Chapter 184 183: Timeline

Time flies.

Ten years go by in a blink of an eye.

Under the clear sky, today's perspective was focused on the Kuchiki family's mansion.

"Thank you for your visit. The entire Kuchiki family is very grateful."

"Thank you for...ahem, ahem..."

After saying only three sentences, Kuchiki Hijin could no longer suppress the pain in his throat and began to cough involuntarily.

Kuchiki Byakuya, who was greeting guests from a distance, didn't hesitate at all.

He quickly stepped forward and held Feizhen's shoulders.

"It's better to go back first, Feizhen. Your body is not well enough to move around..."

"No, this is enough, Byakuya-sama."

Declined the kindness of those close to you.

Kuchiki Heizhen stood firm on the spot, cryptically wiping the dirt from the corner of his mouth with a rather firm expression on his face.

"I am also a member of the Kuchiki family. If I don't participate on such an important day, it will inevitably be true...cough, cough..."

The two of them spoke quietly.

But the people who come and go are all visitors of noble origin, so naturally they will not be unable to see the importance of the situation.

Now that he has fallen into the eyes of others, in the next few days... I'm afraid there will be some after-dinner laughter.

——The dignified Kuchiki family has now fallen to this.

His vision was like a glow on his back.

How could Kuchiki Byakuya, who was well-educated and the head of the family at the time, not feel this teasing gaze?

But he just turned sideways in silence, covering Feizhen in front of him.

It's okay, it's just something that happens all the time.

But Kuchiki Byakuya had already adapted to this strange look.

"I feel relieved for now, but it's windy outside and it's not good for my throat. Fei Zhen should go to the inner room to greet the other guests."

Just looking at the reasons, there is no room for criticism.

Feizhen, who was somewhat clumsy, couldn't say a word to refute. After hesitating, the maid next to him took her hands.

"Feizhen will be left to you. Take her back."

With the head of the family in front, the servants of the Kuchiki family were extremely respectful.

"Please rest assured, Master."

Watching Hijin leave the spot with three steps, Kuchiki Byakuya turned around again.

The gentleness on his face was frozen, and he was forced to turn into a cold look at this moment.

The pride and nobility that the head of the Kuchiki family had always possessed were most vividly displayed in Byakuya Kuchiki at this moment.

Standing next to the gate in place of Feizhen, Byakuya lowered his eyes respectfully and welcomed all the guests with a calm tone.

"Thank you very much for coming here today..."

Although it is very reluctant, it is also a matter of duty.

Reasonably enough, I should complete this task and let it end with dignity.

after all……

This is what Byakuya Kuchiki owes his ancestors.

"Hey, I'm very busy."

A familiar voice came from the side, causing Kuchiki Byakuya's expression to change slightly.

Looking sideways, he saw a familiar figure leading a person walking quickly from the side, with a signature gentle smile on his face.

Their eyes met.

The visitor raised his right hand and waved it gently towards this moment.

"Byakuya! Long time no see!"

Ben's heavy heart due to work changed slightly at this moment - perhaps the person involved did not notice it, but Kuchiki Byakuya's expression did soften a lot.

Taking half a step forward and turning sideways, the Kuchiki family leader's tone also rose a little.

"Welcome, Captain Arima!"

The person who came was none other than Shizuya Arima, the captain of the fifth division who had a close relationship with the Kuchiki family!

Next to him was Gin Ichimaru, who was still dressed as before, and their temperaments didn't seem to have changed at all.

No……

If you have to describe it.

Perhaps Shizuya Arima's temperament has become more mellow?

After ten years of precipitation, although it is difficult to see the traces of time on the body of Changshengzhong...but some subtle changes are always there.

Compared to the past, Arima Shizuya seems to have begun to wear some more delicate and compact accessories at this moment.

Stir and gather the hair hanging down at the temples strand by strand.

Then use a similar pendant to tie its mouth tightly so that it hangs close to the collarbone.

I only saw something similar on the left side of the face... So, is it some kind of fashionable decoration?

For the time being, he couldn't find the corresponding answer. At this moment, Kuchiki Byakuya's attention was entirely on the other party's intention.

"Captain Arima, are you here today..."

No need to say more.

Arima Shizuya smiled and waved his hand.

"It's been more than a year since we last met. To be honest, I'm quite busy. I don't have time to see you and Feizhen having sex with each other on weekdays."

"No, this kind of thing..."

Although it does exist.

But it’s a bit unbearable to say it.

Seeing the cold-faced man showing his unfazed expression again, a smile appeared on Arima Shizuya's face.

"Okay, okay, let's stop joking. I must be here for business today..."

Now that they got back to business, the expressions of both parties became a little heavier again.

"It's already been ten years..."

Kuchiki Silver Ridge.

Not long after he was pronounced dead, he passed away three months later.

And today, it is the tenth year since the other party passed away.

At the same time, it was also the day when Byakuya Kuchiki officially became the head of the Kuchiki family.

Although in essence, Byakuya is the undisputed ruler after the death of Kuchiki Ginrei.

But nominally, he has not become the master in this regard.

It is not that the parties involved want to delay deliberately, but that the decision is made based on the ancestral teachings and various considerations.

It seems that the time and arrangement are deliberately selected...

——There are always some inexplicable insistence and particularity among the nobles, which is also reflected in Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro.

At this moment, hearing Arima Shizuya's question, Kuchiki Byakuya's eyes drooped, as if he was silent for a long moment.

"Grandpa will definitely be very happy if he knows you are here."

"What nonsense are you talking about."

Arima Shizuya chuckled and patted Byakuya's shoulder gently.

"The old man doesn't like to hear you say this... Hold your chest high, the main purpose of my presence today is to celebrate your inauguration."

The living should not grieve for the dead.

This is also what the old man often said when he was alive.

Then, let's talk about the other party's experience of losing her son-in-law in her early years and her son in her later years.

The heaviness of saying this is enough to make people sigh...

Kuchiki Byakuya nodded heavily, gave up his seat, and said in a solemn tone.

"Please come in, both of you!"

The inauguration ceremony was very long.

Perhaps because the Kuchiki family itself was from a conservative faction, the particularities in this regard even made Arima Shizuka feel a headache.

Kuchiki Byakuya was naturally not used to it, but compared to his previous habits, the current Dabai has obviously matured a lot.

So is this what it looks like after getting married? It does seem to be a bit decent.

——It would be great if old man Yinling could see it too.

The cumbersome ceremony even lasted until the evening before it came to a temporary end.

Originally, I planned to find Byakuya to say hello again, but seeing the couple from a distance looking tired of greeting, Arima Shizuka didn't plan to do so.

I'd better wait until I have a chance to talk to others later.

"Gin, let's go."

The latter responded and followed Arima Shizuya out the door.

The two walked in the direction of returning to the team. Although Ichimaru Gin walked behind him, his eyes stayed on the back of his captain.

So he couldn't help but speak in the end.

"Captain Arima, don't you plan to take off the thing on your head?"

"Which one? Ah...you mean this. Why, it looks weird?"

"It's okay, but it looks a bit effeminate."

"I can't help it~ Yuyin thinks this is fashionable, and she insisted on tying it on me last night."

"So, you really went to the 4th Division to spend the night yesterday, right?"

"Ah...this..."

"I don't have any opinion on your personal living habits, but please don't delay the business, otherwise I will be scolded when I investigate."

"Sorry, I'll treat you to a couple of drinks later."

In addition.

Since this is mentioned, Arima Shizuya also spoke at this moment after thinking.

"What kind of work do we have left unfinished in the next period of time?"

From the captain's perspective, the only people who can command Arima Shizuya are Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and the nominal 46th Chamber.

However, Ichimaru Gin can understand the hidden meaning of the words at this moment and pondered.

"Not yet...but they have been urging you to pay attention to the development of offline members in recent days."

"Oh~ offline members?"

Another ten years have passed.

During this period, the Aizen team still has not made any big moves.

Although it sounds a bit like slacking off, the fact is that they don't have any clear goals for the time being.

Wanting to overthrow the existing rule is indeed the end point in the general direction.

But if it is to be dismantled, there are still many things worth paying attention to.

In contrast, Arima Shizuya has paid more attention to the exploration of the Soul Society itself in the past ten years.

Now, except for the innermost hell, which he has no right to enter, he has now completely explored the entire Soul Society.

"Since I haven't done much recently, Mr. Aizen will be somewhat unhappy."

Scratching the corner of his mouth, Arima Shizuka also showed a rather helpless smile.

No matter how close the relationship between the two is, at this time, it is necessary to distinguish between public and private.

After considering this point.

Arima Shizuka's eyes also flashed with a subtle brilliance.

After all, speaking of "offline" members, according to the deduction of the timeline... At present, some people are indeed about to enter the stage.

"Gin, I will give you a few tasks. In the next period of time, please pay attention to the recent students..."