Death: Captain Millennium

Lin Yu turned his head and said to Dong Shilang, "You always said you would take care of your grandmother, but it's because you don't know how to control your spiritual power that your grandmother has suffered so much. If I'm not mistaken, the cold is getting more severe day by day."

Dong Shilang bit his lip and said nothing. Lin Yu continued, "If you continue like this, your grandmother's life will be in danger. Is this what you call protection? Joining the Gotei 13 will improve the lives of you and your grandmother, and you will be able to better utilize your abilities. What do you think? Consider it."

Dong Shilang remained silent, but there seemed to be more thought in his eyes. Lin Yu saw his hesitation and decided to give him some more time.

"Okay, I won't force you. However, regarding your ability, I will take some measures. Let me put a seal on you first to prevent your spiritual power from getting out of control. But my seal will not last long. When the seal is broken, your spiritual power will erupt, and then you and your grandmother will have no way out but death." As he said that, Lin Yu put his Zanpakuto on Toushirou.

"Seal the demon! Ziwei."

A starlight shot out from Lin Yu's sword and enveloped Dong Shilang. He felt his spiritual power being suppressed, and the frost around him gradually dissipated.

"Thank you..." Toushirou whispered.

"You're welcome. I believe you will make the right choice." Lin Yu smiled and patted the boy's shoulder, "We will come again." Then he and Rangiku left the cabin, leaving Toushirou and his grandmother in the quiet Rukongai.

"Captain Lin Yu..." On the way back to Soul Society, Rangiku looked hesitant to speak, as if she had something to say but didn't know how to start.

Lin Yu looked at her, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and said softly: "Don't be anxious, let's talk slowly after returning to Soul Society." He knew that Rangiku must have something to ask in her heart, but now is not the time, so he asked her to be patient.

Although Rangiku felt a little confused and anxious when she heard Lin Yu's words, she nodded in agreement. After all, Lin Yu was the captain, so what he said was reasonable. She also believed that when the time was right, Captain Lin Yu would tell her the truth.

Finally, they returned to Seireitei. Rangiku followed Lin Yu to the captain's office of Squad 7. Upon entering, Rangiku noticed a set of drinking utensils. She examined them carefully, and the more she looked at them, the more familiar they seemed to her, as if she had seen them somewhere before. But for a moment, she couldn't place the exact location.

Seeing Rangiku staring at the wine utensils curiously, Lin Yu smiled and explained, "Does this set of wine utensils look familiar? I got it from Captain Kyoraku of the Eighth Division." His tone was relaxed and humorous, with a hint of teasing.

After hearing Lin Yu's words, Rangiku suddenly realized. It turned out that these drinking utensils were from Captain Kyoraku! No wonder they looked so familiar.

It seems that Captain Lin Yu is not a conservative person. He can even do something like using wine utensils. Thinking of this, Rangiku couldn't help but laugh, and her mood became much more relaxed.

Lin Yu poured a glass for Rangiku, "What did you want to ask in Rukongai just now? Tell me."

Rangiku took a sip of wine and said, "Captain Linyu, you just told Toushirou that your seal can't last too long. It will be broken soon, endangering his life and his grandmother's life. As the captain of the Gotei 13, you should be able to suppress his spiritual pressure permanently, right?"

"Ha ha"

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Ranju, do you still remember what our main purpose is?"

"Of course, it's to persuade Toushirou to join the Gotei 13." Rangiku hit the nail on the head, then slapped her forehead, "I see, Captain Lin Yu, you did it on purpose. This way, it will be much easier for us to invite him next time."

"That's right," Lin Yu nodded slightly. "If he doesn't want to join, we can't force him. This can put some pressure on him and also let him feel our sincerity. After all, we really hope that he can become one of us."

Rangiku sighed, "But wouldn't that be too cruel? What if he doesn't make a decision in time? Wouldn't that harm him and his grandmother?"

Lin Yu said lightly, "That won't happen. I know how long my seal can last, so we just need to go there on time. But during this time, you should also pay more attention to Dong Shilang's situation. If you find anything unusual, notify me immediately."

"I understand, Captain Lin Yu." Rangiku nodded seriously.

Lin Yu picked up the wine glass and drank it all. "I believe he will make a wise choice."

A few days later, Lin Yu and Rangiku came to Dong Shilang's house again. This time, they saw a calmer him.

"I've thought about it," Dong Shilang looked directly into Lin Yu's eyes, "I want to join the Gotei 13."

Lin Yu smiled and nodded, "Welcome to join."

Dong Shilang took a deep breath, "But I have one condition, I want to bring my grandmother with me."

Lin Yu thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid this won't work. Seireitei is a place of heavy spirits and is not suitable for ordinary souls to live in."

"Then can I let my grandmother live nearby?" Dong Shilang said quickly, "I can go back to visit her every day."

Lin Yu looked at the boy in front of him. He was such a filial child. "That's no problem. I'll do my best to arrange it."

It was a sunny day, and Lin Yu brought a puzzled Toushirou to the Maou Spiritual Arts Academy.

"Uncle, don't you want me to join the Gotei 13? Why did you bring me to this place?" Toshiro asked curiously.

When Lin Yu heard Dong Shilang's address, his face instantly became gloomy: "Don't call me uncle, call me Captain Lin Yu!" He glared at Dong Shilang fiercely, as if trying to make him understand his identity with his eyes.

Dong Shilang shrank his neck in fear, but still couldn't help muttering: "But you look like an uncle..."

Lin Yu sighed helplessly, then explained: "This is the Maou Spiritual Arts Academy, a school that all Shinigami must go through. Here, you can learn how to control spiritual pressure and master the four major techniques of cutting, punching and walking ghosts that Shinigami must master. Only after systematic learning can you become a truly qualified Shinigami."

After hearing what Lin Yu said, Dong Shilang's eyes sparkled with excitement: "So that's how it is, then let's go in quickly!" After that, he couldn't wait to walk towards the academy.

Lin Yu looked at Dong Shilang's back and shook his head helplessly: "This guy is really anxious..."

The school term for the Zhenyang Spiritual Arts Academy had already passed its opening date, but for Lin Yu, as long as he sent someone there, any day would be the first day of school.