Chapter 468
Chen Fan and Rangiku Matsumoto exchanged a glance, then Chen Fan pursed his lips. "Let's go then!"
Back at the 10th Division's headquarters, after briefly introducing himself to the members, Chen Fan announced that Toshiro Hitsugaya would be appointed as the Third Seat of the 10th Division.
Toshiro was slightly surprised by what Chen Fan said, but no one in the 10th Division showed any dissatisfaction. Despite their usual banter and jokes, Chen Fan 'Chen Fan orders were absolute within the 10th Division.
Chen Fan would sometimes communicate with the team members to understand their preferences, fulfilling the duties of a team leader. As a result, almost all the team members had blind respect for Chen Fan and worked hard to cultivate their skills, constantly having the team members spar with each other, with the winner becoming the Seat Officer.
Although Toshiro was a newcomer, he understood the rules and challenged each person one by one, ultimately achieving victory. All the team members understood that Chen Fan didn't just randomly give the Third Seat to a newcomer; the newcomer truly had the ability.
Sweating profusely, Toshiro sat outside the arena, wiping his brow with a towel. The sky had darkened, and moonlight bathed the earth. Chen Fan had modified the 10th Division to resemble the 13th Division, and the courtyard now contained trees and rivers.
Chen Fan Toshiro, took a bamboo tube of water Toshiro Toshiro out and took it.
"Can you tell me what exactly happened these past few months?" Chen Fan asked.
"No, it's nothing?"
"I had a fight with my friend."
Toshiro remained silent.
"Some things are better said than kept inside. I can offer you some advice!" Chen Fan said.
"I heard that you were sent to Hueco Mundo for fifty years, Captain. Do you resent Soul Society?" Toshiro asked.
"Hmm...! There's no resentment or not, it was just the circumstances that forced me to." Chen Fan sighed and said. At that time, his strength improvement in Soul Society was slow. The open and covert struggles in Soul Society were incredibly dark, and he might have become a sacrifice. Moreover, Soul Society was not as simple as it seemed on the surface, imprisoning many powerful people. Chen Fan didn't know if Hueco Mundo was as deeply hidden as Soul Society, but even if he did know, he had no choice but to try.
Seeing Chen Fan sigh, Toshiro knew that their captain also had a story to tell.
Afterwards, Toshiro told Chen Fan everything that had happened. It turned out that he had a friend in the Shino Academy who was his only friend. The two of them had both obtained the strongest ice-type Zanpakuto, Hyōrinmaru. However, the Central 46 forced them to duel, forbidding two identical Zanpakuto from being used. During the final duel, the Central 46 intervened and killed his friend Soujirou Kusaka.
Even now, with my eyes closed, I can almost hear the resentful voice of his friend, Soujirou Kusaka.
"You know what? He admired you a lot. He wanted to join your squad after graduation, but he died. I came here carrying his wish. Sometimes I really don't know whether to resent the Shinigami or live as a Shinigami," Toshiro said to Chen Fan.
Chen Fan remained silent after hearing this. He hadn't expected such a story. He suddenly remembered that when he last saw Toshiro, there was a young man with him, but he hadn't paid attention at the time. He never imagined...
It seems that the Central 46 should really be eliminated; this task should be entrusted to Aizen.
... Seeking fresh crocodile...
"Don't you have someone you want to protect?" Chen Fan said.
Toshiro nodded;
"Then become a Shinigami, become a captain, and eventually surpass a captain. At that time, you'll have the right to use the Destiny Bullet!" Chen Fan finished speaking, stood up, patted Toshiro on the shoulder, and left.
Chen Fan's words made Toshiro fall into deep thought, and finally he seemed to have made a decision, his eyes shining with determination.
Back in the bedroom, Rangiku Matsumoto was lying on Chen Fan's bed. Seeing Chen Fan return, she asked, "How was the child?"
"It's alright! There's nothing your husband can't handle. Let his inner conflict gradually resolve itself," Chen Fan said.
With Toshiro becoming a true member of the 10th Division, time could slowly heal all wounds. With Toshiro, Chen Fan felt much more relaxed. He would often sneak away with Rangiku Matsumoto, leaving all the work to Toshiro, saying it was for his training. This made Toshiro grit his teeth, but Chen Fan promised to challenge him when he returned, so he could only obediently do the work.
Time passed year after year, and Yoruichi moved to the 10th Division. Chen Fan's life was a mix of happiness and pain.