Watching the young lady get caught by Unohana... / Obana Danjirou ...

"Having good wine is nothing special; it would be even better if a beautiful woman were to pour it," the man in the straw hat laughed.

The owner was in a dilemma. After all, this tavern was not his property, but that of Tsunayashiro Fūka. These girls were also Tsunayashiro Fūka's personal property, so he could not make the decision on this matter and could only look to Tsunayashiro Fūka on the second floor.

Tsunayashiro Fūka slightly. Soon, the two young ladies who had been dancing on stage are brought to the man in the straw hat to serve him food and pour him drinks.

The bandit leader gripped the broken knife tightly in his hand. He had a vague idea that this man was not someone to be trifled with, but in order not to lose face, he walked over and sat down directly opposite the man in the straw hat.

"Boss, why are these girls drinking with him and not with me? Bring all the girls over here!" the bandit leader shouted.

The man in the straw hat suddenly sneered and said in a nonchalant tone, "You think you're worthy of having these cute girls pour you drinks?"

"What did you say?" The bandit leader slammed his hand on the table, then reached out to grab the girl who was pouring wine.

The man in the straw hat slightly raised his head, his hand moving with lightning speed. He grabbed the bandit leader's wrist, and with a gentle flick of his wrist, the bandit leader was sent flying.

"It's rare to have both fine wine and beautiful women, don't spoil my mood." The man in the straw hat said with a smile as he handed out the cup in his hand. The young lady next to him who was pouring the wine was stunned and looked at the man in the straw hat with shining eyes.

"Brothers, charge! Kill him!!!" the bandit leader yelled. "And kill all these women too!"

As she spoke, she charged at the man in the straw hat, carrying the broken half of her knife. Suddenly, a flash of cold light appeared in mid-air, and the man in the straw hat slowly sheathed the knife.

The bandit leader froze in place. After a long while, a line of blood split open between his eyebrows, and blood slowly flowed down.

Tsunayashiro Fūka's eyes lit up. What a talent! If only such a master could serve his family...

Yamabuki Chidori silently drank her wine, lost in thought. Suddenly, she sensed something and looked past the man in the straw hat towards the door.

Almost simultaneously, the man in the straw hat suddenly turned around, looked out the door, gripped the knife tightly in his hand, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

The female dancers, unaware of what was happening, all looked out in the direction the man in the straw hat was looking.

The man in the straw hat gripped his knife and muttered to himself, "Someone extraordinary has arrived. I've never felt such intense killing intent in my entire life!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the tavern door opened, Unohana walked in with a smile on her face.

Chapter 185: Watch as the young lady gets captured by Unohana...

The moment Unohana entered the tavern, the aura emanating from her body vanished instantly, as if nothing had happened. Those with even slightly enhanced perception were so shocked by this murderous aura that they dared not move an inch.

Those arrogant and domineering bandits turned pale when they saw Unohana.

"The Sword of Death, Unohana Yachiru!"

Unohana was a lawless person in Rukongai before. She was invincible in order to hone her swordsmanship and killed countless people. Even the most wicked people would have to go around her.

Now that he's joined the Gotei 13, his temper hasn't calmed down at all; in fact, it's gotten even worse. He's been leading a bunch of henchmen around Rukongai day and night, slaughtering people—mountain bandits, horse thieves, even the yakuza who collect protection money. Lately, we haven't been able to find any of these thugs, so we had to give the team members a day off.

Otherwise, why do you think the Rukongai around here is so safe?

Unohana merely glanced at the man in the straw hat, then slowly made her way to the second floor, causing the bandits to quickly make way for her.

"Yamabuki, so you're here! I heard from the team that you came out because of something, and I was worried about you, so I stopped by to check on you," Unohana said with a smile.

Yamabuki Chidori knew perfectly well that Unohana was there to catch her.

"Tsunayashiro is here too!" Unohana looked at Tsunayashiro Fūka with a smile, and Tsunayashiro Fūka nodded, her forehead covered in cold sweat.

"Why did you end up in Rukongai after drinking? Can't the huge Seireitei accommodate the two of you?" Although Unohana's tone was still gentle, Yamabuki Chidori felt a faint but palpable murderous intent within it.

"I just brought Chiyo out to experience the hardships of ordinary people. After all, children who grow up in aristocracy have never seen what ordinary people's lives are like. She was curious and insisted on coming out to see for herself. I was already planning to go back. You can ask them if you don't believe me," Yamabuki Chidori said, pointing to the hotel staff.

"Is that so? Then let's go home together!" Unohana said with a smile. Yamabuki Chidori felt that this was a smile hiding a knife. I just looked at a pretty girl, I didn't do anything bad, so why do I feel like I'm heading to my execution?

Just as the two of them were about to leave, the man in the straw hat suddenly called out to Yamabuki Chidori.

"You gave me that pot of wine just now, right? Can I take that as a favor and ask you to pay the bill for me? After all, I don't have much money on me," the man in the straw hat said with a smile.

"Of course." Although Yamabuki Chidori didn't know who the other person was, he was willing to treat him to the meal just because the other person was willing to help a dancer he didn't know.

"That's great! Give me twenty more rice balls! I'll eat them on the way," said the man in the straw hat.

The tavern owner looked at Yamabuki Chidori with some embarrassment. "Aren't you bullying an honest person?"

Yamabuki Chidori simply smiled and didn't care, since in the end it was always Tsunayashiro Fūka's money anyway.

A short while later, the hotel owner prepared twenty rice balls.

The man in the straw hat walked away with the rice ball in his hand, and as he reached the door, he turned to the young woman who had poured him the drink and said, "Next time I come for a drink, how about I have you pour it for me again? Of course, that'll be when I have money."

Then he drove off.

After leaving the tavern, the man in the straw hat came to a dilapidated little temple, not knowing what god was worshipped there.

"Everyone come out, uncle has brought you some delicious food!" the man in the straw hat said to the small temple. A dozen or so children ran out of the temple and circled around the man in the straw hat. The man in the straw hat distributed rice balls to the children.

"Uncle, aren't you going to eat?" a little girl asked.

"I just came back from the best tavern, and someone even treated me to a good drink. I'm already full," the man in the straw hat said with a smile, then reached out and patted the little girl's head.

The Human World and the Soul Society are connected. After people die, their souls enter the Soul Society, and these people all carry memories of their previous lives. Some people will search for their families, while others will rebuild their families. In short, they can barely survive in this world.

However, the Human World is currently in the midst of war, with not only many lost souls of those who died in battle, but also the souls of many children. Most of them are orphans, destitute and helpless. Although the ion density in the Soul Society is much higher than in the Human World, and the consumption is slower, it still ultimately requires water and food to sustain life.

It's unclear when it started, but the man in the straw hat took on the responsibility of caring for the souls of these children.

More and more children gathered around her, until finally there were a dozen or twenty of them.

However, the man in the straw hat was a wanderer with no stable job and no desire to rob, so he had no choice but to take care of these children, sometimes feeding them and sometimes starving them.

"Maybe if all else fails, I should find a job!" the man in the straw hat thought to himself.

"It's so sweet!" a child suddenly exclaimed happily.

Sweet? Aren't rice balls supposed to be savory? How can they be sweet?

The man in the straw hat turned around and saw a woman distributing snacks to the children, who were all smiling happily.

But when the man in the straw hat saw this woman, the hairs on his entire body stood on end.

"Sword of Death, Unohana Yachiru! What are you doing here? Stay away from these children!" The man in the straw hat gripped the sword at his waist tightly.

He had heard that this woman was a complete madwoman; once she started fighting, she wouldn't care about anything, and even a child would be cut down by her sword.

"Don't be so tense. It would be too easy for the two of us to deal with you." A boy's voice came from behind the man in the straw hat.

He recognized the voice; it was the young man who had offered him drinks at the tavern earlier.

"To be seen with Unohana Yachiru, it seems you're no ordinary person! Do you need something from me?" the man in the straw hat asked.

Looking at the somewhat wary man before her, Yamabuki Chidori chuckled and said, "Actually, it's nothing major, just discussing the future of these children. I know you're a good person, but you can't keep supporting them forever, can you? The growth of souls in Soul Society is extremely slow; these children will take at least a hundred years to reach adulthood..."

"Is that all you wanted to say?" the man in the straw hat asked.

"No, what I mean is, if you want to raise these children, don't you need a proper job? Why don't you try interviewing at my Gotei 13? The salary is generous, the benefits are high, there's paid annual leave and insurance, and I can also apply to higher authorities for assistance for these children. I can send the qualified children to the Genji Academy, and I can teach the less gifted children to read and write. At least they can get a job to support themselves in the future. How about it? Aren't you tempted?"

Chapter 186: Obana Danjirou

The man in the straw hat initially thought the two men were there to fight, but after some back and forth, he realized they actually wanted to persuade him to join their company.

I was just looking for a job, and then one just fell into my lap. Is there really such a thing as a free lunch?

"I'll write you a letter of introduction. You can take this letter directly to the Gotei 13. I might be out of town for work in a couple of days, but you can ask any of the team members. They'll take you to see the Captain Commander Captain Commander 'll meet you. By the way, I still don't know your name," Yamabuki Chidori asked.

The man in the straw hat took it off, revealing a sunny and cheerful middle-aged face.

"Call me Obana Danjirou!" said the man in the straw hat.

Yamabuki Chidori an eyebrow slightly. This person was actually the first Fifth Division Captain of the Gotei 13. No wonder he was so skilled!

Since that's the case, we can't let it go.

Yamabuki Chidori took some money out of her pocket and gave it to him, telling him to settle the children first.

"I know you're reluctant to part with these children, but if we don't survive the great calamity in six months, not only will these children perish, but the entire world will be reduced to ashes." Yamabuki Chidori said this seemingly casually, Obana Danjirou asked curiously, "The great calamity in six months? What are you talking about?"

"That's true. Outsiders don't know yet that a catastrophe will befall this world in six months. If it fails, the consequences will be unimaginable. You're not Death yet, so I can't tell you this. You'll know the whole story once you've confirmed your identity." Yamabuki Chidori was determined to play the riddle-maker to the end.

Humans are naturally curious; otherwise, a certain young master surnamed Wu wouldn't have been so easily fooled by all sorts of secrets.

Obana Danjirou may not be a particularly curious person, but he is definitely a warm-hearted one, as evidenced by his adoption of these children.

Therefore, he will definitely come to the Gotei 13 to find him.

Afterwards, Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana returned home to prepare for their trip to Hueco Mundo three days later.

Yamabuki Chidori is a familiar face in Hueco Mundo. The sandstorms in Hueco Mundo are severe, so hats and sunglasses are necessary to avoid getting sand in their eyes during battles. Then there's the matter of food and water. This exploration mission can't have too many people. The Quincy incredibly powerful, and ordinary soldiers would only be easily slaughtered if they encountered members of the Sternritter. Therefore, Yamabuki Chidori decided that all the people going to Hueco Mundo this time would be Captain.

At the same time, to prevent the Quincy from resorting to desperate measures and raiding our base, we can't bring too many people. Unohana is one, and the other person... It's decided, Katoru Hatsunoya.

She wanted to go on a mission with me last time, but I refused. I can't keep her hanging on like this forever; it's time to let her out and have some fun.

To reach Hueco Mundo, there is another indispensable figure: Baraggan, the King of Hueco Mundo.

If we're talking about who knows Hueco Mundo best, it has to be Baraggan. He was once hailed as the King of Hueco Mundo. Even though his combat power is no longer up to par, he can still use the emperor to Baraggan his subordinates, ordering them to help him find the Quincy.

With this in mind, Yamabuki Chidori went to the 12th Division again, intending to borrow someone from Zendouji Yuuhin.

The experimental material that Baraggan is a once-in-a-millennium find, Zendouji Yuuhin certainly won't let him die so easily.

Sure enough, after seeing Baraggan, Baraggan's skeleton had shrunk considerably from the torture he had endured.

"Ahem, Baraggan, look who's here?"

Upon hearing the voice, Baraggan slightly raised his head, and when he saw it was Yamabuki Chidori, his face turned green.

If he still has any shame.

Why is this demon here? I'm already in this state, what more does he want? Is the final step finally coming? Is he going to... do that to me?

Yamabuki Chidori had no idea what was going on in Baraggan's head. He coughed loudly and said, "Baraggan, how have you been lately? The organization misses you terribly."

I'd never want to be missed by you!

Baraggan silently grumbled to himself.

"The organization is giving you a chance to make amends. If you perform well, it's not impossible for you to regain your freedom," said Yamabuki Chidori.

This is not an exaggeration. Although Xu is vicious, he is ultimately disorganized and undisciplined and can never amount to anything.

The Shinigami's greatest enemy right now is the Quincy. The Quincy deeply hate Hollows and will spare no effort to eliminate them. If Baraggan is released, he might fight with the Quincy, which could temporarily alleviate the pressure on Soul Society.

A longing for freedom shone in Baraggan's crimson eyes.

"What do you want me to do?" Baraggan asked.

It was only after being the Jail that Baraggan realized the preciousness of freedom, and now he dreams of returning to Hueco Mundo.

That was his home.

"Some of the Grim Reaper's enemies have escaped to Hueco Mundo. Considering that you were once the king of Hueco Mundo, we would like to use your power to search for the enemies. Is that alright?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

"Of course, no problem." Baraggan agreed without hesitation. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If he lost this chance, he might never regain his freedom again, or he might be thoroughly investigated and dragged out to be silenced.

If we could take this opportunity to escape alive, that would be wonderful.

I Baraggan, am a born king, and I will never submit to anyone.

"This is a bracelet that suppresses Reiatsu. Once you wear it, your Reiatsu will be confined to your body. Don't even think about running away. You've seen my strength; you can't escape from me," Yamabuki Chidori said.

Baraggan nodded hastily.

Not running away is idiotic.

Once I return to the Hueco Mundo, it will be like a dragon returning to the sea or a tiger entering the deep mountains. I'll show you what it means to release a tiger back into the mountains.

Once I return to Hueco Mundo, I'll definitely find a place to hide properly for three to five hundred years, until everyone in Soul Society has forgotten about me as a Hollow before I come out.

Revenge? Revenge is impossible! Never in this lifetime. These Captain of the Gotei 13 are all as strong as animals. How could I possibly defeat so many of them? The strongest of my subordinates is Adjuchas. Adjuchas is considered a master if he can last ten moves against Captain.

The reason why Adjuchas was so strong in later generations was because Aizen used the Hogyoku to research Arrancar, confusing the Hollow Power, which gave Grimmjow and others a chance to rise to prominence.

In this era, Adjuchas is only slightly stronger than the Lieutenant. He might not even be able to defeat an elite-level Lieutenant, let alone these crazy Captain who try to take advantage of him.

Kill one if one comes, chop down two if two come!

So, if he regained his freedom, Baraggan decided to find a place to hide for a few hundred years before making any further moves.

Chapter 187: Coyote Starrk

Hueco Mundo.