Uchiha Hikaru was instantly amused by the chubby uncle. "Even with a slow brain, you still don't forget to eat. You're so fat—move some of it into your brain."
Hachigen Ushoda scratched his head foolishly. "I'd like to, too! But I can't."
"Captain Uchiha Hikaru, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us what the second thing is already!" Shinji Hirako was getting a little impatient as well.
"This second thing is shocking news. Keep your emotions in check—don't start jumping around." Uchiha Hikaru said it half-jokingly.
"Captain Uchiha Hikaru, hurry up and tell us! You've made my heart itch with curiosity!" Hachigen Ushoda spoke up again.
"Yeah! Yeah, hurry up and tell us!"
"We're all waiting to hear it!"
"Captain Uchiha Hikaru~~~~~~"
"Oh? Is someone acting cute here???" Uchiha Hikaru suddenly said, making everyone in the Visored burst into laughter.
"Alright, no more jokes or suspense."
"The second piece of news is that, starting today, you no longer need to suffer pursuit from the Soul Society."
"The Soul Society has acknowledged your existence. As long as you do not harm others or devour souls, you will receive normal treatment."
"You will officially become members of the Fourteenth Division!!"
"The specific appointments will be issued soon. You should receive them in a few days."
After Uchiha Hikaru finished speaking, he looked at the group before him. They were not as wildly excited or jubilant as he had imagined. Instead, each of them merely lowered their heads slightly.
Tears fell from their faces, one drop after another.
Uchiha Hikaru found the atmosphere somewhat strange and asked, "What's wrong with all of you???"
Shinji Hirako suddenly dropped to his knees, fighting back tears as he sobbed. "Captain Uchiha Hikaru, thank you!!!"
Uchiha Hikaru was startled. Ever since arriving in the Shinigami world,