Panties and School

Aizen sat on a tall stone chair in Las Noches, with Gin Ichimaru standing behind him and Kaname Tōsen at his side.

From the shadows, Gin Ichimaru smiled and said to Aizen, "So, Lord Aizen, what are you planning to do about Ten Unohana and those two Menos Grande, Starrk and Tier Harribel? You know Baraggan really hates Ten Unohana."

Aizen leaned back in his chair. "For now, don't make any rash moves against Starrk or Harribel. After all, provoking Ten Unohana now wouldn't be wise, and our main task at the moment is to find the other Hōgyoku."

As he spoke, Aizen took out a piece of blackish-purple jade. It was the Hōgyoku he had created, an advanced item that ran throughout the world of Bleach.

At the same time, another person was holding an identical Hōgyoku: Kisuke Urahara in the World of the Living.

Since Yoruichi had gone with Ten Unohana and was no longer handling these matters, Kisuke Urahara had no choice but to seal the dangerous object.

No one knew about the sealing. Kisuke Urahara knew how calculating Aizen was and that he had schemes laid everywhere. If too many people knew and word leaked to Aizen, the consequences would be unimaginable...

But none of these matters had anything to do with Ten Unohana for now. He was focused on one thing: practicing the Quincy Cero. He spent the rest of his time flirting with the women, living a carefree life.

"Big Brother Ten, let's go shopping..." Yoruichi said coyly.

The other women had teased Yoruichi plenty over the past few days. Because she had insisted on taking the lead, Ten Unohana made her blush all the way down to her neck every time.

"Ask Masaki. I don't have time!" Ten Unohana was frustrated. For some reason, his training had hit a bottleneck. His Quincy Cero lacked only the final step of condensation, but he just couldn't succeed at that last stage.

Masaki, who was eating, heard Ten Unohana's voice. With her mouth stuffed full, she looked up and made a series of "mm, mm, mm, mm" sounds to make her presence known.

After finally swallowing what was in her mouth, she said, "I want to go with Ten. Otherwise, I'm not going either."

Ten Unohana said helplessly, "All right, all right. I know you want me to take a break, but if I don't finish developing this Cero, I won't be in the mood to shop."

Masaki came over and looked at Ten Unohana with a smile. "Ten, come on. Didn't you say you'd be free for the next few decades? You have plenty of time—"

Ten Unohana helplessly let Masaki pull him out onto the street.

Then Ten Unohana happily regretted not coming out sooner...

"Big Brother Ten, look at this outfit..." Yoruichi called out, pulling Masaki out of the fitting room.

Gulp. Ten Unohana swallowed, staring blankly at Yoruichi and Masaki. Yoruichi wore shorts, riding boots, and a bikini top. Temptation, naked temptation. Her scorching figure looked even hotter in that outfit. Yoruichi stood with her hands on her hips, and when she saw the desire in Ten Unohana's eyes, she thrust her chest out even farther.

Then Masaki quietly stepped out from behind Yoruichi. Ten Unohana felt as though his nose was about to start bleeding. What was going on here?!

Masaki was wearing a little tank top and a miniskirt, with her small feet bare. None of that was the main point, though. The main point was that Masaki didn't seem to be wearing any panties! Ten Unohana was utterly shocked. When had Masaki become so bold?

Yoruichi nudged Masaki gently and whispered, "Well?! I told you Big Brother Ten would be dumbstruck, didn't I?!"

Masaki nodded shyly. Ten Unohana pretended to be serious and said, "Nice, very nice. I like it." As he spoke, he stole another glance at the two women.

Then he said solemnly, "All right, there's something I need to say. I really like you dressed like this, but don't wear it outside. I'd get jealous."

Ten Unohana's undisguised jealousy left both women speechless. They nodded and said, "Got it. We won't."

After that, Masaki suddenly pushed Ten Unohana outside. "Ten, wait out here for a bit. We're going to buy some other clothes."

With that, she went back in. At the entrance, still a little worried, she looked back and stressed again, "Don't come in!"

Ten Unohana wondered what clothes Masaki and Yoruichi were buying that required such secrecy. Could it be... underwear???

It had to be said that although Ten Unohana wasn't a woman, his intuition was still quite accurate. That was right: Yoruichi and Masaki had gone to the lingerie section, and not just any lingerie section, but the erotic one...

Masaki blushed as she stole occasional glances at the various daring "garments" on the racks, while Yoruichi, just as red-faced, pretended to browse boldly...

All sorts of thoughts filled the two women's minds!

At last, after who knew how long, Yoruichi and Masaki came out with a small handbag each, their faces red. The bags were sealed tight, so nothing inside could be seen.

Ten Unohana smacked his lips, a little disappointed.

"Let's go!" Yoruichi said, pretending to be carefree.

Ten Unohana didn't call her out, and the three of them walked slowly down the street.

But then—

"Screech—"

A tremendous screech of brakes rang through the air, and everyone on the street turned toward the sound.

"Huh?" Ten Unohana spotted the central figure in the accident at a glance.

Orihime Inoue? Ten Unohana wondered. The reason was simple: the hairpins the little girl wore were the Shun Shun Rikka from the original Bleach, the ability Aizen called an intrusion into the realm of the gods.

Ten Unohana walked over slowly, thinking, What happened? That's not how Sora Inoue died in the original story?!

What Ten Unohana didn't know was that the accident had happened because the two women beside him had made the driver take another look.

And then

there was no "and then"...

Ten Unohana crouched beside Sora Inoue, looked at him, and said, "He can't be saved."

"Hah, I know. Could you... do me a favor and look after Orihime?" Sora Inoue said weakly.

Ten Unohana smiled. "Sure! And let me tell you, you and Orihime will see each other again someday. Really, I'm not lying."

Sora Inoue clearly didn't believe him. He looked at Orihime Inoue, his eyes full of endless reluctance to leave her...

"All right, do you believe me now?!" Ten Unohana said to Sora Inoue's soul.

Sora Inoue said in surprise, "You can see me?!"

Ten Unohana lowered his voice. "We won't talk about it now. Follow me in a bit, and we'll talk tonight."

Orihime Inoue heard all of this... She stared blankly at Ten Unohana, a thousand thoughts running through her mind.

Then everything followed naturally: the burial, compensation, and a whole series of other matters.

Thanks to Ten Unohana's Uten Group, everything was handled smoothly.

That night,

the pedestrians on the street gradually dwindled.

Ten Unohana slowly got up and went outside.

"Could you take me with you? I want to see my brother one last time," Orihime Inoue said softly, tears rippling in her eyes.

Ten Unohana thought for a moment, then nodded and picked her up. "But you can't see your brother right now, because your powers haven't manifested yet."

As soon as Ten Unohana finished speaking, Orihime Inoue's tears overflowed.

"Fine, forget it. All right, Orihime, don't be scared in a moment. Then you'll be able to see your brother."

"Mm, Orihime won't be scared."

Where Sora Inoue was

Ten Unohana yawned in boredom as he watched the scene before him.

Ten Unohana held Orihime Inoue's hand. A chain from her chest connected her to her body not far away.

Sora Inoue and Orihime Inoue had already been talking for a long time.

Ten Unohana stepped forward. "All right, if this goes on any longer, it'll affect Orihime's body. I'll perform a Soul Burial for you now. When you reach Soul Society, find the Fourth Division Captain. She's my mother. Ask her to arrange a life for you there! If anyone stops you, just give them my name." With that, Ten Unohana slowly raised Lisa Yadōmaru's Zanpakuto and performed Sora Inoue's Soul Burial. Then he returned Orihime Inoue's soul to her body and carried her unconscious form away at high speed.

"So this is the little girl you abducted, Ten??" Mashiro Kuna's words left Ten Unohana speechless.

Ignoring Mashiro Kuna's antics, Ten Unohana looked at the unconscious Orihime Inoue and sank into thought...

"What's wrong, Ten?" Masaki asked curiously. "Why are you frowning?"

Ten Unohana said, "I'm wondering what to do about Orihime's schooling."

"Huh?! Big Brother Ten, don't you have a group? Can't you just leave it to them?" Yoruichi asked in puzzlement.

Ten Unohana nodded. "I guess that's all I can do for now."

He made a call to "Pangpang."

"Hello, Pangpang?"

"Mm, it's me. Let me ask you something. Do you have any schools under your name?"

"What? Lots of them? Which one's the best?"

"Universities? Forget universities."

"Karakura First High School? What about elementary schools? Do you have any?"

"Oh, it's the elementary school affiliated with Karakura First High School? Good, that'll do. I'm sending you a student, so make sure you take good care of her."

"Mm, we'll do as you said. Good. Keep working hard, and when the time comes, I'll modify you again and see if I can extend your lifespan a little more. Your children should be able to receive the same treatment then, too."

"Don't thank me yet. You have to handle my business properly first."

"Mm, that's it."

Ten Unohana hung up and let out a long breath. "All right, it's settled!"

At that moment, a little girl's clear voice rang out. "Big Brother, you're playing favorites. You didn't arrange anything for me..."

As she spoke, her tears began to fall.

"Oh, oh, oh, don't cry, our Ikumi. You should know that Big Brother picked out a school for you long ago!" Ten Unohana hurriedly comforted little Ikumi Unagiya, who was crying her eyes out.

Ikumi Unagiya tilted her head and stared at him with wide eyes. "Really?!"

"Really. Little Ikumi is going to middle school, so that's where you'll go. And let me tell you, Big Sister Masaki will be the principal of the high school next to your middle school!" Ten Unohana felt exhausted. But for the sake of raising her, mm, it was all worth it!

Masaki waited until Ikumi, still half doubtful, came over before asking Ten Unohana, "What's this about being a principal?"

Ten Unohana said, "You'll be the principal of Karakura First High School. A few interesting people will go there in the future. Go on ahead and get things ready; I'll follow afterward."

"Oh, I see. All right, then!"