Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training

Chapter 317 - 302: Old flowers wither, new branches sprout

"Is there anything different about being the captain?"

"No, it's nothing special... If I have to describe it, it's probably much busier than before."

"After all, you are the one who decides all the general affairs of Team 13. Just thinking about this kind of thing is tiring enough~"

"Haha, not really. After all, I have streamlined a lot of things. And I took the opportunity of building the new Soul Society to get rid of a lot of things."

"So I guess I helped a lot?"

"You are my great benefactor."

"You haven't changed at all... Be careful not to spread the infection to your subordinates."

"That kind of thing doesn't exist. Nanao-chan is very reliable. She can handle this kind of housekeeping matters."

"Really? Has the cold-outwardly warm-hearted Nanao-senpai grown to this point?"

"Well, after all, we all have to look forward. Don't think you are that important. This level of self-conceit can easily lead to psychological discrepancy."

"Ah...I feel like I'm already hurt now."

"Eh? Really? Ahahaha, sorry for saying so much unnecessary words~"

"How can you apologize with a smile? Are you really reflecting on yourself?"

The two of them sat on the edge of the tower, gazing into the distance until both of them showed an expression of deep emotion.

Kyoraku Shunsui raised his right hand and scratched the corner of his mouth.

"I feel like I can hardly remember the last time I relaxed so much..."

Arima Shizuka also rubbed her nose and couldn't help sneezing.

"After all, responsibilities will only increase, especially for a big shot like the captain."

The decadent uncle groaned for a moment and couldn't help but tilt his head.

"You seem to have said something very philosophical all of a sudden?"

Arima Shizuka also wrapped her thin shirt tightly around her body, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

"I have lived for more than a hundred years, right? If I still can't come up with something, then I have lived in vain."

Kyoraku Shunsui hummed softly and turned his gaze to Arima Shizuya.

"Clothes, are you really not going to buy a new one?"

The latter shook his head decisively and said in a tone without hesitation.

"No, I don't even know when I last got sick. It's good to experience more while I'm still alive."

Talked about some heavy topics.

Kyoraku Shunsui, who was the captain at the time, choked for a moment.

Although we have discussed this before, I still can’t help but bring it up again today.

"You really don't plan to change your mind?"

Arima Shizuka also sniffed and blinked.

"What do you mean?"

"You're asking even though you already know the answer... Of course it's about the execution."

Kyoraku Shunsui rubbed the hair that fell on his forehead and said with a sigh.

"I have already learned about the information about the Invisible Empire, and I have also informed Mr. Shan about it."

"Now, except for some people with less experience and who are impatient, everyone has understood our situation."

"How should I put it... it sounds unreal and weird that a dead guy would come back again."

But this is Soul Society after all.

From the perspective of the living, it is unrealistic to have a civilized society of this scale after death.

Kyoraku Shunsui sighed with emotion and looked into the distance from the top of the tower.

"Although there are still many people who don't believe it, given the current number of people, we can also make corresponding arrangements."

In other words.

"It's not difficult to clear your name."

Arima Jing also pondered for a moment, scratched the corner of his mouth, and revealed a faint smile.

"Really? It seems like everyone is quite tolerant towards me..."

Faced with this self-deprecating tone, Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes were filled with helplessness, and his tone was also extremely helpless.

"After all, your situation is different from that of Aizen Sosuke. Fundamentally, it's just a problem with your method, not a spiritual betrayal."

"Ha... Captain-General can also say nice things."

"How rude! I'm a good talker, right? It's just to this extent, it's not a problem for me at all."

After a pause, Kyoraku Shunsui continued.

"This is also what Master Shan agrees with."

Arima Jing couldn't help but ponder and showed a rather surprised expression.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was stubborn enough to die to prove his truth and would never give up what he held in his heart until the very end.

Would he actually agree with this kind of thing?

"We may indeed be an arrogant group, but we are definitely not heartless and ungrateful. We all see your efforts and will not ignore them..."

so.

"How about you trust us a little and not think so badly of things?"

So.

"Can you tell me your answer again?"

Although the option was given to make a decision, it was obvious...

Kyoraku Shunsui also has a clear 'bias'.

Before Arima Shizuya could respond, Kyoraku Shunsui stared at the air in front of him and spoke as if talking to himself.

"Besides, people like us are actually quite pitiful."

"Even if you are unwilling, you will have to gradually lose some things. When you finally realize it..."

"The partners who were able to travel with us at the beginning have long since stopped along the way and become audience members in the audience."

Kyoraku Shunsui loves drama.

So the words at this moment became somewhat sincere, even in a pleading tone.

"Can you play with me for a few more times? Arima-kun."

There was no immediate response. Arima Shizuka just stammered for a moment, then laughed helplessly.

There is indeed a kind of soft-hearted impulse.

But that doesn't work.

After all, compared to personal emotions, preparations to fight against Yhwach are the top priority.

By this time, the 'Kinnara' entrusted to Urahara Kisuke should have been conceived and formed.

Cutting off the past is also a crucial link. Otherwise, the omniscient and omnipotent power can be traced back to the original body, and then all efforts will be in vain.

Today, only the last piece of the puzzle remains.

Arima Shizuka also had to fill it with her own hands.

So there will be no second answer.

"Captain, this one-man show is exclusive to you. Moreover, this is a stage that others would beg for."

In another timeline, in another world.

Arima Shizuka might also be able to step onto this brilliant and highly anticipated stage...but not now.

Taking a deep breath, Arima Shizuka slowly stood up.

"Captain Kyoraku, I have one more thing I want to entrust to you. Of course, it's not something important, so it doesn't matter if you can't do it."

Arima Shizuka also said a few simple words.

Then, he smiled and patted the person next to him on the back, as if to encourage and comfort him, and clenched his palm into a fist...

Until he lightly hit the other person's shoulder.

"Captain Kyoraku, sins need to be borne by someone. If you do this, it will be difficult for the Forty-Sixth Chamber to find fault with you."

"Besides... I also have my own stage. I have already finished filming in Soul Society."

"So I will go back to the stage, watch your one-man show, and applaud you."

After saying these words, Arima Jing turned around and left.

Only Kyoraku Shunsui was left, staring at the deep space below the platform with a melancholy look on his face, not even noticing that his straw hat had been blown away.

"Really? If you expect me to do that, I'll be troubled..."

After all, the so-called one-man show...

But it is a job that tests one's skills.

Approaching execution.

Under the captain's order, the White Tower prohibited visitors, which in turn changed the minds of many people who had originally insisted on carrying out the execution.

Perhaps we can make other, milder 'judgments'?

Perhaps we can avoid such cruel executions and let the other party pay for their sins with time?

Joint letters, individual proposals, and even team protests.

These things appeared one by one on Kyoraku Shunsui's desk, symbolizing what the so-called "people's will" is.

There are also some captains among them.

However, as if he had made up his mind, Kyoraku Shunsui sternly rejected all the letters from various parties and angrily scolded some people during a routine meeting.

Because of this, the atmosphere in the Gotei 13 became extremely tense.

Time just kept passing until the sentence came.

Arima Shizuya, dressed in white, had his hands locked and shackled, and staggered along the way.

Surrounded by the Gotei 13, he slowly walked up to the execution platform and finally stood on it.

On the extremely simple execution platform, only the executioners with their faces covered and unknown identities stood on both sides.

After saying sorry, the two men came forward and tied the thick hemp rope tightly around Arima Shizuya's body.

Pulling the noose, Arima Shizuya's thin figure slowly rose up until it was hanging at the highest point of the mast.

Looking at such a different scene, Arima Shizuya narrowed his eyes slightly and sighed as if with emotion.

Is this the so-called end of life?

Suddenly I look back and gaze into the past.

Every bit of myself flowed out like a spring, until it filled up Arima Shizuya's inner peace.

Of course I regret it, and I have many more regrets.

After all, Arima Shizuka could have clearly chosen a more exciting life and continued to shine on the stage called the Three Realms.

But this is nothing but an illusory thing.

The sword of Damocles named Yhwach will eventually tear everything apart and destroy all the beauty.

Facing the cold wind blowing from Soul Society, Arima Shizuya, hanging on the top, narrowed his eyes and stared at this desolate place where he had lived for a hundred years.

Anything you want to say?

After searching my mind for a long time, I still couldn't find the final answer.

Although it is time to say goodbye, it is not a farewell forever, so... maybe there is no need to show that kind of sad expression?

"Goodbye, everyone."

Until the not too distant future, see you.

At this moment, Arima Shizuka just gave a warning and helpless smile until she closed her eyes.

laugh……

The noose cut and broke.

Arima Shizuya, who was hanging on it, collapsed completely and the rope was tightened in an instant.

The mortal spirits could not bear such a weight, and their flesh was torn apart in an instant, conveying the message of "death" to everyone.

That night.

After his injuries recovered, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni vomited blood and stayed in his mansion for a long time without going out.

The Kuchiki Mansion announced that it would be closed for three months. Although it was not explicitly stated, this kind of mourning ceremony might be the intention of someone who is not good at expressing himself.

All members of the Fourth Division hung white cloth between their sleeves, and the Fifth Division stopped its activities until two weeks later when it resumed normal operations.

Many people in each division fell ill and announced their suffering from illness... The Gotei 13 was paralyzed in a short period of time.

It was not until a long time later that there were signs of recovery.

In the 12th Division.

In a certain room, Kurotsuchi Mayuri's voice came from outside the door.

"Nonemeng? Nemeng?"

With a thud, the door was pushed open. Like a parent with no sense of boundaries, the Director of the Technology Development Bureau pushed the door open and looked around.

"What? Did he go out for a while? He didn't even tell me. This guy is really..."

While whispering, Kurotsuchi Mayuri caught a glimpse of the glass bottle on the table.

This thing.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi was deeply impressed.

Because this symbolizes the enlightenment of 'Nirvana Dream' and shows the source of its uniqueness.

Even now, the misunderstanding he had about Arima Shizuya at the beginning still makes him feel amazed and can't help but sigh with emotion.

But, things are a little different right now.

Because what is blooming inside is no longer "hair", but a real flower.

After all, it was just the childish talk of the other person when he was little, and in normal times it would just make people shake their heads and chuckle.

So Kurotsuchi Mayuri wouldn't care too much.

"Are you planting flowers again?"

Should I say it or not?

Nie Yin Meng clearly lacks experience in cultivation.

So far, nothing this guy keeps alive for long, not even plants.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi had already gotten used to this situation, and thought it was just an "insignificant" flaw of Niemeng.

But today I saw a miracle.

The flowers are in bloom.

“…”

He walked slowly forward and stood in front of the old glass bottle.

Although he didn't have much knowledge about plants, Kurotsuchi Mayuri was not without common sense after all, so he quickly recognized the "true identity" of this thing.

It's a sunflower.

The director of the Technology Development Bureau was silent for a moment, then turned around and began to chatter like an old father.

“It’s true that there has been progress.”

"But this kind of thing..."

"It would be better to put it in the sun, right?"

It symbolizes the blooming life and everything that is new.

In some unknown corner, everything will undergo its own changes.

…

It's on the other side.

Inside the Ishida residence, the Ishida father and son were explaining something to someone with serious expressions.

"The things we need to pay attention to in the Invisible Empire are basically as above. After all, we have never been there..."

“So basically we can only analyze and process it through this book.”