Momo Hinamori's Disappearance

"Hey, shorty, if you come any closer, my axe won't hold back!"

The guardian of the West Hakutōmon, Jidanbō Ikkanzaka, held up his axe-shaped Zanpakuto, his large eyes staring at the little white-haired creature in front of him.

What's going on lately? All these wandering spirits want to squeeze into Seireitei, and they always seem to be trying to enter through my west gate.

It's really affecting my performance, you know?

I haven't saved enough money to buy the new doll that Ōmaeda Doll Shop is planning to release, "The Search for Mother - Dōsan Hanyū".

Hearing the sound, Tōshirō Hitsugaya stomped his foot in fright, only then realizing that what was standing in front of him wasn't two large pillars after all.

"Hello, I have a friend who said he came to Seireitei Soul Reaper, and I want to find him."

"Huh, who is it?"

Jidanbō's lips curled up as he made a face, but unfortunately Hitsugaya couldn't see it at all.

He has a pair of white eyebrows.

Acting Captain Hanyū?

This feature was so obvious that the image of Dōsan Hanyū's small head immediately popped into Jidanbō's mind.

"Black hair, and about my height." Hitsugaya gestured while pressing down his white hair.

"Oh, I don't know him. There's no one as short as you in Soul Reaper."

Hitsugaya's forehead veins bulged as he suppressed his anger, "He yelled, he yelled..."

I'm not just grasping at straws; he should be my friend, so why can't I suddenly remember his name?

"We don't have a Soul Reaper named 'He' here. Get out of here, or I'll smash you down another three centimeters with my axe."

"Wait, Dōsan Hanyū! I remember now, the person I'm looking for is called Dōsan Hanyū!" Tōshirō Hitsugaya shouted hurriedly.

For some reason, Jidanbō felt a chill. He hugged his shoulders and shivered, then took out his daily Seireitei Communication from his pocket and handed it to Hitsugaya.

In the past two weeks, the Seireitei Communication has published several supplements, all reporting on Dōsan Hanyū.

The Soul Reaper is still quite pure, without much of a celebrity worship, and naturally, he's less envious of others. However, Dōsan Hanyū has inexplicably become incredibly popular, becoming a top star in the Thirteenth Division and gaining many fans.

Is this the person you're looking for?

This picture was taken a few days after Dōsan Hanyū had assumed the role of acting captain of the Second Division.

Wearing a Shinigami uniform, with a vice-captain's insignia on his shoulder and a Zanpakuto at his waist, but mainly because of its height?

How come you've grown so tall in just a few days?

"Is this the Acting Captain Hanyū?"

Acting team leader.

Is he already the acting team leader after only one month?

Hitsugaya thought, "I could do that too," and instantly his desire to become Soul Reaper diminished.

"It's him. Can you ask him to come see me?"

"No way." Jidanbō refused outright. "What are you thinking? I'm the gatekeeper; how can I abandon my post?"

Then why are you asking me so many pointless questions?

"Please, please help me! I have a life-or-death situation! My family has been kidnapped!"

Jidanbō lowered his head, but the white-haired boy was too short; no matter how low he looked, he couldn't see the brat's expression.

"That's certainly possible. If you promise me one thing, I can help pass it on."

In the Second Division, Dōsan Hanyū sat in the seat that once belonged to Soi Fon, reviewing documents. Compared to the Tenth Division, this workload was a piece of cake.

After several days of hard work, he finally paid off the debt owed to the Second Division.

Indeed, the law is the most powerful weapon.

The price to pay is that you hardly see any Soul Reapers in the 11th Division's area of responsibility; those who survive are mostly those on missions.

Initially, the Second Division began capturing the 11th Division's Soul Reaper.

I remained silent because I wasn't part of the 11th Division.

Three days later, the Seireitei improved, and they stopped arresting people.

"Acting Captain, the Fourth Seat of the Seventh Division, Jirōbō Ikkanzaka, requests an audience."

"Please let him in."

Jirōbō Ikkanzaka is Jidanbō's younger brother. Although he is only the Fourth Seat, he is quite famous in the Thirteenth Division and has inherited the name "Kamaitachi" from Kenpachi Azashiro.

His only defeat in a century was at the hands of Tetsuzaemon Iba, which cost him his position as vice-captain of the Seventh Division.

"Excuse me for bothering you, this is my elder brother, a letter from Jidanbō."

Jirōbō respectfully handed over the letter written by Tōshirō. While Dōsan Hanyū was reading the letter, Jirōbō couldn't help but look up and pay attention to Dōsan Hanyū's face.

These days, this Lord Hanyū famous.

Is the news about the Ninth Division true?

However, under the watchful eyes of at least several hundred pairs of eyes, Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi of the Twelfth Division did not appear.

"It's Tōshirō."

Dōsan thought of that white-haired brat; he was isolated because of his identity, while the brat was isolated because of his appearance.

Although Tōshirō didn't visit the shop very frequently, the two did find solace in each other for a period of time.

The letter was very simple, and judging from the handwriting, Tōshirō's writing was quite messy.

The letter's central message can be summarized in just one sentence.

Tōshirō Hitsugaya's childhood friend, Momo Hinamori, has gone missing.

Thinking of the equally kind and shy Momo Hinamori, Dōsan Hanyū couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, feeling somewhat worried.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Jirōbō."

"Acting Captain Hanyū is too kind." Jirōbō wisely lowered her head and withdrew.

Dōsan stood up, retrieved his Zanpakuto, and used Shunpo to arrive at the Hakutōmon.

"Could you please open the door, Mr. Jidanbō?" Dōsan Hanyū out. Jidanbō worked diligently, but Gao was arrogant and disdainful of others.

"I'm so sorry, Acting Captain Hanyū." Jidanbō hurriedly raised the Hakutōmon and let Dōsan Hanyū out.

May Captain Hanyū!

What a grand display!

And Dōsan Hanyū actually grew taller.

In Hitsugaya's eyes, Dōsan Hanyū walked out of the towering gate, and the once arrogant and foolish big guy was bowing and scraping as he apologized to him.

This was the first time Hitsugaya had the idea of becoming Soul Reaper).

What's going on with Momo Hinamori?

"She went out to buy something last night, but she hasn't come back yet."

That means it's been almost twenty hours.

Where did she end up?

"Kobayashi Izakaya."

That was the place where Dōsan Hanyū month ago.