Restricted Death

Chapter 25 Captains

The day before the cultural festival, Xin was called to the principal's office.

"These are the lists of captains who will be coming tomorrow. You must arrange someone to receive them then." Quebu Xiaozong handed a document with the names on it to Xin.

When he took a closer look at the letter, he found that the names of the captains of the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 13th squads were written on it.

"There are quite a few people coming." He couldn't help but say, thinking that Zhiba Haiyan was really prestigious.

"With so many important people coming at once, nothing can go wrong." Xiaozong of Quebu instructed.

In addition to these captains, many Death God soldiers from Squad 13 will also come, so it will be very lively.

"Principal, why don't you just give me this important task? Wouldn't it be more appropriate for a teacher from the Spiritual Arts Academy to be in charge?"

Quebu Xiaozong said, "Teachers only need to be responsible for teaching. I think it would be beneficial for you students to do more of the other work."

Xin felt a little helpless. There were not many people in the student union to begin with, and tomorrow would be the busiest day. If some people had to be assigned to be responsible for the reception, there would be even less manpower.

He pondered for a moment and returned the document in his hand.

Quebu Xiaozong looked at him in confusion.

"It's not that I don't want to, it's just that the student union is short of staff. We need to ensure the normal development of the cultural festival tomorrow. All members of the student union have things to do and can't get away at all." Xin said.

Quebu Xiaozong frowned slightly.

Xin then added, "Principal, I don't think these captains really need anyone to greet them. They're just here to have fun. If we make it look like they're on an inspection mission, wouldn't that be a waste of time?"

Quebu Xiaozong couldn't help but say, "Boy, do you know who the captain of Team Thirteen is?"

Even as the principal of the Spiritual Arts Academy, he did not dare to show any disrespect when facing these captains.

Xin spread his hands and said, "Of course I understand. I think it's more appropriate to treat them as guests who came to visit and have fun during this campus festival rather than treating them as mascots. Maybe they just want to wander around on their own and don't want to be disturbed."

Xiaozong of Quebu's expression froze.

"Principal, what do you think?"

Principal Suzube thought carefully about what the letter said. In fact, if the student union was short of manpower, he could personally bring the leaders of the Spiritual Arts Academy to receive them, but the letter's words made him hesitate.

The captain's arrival tomorrow is to support the Spiritual Arts Academy's cultural festival and express support for the Spiritual Arts Academy's festival. Now most of the captains of the thirteenth team are from the Spiritual Arts Academy. For example, the captains of the eighth and thirteenth teams are older than him, the current principal, in terms of seniority.

The reason why he looked at it this way was because the status and position of these captains in Soul Society were too extraordinary.

Quebu Xiaozong re-examined the letter, his mind racing. Finally, he nodded and said, "You have some truth in what you say, but we at the Spiritual Arts Academy can't just ignore them without saying anything. Xin, you will go and greet them tomorrow. If the captains' wishes are truly as you say, that would be great. If not, you will be responsible for entertaining them."

Having said that, Xin could only nod in agreement.

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The next morning, at the main gate of the Spiritual Arts Academy.

The sky is as clear and blue as the sky, and the cherry blossoms are dancing like clouds.

There was a faint fragrance in the air. Xin stood here alone waiting, looking bored at the Grim Reapers who kept coming in from outside, and looking up at the sky from time to time.

Because Rukia had a show to prepare today, he didn't have any followers with him.

Finally, a group of figures suddenly appeared at the edge of the field of vision. White haori was the most eye-catching clothing in Soul Society, not to mention that there were several of them at once.

Xin immediately put away his casual attitude and when they approached, he immediately trotted forward.

"The Spiritual Arts Academy and the Student Union welcome the arrival of the captains."

The list, as given to him by Principal Suzube, consisted of Captain Unohana Retsu of Division 4, Captain Aizen Sosuke of Division 5, Captain Kuchiki Ginrin of Division 6, Captain Kyoraku Shunsui of Division 8, Captain Shiba Isshin of Division 10, and Captain Ukitake Jushiro of Division 13. Accompanying them were the Captains of Division 6 and their respective lieutenants.

I believe I have seen some of these people before, some have not, but I am familiar with them all.

"Nice to meet you again, Tachigawa-san." Aizen said with a smile.

Shiba Isshin asked, "Are you alone?"

As he spoke, his eyes were darting around.

These captains came specially, but in the end, only one person came to greet them, which was something he didn't expect.

Xin replied respectfully, "Principal Quebu said that today is the Spiritual Arts Academy's cultural festival. The captains are here for sightseeing, not leadership, so there's no need to make a big fuss. It might cause inconvenience and dampen the captains' spirits. Besides, the Spiritual Arts Academy is your alma mater, so you don't need a guide for a visit now."

Upon hearing this, Zhiba Isshin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly. Compared with the other captains, his qualifications were relatively shallow, so he also knew Quebe Xiaozong.

This is not something that Principal Suzube would do at all.

"That's true. I haven't been back to the Spiritual Arts Academy for a while."

The handsome young man with silver hair next to him smiled. He was the captain of the 13th Division, Ukitake Jushiro, and also the immediate superior of Shiba Kaien. He was one of the most senior captains in the 13th Division. Even the white-haired Kuchiki Ginling next to him called him senior.

Another person with the same seniority as him is the captain of the 8th Division, Kyoraku Shunsui. He is dressed very fancy, with a pink kimono over his white captain's haori, which looks like women's clothes. But compared to the handsome Ukitake, he looks much more mature, with slightly curly brown medium-length hair tied into a ponytail and a beard on his chin.

"This must be the president of the student union." He was looking at the letter, his tone was lazy and frivolous. He was not wearing a straw raincoat today.

"He has an extraordinary appearance."

"Thank you for the compliment, Captain Kyoraku," Shin responded.

Kyoraku Shunsui laughed teasingly and said, "I heard that several squadrons are vying for you."

Xin was surprised: "Is there such a thing?"

Rangiku Matsumoto, who was standing next to Isshin Shiba, couldn't help but roll her eyes when she saw him like this.

Meanwhile, Shiba Kaiyan, who was standing beside Ukitake, mercilessly pointed out the truth: "Captains, don't be fooled by this harmless boy's appearance. He has many plans, and he doesn't even care about the third seat."

As soon as these words were spoken, those who didn't know much about this couldn't help but look sideways.

Hu Che Yong Yin suddenly remembered something. No wonder when Xin asked him about the number of seats, he actually thought he knew nothing...

Xin was secretly groaning in his heart at this moment. He didn't expect Shiba Kaien to tell him this directly. Was it because she was resentful that he couldn't go to the Tenth Division?

"Vice-Captain Shiba has wronged me. How dare I look down on the third seat!"

"Really?" Shiba Isshin asked back, smiling on behalf of his nephew. "Rangiku and Haiyan both invited you, but it seems you never gave a firm answer."

Under the pressure of everyone's gaze, Xin suddenly felt a headache.

He was just trying to change the subject when he heard a voice as gentle as water.

"It seems that his ideal squad isn't the 10th or 13th Squad. If that's the case, why are you forcing him?"

Xin couldn't help but look up and saw a gentle and beautiful face.

　Two more chapters

　　
　
(End of this chapter)