She had a dream.
I dreamt of what happened that year and that day: my older brother insisted on becoming the Shinigami despite our parents' objections.
The young girl didn't want her older brother to leave and strongly opposed it, even saying she would disown him.
The siblings had a very tense argument.
In the end, nothing could stop the eldest brother's determination to become the Shinigami.
Why did my older brother become the Shinigami?
She didn't understand what her older brother was thinking, but she knew she had gone too far.
Even after they reconciled, he wanted to apologize every time they met, but he kept putting it off because of his own false pride.
Tell yourself, "Next time, I'll definitely say it next time we meet."
Next time and again.
I thought there would be another chance to say it.
What awaited them was their elder brother, dragged in by Shinigami in the darkness.
"Ah."
Kūkaku Shiba instantly woke up, cold sweat beading on her forehead. The rich aroma of sake lingered in the air. She gasped for breath, wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, and glanced down.
Someone was fast asleep, their head resting on her right thigh.
No wonder my feet felt numb.
That pig's head.
She let out a heavy breath, recalling her memories from before she got drunk yesterday; it seemed her first kiss had been given to this guy.
It would be a lie to say that Kūkaku Shiba didn't regret it.
The alcohol, combined with her brother's situation, made her need to vent in some way, so she kissed him.
If she could do it all over again, she would still kiss him.
The saying goes, "Life is short, so do whatever you want," and people often suppress their true feelings for various reasons.
Who knows, one day when he's gone, I'll regret it. Ah, I should have kissed him then and there, fulfilling Shiraishi's last wish.
She really didn't want to repeat her older brother's mistake, and she wanted to keep that apology buried in her heart forever.
A hint of sadness flashed in Kūkaku Shiba's eyes as she looked at the soundly sleeping Shiraishi. Annoyed, she slapped Shiraishi's cheek and said irritably, "Hey, wake up! Don't just use my lap as a pillow."
"Hmm." Shiraishi hummed casually, nuzzling his face, trying to go back to sleep.
Thump.
Without hesitation, Kūkaku Shiba punched Shiraishi on the back of the head and roared, "What are you doing, get up right now?"
Shiraishi was woken up by the knocking. He opened his eyes and saw a long, white thigh. He rubbed his eyelids, wondering if he was dreaming.
He actually had a day when he rested his head on a woman's lap?
This could be considered a lap pillow.
"You have three seconds to get up, three."
Shiraishi immediately stood up to dodge the falling Riot Games, and complained, "Where's Ichiji?"
"I ate it, do you have a problem with that?"
Kūkaku Shiba replied confidently.
"Fine, you have big breasts, so you're right, "Shiraishi thought to herself, but said aloud, "I'm so hungry, I'll go find something to eat."
Kūkaku Shiba nodded and said, "Then help me up."
Shiraishi asked in confusion, "Why?"
"Of course! You rested your head on my lap all night, my legs are numb."
Kūkaku Shiba rolled her eyes. She hadn't felt anything until Shiraishi's head left her lap, when a strong tingling and numb sensation appeared, making her feel an overwhelming urge to urinate.
Shiraishi Shi looked somewhat embarrassed and reached out to help her up.
"Ouch, slow down, slow down!"
"Okay, no problem."
Shiraishi helped her slowly leave the wine cellar. Outside was a dimly lit corridor, through which bright sunlight streamed down from the sky.
The magnificent buildings and beautiful courtyards blend together, and a person Shunpo at the door waiting.
"Good morning, Isane. Have you eaten yet? Would you like to eat together?"
Shiraishi recognized her and raised his hand to greet her.
Isane Kotetsu shook his head and said seriously, "I've already eaten. You'd better leave the Tsunayashiro Clan as soon as possible. The investigation team from the Golden Seal Noble Council and the Central 46 Chambers is about to arrive at the Tsunayashiro Clan to investigate Takehiko Tsunayashiro's matter."
The Golden Seal Noble Council serves the Five Great Noble Clans exclusively, much like a high-end version of a butler.
They get involved in everything related to the Five Great Noble Clans, from marriages to various cases, to ensure the interests of the Five Great Noble Clans.
Kūkaku Shiba wasn't surprised by their arrival, but it was strange. "They're not that strong, there's no need to specifically avoid them."
Shiraishi understood that Retsu Unohana and Soi Fon were a Fourth Division Captain and a Second Division Captain, respectively.
If the nobles with gold seals and the members of the Central 46 Chambers find out that they are turning a blind eye to the murderer of Takehiko Tsunayashiro, they will definitely have objections.
No matter what mistakes Takehiko Tsunayashiro made, he was one of the Five Great Noble Clans, with a prominent status. How could it be his place, a commoner, to judge his crimes?
"It never hurts to be careful," Isane Kotetsu replied vaguely, having to add another lie to cover up the initial one.
Shiraishi smiled and said, "That's true. While you're all here, I'll go find the Dragon Lantern Fungus first and get the reward before you do."
Isane Kotetsu Kaidō, " The Dragon Lantern Fungus was found by Unohana- nee overnight and used to treat an elderly person with severely damaged organs."
"Isn't the Dragon Lantern Fungus a very important medicinal herb?"
Shiraishi couldn't help but ask, "It seems a bit of a waste to use such precious medicinal herbs to treat an old man who has no power or influence."
Isane Kotetsu said with a serious expression, "For us doctors, nothing is more important than a human life."
"Well said." Kūkaku Shiba praised her, and in her heart, she felt the idea of befriending her Unohana she mentioned.
Human life is of utmost importance—these four simple words, yet how many doctors can truly live up to them?
This alone was enough to earn Kūkaku Shiba's respect; she loved making friends with heroes from all corners of the world. "My Kūkaku Shiba. What's your name?"
" Isane Kotetsu."
"Okay, let's have a drink together sometime."
"Remember to call me." Shiraishi quickly interjected. Drinking with beautiful women is one of life's great pleasures, and who knows, you might even have some romantic encounters.
Kūkaku Shiba said irritably, "You little brat, trying to take advantage of us while we're drunk and not paying attention, huh?"
Shiraishi said without changing his expression, "Can you say that we, as fellow drinkers, are taking advantage of each other?"
Isane Kotetsu really wanted to say that she didn't drink, but seeing the two of them talking so enthusiastically, she was too embarrassed to say it. She could only urge them, "You'd better hurry up and leave. If someone sees you, it'll cause a lot of trouble."
"Okay, come visit me in the West District Ten sometime. My usual place is called Rice Village."
Isane Kotetsu asked with some surprise, "Didn't you say you were a wandering ronin?"
Shiraishi spread his hands and said, "A wanderer always needs a place to settle down; he can't wander forever."
"..." Isane Kotetsu wasn't stupid; she realized she'd been tricked, and her cheeks puffed up in anger.
Shiraishi chuckled awkwardly and said, "Alright, I'll be going now. Goodbye."
"Don't die." Kūkaku Shiba said the words she cared about most. Because of her older brother's situation, she now saw everyone as if they were her last.
Thank you for your kindness.
Shiraishi rolled his eyes and used the Steel Tempest to return to the West District Ten.