The distance between West District 5 and West District 4 varies from person to person.
For the average person, it's definitely very far.
Shiraishi was no ordinary person, so he felt that this short distance was very close, but his unfamiliarity with the route severely limited his speed.
We had to refer to the map and road signs from time to time, walking and stopping until about six or seven o'clock at night.
At this moment, a sky full of stars hangs in the heavens, and on the vast and flat ground, green grass grows vigorously, interspersed with a large patch of small red flowers whose names I don't know.
This scenery is perfect for a painter, but a building ruins the natural beauty of the scene.
Two strangely shaped stone statues stand on the left and right sides of the house, holding up banners with the four characters "Kūkaku Shiba" written on them.
Shiraishi is near the entrance.
"Etc!"
With a loud shout, two tall figures that looked exactly like the stone statues leaped out from the roof.
They had square faces, comical mustaches, wore round hats, and dressed like servants from the Qing Dynasty; they were also very tall.
At 1.85 meters tall, Shiraishi barely reached their shoulders.
"Who are you?" the man on the left asked.
The man on the right added, "You're dressed rather strangely."
" Koganehiko and Shiroganehiko will absolutely not let you pass."
"Get out of here now!"
The two appeared to be crosstalk performers, each delivering a line of dialogue, their expressions changing accordingly.
Haha, you guys are hilarious.
Shiraishi wasn't frightened; instead, he burst into laughter.
Koganehiko and Shiroganehiko's stern faces suddenly fell, and they huddled together and whispered to each other.
" Koganehiko, I think this guy has great taste."
"That's right, to be able to spot our hidden jokes, you're definitely not an ordinary person."
"Then let him in."
"Good."
The two security guards easily overturned their previous conclusion.
As for whether it would put their owner in danger, they weren't worried at all.
In terms of strength, the two of them combined are no match for even one of their master's fingers.
Being a gatekeeper is their hobby; doing odd jobs is their actual job.
The tightly closed door was opened, revealing a staircase leading to the ground floor. Shiroganehiko stood guard at the door, while Koganehiko led Shiraishi down the stairs.
The passageway was somewhat dim, with light shining from the doorway at the very bottom.
Koganehiko said, "When you see Kūkaku He later, you must not do anything impolite. If you anger her, you won't be able to leave here standing up."
"Don't worry, I'm always very polite to people."
Shiraishi answered confidently.
At the bottom of the stairs, the glow of fireflies filled the corridor, and a Japanese-style sliding door came into view.
"Please wait here for a moment, I'll go and inform them."
Koganehiko whispered something, and the man, who was over two meters tall, seemed to shrink back.
Is that Koganehiko?
A clear, metallic voice pierced through the sliding doors and reached the stairwell.
Koganehiko's body trembled, and he quickly stood up straight, calling out, "Yes, it's me."
"The guests are here! What are you waiting for? Open the door!"
"Yes, I'll open it right away!" Koganehiko hurriedly ran forward, yanked open the sliding door, and stepped back to the left side of the door.
It was a very spacious room with very little furnishing.
A painting, a square carpet, a colorful armchair, and four cushions with black family crests make the room seem very spacious.
Like a yakuza boss, Kūkaku Shiba leaned against a low table, tilting her head and asking with curiosity, "Did you just happen to be passing by, or did you come here specifically to find me?"
"Of course I came specifically to find you."
Shiraishi answered decisively, then quickly knelt on one knee, extending his right hand and saying, "Please marry me, Miss Kūkaku."
"Huh?!" Koganehiko's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Kūkaku Shiba was stunned. It was the first time she had heard someone say something like that to her, and she thought it wasn't bad at all. "Haha, an interesting guy."
She laughed heartily, her Shiraishi eyes glazing over.
The waves were surging.
To be honest, this is the first time in my life, including Shiraishi past and present lives, that I have ever witnessed a beautiful woman dressed so provocatively.
The bright red short top was more like an oversized bellyband than a top, barely holding two bowling balls in place, and it seemed like it might collapse at any moment.
My smooth back and shoulders were completely exposed to the cool air.
The beige skirt below was even more outrageous; he had never seen a skirt with a slit that went all the way up to the waistband, and the right leg, bent and raised, was almost completely uncovered.
Hey, there must be a vacuum down there!
Shiraishi roared inwardly, his male instincts making him want to focus his gaze, burn through the skirt, and see what was going on.
You little rascal!
Koganehiko finally realized what was happening and wanted to go up and beat up this rude guy.
" Koganehiko, you must not be rude to your guests."
Kūkaku Shiba yelled at him.
" Kūkaku, this fellow is far too rude!"
"It's not that exaggerated."
She dismissed it, saying, "It's perfectly normal for someone to fall for me after meeting my man. He's just stating his true feelings; there's nothing wrong with that."
At this point, Kūkaku Shiba rested her chin on her hand, her olive-green eyes scrutinizing him from head to toe, and said, "However, I'm not interested in men like you."
" Kūkaku, don't be so quick to draw conclusions."
Tell me your true purpose for coming.
Kūkaku Shiba interrupted, not wanting to continue the topic.
Only after ending the proposal ceremony did he begin to say, "My name is Shiraishi. As you can see, I am a handsome young man with a keen interest in fashion."
Driven by a strong sense of justice, he couldn't stand the evil deeds of the Fifth Seat of the Stealth Force in the West District Three and slashed him with a single blow.
Forced to embark on a journey of wandering, he hoped to stay at the Shiba Clan to avoid trouble.
" The Fifth Seat of the Stealth Force..." Kūkaku Shiba murmured.
Koganehiko said, "His name is Hasegawa Taizo. It's said he's brutal and has a penchant for forcing other men's wives on them."
"Tch, most Shinigami aren't any good."
Kūkaku Shiba muttered to herself, she really couldn't understand why her older brother had gone to become a Shinigami.
"Stay as long as you want. I love getting involved in troublesome things."
Please let me live here for the rest of my life!
Shiraishi answered excitedly.
Kūkaku Shiba ignored his words, looked up at the door, and said with a smile, "The reaction of Reiatsu and the speed of the Stealth Force are quite fast."
Shiraishi noticed it too, and said with a puzzled look, "That's impossible, I'm sure I'm not being followed."
"You stay here for now. Let me deal with those annoying guys. The status of Five Great Noble Clans can come in handy sometimes."
Kūkaku Shiba stood up from his seat, ignoring Shiraishi's words once again, and began issuing orders on his own.
To some extent, the two are indeed quite compatible.
One likes to ramble on and on, while the other only listens to what they want to hear and answers the questions they want to answer.
I choose to ignore anything I don't want to hear or any questions I don't want to answer.
Kūkaku Shiba strode out of the sliding door and went up the dimly lit stairs. When she reached the door, she saw a scene she would never forget for the rest of her life.
The immense Reiatsu of Captain-level being erupted uncontrollably outwards!