Death god, my Zanpakuto is a bit trendy

Caihua smiled cheekily.

It can be seen that she got up earlier than Haruto today, and even put on a light makeup in advance——

After all, Caihua had just been promoted not long ago, so the effect of wine was not very good for her.

"......morning."

Haruto rolled his eyes at Ayaka.

"How did you sleep last night?"

Facing Aihua's knowing question, Haruto almost threw the saponin in his hand:

"...You think I don't remember who did the good thing last night?"

"Oh, aren't you happy, A-Qing? You probably want to play T.P., right? You should have told me if you had this idea~"

"..."

Haruto didn't answer.

Caihua was always in high spirits early in the morning, so trying to talk to her at this time would only lead to you being at a disadvantage.

Qingren decisively chose to change the topic:

"When Yongyin comes to her senses, it's hard to imagine her state in the next few days. I'm afraid Aunt Huche will bring someone to kill me."

"Nanako-sama can't beat you."

Caihua is still outputting.

"But Captain Unohana can cut me with his scabbard."

But Haruto just didn't take the move.

"...It seems so."

"Okay, okay, I have to get ready to wash up. You didn't get up early just to come and watch my show, right?"

"of course not."

Caihua ducked out of the way, slipped in through the crack in the door, and locked the door smoothly.

"......what?"

"Dry!"

Ayaka answered neatly.

"Be serious!"

Ayaka saw through Haruto's disguise at a glance and leaned in front of him with a smile.

"I'm serious~"

————

Half an hour later.

"Why is today so long?"

Ayaka was slightly dissatisfied.

Byakuya's drink certainly provided a strong recovery effect, but physical fatigue was not easily relieved.

“Isn’t it normal for the clearance time of the second dungeon to be long?”

Haruto explained very seriously.

"You didn't say that before... Could it be that you got used to Yongyin's dress yesterday and now you have lost interest in me?"

"......possible."

"ha!?"

Ayaka's tone instantly went up an octave, which was no less than the ringtone of an old-fashioned alarm clock. She had quite the hot girl demeanor that Haruto had when he first met her.

"No, I mean..."

Haruto's words came from the bottom of his heart.

For an outfit like a yukata, the charm index is basically in the chest and legs; Ayaka’s legs are naturally not inferior to Yuine, but the gap in the upper part——

That's such a disparity.

"...After the fifth level of spiritual power, my physical fitness has improved."

"You know the truth."

Ayaka gave Haruto a hard look.

As they talked, the two came to the living room again.

Ayaka was the last one to leave last night. Except for Byakuya, all the places were cleaned and organized by her.

Only...

Placed in the center of the table was the glass of wine that had been there all night.

"Ayaka."

"Um?"

"Isn't it a good idea for us to do this? After all, this party..."

"Well."

Before Haruto could finish speaking, Ayaka blocked his mouth.

"Aqing, this is the God of Death."

"Our Kurutani family has been the tombkeepers of nobles for generations. There are many things recorded in the family history...about life and death."

Caihua showed a rare serious expression.

“Don’t mourn for the dead, don’t rejoice for the living.”

"This is the concept that the Shinigami needs to follow throughout the countless years of Soul Society's history."

Ayaka said while wagging her index finger.

"Our generation, although the Hollows and Quincy have constant troubles, it is already a very peaceful era that I feel."

That is the unique charm that Haruto finds in Ayaka: no matter what time, she will enjoy life according to her own wishes——

The same goes for being casual, and the same goes for becoming stronger.

"In this case."

"Why not enjoy and celebrate the dividends of youth?"

Ayaka turned around behind Haruto in a small step and pushed him towards the long table.

"And what we are doing is for the future of Soul Society that the teacher hopes for!"

Ayaka has returned to her previous devious self.

"You're talking nonsense again."

Haruto turned sideways and pressed Aihua's forehead.

"This is not what I said. Don't you know that the phenomenon of low birthrate in today's world is serious!"

"Maybe in a few hundred years, the balance of souls in the three realms will be broken."

Caihua also smiled back.

"Isn't it our responsibility to pass on the excellent bloodline?"

The two stopped in front of the long table.

He picked up the porcelain cup and poured the remaining wine into it.

"..."

"To the teacher."

"Give now."

Seriousness and joking gently collide.

"clang!"

————

Division 13, Council Hall.

Haruto wore a lightweight long-sleeved death suit.

This Shinigami summer uniform was sewn by Yongyin himself and was specially brought to Haruto during the party last night...

A total of twenty pieces were made.

By the way.

The special fabric used to make the Death Overlord Suit was invented by Shutara Senjumaru, a member of the current Zero Division. It has extremely strong spiritual conductivity and can simultaneously enhance defense as the pressure of the Death God becomes stronger.

Although it is not as good as the Steel Skin and Static Blood Equipment, it can still be regarded as adding a little bit of defense to the fragile body of the Death God.

Coupled with the Zanpakutō at his waist, it has indeed changed a lot compared to his student days.

but......

There were only three people in the huge meeting hall.

If Haruto remembers correctly, a team meeting at this level should require all upper-level seats

All officials must be present.

It can be seen how short of personnel the 13th Division is.

Haruto looked around the clean and spotless room. Based on Captain Ukitake's explanation, he roughly knew the cause and effect:

The vice-captain is in solitary confinement, and the three Shibos are all responsible for handling team documents, visiting her husband who is in the dark room, and taking care of the frail Captain Ukitake.

The original four seats died in Hueco Mundo with the expedition team, the fifth seat was killed by Juxu while performing a rescue mission in Soul Society, the seventh seat grandmaster died in the soul burial incident half a year ago, and the eight seats are still in the Hueco Mundo expedition. Returned, Jiu Xi is currently assisting Squad 11 in carrying out their mission——

This ninth-seat member of Division 13 is none other than Ayaka's brother: Zennosuke Kurutani.

The somewhat familiar Hidetomo Rokujo Kōjōmaru was the only high-ranking official present besides Haruto and Ukitake.

"Captain Ukitake."

Haruto looked at Jushiro Ukitake who was coughing above him.

"Is our Thirteenth Division's personnel depleted to this extent?"

"cough!"

Ukitake Jushiro coughed louder.

Haruto was originally looking forward to whether there would be the familiar show-off plot, such as someone dissatisfied with his fourth seat position.

Now it seems......

The Thirteenth Division is almost freezing. How can there be such idle people?

"Haruto-kun."

Ukitake seems to have noticed Haruto's "slander".

"The work within the team is currently being handled by Seat Zhibo. Please familiarize yourself with the environment of the 13th Division during this period."

"In addition to the ones I gave you before, the team's library is also completely open to you. There are many experiences and insights left by seniors in it. Although it is not as good as the secrets, it can still serve as a reference."

senior?

If it was really valuable, Ukitake would have used it as a bargaining chip long ago, and would not leave it to talk about the situation now.

and......

Ukitake himself is not young anymore.

He has been the captain for more than two hundred years. Haruto can't think of anyone who he can call a senior——

He looks very similar to Lord Chong, the first captain of the 13th Division.

No no no.