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"Under my guidance and participation, the Seireitei won the war against the Empire of Light and the Unseen Empire. My reputation and power have far exceeded the limits that a captain can bear."

“If I stay in this position, I will be above all the team leaders. When they see me, should they treat me as a colleague or as a subordinate?”

"Yamamoto and Unohana might not care, but new captains like Kuchiki Byakuya and Soi Fon will definitely feel extremely awkward."

"Similarly, the Seireitei, this war machine, will also arbitrarily twist its rules because of my willful will. To be honest, after becoming the King of Hell and seeing all the future, I find it rather meaningless."

"Rather than having everyone awkwardly supported by me, I'd rather step back voluntarily. I'll give the stage, which is the stage of death, back to them and let them operate at their own pace."

A genuinely relaxed smile appeared on Tianyue Quezhai's face.

"in other words."

"I can retire now."

"Okay, I understand. Let me translate. You're saying you just find it troublesome, right? Why explain so much?"

Tianyue Quezhai's thoughts were exposed, and he awkwardly scratched the back of his head.

"So, esteemed former Captain Tianyue, where exactly are we going to retire? You must have a plan, right?"

"I've already thought about it, and there are quite a few places I'd like to go."

"For example, it would be very interesting to go to a beautiful town in the real world, open a small shop, and experience the life of an ordinary person."

"Although the environment in Hell is harsh, it is absolutely peaceful and undisturbed."

"We can find a hilltop and build a palace, and it wouldn't be bad to watch those bastards fight every day."

"Or perhaps I could return to the inner court and become an ordinary nobleman."

Lu Qubaiyunzhai kept shaking his head as he listened to the options.

“Rinne-niwa Dame, straight pass! What’s the difference between going to Rinne-niwa and staying in Seireitei? Rinne-niwa is even more oppressive than the Gotei 13.”

"That place is cold and impersonal, like being in prison. I'm not going there!"

"The present world..."

She pressed her index finger to her nose, tilted her head, and thought for a moment; "It sounds good, but I'm completely unfamiliar with the mortal world. Besides, our spirits are going to settle there for a long time, wouldn't that have too much of an impact on ordinary souls? We also have to use artificial bodies, it feels so restrictive. If we're not careful when releasing spiritual pressure, we might accidentally crush someone to death, how unpleasant!"

“As for hell,” she said, pursing her lips.

"If you really go back to hell, Shihouin Senri will be terrified every day, fearing that he has done something wrong."

"Since you're leaving things to your subordinates, just delegate authority like you would to the Seireitei."

After rejecting all the options, her eyes suddenly lit up and she came up with a brilliant idea.

He leaned close to Tianyue Quezhai and lowered his voice.

"How about we go and stay in Rukongai?"

"Rukousagata?"

"Correct!"

Shikaku Hakunsai nodded vigorously, visibly excited, his face turning bright red.

Tengetsu Quezai was somewhat surprised. He had actually forgotten about places like Rukongai. Had being in a high position for too long changed his normal way of thinking and living? He was truly ashamed.

"Speaking of which, I originally came from Rukongai. Since neither of us likes these rules and regulations in Seireitei, let's go to North Rukongai."

"I wonder if that guy's hot spring inn in North Rukongai is still there after nearly a thousand years."

"Great!"

Upon hearing the word "hot spring," Shikatori Hakunsai's eyes lit up even more.

She cheered and suddenly grabbed Tianyue Quezhai's arm from behind, leaning her entire body weight against it.

She pressed her cheek tightly against his shoulder and said coquettishly:

"If we don't have one, then let's rebuild it. And then we can open a small tavern right next to the hot spring, okay? I'll be the proprietress! You can be the hot spring owner!"

"During the day, we bask in the sun and plant flowers; at night, we open our shop and listen to those wandering souls brag. If any fools try to cause trouble, we'll draw our swords and kill them!"

"After we close, we'll go to the hot springs, drink the sake you've warmed, and watch the stars together."

Tianyue Quezhai listened quietly, feeling the warmth and softness from her arms.

He turned his head to look at Lu Quba Yunzhai and patted her head.

"it is good."

"Whatever you say."

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Chapter 294 Is Gin Ichimaru the next Captain-Commander?

"Waaah... Waaah..."

A short while later, Rangiku, looking dejected and with tears in her eyes, rushed into the house from the side room.

After saying goodbye to Rangiku and Shikatori Hakunsai, she was momentarily unable to accept that such a thing had suddenly happened.

Before this, she naively believed that Captain Amatsuki and Vice-Captain Shikatori would always guide her forward and be pillars in her world forever.

However, this pillar left without any warning.

Seeing Rangiku looking so dejected, like a puppy abandoned by its owner, it would be a lie to say that Gin Ichimaru didn't feel sorry for her.

But he couldn't control anyone's will.

But this is for the best, allowing Rangiku to gradually accept reality.

If you continue to grow up in the same way as before, you will be very happy, but you will not be able to become a qualified Grim Reaper and protect your own safety.

It's pointless to comfort Rangiku now; in fact, saying too much will only backfire.

Without the protection of the great mountain that is Tengetsu no Sukusai, Rangiku's safety will plummet, which is not a good thing.

Grow up quickly, Rangiku! Grow up to the point where you can live comfortably without relying on anyone!

Until the spiritual pressure unconsciously emanating from Kenpachi Zaraki filled the air, breaking off a corner of the persimmon branch he had just grafted.

Gin Ichimaru then came to his senses and released his spiritual pressure to protect the persimmon branch. He continued to wear that fox-like face and sneered at the direction of the wall.

"Is there something important that Captain Zaraki has come to my Third Division? Could it be that Captain Zaraki didn't have time to say goodbye to Captain Amatsuki before coming here to throw a tantrum? I know that Captain Amatsuki was the one who brought you back to the Gotei 13. He was your mentor."

"You and I have the same experience of joining the team, but Captain Amatsuki only left me with some instructions before he left. It seems that Captain Zaraki's importance in Captain Amatsuki's heart is still questionable. Captain Zaraki, did you offend Captain Amatsuki at some point, or did you fall out with him?"

"Hmph! Your rambling is so annoying, brat. I don't care about any of that. Now, come on, let's fight, Gin Ichimaru!!!"

Ignoring Gin Ichimaru's provocation, Kenpachi Zaraki drew his sword and swung it down, delivering a powerful chop to Gin's head.

The spiritual pressure accompanying his Zanpakuto is terrifying; the sword pressure alone is enough to create an airburst.

Gin Ichimaru did not choose to dodge the sword pressure. If Kenpachi Zaraki's charged attack missed, the shockwave from the airburst would directly blast Captain Sakai behind him and Rangiku into ashes.

"Are you serious, Kenpachi Zaraki!" With Rangiku's safety at stake, Gin Ichimaru slightly opened his eyes and placed his hand on Shinsou.

However, he remained restrained and did not choose to draw his sword immediately. He was not yet familiar with this new power, and if he attacked rashly, he might not be able to control the power at will.

If things get out of control, it will be troublesome.

Gin Ichimaru then raised his left hand and gestured towards Kenpachi Zaraki, instead gathering spiritual energy with his hand and abandoning the incantation: "Hado No. 4; White Lightning!"

The white lightning bolt, a meter wide and as thick as a pillar, effortlessly shattered Kenpachi Zaraki's sword pressure and slammed into him. Kenpachi Zaraki had no chance of dodging this type of Kido attack and stood there, letting the white lightning ravage his body.

A white lightning dragon slithered across his body, creating intense friction between the heavy spiritual pressure, sending sparks flying. The crackling sound, like popping beans, drowned out all other noises above the garden.

Kenpachi Zaraki straightened up slightly, and the lightning dragon on his body was instantly shattered and disappeared without a trace.

"That really hurt! But that's what makes it exciting. I knew the spiritual pressure I felt earlier wasn't fake. Come on, Gin Ichimaru, what are you waiting for? Draw your sword!"

"What's with that look in your eyes? Are you afraid I'll kill you? Huh?"

Gin Ichimaru's hesitant and indecisive attitude only fueled Kenpachi Zaraki's anger. Golden spiritual pressure surged around him, slowly grinding everything in the courtyard into dust.

The only thing that remained intact was the persimmon branch that Gin Ichimaru had blocked with his body.

However, at that moment, a cold voice rang out from outside the gate. The Kuchiki family's emblem, the Star Chariot, fluttered with Byakuya's hair and beard as he used his lightning-fast Shunpo to block the path between Kenpachi Zaraki and Gin Ichimaru.

"Third Division Captain Gin Ichimaru, Eleventh Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, what are you trying to do by ignoring the rules of the Gotei 13 and drawing your swords against each other as captains of the Gotei 13? Do you think you're so eager to show your ambitions now that Chairman Tengetsu is no longer suppressing the Seireitei?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Get out of my way, you piece of trash!"

"what?"

Without a second thought, Kenpachi Zaraki turned and slashed horizontally at Byakuya Kuchiki's head. Byakuya's pupils constricted, and he used Shunpo again to create distance.

The spiritual pressure from the two monsters, Kenpachi Zaraki and Gin Ichimaru, was simply too terrifying. Entering the area where their spiritual pressure was pouring out was already putting immense pressure on the still relatively inexperienced Byakuya, and his body even became somewhat stiff from being pressed down by the spiritual pressure.

Now, facing Kenpachi Zaraki's killing intent head-on, Byakuya Kuchiki finally came to his senses. Verbal intimidation seemed to have no effect on this brainless guy.

Kenpachi Zaraki's posture showed that he was truly prepared to kill him!

"Kenpachi Zaraki!"

"Fuck away!"

Kuchiki Byakuya also drew Senbonzakura, mobilizing his spiritual pressure in preparation for Bankai.

Even if he couldn't defeat Kenpachi Zaraki, Byakuya Kuchiki couldn't allow Kenpachi Zaraki to act so recklessly and trample on the rules of the Seireitei without any punishment.

He must set an example in maintaining order in the Seireitei and stop Kenpachi Zaraki from continuing the fight.

However, at this moment, another swift captain-level spiritual pressure swept across the sky above the Third Division. The three of them did not need to see the figure; they knew the outcome of this farce simply by sensing the spiritual pressure, and their tense postures all subsided.

First Division Vice-Captain Chojiro Sasakibe landed beside the three and bowed slightly; "Commander-in-Chief Yamamoto has ordered that the three captains move to the First Division."

"That old man Yamamoto is such a nuisance!"

Kenpachi Zaraki knew that the battle was over again, so he ignored Chojiro Sasaki, carried his Zanpakuto, and walked away on his own.

Ikkaku and Yumichika arrived on horseback at this time, and were relieved to see that their captain had not fought with the other captains.

Instead, Ikkaku laughed and nudged Yumichika beside him; "Ha! I didn't expect the captain to not get lost. He found the Third Division's location so easily. That's ridiculous. Yumichika, you lost. Remember to buy me a drink later."

"Tch, it's just a bet. Look at your smug, lewd look." Yumichika fixed his hair, already thinking about how to get rid of Ikkaku. He didn't have money to buy Ikkaku alcohol; all the money he saved was used to get his hair done.

"Excuse me, Captain Ichimaru! Captain Kuchiki!"

Chojiro knew the captains' temperaments and habits, so after giving the order, he decisively left, leaving it to the captains to decide whether or not to carry it out.