We Oppose This Marriage / The Underworld Gangster Version of "Ten Million to Leave My Son" ...

"You... how can you be so stupid! He didn't shake his head... he meant he nodded!" Natsuki muttered softly, her face flushed.

Kuchiki Ginrei felt as if her shattered heart had been instantly glued back together.

The sky was so blue! The sunshine was so bright! The wind was so gentle!

This world is simply wonderful!

Kuchiki Ginrei turned around and gently hugged the lovely girl.

Let's go home!

Chapter 67: We Oppose This Marriage

When Kuchiki Ginrei reappeared in front of Yamabuki Chidori, she was accompanied by a cute girl. Both of them stood there awkwardly, their faces flushed.

"Hahaha! I won the bet!" Saitō Fubōfu, laughed heartily.

The two of them just made a bet on whether or not Kuchiki Ginrei would confess his feelings.

Yamabuki Chidori said calmly, "So, you two are going back together?"

Kuchiki Ginrei nodded vigorously. "Chief Strategist, I've made up my mind. No one can separate us!"

A smile appeared on Yamabuki Chidori's face. These young people nowadays, they really know how to have fun!

"Kuchiki, it's not that I'm trying to forcibly separate you two, but I just want you to face reality. You are the head of the Kuchiki Clan, and your love is destined to be beyond your control. I heard that after you came out, the elders of the family have already arranged a blind date for you, and the other party is the daughter of a certain High-Ranking Noble family," Yamabuki Chidori said.

The expression on Kuchiki Ginrei's face froze instantly.

In fact, the Kuchiki Clan was not a monolithic entity. The elders were divided into several factions, scheming against each other. Naturally, many of them supported Kuchiki Ginrei.

In such circumstances, marriage became the best tool for winning over allies, just like the marriages between emperors and empresses in ancient times.

Aside from the seemingly perfect couple like Zhu Chongba and Ma Dajiao, almost all empresses were involved in political marriages. On the surface, the empress was the head of the harem, but in reality, she had the support of an entire family behind her, mostly descendants of generals and ministers, who even the emperor was wary of.

In this environment, it would be almost impossible for Kuchiki Ginrei to have a free love affair.

Natsuki's face also showed worry.

"I believe there must be a way, there must be a way." Kuchiki Ginrei held Natsuki's hand tightly, determined not to let go.

"And you too." Yamabuki Chidori glanced at Natsuki: "As the saying goes, once you enter a wealthy family, it's like entering a deep sea. Even if you successfully marry Kuchiki Ginrei, you'll be bound by all sorts of rules from then on, and it will be difficult for you to regain your freedom. I'm not trying to scare you; this is the reality right in front of you."

The expressions on both of their faces turned extremely unpleasant.

Before I even got home, my future was already fraught with uncertainty.

"No problem! There's definitely no problem!" Kuchiki Ginrei said with absolute certainty.

Yamabuki Chidori smiled.

Actually, he had a high opinion of these two young people.

More and more people have forgotten that true love is not about material equality, but about spiritual compatibility.

However, with rampant materialism, people probably only have the concept of "marrying someone of equal social standing" left in their minds.

"Alright, let's go back together." Yamabuki Chidori led the three of them back to Seireitei.

Yamabuki Chidori could even imagine the reaction of the Old Man from the Kuchiki Clan when they saw Natsuki.

After returning to Seireitei, Yamabuki Chidori separated from the other three and went directly to the First Division to meet the Captain Commander.

She recounted in detail everything that happened to Kuchiki Ginrei from the time she left the Kuchiki Clan until the mission was completed.

Then, within the First Division, Captain Commander Yamamoto and Yamabuki Chidori laughed so hard they almost fell over.

Yamabuki Chidori doesn't consider herself the kind of person who jokes about other people's suffering, but these things are just too funny.

"Looks like Saito's having a tough time!" the Old Man sighed. "Let me show you, is this kid even capable of being the Captain of the Sixth Division?"

"Yes, I can. It's just a little lacking in experience. With proper training, I'll definitely be able to stand on my own in the future," Yamabuki Chidori said firmly.

Captain Commander Yamamoto nodded slightly. That's good. He had absolute trust in Yamabuki Chidori.

"I've already told him that he has no problem becoming the Captain of the Sixth Division, but I need to train him properly for a month. After a month, this kid will definitely be transformed. Don't worry! I'll grind away all his spoiled brat habits." Yamabuki Chidori grinned mischievously.

"You handle this small matter as you see fit, just make sure no one dies," the Captain Commander said.

Kuchiki Ginrei passed the Captain's test and will soon become the Captain of the Sixth Division. Yamabuki Chidori told her subordinates to just walk around and say that it was only a matter of time anyway.

The elders of the Kuchiki Clan quickly received the news that Kuchiki Ginrei had actually passed the test on her own merits and was about to become the Captain the Sixth Division. The old men were overjoyed.

In this timeline, the Gotei 13 holds an extremely high position, equivalent to one of the thirteen most powerful people in Soul Society. Kuchiki Ginrei was originally the head of the Kuchiki Clan, and it goes without saying how much benefit she could bring to her family by serving as the Captain of the Gotei 13.

As soon as Kuchiki Ginrei returned home, the elders and servants of the household rushed out of the mansion to greet Kuchiki Ginrei.

"Patriarch! That's wonderful! You actually became the Captain of the Gotei 13 on your own merits! Now the Kuchiki Clan won't be suppressed by the Shihōin Clan anymore!" The elders' smiles were like wrinkled chrysanthemums, making one feel nauseous.

Even the elders who were not on the same side as Kuchiki Ginrei before now showed sincere smiles. Kuchiki Ginrei would bring huge benefits to the family, and their status would rise accordingly.

The aura surrounding Kuchiki Ginrei Kuchiki Ginrei was perhaps too strong, as the elders completely failed to notice that a petite girl was following behind her.

Only after everyone calmed down did one of the elders realize why there was another person following behind the patriarch.

"Um... Patriarch... who is this girl?" the elder asked in a suspicious tone.

Kuchiki Ginrei took a deep breath; he knew that he couldn't escape this situation any longer.

"This girl's name is Natsuki, and she is the woman I am about to marry," Kuchiki Ginrei said indifferently.

The entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Especially the elders, their wrinkles trembled. What was going on? How come he went out and brought back a wife?

"Ahem! Patriarch, may I ask which noble family this young lady comes from?" the elders asked with smiles on their faces.

Kuchiki Ginrei reached out and gently took Natsuki's small hand. "She is not a noblewoman."

The elders' expressions were clearly off.

But at this moment, he was still suppressing his emotions.

"Could it be... that this young lady is the daughter of some extremely wealthy family?" the elders asked patiently again.

"No, she's not that rich man's daughter. She's just an ordinary girl, someone I met in Rukongai," Kuchiki Ginrei said.

The elders' faces immediately fell.

"Master, you know best how heavy your burden is. How can you marry a woman of unknown origin? This will make our Kuchiki Clan a laughingstock!"

Chapter Sixty-Eight: Ten Million to Leave His Underworld (Young and Dangerous Version)

"Natsuki is not some shady woman. Please, elders, show some respect when you speak." Kuchiki Ginrei's voice was devoid of any emotion, like a block of ice, completely different from her usual silly and cute demeanor.

"But... marriage alliances between nobles have become a tradition! Even if her father is a top-tier tycoon, marrying into the Kuchiki Clan is a blessing she has accumulated over eight lifetimes! Even so, it will still bring shame to our Kuchiki Clan. And now you want to marry a commoner woman from the Rogue Soul Society, this... this is simply outrageous! I absolutely disagree!" the elder said loudly.

Moreover, almost all the elders present opposed the marriage.

They even stood on the moral high ground to criticize Kuchiki Ginrei.

Kuchiki Ginrei remained silent, her face pale, and held Natsuki's hand tightly.

Natsuki had never expected these people to react so strongly.

"Patriarch, you must think this through calmly. As the head of the Five Noble Clans, the Kuchiki Clan has borne the responsibility of the family since birth. I understand your feelings and your desire to be with the person you love. However... this woman can bring no benefit to the family. Her faint Reiatsu is not even enough to make her a Shinigami. Patriarch, think carefully before you act!" the elders said earnestly.

"Enough!!!" Kuchiki Ginrei suddenly erupted, her Reiatsu sweeping across the entire Kuchiki Clan. The elders were overwhelmed by Kuchiki Ginrei's powerful Reiatsu and could hardly breathe.

"I am the head of the Kuchiki Clan, right? It's none of your business what I want to do!" Kuchiki Ginrei said coldly.

The elders didn't dare to push Kuchiki Ginrei too far, so they could only back down for the time being.

"The patriarch must be tired today. Why don't you rest and calm down? We can discuss this matter again after you take over as Captain." The elders chimed in, "As for Miss Natsuki, we'll arrange accommodation for her in Rukongai ..."

"From today onwards, this is her home. There's no need for her to live anywhere else." Kuchiki Ginrei led Natsuki directly into the Kuchiki Clan and instructed the servants to arrange a room for Natsuki.

The elders looked as if they had eaten fly droppings.

Kuchiki Ginrei is the head of the Kuchiki Clan, and given that he is the strongest member of the entire Kuchiki Clan, they definitely wouldn't be able to withstand a direct confrontation.

It seems we'll have to find another way.

Natsuki probably didn't expect that her arrival would cause Kuchiki Ginrei so much trouble. She could now understand what the "Chief Strategist" had told her before.

Many girls dream of marrying into a wealthy family and transforming themselves into phoenixes, but little do they know that sparrows have their hardships and phoenixes have their difficulties.

Seeing that Natsuki was unhappy, Kuchiki Ginrei comforted her gently, "Don't worry, this is just something Old Man can say, it doesn't really matter. I said no one can stop us from being together."

Natsuki's face still showed worry.

In her lifetime, she was the daughter of a city lord and had witnessed many feuds and grudges between wealthy families. She never expected that these things would continue to happen even after her death.

"Your room is right next to mine. Just call me if you need anything. We can live together after we get married," said Kuchiki Ginrei.

Natsuki gave a gentle smile.

Love is beautiful, but reality is cruel.

But even the most beautiful love cannot escape the cruel reality.

As night fell, Natsuki couldn't fall asleep for a long time, wondering what awaited them tomorrow.

Just then, a soft knock sounded on the door.

An old woman's voice came from outside the door.

"Is Miss Natsuki here?"

Natsuki put on her coat, gently opened the door a crack, and saw a graceful old woman standing outside in the soft moonlight, smiling at her.

"You are...?" Natsuki asked cautiously.

"I'm the biological aunt of that brat, Kuchiki Ginrei. I have something I'd like to discuss with you. Can we go inside and talk?" the old woman said with a smile.

"Please come in." Natsuki quickly invited the old woman in.

They lit an oil lamp and sat down at a small table.

"How did you and that boy meet? Can you tell me? You might not know, Ginrei has always been very obedient since she was little. How come she..." The old woman looked troubled. "Actually, you shouldn't blame the elders. Intermarriage between Great Noble has been a tradition for millions of years. Noble daughters don't marry commoners, and noble sons don't marry daughters from ordinary families. It's become an unwritten rule, and now everyone is related by marriage. I was very surprised that Ginrei suddenly brought you back!" the old woman said.

Natsuki briefly recounted how the two met.

The old woman chuckled. "I understand, the flutter of young hearts. I was once smitten too. I remember he was a painter, capable of creating works that amazed everyone. If he had been a nobleman, we would have been so happy together. But sadly, he was just an ordinary person... We were forced apart. At first, leaving him felt like the sky was falling. But as time went by, I suddenly realized, isn't love just like that? It's not that important!"

Natsuki now understood the old woman's purpose.

They couldn't persuade the Kuchiki Ginrei, so they tried to persuade themselves.

"You might laugh at us for being weak, living within the established rules. But the first person to break the rules will inevitably face a full-scale attack from the others—that's human nature! Miss Natsuki, you don't want to see Ginrei in a difficult position, do you? If you truly love him, please leave!" The old woman said, taking out two boxes and placing them on the table, then smilingly added, "Open them and see!"

Natsuki carefully opened the first box, and inside were gleaming gold bars.

The second box contained all sorts of jewelry.

"With this, you can live in Rukongai for the rest of your life. Please leave Ginrei."

Here's ten million to get out of my son's underworld (Young and Dangerous version).

Natsuki clenched her fists tightly.

This is just the beginning; the challenges ahead will be far more severe.

but...

Ginrei said that if anything happens, she just needs to call his name loudly.

"Ginrei!!!" Natsuki shouted.

In an instant, the door was kicked open, and Kuchiki Ginrei appeared in Natsuki's room, a knife in her hand.

"Huh? Aunt? What are you doing here!" Kuchiki Ginrei glanced at the gold and jewels on the table and immediately understood.

The old woman looked somewhat embarrassed; this little girl was really difficult to deal with!

"Forget it! I don't care about young people's affairs! Do whatever you want!" The old woman prepared to take the two boxes away.

Kuchiki Ginrei said nonchalantly, "Auntie, you haven't given me any lucky money for Chinese New Year this year, have you?"

Chapter 69: Kuchiki Ginrei, at her breaking point

The old woman's face immediately showed a wary expression. What did this young man want to do?