Chapter Fifty-Eight: You're Such a Good Person / Chapter Fifty-Nine: Stirred

Besides, I'll get hungry when it gets dark, and I don't have any money left to buy food. Should I Zanpakuto for money?

How can I defeat Adjuchas then?

Saitō Fubōfu, was almost unable to bear watching anymore. This child was just too pitiful!

"Maybe we should just give the money back to him..."

"There's a logical problem with not returning it. His money was swindled away by that family of three, which means he should be asking them for it back. Why should he ask me for it? It's not like I swindled him," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Even though he knew perfectly well that Yamabuki Chidori was being unreasonable, Saitō Fubōfu, was completely helpless.

She reached into her purse, pulled out two coins, and glanced furtively at Yamabuki Chidori. Yamabuki Chidori pretended to look at the scenery outside, seemingly oblivious to Saitō Fubōfu's subtle hand movements.

With a flick of his finger, Saito sent two coins hurtling toward Kuchiki Ginrei at incredible speed.

"Slap! Slap!"

The two coins struck the Kuchiki Ginrei precisely on both of her calves.

"Pain..."

These two coins, though not many, were enough to cover his food and lodging for the day.

"I'm sorry, Captain, this is all I can do for you!" Saitō Fubōfu sighed deeply.

When Kuchiki Ginrei turned around, he saw two coins hanging at his feet and picked them up with curiosity.

Whose money fell on the ground?

The person who lost the money must be very anxious, right?

Kuchiki Ginrei held up the two copper coins in her hand and shouted, "Whose money is missing? Whose money is missing!"

Instantly, everyone around turned their attention to this place!

"The money I lost!"

"I lost it!"

"Give it to me! Give it to me!"

Chaos erupted on the street as everyone rushed forward. Kuchiki Ginrei barely managed to crawl out of the crowd, but the two copper coins had been snatched away by someone!

Chapter 58: You're such a good person

Kuchiki Ginrei had probably never been so disheveled in her life. After crawling out of the crowd, her once gorgeous and neat clothes were torn to shreds, she had lost one shoe, and of course, the two copper coins in her hand were also gone in the chaos!

Saitō Fubōfu, was clinging to a pillar in the restaurant and banging his head against it.

"What sins did I commit in this life? Why did I have to be stuck with such a successor?" Saitō Fubōfu complained as he banged his head, his two ponytails swaying back and forth, looking rather cute.

Yamabuki Chidori didn't know how to comfort Saitō Fubōfu.

"Well... although he's a bit naive, he's a really good person! Even though his money was stolen, he didn't harm these ordinary people." Yamabuki Chidori really couldn't think of any other words of comfort.

"What a joke! What good is kindness in our line of work? Look at all of us, how many of us are kind? And this is too much kindness, isn't it?" Saitō Fubōfu continued to bang his head against the wooden pillar until he finally collapsed limply to the ground, staring blankly at the sky.

Indeed, none of these First Generation Captains were kind; they were all ruthless and cruel!

Even the seemingly most amiable Unohana is actually an incredibly ruthless person.

"Young people always have to go through these ups and downs. These are just minor incidents and don't matter much, as long as he's strong enough. He can learn how to conduct himself and navigate social situations gradually," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Kuchiki Ginrei could only wander aimlessly northward, hoping to encounter the Adjuchas before nightfall. Once she killed the Adjuchas, her mission would be accomplished, and she could immediately return to Seireitei.

However, when you're down on your luck, even drinking cold water can cause problems. Along the way, she didn't encounter Adjuchas, or even the most ordinary Hollows. Leaving the more bustling streets, Kuchiki Ginrei arrived at a small village in the north.

The people here all make a living by farming. When they saw Kuchiki Ginrei, they thought she was a down-on-her-luck member of some powerful family, and they all gathered around to watch the spectacle. Kuchiki Ginrei's cheeks burned from all the stares.

The sun was about to set, and the afterglow of the sunset shone brightly on the earth.

Breathing in the fresh air of the wild and feeling this brief moment of freedom, Kuchiki Ginrei suddenly chuckled. He was laughing at himself for what he was like today.

He originally believed that as the head of the Five Noble Clans, he was different from others from birth, possessing countless resources, and everyone revolved around him like a star.

But today he realized that without these halos and powers, he was just an ordinary person with slightly more strength.

He certainly made a lot of foolish mistakes today, but he also learned a lot.

But now there's a crucial problem: I'm hungry.

Because the food at that restaurant at noon was really bad, he only ate a few bites and never expected that his money would be stolen later. In addition, after traveling for such a long time, he felt so hungry that his stomach was practically sticking to his back.

The Reishi in Soul Society are denser than in the Human World. Even without food or water, one could survive for ten days or half a month without starving. However, the feeling of hunger is truly unbearable. Kuchiki Ginrei sighed inwardly. At this moment, she would be eternally grateful to anyone who could give her a bite to eat.

Then, something warm was pressed against his face.

Kuchiki Ginrei was startled, thinking it was a Hollow's tongue, and hurriedly jumped up to grab her Zanpakuto.

The other party was also taken aback and stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

Kuchiki Ginrei was slightly taken aback, because what appeared behind her was not a Hollow, but a young girl.

She looked to be only about fifteen years old, wearing an orange plaid long skirt, her hair casually combed back and tied with a hairband, her skin very fair, her face firm, and she stared at the boy in front of her with curious eyes.

Its overall feel is like a lotus leaf in a light rain.

Kuchiki Ginrei had seen many beautiful women, but she had never seen a girl with such a pure and refined temperament. She stood there, untouched by the dust of the world.

The girl carried a basket in her left hand and held something wrapped in a lotus leaf in her right. This was the thing that was stuck to Kuchiki Ginrei's face; steam was still rising from inside the lotus leaf.

Kuchiki Ginrei was momentarily stunned, unsure how to react.

Looking at the somewhat dazed Kuchiki Ginrei, the girl smiled gently and handed the bundle wrapped in lotus leaves to Kuchiki Ginrei.

"Are you hungry? Here, have this." The girl said with a smile.

Kuchiki Ginrei subconsciously reached out and took the lotus leaf. It felt a little hot, but the aroma emanating from the lotus leaf was that of rice.

Kuchiki Ginrei gently tore open the lotus leaf, looked at the steaming white rice inside, and couldn't resist taking a bite.

The white rice, seasoned with a small amount of salt, tasted exceptionally delicious. Kuchiki Ginrei felt she had never tasted anything so good in her life. After finishing the rice ball, she carefully ate every grain of rice from the lotus leaf and her fingers before finally letting out a long sigh of relief.

The girl, with a clear, gentle smile like a light rain, watched as Kuchiki Ginrei finished eating and prepared to leave with her basket.

"Wait... wait a minute! May I ask your name? I'll definitely repay you after I complete my mission!" Kuchiki Ginrei called out.

"It's just a rice ball, don't be shy," the girl said.

"Then...then at least tell me your name!" Kuchiki Ginrei cried out.

The girl looked at the boy in front of her and smiled, "My name is Natsuki, and I live in the village over there."

As she spoke, the girl picked up a basket and prepared to go home. The basket was filled with various wild vegetables and fruits.

Kuchiki Ginrei silently followed behind the girl.

Natsuki noticed that Kuchiki Ginrei was following her and turned around with a curious look on her face. Kuchiki Ginrei had a very troubled expression on her face.

"Excuse me... is there anything else?" Natsuki asked.

Kuchiki Ginrei looked very embarrassed. "Um... I'm a member of the Gotei 13. I lost my money while on a mission. Could you... could I stay the night?"

Natsuki gave a troubled smile, "I live alone, this isn't very convenient..."

"Please. I'm definitely not a bad person. By the way..." Kuchiki Ginrei drew her Zanpakuto.

Natsuki's facial expressions became incredibly interesting.

"Here's the knife. If I do anything outrageous, just cut me with it. I won't resist. I just need a place to sleep for the night." Kuchiki Ginrei bowed deeply.

Looking at the slightly immature young man in front of her, Natsuki felt too embarrassed to refuse. Besides, if he were to force her, she, an ordinary girl, seemed powerless to resist.

"Well... alright then! You can stay in the woodshed for the night..."

"A woodshed will do, no problem, you're such a kind person!!!"

Chapter 59: Heart Fluttering

Yamabuki Chidori and Saitō Fubōfu have been observing from the shadows.

Yamabuki Chidori stroked her chin, a thoughtful expression on her face. "Saito, do you think this kid has put all his skill points into picking up girls? If you say he's generous, he can't even ask for directions on the street! If you say he's shy, he can move into a girl's house right after meeting her... What kind of talent is this?"

This must be what they call making a living based on one's looks.

The Kuchiki Clan has always been known for their good looks, as evidenced by Kuchiki Byakuya's appearance and the fact that his father, Kuchiki Sumikura, is also undeniably handsome.

Rukia Kuchiki, though an adopted daughter, remains the dream goddess of countless people.

This suggests that Kuchiki Ginrei was quite attractive in her youth.

With no other option, Natsuki dragged her heavy Zanpakuto back home. When she was alive, she was the daughter of a castle lord, but unfortunately, a plague broke out that year, and Natsuki died of the disease at the age of fourteen. After her death, she settled in the Soul Society.

However, with a strange man suddenly appearing in the house, Natsuki remained very vigilant, keeping all the doors and windows tightly closed. The only pity was that the Zanpakuto was too heavy for her to lift.

The Kuchiki Ginrei lay quietly in the woodshed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day.

The world is so amazing!

When you think you've reached the end of the road, a new path opens up before you.

He was lying on dry straw, which was far less comfortable than the silk quilts at home, but he had never been so happy.

He had met many women since childhood, most of whom were young ladies from noble families or daughters of wealthy families. Kuchiki Ginrei felt nothing when facing these young ladies, because these women were like canaries, looking glamorous but only able to live in cages.

Even though these noble ladies were still young, they had already been corrupted by the aura of power and money.

Natsuki is different.

Kuchiki Ginrei felt that this girl was like the moon in the sky, untouched by any worldly affairs.

"What am I thinking about?" Kuchiki Ginrei gently patted her cheek. "I have a mission. As long as Adjuchas isn't eliminated, more and more people will die. At this critical juncture, how can I let personal feelings hold me back? Sleep, sleep, sleep! I must kill Adjuchas tomorrow."

Kuchiki Ginrei knew that the girl named Natsuki was like a star in the sky to him.

They will never be together.

The elders of the Kuchiki Clan would never allow their patriarch to go to a girl from an ordinary family.

Not even a nobleman!

It cannot generate any profit.

Intermarriage was commonplace among the High-Ranking Noble, and everyone tacitly accepted it.

As the head of the Kuchiki Clan, Kuchiki Ginrei knew this, but from the moment he was born, he did not belong to himself.

For some reason, I feel a little sad.

I drifted off to sleep in a daze.

After he fell completely asleep, two more people appeared in the woodshed: Yamabuki Chidori and Saitō Fubōfu.

"This kid... could he be smitten?" Saitō Fubōfu muttered unhappily, "You came to Momo to fight Hollows, not to fall in love! Wake up! I didn't do anything wrong, why do I have to eat this dog food? Yamabuki, are you feeling uncomfortable too?"

"I have a wife! Why would I eat dog food?" Yamabuki Chidori said calmly.

Damn it! He forgot he has a wife!

Saitō Fubōfu, felt happier and freer on his own, free from anyone's worries or responsibilities, and able to do as he pleased.

A solitary star, destined for greatness, gazing alone at the vast sky, roaming endlessly without expectation of anything; this is the true immortal.

Just as the two of them were exchanging barbs, Yamabuki Chidori suddenly sensed a very faint Reiatsu Reiatsu outside the door. He hurriedly waved his hand, and the two of them were engulfed by the Light-Bending Light.

Natsuki peeked in and saw that Kuchiki Ginrei was asleep on the straw.

"Honestly, I thought you were a bad guy! Turns out you really just wanted to stay the night." Natsuki held a blanket in her hands and gently covered Kuchiki Ginrei's body.

"I'd feel terrible if my guests got cold," Natsuki said softly.

Kuchiki Ginrei was probably too tired; she didn't wake up.

Points deducted! Huge points deducted!

As Reserve Captain of the Gotei 13, his vigilance is so low; he's completely unaware when someone approaches. How can this be acceptable? What if it turns out to be an assassination attempt?

Yamabuki Chidori took out a small notebook from her bosom and wrote it down.

Saitō Fubōfu, wanted nothing more than to rush up and kick Kuchiki Ginrei.

It's understandable if a truly skilled assassin approaches you without reacting, since many skilled assassins can erase their own Reiatsu, like Shijima Chiru.

But you didn't even notice when an ordinary young girl got close to you, that's your fault!