Death: Captain Millennium

Bahunsai looked helplessly at the two men before him, silently grumbling, "What sin have I committed? How could I have encountered such misfortune..." Saito lay in Bahunsai's captain's quarters, a carefree and relaxed figure, as if he were at home. In the other direction, a similarly contented figure appeared—Kyōraku Shunsui.

"Hey, you two! This is my captain's room! Is it appropriate for you to lie there so unscrupulously? Get up now!" Bayunzhai finally couldn't bear it anymore and yelled at the two of them.

"Oh, isn't the captain's room a place for people to rest? Don't you think so, Captain Saito?" Kyoraku said with a smile on his face, raising the wine glass in his hand.

"cheers!"

Saito also raised his glass, clinked it lightly with Kyōraku's, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Bayunsai stared at the two of them with wide eyes, looking at them in disbelief. He couldn't figure out when Kyoraku had become so fond of drinking, and he couldn't believe he'd even dragged Saito into it. At that moment, Bayunsai felt like his world was about to collapse.

"Really? Don't drink in my captain's room! Can we go to the izakaya instead?" Bayunzhai couldn't stand it anymore and shouted.

"By the way, Saito, are you sure you want to retire? Are you not considering becoming captain of another team?" Shunsui, who had just finished a drink, asked Saito about his doubts.

"Don't think about it. I'm tired after all these years. It's nice to be an ordinary Shinigami. I don't have to worry about team affairs anymore." Saito looked indifferent.

"Central Forty-Six, what the hell? They've actually proposed making Division 6 a noble division, and they're supposedly going to have the Kuchiki family, one of the five great noble families, nominate someone as captain. Didn't the captain-in-chief object?"

"The captain is no longer as decisive as he was a thousand years ago. He has a protective heart. Besides, what's the point of refuting the order of the Central Forty-Sixth Office?" Saito said what was in his heart.

"Captain Saito, please don't say that about the Forty-Six Chambers. They are 'sages' chosen from among the nobles." Shunsui interrupted Saito who was about to continue.

"Besides, I'm not quitting being a Death God, I'm just quitting being the captain. So, I'll ask you to take care of me from now on, Captain Bayunsai!" Looking at Saito who was talking nonsense seriously, Bayunsai stopped talking.

……

Today is the day when Kuchiki Ginrei of the Kuchiki family takes over as captain of the 6th Division. There are a few new faces among the captains present. The captain of the 2nd Division, Shihoin Chihiro, retired a few years ago. Now the new captain is Shihoin Kiyoshi, the 21st generation head of the Shihoin family.

Shiba Munemoto, captain of the 10th Division, is the current head of the Shiba family.

Kenpachi Kuriyashiki, captain of the 11th Division.

Kenpachi Kuriyashiki is the seventh Kenpachi. He stands a head taller than most of the 11th Division, with the sharp eyes of a wild animal and hair as messy as weeds. The "Eleven" on his haori looks like the marks of a sword. The Shinigami of the 11th Division generally believe that being on the same battlefield with him is a joy, no matter how dangerous it is. Despite being so popular, Kenpachi Kuriyashiki has never been arrogant. On the contrary, he is humble and courteous, and treats people with ease. When his strength is praised, he does not become complacent, but instead cites the deeds of other powerful people to humble himself. Kenpachi Kuriyashiki's greatest wish in life is to fight a Shinigami stronger than himself and entrust him with the title of Kenpachi.

The captain of the 12th Division is a busty, purple-haired woman named Hikifune Kiryu. It's said that she's particularly fond of research and is considered a scientist.

The captain of the 13th Division is of course the handsome Ukitake who has mastered Bankai.

Currently, only the 7th and 9th divisions of the Gotei 13 are without captains, and the situation is developing in a positive direction.

Looking at these unfamiliar yet young faces before him, Bayunzhai felt an indescribable emotion well up in his heart. Time flies, old friends leave one by one, and now there are only a few left.

After the captain promotion ceremony, Bayunzhai went to the 4th Division alone. There was a bed there, on which lay Lin Yu, who had not yet woken up.

Bayunzhai sat quietly beside the bed, staring at Lin Yu's pale face, her heart filled with guilt and self-blame. She gently stroked Lin Yu's hand, as if she could feel his former strength and tenacity.

"Lin Yu, wake up soon." Bayunzhai said in a low voice, tears flashing in his eyes.

After a moment's silence, Bayunzhai seemed to have made up her mind. She slowly stood up, her eyes becoming determined. She turned and left the ward, hurriedly walking towards the First Squadron.

In the First Division's reception room, Bayunsai found Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni. The two sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere seemed somewhat solemn.

"I would like to resign as captain of the Eighth Division, Captain Yamamoto." Bayunsai took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I recommend my vice-captain Kyoraku Shunsui to take over the position of captain of the Eighth Division."

"Bayunzhai, what are your plans?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned slightly. He understood Bayunsai's feelings, but at the same time he also understood that this was not the best way to solve the problem.

"I plan to retire and stay with Lin Yu in the Fourth Division, waiting for him to wake up."

Faced with Bayunzhai's firm attitude, Captain Yamamoto could only sigh helplessly and nodded slowly to show his agreement.

Bayunsai breathed a sigh of relief. She knew very well what this decision meant to the entire Gotei 13, but at the moment she could no longer bear any more pressure. Only in this way could she feel a little peace of mind.

As she left the First Division, Bayunzhai's steps seemed particularly heavy, as if each step carried endless fatigue and helplessness. She couldn't help but look back at the majestic building, her eyes revealing a complex and indescribable emotion.

"Huh? Captain Bayunsai, are you kidding me to take over as captain of the 8th Division? That's a really annoying position. Besides, I'm not ready to take over as captain yet." Upon hearing the news, Chunshui, who was lying on his side, became serious in an instant and even stood up from the couch.

"Not ready? Ukitake has already become the captain of the 13th Division, how can you say such discouraging words!" Bayunsai frowned, with a hint of blame in his tone.

"Is it too late to save the situation?" Chunshui hasn't given up struggling yet.

"The captain has agreed to my proposal. Chunshui, you should get ready as soon as possible." Bayunzhai's words shattered Chunshui's last bit of fantasy.

"Bayunzhai, what should I do if you don't want to be the captain of the 8th Division anymore? I was counting on you to take me in." After hearing what Bayunzhai said, Saito suddenly felt a little at a loss.

"Don't worry, Saito, I will arrange a good place for you." Bayunzhai comforted.

"But I can't bear to leave you, Captain Bayunzhai." Chunshui said with a look of grievance.

"Okay, Chunshui, stop being such a child." Bayunzhai smiled helplessly, then continued to say to Chunshui: "Chunshui, it's time for you to cheer up. Although this promotion was a bit unexpected, it is also a recognition of your strength."

Chunshui nodded in understanding. He knew Bayunzhai was right, but he still felt a little reluctant and worried.

"I'm going to visit Unohana in the Fourth Division." Bayunsai patted Shunsui's shoulder and encouraged him to cheer up.

"What's the matter with you going to see Captain Unohana?" Chunshui asked.

"I'm going to the 4th Division to find Unohana and ask her to do me a favor. Saito, do you want to come with me?" Bayunsai replied.

"Looking for Captain Unohana?" Chunshui thought for a moment after hearing what Bayunzhai said, then glanced at Saito and said to Bayunzhai, "Could it be something related to Captain Lin Yu?"

"Let's go, let's go. It's been a while since I last visited Unohana." Saito stood up.

"Okay, let's go." Bayunsai took the lead and walked out of the room, followed closely by Saito.

"What about me?" Chunshui asked helplessly as he watched them leave.

"Just wait here for us to come back." Bayunzhai turned around and said.

"Oh, okay..." Chunshui had no choice but to sit there and wait obediently.

Bayunsai and Saito headed to the 4th Division together, leaving Shunsui alone in the room, feeling lost and confused.

"Bayunsai, Saito, why did you think of coming to the Fourth Division to see me together?" Unohana was very surprised by their visit.

"Don't look at me, it was Bayunzhai who dragged me here." Saito looked unhappy.

"There's something I want to ask of you, Unohana. Is there a lake in your Fourth Division? I'd like to borrow your place to build a small house to take care of Lin Yu." Bayunzhai went straight to the point and directly stated the purpose of his visit to Unohana.

"Would you like to borrow a place from my Fourth Division? Your Eighth Division should have a similar place. Why did you think of coming to me?" Unohana frowned and looked at Bayunzhai with a puzzled look. She really couldn't understand why Bayunzhai suddenly made such a request.

"Just now, Hatunsai resigned from the position of captain of the 8th Division to the captain-in-chief and proposed that Kyoraku Shunsui take over the 8th Division. She wants to leave the 8th Division." Saito explained. As best friends, she knew that Unohana and Hatunsai had a good relationship, so she did not hide this matter.

"Have you decided to resign as the captain of the 8th Division, Bayunsai? Don't think about it anymore." Unohana's face changed slightly when she heard the news, but she quickly regained her composure.

"The captain has already agreed. Things have changed a lot, and there are not many old friends left. I am also tired and don't want to be the captain anymore. I'd better stay with Lin Yu and wait for him to wake up." Bayunzhai said in a firm tone, as if she had made the decision long ago.

"Okay, in that case, then you can come to my Fourth Division. The lake environment there is nice and it's a good place to retire." Unohana nodded. She understood Bayunsai's character and knew that once she made a decision, she would not change it easily.

"Saito, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I can't take care of you in the Eighth Division. Would you like to stay in the Fourth Division with me? That way, the three of us, Unohana, can get together anytime." Bayunsai invited Saito.

"Forget it. You stayed in the 4th Division to take care of Lin Yu. I won't join in the fun. I'd rather go back to the 8th Division and live with Chunshui." Saito rejected Bayunsai's invitation.

Unohana smiled gently, her eyes fell on Saito, and she shook her head gently: "It's okay, Saito. We all have plenty of time and can get together often." Her eyes were full of warmth and understanding.

Then, she turned her head and turned her gaze to Bayunzhai. Bayunzhai's face showed a firm expression, indicating that he had decided to stay in the Fourth Division to take care of Lin Yu. Unohana nodded slightly, as if she was not surprised by this decision.

"Well, in that case, let's do as you wish. I will arrange for people to build a comfortable cottage by the lake as soon as possible so that you can take care of Lin Yu wholeheartedly. In this way, you can have a quiet and beautiful place to spend time together." Unohana said, her tone revealing her support for Bayunzhai.

A few days later, the lakeside cottage was finally completed. Bayunzhai, carrying their simple luggage, and Lin Yu, walked into the brand new cottage. The interior was warm and tidy, with sunlight streaming through the windows onto the floor, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

From that day on, Bayunzhai began a brand new life. Every day, she would carefully care for Lin Yu, feeding him and talking to him, hoping to awaken his dormant consciousness. She would also take him for walks by the lake, letting them enjoy the beauty of nature.

Meanwhile, Saito returned to the 8th Division and continued to hang out with Shunsui. Although Hatunsai and Saito were no longer in the same Division, their friendship remained unwavering. Saito would often visit Unohana, Hatunsai, and Hayashi in Division 4, sharing their experiences and feelings.

During this time, Bayunzhai gradually adapted to her new environment. She learned how to live independently, and while caring for Lin Yu, she discovered her inner resilience and courage. She believed that as long as she persevered, Lin Yu would one day wake up and join her for hot pot and stargazing.

Days passed, and Lin Yu remained in a deep sleep, showing no signs of waking up. However, Bayunzhai did not give up, believing that Lin Yu would wake up one day. Every day, she would carefully take care of Lin Yu and tell him every detail of their past experiences.

That day, sunlight streamed through the window onto Lin Yu's pale face. Bayunzhai sat beside him, as usual, whispering their story. Suddenly, she felt Lin Yu's fingers twitch slightly, a subtle movement that thrilled her. She quickly grasped his hand tightly, tears glistening in her eyes, eager for him to open his eyes. However, Lin Yu didn't awaken immediately as she had hoped. Instead, he breathed faintly, as if trying to connect with the outside world.

Bayunzhai didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly turned around and ran out of the room, rushing to the captain's office of the Fourth Division. When she arrived at the Fourth Division's base, she ran while shouting: "Unohana, Lin Yu has responded! Come with me and see!" Her voice was full of excitement and joy.

After hearing Bayunzhai's cry, Unohana didn't care about anything else and quickly followed Bayunzhai. Together they came to the hut where Bayunzhai and Lin Yu lived.

"It seems that Lin Yu is about to wake up. Your efforts have not been in vain, Bayunzhai. Now all we have to do is wait quietly." Unohana instantly judged Lin Yu's condition.