Post-Battle Rescue

In Momo Hinamori's heart, Aizen held a very large place, and the person she respected most had taken her life with his own hands, a fact that Momo Hinamori simply could not accept for a time.

Momo Hinamori subconsciously shut down her heart, accepting the fact that she had been stabbed to death by Aizen's own hand. This choice was precisely what interfered with the power of the Soten Kisshun; her heart was already dead.

Tsuna glanced at Toshiro, Toshiro immediately scrambled to Tsuna's side and asked with concern, "Sawada-sensei, how is Momo?"

To be honest, Tsuna himself didn't want to save Momo Hinamori. He completely respected Momo Hinamori's choice. If Momo Hinamori had even the slightest desire to live, Santen Kesshun would not have been ineffective.

But Toshiro's heart softened at Tsuna's almost pleading eyes. After a silent sigh, Tsuna told him about Momo Hinamori's situation.

"You need to prepare yourself mentally," Tsuna said reassuringly before solemnly adding, "Momo Hinamori has accepted the fact of her death; you can understand it as her heart being dead now."

"As for why she's still alive, it's because of the Soten Kisshun. Once Orihime removes her power, she'll immediately enter a state of death."

"Isn't there any way to save Momo?" Toshiro asked anxiously.

"It's not impossible to force a rescue. As long as we can forcibly heal her injuries within the Soten Kisshun, she can maintain her Activation."

"That's great..."

"Don't be too happy yet!" Tsuna scolded, and said seriously to Toshiro, "Even if you save her like that, her body will still be alive. Her heart will still be dead. If you can't awaken her will to live, you'll only be saving a living dead person."

Toshiro collapsed to the ground, unable to believe it was true. Why? Why did he run to Sōkyoku despite knowing the prohibition, Momo?!

"Orihime can't stay with her forever. Make a choice, Captain Hitsugaya, to save her or not to save her!" In this serious situation, Tsuna formally addressed Toshiro Hitsugaya for the first time.

Toshiro showed no sign of joy. After a long pause, he mechanically turned his head and said, "Please, Sawada-sensei, save Momo!"

"Toshiro's a fool too," Tsuna sighed silently. Then Tsuna shouted, "Ichigo, come here and drag Captain Hitsugaya away, so he doesn't get in the way!"

After the troublesome person was taken away, Tsuna drew his Zanpakuto, "Bankai! Shatter adversity, illuminate the earth, sunshine..."

The long-awaited Sun Attribute Bankai, but this time Tsuna isn't wearing his boxing suit. Instead, he summons the kangaroo from the Sun Armlet, "Come forth, Han Ga Ryu!"

Han Ga Ryu is a kangaroo the size of an adult. It wears boxing gloves and carries a pair of twin-barreled anti-aircraft guns on its back, the barrels of which can fire shells with the Sun Attribute.

Tsuna's idea was simple: since Momo Hinamori's heart rejected the desire for her body to recover, Tsuna would use his Sun Attribute flames to forcibly activate the Activation of Momo Hinamori's body cells, regardless of whether Momo Hinamori was willing or not, and directly activate the cells' regenerative abilities to heal Momo Hinamori's injuries.

"Han Ga Ryu, unleash high-concentration Sun Attribute bullets." Tsuna pointed at Momo Hinamori and said. He did not let Han Ga Ryu use the Super Activation bullets, as those bullets would not be beneficial to the body's recovery.

Han Ga Ryu responded, adjusted the angle of the double-barreled cannon on his back, and fired two high-concentration yellow shells at Momo Hinamori. Orihime cooperated perfectly, removing the Soten Kisshun the moment the shells were fired and immediately restoring it, without obstructing the shells' path at all.

Momo Hinamori was enveloped in yellow flames, and the power of her Sun Attribute was being fully unleashed. Momo Hinamori cellular Activation was being stimulated, and the wound on her chest was healing at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

D. Spade's magic mirror was still hanging on Tsuna's face. Noticing that Momo Hinamori's body was recovering, Tsuna breathed a sigh of relief. Han Ga Ryu didn't make a mistake with the cannonball. If it had been the white Super Activation cannonball, Momo Hinamori's death would probably have been even faster.

"Sawada-sensei?" Toshiro had been watching the situation closely, and when he saw Tsuna make his move, he couldn't help but shout.

"Let him go, Ichigo. It's alright now. His wound is healing little by little. With Han Ga Ryu care of him, nothing will happen."

Toshiro broke free from Ichigo's embrace and was about to run to Momo Hinamori in a few quick steps when, due to his injuries, he tripped and fell flat on his face.

Tsuna couldn't stand it anymore and pointed at Toshiro, saying, "Han Ga Ryu, give Hachi a go too. Seriously, he claims to have lived for over a hundred years, yet he's still so immature."

Toshiro loves to use his age to express that he is mature enough to be a captain, but now he's being mocked instead.

Toshiro stood up from the ground, his face flushed. He had to admit that the healing ability of the Han Ga Ryu was really strong. He only felt itchy all over, but it no longer affected his walking. He took two quick steps and knelt down next to Momo Hinamori.

"Cough cough! Tsuna- kun, could you give me a healing treatment too?"

Toshiro's rapid recovery immediately made the others envious, Ukitake was not far away, even asked Tsuna to treat him.

"Hachi is in a critical situation and young, what? Are you planning to forcibly shorten your lifespan to treat your body? Or Ukitake, really think you can't die?"

The side effect of forcibly stimulating cell Activation and division with the Sun Attribute is that it can cause damage to the body, and even shorten the lifespan of the healer. Since it is not an emergency, Tsuna directly rejected Ukitake's idea of using high-concentration Sun Bullets to restore him.

Another issue is Ukitake's life. Tsuna believes that Mimihagi can only keep Ukitake's body from dying from lung problems, but Ukitake's body will still age. When Ukitake dies naturally, Mimihagi will look for the next contractor.

Tsuna even believes that the first captain of the 13th Division, that incredibly old man, might have been the contractor of the previous Mimihagi. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain how someone in such old physical condition could join the largest assassin group in Soul Society.

Startled by Tsuna's words, all the envious guys quieted down and waited patiently for the arrival of the Fourth Division.

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto squinted at Tsuna. With his current healing ability, Tsuna had already demonstrated three Bankai. This kind of person was a talent. He should find an opportunity to discuss with that traitor Kyōraku about making Tsuna a candidate for the next Captain- Captain-Commander.

Good heavens, Tsuna is only in high school, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto is already thinking about what will happen to him a hundred years from now.

However, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto thought the idea was quite reliable. Given Kyōraku's personality, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto was afraid that he would cause trouble if he were asked to learn from him and Captain-Commander for a thousand years. But if it was only for a hundred years, it would be easier to deal with. With some hope, even that rebellious Kyōraku would be more serious.

The people from the Fourth Division and the Shin'ō Institute returned quickly. Kyōraku not only went to those two places, but also went back to his division and brought his favorite secretary with him. In just that short time, he realized how important Nanao was.

Under Kotetsu Isane's leadership, the Fourth Division's treatment allocation was very orderly, with almost every captain assigned three to four people. Even Kenpachi Zaraki was forcibly suppressed to undergo a check-up upon returning to the station.

The target of the Shin'ō Yakuin group was very clear: Byakuya Kuchiki and Yoruichi Shihōin. No one else could afford to pay for their services, so it was easier to make money from the two noble families.

By the way, Kurotsuchi Mayuri left on her own after the battle ended. Because Unohana Retsu's Shikai had helped treat her injuries, Kurotsuchi Mayuri recovered most of her health after receiving a few injections after regaining consciousness.

As he left, Tsuna overheard Kurotsuchi Mayuri take advantage of his injuries to try out the modification experiment he had prepared beforehand, so as not to waste this great opportunity.

After a flurry of activity, Kotetsu Isane formally reported the treatment of the wounded to Kyōraku, Tsuna Kyōraku again.

"Sawada -kun, could you please do it one more time?" Kyōraku showed no embarrassment whatsoever.

"Actually, if possible, it's best to nurture it slowly using the Returning Dao method."

"There's no other way. Three captains defected, and most of the captains were injured. For the sake of the stability of Soul Society, some sacrifices are necessary," Kyōraku said.

"Understood, arrange them in a circle," Tsuna instructed.

Upon receiving the order, the medical staff quickly carried a stretcher and arranged it in a circle around Tsuna, with Tsuna and Han Ga Ryu in the center of the circle.

"Han Ga Ryu 'm entrusting it to you."

Han Ga Ryu calmly nodded, then let out a cry, his entire body bathed in yellow flames. The flames gradually deepened, Han Ga Ryu emitted a white light.

Like sunlight, the rays shone upon each wounded soldier, and everyone felt their wounds itch. This was a gentler method than using Sun Attribute shell, causing less damage to the body than firing directly. However, the healing time was longer, making it unsuitable for use on the front lines.

Tsuna nodded, and after confirming that the intensity of the flames was just right, he decisively stepped out of the encirclement. He was quite satisfied with his current hairstyle and there was no need for him to get a haircut again.

Seeing Tsuna's ability to heal the entire group, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto could no longer hold back. The Fourth Division's recovery healing had to be done one by one, and Unohana Retsu couldn't be used Everything's Gone. Han Ga Ryu's healing ability, which could restore injuries as if exposed to sunlight, was far too precious.

Seeing Tsuna walk out of the crowd, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto immediately followed. "Sawada Tsunayoshi, would you be interested in joining our Gotei 13?"

"Huh?" Tsuna didn't expect the old man to be so direct right off the bat. He quickly refused, "I'm still World of the Living, and I'm not interested in being a substitute Bleach or anything like that."

Tsuna rejected Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto outright. What a joke! He still had a long life ahead of him to enjoy and didn't want to enter Soul Society so early. Besides, the Soul Society was incredibly old and didn't seem nearly as fun World of the Living.

"No, I'm not asking you to become a substitute Bleach. If you're willing, I can create a new squad for you to lead. You can reside permanently in the World of the Living, and unless there's an important event, you won't be involved in the miscellaneous affairs of Soul Society. Apart from the Captain-Commander, no one can order you around!"

Huh? Tsuna couldn't believe his ears. Was this really the same rigid Old Man Yamamoto he remembered? Wasn't this quite adaptable? A new squad? It even sounded a bit like they were willing to obey orders but not follow orders...