NOVEL NEXT Chapter 72 – Farewell
However, today, Ailin would become the first captain to be "dismissed".
In a sense, it was also nailing Ailin to the pillar of shame for the captains. With Ailin's powerful strength, would he willingly have his status and position stripped away?
Thinking of this, several captains had already placed their hands on the Zanpakutōs at their waists. If Ailin resisted, they would release their Zanpakutōs at the first moment.
Otherwise, based on the spiritual pressure they had sensed from Captain Ailin these past days, I'm afraid not many of the captains present could fight against Ailin.
However, beyond their expectations, in the face of Captain-Commander Yamamoto's verdict, Ailin did not object.
"Captain Commander, accepting punishment for violating prohibitions is only right. What's more, you've already given me three months to correct myself. I fully accept the punishment you have given me."
Alright, upon hearing Ailin say such words, everyone knew that this was just an act. A play that started directing three months ago.
It was just that they didn't know what roles Yamamoto, Ginrei Kuchiki and Ailin had taken on in this affair.
The only person in the room who probably knew Ailin's intentions was Second Division Captain Yoruichi Shihōin.
"This guy is quite upright."
After Ailin acknowledged Captain Commander Yamamoto's verdict, this captain's meeting soon came to an end.
Next, under the other captains’ witness, Ailin took off his captain’s haori and Ginrei Kuchiki retook his position as 6th Division Captain...
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"Father, Byakuya, take care of yourselves."
At the Kuchiki clan gates, Haruko Kuchiki hugged Ginrei Kuchiki and Byakuya Kuchiki before wiping away the tears at the corners of her eyes and returning to Ailin’s side.
"Byakuya, remember that if the Kuchiki clan or 6th Division encounters anything too difficult to resolve in the future, come find us in the Human World through the Kuchiki clan's Senkaimon. Don't try to tough it out alone.
Father-in-Law, when you're free, come to the Human World more often to visit Haruko. When this little guy Byakuya can stand on his own, Father-in-Law should just come live with us in the Human World."
Ailin’s words made Ginrei a little moved. But soon he shook his head. "Let’s talk about this in the future."
Ginrei felt that his time limit was probably within the next ten years. While under Ailin’s three months of guidance, Byakuya’s strength had grown tremendously. He now had the power to serve as 6th Division Vice-Captain.
However, for Byakuya to complete his Bankai training and inherit his position as 6th Division Captain, he needed at least ten more years. That meant Ginrei almost definitely wouldn't live to see that day.
"Don't worry. When my time comes, I'll have Captain Shihōin pass you a message to come give Byakuya a hand."
"Mm."
Ailin didn’t want to talk about life and death with Ginrei now and make Haruko sadder. Seeing the skies darkening, he bid farewell to Ginrei and Byakuya.
"Time is running short, so we'll be going now Father-in-Law, Byakuya."
"Travel safely."
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"Oh? Captain Shihōin, 3rd Seat Urahara, you're here so early?"
When Ailin brought Haruko to Kisuke Urahara’s underground base with Shunpo, he immediately sensed the two’s spiritual pressure.
"Hahaha, after I saw you accept Old Man Yama's verdict at the captains meeting without any complaint, I knew you were anxious. As soon as we left the 1st Division, I went to drag this guy out from his bed!" Shihōin Yoruichi pointed at Kisuke Urahara as she spoke.
Ailin followed her hand and almost jumped in fright. That messy bedhead, the dark panda eye circles, his entire body emanating a decadent aura, this was Kisuke Urahara?
"Ah, in order to make great Gigais for Miss Kuchiki and Captain Ailin, I've hardly slept well these past two months." Urahara yawned lazily.
"Oh?" Ailin was puzzled.
"3rd Seat Urahara, does it require so much time just to make a Gigai? What's more, I'm no longer 6th Division Captain. Just call me by name."
If Ailin remembered correctly, when the Gotei 13 and Hueco Mundo Arrancars fought in his memory, the Shinigamis led by 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya seemed to be directly using Gigais in the Human World.
Could it be that Gigai production technology had made breakthrough advancements over the past two hundred years, allowing Gigais tailored for Shinigamis to be produced immediately when needed?
"No no, if it's just ordinary Gigais, I can mass produce them here." Hearing Ailin doubt his abilities, Kisuke Urahara reflexively retorted. "However, those kinds of Gigais can only be used by Shinigamis stationed in the Human World for a period of time. The Gigais prepared for Mister Ailin and Miss Kuchiki are meant for permanent residency in the Human World.
Thus, these two Gigais need 100% compatibility with your souls. Like so, you two can directly live a lifetime in the Human World without needing Gigai replacements. Come, let me bring you to see your new bodies."
After speaking, Urahara brought the three before two stone pillars. After inputting some Reiatsu on the side, a rotating blue portal formed between the pillars.
"This is a Senkaimon?"
Ailin was surprised. It wasn't his first time seeing a Senkaimon. He had used the Kuchiki clan's personal Senkaimon several times. However, the Senkaimon before Ailin now was clearly different from the Senkaimons used by the Gotei 13 and Kuchiki clan.
"Urahara, your Senkaimon seems different from what I've seen. Are you sure this thing is safe?"
"Oh? So even Captain Ailin noticed huh." Urahara feigned surprise.
Although Ailin had told him not to address him as Captain, Urahara didn't seem to have heard, still calling him Captain Ailin.
"The Senkaimon used by the Gotei 13 was left behind in Soul Society and Human World by the 'Soul King' since genesis as a safe access tunnel connecting both worlds. My Senkaimon here was created after analyzing the 'Garganta' used by Hollows. Compared to the Gotei 13's Senkaimon, the risk is indeed slightly higher."
Seeing the distance indicated between Urahara's thumb and index finger, Ailin sneered internally.
To think this guy Urahara understood "Fingertip Universe".
"However for us, that bit of risk is probably smaller than an ordinary Shinigami facing a low level Hollow."
Indeed, with Ailin, Yoruichi, and Urahara's strength, even if something went wrong with the Senkaimon and they fell into Hueco Mundo, they could still forcefully fight their way back out.
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