Lin Nan left the team and started Shunpo to head towards the ninth block. Fortunately yesterday, Hong Yuanhai and his family were specially arranged to go to the nearest ninth block, and it only took him a few minutes to reach his destination.
"Are you back?" Hongyuan Haili got up early today and was taking advantage of the early morning to repair the damaged walls of the house. When he saw Lin Nan, he came up to him with a smile on his face.
Lin Nan greeted him and learned that Hong Yuanhai's wife and daughter had not gotten up yet, so he stood outside the house and told Hongyuan Haili about 8th Division's emergency evacuation.
"I can't take you back this time because Seireitei will not allow you to enter. Therefore, I can only force you to temporarily take refuge here in the Ninth District."
Hongyuan Haili was a little surprised, but he didn't expect that Lin Nan would come back to inform him.
"It's okay. You came here to inform me. I'm so sorry. We have nothing to do here."
Lin Nan looked at the dilapidated houses behind Hongyuan Haili and scratched his head. "Although your requirements for life are not too high, the quality of life is not the main thing. After all, this place is not as safe as Seireitei..."
As he said that, he took out some money from his pocket and put it into Hongyuan Haili's hand. "This money is not much, you can keep it to prepare some household expenses."
Hongyuan Haili smiled honestly, scratched his head sheepishly, and said, "I really don't care about the quality of life anymore. I'm just worried that I won't be able to continue my research work."
Lin Nan smiled kindly, "Then use the money to buy the test equipment you need. If it's not enough, I will give you some in the future."
Hongyuan Haili raised his hands and shook them in front of his chest. "No, no, no, that's enough. My previous test equipment didn't cost much."
Lin Nan nodded. "Anyway, if it's not enough, remember to tell me. You saved Ukitake, this little money is nothing."
Well, although his Reishi-Gathering Pill had side effects, it helped Ukitake survive the most dangerous time.
"It may be some time before I can come see you. Remember to help me buy some delicious food for Ronghua when you have time. I promised her."
Lin Nan smiled and said hello to Hongyuan Haili, preparing to leave.
"Mr. Lin Nan."
Hongyuan Haili stopped Lin Nan, looked at him firmly and said, "I saw the pain and uneasiness in your eyes. It doesn't matter, everything will be fine, don't be too pessimistic."
Lin Nan looked at his encouraging eyes, nodded, and said with a smile, "Well, don't be pessimistic. Everything will be fine!"
Perhaps because of the daytime march, 8th Division did not encounter any ambush or sneak attacks along the way. The troops quickly passed the border of Rust Face District, and detoured in the direction of Northern Rukon District to join 11th Division who was performing a mission at Northern Rukon District.
It wasn't until they reunited with 11th Division that everyone at 8th Division finally felt relieved.
11th Division also had the same experience as 8th Division. He was harassed by the tactics of attacking in the east and attacking in the west, which damaged many team members and Seated Officer. But no matter how ferocious the men in black were, they could not withstand 11th Division's crazy leader.
When Unohana learned that the nearest large stronghold had been sneak attacked, he immediately rushed out of the squadron station, and deputy captain Nakata couldn't stop him. The benefit of Unohana's dispatch was obvious, as the attacked stronghold was saved.
But other small and medium-sized strongholds experienced exactly the same thing as 8th Division. Taken together, the number of deaths among the team members of 11th Division was no less than that of 8th Division, and even the death rate of the auxiliary hospital students was higher.
However, having said that, having Unohana in the team always gives people an inexplicable sense of security.
--Only except Lin Nan.
After hearing that Lin Nan survived the sneak attack by the men in black, Unohana became even more eager to challenge him. He even took the initiative to visit 8th Division several times, looking for opportunities to show off a few moves with Lin Nan.
Lin Nan is very helpless. Every time Unohana, this crazy guy, sees him, he has an expression like "Knife in hand, follow me", and his eyes are so fervent that they seem to be dripping with fire.
Fortunately, Katori was aware of Unohana's intention, and intentionally or unintentionally interfered with it, creating countless opportunities for Lin Nan to escape.
Unohana was a little angry, but there was nothing he could do about Katori. Because when Katori faced him, his eyes seemed to be a little different.
She was a little puzzled. She had never seen such a look in Katori's eyes before. It looked like...
Declaring sovereignty???
As the distance between Seireitei gets closer and closer, the morale of the two teams is obviously higher.
First, the injuries of most of the wounded have begun to stabilize. Second, for many college students who have not yet been freed from the shadow of war, once they enter Seireitei, their safety is guaranteed.
The moment he saw White Way Gate again, Lin Nan was sure that he heard many students cheering quietly.
Ukitake came from behind. "Are you here White Way Gate yet?" He had just woken up from his sleep the night before.
"How is the injury?" Lin Nan looked back and asked in concern, "Does it still hurt when you move?"
Ukitake patted the injured chest. "It's completely healed. Hongyuan Haili's medicine really works!"
Lin Nan smiled confidently, "As long as you fully recover."
He never told anyone about the improved version of Reishi-Gathering Pill. Ukitake always thought it was Hongyuan Haili's medicine that saved him.
On the way back to Seireitei, he repeatedly conducted secondary analysis and research on the improved Reishi-Gathering Pill on Reishi Experimental Analyzer, and also made many new discoveries.
First of all, he has a deeper understanding of the fact that "Soul Society is composed of Reishi". It can be said that after mastering the essence of the Reishi structure, many problems can be easily solved. For example, the transformation of Reishi-Gathering Pill.
His current research level is not enough to make major changes to the link itself of Reishi. Being able to improve Reishi-Gathering Pill is the highest level he can achieve at this moment.
But just this achievement made Lin Nan full of hope for the future. He named the awkward name Reishi Experimental Analyzer and the whole room "Reishi Mechanics Laboratory".
"Undecided in times of trouble, Spirit Particle Mechanics. I hope I can reach this level in the future!" Lin Nan thought to himself, "It seems that in the future I will have more exposure to similar Soul Society experimental results to inspire myself."
The four squadrons that went to Rukongai all returned to Seireitei. In response to the disastrous failure of this operation, Central 46 predictably gave Court Guard Squad several strong criticisms and reprimands.
The four squadrons encountered the same sneak attack tactics from the rebels in four different directions. Not only did they lose their troops, but most of the students accompanying them were also killed or injured. This was the first battle in the history of Court Guard Squad that could be called a disastrous defeat.
But Captain-Commander Yamamoto just silently endured the constant difficulties and humiliation from Central 46; but did not hold any accountability or reprimand to the four captains who suffered a tragic defeat at the captains' meeting.
Because, he personally gave the order to retreat - when the situation was irreversible, he also learned about the dilemma faced by the four squads through Hell Butterfly, and also learned about the casualties suffered by the students.
In order to save the future of Seireitei, he must make a decision and retreat in time.
"However, starting today, we must take strict precautions and Seireitei strengthen patrols at various key locations. Moreover, we must understand the enemy's tactical arrangements and true intentions!" At the captain's meeting, Yamamoto Shigekuni sat at the top and said with a solemn expression.
Not reprimanding does not mean that this matter can be ignored. Although the lost Zanpakuto appeared in the hands of the man in black, the other party's true intention has not yet been exposed.
If it is just to kill Soul Reaper, there is no reason to suddenly retreat in the middle of the battle!
"Captain-Commander, the seventh, eighth, ninth, and eleventh squadrons are all facing severe combat attrition." Third Division Captain Yan Yuan Jinle raised his hand and said, "Their remaining number of people can only meet the daily sentry rotation."
"How can we, Court Guard Squad, have insufficient numbers as an excuse? Regarding the supply of troops, I will find a way to replenish them as soon as possible. All you have to do is execute the order!
As for the task of tracking down the purpose of the thief army, I will leave it to you and your Stealth Force, Captain Shihoin."
"Understood. I will immediately order Punishment Force to investigate." Shihoin Sennichi nodded.