The Struggle Between Cat and Flower

Seeing this, Xuanxin greeted Sister Hana and then returned to his office, preparing to relay the news to Old Man Yamamoto.

Sister Hana remained alone at the training ground, which was still covered in Kenpachi Zaraki's blood. Sister Hana's gaze was fixed on the broken blade.

In fact, at the very moment that Kenpachi Zaraki's blade broke, Uno Sister Hana also suddenly felt that the shackles she herself had not even felt had been severed by Xuanxin.

Now, all the obsessions in Sister Hana's heart have truly and completely dissipated at this moment.

Then, a bright smile appeared on Sister Hana's face. She reached out and touched the black cube hidden in the snow-white, then left the 11th Division with light steps.

That afternoon.

Xuanxin was sitting in his office, handling official business while waiting for Captain-Commander Yamamoto's final reply.

Just then, a knock sounded on the door. Without looking up, Xuanxin said:

"The door's unlocked, come in!"

Upon hearing Xuanxin's reply, the person outside pushed open the door and came in.

"Team leader."

Xuanxin, who was looking down at the official document in his hand, smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "What's wrong? Judging from your expression, you've finally figured out how to start? Then speak."

Upon hearing this, the vice-captain stood in front of the desk, took a deep breath, and said, "Captain Xuanxin, are you... really leaving the 11th Division?"

Hearing the vice-captain's words, Xuanxin signed his name on the last document, put down his pen, and looked at the vice-captain who had also been with him for a long time, saying, "Well, if nothing unexpected happens, his appointment letter will be issued once that guy has recovered from his injuries."

After hearing this answer, the vice-captain paused for a moment and then said, "Captain... I... I want to request retirement."

Upon hearing this, Xuanxin raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why? Just because I'm leaving? That Zaraki isn't a petty person; he won't mistreat you. Why does he suddenly want to retire?"

After saying those words, the vice-captain felt much more relaxed and explained to Xuanxin:

"Captain, it has nothing to do with that Zaraki."

"Captain, I still remember the first time we met. It was in Kuruyashiki Kenpachi's Hueco Mundo Expedition. Back then, I was a Third Seat captain, but now I've been a vice-captain for so many years."

"Today, right after that guy knocked me away, I finally made up my mind. I'm too old; I'm no longer fit to occupy the vice-captain's position. I want to give the opportunity to the younger generation."

Upon hearing the vice-captain's words, Xuanxin fell into a reverie. After a moment of Xuanxin, he said in a low voice:

Are you really sure about this?

Then the vice-captain looked frankly at Xuanxin and said, "Captain, it's not just me. All the old guys in the team who are like me think the same way."

In fact, this group of people should have left long ago, but they lingered because of their feelings for Xuanxin. Now that Xuanxin is leaving, they have even less reason to stay.

After a long silence, Xuanxin sighed and said, "Alright. I've approved your retirement applications."

Upon hearing this, the vice-captain bowed deeply and said, "Yes! Thank you for your kindness, Captain!"

Xuanxin nodded and continued, "Tonight, same place as always, I'll invite those old guys over and personally... throw you a farewell party."

Upon hearing this, the vice-captain's eyes also began to redden, and he said excitedly, "Yes, Captain!"

That night, Xuanxin drank heartily with his old friends. After leaving behind the words, "Come find me at the Shihoin Clan if you need anything," Xuanxin swayed back to the Shihoin Clan.

Just as Xuanxin rubbed his slightly dizzy head, preparing to rest, a figure walked out of the room.

Xuanxin was stunned when he saw the person who came in. "Huh? Sister Hana... what's wrong?"

Just as Xuanxin was about to ask further questions, a pink powder floated out of Sister Hana's hand, and then Xuanxin fell towards Sister Hana.

A startling blush rose on Sister Hana's fair cheeks. Then, with somewhat dazed eyes, Sister Hana looked at Xuanxin, who was lying in her arms, and said:

"I can't wait any longer, Lord Xuanxin. After all, getting that 'food-guarding' black cat to give in isn't so easy."

After saying this, Sister Hana helped Xuanxin walk towards the inner room, leaving behind only a room filled with enchanting beauty...

Chapter 79 The Struggle Between Cats and Flowers

The wind blowing from the Shihoin Clan that night seemed exceptionally enchanting.

From the master bedroom of the Shihoin Clan, there were occasional blush-inducing noises that only quieted down as the sky gradually turned a pale white.

When sunlight streamed through the thin paper window, bathing Soi Fon's room in a golden glow, Soi Fon groggily opened her eyes.

Muttering, "Oh, it's dawn..." But before she could finish speaking, Soi Fon sprang straight up from the bed.

Something's not right! Yesterday, Lord Xuanxin and his 11th Division teammates had a farewell dinner at the tavern. Soi Fon, not wanting to disturb Lord Xuanxin, arranged a time with him and went back to the Shihoin Clan to wait. But how did she fall asleep after only drinking a glass of water?

"Oh no!"

Soi Fon didn't have time to think about the details here; she rushed straight towards the main house like a black lightning bolt.

When Soi Fon arrived outside Xuanxin's room, she held her breath and listened intently. Only after hearing Soi Fon 'Xuanxin familiar breathing from inside did she slowly relax.

But before Soi Fon's little heart could completely settle back into her stomach, it was suddenly jumped into her throat again.

"There is indeed Lord Xuanxin's breathing, but why is there another person's breathing? And it's not Lady Yoruichi's voice!! Could it be that someone is trying to assassinate Lord Xuanxin?!"

Thinking of this, alarm bells rang in Soi Fon's mind, and she was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

[No, I can't worry about that now. As for how I'll face Lady Yoruichi's punishment later, I'll deal with that when the time comes.]

She had no time to hesitate or consider the consequences of barging into the master bedroom.

In an instant, Soi Fon mentally prepared herself, then drew her Zanpakuto and prepared to force her way through the door.

However, just as Soi Fon tensed all her muscles, preparing to smash the wooden door, Xuanxin's door was unexpectedly opened from the inside at this crucial moment.

Seeing this, Soi Fon quickly withdrew the force she had used to break down the door, but this action caused her to lose her balance and fall flat on her face on the flat ground in front of the door!

But when Soi Fon hurriedly raised her head, she was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

Because the one who opened the door was neither Xuanxin himself nor any so-called 'assassin,' but the captain of the Fourth Division — Retsu Unohana.

At this moment, Retsu Unohana was completely unlike her usual dignified and gentle appearance. Her long black hair hung casually in front of her, and she was only wearing a men's white undergarment, which was not even closed, revealing large areas of her snow-white skin and her proud figure that rose and fell with her breath. She exuded an alluring aura.

Upon seeing Retsu Unohana in this outfit, Soi Fon felt her mind go blank, and for a moment she couldn't utter a single word.

Soi Fon stared at Sister Hana's rosy and exceptionally radiant face, swallowed hard, and asked tremblingly:

"Retsu Unohana... why are you here? And how do you have the key to this yard?!"

Faced with Soi Fon's questioning, Sister Hana revealed a satisfied smile and said lazily, "This key, of course, was given to me by Yoruichi."

That simple phrase, "It was given to me by Yoruichi," shut down all of Soi Fon's subsequent questions.

Soi Fon, like a fish about to suffocate from lack of water, could only weakly open her mouth, but could not make any sound.

Looking at the petrified Soi Fon, Sister Hana's smile deepened, and she continued to give instructions:

"You've come at the right time. Then I'll trouble Lieutenant Soi Fon to inform the vice-captains of the Fourth Division and 11th Divisions that Xuanxin and I are 'not feeling well,' and that they should handle their own squad duties today. Also..."

Sister Hana paused, then gave Soi Fon a deep look before continuing, "Also, you'd better not bother me today."

After saying that, without waiting for Soi Fon to respond, she turned around and went back to her room, even locking the door completely with a click under Soi Fon's gaze.

Soi Fon stood alone in the morning sunlight, but the warm sunlight could not dispel the gloom that shrouded Soi Fon's heart.

In the end, Soi Fon, like a walking corpse, numbly fulfilled her duties, conveying the news of the two captains' "leave" to the two divisions separately.

Throughout the journey, Soi Fon pondered two questions: why Lady Yoruichi would give the room key to that woman, and how she would face Captain Unohana and Lord Xuanxin in the future.

Thinking of this, Soi Fon touched the black cube hidden deep inside her clothes and silently recited in her mind:

[Lady Yoruichi, what a mess you've left me with! Come back soon! I can't hold on any longer!]

Meanwhile, our attention returns to Xuanxin's side.

After closing the door, Unohana walked to the bedside. Looking at the mess on the floor and Sister Hana, Xuanxin was still fast asleep, she also showed a dazed expression.

At first, she thought that her life might be spent in battle, but the appearance of Xuanxin completely shattered this idea. He not only untied the knot in her heart that had lasted for hundreds of years, but also completely freed her from the shackles called 'Yachiru'.

Then Sister Hana looked at Xuanxin's face, gently lifted the corner of the blanket, lay back down, pressed herself tightly against Xuanxin's side, and then closed her eyes peacefully.

After an unknown amount of time, Xuanxin also woke up.

Xuanxin opened his eyes in a daze, looked at the ceiling above his head, and the fragments of his memory began to slowly reconstruct. He recalled that he seemed to have been drinking with his colleagues yesterday, and then he seemed to have drunk a little too much.

He couldn't quite remember what happened after that, but he seemed to have had an "unspeakable" dream yesterday. It seemed that he had been having a lot of energy lately, Xuanxin thought to himself.

Then Xuanxin reached out and rubbed his temples to relieve the discomfort caused by the "hangover".

But as his senses slowly returned, he suddenly noticed something amiss.

He felt as if his left arm was enveloped in a warm and delicate ocean. Xuanxin subconsciously looked to his right, but what he saw next left him somewhat bewildered.

Retsu Unohana was lying quietly on his right side. Her already loose men's undergarment had slipped down half an inch, and the pendant she used to confuse the enemy was faintly visible in the snow-white fabric.

Xuanxin stiffly turned his gaze, looking at the haori carelessly tossed aside in the room, and the ambiguous atmosphere in the room... With these elements combined, any adult could tell what had happened here.

Seeing this, Xuanxin dared not move an inch and began to try hard to recall what had happened yesterday, but still could not remember anything.

Just then, Retsu Unohana opened her eyes, and after glancing at Xuanxin, who was as stiff as a stone, a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

Then Sister Hana closed her eyes, and even deliberately tightened her grip on the arm that was being held in her arms! She then said:

"I've already asked Soi Fon to inform the squad that we're taking a day off today. So... don't think about squad duties for now, just rest with me a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Xuanxin swallowed hard and stammered, "Sister Hua... Sister Hana... what about us?"

"Yes, that's exactly what you think. Is there a problem?" Sister Hana said casually, looking at Xuanxin.

Xuanxin fell silent.

Looking at the silent Xuanxin, Sister Hana said domineeringly, "You don't need to feel guilty. I took the initiative last night, and you didn't do anything wrong, so what's there to worry about?"

"No, that's not what I meant. I meant..."

Before Xuanxin could finish speaking, Sister Hana interrupted him, saying, "Xuanxin knows about this too, and you've noticed it Yoruichi, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanxin looked at Sister Hana, sighed, and said, "I just... I'm not fully prepared mentally yet."

Then Xuanxin closed his eyes, and after a moment the panic in Xuanxin eyes completely disappeared. He became resolute, put his arm around Sister Hana's slender waist, looked into her eyes, and said:

"However, Sister Hana, believe me, I will take responsibility for you."

Upon hearing this, Sister Hana's face lit up with a radiant smile. Then, like a beautiful but venomous snake, she leaned forward and whispered in Xuanxin's ear:

"Okay, I believe you. And we have a whole day today, Lord Xuanxin!"

Hearing Sister Hana's alluring whisper, a blush quickly spread across Xuanxin's skin. Seeing Xuanxin's reaction, Sister Hana's smile grew even brighter.

Immediately, Sister Hana made a provocative expression, which was like a spark that ignited gunpowder, instantly reigniting the anger within Xuanxin that had not yet been completely quelled.

Xuanxin suddenly flipped over, signaling the start of the second half.

When Xuanxin came out of the room again, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

Xuanxin sat in the living room, rubbing his aching back as he dealt with some Shihoin Clan, while Soi Fon Xuanxin watched him with a complicated expression.

As Xuanxin had predicted, after Kenpachi Zaraki recovered, the Central 46 couldn't wait to deliver the letter of appointment and haori to Kenpachi Zaraki, and Xuanxin successfully escaped unscathed and returned to his loyal Second Division.