Kirin Child Toshiro Hitsugaya

Although he possessed the ability, Gaoyu certainly wanted no part of it.

He had no intention of getting married right now, nor did he have any descendants. Even if he did, he wouldn't use his ability to force them to be filial.

If they weren't filial, it would be his own failing, a result of his poor upbringing.

He followed the old man inside and sat down. After they were seated, the old man poured him a cup of tea.

"You're here to find Toshiro, aren't you?" the old man said softly. "He went to buy Sweet Bean Paste and should be back soon."

He went to buy Sweet Bean Paste?

Gaoyu was taken aback. Could it be that coincidental? Am I walking right into the plot as soon as I arrive?

"As you said, I am indeed here to find Toshiro,"

Gaoyu said honestly. "Toshiro… he should become a Shinigami."

"To be frank, Toshiro's talent is perhaps one of the rarest in Seireitei's history."

Toshiro Hitsugaya really is a genius.

Gaoyu looked around the room. Although Toshiro Hitsugaya wasn't there, a trace of his spiritual pressure seemed to linger, making the room feel somewhat cold.

Moreover…

How could a Zanpakuto's soul actively seek him out when he didn't even have an Asauchi? This was practically cheating!

No wonder he would become a Captain within forty years. This talent was monstrous, even among monsters.

"Is that so…" The old man's expression was tinged with sadness, but more so with relief.

"Toshiro he…"

"Grandma!"

Before the old man could finish speaking, a voice called out from outside, followed by the sound of footsteps.

The old man said softly, "The child is back. I ask that you don't force Toshiro regarding this matter."

"Don't worry," Gaoyu nodded. "I won't force him to be a Shinigami."

Then, the door opened.

Toshiro Hitsugaya was also taken aback by the scene inside. He exclaimed, "Shi… Shinigami?"

Gaoyu looked over. Toshiro was indeed very short, probably only around 1.3 meters tall. His silver-white hair and emerald green eyes were quite rare in the Soul Society.

He was still holding a bag of Sweet Bean Paste, frozen in the doorway.

Gaoyu said, "Hello, my name is Gaoyu Kouun. I'm Hinamori's friend in Seireitei."

?

Hearing Momo Hinamori's name, Toshiro Hitsugaya finally relaxed.

"So you're Hinamori's friend. I thought you were with the Shinigami I met earlier."

"The Shinigami you met earlier?" Gaoyu knew it was Rangiku, but he pretended to be somewhat confused.

Toshiro wanted to say something, but seeing his grandmother beside him, he closed his mouth.

Gaoyu stood up and said, "Toshiro-kun, I came specifically to see you. Can we talk alone?"

"……" Toshiro glanced at his grandmother. She nodded at him, and then he said, "Yes. If there's something you want to say, let's talk outside."

He walked out, and Gaoyu followed.

Gaoyu was a full 1.8 meters tall, and Toshiro didn't even reach his chest, giving Gaoyu the feeling of looking after a child.

He looked at Toshiro Hitsugaya's Soul Core.

[Kirin Child: You will possess unparalleled talent in all matters.]

He really is a genius!

A genius among geniuses, and he has this kind of talent!

Gaoyu's heart stirred with excitement. If he could obtain this ability, becoming a Captain in forty years like Toshiro should be no problem, right?

And the Kirin Child ability isn't just for cultivation; its description states that one gains great talent in all matters. This would naturally include scientific research.

After all, scientists in this world are terrifying. Both Kisuke Urahara and Mayuri Kurotsuchi performed like MVPs in past wars!

He had to get this ability!

The moment he saw this ability, Gaoyu decided he had to befriend Toshiro Hitsugaya.

"Toshiro Hitsugaya…"

Gaoyu said softly, "You should become a Shinigami."

"……?" Toshiro Hitsugaya paused, then said, "If you came for this reason, then please go back. I will not become a Shinigami."

"Don't rush to refuse," Gaoyu said calmly. "Because your rash refusal might lead to your grandmother's further decline."

"What did you say?!" Toshiro Hitsugaya's pupils widened, and he became agitated!

"You should have felt it," Gaoyu said. "As you've grown, your grandmother's health has weakened. This is all because you can't control your ever-increasing spiritual power."

"Wh-what..." Toshiro Hitsugaya stared at his hands in shock. "My spiritual power?"

"After hearing your story from Hinamori, I had this idea. That's why I came to see you today. I don't want Hinamori's friend to kill his own grandmother with his bare hands, so I'm telling you this,"

Gaoyu said slowly. "You should become a Shinigami and learn to control your power, just like this..."

Gaoyu placed one hand on Toshiro's head. The Master-Disciple bond was still active, allowing him to clearly observe Toshiro's spiritual power flow.

As he applied his spiritual power, Toshiro's spiritual pressure immediately changed. The cold spiritual power that had been leaking outward gradually disappeared.

"Do you notice any change?" Gaoyu asked.

"It's so hot..." Toshiro said uncomfortably.

"This isn't heat. It's the cold spiritual pressure emanating from you that I've sealed."

"Try to imagine this: your grandmother was sleeping under the pressure of that cold spiritual energy. The more heat you feel now, the colder she felt before."

"So, even now, you still don't think you should become a Shinigami?"

"!" Toshiro Hitsugaya's eyes widened.

Gaoyu then crouched down again, placing his hand on Toshiro Hitsugaya's chest.

"You can hear it, can't you?"

"Even among Shinigami, only a few can hear that sound. This means you should become a Shinigami."

"If you don't become a Shinigami, you won't be able to find the source of that sound, and you'll continue to hurt those around you because you can't control your power."

"I'll only say this one more time, Toshiro-kun."

"Come with me to Shino Academy and control your power. Once you become a Shinigami, you'll realize that I'm absolutely not lying to you."

After speaking, he stood up again.

"The choice is entirely yours. If you've made up your mind, wait for me at White Road Gate tomorrow morning. I'll pick you up."

With that, he raised his hand and waved, then walked out the door.

He believed Toshiro Hitsugaya would make the right choice.