Chapter Forty-Nine: Kuchiki Ginrei / Chapter Fifty: Kidō Bullets

Shunsui Kyōraku and Ukitake felt as if they had been electrocuted, and almost jumped out of the hot spring. They hurriedly turned around and saw that it was Yamabuki Chidori who had walked directly into the hot spring.

"Dean! What a coincidence, we meet again!" Shunsui Kyōraku hurriedly used his back to cover the hole in the wall; he had just been called to the principal's office yesterday.

Ukitake saw the Yamabuki Chidori, a glint of light flashed across his face.

He still remembers when he was a child Yamabuki Chidori carried him on her back in the wind and snow to take him to see a doctor.

"Doctor, do you still remember me?" Ukitake asked happily.

"Ukitake, of course I remember you! You've grown so much in all these decades! I saw your name on the enrollment list. By the way, why are you two here soaking in a hot spring instead of going home after school?" Yamabuki Chidori walked in carrying a bath towel and a wooden tub.

Ukitake was rather simple-minded and stammered, unsure of what to say.

Shunsui Kyōraku hurriedly said, "Haven't we studied all day? Wouldn't it be nice to come soak in the hot springs tonight and relax? Even the Dean is coming? How about I scrub your back?"

Yamabuki Chidori looked at the two boys in front of her, her eyebrows slightly raised.

He had complete faith in Ukitake; he was an honest boy.

But the young Shunsui Kyōraku was a complete troublemaker.

"Kyoraku, why were you standing still for so long? Did you hide something on your back?" Yamabuki Chidori walked over with a questioning tone.

Shunsui Kyōraku was still just a boy, and upon hearing this, his expression immediately changed. He said stiffly, "I just had a leg cramp... It's okay, it'll be fine in a bit!"

"Huh? Leg cramp? Let me take a look!" Yamabuki Chidori wasn't going to believe his nonsense, and walked over step by step with a sinister grin on her face.

Shunsui Kyōraku tried to continue making excuses, but the back of his neck was grabbed and he was lifted up.

Yamabuki Chidori also saw the small hole in front of her.

"Kyoraku!" Yamabuki Chidori's tone was unfriendly as she stared coldly at Shunsui Kyōraku: "Why is there a hole in the wall? You wouldn't be trying to peep at the girls taking a bath across the street through this hole, would you?"

"I'm sorry, I know I was wrong, I'll never do it again, Dean, please let me go, please don't call my dad again, or he'll beat me to death!" Shunsui Kyōraku pleaded repeatedly.

"Hmph! Do you know where you went wrong?" Yamabuki Chidori said coldly, her oppressive aura making Shunsui Kyōraku and Ukitake almost unable to breathe.

"You two little brats deserve to die for not calling me when something like this happened! Who's taking a shower next door right now? Let me see!" Yamabuki Chidori bent down and pressed herself against the wall.

I was simply checking the girls' physical development; I had no other intentions!

The flesh on Ukitake's face twitched uncontrollably; the great image of the dean in his mind collapsed instantly.

Chapter 49: Kuchiki Ginrei

Soaking in a hot spring is not the same as taking a bath.

Regardless of gender, people wear close-fitting clothes or are wrapped in a bath towel when soaking in hot springs.

Even so, the beautiful scene before us is absolutely stunning!

A group of adorable girls, around thirteen or fourteen years old, were soaking in a clear, warm hot spring, wearing only close-fitting swimsuits or bath towels.

Fair and smooth shoulders, a firm and toned abdomen, long and slender white thighs, and adorable little feet!

As breathtaking views unfolded before her eyes, Yamabuki Chidori felt that incorporating this hot spring into the Shino Academy was the most perfect decision she had ever made in her life.

"Dean, how about we go for a drink later?" Shunsui Kyōraku asked with a grin.

"Okay. What kind of drink would you like? I'll treat you later." Yamabuki Chidori was immediately dragged onto Shunsui Kyōraku.

Ukitake helplessly covered his forehead, thinking, "Why do I feel like the future of Soul Society is hopeless?"

Just then, the hot spring door opened again, and a gentle voice reached the ears of the three men.

"Honey, what are you doing?"

Upon hearing that incredibly familiar voice, Yamabuki Chidori felt as if struck by lightning. She stiffened and slowly turned around, then forced a smile, "Darling, this should be the men's bathroom, right? What are you doing here?"

Unohana smiled broadly, "I just heard your voice and came over to check! Why are you standing still? Are you hiding something behind your back?"

Despite being immersed in the warm hot spring, cold sweat kept pouring down Yamabuki Chidori's forehead.

"Um... it's nothing really... I just got off work and was relaxing in the hot springs. What brings you here?" Yamabuki Chidori said rather awkwardly.

"I'm here to teach the students medical courses." Unohana kept her eyes narrowed. Yamabuki Chidori could already sense a faint murderous aura. There was no other way but to let these two kids take the blame.

"Darling, this matter concerns the reputation of two boys, so I hope you won't spread this around. These two bastards actually dug a hole in the wall to spy on female students. How can I, as the dean, be involved in such a thing?" Yamabuki Chidori kept glancing at Unohana's expression.

He found that his wife still had that smiling face, but the murderous aura around her was growing stronger.

"Do you two know you're wrong? Go back and write a 10,000-word self-criticism! And hurry up and plug the hole in the wall, or don't blame me for disciplining you both."

Shunsui Kyōraku and Ukitake were speechless.

Is this the dirty world of adults?

"Um, darling, when I came in just now, why did I find you peeking through the hole?" Unohana threw out her trump card, a move with no countermeasure!

Yamabuki Chidori said stiffly, "Let me explain first..."

Before she could finish speaking, Unohana had already used her Flash Step to the next moment and unleashed a powerful Inch Force: Heaven Split attack on Yamabuki Chidori!

Yamabuki Chidori was so badly beaten that her eyes rolled back and she lost consciousness!

Unohana carried her husband on her back, then smiled at the two students and said, "You two should hurry home too. Don't be like this useless adult. Oh, and plug up the hole in the wall before you go back!"

Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake nodded vigorously, covered in cold sweat, watching helplessly as their headmaster was carried away.

"Is marriage such a terrible thing? I once saw my dad being hung up and beaten by my mom!" Shunsui Kyōraku muttered to himself.

Ukitake nodded vigorously. He seemed to recognize this scene. Don't let his mother's usual gentle and elegant silver-haired beauty fool you; she can be terrifying when she's angry!

"Forget it, let's just block up the hole in front and go back." Shunsui Kyōraku sighed. He hadn't even glanced at it yet. Should he take a look before blocking the hole in the wall?

When he peered across the room, he suddenly noticed another eye on the other side, looking at him with curiosity.

Today is a big day for the Shihōin Clan, as Shunshun Shidō -month birthday.

For large families, offspring are extremely important; a large family must have a lineage to ensure its stability.

Otherwise, no matter how powerful or prestigious a family is, it will quickly decline if its members dwindle.

Take, for example, the Hane Hane Family.

At this moment, Shunshun Shidō was holding her son at the entrance, greeting the guests. The little guy had inherited his father's skin color and was looking at these strangers with bright eyes.

As one of the Five Noble Clans, the Shihōin Clan naturally received many blessings.

Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana are naturally indispensable.

Seeing the two of them, Shunshun Shidō smiled and said, "We agreed before that even though you two are family, you should still give me double the gifts. Let me see what gifts you've given me?"

Yamabuki Chidori laughed and cursed.

Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana are a married couple. Originally, it would have been enough for them to send one gift, but Shunshun Shidō insisted that they send the gifts separately.

Yamabuki Chidori held a very exquisite little box in her hands; Unohana had prepared her own homemade medicinal wine.

At the same time, all the other Captain of the Gotei 13 also arrived.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and smacked Yamabuki Kichitaka hard on the back of the head. Yamabuki Chidori turned around and saw Saito Saitō Fubōfu, with a young man following behind him.

"Let me introduce you, this is my new Lieutenant, Kuchiki Ginrei." Saitō Fubōfu introduced the young man behind him to Yamabuki Chidori.

Upon hearing this name, Yamabuki Chidori raised an eyebrow slightly.

This name may sound unfamiliar to many, but he has a Daimyo grandson, Kuchiki Byakuya.

When the Bleach storyline begins, Kuchiki Ginrei has already passed away. If we calculate the time, Kuchiki Ginrei would probably be three or four hundred years old now.

"Chief Strategist!" Kuchiki Ginrei bowed slightly to Yamabuki Chidori.

Yamabuki Chidori could sense the powerful Reiatsu emanating from Kuchiki Ginrei. Although it was not as strong as the original thirteen Captain, it was more than enough to serve as a substitute Captain.

Just then, Saitō Fubōfu, suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Come with me after the banquet; I have something to tell you."

Yamabuki Chidori raised an eyebrow. "We're all so familiar with each other, why not just say what's on our minds? Why all the secrecy?"

Looking into Saitō Fubōfu eyes, Yamabuki Chidori noticed a change in them, a change completely different from the unruly, crazy girl she used to be.

Indeed, more than a hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye. Everyone changes over time. I wonder what troubles this girl has encountered.

Chapter 50: Kidō Bullet

Guided by a servant, Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana found their own seats. All the people around them were Captain of the Gotei 13, and they were all acquaintances.

The area next to it was filled with Great Noble. Yamabuki Chidori wanted to see if the so-called Fifth Great Noble House had come, but after looking around, she didn't see the legendary Five Noble Clans.

"What are you looking at? Do you know anyone over there?"

A soft girl's voice came from behind her. At the same time, Yamabuki Chidori felt herself being hugged from behind. She turned around and saw, lo and behold, Hane Hane Chiyo.

Although a hundred years have passed, Hane Hane Chiyo's appearance has not changed at all. She still looks like a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl. It is unclear whether it is because her Reiatsu is too strong, so the years have not left obvious marks on her, or whether she has reached her limit in terms of age.

Yamabuki Chidori grabbed Hane Hane Chiyo by the neck and pulled her down, saying calmly, "Shouldn't you be sitting at the nobles' table? Why are you sitting here?"

"Are you kidding me? I'm the Captain of the Kidō Corps, of course I'm sitting here!" Hane Hane Chiyo said calmly. Don't let her loli appearance fool you, she's got a lot of Mind's Eye!

The power of nobles has been weakening in recent years, and they have been gradually replaced by the Gotei 13. Even the High-Ranking Noble are not as powerful as a Captain.

Hane Hane Chiyo, of course, knew how to maximize her own interests.

"By the way, what gifts did you prepare? Let me see!" Hane Hane Chiyo whispered.

Yamabuki Chidori picked up Hane Hane Chiyo and placed her on her seat as if she were carrying a cat.

"You're so young, yet so curious. How about a couple of drinks later?" Hane Hane Chiyo asked with a smile.

At first, Hane Hane Chiyo took the task of revitalizing her family very seriously. However, as times changed, she realized that it was impossible for her to revitalize the family on her own. Gradually, she became indifferent to it and decided to live one day at a time and be happy.

Just as the two of them were chatting and laughing, a boy walked over and greeted Yamabuki Chidori.

"Kyoraku, you're here too?" Yamabuki Chidori was surprised to find that it was Shunsui Kyōraku who had come over.

Shunshun Shidō.

Before long, Shunshun Shidō took the host's seat, and the invited guests raised their cups and drank the fine wine.

Afterwards, Shunshun Shidō carried her son to each table to toast the guests, her posture like that of a mother cat carrying her kittens. Truly worthy of the Shihōin Clan, she's really something!

However, it seems that children are included in this list as well.

"What I'm most curious about right now is what gift you can give me." Shunshun Shidō approached Yamabuki Chidori with a mischievous grin. Yamabuki Chidori smiled wryly, knowing that this girl had him figured out. With no other choice, she could only hand over the gift she had prepared. Shunshun Shidō opened the box and was surprised to find a very exquisite musket inside.

"I know this thing. Several squads have recently undergone large-scale armaments. It would be a good toy for kids." Shunshun Shidō twirled the gun on her finger twice.

This thing can only threaten ordinary Shinigami and low-level Hollows at most. As long as you can master Flash Step, there is almost no chance of being hit.

Although each squad is equipped with a number of Spirit Particle Musket, only those who are too weak or lack ranged attacks are equipped with them.

"This one I gave you is different!" Yamabuki Chidori snatched the single-shot musket back with a swift movement. "This thing has much more power than an ordinary gun! Let me show you!"

The nobles were also very curious. The emergence of the Spirit Particle Musket broke with tradition to some extent, but it was indeed a positive development.

If the former Central 46 were still in existence, it would be absolutely impossible for them to allow such a weapon to be invented, because this weapon gave ordinary people the power to resist death. The former Central 46 only regarded death as a human being, and ordinary souls outside Rukongai could only be considered objects.

Once the balance of the Three Realms is tilted, these souls will be actively added to or subtracted to maintain the balance of the Three Realms; this is the function of these souls.

It's just a tool.

Moreover, in this world, no matter how many ordinary souls there are, they can't defeat a Captain. It's not something that can be achieved by sheer numbers. But once they have the Spirit Particle Musket, although they still can't deal with Captain-level powerhouses, if this weapon falls into the hands of ordinary people, these "tools" will have the power to say "no" to ordinary Grim Reapers.

Any resistance to the former Central 46 will not be allowed, not even in thought.

Nowadays, many nobles treat Spirit Particle Musket as collectibles, or prepare one for the family member with the lowest combat strength.

The group followed Yamabuki Chidori into the courtyard. Yamabuki Chidori raised the gun in her hand, pulled the trigger on the distant stone, and a white lightning bolt shot out from the muzzle, striking the stone at an extremely fast speed.

"Bang!"

Although the stone was not pierced, it showed black charred marks and a lot of broken stones were shaken off.

Shunshun Shidō's eyebrows shot up sharply. He had developed the prototype of Shunkō and was naturally very knowledgeable about Kidō.

What was fired from this gun wasn't bullets, but rather the Kidō.

"Are you kidding me? Is that even possible?" A bead of sweat dripped down Shunshun Shidō's forehead. Not only him, but all the other nobles and members of the Gotei 13 were also shocked by what they saw.

"Yamabuki... you actually developed a gun that can fire Kidō?" Zendouji Yuuhin's eyes widened in surprise.

"No problem! This gift is quite valuable, isn't it?" Yamabuki Chidori said with a grin.