The Stationed Soul Reapers Disappear (1)

Seeing Liu Ziyun's disheveled retreating figure, Retsu Unohana and Isane Kotetsu exchanged a smile. In that smile, there was helplessness, doting, and a hint of indescribable tenderness.

A brief silence fell over the Captain's Office. Afternoon sunlight streamed in through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor, and the aroma of tea wafted gently through the air.

Retsu Unohana picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and then looked at Isane Kotetsu sitting opposite her. Her eyes held seriousness, concern, and a hint of probing. "Isane, have you thought this through?"

Isane Kotetsu's face flushed slightly. She lowered her head, her voice tinged with panic, "Captain, what... what are you thinking about?"

Retsu Unohana put down her teacup, her gaze deepening. "He's got his eye on me. So if I disagree, he'll definitely go berserk. So what about you? Are you willing to become a member of his harem?"

Hearing this, Isane Kotetsu sighed silently. She lowered her head, not daring to let Retsu Unohana see the complex emotions in her eyes.

[I thought you wouldn't agree, Captain...] she thought to herself. [Looks like you're tempted... What am I supposed to do? I'm tempted too... But I don't want him to have a harem...]

She raised her head, trying to appear calm, but her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner turmoil. "Captain, how could I possibly become a member of his harem? He can only dream about it!"

Looking at her conflicted expression, Retsu Unohana felt both amused and sorry for her. This girl clearly had feelings for that guy, but she stubbornly refused to admit it.

She sighed softly, her tone softening further. "Isane, think it over carefully. I think if you don't agree, he might do something unexpected. Sigh..."

Isane Kotetsu remained silent. She didn't know how to answer, so she could only lower her head and let her thoughts churn within her.

Meanwhile, Liu Ziyun fled back to his team in a disheveled state, plopping down in a chair and panting heavily. His heart was pounding, and the terrifying scene from just moments before kept replaying in his mind.

[When will these days ever end?] he lamented inwardly, [Sigh, running a harem is no easy feat...]

He shook his head, picked up the documents on the table, and began to work diligently. Although he was filled with helplessness, he knew that all he could do now was wait—wait for the day when those two women would truly accept him.

"Someday..." he silently vowed in his heart, "Someday, I will make you all willingly become my harem."

Time flows like water, passing by silently.

And so, Liu Ziyun continued to live a quiet life in the Fourth Division, spending two more years there.

In the past two years, he has used every trick in the book to coax and Isane Kotetsu Retsu Unohana and Isane Kotetsu.

He learned to read people's expressions, to cater to their preferences, and to say the right thing at the right time. He would quietly offer Retsu Unohana a cup of hot tea when she was tired; he would secretly help Isane Kotetsu organize her documents when she was busy; and he would tell her a few jokes he had learned from the World of the Living when they were in a good mood to make them happy.

Gradually, Retsu Unohana and Isane Kotetsu's attitude towards him improved.

The most obvious change is that Retsu Unohana no longer drags him to practice "Zanjutsu" all the time. This greatly relieved Liu Ziyun - you see, every time he finished practicing, his legs would be covered with scars, and he would walk with a limp.

But instead, most of the team's work was left to Liu Ziyun. He was busy from morning till night, dealing with mountains of medical documents, guiding new team members, and teaching them the techniques of using the barrier to Kaidō the Barrier...

[Is this... a tacit approval?] Liu Ziyun often thought to himself, a silly smile creeping onto his lips.

On this day, Liu Ziyun was busy in the Medical Room when Isane Kotetsu suddenly appeared at the door. Her face was solemn, completely different from her usual gentleness.

"Ziyun," her voice tinged with urgency, "The captain wants you there. Apparently, the Tenth Division has gone missing in the World of the Living."

Liu Ziyun. He looked up, a complex light flashing in his eyes: [Is it about to begin...?]

He put down his pen, stood up, and said to Isane Kotetsu, "Yes, let's go."

The two walked side by side toward the Captain's Office. Along the way, Isane Kotetsu hesitated several times before finally saying nothing. Liu Ziyun could sense her worry, but he also walked silently without uttering a word.

Captain's Office.

Retsu Unohana sat upright at the tea table, several documents spread out in front of her. Seeing the two enter, she looked up, her gaze falling on Liu Ziyun: "Isane telling you? The members of the Tenth Division have gone missing in the World of the Living."

Liu Ziyun nodded and asked directly, "Did the captain of the Tenth Division go to the World of the Living?"

Retsu Unohana shook her head. "Not yet."

Liu Ziyun pondered for a moment, then said, "Yes, now we need to keep an eye on the captain of the Tenth Division and see when he goes to the World of the Living. Let me know when he sets off for the World of the Living world, and I'll go with him, just in case."

Retsu Unohana nodded. "Okay. Then you should start handing over your work and take a vacation. It'll cause chaos in the team if you suddenly leave."

Liu Ziyun replied, "Okay, I'll go hand over my work now."

After saying that, he turned and left the Captain's Office. His back was firm and resolute.

Isane Kotetsu watched Liu Ziyun leave, and only after his figure disappeared through the door did she turn to look at Retsu Unohana. A hint of worry crossed her eyes. "Captain, is this matter... very important?"

Retsu Unohana sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her voice. "Yes, it's very important. Sigh... the captain of the Tenth Division will be replaced again."

Isane Kotetsu's eyes widened in shock. "Will Captain Shiba be in any danger?"

Retsu Unohana shook her head. "There is danger, but it's not fatal. However, there are other things that made him leave."

Isane Kotetsu pressed, "Do you really have to leave? Captain Shiba is actually a pretty good person..."

Retsu Unohana looked at her, a complex expression in her eyes. "As Ziyun said, there's nothing we can do. We can't interfere with these things; we can only ensure that things develop as Ziyun foreseen. Otherwise, it will affect the future, and might even impact the Three Worlds."