What's going on? (Please subscribe)
Goodbye, Ichigo Kurosaki!
Isshin Kurosaki watched as Ichigo Kurosaki was stuffed into a sack and lifted into the Senkaimon. He wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, then readily signed his name, Isshin Kurosaki, on the contract. Of course, he only signed his Isshin Kurosaki; he was selling Ichigo Kurosaki as a person. As for the rest, that was none of his business...
"Honey, is this really okay?"
Masaki Kurosaki moved closer to Isshin Kurosaki Isshin Kurosaki sleeve, and asked.
"What's wrong with that?"
Isshin Kurosaki held Masaki Kurosaki's small hand and asked.
"He's still your own son!"
"How can you bear to sell him?"
"Is your son not even worth those worthless, rotten copper coins?!"
A look of reluctance flashed in Masaki Kurosaki's eyes. The thought of being separated from her beloved eldest son by death made her want to cry.
"Oh, that's not quite right!"
"Who said I sold my son?"
After hearing Masaki Kurosaki's words, Isshin Kurosaki really wanted to say that his son was indeed no match for the allure of Isshin Kurosaki, but he didn't want a divorce yet. So, he smiled slightly, a wise glint in his eyes, and Isshin Kurosaki to Masaki Kurosaki with a hint of meaning.
"Um?!"
After hearing what Masaki Kurosaki said, a hint of doubt and confusion flashed in Isshin Kurosaki's eyes.
"The signature was from Isshin Kurosaki, and the person sold was Isshin Kurosaki's son Ichigo Kurosaki. What does this have to do with me, Isshin Shiba, or my son, Ichigo Kurosaki?! Isshin Shiba didn't sell his son, Ichigo Kurosaki!"
"We'll take your money, but we won't give you our son!"
Isshin Kurosaki smiled slyly, certain that his attack was within the atmosphere.
"Hiss!"
After hearing what Isshin Kurosaki, Masaki Kurosaki gasped. Her gaze towards Isshin Kurosaki gradually changed. She hadn't expected Isshin Kurosaki to be so cunning.
"You're so naughty~"
Masaki Kurosaki whispered into Isshin Kurosaki's earlobe.
"Hahaha..."
Don't you love it?
Isshin Kurosaki laughed loudly, his expression full of smugness.
I love it so much~
Masaki Kurosaki hugged Isshin Kurosaki and said sweetly.
"Hahaha..."
For a time, the arrogant and triumphant laughter of Isshin Kurosaki echoed throughout the entire courtyard of the Kurosaki Family.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Kasumioji Clan, carrying Ichigo Kurosaki to the Soul Society, were unaware that they had fallen into Isshin Kurosaki's trap.
" Rurichiyo, we're almost at Soul Society."
Kenryū and Enryū carried the palanquin, moving swiftly through the Dangai.
"Very good!"
Sitting atop the palanquin Rurichiyo Kasumioji, dressed in magnificent attire, and Ichigo Kurosaki, bound like Ichigo Kurosaki.
" Little Ichigo, it seems you can't escape my grasp. You'd better submit to me obediently~"
Rurichiyo Kasumioji stretched out her slender hand and gently stroked Ichigo Kurosaki's resolute face. She was very satisfied with Ichigo Kurosaki Ichigo Kurosaki, whether it was the handsome appearance he inherited from the Shiba Clan, the formidable strength he inherited from the Shiba Clan, or the Shiba Ichigo Kurosaki flowing in his Ichigo Kurosaki.
Rurichiyo Kasumioji loves everything about the Shiba Clan within Ichigo Kurosaki's body, and she looks forward to the day when her Kasumioji Clan will be able to become the Six Great Noble Clans in Soul Society because of Ichigo Kurosaki.
That was the long-cherished wish of the Xia Dalu clan since its founding, from its position at the pinnacle of ordinary nobles to being hailed by countless people as the most elite of the elite!
If she fulfills this long-cherished wish, then Rurichiyo Kasumioji will successfully become a legend! Her achievements may even surpass those of the first head of the Kasumioji Clan, be recorded in history, and become the most amazing person in the Kasumioji Clan.
Before long, the group returned to Soul Society from the World of the Living.
" Kenryū summoned the elders to announce my engagement..."
"By the way, we must make sure to explain Ichigo Kurosaki's identity clearly."
Rurichiyo Kasumioji sat calmly inside the palanquin, giving her instructions.
"Yes, sir!"
Kenryū knelt on one knee, his face showing both excitement and emotion. He was excited because... he had endured for so long, and now it was finally time to confront the elders. He was moved because... his little princess, the young master he had watched grow up, was finally showing some semblance of a family head...
Looking at the spirited Rurichiyo Kasumioji before him, Kenryū felt full of confidence in the Kasumioji Clan. He firmly believed that the Kasumioji Clan would surpass its former glory and reach new heights under Rurichiyo Kasumioji's leadership, forever maintaining its brilliance!
"What did you say? That little girl not only returned to the Kasumioji Clan alive, but also found the son of Isshin Shiba, the captain of the Tenth Division of the Gotei 13, who ran away from the World of the Living many years ago?!"
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan stared in shock at the man in black kneeling before him, reporting incessantly.
"Are you kidding me?!"
"What makes that little girl so special that she could find Ichigo Kurosaki, whom even the Gotei 13 couldn't find?"
"It's absolutely impossible for a young girl like her to do that; there must be someone behind her, and someone with immense influence."
"But how could such an important person possibly be associated with a little girl like her?"
"In the past few days, there should only be one person who meets this criterion and has also been in contact with this girl..."
Could it be...?
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan muttered under his breath, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. His previous composure was gone; his brows were furrowed, and he appeared flustered.
"Could it be... that girl really learned something from Sōgo Shihoin?!"
"In other words, Sōgo Shihoin didn't just casually send Rurichiyo Rurichiyo away; he gave her someone more suitable."
"Damn it..."
The elder was furious when he thought of this; he cursed angrily but was helpless.
"Elder, Rurichiyo Chiyo has invited us to the conference room. Would you be willing to go?"
"Or should I make up an excuse to get rid of this?"
The man in black looked at the irritable Elder of the Kasumioji Clan and asked a question.
"Go! Why wouldn't you go?"
Even if that girl manages to convince Sōgo Shihoin into the family, we still have to go!
"If we don't go, it's because we're scared. If we don't go, we'll lose this game."
The elder clenched his fists, gritting his teeth as he stared at the dark door to the basement. His eyes flashed with endless resentment.
He couldn't understand why his luck was so bad, why nothing in this world went his way, and why accidents always happened just when he was about to succeed. All he wanted was to be the head of the Kasumioji Clan, right? He wasn't saying he wanted to be the Soul King, and he wasn't interfering with the affairs of those important figures...
Why do they all have to jump out and get in his way?! It's infuriating!!!
Inside the Kasumioji Clan's meeting room, Rurichiyo Kasumioji sat in the main seat, looking down on everyone with a queen-like gaze. Beside her sat Ichigo Kurosaki, who had fainted.
It must be said that Isshin Kurosaki's methods are truly sophisticated, his strength is immense, and his methods are ruthless. Even now Ichigo Kurosaki remains unconscious and has not yet woken up.
Is that the person?
"Legend has it... the son of the head of a branch family of the Shiba Clan."
"Incredible! Incredible! From afar, they are all exceptionally handsome and talented."
"That orange hair is really eye-catching. So the offspring of the Five Great Noble Clans all like to dye their hair orange? I love it... When I get back, I'm going to dye the hair of my whole family orange."
Countless elders gazed at Ichigo Kurosaki sitting beside Rurichiyo Kasumioji, and exclaimed in amazement. They expressed their highest respect for this man who was willing to marry into the Kasumioji Clan, one of the Five Great Noble Clans. Some even planned to dye their hair orange after returning home to show their respect for Ichigo Kurosaki and for the Shiba Clan, one of the Five Great Noble Clans.
"Hmph~"
Rurichiyo Kasumioji looked at the surprised expressions of everyone present, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly. She loved watching these elders; their ignorant looks were so amusing.
"Clatter~"
"Sorry I'm late."
"As you know, since the patriarch's unfortunate passing, I've been handling most of the clan's affairs. I simply can't get away from it all. I think our young patriarch understands, right?!"
Ten minutes after everyone had been seated, the conference room door was pushed open again, and an elderly man with a magnificent appearance and a full white beard, dressed in splendid attire, walked in surrounded by a large crowd.
"Yeah?!"
"I see that the elder is quite old, and continuing to work with the team would be very unhealthy for him."
After hearing the elder's words, Rurichiyo Kasumioji gave a cold smile; she wasn't buying it at all.
Since you've already gained an advantage, why do you still insist on playing these petty tricks? Then don't blame her for being ruthless. Since you, the Grand Elder, claim you can't get away, then why not just let you get away?! Simply put, fire the Grand Elder.
"Forehead..."
The elder never expected that this callow youth, Rurichiyo Kasumioji, would be so ruthless, immediately stripping him of his clothes and telling him to go back to his old age...
"Absolutely not!"
"Our Kasumioji Clan is currently in a period of turmoil, and there are many things that we cannot handle on our own. Only the Grand Elder can deal with them. If you insist on removing the Grand Elder from his position, I'm afraid there will be things that we cannot handle."
An elder, clearly from the Grand Elder faction, knelt on one knee before Rurichiyo Kasumioji and spoke anxiously.
"What do you mean by removing the Grand Elder from his position? How could I remove the Grand Elder from his position?"
"Are you the only ones who know about the Elder's contributions? Don't I know?"
"I only want the Elder, who has worked hard all his life, to live out his days in peace. I don't want the Elder, who has dedicated his entire life to the Kasumioji Clan, to continue working for the Kasumioji Clan until the very end. I don't want that..."
As Rurichiyo Kasumioji spoke, she burst into tears, her tears falling like raindrops.
"Waaaaah..."
"Could it be... could I have been wrong?!"
The tiny, adorable Rurichiyo Kasumioji, with her soft, Mujō, and tearful appearance, pierced the hearts of all the lolicon present. When these people, who usually claimed not to be lolicon, saw Rurichiyo Kasumioji crying and felt a sharp pain in their hearts, they finally understood: it wasn't that they didn't like lolis, it was that they didn't like lolis who weren't cute...
Simply put, this world is very realistic; they judge by appearance, nothing else matters... If you're good-looking, everything is fine; if you're not, you're sidelined...
"This..."
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan was momentarily stunned by the adorable, teary-eyed Rurichiyo Kasumioji. He had to admit that Rurichiyo Kasumioji was indeed cute, and he had to admit that crying in front of him with such a cute face did have a certain intimidating power. Cuteness is justice!
"Actually, Clan Head Rurichiyo is right. The First Elder is getting old, and it's time for him to retire."
One second he was a family elder, a lackey of the Grand Elder, and the next he was a different person. He had a disgusting, perverted, lolicon smile on his face, and he was looking at Rurichiyo Kasumioji with a lewd expression. Saliva was slowly oozing from the corner of his mouth. It was utterly disgusting.
"You f***ing..."
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan was speechless. What kind of people were they? What happened to working together for a greater good? A little girl, just by being cute, they were all bought off? Were their willpowers that weak? Should I, this old man, also be cute for them?! Huh?!
"Cough cough cough..."
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan coughed lightly a few times, signaling to the elder not to forget his duty.
"This..."
The elder of the Kasumioji Clan, who was indulging in speaking ill of the Great Elder and praising Rurichiyo Kasumioji's various virtues, broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing the Great Elder's cough. Only then did he remember that he was the Great Elder's man.
"I'm sorry, Master."
The elder's eyes held a Rurichiyo Kasumioji, but he was also afraid of the Grand Elder's power. Helpless, he picked up the stick beside him and smashed it hard against his own head.
With a sudden "thud," the elder's vision went black and he collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
"They actually managed to achieve that level?!"
The elders were astonished to see that this elder, who was unwilling to offend the Grand Elder or betray his own patriarch, had chosen to sacrifice himself in order to avoid offending either of them. They secretly marveled at the remarkable skill of this elder who had fainted.
These elders, originally members of the Kasumioji Clan's former head's faction, were loyal to Rurichiyo Kasumioji. However, Rurichiyo proved ineffective, and the Grand Elder's influence was too great. Forced to feign allegiance to the Kasumioji Clan's Grand Elder in an attempt to protect themselves, they now pretended to side with her. But now that Rurichiyo Kasumioji has risen to power, their loyalty has wavered. They are no longer solely devoted to one side, but rather follow whichever side is stronger...
Simply put, all the elders who are still alive are a bunch of opportunists.
"Hiss!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after offering their congratulations, no longer daring to speak lightly. They all became cautious, carefully observing the atmosphere in the conference room.
"Hahaha..."
"My affairs are secondary."
"The important thing is still Miss Rurichiyo Kasumioji, your relationship with the heir of the Shiba Clan who split off from the main branch..."
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan laughed loudly, watching Rurichiyo Kasumioji preach with a smile.
"..."
Rurichiyo Kasumioji's eyes widened; she hadn't expected this seasoned veteran to turn the knife around and stab her back...
" Ichigo and I are extremely loving."
Rurichiyo Kasumioji held tightly to the hand of the unconscious Ichigo Kurosaki beside her, as if she would feel very insecure if she let go of Ichigo's hand at this moment.
"Yeah?!"
"I wonder if it would be possible for the Prince Consort to speak with us personally, so that we can broaden our horizons and understand just how magnificent and beautiful this World of the Living we have long yearned for truly is?!"
The eldest elder of the Kasumioji Clan gently stroked his beard, smiling as he looked at Rurichiyo Kasumioji, as if he had Rurichiyo Kasumioji completely under his thumb.
"This..."
Rurichiyo looked flustered. She knew her own family's situation. She wasn't familiar with Ichigo Kurosaki Ichigo Kurosaki; she had only made arrangements with his father. If Ichigo Kurosaki chose to go on strike and refuse to cooperate with her, it would be understandable, since, strictly speaking, Ichigo Kurosaki was actually the victim.
"Yeah yeah!"
"Let the prince consort speak with us as well; we too have long yearned for this World of the Living!"
The elders discovered the shady dealings between Rurichiyo Kasumioji and the First Elder. They could sense that the First Elder had the upper hand, so they all echoed his words and put pressure on Rurichiyo Kasumioji.
"I..."
Rurichiyo Kasumioji trembled at the sight of this display of power, unsure of what to say.
"I apologize, our Prince Consort has traveled a long way today, coming all the way from the World of the Living to Soul Society for Princess Rurichiyo Kasumioji. He is very tired and, as you can see, is resting with his eyes closed."
Just when Rurichiyo had nothing more to say, Kenryū, who had been silently standing behind Rurichiyo, stepped forward, took over the conversation, and cleverly answered.
"Is that so? But I think the Prince Consort has already woken up~" The Grand Elder, being a shrewd man who had lived for hundreds of years, smiled and looked at Ichigo Kurosaki, "Am I right, Prince Consort?"
"Oh no, I can't keep up the act anymore."
Hearing the elder's words, Ichigo Kurosaki had already woken up, stiffened. He knew he could no longer pretend.
" Kurosaki is awake?"
The Kenryū and the Enryū exchanged a glance, communicating with their eyes about how to handle the next problem.
"..."
Rurichiyo became even more frightened, and her body trembled even more violently.
"Hahaha..."
"I saw everyone chatting happily, so I didn't say anything. Since everyone is waiting for me to say something, I'll say a few words."
Ichigo Kurosaki opened his eyes and laughed loudly at everyone.
" Kurosaki, you're awake after all?"
Kenryū and Enryū looked at Ichigo Kurosaki laughing, a hint of resentment flashing in their eyes, but they were helpless under the watchful eyes of everyone.
"Yes, I am the prince consort."
Ichigo Kurosaki smiled slightly at everyone and openly admitted his identity as Kaze. He did this not for any other reason than the girl holding his hand tightly, whose hand was trembling incessantly.
"..."
As Ichigo Kurosaki revealed his identity, the entire room fell silent.
"Oh!!!"
The next second, a thunderous cheer resounded throughout the entire conference room.
"Hehehehe..." Ichigo Kurosaki laughed awkwardly, silently praying in his heart, "Kyou! Please don't forget me! I really had no choice!!"
Five thousand~
(End of this chapter)