The afternoon was in full swing, and the day's work for the Fourth Division was drawing to a close.
Then, under the leadership of Yoruichi Shihoin, the work handover meeting began.
“From now on, the person who will take over the position of Vice-Captain from the departed Yamada Seinosuke will be Genji-kun!”
Upon hearing Yoruichi Shihoin’s words, it seemed that everyone was not too surprised, but rather had an expression of "as expected."
This was probably because he had served as acting Vice-Captain in the past… thought Tōsen Kaname in her heart.
Amidst everyone's applause and congratulations, Genji Sōkō officially took over the position of Vice-Captain of the Fourth Division.
…
Night fell quietly!
Although it was a retirement banquet for Aogiri Aobato, it was just a simple dinner.
Perhaps because of Aogiri Aobato’s authority in the past, the meal was very restrained, so everyone dispersed early.
Well, Genji Sōkō, who had already eaten and drunk his fill, was already slowly walking down Soul Society’s streets.
Walking along the bustling street, watching the figures darting around, Genji Sōkō finally felt that this was life.
“Huh? That is… ”
Suddenly, Genji Sōkō stopped, his eyes narrowed, as if he had seen something.
Looking and looking, Genji Sōkō quietly walked to a corner, then approached the back of someone.
“Oh? I wonder what Captain Kyōraku is looking at? So interesting?”
Kyōraku Shunsui, who had already noticed Genji Sōkō approaching him, smiled, then pointed to two people not far ahead, saying, “Look, who is that?”
Genji Sōkō followed the direction Kyōraku Shunsui’s finger pointed.
“This is… Vice-Captain Kuchiki, right? Captain Kuchiki’s grandson.”
“Hehe… that’s right!” Kyōraku Shunsui laughed, and then said, “Look at the girl beside him with the beaming smile, you can tell at a glance that there is a love-filled atmosphere between them.”
Upon closer inspection, Genji Sōkō recognized the girl.
It was Kuchiki Hisana, who would later become Kuchiki Byakuya’s wife and Kuchiki Rukia’s older sister!
Although it is a man’s pastime to look at beautiful women on the street, it is really hard to accept Kyōraku Shunsui’s peeping in such a sneaky way.
“Captain Kyōraku… you are too…” Genji Sōkō hesitated.
As the saying goes, strong people still need dignity!
Although this person didn’t care about it, it wasn’t something that an outsider like Genji Sōkō could say.
Upon hearing Genji Sōkō’s words, Kyōraku Shunsui’s eyes glanced at him sideways.
Seeing Genji Sōkō’s hesitant expression, Kyōraku Shunsui grinned, unconcernedly smiled, “Haha… life is short, it’s the truth to be carefree… Genji!”
Then, Kyōraku Shunsui said earnestly, “If life is too concerned about those rules and regulations, isn’t that too boring? Such a life is meaningless!”
It sounds like Kyōraku Shunsui’s own reflection on his life.
However, such reflection also fits Kyōraku Shunsui’s experiences over the years…
Kyōraku Shunsui… is now a man who doesn’t care about worldly views!
Although he… still doesn’t live so freely!
After all… Ise…
Thinking about this, Genji Sōkō felt that he somewhat understood Kyōraku Shunsui’s debauched and unrestrained lifestyle.
“Then you can watch slowly! I’ll go first, Captain Kyōraku…”
“Eh? Aren’t you going to take a look? Maybe something interesting and rare will happen later?” Kyōraku Shunsui smiled lewdly.
Indeed, in the eyes of others, Kuchiki Byakuya usually maintains a solemn posture and an arrogant noble demeanor, but he is actually in love…
This is indeed an interesting thing!
However, Genji Sōkō hasn’t had much contact with the Sixth Division, which is a noble division, and he doesn’t really… like Kuchiki Byakuya.
Therefore, Genji Sōkō didn’t intend to learn about his private life or greet him or anything.
Ignoring Genji Sōkō’s shaking head, Kyōraku Shunsui directly grabbed Genji Sōkō’s shoulder and walked towards Kuchiki Byakuya.
“Hey… Captain Kyōraku!”
Before Genji Sōkō could react, he was pulled behind Kuchiki Byakuya by the scheming Kyōraku Shunsui.
“Slap!”
Kyōraku Shunsui slapped Kuchiki Byakuya’s shoulder with his left hand, and then said, “I didn’t expect to meet Byakuya-kun here! What a coincidence! Right, Genji-kun!”
Genji Sōkō didn’t expect Kyōraku Shunsui to be so direct, but seeing Kuchiki Byakuya slowly turn his head, looking a little angry, Genji Sōkō had to force a smile and greet him.
“Hello, I am Genji Sōkō, Vice-Captain of the Fourth Division! Pleased to meet you!”
As the saying goes, you don’t hit a smiling person, let alone Genji Sōkō who was not the main offender.
Compared to Kyōraku Shunsui’s rudeness, Genji Sōkō’s polite greeting was more in line with Kuchiki Byakuya’s requirements.
However, Kuchiki Byakuya still had a cold face… there might be many reasons, but… it should be his personality… Genji Sōkō thought!
“Hello! I am Kuchiki Byakuya! Currently the Vice-Captain of the Sixth Division! Pleased to meet you!”
Kuchiki Byakuya had heard of the new Vice-Captain of the Fourth Division.
For example, the illness of Jushiro Ukitake, the Captain of the Thirteenth Division… and recently being involved in the incident of the betrayal of Kisuke Urahara, the Captain of the Twelfth Division, and Yoruichi Shihōin, the Captain of the Second Division…
Recalling the information he had about Genji Sōkō, Kuchiki Byakuya took the person in front of him seriously.
“Well… Byakuya-kun, you really treat people differently… I greeted you first… but you still ignore me! Don’t you agree, beautiful young lady?”
Kyōraku Shunsui pretended to be sad and said to Hisana behind Kuchiki Byakuya.
After all, it was their first meeting, facing Kyōraku Shunsui’s feigned posture, Hisana took it seriously and hurriedly apologized to her lover, “I’m so sorry, Byakuya-sama, it wasn’t intentional!”
“Don’t be like that! Hisana!” Kuchiki Byakuya stopped Hisana’s waist that was about to bend.
Then he explained to the somewhat flustered Hisana, “This is Kyōraku Shunsui, the Captain of the Eighth Division of the Gotei 13. He is like this, Hisana, you don’t have to worry! They are just…”
“Haha… That’s right! We’re just joking! Little girl! By the way, your name is Hisana, right? It was really rude of us to meet for the first time! But we didn’t expect that Byakuya-kun, who is cold as ice on weekdays, would actually date with such a beautiful lady! This is big news that rarely happens!” Kyōraku Shunsui said with a grin.
“Krr…” Kuchiki Byakuya’s hands seemed to clench his fists even tighter!
And Hisana, hearing these words, smiled sweetly, then continued to bow to Kyōraku Shunsui and Genji Sōkō, saying, “Thank you both for your usual care of Byakuya-sama!”
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