Bring in the Big Shot / Kuchiki Ginrei's Day of Suffering

How old are you to still be asking for New Year's money?

"You should keep these two boxes. Natsuki needs to buy some things for herself," Kuchiki Ginrei said calmly.

"Wait a minute... this is my secret stash of money... you're trying to rob me!" The old woman immediately understood what the boy meant and hurriedly protected the two boxes of gold and jewelry.

As a result, it was pried out by Kuchiki Ginrei.

"Thank you, Auntie. Consider this my New Year's money. When we get married, Auntie, the gifts you prepare won't be any less than this, right? Thank you in advance, Auntie!" Kuchiki Ginrei snatched the box and then remained expressionless.

The old woman was both amused and exasperated. What could she do? This was her own nephew.

He could only laugh and curse as he walked.

This is truly a case of losing both one's wife and one's army.

Soon the elders also received news that their attempts to persuade the enemy to surrender had failed, and they had to think of other ways.

"How about we compromise?" The elders were having a meeting. "Since the patriarch really likes that girl, why not give her the position of concubine? As for the position of principal wife, it must be left vacant for marriage alliances with other nobles. This is our limit. I think the patriarch must be waiting for a way out."

It was common for Great Noble to have multiple wives and concubines; there was nothing surprising about it.

"Alright, let's go find the patriarch now."

Early the next morning, the elders blocked the door to Kuchiki Ginrei's room.

"What are you trying to do now? I've already told you, the two of us will never be separated," said Kuchiki Ginrei.

The elders all wore smiles.

"I understand. It's normal for the patriarch to have a few girls he likes while he's young. We're not stopping you this time; we're agreeing to your request so you can marry this girl," the elders said with a smile.

Kuchiki Ginrei was stunned. What happened to these old fogies? Did the sun rise in the west?

These Old Man will do anything for power and profit, they'll stop at nothing. Have they come up with something to profit from?

"Miss Natsuki is indeed very beautiful, and gentle and well-mannered. If the head of the family is willing, why not make her a concubine? This way, you can be together, and it might not hinder the marriage alliance..."

Before the elder could finish speaking, Kuchiki Ginrei's face fell.

It seems these old fogies still don't understand the feelings between me and Natsuki.

That's true. For these old folks, nothing is more important than the other; they can even use their own sons to make deals.

"Get out, all of you get out! Natsuki will definitely become Kuchiki Ginrei's legal wife and the matriarch of the Kuchiki Clan. You don't need to say anything more!" Kuchiki Ginrei shouted.

"Patriarch, you need to think this through carefully. To let a woman of commoner origin become the matriarch of the Kuchiki Clan is an utter disgrace! Our Kuchiki Clan will be laughed at by the other nobles. You need to think this through!"

Kuchiki Ginrei was getting increasingly annoyed by the voices of these Old Man.

"Does this mean you won't nag me anymore if I stop being the head of the Kuchiki Clan?" Kuchiki Ginrei said coldly.

Immediately, all the elders fell silent.

Kuchiki Ginrei is currently the pillar of the Kuchiki Ginrei Kuchiki Clan. If she were to leave, it would be a devastating blow to the Kuchiki Clan.

"Patriarch... you... you must be joking!" The elders forced smiles.

Kuchiki Ginrei realized that she had acted impulsively and said things she shouldn't have.

The Kuchiki Clan must not be allowed to decline under our watch.

But what could I do to shut these Old Man up?

"Patriarch, you must think this through carefully. Your marriage is not just a personal matter, but a matter for the entire family. You cannot let personal matters interfere with the family's affairs. What would the ancestors of the Kuchiki Clan think if they knew about this? That the family has produced an unfilial descendant? That they have abandoned the family's foundation for a woman?"

Kuchiki Ginrei had finally reached her breaking point.

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

Since you're being so aggressive, don't blame me for being impolite.

You have your brilliant strategies, and I have my own ways to overcome them.

I admit that I can't control you with my status, so I'll find someone who can to speak for me.

Yamabuki Chidori was drinking tea in the Staff Department, flipping through a book he had borrowed from the Great Spirit Library Corridor. The Great Spirit Library Corridor recorded everything from ancient times to the present, and for the past hundred years, Yamabuki Chidori had read it whenever he had free time to supplement his knowledge.

Because Kuchiki Ginrei wouldn't be able to officially become the Captain the Sixth Division for at least another month, Saitō Fubōfu was forcibly dragged back to work. Watching her struggle so hard at her job made him incredibly happy!

Indeed, happiness is built on the suffering of others.

Just then, the door to his office was suddenly pushed open.

"Who is it? Why didn't you knock before coming in?" Yamabuki Chidori said without looking up, closing the book in her hand without showing any emotion.

The Great Spirit Library Corridor records everything that happens in Soul Society, and what he is reading now is a rather secret story, the kind that absolutely cannot be known to outsiders.

For example, the details of how Soul King was dismembered.

Looking up, he saw Kuchiki Ginrei and Natsuki standing right in front of him.

He could tell from the expressions on the young couple's faces that they were definitely frustrated. The elders of the Kuchiki Clan would never allow Kuchiki Ginrei to marry a commoner woman.

"You two aren't planning to elope, are you?" Yamabuki Chidori said half-jokingly.

"I've had enough of your nagging, Old Man," Kuchiki Ginrei said angrily. He had to appear aloof in front of the elders to pressure them into helping Old Man, but in front of Yamabuki Chidori, the boy revealed his true nature.

"I guess... you two came to me hoping I'd settle things with those Old Man? No way! Even an upright official can't settle family disputes. You two should handle these things yourselves. I don't want to get myself into trouble," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Kuchiki Ginrei never expected that someone would see right through her thoughts with just a few words.

"Chief of Chief Strategist, you're the only one who can help me now. If this matter isn't resolved first, I won't be in the mood for special training with you, nor will I be able to inherit the position of Captain of the Sixth Division. Captain Saito will have to work hard every day... You don't want to see Captain Saito working hard every day with a face full of resentment, do you?" Kuchiki Ginrei said.

"You can't try to morally blackmail me. I'm not a moral person. I just won't help unless..." Yamabuki Chidori gave a wicked smile.

Chapter Seventy: Please Invite a Master

After explaining the terms, Kuchiki Ginrei led Natsuki back to the Kuchiki Clan in high spirits.

When the elders of the Kuchiki Clan woke up this morning, they discovered that their patriarch was missing. They assumed that Kuchiki Ginrei had eloped with Natsuki and were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. But when they saw that Kuchiki Ginrei had returned with Natsuki, they breathed a sigh of relief!

"Patriarch, where have you been so early in the morning? You scared us to death!" The elders all wiped away their cold sweat.

The family can't do without him now.

"Elders, I know I am young and lack the prestige to command you all, so I have found someone who can keep you in check." This time, Kuchiki Ginrei had someone backing her up, and she straightened her back a bit more as she spoke, a faint smile playing at the corners of her eyes.

The elders couldn't help but burst into laughter upon hearing what Kuchiki Ginrei said.

"Patriarch, you're joking! Who can suppress us? Even if the heads of other noble families came, so what? This is a private matter for the Kuchiki Clan, it has nothing to do with them!" The elders said arrogantly, "Even if the Chief Strategist Gotei 13, Yamabuki Chidori, came..."

"So what if I'm here!" Yamabuki Chidori's voice drifted over lightly.

The elders instantly became like chickens with their necks choked, the rest of their words stuck in their throats, and they dared not utter a word.

"Chief... Chief Strategist... Why are you here?" The elders' ability to change their expressions was truly remarkable. One second they were shouting and yelling, and the next they were all smiles and respectfully welcoming them.

Nobles have their own rules, and they will not resort to force to solve problems except as a last resort.

Once, the lord of the Central 46 wanted to follow the rules with the lord in front of him, but the Central 46 was purged twice, leading to major reforms later on, and they were reduced to mere accessories of the Gotei 13.

"If you were coming... of course we would respectfully invite you in! Why didn't you tell us you were coming in advance so we could prepare a banquet to welcome you!" The elders' faces were filled with the utmost flattery.

The so-called rules are just decorations in front of this guy.

When someone wants to follow the rules, they will; when they don't, they can wipe you out with a flick of their wrist.

Over the past century Central 46 has used its own experience to tell everyone that when you lack power, even the Rage seems quite endearing.

Although the group of people all wore smiles when they saw the Yamabuki Chidori, their hearts were filled with bitterness.

Oh no! Why did the patriarch bring this guy here?

"Shall we go inside and talk slowly?" the elders said with smiles.

"No need, I have work to do, I'll just say a few words and leave. I know you nobles have all sorts of messy rules, but what era are we living in? Why are you still clinging to these things? I'm a proponent of free love, and I think this young couple is quite well-matched. What do you think?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

"A perfect match! A perfect match! A perfect match! We think they're a perfect match too!" The elders changed their tune completely, practically bowing their heads to the ground.

Although Kuchiki Ginrei appeared calm, she couldn't help but laugh at the sight of these Old Man.

They've finally met their match!

"It's such a simple thing, yet you've been struggling with it for so long and still haven't figured it out. Alright, go back to work. Ginrei, you're practically my subordinate now, so if you have any difficulties, just come to me. I'm a pretty kind person," Yamabuki Chidori said with a smile.

The elders couldn't help but twitch their lips.

A hundred years may be a long time for ordinary people, but for Death, it feels like ten years.

They still clearly remember that after Unohana shattered the Seireitei, a Sage from the Central 46 was killed by you simply for talking too much, and you call that kindness?

"By the way, starting tomorrow you'll be training with me for a month. When you come back, you'll be the official Captain of the Sixth Division," Yamabuki Chidori said.

The elders of the Kuchiki Clan were overjoyed upon hearing this news. With the addition of a Captain-level combatant, the family could at least guarantee its survival for a thousand years.

A hint of unease flickered in Kuchiki Ginrei's eyes. He himself was fine, but he was a little worried about Natsuki.

Yamabuki Chidori approached Kuchiki Ginrei and whispered in his ear, "It's alright. Let Natsuki and Saito stay together for a month. You might not trust these Old Man, but you should trust your Captain, right?"

Now, Kuchiki Ginrei had no more worries.

After resolving the matter, Yamabuki Chidori returned to her office.

The elders of the Kuchiki Clan all looked grim. Kuchiki Ginrei had finally grown up and was completely out of their control. But that was fine, because it meant that his abilities had surpassed theirs.

Moreover, the matter had already been decided, so these Old Man could only bow their heads and address Natsuki as their mistress.

Natsuki never expected that the Grim Reaper, who looked only a few years older than her, would have such a tremendous deterrent effect. These chattering elders were like mice seeing a cat when they saw him.

"Who is that person? They seem very powerful!" Natsuki asked softly.

"Of course she's amazing! She's the Chief Strategist of the Gotei 13 13, who led them to victory a thousand years ago, and is one of the highest-ranking figures in Seireitei now." Kuchiki Ginrei said wistfully, "Before I come back, you should move in with Captain Saito. Captain may seem carefree, but she's a very nice person. You can trust her completely."

Natsuki nodded, then seemed to remember something very important and whispered, "Why did that Chief Strategist make such a strange request? Do we want him to train our grandchildren in the future? We don't even have a son now, let alone a grandchild!"

"Who knows? The Chief Strategist farsighted, and his wisdom is far beyond our expectations," said Kuchiki Ginrei.

As for what Yamabuki Chidori actually thinks?

Of course, he wanted to bully Byakuya in his younger days.

The thought of myself and Yoruichi teaming up to tie up and bully young Byakuya as a child is incredibly interesting.

Who isn't someone who enjoys having fun?

Just thinking about the way young Byakuya gritted his teeth made Yamabuki Chidori burst out laughing.

By the way, tomorrow is the day for training Kuchiki Ginrei. What kind of theme should I come up with?

I will let my shadow forever loom over the head of the Kuchiki Clan.

"Hahahaha!" Thinking of this, Yamabuki Chidori couldn't help but let out a very lewd laugh.

The Staff Officer nearby all shuddered, wondering what the Staff Officer was thinking, who was going to be unlucky next, and hoping that they wouldn't be the unlucky ones.

Chapter 71: Kuchiki Ginrei's Day of Suffering

Kuchiki Ginrei was overjoyed to finally be with the girl he loved, but before he could celebrate for long, he received a message from Yamabuki Chidori.

Starting tomorrow, we will be undergoing special training, so we cannot eat tonight and tomorrow morning; we must go hungry.

Although Kuchiki Ginrei didn't know what kind of training was going to be conducted, since the Chief Strategist had said so, she had no choice but to obediently comply. In the hearts of many Shinigami, Yamabuki Chidori had already been deified, omniscient and omnipotent, with explosive combat power and great wisdom. If she were to be discovered secretly eating something, it would be terrible.

So, Kuchiki Ginrei forced herself not to eat a single bite, even though she was very hungry.

The next morning, Kuchiki Ginrei first sent his fiancée to Saitō Fubōfu and asked Captain Saito to take care of Natsuki. He then went to the General Staff Department alone and found Yamabuki Chidori.

Yamabuki Chidori couldn't help but smile at the young man in front of him. If we were to simply count age, Kuchiki Ginrei might be older than him.

"That's good! You didn't eat anything last night or this morning. Now I want to hear your thoughts on yourself. Do you know what your shortcomings are?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Kuchiki Ginrei's face.

Many people are unaware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and drift through life in a daze.

Being able to accurately articulate one's own strengths and weaknesses is a very rare quality.

Even Kuchiki Ginrei couldn't articulate her own shortcomings.

"Let me start by mentioning your strengths. You are honest and kind, and you will not hesitate to help those in need. You are also very strong and can definitely serve as Captain-level fighter," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Kuchiki Ginrei was quite pleased to hear Yamabuki Chidori praise her like that.