A Young Master's Taste of Commoner Life / His First Time Eating at a Restaurant

"After careful consideration by the higher-ups, we have approved Saitō Fubōfu's request to resign!" Captain Commander Yamamoto said expressionlessly.

Just as Saitō Fubōfu's lips curled into a slight smile, the Captain Commander suddenly changed the subject. "However, the position of Captain is no small matter; it is the soul of a team. Kuchiki Ginrei, if you wish to assume the position of Captain of the Sixth Division, you must undergo the examination given to you by the Gotei 13. If you fail the examination, you will be disqualified. Furthermore, Saitō Fubōfu cannot resign until a suitable successor is found."

Saitō Fubōfu face had just shown a slight smile, froze instantly, turning his head awkwardly to look at Yamabuki Chidori.

Are you two sure you're not messing with me? If you set an incredibly difficult test for my successor that no one can pass, won't I be stuck in this position for life?

Yamabuki Chidori seemed oblivious to Saitō Fubōfu's pleading gaze, turning her face away quite naturally. "This has nothing to do with me. If you want to blame someone, blame the Captain Commander."

The other ten Captain all adopted a "let's watch the show" attitude.

"Kuchiki Ginrei, are you willing to accept the test?" Captain Commander Yamamoto asked. "Let me make it clear beforehand that this test is extremely dangerous. If anything goes wrong, you could lose your life. Even so, are you still willing to accept the test?"

Kuchiki Ginrei nodded heavily. "I am willing to accept the test."

Captain Commander Yamamoto continued, "This is of utmost importance. During the test, you cannot accept help from anyone, nor can you rely on the assistance of your family or powerful faction. If you accept such help, the test will be considered a failure. At the same time, I will send three Captain to monitor your actions. No matter what the mission is like, these Captain will not lend a hand, even if you die in the mission. So, do you still accept the test?"

Kuchiki Ginrei nodded emphatically again. "I accept the test."

Captain Commander Yamamoto was somewhat impressed by the young man before him; regardless of his abilities, he at least had guts.

"Alright. The task is written in this scroll, take a look yourself. You are now in the midst of the test. The people monitoring you are secretly sent by me. None of the three know each other's identities, so don't even think about bribing the examiners to cheat. Alright, meeting adjourned," the Captain Commander shouted.

Saitō Fubōfu's expression was rather grim. He quietly moved closer to Kuchiki Ginrei and asked, "Let me see what's written in the scroll. Is it some particularly difficult test?"

Kuchiki Ginrei wore a troubled expression. "Captain, isn't this a bad idea? The Captain Commander said we can't rely on anyone..."

"I was just looking, I wasn't helping you cheat, why are you so Mind's Eye?" Saitō Fubōfu, reached out to snatch the scroll, but before his fingers could even touch it, his ponytail was grabbed by a large hand and yanked hard.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Who pulled my hair?" Saitō Fubōfu, turned around fiercely, only to meet the Captain Commander's cold gaze.

"Ah... Captain Commander! I didn't mean to look at this scroll, this kid forced me to!" Saitō Fubōfu has been in the workplace for over a hundred years, has mastered the art of shifting blame and directly dumped the responsibility on Kuchiki Ginrei.

Kuchiki Ginrei's eye twitched involuntarily. "Captain, can't we have any shame?"

"This is none of your business. Hurry up and complete your test. Since it's your turn, the three Captain have already set off." The Captain Commander said calmly to Kuchiki Ginrei.

Since Kuchiki Ginrei's arrival, the Captain Commander, seeing Saitō Fubōfu, sighed helplessly.

"Have a cup of tea with me, after all, we were colleagues." The Captain Commander's eyes held a hint of melancholy.

Saitō Fubōfu, didn't act up as usual. He sat next to the Captain Commander, with Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana opposite him.

"Is the Captain's job... really that boring? I thought everyone was having a lot of fun," the Captain Commander said.

"Yeah, it's really boring," said Yamabuki Chidori.

The Captain Commander glared at him coldly. "I wasn't asking you!"

Saitō Fubōfu, scratched his head. "It's not exactly boring, but it just doesn't feel like the kind of life I like."

"So what kind of life do you like?"

"Unrestrained and free. No need to care about others, nor be cared for by others." Saitō Fubōfu, gave his own answer.

Everyone seeks different things, and everyone has a different definition of happiness.

Some people yearn for love, some like money, some crave power, and some pursue freedom.

You bind those who yearn for freedom to high positions, send those who crave power to wander aimlessly, make those who love money pursue ephemeral love, and make those who possess true love work themselves to the bone to make money.

This cannot be considered happiness; it is merely a form of imprisonment.

The Captain Commander takes it upon himself to protect the world, using his invincible power to do so, and he finds great joy in it.

But others may not think that way.

"I understand." The Captain Commander took a sip of tea, and for some reason, he seemed somewhat forlorn.

No matter how powerful one's forces are, they cannot control the human heart.

Like Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, like Yhwach, and like Yamabuki Chidori.

"However, if you're thinking about failure, your free life will grow wings and fly away!" the Captain Commander suddenly said.

"So what exactly did you write in the scroll? Can you tell me so I have some idea?" Saitō Fubōfu said.

The Captain Commander took a sip of tea and looked up at the sky. "Yamabuki, the task of monitoring Kuchiki Ginrei is entrusted to you."

"Who else but me?"

"You're all alone," the Captain Commander said.

"Me alone? Didn't we agree there would be three Captain? Aren't you afraid I'll help that kid cheat?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

"Don't worry, go quickly," Captain Commander Yamamoto urged.

Having no other choice, Yamabuki Chidori drank the tea in her cup in one gulp, and then left the First Division Barracks with Unohana.

Captain Commander Yamamoto watched Yamabuki Chidori leave, then suddenly smiled helplessly. He's getting old! He's finally getting old!

If I had heard someone dare to resign a hundred years ago, my first reaction would have been to draw my sword and beat them up, then leave me to go back to work obediently.

I wouldn't do that now!

Chapter 54: The Young Master's Commoner Experience

After returning home, Kuchiki Ginrei opened the scroll and nervously examined the tasks recorded inside.

He was extremely nervous. Becoming the Captain of the Gotei 13 was his dream, and he had just happened to have this opportunity. Saitō Fubōfu, wanted to retire, and he absolutely could not let Captain Saito down.

"Hunting an Adjuchas?" Kuchiki Ginrei felt a little relieved after reading the mission. He was quite confident in his abilities and thought that killing an Adjuchas- level Great Beard shouldn't be a problem.

"Patriarch, the elders wish to see you."

After the frightening message was delivered, a group of Old Man entered Kuchiki Ginrei's room.

Kuchiki Ginrei served as the Captain of the Sixth Division, and they also played a supporting role behind the scenes.

"Ginrei, what is the mission? Don't worry, no matter what, the family will make you the Captain of the Sixth Division. We will do everything we can to help you." The elders said kindly.

Kuchiki Ginrei Bell frowned slightly. Why were these old things like flies drawn to blood? They came right at the first smell!

"I'm sorry, elders, but this test cannot be conducted with the help of any external forces, not even the power of the family. Otherwise, the test will fail. Furthermore, three Captain are secretly monitoring me, so please do not do anything unnecessary," said Kuchiki Ginrei expressionlessly.

Instead of taking Kuchiki Ginrei's words to heart, the elders laughed with delight.

"Ginrei! You're still too young and don't understand the unspoken rules here. Hiring someone to monitor you just means you want something in return, right? Don't worry, we'll take care of everything!" The elders said with smiles. "But that's true, it's normal that you don't understand the rules since you're new to this! If you really do nothing, they'll definitely make things difficult for you! Becoming the Captain the Sixth Division isn't just your business, it's the whole family's business!"

The expression on Kuchiki Ginrei's face gradually turned cold.

Those awful Old Man always act on their own initiative.

They always thought that using their set of rules would solve everything.

"I said I don't need it. It's just hunting a Menos Grande. Are you deliberately trying to make me look foolish? Or do you not trust my strength?" Kuchiki Ginrei said coldly.

"Well... of course we believe in your abilities, it's just that there are interpersonal relationships involved..."

Kuchiki Ginrei stood up abruptly. "Then you don't need to worry about it. I will complete the mission perfectly, leaving no one speechless."

With that, Kuchiki Ginrei left the room.

They didn't give these elders any face at all.

After Kuchiki Ginrei left, the elders, who had been all smiles, immediately fell silent.

"Hmph, what a troublesome brat! Does he really think he can do whatever he wants just because of his own abilities? Doesn't he realize that without our secret help, how could he have gotten to where he is today? Let alone run for Captain of the Sixth Division! Captain Saito intends to retire, and countless greedy people will come sniffing out blood, but this position must belong to our Kuchiki Clan."

"Don't be angry, don't be angry. Ginrei is still young, it's normal that he doesn't understand these unspoken rules. When he grows up and encounters setbacks, he will naturally understand!"

"Yes, yes! Then he'll understand our good intentions!"

"By the way, Ginrei doesn't have a wife yet. Why don't we arrange a marriage for him? That way, we can have double happiness."

"I wonder which noble lady is so lucky to be able to join the Kuchiki Clan, the head of our Five Noble Clans."

These Old Man, one after another, seemed to have already decided the fate of the Kuchiki Ginrei.

Kuchiki Ginrei was in a bad mood. Although he was nominally the head of the Kuchiki Clan, in reality, much of the power in the family was in the hands of the elders, and he often had to compromise even as the head of the family.

"I really envy Captain Saito! He can pursue a free and unrestrained life. When will I ever be free?" Kuchiki Ginrei sighed as she looked at the clear sky.

Many times he longed to take a spontaneous trip and see the wider world, but the Kuchiki Clan was like a giant lead ball firmly tied to his feet. As the head of the Kuchiki Clan, his fate was no longer his own from the moment he was born, but was firmly bound to the fate of the entire family.

"Don't think too much, completing the mission is the most important thing." Kuchiki Ginrei only prepared some daily necessities, and then set off alone.

After Kuchiki Ginrei left home, the space on the roof of his house suddenly became distorted. Then, a hand appeared out of thin air and gently ripped off an invisible light curtain. Yamabuki Chidori and Saitō Fubōfu were watching him from there.

"This is clearly my mission, why are you here!" Yamabuki Chidori looked at Saitō Fubōfu.

"This is my successor, how could I possibly stand idly by?" Saitō Fubōfu said nonchalantly.

Anyway, I'm free from official duties now, so I can do whatever I want.

"I'm warning you, if you dare to secretly help him, I'll immediately declare him a failure in the trial, and you'd better pack your bags and go back to work," Yamabuki Chidori threatened.

"Hmph, you think I'd be threatened by you? I'd rather die than go back to work!" Saitō Fubōfu sneered. "However, with his strength, he's more than capable of hunting down an Adjuchas, so I don't need to worry too much."

Indeed, to become the Captain of the Gotei 13, one must possess exceptional strength; other abilities can be postponed for the time being.

Kuchiki Ginrei's strength has been acknowledged by Saito.

The two of them quietly followed behind Kuchiki Ginrei.

Little did they know that the greatest difficulty for Kuchiki Ginrei was not defeating the Hollow.

"Oh no! I know Hollow is in the Rukongai in the North District, but the Rukongai area is so big, where am I supposed to look for him?" Kuchiki Ginrei looked blankly at the bustling street in front of her.

He received an elite education from birth, and was told that nobles and commoners were completely different beings, and that as a top noble, he was not allowed to have contact with commoners.

She has never even left Seireitei since she was a child.

Growing up in such an environment, he naturally didn't know how to communicate with ordinary people.

"What should I do? Logically, I should gather information first, but where should I start? My Teacher never taught me anything like this before! Oh no! Should I just grab anyone on the street and ask them? But that feels so awkward! No, I'm going to be the Captain of the Sixth Division, how can I back down because of something like this?"

Summoning her courage, Kuchiki Ginrei reached out and grabbed a samurai walking down the street, then said in a very polite voice, "Hello, do you know where Adjuchas is?"

The samurai looked at the noble young master before him and replied with three words: "You're insane!"

Chapter 55: My First Time Eating Out

Kuchiki Ginrei, a young master who grew up in a top-tier noble family, was so embarrassed he wanted to disappear into nowhere. He had never experienced anything like this before.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Asking someone on the street where "Adjuchas" is is like asking a random stranger in the real world, "Do you know where murders are committed?"

Let's see if they think you're crazy.

"Calm down, calm down, calm down! I am the head of the Kuchiki Clan, the future Captain of the Sixth Division of the Gotei 13. How can I be so discouraged by this little setback? Maybe he doesn't know this information. I'll ask someone else!" Kuchiki Ginrei kept comforting herself.

Then they prepare to find the next person who can provide them with intelligence.

And then it just stayed there, frozen in place!

Fearing being called crazy again, Kuchiki Ginrei no longer had the courage to ask a second person for information.

"What am I going to do? How am I supposed to find him in such a big area? If the Hollow doesn't show himself, I won't be able to find him at all!" Kuchiki Ginrei suddenly realized that the most difficult part of this mission was not fighting the Hollow, but the preparation before the battle.

In a narrow alley, Yamabuki Chidori burst into laughter, feeling like he was about to laugh his guts out. This young master was just too adorable! He was just like those high-achieving but incompetent students from later generations.

Despite possessing Captain-level strength, Kuchiki Ginrei keeps running into obstacles in these trivial matters. Should we call her adorable, or should we say she's been spoiled by her family?

"Saito? This is your successor? Are you sure he can take on the role of Captain of the Sixth Division?" Yamabuki Chidori couldn't help but mock.

Saitō Fubōfu, huddled in the alley, gritting her teeth. This bastard was utterly disgracing her!

The First Gotei 13 Captain of the Gotei 13 all rose through the ranks from various social classes; among them were assassins, psychopaths, lunatics, and nobles.

Not only is he extremely strong, but he's also incredibly adept at handling all sorts of situations!

On the other hand, Kuchiki Ginrei is indeed powerful, and if placed among the Great Noble, he would definitely be a model of strength.

But once this high-and-mighty young nobleman is brought down to earth, his true colors are immediately revealed. He has no idea how to deal with people outside the nobility, and those hypocritical etiquettes are completely useless. He can only stand in circles, racking his brains to figure out how to obtain information.

Saitō Fubōfu, couldn't help but want to help, Yamabuki Chidori grabbed her head and said, "If you dare to help him, I'll send you back to work right now!"

Saitō Fubōfu my lifelong reputation be ruined by this brat?"

"Let's see first. After all, they are elites trained by Great Noble, so they should be able to get used to the environment here quickly." Although Yamabuki Chidori said this, she couldn't help but smile.

Don't laugh! Don't laugh!

I've been specially trained so that I won't laugh no matter how funny it is, unless I can't help but laugh out loud!