Restricted Death

Chapter 38: Rukia Kuchiki

Renji's reaction was somewhat unexpected to Rukia.

Or rather, this was not what she wanted to see.

Renji put his hand on Rukia's shoulder and continued to say with a look of happiness for her, "If you go to the Kuchiki family, you will be a noble! As an adopted son there, you will enjoy endless wealth and glory! What kind of food do nobles eat? I can't even imagine it. Rukia, you are so enviable and jealous, hahahaha..."

"..."

He seemed not to notice that Rukia's expression was not right, or maybe he had noticed it a long time ago, but he knew in his heart what choice would be better for Rukia.

Both of them are orphans and never had a stable life in Rukongai. Things changed after they came to the Spiritual Art Academy. Now, what lies before Rukia is an opportunity to have a family!

He was indeed a little envious, and it was not fake.

In Renji's heart, Rukia is a very strong person, but at the same time she is a little inferior. This is very contradictory, which may be due to their background.

"Rukia, don't you... think this is a good thing?" Seeing that Rukia didn't react much, Renci restrained his smile and asked.

Rukia reached out and grabbed Renji's wrist, gently removing it.

"Ah, it's a good thing indeed. The president said so too..." she muttered softly.

"Rukia..."

Rukia showed a complicated smile on her face and said, "Thank you, Renci."

Thank him for what?
Suggesting that she become an adopted daughter of the Kuchiki family?

Rukia's sudden gratitude made Renji feel strangely uneasy, but he couldn't ask any further questions about this matter.

Had he overlooked something again?

What is Rukia thinking in her heart...

evening.

Rukia went to the student council office but didn't see Nobu. After asking Hisagi Shuhei, she went to the kendo classroom.

Application is required to use the classroom outside of class time, but students will have privileges.

Rukia pushed open the door of the classroom and saw an empty classroom with only a figure sitting cross-legged in the middle.

He was surrounded by a visible barrier of spirit particles, causing Rukia to see him as a bit blurry when she read the letter.

like a statue.

Where the letter was, everything seemed to be still except for the floating spirit particles.

The president is practicing...

Rukia closed the door gently, then stood quietly aside, staring at the letter silently.

She couldn't quite tell what the president was practicing, but she didn't dare disturb him because he looked so completely immersed in it.

The president works very hard on weekdays. Besides taking care of the student union work, he also practices.

Rukia was just watching quietly when suddenly a voice rang out.

"What are you doing here?"

The picture in her vision seemed to suddenly shatter. Xin, who was originally sitting there practicing concentrating, suddenly stood up for some reason.

Rukia was aware that she was not distracted, but the scene still created such a sense of confusion.

She was dazed for a moment, then quickly said, "I'm sorry, President, did I disturb you?"

Shin walked towards her with the Asado casually in his hand. Rukia felt that the president's spiritual pressure was still emanating from him. This was completely different from what she had felt just now, as if the scene she had seen before was an illusion.

Xin chuckled: "Yeah, you disturbed me."

Upon hearing this, Rukia quickly bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry, President! I..."

Xin felt a little helpless. After walking closer to her, he reached out and rubbed Rukia's head hard.

"You take a lot of things too seriously. I was just joking with you. Can you always joke with me?"

Rukia covered her messed up hair and looked at the letter with pursed lips.

"President...I have made my decision."

Xin raised his eyebrows and said, "Is it about the Kuchiki family?" "Hmm..."

Rukia nodded, her eyes flickering slightly as she slowly said, "I've decided... to accept."

Xin immediately chuckled: "That's good, but I didn't expect you to figure it out so quickly. In the future, you will be Kuchiki Rukia."

Rukia was not used to this kind of address and said awkwardly, "President, just call me Rukia."

She didn't expect the president to be so calm and casual about her decision. Not to mention reacting like Renji, Rukia thought the president would either be happy about it or say in a serious tone, "Just think it over carefully."

Rukia felt inexplicably lonely, yet also relieved.

I should be as frank as the president.

Rukia Kuchiki...

She clenched her hands tightly, feeling both melancholy and nervous.

Xin was actually a little surprised about Rukia's situation.

He remembered that after being adopted by the Kuchiki family, Rukia was originally arranged to graduate from the Spiritual Arts Academy and join Team 13, but the last time the Kuchiki family came, they said that Rukia could continue studying at the Spiritual Arts Academy.

Is this because something has affected me?

But it didn't have much of an impact. He swung the sword in his hand and said to Rukia, "I have some free time, so I'll come and guide you in your training."

Rukia was startled when she heard this, and then suddenly became surprised: "Is it okay, President?"

"Go to the next room and get a shallow one."

"Yes!"

Rukia immediately put aside all her chaotic thoughts and trotted to the knife storage room.

It is not easy to get guidance from the president. In all the time they have known each other, Rukia has only received guidance from Shin a few times.

Three days later.

The people from the Kuchiki family arrived as promised.

However, the leader this time was the old man from before, and Kuchiki Byakuya had not arrived yet.

"Ms. Rukia, I hope to receive your kind response."

In the student council office, Rukia stood nervously beside Nobu.

"I've thought about it." She clenched her hands and said.

"I am willing."

The old man smiled when he heard that, but there was no other surprise or astonishment on his face. It seemed that no one could refuse an invitation from the Kuchiki family.

He probably hadn't considered that Rukia might refuse, and giving her time was just to let her prepare.

"That's great, Miss Rukia. Please come with us back to the clan today. Master Byakuya and the head of the family are waiting for you. I will ask for a month's leave for you from school."

"A month? Is that so long?" Rukia was a little surprised. "Didn't you say I can continue to go to school here?"

"That's right. Becoming the Kuchiki family's adopted son requires a formal ceremony. This month is for you to adapt to life in the Kuchiki family. You don't have to worry about falling behind in your classes at the Spiritual Arts Academy. The family will arrange for a dedicated after-school teacher for you. Also, you won't be living in the Spiritual Arts Academy's building anymore. Someone will pick you up every day."

Rukia felt that things were too complicated. She thought that as a person born in Rukongai, she would definitely not fit in with such a noble family. She would probably have to learn a lot in this month.

She is very smart and can see a lot of things.

For example, the true attitude behind the smile of the old man in front of you.

"President..."

Xin gently patted Rukia's shoulder, signaling her to be at ease.

"Don't worry."

The old man just glanced at Xin's movements, his face expressionless.

　There are still today

　　
　
(End of this chapter)