I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

After stepping down as captain of the Sixth Division, Kuchiki Ginrin devoted all her energy to her grandson, Kuchiki Byakuya.

Whenever he has free time, he supervises Byakuya's practice.

Kuchiki Byakuya's talent also exceeded Kuchiki Ginrin's expectations.

In just five short years, the fourteen-year-old Byakuya has already acquired power comparable to that of an ordinary Shinigami.

However, perhaps because Kuchiki Ginrin placed too much emphasis on training Kuchiki Byakuya's strength, Kuchiki Byakuya's personality became very unruly, far removed from the "aristocratic demeanor" of the Kuchiki family.

This is also a headache for Kuchiki Ginryu.

Suddenly, the rotten wood silver bell looked up.

"Byakuya, you have a guest."

"guest?"

Kuchiki Byakuya, who was practicing his sword, was still wondering when he felt his head being grabbed and his face being hit by someone.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

"Byakuya, it's been so long, have you missed me?"

In just three seconds, Byakuya Kuchiki's expression changed from bewilderment, confusion, and exasperation to rage.

"You guy!"

Kuchiki Byakuya's eyelids twitched, and he slashed at Yoruichi with the wooden sword in his hand without any mercy.

However, how could Byakuya, who was only a teenager, possibly have killed Yoruichi?

Byakuya Kuchiki's attack not only failed to work, but Yoruichi also managed to untie the red ribbon that tied his hair.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Seeing Yoruichi waving the red rope in her hand, Byakuya Kuchiki was instantly enraged.

"Stay right there and don't move, you cat demon!"

"Now, let me show you my Instant Step."

"I'll show you that my Shunpo has long surpassed yours, Yoruichi Shihouin!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Byakuya Kuchiki's words, Yoruichi couldn't help but burst into laughter.

So cute!

"Byakuya, you can't even catch up with me, yet you dare to say your Shunpo is superior to mine?"

"hateful!"

The veins on Kuchiki Byakuya's forehead bulged with rage at Yoruichi's provocation, and he brandished his Asauchi as if he wanted to tear Yoruichi to pieces.

"Alright, Captain Yoruichi, Byakuya is still a child. Don't you feel any guilt for teasing him like this?"

Just as Byakuya Kuchiki was in a fit of impotent rage, a voice rang in everyone's ears.

Then, Byakuya felt a lightness in his body, and in the next instant, he appeared beside his grandfather.

An extra hand appeared on his shoulder.

Looking up, a handsome young man appeared in Byakuya's eyes.

Her long hair on the left side was bound behind her head by two star-binding sashes, and she wore a deep red lace veil around her neck. Over her black Shinigami uniform, she wore a white haori representing the captain of the Gotei 13.

This person is Erin, the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family and the current captain of the Sixth Division!

"Uncle."

"Mmm, good boy, Big White."

The word "uncle" made Erin's eyes crinkle with laughter, and he reached out and patted Byakuya's head a few times.

Byakuya was so cute when he was a child.

No wonder Yoruichi often teases him.

In particular, Erin often imagined Kuchiki Byakuya growing up with a slouch, and the sight of him rubbing Byakuya and seeing the shame and indignation on his face made him even more excited.

"Father-in-law."

After nodding and greeting Kuchiki Ginrin, Erin turned her gaze to Yoruichi.

After Erin became the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family, the relationship between the Shihouin family and the Kuchiki family became much closer.

In Kuchiki Ginrin's view, Yoruichi Shihouin's willingness to let go of Erin showed that the Shihouin family had no designs on the Kuchiki family.

At least, not during the time when Yoruichi Shihouin was the head of the family.

Therefore, Kuchiki Ginrin also responded to Shihouin Yoruichi's closeness.

Over the years, Yoruichi Shihouin frequently visited the Kuchiki family, teasing Byakuya Kuchiki, but also inadvertently taught Byakuya a more advanced Shunpo technique.

Overall, the Kuchiki and Shihouin families of this generation are in an unprecedented "honeymoon period".

"Lord Ye Yi, is there something you need from me this time?"

As the captain of the Sixth Division, Erin usually stays at the Sixth Division during the day.

I only rushed back to the Kuchiki family from the Sixth Division today because I suddenly received a message from Yoruichi.

Chapter 44 Secret

"Yes, there are some things that require Captain Erin's assistance."

Although Erin married Haruko Kuchiki and became the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family, his demonstrated strength led both the captains of other divisions and the members of the Sixth Division to acknowledge that Erin possessed the ability to become a captain.

Therefore, everyone refers to Erin as "Captain Erin" rather than "Captain Kuchiki".

This means that the captain of the Sixth Division, as recognized by everyone, is Erin as a person, not as a member of the Kuchiki family.

This is completely different from the situation at the Kuchiki Echo River in Erin's memory.

Erin remembered that the reason why Kuchiki Kyouga betrayed the team in his memory was because before joining the Sixth Division, he did not show great strength in front of the Sixth Division members. His impression on everyone was more of "the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family".

Therefore, he gradually showed his strength, made more contributions, and was promoted to vice captain. Everyone also got used to his identity as the "son-in-law of the Kuchiki family".

This caused Kuchiki Hibiki, who had a strong sense of self-respect, to feel suppressed.

When he was framed by nobles who secretly coveted the Kuchiki family, Kuchiki Kyouga finally snapped, broke out of prison and killed the nobles who had framed him. In the end, his personality changed drastically, and he killed a large number of Shinigami, becoming a traitor in Soul Society. Finally, he was sealed away by Kuchiki Ginrin and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"Ah, this mission is a bit troublesome, so I would like to ask Captain Erin to help me complete it."

Hearing Yoruichi Shihouin and Erin start discussing work, Ginryu Kuchiki pulled Byakuya Kuchiki away from the backyard so as not to disturb their conversation.

"Oh?"

Erin raised an eyebrow.

What kind of mission could possibly be causing Yoruichi Shihouin trouble?

"Lord Yoruichi, could you please tell me what kind of mission it is?"

"Yes, that's true. Let me tell you about it first."

Ye nodded, crossed her arms, and leaned against the cherry blossom tree.

"More than nine hundred years ago, besides the Soul Society, there was another force in this world that killed Hollows that entered the human world from Hueco Mundo to hunt them, thus protecting humanity."

"The name of that power is 'The Empire of Light'."

"Warriors in the Empire of Light are called 'Quinness'."

"Due to differing ideologies, more than nine hundred years ago, the first generation of the Gotei 13, led by Captain-Commander Yamamoto, engaged in a great battle with the Empire of Light, ultimately succeeding in annihilating the Quincy of the Empire of Light."

Erin nodded; he was aware of this history.

Furthermore, he may know more than Yoruichi Shihouin does.

He even knew that before the final battle with the Gotei 13, Yhwach, the leader of the Quincy of the Empire of Light, had negotiated with Ichibei Hyosube, the guardian of the Soul King's palace, and was ultimately sealed by Hyosube using the Soul King's right hand to suppress the power of his eyes.

"For nearly a thousand years, the Soul Society has been searching for the remnants of the Quincy of the Empire of Light, wanting to exterminate the Quincy lineage."

"Not long ago, the Eighth Division's intelligence unit collected information on the hiding places of the remaining Quincy in the human world. Captain-Commander Yamamoto personally ordered the Second Division and the Thirteenth Division to go to the human world to exterminate the remaining Quincy."

"and many more……"

Upon hearing Yoruichi's words, Erin couldn't help but raise his hand to interrupt: "Yoruichi-sama, are these Quincy remnants really that strong? Even with you and Captain Ukitake taking action, you still find it troublesome?"

Erin wasn't sure just how strong Yoruichi Shihouin was now.

But it was definitely not as powerful as it was two hundred years later when the Instant Thunder God Battle Form and Thunder Beast Battle Form were developed.

However, Jushiro Ukitake, Yamamoto's prized disciple and the right arm of the Spirit King, is currently at his peak.

His strength ranks him among the top five of all captains in Soul Society.

Apart from Captain-Commander Yamamoto, Retsu Unohana, Kenpachi Azajo, and Shunsui Kyoraku, the other captains are really no match for Jushiro Ukitake.

Even Kiryu Hikifune, the captain of the 12th Division, was no match for Jushiro Ukitake before he was promoted to the Zero Division and had his spirit bones replaced.

Of course, because he sacrificed his lungs, Jushiro Ukitake would occasionally suffer from illness and his strength would be greatly reduced, but even with the reduction in strength, Jushiro Ukitake's strength was still above that of most captains.

As far as Erin knew, all the truly powerful Quincy of the Empire of Light, after being defeated by the Gotei 13, had all been pulled into the shadows of Soul Society by Haschwalth, Yhwach's half-body.

From that day on, the Empire of Light became an invisible empire, also known as the "Invisible Empire"!

"Um……"

When Erin asked her that question, Yoruichi fell silent, which was unusual for her.

As one of the four great noble families of Soul Society—or rather, the head of the Shihouin family among them—Yoruichi Shihouin knew how he had obtained his position as a "great noble."

That's betrayal!

Before ancient times, there was only one world, which was the "present world".

At that time, the world was devoid of life and death, with neither progress nor regression; even becoming a void was part of the spiritual particle cycle.

However, as the "Hollows" transformed from spirit particles devour human souls, fewer and fewer souls are reincarnated in this world. One day in the future, the souls of the present world will be completely devoured by a Great Hollow, becoming a gigantic Hollow and plunging the world into a state of stagnation.

At this time, the world gave birth to the "Spirit King". The "Spirit King" born from the world has "omnipotent power". The Spirit King transformed his "omnipotent power" into "annihilation power" to destroy the void. The crisis of the world was resolved and the souls began to reincarnate again.

However, although the world is no longer in crisis, those who have witnessed the Spirit King's abilities do not accept such a world.