The Tsundere Isane Kotetsu

Isane Kotetsu stormed out of the Captain's Office, her steps almost flying. But as soon as she disappeared from Retsu Unohana's sight, her expression underwent a strange change, a sly smile appearing on her previously angry face.

[Oh dear, I finally fooled the captain...] She thought smugly to herself, walking briskly forward. [Ugh, that womanizer, three palaces, six courtyards, seventy-two concubines? Humph, I won't cause him any trouble. Seventy-two concubines? Dream on!]

She walked with her head held high and her steps light as she headed toward Liu Ziyun's workplace. Her posture was like that of a proud little peacock, neck held high, ready to judge its prey. The team members along the way all turned to look at her, wondering what was wrong with their usually gentle and approachable Lieutenant today.

Meanwhile, Liu Ziyun was busy handing over his work in the team. A thick stack of documents was piled up in front of him, and he was explaining various precautions to the team members who were taking over. Although he was full of anxiety about the future, his actions were still professional and serious. He carefully checked each document and repeatedly reminded them of every detail.

"This patient's condition is rather unique; they require examinations three times a day..."

"These medicinal herbs require careful attention to temperature and humidity during storage..."

"You need to keep up with the teaching progress of the Barrier Kaidō..."

Just as he was giving his long-winded explanation, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Liu Ziyun looked up and saw Isane Kotetsu standing at the door, looking at him with an expression that said, "Come and coax me." Her eyes were filled with coquettishness, expectation, and a hint of unfathomable depth, like a cat waiting to be petted by its owner, yet pretending to be proud.

Liu Ziyun instantly transformed into a sycophant, scurrying over to Isane Kotetsu with lightning speed, a fawning smile plastered on his face. The speed of his change of expression was comparable to the face-changing act in Sichuan opera. "Isane, what brings you here?"

Isane Kotetsu snorted coldly, a hint of arrogance in her voice. She raised her head slightly and glanced at him sideways. "Hmph! Shouldn't I be here? Don't forget I'm the Lieutenant of the Fourth Division. Isn't it normal for me to be here to work?"

Liu Ziyun quickly waved his hand, his attitude so sincere and his posture so humble, comparable to a subordinate meeting a superior. "No, no! Welcome, Lieutenant Kotetsu! May I ask what your orders are, Lieutenant?"

Isane Kotetsu found his sycophantic behavior amusing, but maintained a cool and aloof expression. "Hurry up and finish handing over your work, then come with me. I have something to ask you."

Liu Ziyun nodded repeatedly, his head bobbing like a chicken pecking at rice. "Okay, okay! Please wait a moment!"

He turned and ran back to his desk, quickly finding the person to hand over the work and handing over all the remaining tasks in one go. His speed stunned the team member who was taking over—the person who had just been meticulously explaining everything was now rushing off like he was in a hurry to be reborn!

After finishing everything, he ran back to Isane Kotetsu, rubbing his hands together with a fawning expression. "Lieutenant, I'm done! Let's go!"

Isane Kotetsu didn't say anything, just snorted coldly and turned to leave. Liu Ziyun followed behind her like a lackey, step by step, looking as obsequious as could be.

Isane Kotetsu led Liu Ziyun through a maze of twists and turns until they arrived at an empty barracks. It had clearly been abandoned for a long time; the room contained only a few old chairs, faded talismans hanging on the walls, and a faint musty smell permeated the air.

Isane Kotetsu looked around to make sure no one was there, then found a chair, crossed his legs, and clasped his arms over his chest, adopting a haughty posture like a queen interrogating a prisoner.

She stared coldly at Liu Ziyun, her gaze scrutinizing and judging him, as if trying to see right through him. "Go and close the door. I have something to ask you."

Liu Ziyun didn't say a word and obediently went to close the door. His actions were as submissive as a puppy being scolded by its owner.

Isane Kotetsu looked at him, a dangerous smile playing on her lips. That smile contained cunning, smugness, and a complex, indescribable emotion. "I heard you're planning to have a harem of three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines? Come, tell me, who are they?"

Liu Ziyun instantly broke out in a cold sweat, fine beads of sweat visibly forming on his forehead. He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but found his tongue was tied in knots, completely unresponsive. "No... no! What kind of three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines? I'm not an ancient emperor, how could I possibly have such a large harem?"

Isane Kotetsu, a sly glint in his eyes, like a cat playing with a mouse. "So, you admit you have a harem? Come on, tell me who the members are."

Liu Ziyun panicked even more, his hands rubbing together unconsciously, looking incredibly embarrassed. "No! I haven't even won over you and Xiao Lielie, how could I possibly have a harem?"

A glint flashed in Isane Kotetsu's eyes, the excitement of prey taking the bait. "Really? Me and Xiao Lielie? Come on, tell me, who is Xiao Lielie?"

Liu Ziyun answered instinctively, completely unaware that he was falling into a trap step by step. "Um... isn't Xiao Lielie our captain?"

Isane Kotetsu gave a knowing look, followed by a meaningful "Oh." The sound was drawn out and carried a certain indescribable meaning.

But the next second, her expression suddenly turned cold, the change as swift as turning the pages of a book. Her eyes, which had just been smiling, instantly became like icy blades in the dead of winter. "You really want to add both the captain and me to your harem?! You womanizing bastard! Are you planning to find others in the future to complete your three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines?!"

Liu Ziyun hurriedly waved his hands, his movements so frantic it was as if he were trying to shoo away a swarm of bees. "No! Really, no!"

Isane Kotetsu stared at him coldly, her gaze like two sharp swords piercing his heart. "Is it that you haven't added me and the captain to your harem? Or are you not prepared to gather your three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines?"

Liu Ziyun hurriedly explained, his voice trembling slightly. "I absolutely never intended to gather all three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines! There are so many people, I simply can't manage them all!"

Isane Kotetsu sneered, a hint of smugness in his voice. "Hmph! So you want to add me and the captain to your harem, huh?"

Liu Ziyun was almost in tears, his expression as aggrieved as a wronged child. "No harem! It's just the two of you, I don't want to give up either of you!"

Isane Kotetsu looked at him with disdain, her eyes filled with contempt but also concealing a hint of barely perceptible smugness. "Oh? No harem, yet you want both me and the captain? You're really not greedy."

Liu Ziyun looked at her pitifully, his eyes filled with sincerity, pleading, and an indescribable deep affection. "Well... it's just that you're all so charming."

Upon hearing this, Isane Kotetsu felt a sweet warmth in her heart, as if honey were melting within her. However, she maintained her aloof expression, though the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

She tilted her head, a sly glint in her eyes, like a cat toying with its prey. "So, if you really had to choose one?"

Liu Ziyun was stunned. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

Isane Kotetsu continued, her voice both tempting and testing. "If you don't choose, you might end up with neither. If you do choose, you'll have one left. Think it over carefully."

Looking at her cunning expression, Liu Ziyun felt a complex mix of emotions. He knew she was testing him. If he backed down, he might truly lose her. If he chose one of them, the other would inevitably leave him as well.

He took a deep breath, his eyes hardening. "No! I can't choose! Whoever disobeys, I'll just take them from me!"

Isane Kotetsu's expression changed instantly. She looked at him with disappointment, her eyes filled with grievance and resentment, as if she had suffered a great injustice. "If you're not going to choose, then go find the captain. Sigh... they didn't even choose me..."

Liu Ziyun panicked, and another layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. "Ah? It's not that we don't want to choose! We want both of them! Is that okay?"

Isane Kotetsu shook her head resolutely, her attitude so firm it brooked no argument. "No. You can only choose one. If you choose both, you'll have to be the captain. I won't go with you."

Looking at her resolute expression, Liu Ziyun a surge of emotion welling up inside him. That emotion was like a volcanic eruption, impossible to suppress.

Without further hesitation, he stepped forward and pulled Isane Kotetsu into his arms.

Isane Kotetsu froze, completely immobilized as if under a spell.

Before she could react, Liu Ziyun kissed her fiercely.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

The world vanished, leaving only two people and this unexpected kiss.