"Hehe, they just wanted to express their gratitude," Jushiro Ukitake said with a smile as he approached Chen Fan.
"Thanks?" Chen Fan, somewhat curious.
"We've all heard about the Forest of Menos incident. You might not know this, but these past few years have been the most peaceful years for Soul Society and the real world. The Captain-General even wanted you to stay in Hueco Mundo," Kaien Shiba said.
"Anyone who wants to do that can do it, but I wouldn't go to that stingy place even if you paid me for nothing," Chen Fan quickly shook his head and said.
"You bastard, don't you have any sense of responsibility as a Shinigami?" Soifon was most dissatisfied with Chen Fan.
"A sense of responsibility as Shinigami? What is that? Can it feed you? I've killed countless Hollows. If we're really talking about it, I'd probably be the most responsible person."
Soifon was speechless. If the information was false, that would be one thing, but it was indeed true. The peace Soul Society and the Human World for so many years was almost entirely due to Chen Fan. No matter how bad Chen Fan's attitude was, it could not erase his achievements.
"Alright, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Today is the day Chen and Miss Yoruichi return. We've prepared a banquet at our 13th Division to celebrate their Miss Yoruichi," Chen Fan Miako, clapping her hands and smiling.
Soon everyone arrived at the 13th Division's headquarters. Almost all of the 13th Division on duty in Seireitei were there. Chen Fan himself was an approachable and easy-going person, and many of the current officers of the 13th Division were members who had followed Chen Fan in the past. They were all very happy to see Chen Fan return, and kept toasting Chen Fan, saying words of thanks and celebration.
They also recounted Chen Fan's past exploits in leading them into battle, leaving everyone who didn't know the story in awe. The 13th Division had seen many new recruits join, and especially in recent years, it had become significantly stronger than other divisions. No one had expected Chen Fan to be such a formidable individual back then.
Soifon was also dragged over by Shihōin Yoruichi. There was no way around it; she was originally a subordinate noble of the Shionin Family and had been instructed from a young age to be loyal to Shihōin Yoruichi forever.
At this moment, a girl came up to Chen Fan and offered him a toast, "Hello, Lord Chen Fan, I heard about your deeds before I came to the 13th Division. This toast is for you."
"What 'you,' you make me sound like I'm old. I'm not that much older than you," Chen Fan said with a smile, then took a sip of his drink.
"This is our newest member, her name is Rukia. Isn't she beautiful? Chen Fan, don't you have a girlfriend yet...?"
Chen Fan slapped his forehead in exasperation. He'd completely forgotten about Kaien Shiba's hobby—introducing him to several girlfriends.
"Seriously, you're here again! Don't scare all the newcomers away!" Chen Fan said, pointing at Rukia, whose face was already bright red.
"No... no, I won't run away!" Rukia hurriedly waved her hands in a panic;
"Hahaha..." Everyone laughed good-naturedly. Kaien Shiba actually cared about every team member and liked to joke around. He would introduce girlfriends to those who didn't have one, and the biggest victim was Chen Fan.
Kaien Shiba and Chen Fan were the closest, so of course he took extra care of Chen Fan. Chen Fan's alcohol tolerance was already low, and now he was slightly drunk, his face flushed. After a burp, he looked at Chen Fan and said, "Burp... Um! So, what's your relationship with Lady Yoruichi like...?" He raised an eyebrow, gave a knowing smile, and then put his two thumbs together.
"Yoruichi is now my fiancée, and we plan to get married in a while!" Chen Fan put down his wine glass and said with a smile;
Suddenly, the previously lively banquet fell silent;
Although everyone had already suspected it, hearing these words from Chen Fan still shocked everyone. Who Shihōin Yoruichi? She was the head of the Shionin Family Four Great Noble Clans of Soul Society.
In the Soul Society, social status is still very important, especially among these so-called nobles;
"You rude wretch! How could Lady Yoruichi possibly... how could she possibly marry you?" Soifon suddenly stood up.
"What should we do then... Am I really going to marry into the Shionin Family? Chen Fan from the Shihoin is completely unsuitable for me," Chen Fan said with a smile.
"Hehe, I think it's quite good. This way, Chen Fan, you'll be a nobleman too, and the Shihoin Chen Fan sounds like a good match, haha...!" Shunsui Kyoraku said;
"Tch...! I don't care about nobles at all. What's so great about being a noble?"
"Oh...! You mean I'm not doing well!" Yoruichi came to Chen Fan's side, grabbed Chen Fan ear, and said;
Soifon, realizing she was being ignored, grew even angrier and reached for her Zanpakuto. Yoruichi, seeing this, turned to Soifon and said sternly, "Soifon! Don't you know your place? What are you doing?"
Soifon finally couldn't contain her anger any longer and ran out. "Captain!" Marechiyo Ōmaeda 2nd Division, also ran out after her.