Restricted Death

Chapter 117 I haven’t thought about it yet

The members of the 13th Division were on their way back to the squadron barracks.

Shiba Kaiyan seemed to be worried about something.

"What are you thinking about?" Ukitake suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Zhibo Haiyan smiled and said, "Nothing."

But after he finished speaking, he pondered for a moment and said, "I was wondering if what Xin did today would cause any trouble."

Ukitake comforted him, "Don't worry, it's okay."

The fact that Hokusai Tsukasa lost to Togakushi Riku in the duel already explains a lot.

Compared to others, the captain obviously values ​​Xin more.

"The captain can see Xin's excellence, and he must appreciate Xin more." Fuzhu said.

"I hope so." Zhibo Haiyan said, "This guy Xin has done some truly terrifying things."

Ukitake smiled upon hearing this, "Yeah... but it certainly surprised many people that he was able to defeat Vice Captain Ichimaru, considering he's only graduated for less than a year."

Zhibo Haiyan chuckled: "This is genius. Genius is always unexpected."

Ukitake looked at his vice-captain with a gentle expression and said, "Isn't it the same for you?"

"Me?" Zhibo Haiyan raised an eyebrow slightly. "It depends on who I'm compared to. Compared to the two people on the stage today, I'm nothing."

Ukitake just smiled and said nothing.

He thought that after today, the captain-general might waver in his choice of the captain for the third squad.

Originally, Gin Ichimaru had basically been chosen.

Ukitake looked at Shiba Kaiyan beside him and sighed for no reason.

"Haiyan."

"Ok?"

"Is it a bit unfair for you to stay with me?"

Zhibo Haiyan laughed: "Captain, what are you talking about? I'm waiting for you to step down and give me the captaincy."

Ukitake just smiled helplessly. The 13th Division can be said to be the most important division in the entire 13th Division.

The function of the Shinigami itself is to maintain the stability of the three realms, and the 13th Division is responsible for stationing in reality, clearing out the hollows, and guiding the entirety. This is an extremely important job. It can be said that apart from protecting Soul Society, the rest of the divisions are serving the 13th Division.

The captain-general cannot hand over such a squad to anyone casually. If he wants to resign, the captain-general will probably be the first to disagree.

Originally, because of his lung disease, there might have been some possibility, but now his lung disease has been cured. Unless he dies, he will be the only one who can hold this position.

The same goes for the Eighth Division.

Kyoraku Shunsui also holds the authority to enter and exit the Great Spirit Book Corridor.

As students of the captain-general, the two of them also hold the most important responsibilities within the Gotei 13.

In Ukitake's opinion, Shiba Kaiyan's talent is definitely not inferior to anyone else's.

At least not worse than Ichimaru Gin.

As the captain of the Seagulls, Fuzhu sees this very clearly.

However, he may have to continue to sit in the position of vice-captain for a long time.

It’s not that the vice-captain position is bad, but Ukitake feels that with Shiba Kaiyan’s talent, his future shouldn’t stop at the vice-captain position.

But who can blame Team 13 for already having Captain Shiba?

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Several people who were injured by Xin at the exchange meeting were gathered in the same medical room.

The four people are Omaeda Kichiyo, Ichimaru Gin, Saito Hisaya, and Ayasegawa Mitsuhiko.

Originally, a few people were chatting casually, but when they saw the letter coming in, they all fell silent.

Xin had a warm smile on his face and took the initiative to greet them: "Hey, how are you all?"

He didn't feel embarrassed at all, as if these people's injuries had nothing to do with him.

Ayasegawa bowed and said quietly, "Thanks to you, it's not very good."

He originally thought he could escape after seeing that Xin was not cruel to everyone, after all, the two of them had some friendship, but he did not expect that his sword would pierce the soul knots in his hands.

Xin laughed heartily. "Don't say that. What happens in the ring should be left in the ring. It was originally just a sparring match. Friendship comes first. Am I right, Vice Captain Ichimaru?"

Ichimaru Gin smiled and said, "Nobu-kun is quite open-minded, but it's not you who is staying here now."

Xin first gestured to several members of the Fourth Division to leave, then said to Ichimaru Gin with a smile: "Vice-Captain Ichimaru, don't be so stingy. I've heard that you are going to be the captain."

"It's just a rumor down there," Ichimaru Gin said. "Nobu-kun, you're stronger than me. If we want to be the captain, wouldn't you be more suitable than me?"

Xin shook his head and said, "That's hard to say. The outcome between us is just a sparring match. If it really comes to a life-and-death fight, I'm not necessarily a match for Vice Captain Ichimaru. Besides, I haven't learned Bankai yet and have only been a Shinigami for a short time. I'm inferior to you in every aspect."

Gin Ichimaru didn't believe his nonsense. He did not use his full strength during the sparring, but even if he used his full strength, could he break Shin's defense?
He had no confidence in this.

Ichimaru Gin asked with a smile: "I wonder what Nobu-kun is doing here. Are you here to show off?"

"I was the one who injured you all, so naturally I have to be responsible for you."

As Xin said this, he pulled out the Asado from his waist, walked up to Gin Ichimaru, and put the knife directly on the other's neck.

After a moment, Gin Ichimaru looked down at his hands with a little surprise.

Just like that, it's back to normal...

Although he was a genius, his attainments in the Dao of Rebirth were very ordinary, and he did not understand the principles behind Xin's treatment.

But the members of the Fourth Division just told them that their treatment might take some time.

It only takes a few seconds to get to the letter?
Xin then treated Gongqin, Omaeda and Saito in turn.

"It's incredible." Ichimaru Gin said, "It seems that Nobu-kun's strength is not only reflected in his own strength."

"Is this the power of Zanpakuto?" Gongqin couldn't help but ask. As a member of the 11th Division, it was common for him to be injured in battle. He was even often injured during sparring with Madarame Ikkaku and the captain. So he had been to the 4th Division many times, but this was the first time he had experienced such quick treatment like Shin's.

Omaeda Kichiyo and Saito Hisaya couldn't help but look at each other.

The letter said, "You have all recovered and can leave today. Please forgive me for any delay."

Omaeda walked over at this time, patted Xin's back in a very familiar manner and said with a smile: "Tachikawa, right? We have only met before, but today we are officially acquainted. If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me."

He also saw that Xin was quite capable and wanted to make friends with him.

Besides, there are only so many people in the senior management of Team 13. They will have to meet each other frequently in the long run, so it will never be wrong to have a good relationship with them.

On the other hand, Saito Hisaya was silent for a while and just nodded to the letter.

Before leaving, Gongqin said to Xin: "Come visit our 11th Division sometime. We would love to have you there."

"Wait until I feel like picking a fight."

Gin Ichimaru was the last to leave. He didn't say anything more, but just looked at the letter for a long time with a complicated look.

It was soon evening in the office of the vice-captain of the Fourth Squad.

Tohru Yuin was finishing up some documents, but she was always absent-minded during the process. This had been the case since the afternoon when Xin told her that he would come to see her later, and it had made her uneasy until now.

She didn't know when the letter would arrive, and her eyes kept glancing towards the door. The sudden knock on the door made her heart skip a beat, and she quickly sat up straight.

"Enter."

However, it was Iemura who walked in, holding a document in his hand.

"Vice-Captain, this is the situation of a newly injured patient today. He was injured while fighting a Hollow in the real world."

When Kotetsu Yuin saw that it was Iemura who came in, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but he felt a sense of relief or loss in his heart that he couldn't tell.

She took the document, looked at it carefully, and asked, "Didn't you go straight to the letter?"

"He's not in the office."

After Nobu joined the Fourth Division, there were basically no seriously injured or seriously ill patients in the comprehensive treatment team.

Of course, Xin belongs to the first aid team after all, and he will only help when there are people who are difficult to treat.

"I see...I'll give it to him later."

"Excuse me."

Yi Jiangcun just came to deliver a document and quickly turned around and left.

Tohru Yuyin sat back in his original seat, but was lost in thought as he looked at the document in his hand.

She didn't know how much time had passed until it was completely dark outside. The sudden sound of a door opening woke her up. Hu Cheyuyin turned around and found that Xin had walked in at some point, stood behind the door and closed it.

Her eyes trembled slightly, and she stood up subconsciously.

"Why... did you come in without knocking?"

"Then do you want me to go out and knock on the door again?" Xin asked with a slight smile on his face.

"You... are becoming more and more unruly in front of me." Hu Cheyongyin couldn't help but say something. His words were a reprimand, but his voice was getting lower and lower.

Because Xinzheng was walking towards her.

"Why do we have so many unnecessary rules between me and Sister Yongyin?"

Xin stopped less than a meter away from her. Hu Cheyuyin felt her heartbeat become more intense again, and she glanced to the side.

"But you should at least know your limits... Don't you call me sister?"

“But there are many kinds of sisters.”

"..."

Tohru Yuune pursed her lips and said nothing. She suddenly picked up the document on the table and handed it to Xin.

"This is what the Five Seats of Ie Village want to give you."

He glanced at the letter casually and put it away.

Hu Che Yong Yin took a deep breath, trying to make himself look calmer, and looked at Xin and asked, "Xin, is there anything else?"

Xin tilted his head, "Sister Yongyin, have you forgotten what I told you not long ago?"

Hu Che Yong Yin hesitated there for a long time before uttering a word.

"……Um."

"Eh?"

"I mean... I haven't forgotten... Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

The smile on Xin's lips deepened, and he suddenly moved closer, shocking Hu Che Yongyin so much that he took half a step back.

There is a big difference in height between the two of them. Xin's head only reaches Hu Che Yong Yin's chin. Hu Che Yong Yin always has to lower his head when speaking.

But even so, at this moment, Tohru Yuugin seemed much weaker in momentum between the two of them.

Tohru Yuin's personality is not as strong as her height, and because of her height, she always feels a little inferior.

"Sister Yongyin, I just said that there are many kinds of sisters."

"..."

Hu Cheyongyin tightened her lips. She didn't dare to look directly into Xin's eyes, but she could feel the heat in those clear eyes, which made her feel uncomfortable all over. It seemed like there was a fire in the other's eyes, as if it was going to burn her.

Her fingers unconsciously curled up in the corner of her clothes, her knuckles turned blue and white, and her throat felt like it was blocked by a ball of warm cotton. She wanted to continue retreating, but found that her heels were already against the invisible wall.

"Xin...what do you want to say?"

Although Tohru Yuin was aware of the implication of the other party's words, she still asked such a question. She had never had such an experience before. She was very panicked and instinctively wanted to resist.

But this resistance did not come from dislike for the letter. On the contrary, she was full of good feelings towards the letter.

Just, just...

This feeling is hard to describe, and I can't figure it out even if I think about it in my mind.

Xin is excellent, excellent in every aspect, Xin calls her sister, Xin is her junior...

Believe him, does he really have such feelings for you?

And do I deserve to be treated with such affection?
What Tohru Yuin could hear most clearly was his own rapid breathing, like the flapping wings of a butterfly trapped in a glass cover.

"I want to ask, Sister Yongyin, can you please not just treat me as a younger brother?"

"..."

Is this what he wants?

Yongyin was thinking in a daze that she had been imagining what kind of requests Xin would make during this period of time.

Excessive, not excessive, ordinary, and things that she is too embarrassed to talk about...

But this short but tactful sentence from Xin made her feel all the sincerity contained in it.

Why didn't he speak more clearly?
Is it because you are afraid of being rejected?

Is he also nervous and worried about this?

Yongyin felt his earlobe getting hot again, and the heat climbed up his cheek along his carotid artery. His senses became inexplicably clearer at this moment. He could hear his own breathing and heartbeat, taste the nervous molecules suspended in the air, and even see his own shrunken, shaking silhouette reflected in the other person's iris.

"I……"

Hu Cheyongyin suddenly felt her hand being held. She subconsciously struggled and then let the other person hold her hand.

But Xin became a little too aggressive and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly.

Tohru Yuune suddenly woke up, but after hesitating for a moment, she did not break free from Xin's arms.

"letter……"

"Ok?"

"I...I haven't thought about it yet..."

Xin held her hands tighter.

But at this moment, the door suddenly opened, and a figure rushed in, accompanied by a crisp shout.

"sister!"

(End of this chapter)