Different perspectives lead to different considerations.
Rangiku Matsumoto agrees with this statement, but she finds it difficult to break free from the constraints of her own stance. She is a pawn and does not need to think about the issue of world balance from a macro perspective.
I prefer to face my own heart when making choices.
She objected to involving a stranger in the Shinigami, especially since that stranger was a child.
But her objections were useless.
After a Captains' Meeting, I left with a lot of frustration.
She was the first to leave the team barracks.
The buildings and houses in front of us are bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, creating a peaceful and serene scene.
Looking slightly northwest, one can see numerous collapsed buildings and a desolate, decaying landscape bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Rangiku Matsumoto scratched her short orange hair, her mind instinctively turning to Captain Shiba.
If he were there, what choice would he make?
"I'm sorry, Rangiku." Shunsui Kyōraku approached silently, his sharply defined face no longer frivolous, but rather serious.
Rangiku Matsumoto snapped out of her daze and laughed, " Captain Kyōraku, why are you apologizing to me? Making that decision must have been difficult for you too."
"Who knows?" Shunsui Kyōraku lowered his straw hat. Sometimes he couldn't understand whether he was being hypocritical, feeling guilty about his decisions while offering cold advice.
Was he driven by a belief in justice, or by a priority on protecting the Seireitei?
In the dead of night, when no one is around, he is often tormented by this question, unable to sleep, and only by drinking can he find temporary relief by getting drunk. "Should I go for a drink?"
"Now it's my turn to apologize."
Rangiku Matsumoto winked playfully and said with a smile, "At the last Shinigami Women's Association's daily gathering, Nanao nagged me for ages about not being able to drink with you."
Shunsui Kyōraku also wore a helpless expression, " Nanao- chan."
At that moment, Retsu Unohana stepped forward from behind and entered between the two, saying, " Matsumoto, Nemu is back. She's at the General Infirmary. Do you want to go see her?"
I want to go.
Rangiku Matsumoto answered decisively that Tōshirō Hitsugaya would handle the team's affairs, and she didn't need to worry too much.
That kid is quite reliable; he'll definitely be able to take over as the Tenth Division in the future. It's a good opportunity for him to familiarize himself with the duties beforehand.
Nemu was different. She remembered that Nemu had been captured by Shiraishi, so why did she suddenly return? What happened during that time?
What kind of person is Shiraishi?
Too many questions made her want to find answers, and perhaps at the end of the chain of questions, she could find a path that followed her own heart.
"Let's go." Retsu Unohana used Shunpo to leave.
Rangiku Matsumoto waved goodbye to Shunsui Kyōraku and then Shunpo to catch up with him.
Shunsui Kyōraku's eyes narrowed slightly. Could Captain Unohana have intentionally joined the conversation at this moment...?
"Fine," he shook his head, his gaze catching up with Aizen who was about to leave. He quickly stepped forward, putting his arm around Aizen's shoulder, and said, " Sōsuke, it's been so long since we had a drink. How about you join me for a few drinks today?"
Aizen glanced at the hand on his shoulder, realizing that behind the invitation to drink was probably a hint of surveillance. This person still harbored suspicions about him, wondering about the case from decades ago. "Alright."
It's also interesting to have those who doubt him testify for him.
Fourth Division, General Infirmary.
This facility was built specifically for the Shinigami soldiers and has 6,400 rooms. The sanctuary is not very tall overall, with three floors on the surface and a basement level for treating enemies.
Viewed from a high altitude, the comprehensive first aid station has two openings, one large and one small, forming the character "Hui".
The courtyard separating the outer wall from the General Infirmary is empty except for a stone-paved ground.
The central courtyard inside is where the mountains and water are located, offering a pleasant view.
Rangiku Matsumoto followed Retsu Unohana to the top floor of the General Infirmary, where private rooms were reserved for seriously injured patients.
Pushing open the door to Nemu Kurotsuchi's hospital room, one finds members of the Fourth Division providing care and treatment.
" Captain Unohana." ×2
"You may leave." Retsu Unohana waved her hand, signaling the two to leave the ward.
Rangiku Matsumoto walked to the bedside, looked at the pale-faced Nemu Kurotsuchi, and frowned, saying, "Did Shiraishi hurt her like this?"
Just ask him/her and you'll know.
Retsu Unohana placed her hand on Nemu Kurotsuchi's abdomen. The light of the Kaidō flickered, and the wound under the bandage healed rapidly, while her internal organs also began to recover.
After a few breaths, Nemu Kurotsuchi let out a soft groan, her Matsuge trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes, a hint of confusion in her deep green eyes. "This is... General Infirmary?"
Retsu Unohana said gently, "Yes, Captain Kurotsuchi asked you to receive treatment here."
"How could Mayuri do this?"
Nemu Kurotsuchi was somewhat confused. The Mayuri -sama she knew would never make the decision to let her stay at the General Infirmary. Was she being abandoned? No, if that were the case, it would be destruction.
Mayuri is extremely ruthless when it comes to things that are completely useless.
" Nemu, was your injury caused by Shiraishi?"
Rangiku Matsumoto leaned over and asked a question.
Nemu Kurotsuchi shook her head and said softly, "Miss Rangiku, although Shiraishi has a physical disability, he is a kind and gentle person and would not harm me."
"Impotent?" Rangiku Matsumoto stroked her chin, truly surprised that a man of such formidable strength would be impotent in that area.
Wait, why is she thinking about this? She quickly changed the subject, saying, "Do you know how serious the crimes Shiraishi has committed? He colluded with Oda Nobunaga, and Muken six first-class criminals in the Underworld have been released. Soul Society is facing a major crisis."
Nemu Kurotsuchi immediately retorted, "We didn't cooperate with Oda Nobunaga. We only sought help from Captain Ukitake, but because Captain Ukitake was unwell, we ended up acting alone."
"Us?"
Rangiku Matsumoto caught the key word and looked her up and down. "You weren't the one who led Shiraishi to the Central 46 Chambers, were you?"
Nemu Kurotsuchi didn't lie; she answered truthfully, "That's right."
Rangiku Matsumoto thought she was bold enough, but it turned out that the usually taciturn Nemu Kurotsuchi was the real ruthless one. "You, you really are..."
Nemu Kurotsuchi tilted her head and asked, "What's wrong with me?"
"Forget about that. According to you, Shiraishi is a reliable person."
Rangiku Matsumoto decided not to pursue those matters and pondered her still-developing plans.
Nemu Kurotsuchi nodded emphatically, "Of course, besides Mayuri- sama, he is the most important man in my heart."
Retsu Unohana felt the time was right and said, "I spent some time with Shiraishi. He may be a bit glib, but he's quite reliable when it comes to getting things done."
Matsumoto, I don't think you quite agree with the Captain Kyōraku's plan either. Would you be interested in hearing my suggestion?