Shura Field (1)

Liu Ziyun dragged his heavy steps back to the dormitory, feeling as if all his strength had been drained, and collapsed onto the bed. He stared at the ceiling, his mind replaying the scene Captain's Office — Retsu Unohana's dangerous gaze, Isane Kotetsu's angry stare, and his own disheveled appearance.

[How do I resolve this?] He racked his brains, [Xiao Lielie is clearly jealous, and Isane is angry too... This harem isn't even started yet, and it's already going to collapse!]

He rolled over, buried his face in the pillow, and let out a muffled groan.

[I need to find a solution. I still need to start with Isane Kotetsu.] He rallied himself and began planning for tomorrow. [I dare not provoke Xiao Lielie for now. I need to appease Isane first.]

He closed his eyes, and the image of Isane Kotetsu Isane's always gentle smile appeared in his mind.

[I'll go to the Comprehensive Treatment Center to see her tomorrow. She usually treats the wounded and sick there, so I should be able to see her.]

Lost in thought, he drifted off to sleep. Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating his face with a slightly silly grin.

The following morning.

Liu Ziyun up early, washed up quickly, and went straight to the Comprehensive Treatment Center. He wandered around the treatment center again and again, his eyes fixed on the entrance, but he still didn't see that familiar figure.

[Strange... Is Isane not coming here today?]

He stopped a passing medical team member. "Excuse me, where is Isane Kotetsu, the Third Seat holder, today?"

The team member glanced at him and respectfully replied, "Liu Ziyun, the Fifth Seat, Isane Kotetsu, the Third Seat holder, are in the Captain's Office today, working alongside the captain."

Liu Ziyun's heart skipped a beat: [The Captain's Office? With Xiao Lielie?]

He thanked the team member, and then, as if possessed, walked to the vicinity of the Captain's Office. He paced back and forth outside, circling around and around, his eyes occasionally glancing at the tightly closed door.

[How can I get close to Isane alone?] he thought to himself. [If the two of them get together, I'll be in another chaotic situation. I need to find a way to get Isane out of there by myself.]

He paced around outside, his steps quickening, his brow furrowing more and more. Little did he know, his anxious state was being observed by the two people Captain's Office.

Captain's Office.

Retsu Unohana sat at the tea table, holding a cup of hot tea, her gaze falling through the window onto the figure pacing back and forth outside. A mischievous smile curled at the corner of her lips, a smile that carried a hint of amusement, a hint of smugness, and a touch of tenderness that she herself was unaware of.

She turned to look at Isane Kotetsu sitting opposite her. The girl was looking down, absentmindedly organizing documents. Her movements had slowed down noticeably, and her eyes were somewhat unfocused, glancing every now and then at the figure circling outside the window.

"Isane," Retsu Unohana said softly, her voice tinged with a hint of teasing, "You seem distracted. What's wrong, missing Liu Ziyun?"

Isane Kotetsu's face instantly flushed crimson, the red spreading from her cheeks to her ears. She looked up and said bitterly, "Who would want him! That womanizer! He even wants a harem! He even... even you, Captain! He's got some nerve!"

She grew angrier as she spoke, her chest heaving, and the documents in her hands crumpled in her grip.

Retsu Unohana found her expression amusing. She put down her teacup, her tone becoming serious. "What if he doesn't have a harem? Would you still be willing to be with him?"

Isane Kotetsu paused, her blush deepening. She lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer, almost inaudible. "I don't want to... He's just a womanizer. You said it yourself, you've known him for almost a hundred years, and he's always been thinking about building a harem..."

Retsu Unohana looked at her bashful appearance and gently shook her head. This girl clearly has feelings for that guy, but she stubbornly refuses to admit it.

She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the silly boy still spinning around outside. "Go outside and call Liu Ziyun in. He's about to break his legs walking out there."

Isane Kotetsu looked up, her face still flushed. "Oh... okay, okay."

She stood up and walked towards the door. The instant she opened it, her expression turned cold, as if she had become a completely different person. The change was so swift that even Retsu Unohana couldn't help but admire her inwardly—this girl has pretty good acting skills.

Outside the door.

Liu Ziyun was pacing around with his head down, muttering something to himself. Hearing the door open, he abruptly looked up and met Isane Kotetsu's cold eyes.

"Liu Ziyun, Fifth Seat," Isane Kotetsu's voice was so cold it could freeze someone to death, every word sounding like it came from an ice cellar, "The captain wants you to come in."

Liu Ziyun paused for a moment, then immediately plastered a fawning smile on his face. He brazenly ran forward and grabbed Isane Kotetsu's hand. The hand was soft and warm, sending a shiver down his spine. "Isane, don't be angry anymore, okay?"

Isane Kotetsu's face flushed instantly. She tried to pull her hand away, but found that Liu Ziyun holding it tightly, and she couldn't break free at all. The strength was just right, neither hurting her nor making it easy for her to escape. "Let go of me!"

Liu Ziyun not only didn't let go, but held on even tighter. He shook her hand and said in a pitiful tone, "I won't let go! Please don't be angry... Look how sincere and genuine I am, please forgive me just this once, okay?"

Isane Kotetsu looked at his shameless appearance, feeling both annoyed and amused. She wanted to get angry, but couldn't; she wanted to pull her hand away, but couldn't. For a moment, she didn't know what to do, and could only stand there blushing, letting him hold her hand.

Just then, Retsu Unohana's voice came from the Captain's Office, carrying a dangerous undertone. "Liu Ziyun, why aren't you coming in? You've been harassing my Lieutenant outside, do you believe I'll go out and chop you up right now?"

Liu Ziyun shivered, but still didn't let go of Isane Kotetsu's hand. He pulled her along and quickly walked into the Captain's Office.

Isane Kotetsu blushed and let him lead her, a complex emotion welling up inside her. She could feel the warmth of his hand, the strength of his fingers, and his almost obstinate insistence.