Katori Bakuunsai: I'll Be Borrowing Your Treasure!

"Oh! Captain Araki~ You've finally decided to emerge from your Captain's Office, have you?!"

Chōjirō Sasakibe watched Araki, who was walking cheerfully beside Katori Bakuunsai, and forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart. He tried his best to smile, greeting Araki.

At this moment, Chōjirō kept giving himself a mental pep talk: I must control my anger, absolutely must control it!

"Hm?!"

Araki looked up at the sound and, seeing it was Chōjirō, simply ignored him.

"Captain Katori, perhaps we should take a detour! There's some slovenly filth over here, and I'd hate for it to soil your eyes!"

With that, Araki took Katori Bakuunsai's hand and walked off in the opposite direction from where Chōjirō had come.

"Don't ignore me, Araki!!"

"We're dearest friends!!"

Chōjirō's heart was deeply provoked by Araki's gaze, which was as if he were looking at trash. He gnashed his teeth and roared at Araki.

"Bakudo Number Ninety-Nine: Kin!"

Araki turned to glance at Chōjirō at his words, then flicked his wrist, returning a Bakudo to Chōjirō.

"Huh? You're using Bakudo Number Ninety-Nine on me?! You must be joking, right?"

Chōjirō's face changed drastically as he watched the light emanating from Araki's finger. He seemed about to say something to Araki, but before he could finish, countless strips of cloth began to wrap around Chōjirō from all directions...

Before Chōjirō could resist, the Spiritual Pressure-binding bandages released by Bakudo Number Ninety-Nine had already completely enveloped his body. By the time Chōjirō realized what was happening, he was already pinned to the wall of the 11th Division barracks by Araki's Bakudo.

Sigh, the invincible Chōjirō, the one who wields one of the Soul Society's rare Zanpakuto capable of manipulating weather in battle, was once again pinned to a wall...

At this moment, Chōjirō, trapped by Araki's Bakudo, had only one thing to say: A hundred years ago, you and I were like brothers, always 'brother this' and 'brother that'! When we parted ways, we even called ourselves true brothers! A hundred years later, you became the captain of the 11th Division, and the word 'brother' has never left your thirty-seven-degree mouth since! Not only that, when your brother needed a favor, you were nothing but dismissive! And as you left, you even used Bakudo Number Ninety-Nine, specifically meant to restrain Menos Grande, to trap your brother, all for a woman you don't even know! Ah, your brother's heart aches!

Cough, cough...

"This way~"

After doing all that, Araki led the slightly dazed Katori Bakuunsai toward the 11th Division Captain's Office.

Of course, Katori is the captain of the 8th Division. How could you, a vice-captain of the 1st Division, compare?!

Of course, Araki swore he wasn't treating Katori differently because of her incredibly wicked figure~ Araki always treated everyone equally!

Inside the 11th Division Captain's Office.

Araki and Katori sat on opposite sides of a long table, where freshly brewed tea had just been placed.

"So, Captain Katori, what brings you to me this time?"

Araki looked at Katori Bakuunsai, who was pure, adorable, and whose art style was completely different from other founding captains, and inquired.

"Actually, my visit isn't about anything too significant..."

Katori Bakuunsai's face flushed shyly after hearing Araki's words.

"Uh..."

Araki's expression froze at the sight before him.

The shy Katori Bakuunsai before him was like a small apple, green yet with hints of ripeness, making one salivate. Even without tasting it, just looking at her made one feel incredibly happy and visually satisfied!

For a moment, Araki felt suspicious. Was the Katori Bakuunsai before him truly the "great villain" renowned alongside the other founding Gotei 13 captains?

At least, to Araki, the Katori before him seemed more like a 'budding flower'...

Well, to be precise, an overly 'bloomed' pure high school girl~

"Actually, my visit isn't for anything major!"

As Katori spoke, she used honorifics rarely heard in the 13th Division, which greatly pleased Araki and put him in a good mood.

"Speak freely! As long as it's within my power, I'll do my best..."

Araki smiled, promising Katori.

After all, who wouldn't like a cute high school girl with a pretty face, petite figure, and 'nuclear weapon'-like mass destruction capabilities?!

Especially with the glasses perched on Katori Bakuunsai's nose, adding a scholarly air to Katori, which made Araki's smile even wider...

"Captain Araki, you're as easygoing as Saito said! In that case, I won't be polite..."

"Actually, I came because Saito told me that your 'thing down there' seems to be useless! What I mean is, since it's no longer of any use to you, why don't you cut it off and let me study it for a few days! Once I've successfully figured it out, I'll return it to you..."

Seeing how amenable Araki was, Katori Bakuunsai explained the purpose of her visit.

"Heh heh, that's no problem for me!"

"It's simple, I'll just cut off my 'thing down there' right now and let you study it for a few days... Just kidding!"

Araki laughed at her words, a laugh born of exasperation.

Alright, from now on, Araki retracted all the compliments he had just given Katori Bakuunsai...

As the saying goes, "you are known by the company you keep." In this founding Gotei 13, where everyone was a 'psychopath,' 'killer,' or 'great villain,' how could there be a normal person who was outwardly dignified and sensible?!

Araki had been careless! Katori Bakuunsai, it was better when she didn't speak. The moment she opened her mouth, the goodwill that had risen in Araki's heart plummeted to rock bottom...

At this moment, Araki had seen through Katori's true nature: the 'mute goddess' and 'mute bride' of countless Gotei 13 squad members' dreams!

"No?"

"I'm just borrowing it for a few days, I'm not saying I won't return it…"

"Once I've studied it thoroughly and understand it completely, I'll give it back to you! Besides, I heard your Zanpakuto's healing ability is unmatched in the Soul Society! It can even perform miracles like limb regeneration. For a severed limb of this degree, it should be able to regenerate, right?!"

Upon hearing this, Katori Bakuunsai tilted his head at Araki, looking somewhat bewildered.

"Why don't you listen to what you just said? Does that even sound human?"

Araki's eye twitched at his words.

"But I'm tired of reading about it in books. I really need a physical specimen to help me!"

Just as Araki was getting a headache, Katori Bakuunsai pulled out a small, incredibly risqué 'adult' book.

"Ah…"

Araki fell silent as he looked at the book Katori had pulled out.

So, all this time…

From Kyoraku Shunsui to Lisa Yadomaru, the origin of the 8th Division Captain loving Lewd Novels was because of you!

"Let's put aside whether you need a physical specimen for now!"

"First, let's talk about who told you that my 'big baby' is no longer needed?!"

Araki asked, looking at Katori Bakuunsai.

In reality, Araki already had a name in mind, but before going to confront them, he still wanted to confirm with Katori, just in case he 'killed the innocent by mistake'!

"Hmm…"

"If I tell you, will you lend him to me for research?!"

Katori tried to bargain.

"If you tell me, I'll lend you one to help with your research…"

Araki replied.

"Okay! Then I'll tell you one person, but you have to keep it a secret for me! After all, Saito Furofushi told me not to tell you, and this is what she told me…"

Katori heard this and betrayed Saito Furofushi without hesitation.

"Haha, Saito Furofushi, it really is you…"

Araki laughed upon hearing this. As soon as he heard the name Saito earlier, he had guessed it was Saito Furofushi. However, there are many people named Saito in the Gotei 13, so he needed to confirm, because he, Araki, doesn't like to kill the innocent indiscriminately.

"What did Saito Furofushi tell you?"

After confirming the suspect, Araki continued to ask Katori.

"Saito told me that your 'treasure' is like a gecko's tail; it can regenerate severed limbs! That's why I came looking for you…"

Katori subconsciously answered Araki's question until she was halfway through, when she suddenly realized something.

So, Katori looked at Araki curiously and asked, "Araki, how did you know that the person who told me about this was Saito Furofushi?!"

"Nothing, I just guessed~"

Araki looked at the somewhat bewildered Katori, speechless.

He couldn't figure out if Katori was genuinely naive, or if she just appeared so but was actually cunning.

"Anyway, you already know who told me about this. You promised me, so you can't go back on your word~"

Katori Bakuunsai said, and at some point, a sharp Naginata appeared in her hand…

Clearly, if Araki showed even a hint of unwillingness, Katori Bakuunsai intended to take matters into her own hands and cut it off herself!

"Since I've already promised you, I absolutely won't go back on my word~"

"However, while I promised to give you something, I didn't say I'd give you mine~"

As Araki spoke, he directly activated his Ope Ope no Mi ability.

"ROOM!"

As the ability unfolded, with a soft sound, Araki and Katori Bakuunsai's figures disappeared from the 11th Division Captain's Office, replaced by two ordinary bricks…

Meanwhile…

Katori and Araki had already arrived at the entrance of the 11th Division barracks.

"Chōjirō, come out~"

Araki said, and with a flick of his finger, Chōjirō, who had been restrained against the wall by his Bakudo #99, appeared before them.

"What's happening?"

At this moment, Chōjirō had no idea what awaited him.

"I'm so happy to see you unharmed, Chōjirō!"

"Captain Katori, this is Chōjirō Sasakibe, the vice-captain of the 1st Division, and also my, Araki's, biological brother from different parents!"

"Today, I'm making the decision to give you his 'treasure'!"

Araki looked at the unharmed Chōjirō and smiled brightly in Katori's direction.

Araki decided to give Chōjirō, who was stuck in a bottleneck and hadn't made a breakthrough in a long time, a shock that could only come from a life-or-death situation! If he wanted to hold onto what he valued most, then he needed to push himself to break through!

Araki believed that Unohana was too gentle with Chōjirō's training because Chōjirō knew that no matter how severely he was injured, Unohana would heal him!

But Katori was different! Katori would genuinely go for the kill~

"Alright~"

Katori looked at Chōjirō Sasakibe in front of him, and a small nod appeared on his innocent face.

"As for me, I still have something to do!"

With that, Araki's figure flickered, and he rushed towards the Gotei 13, 6th Division.

"So, next..."

Katori watched Araki leave, then raised his Naginata, aiming it at Chōjirō Sasakibe.

"Captain Katori, what are you doing?!"

Chōjirō Sasakibe looked at Katori, who had drawn his sword, his forehead covered in sweat.

Although Chōjirō Sasakibe had no idea what was happening outside, seeing Katori draw his sword, he immediately felt a bad premonition!

"Of course, it's to borrow your precious thing for a bit!"

To that, Katori uttered incredibly cruel words with a poker face.

"Captain Katori, are you joking?"

Chōjirō's expression turned a bit strange when he heard that.

Araki, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was talking about some 'unsuitable for children' strange things with Captain Katori?!

Despite thinking that, Chōjirō, who knew full well that the captains of the Gotei 13 were a group of people who couldn't be measured by common sense, took half a step back the moment he felt a bad premonition, ready to make a quick escape!

A few minutes later...

Araki, expressionless, arrived outside the Gotei 13, 6th Division barracks. After successfully pinpointing Saito Furofushi's Spiritual Pressure, he calmly drew the Zanpakuto from his waist.

Meanwhile...

"Inhale, exhale! Inhale, exhale!"

"That guy, Captain Katori, wasn't joking at all; he was actually serious..."

Chōjirō Sasakibe, who had narrowly escaped death, was hiding in the 1st Division barracks, panting heavily!

Fortunately, he had trained under Unohana Retsu for a full two and a half months. After experiencing multiple life-and-death situations, his other abilities hadn't improved much, but his ability to escape had grown significantly!

"It's good to be back in the 1st Division!"

"Captain Katori shouldn't break in..."

Chōjirō Sasakibe wiped the cold sweat from his forehead after returning to the 1st Division barracks.

After all, his respected Lord Genryūsai guarded the 1st Division barracks!

Even the captains of other divisions would never rashly enter without Captain-Commander Yamamoto's orders...

However, Chōjirō Sasakibe seemed to have experienced a life-or-death race against Katori Bakuunsai, and his Shunpo, which had been stuck in a bottleneck, seemed to have loosened up.

Indeed, great breakthroughs happen in life-or-death situations! That saying is true!

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