Ukitake / You Had a Chance Like This and Didn't Even Invite Me!

People in this era were used to drinking mild liquor, and when they suddenly switched to strong, spicy liquor, they couldn't get used to it, and not a single bottle of the brewed liquor was sold.

As expected, everything in those time-travel novels is a lie.

The final batch of high-purity liquor he brewed was sent to the Fourth Division to be used as medical alcohol.

Having learned from its mistakes, Yamabuki Chidori took a different approach.

People have different taste preferences, but almost everyone likes sweetness. When you eat sugar, your body releases a lot of dopamine, which can gradually lead to addiction.

Since strong liquor won't work, we'll have to make fruit wine instead.

Among fruit wines, the most famous is undoubtedly Wine.

The history of Wine is quite long. During the Tang Dynasty, there was a poem that read, "Fine wine in a luminous cup, I long to drink, but the pipa urges me on." This shows that at least a thousand years ago, Wine was already being offered as tribute to the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions.

After a series of improvements, Yamabuki Chidori created the first Wine in Soul Society.

Of course, this process was fraught with difficulties. Most importantly, the land was simply unsuitable for growing grapes. The temperature was too low and there was too much rain, resulting in insufficient sugar content in the grapes and a sour taste in the wine.

Finally Yamabuki Chidori came up with a brilliant idea: he had the Captain Commander release Ryūjin Jakka to act as the sun and increase the sweetness of the grapes. Incredibly, it actually worked!

I've unlocked a new way to use Ryūjin Jakka!

Of course, Wine fermented using conventional methods doesn't taste very good.

Even the people of medieval Europe, who loved drinking Wine the most, would add all sorts of spices to their drinks for flavor.

After countless failures, Yamabuki Chidori finally produced the best-tasting Wine.

That sweet taste...

It's exactly the same as the Wine sold in supermarkets in later generations for thirty yuan a large barrel.

Damn it!

I should have just used grapes and sugar syrup!

I once saw a Yamabuki Chidori show where a reporter was holding two kinds of Wine: one was a large bottle of Wine that cost thirty yuan in a supermarket, and the other was a bottle of imported Wine that cost two thousand yuan.

After being sampled by a large number of people on the street, the reviews were almost unanimously positive.

The Wine sold for two thousand yuan a bottle tastes far inferior to the blended wine sold for thirty yuan a barrel.

Come to think of it, a bucket costs thirty yuan, and it's uncertain whether there are even grapes in it; it's probably all about technology and ruthless work!

It might not be healthy to drink, but in terms of taste, it absolutely crushes pure Wine without any additives.

Just like how many people in later generations praised Russia food for being free of additives and healthy and safe, but when they actually tasted it, they found it didn't taste good.

The restaurant owner then brought over a large bottle of chilled red Wine.

The cost price of this large bottle of red Wine is less than ten yuan.

But if you were to sell it here... you couldn't take this bottle for less than 880 yuan.

The Head of the Kyōraku Family said apologetically, "It was clearly my son who caused the trouble, yet the Chief Strategist treated me to such expensive wine. I'm truly sorry! I will definitely return the favor in person another day!"

Yamabuki Chidori smiled and gently flicked Shunsui Kyōraku's forehead, "Your mouth is watering, hurry up and eat!"

As he spoke, he poured Shunsui Kyōraku a glass of chilled red Wine. As for why he was giving alcohol to a child...

How could he not know whether there was alcohol in it or not?

"By the way, do you know that the Shihōin Clan has some great news?" The Head of the Kyōraku Family asked quietly, holding a glass of Wine as red as agate in both hands.

"Yes, I heard. That kid, Shunshun Shidō, had a big, fat son!" Yamabuki Chidori said.

Chapter 47: Ukitake

"That kid, Shunshun Shidō, has a big, fat son," Yamabuki Chidori said.

As the head of one of the Five Noble Clans, Shunshun Shidō naturally wanted to leave as many offspring as possible for the family.

There are many times when he can't make these decisions.

As mentioned before, Shunshun Shidō not only had one wife, but also several concubines.

This is considered relatively restrained among nobles.

About two weeks ago, Shunshun Shidō's wife gave birth to a son for him. The kid brought his son to the Gotei 13 and showed him off. Well, what can you do? He's the first person in the Gotei 13 to have an offspring!

He also sent out invitations all over the world, inviting everyone to his son's one-month celebration.

However, Yamabuki Chidori had been researching the Spirit Particle Musket during this time, and he might have forgotten about it if the Head of the Kyōraku Family hadn't suddenly brought it up today.

"That's it! What kind of gift should I prepare for him?" Yamabuki Chidori pondered deeply. Of course, the more expensive the gift, the better; the best gift is one that suits his heart.

Just as the two of them were racking their brains for a gift, Shunsui Kyōraku raised the rice bowl in his hand.

"Another bowl, please!"

It's obvious that the worries that adults have don't bother this boy at all.

After a satisfying meal, Kyoraku and his son bid farewell to Yamabuki Chidori Yamabuki Chidori watched her leave.

"Dad, can we talk about something? Please don't hit me when we get home. You seem quite happy, don't you?" Shunsui Kyōraku said softly.

The Head of the Kyōraku Family had completely forgotten about the matter, but upon hearing Shunsui Kyōraku's words, he immediately drew his belt, causing chaos between father and son.

The next day at school, Shunsui Kyōraku listlessly slumped over his desk, having been severely reprimanded by his father the night before.

The class Teacher saw the listless Shunsui Kyōraku and chuckled to himself. This kid had given him a lot of headaches before, and now he was finally out of the woods.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. We have a new student today, so please get along well," the Teacher said to her students.

The students below the podium were puzzled and whispered among themselves. To enter the Shino Academy, one had to pass an examination, and everyone enrolled at the same time. How could someone cut in line? Were they children of Great Noble?

The girls all hoped for a handsome guy, while the boys all hoped for a beautiful girl. As a result, as soon as the new student walked in, both the boys and girls cheered.

Because a very cute boy came in!

He was only about eleven or twelve years old. Although very young, he already had a head of white hair. His youthful face was quite adorable, with a pair of large, watery eyes. However, as soon as he stepped onto the podium, he coughed a few times forcefully, then said to the students in a very apologetic tone, "Hello everyone, my name is Jūshirō Ukitake. I was supposed to enroll with you all, but I haven't been feeling well and have been recuperating lately. Please take care of me! Cough cough cough cough!"

As soon as young Ukitake finished his self-introduction, he coughed twice forcefully, and an unnatural flush appeared on his fair face, clearly indicating that he was sickly.

Most of the girls who entered the Shino Academy looked to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, and they felt quite sorry for this sickly-looking handsome boy.

The boys didn't take it seriously.

His purpose in coming to the Shino Academy is to join the Gotei 13. Look at how sickly he is; even if he joins the Gotei 13, how will he fight on the battlefield?

It's obvious at a glance that he's a son of some Great Noble who had his child inserted into the family.

This has happened before.

The Teacher could tell at a glance that Jūshirō Ukitake was a very honest boy. According to the Teacher's thinking, an honest boy might not necessarily be paired with a naughty classmate, so the two of them would complement each other.

"Perfect timing, there's an empty seat next to Shunsui Kyōraku, so you can sit next to that boy for now." The Teacher pointed to Shunsui Kyōraku.

Although Jūshirō Ukitake is still young, he is very harmonious in his dealings with others and sits obediently next to Shunsui Kyōraku.

"Alright, now the Teacher will begin the lesson."

Shunsui Kyōraku extended his hand, smiling, and said, "My name is Shunsui Kyōraku."

"Jūshirō Ukitake... cough cough cough! I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well, please don't mind." Ukitake's tone was very weak, like a little girl.

Today's lesson is Kendo.

"The four basic abilities of a Shinigami are Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, and Kidō (swordsmanship) and swordsmanship. The so-called Zanpakuto represents the use of Zanpakuto and swordsmanship. Today, we will have a practical swordsmanship match. Go and get your wooden swords," the Teacher said to his students.

On his first day of school, Jūshirō Ukitake attracted the attention of many girls, making many boys extremely jealous.

"Look at his arms, he doesn't have a muscle at all. How can he protect the Seireitei? It's a joke. How about we teach him a lesson later?" a boy said to his mischievous companions.

"I think we should just let it go. What if we make him cry and he tells his mom? He's a new guy, after all." Another boy looked at him with disdain. "I'm going to join the 11th Division someday, how can I bully this little brat?"

"If you won't go, I will. These girls are really something, they never even give us a second glance. So what if he's better looking than me? This sissy, I'll beat him to tears in a minute," one of the trainees said confidently.

As the saying goes, jealousy can make you unrecognizable.

Why is it that this guy attracted all the girls' attention the moment he arrived? That's not fair!

Thinking of this, several students from the Shino Academy surrounded them, each holding a wooden sword.

"Jūshirō Ukitake, right? The Teacher just said this lesson is about swordsmanship practice, let's give it a try!" The student confidently raised his wooden sword.

Jūshirō Ukitake smiled innocently, "Great! I've also learned some swordsmanship, so let's have a spar!"

He stood up and was about to leave when Shunsui Kyōraku suddenly reached out and pressed down on his shoulder.

Although Shunsui Kyōraku is still young, he is very perceptive and can tell at a glance that these people have ill intentions and are probably going to embarrass him, the new classmate, in front of everyone.

Shunsui Kyōraku originally intended to hold down Jūshirō Ukitake and then go to his aid, but he never expected that he couldn't hold down Jūshirō Ukitake at all with his strength.

"Such strong Reiatsu!" Shunsui Kyōraku was slightly startled, then a smile appeared on his lips.

Jūshirō Ukitake probably understood what his deskmate meant, so he reached out and gently patted the back of Shunsui Kyōraku's hand to reassure him.

"Come on! I'm quite confident in my swordsmanship!" Jūshirō Ukitake said with a smile, appearing completely harmless.

Chapter 48: You guys didn't even invite me to such a great opportunity!

The sparring match ended in an instant.

Everyone thought it was a close match, but even the Teacher didn't expect the battle to end so quickly. This seemingly sickly but kind-faced child was actually incredibly strong.

He knocked down three students in an instant.

That exquisite swordsmanship was no less than his own.

Although the Teacher was from the Kidō Corps and wasn't particularly skilled in swordsmanship, he was still a member of the Gotei 13 and had fought against Hollows on the battlefield. His swordsmanship, which even surprised him, was something these ordinary students couldn't withstand.

"Don't judge a book by its cover!"

After class, Jūshirō Ukitake's popularity soared. Who wouldn't like a cute, kind, and incredibly strong boy?

Especially for those girls who are a little bit infatuated with boys, as soon as class ended, Jūshirō Ukitake was surrounded by girls.

Jūshirō Ukitake was having a real headache about the situation. He wasn't good at dealing with girls, and not only that, but the large number of people was causing oxygen deprivation, making him a little dizzy.

The situation only improved slightly after the Teacher intervened.

"I never expected you to be so popular with girls!" Shunsui Kyōraku's tone carried a hint of sourness.

Jūshirō Ukitake could only manage an awkward smile.

"Oh, by the way, after school I'll take you to a great place! You'll definitely like it." Shunsui Kyōraku's eyes gleamed with a hint of cunning, but the innocent and kind-hearted Jūshirō Ukitake completely ignored the sly glint in his deskmate's eyes.

After school, Shunsui Kyōraku took Jūshirō Ukitake to the large bathroom at the Shino Academy.

"Are you taking a bath? I'm not dirty!" Jūshirō Ukitake asked curiously.

"This isn't an ordinary bathhouse; it's a hot spring. According to the dean, he fought hard to finally secure this hot spring for the benefit of the students. Why not soak in a free hot spring? And..." Shunsui Kyōraku flashed a wicked smile.

Jūshirō Ukitake was completely bewildered, unable to understand what his deskmate was up to.

However, having a free hot spring bath is indeed a wonderful thing.

Jūshirō Ukitake took off his outer clothes and soaked in the warm spring water. All the fatigue of the day disappeared, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

Ah, that feels so good!

Although Shunsui Kyōraku also entered the hot spring, he didn't focus all his attention on it. Instead, he tiptoed to the edge of the hot spring and pressed his ear against the wall.

To separate the men's and women's hot springs, there is a bamboo partition between the two. Although the girls can hear each other playing in the next room, the partition completely blocks their view, preventing them from being spied on.

However, it's not the theft itself that's worrisome, but the fact that the thief has his eye on it.

Shunsui Kyōraku reached out and groped around on the table shelf for a while, and surprisingly pulled a cork off it.

Although Jūshirō Ukitake was simple-minded, he was definitely not stupid, and he immediately knew what Shunsui Kyōraku was up to.

"You're not thinking of... spying! Are you crazy? If you get caught, it won't just be a few scoldings!" Ukitake said, his face full of surprise.

Shunsui Kyōraku quickly pressed his finger to his lips to silence Ukitake, then said with a mysterious smile, "Don't you have even the slightest curiosity about a girl's body? This is a mechanism I painstakingly created; it will absolutely not be discovered."

"But... it's after school now, what if a Teacher comes to soak in the hot spring?" Ukitake wanted to persuade his newly made friend, Shunsui Kyōraku smiled and said, "A man who isn't romantic in his youth is wasting his life, and even dying under the peony is romantic."

I want to watch it! I really want to watch it!

Shunsui Kyōraku's heart was pounding, and just as he leaned his eyes closer, a man's voice suddenly came from behind him.

What are you two doing here?