Getting Some Equipment for Future Schemes (1)

After leaving the ward, Unohana did not return directly to her Captain's Office, but went to the Captain-Commander's Office first. After receiving approval from Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai, she sent several trusted members to the Second Division to request help.

An hour later, Yoruichi Shihōin arrived at the Fourth Division.

The Second Division Captain and Commander-in-Chief of the Stealth Force had a cat-like lightness and elegance in her gait. She casually opened the door to the Captain's Office, a signature, slightly cynical smile on her face.

"Captain Unohana, you wanted to see me?" Yoruichi Shihōin walked in and sat down in the guest room, resting her hands behind her head, her posture casual as if she were at home. "I heard you needed my help with something?"

Unohana, already accustomed to Yoruichi Shihōin's style, calmly poured her a cup of tea. "Yes. The reason I've come to you is to ask you to introduce us to your team's squad leader— Kisuke Urahara. We need to ask him for something."

Yoruichi Shihōin raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Kisuke does like to tinker with all sorts of random little inventions. But if Captain Unohana wants something, can't she just ask him directly? Do I have to introduce her?"

"This matter involves some special reasons," Unohana didn't explain directly, "And it has already received the Captain-Commander's approval, so please rest assured."

Yoruichi Shihōin took the teacup but didn't drink from it. Instead, she gently stroked the rim with her fingers. "Since the Captain-Commander has agreed, I naturally have no objections. However, could you tell me what you want first? So I can Kisuke a heads-up beforehand."

"It's like this..." Unohana paused, "I need a piece of equipment that can shield my Reiatsu. But I'm not quite sure what it should look like. Perhaps the person who truly needs it should tell you in person."

She turned and called out to the door, "Liu Ziyun, come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and Liu Ziyun walked in. His face was still a little pale, obviously his injuries had not fully recovered, but his steps were much more steady. After entering, he first bowed respectfully to Unohana, and then turned to Yoruichi Shihōin.

"Captain Yoruichi, hello." Liu Ziyun's voice was calm and polite.

Yoruichi Shihōin sized up the seemingly ordinary member of the Fourth Division. With her keen eyesight, she could tell that Liu Ziyun's Reiatsu was suppressed to a very low level—around level five. This might not be enough for a front-line combat unit, but in the Fourth Division, which focused on healing, it wasn't too weak.

But what truly caught Yoruichi Shihōin's attention was the young man's demeanor. It was a composure that didn't match his apparent strength, a calmness born from weathering storms. More importantly, she sensed a subtle... disharmony in Liu Ziyun. Like a corner of a painting where the colors didn't fit the overall composition.

"Liu Ziyun, right?" Yoruichi Shihōin put down her teacup and leaned forward slightly. "Captain Unohana said you want to ask me for something?"

"To be precise, it's through you that I'm requesting it from Mr. Kisuke Urahara," Liu Ziyun corrected. "Captain Yoruichi, I need a Black Cloak that can conceal Reiatsu. But not just simple concealment; it needs to completely hide the wearer's Reiatsu and figure, making them undetectable. Furthermore, this cloak also needs to be able to be infused with Kidō power, activating additional functions when necessary."

Yoruichi Shihōin frowned slightly. "What do you need this for? It completely conceals your Reiatsu and presence... This isn't equipment that ordinary team members should have. Even the Stealth Force only equips themselves with similar equipment when carrying out the highest-level missions."

Liu Ziyun was prepared. "Captain Yoruichi, please rest assured, I don't need this equipment for anything that would harm Soul Society. On the contrary, it's to protect certain people and prevent certain events in the future."

He looked into Yoruichi Shihōin's eyes, his tone sincere. "We have already reported this matter to the Captain-Commander and received his tacit approval. If you are not at ease, you can go to the Captain-Commander yourself to verify. As a member of the Fourth Division, I guarantee that there is absolutely no falsehood in my words."

Yoruichi Shihōin didn't answer immediately, but turned to look at Unohana. Unohana nodded slightly to her, her eyes conveying certainty—what she said was true.

As the Second Division Captain, Yoruichi Shihōin naturally had her own intelligence network. She knew about Liu Ziyun —or rather, she had at least heard of his name. A medical genius who rose to prominence in the Noble Incident decades ago, but then inexplicably faded into obscurity, content to be an ordinary member of the team. What's even stranger is that Retsu Unohana, the First Kenpachi, seems to have a special interest in this ordinary member.

There must be some inside story she doesn't know.

"Okay, I understand." Yoruichi Shihōin finally made her decision. "I'll get Kisuke to finish it as soon as possible. But... he's not cheap. That guy's been researching some kind of 'Reishi Conversion Device' lately, and his budget is really tight."

Liu Ziyun a sigh of relief, "Don't worry about the cost, the Fourth Division will take care of it. As long as the product is good, price is not an issue."

He paused, then added, "Also, there's something else I need Captain Yoruichi to tell Mr. Urahara —please make as many of these Black Cloaks as possible. They'll be very useful in the future, and we might need more than one."

Yoruichi Shihōin frowned again. "Very useful? Could you be more specific?"

Liu Ziyun his head. "I'm sorry, I can't say now. The time isn't right. But please believe me, this equipment may change the fate of many people at some crucial moment in the future."

He thought for a moment, then added, "Also, please tell Mr. Urahara that he should not use this item before becoming a captain. And he should not show it to anyone, including the other members of the Second Division."

These words sharpened Yoruichi Shihōin's gaze. She stared at Liu Ziyun, trying to find a flaw in the young man's face, but Liu Ziyun's expression remained calm and composed, showing no sign of lying.

"You seem to know... a lot of things you shouldn't know," Yoruichi Shihōin said slowly. "Become a captain? How can you be so sure Kisuke will become a captain in the future? And why emphasize 'before becoming a captain'?"

Liu Ziyun didn't answer directly, but smiled and said, "Some things are meaningless to say now. Captain Yoruichi, you just need to know that every word I say has a deeper meaning. Everything will become clear in the appropriate time."

Yoruichi Shihōin remained silent for a long time. She looked at Unohana, then at Liu Ziyun, and finally sighed, "Alright, I'll pass it on. Is there anything else?"

"That's all for now." Liu Ziyun bowed respectfully. "If there's anything else I need to trouble Captain Yoruichi, I'll contact you through our captain. Thank you for your help."

"Hmm." Yoruichi Shihōin stood up, preparing to leave, but stopped abruptly at the door, turning back to look at Liu Ziyun. "Oh, right... I remember now. You're that Liu Ziyun, the Fourth Division medical genius who got drunk and blinded himself decades ago. It caused quite a stir in Seireitei back then."

Liu Ziyun's expression froze, then he nodded with a wry smile, "Captain Yoruichi has a good memory, that was indeed me."

Yoruichi Shihōin looked him up and down. "Should I have Kisuke make something to help you regain your eyesight? Although you seem to have adapted quite well over the years, not being able to see is still a problem."

"No, no need." Liu Ziyun quickly waved his hand, "Being blind is actually a good thing. Being blind means you can't see many troublesome things, which will make things less troublesome. Besides... sometimes not being able to see actually makes you 'see' more clearly."

These words were quite meaningful. Yoruichi Shihōin moment, and finally nodded. "Alright, since you put it that way, I won't interfere any further. I'll take my leave now, and I'll deliver the things once they're ready."

After saying that, she opened the door to the Captain's Office, and in a flash, she disappeared at the end of the corridor.