Division Yibingwei, he unconsciously prepared to release the Soul-Cutting Sword in his hand.

Hey hey hey! Huamu little bro, wait a moment, let me finish speaking, okay?! I'm sincerely asking you; we can just discuss things properly, definitely don't draw your sword! Look, to see you I didn't even bring my sword from the Soul King Palace! This shows my sincerity, right?!

Soldier Main Division Yibingwei saw Huamu's unconscious gesture of releasing, and as he kept stepping back, he lifted the haori he wore over his Death Garb that bore the insignia of 'Royal Special Duty', that is, the 'Zero Division emblem', proving he carried nothing that could be called a 'weapon', which sufficiently shows his sincerity in meeting Huamu.

I'm a little nervous.

At the moment Huamu heard Soldier Main Division Yibingwei's words, he immediately stopped the motion of releasing his Soul-Cutting Sword; he realized he was overly nervous facing this 'dead monk' who gave him immense pressure, to the point of exposing things that shouldn't be exposed, 'for example' his thorough knowledge of the Soul King's situation.

However, this is also unavoidable; after all, the pressure this 'dead monk' exerts on Huamu is stronger than that of the 'King of Quincy' Youhabah he fought a few days ago, and even stronger than his teacher, the 'Captain-Commander of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads' Shanben Yuanliuzhai Chongguo. Without a doubt, this dead monk is the strongest person Huamu has encountered since arriving in the Soul Society.

Don't be nervous! The situation of the 'Soul King' Majesty is, for the high echelons of the Soul Society, by no means a secret! Who knows how many records in the Soul Society document the Soul King's current state~

Haha, at least the forefathers of the five great noble families always want their descendants to know exactly what their five families once did to the Soul King Majesty, right?! So rest assured, I won't act against you just because you know something, because doing so would be foolish and meaningless.

Moreover, if I were to do something to you, that hot-tempered little brat would probably bring his Thirteen Court Guard Squads to rebel! Given that the Soul Society has just experienced Youhabah's invasion, if it were to also undergo an internal rebellion, then when the next great calamity comes, the Soul Society would face destruction. That's not what I want to see, nor naturally what the Soul King Majesty would want to see……

Soldier Main Division Yibingwei noticed Huamu's nervousness and spoke especially candidly.

Alright! Then what exactly do you want me to do?

After hearing that, Huamu gave Soldier Main Division Yibingwei a deep look, then smiled and asked.

Only after Soldier Main Division spoke frankly did Huamu lower his hand that was preparing to release his Complete Release; he thus determined that Soldier Main Division indeed had no malice toward him, at least for the time being……

If the other party truly had malice toward him, they should have ambushed him unexpectedly right after his battle with Youhabah, when his spiritual pressure and physical strength were both completely depleted!

At this moment, the preliminary probing between Soldier Main Division and Huamu can be considered concluded.

First of all, the question I just asked you wasn't casual; I'm genuinely curious about your ability—I want to know whether it could also be effective against the Soul King Majesty~

Soldier Main Division first voiced his first question.

Not sure, I haven't tried it.

Huamu replied quickly.

Haha, that's also right~

Soldier Main Division was taken aback, not expecting Huamu's answer to be so simple, and then burst out laughing again.

Secondly, as a member of the Zero Division, I extend a sincere invitation! I hope you can join us and become a 'Royal Special Duty' member, becoming one of the Zero Division that guards the Soul King Majesty!

Soldier Main Division continued to tell Huamu his second reason for seeking him out, intending to invite Huamu to join the Zero Division.

I have no interest in the Zero Division!

Upon hearing that, Huamu directly chose to refuse.

Huh?!

Soldier Main Division seemingly didn't expect Huamu's refusal to be so swift.

You really won't think about it again?! Won't you give it some thought? Once you become a member of the Zero Division you can enjoy an almost immortal life! Isn't that worth your heart moving?

Soldier Main Division listed the benefits of joining the Zero Division one by one for Huamu to hear.

Not going.

Huamu answered without hesitation, he didn't want to spend all day guarding that tiny plot of land in the Soul King Palace; in his view, staying in one place all day makes being alive hardly different from being dead.

Is that so?!

Upon hearing that, Soldier Main Division's big eyes flashed with great disappointment; unfortunately, Soldier Main Division is a coarse brute, and this attempt at being cute would only make Huamu feel disgusted, not the slightest bit of guilt or heartflutter.

Huamu, come to the Soul King Palace! After coming to the Soul King Palace, bro, I'll take you to partake in impart every day!

Just as Soldier Main Division was about to give up inviting Huamu, a rhythmically resonant voice suddenly sounded from behind the two.

Huh?

Huamu and Soldier Main Division turned their heads at the sound, seeing a man with dark skin and an explosive hairstyle approach them and speak to Huamu in an overly familiar manner.

You said bring me to partake in what?

Huamu's pupils constricted slightly as he looked at the newcomer; he stepped close to the man and asked sternly.

Partake in impart!

The man, looking at Huamu who had stepped forward, likewise repeated with a stern expression.

At this moment, the discussion between Huamu and the man seemed no longer about whether to partake in impart or not; it was more like discussing a holy war! A holy war that men understand! At this moment, Huamu was even more solemn and serious than when he faced Youhabah.

How often?

Huamu asked about the timing.

Every day!

The man, hearing that, raised his thumb with a smile and replied.

Deal!

In response, Huamu unhesitatingly swung his palm to slap the man's palm.

Actually, Huamu is a decent person; he doesn't care at all about whether to partake in impart or not—he just wants to contribute something to the Soul Society and to protect the Soul King Majesty!

Captain Huamu, where are you headed?

However, before Huamu and the man who wanted to take him to partake in impart every day could finish their man-to-man fist bump, a chilling killing intent came from the Eleventh Division's captain's quarters.

Sorry, I don't have that kind of worldly desire!

Upon hearing that, Huamu stopped the palm that was about to collide with the man who wanted to take him to partake in impart.

Really? That's truly a pity!

The man with dark skin, hearing that, helplessly sighed, his eyes showing a bit of disappointment.

By the way, the man with dark skin is named Er Mei Wang Yue; he is a member of the 'Royal Special Duty' Zero Division and also the forge of all Soul-Cutting Swords in the Soul Society! (Some extremely 'special' and 'ancient' Soul-Cutting Swords, such as the 'Yan Luo Mirror Canon' of the Gangyidai family and the 'Divine Sword: Eight Mirrors' of the Ise family, are not included.)

You know my situation~

Huamu said while pointing at the beautiful woman behind him who emanated a chilling aura.

In short, some things aren't good to say here; first come with us to the Soul King Palace! Then we'll explain the specifics clearly there……

Ermeiwu Wang Yue heard the words and showed an "I understand" look, then patted Huangmu's shoulder and spoke earnestly.

Since it's an invitation from the Zero Division's seniors, I, the humble one, would rather obey than stand on ceremony!

Lie, you don't need to wait for me to eat dinner tonight; I'm going with these two seniors from the Spirit King Palace to the Spirit King Palace to have a word before His Majesty the Spirit King.

Huangmu, arm in arm with Ermeiwu Wang Yue, walked out of the Eleventh Division's barracks.

Um, this and that, in short, just like this! Please lend us Captain Huangmu for a while; we'll return him soon.

After Huangmu and Ermeiwu Wang Yue departed, only a private from the Military Affairs Department remained standing in place, facing off against Maozhihua Lie, who emanated a dark and cold aura.

You just ran off like that? Are you messing with me?

Thinking that, the Military Affairs Department gave a slight bow to Maozhihua Lie and then vanished into the Eleventh Division's barracks.

Huangmu...

For a moment, only Lie remained standing in place, gazing in the direction Huangmu and the others had gone, his face filled with worry.

(End of chapter)