Are there many blind people in Soul Society? To rephrase that: Are there many sick people in Soul Society?
Actually, there are quite a few. Jun doesn't understand why souls get sick. For example, Jun and Isuzu, and all the Soul Reaper except for Jūshirō Ukitake —note, all of them! I've never seen one get sick.
However, some people do have physical weaknesses, meaning their strength attributes don't improve. Byakuya Kuchiki's father, Sōjun Kuchiki, was such a person, but that didn't hinder his Spiritual Power cultivation. He was also very strong in Kidō and other techniques. In addition, the Kuchiki Clan's Zanpakuto doesn't care about strength, so it wasn't a big problem. Besides, he's never been seen to be sick.
So having an illness and a disability shouldn't be considered the same thing. Oh dear, I seem to have gone off-topic.
It seems they're definitely not the same thing, because Kaname Tōsen only blind, which is something he was born with. He never had any illnesses before or after becoming Soul Reaper, hahaha, we've gone off-topic.
So why is he disabled? Uh, okay, never mind. Anyway, Jun saw the disabled child and confirmed that the child was Kaname Tōsen.
So this marriage of Kakyō seems to be the sole reason why Tōsen later rebelled against Soul Society. In other words, this young woman will die, and at the hands of her husband.
Tōsen appears to be around Jūshirō or fifteen years old, but his fiancée Tachikawa Kakyō, is already an adult. Therefore, it seems the two are related as siblings.
Since Kakyō was born in Soul Society, and Tōsen, a ferryman, actually didn't have a better life, being blind, it's likely that Kakyō took care of Tōsen and was very kind to Tōsen.
Then, Miss Kakyō became Soul Reaper. She would visit her little brother whenever she came home and talk about what she would do after becoming Soul Reaper.
In Tōsen's memory, Miss Kakyō was a girl who constantly spoke of justice and had a strong sense of righteousness, and she always instilled a sense of justice in Tōsen. This might be related to her life; after all, she lived a very comfortable life, was from a high-ranking Rukongai, and had a family in...
For Tōsen, none of these things mattered; to him, Miss Kakyō was the most important. When Tōsen was young, he was bullied because he was blind, and his life was difficult. Then, an angel came into his life—Miss Kakyō.
So, in the days that followed, Kakyō had mixed feelings about the justice that Tōsen talked about. Tōsen had his own thoughts, but they were different. He thought it was cool that Tōsen -san had become Soul Reaper, and that she had the power to achieve the justice she always talked about. He was happy for her.
Then the young lady got married. Actually, Tōsen had feelings for Kakyō, but he was insecure because he was blind and came from a poor background. Although he felt hostility towards him, he still silently offered his blessings.
Then Miss Kakyō died, killed by her husband. The Central 46 ruled her not guilty, as did Tachikawa Jin. Was it because he was a high-ranking noble? What's wrong with killing someone? Killing an ordinary Soul Reaper should be a crime? Impossible!
For others, they could simply endure it and let it pass; they indeed couldn't overthrow the powerful nobles. But for Chun, this verdict was powerful; it was a counterattack by the Retainer faction, a psychological maneuver.
A Grim Soul Reaper is killed by a high-ranking nobleman, and the nobleman is acquitted. This verdict seems wrong no matter how you look at it. The Central 46 could try to absolve themselves of responsibility, though they can't completely escape it. The Central 46 already have a bad reputation, but acquitting them would be excessive. Therefore, the greatest hatred can still be directed at the high-ranking nobleman.
This counterattack was undeniably brilliant. It brought the entire series of events to a close, which is true for other Soul Reaper, but not for Tōsen.
The most important woman to him died. The gentle young lady who had always taken care of him was gone. The woman who was Isshin committed to justice and the justice of Soul Society died under the sword of no justice. Moreover, her value was erased by the unjust judgment. The murderer was not guilty!
So Tōsen enrolled in the Shin'ō Academy, eventually becoming Soul Reaper, and then participated in Aizen's plan—all of this was inevitable. From the very beginning, Tōsen's purpose in becoming Soul Reaper was to destroy Soul Society, to overthrow everything that existed there, all for the sake of justice!
"Should we stop this girl from dying?" Chun wondered silently.
"Chun~ You've been spacing out ever since you got back, what's wrong?"
"Hmm? Uh, nothing. By the way, Lingling, what do you think of this Tachikawa?"
"What do you think?" Isuzu thought for a moment. "How would you describe him? He has a certain masculine charm, that's right! Very dashing and heroic, just like Thunder Charge."
"I think so too. Should we give Thunder Charge to her?"
"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about!? If Thunder Charge gave it to her, wouldn't your abilities be exposed!? Are you looking for death!?"
Jun slapped his forehead. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he wasn't thinking before he spoke. It was impossible for him to act this way, but Jun wanted to guide Isuzu to get to know this little sister, Kakyō, who was indeed like a younger sister to Jun.
Having made contact, I feel it might be possible to prevent future incidents from escalating, though the chances are slim. But oh well, it's hard to control this kind of thing.
Unless
Why did you ask me to come out for drinks?
"Something came up."
"What's wrong?"
Chun secretly invited Tachikawa Zan out for drinks.
"I just want to ask you, how did the conflict between you and your brother come about?"
Why are you asking this?
This shows that Jun and Tachikawa Zan a good relationship. If the relationship wasn't good enough, wouldn't asking this question be asking a fight? What business is it of yours what happens to their family affairs? Right?
"We're practically family now. The other day at your wedding, I felt a little uncomfortable with your brother's behavior. You know my sword is Clear Rain, the sword that slays Evil Reverence. And my apprentice's sword, Muramasa, can materialize props. Clear Rain told your brother..."
Jun didn't need to say anything more; it was already a clear indication. Tachikawa Zan's expression darkened, but after hesitating for a moment, he spoke.
"Isn't Evil Reverence's a bit too much?"
"This is what my knife sensed, not me."
But Jun's explanation completely convinced Tachikawa Zan, because in Soul Society, nothing was more convincing than the feeling of a sword.
"Tsk~, what are you worried about?"
"I've met your brother before, and I didn't see anything wrong with him. So, is there some special reason for this wedding?"
"You mean my sister-in-law?" Tachikawa Zan frowned, deep in thought, not even noticing the drinks being served. After a while, he said uncertainly, "That can't be, right?"
How so?
"This involves some secrets of our Tachikawa Family, so I can't tell you. I'm sorry."
"That's alright, just be careful."
"Tsk~ What's with all the 'be careful' stuff? It's hard to say. Just forget about it, Chun. If my brother really wanted to do that, I, as his sister-in-law, would be dead meat. And there's nothing anyone can do about it. No one can get any information out of me, because it's a secret of Tachikawa."
"I'm sorry, it seems I inquired about something I shouldn't have."
"It's alright, you won't find out anyway. I'll try to say something about it. Has the Evil Reverence of Tachikawa really gotten to this point? Heh, tsk tsk tsk..."
"Alright then, let's have a drink."
"Alright, ma'am, the bill!" Tachikawa Zan yelled, about to leave. "Um, big brother, I'll be going now. This drink wasn't very interesting. I'll treat you next time. Jun~, you didn't tell anyone about this, did you?"
How could I tell anyone this?
"That's good, thank you so much, brother. See you later."
Jun later didn't know what exactly happened to the Tachikawa Family, but it seemed that something unpleasant had occurred, and according to Kakyō, Miss Isuzu's mental state wasn't very good.
It was only then that Jun realized Isuzu was also in the Thirteenth Division. There was no need to make such an obvious effort to build a relationship; simply having a good rapport within the team would suffice.
Isuzu said their relationship was alright, and she even asked why he looked so haggard, but what can you do if he won't tell you?
"And I felt there was something off about her eyes."
How so?
There's something hard to describe, something I can't quite put my finger on, and I'm not good at describing it either, oh dear~
"Should we invite her over for a visit?"
Isuzu came over to Jun with her arms crossed, "Oh my~ darling~, why are you so concerned about Kakyō? Hmm~?"
"Tsk~, would you believe me if I said I was worried about her life?"
"Huh? Honey, where did you get this juicy news from again?" Isuzu believed her immediately. "No way! Kakyō is a good kid, you can't let her be in any danger! I'll invite her tomorrow, she absolutely has to come to our house, I'll drag her over if I have to!"
Chun never expected his casual remark to be so effective. It seems he's already considered a demigod in Isuzu's eyes, a know-it-all and omniscient being in Soul Society. Things will be much easier from now on.
Isuzu was very efficient; she actually brought the girl back the next day. It was then that Jun got a good look at the girl for the first time.
She's undeniably beautiful. Her face has a slightly masculine air, but her willow-leaf eyebrows add a touch of softness—that's what makes her so striking. Her shoulder-length hair is just the right length, and her eyes are very expressive. Wearing Shihakushō gives her a slightly androgynous feel, yet she doesn't lose any of her femininity.
At this moment, Jun did notice that she looked somewhat haggard, but her eyes were bright, and Jun saw the situation Isuzu had described; there was an indescribable determination in her eyes.
Welcome to the Shimizu Family.
Hello, hello~ Sorry to bother you.
"Oh dear, Kakyō, don't be so cautious. I told you, our family isn't that particular, and Chun doesn't have that many requirements either."
Chun noticed that this girl treated him differently. It wasn't love—Chun wasn't that shameless—but rather a kind of restraint.
Am I that scary? Why do you seem afraid of me?
"Huh? No, no, I..."
Kakyō said this but didn't dare look at Jun, an attitude that Isuzu found very strange.
"Kakyō, what's wrong with you? You're not usually like this in the team. Honey, did you scare him?!"
Kakyō, the girl, anxiously protested, "That's not true! Shimizu-san didn't scare me! I..."
But as soon as she said that, she realized something was wrong. She was too agitated. Seeing Isuzu's suspicious look and innocent expression, she finally blushed, buried her head, and whispered...
"Please don't get into a conflict, you two. Um... I really admire Shimizu-san. This is my first time meeting my idol, and I lost my composure a bit. I'm sorry."
"Eh~!?" Isuzu exclaimed in surprise.
Junya was completely bewildered. What was going on? This righteous girl was idolizing him? Was this some kind of fan meeting?
"Well, haha, I was surprised too. I even have admirers and stuff."
"Oh, not at all! Shimizu-san has many admirers. You're a hero of Soul Society!"
"Ha~", Chun scratched his head. "I haven't heard that title in a long time. Thank you for your admiration. Don't be so reserved. Since you admire me, relax a little and listen to me, okay?"
"Oh~"
Kakyō is somewhat normal now. I think this invitation might really be a stroke of genius; perhaps her self-admiration can save this girl.