Chapter 9
Jushiro Ukitake (5/5)

Genji Takamitsu didn't avoid Aizen Sosuke's gaze. Instead, he gave him a friendly smile, at least in Genji Takamitsu's own opinion.

Aizen Sosuke was somewhat surprised by Genji Takamitsu's reaction.

“Does he… recognize me? …No… we’ve never met! So, is it because of his Zanpakuto's ability?…” Aizen Sosuke's heart suddenly started to stir.

Hearing Aizen Sosuke's flattering words, Yoruichi Shihōin just smiled and said nothing. After all, Yoruichi Shihōin wasn't a showy person.

Genji Takamitsu, needless to say, being targeted by Aizen Sosuke wasn't a good thing. Therefore, Genji Takamitsu gave Aizen Sosuke a sunny and cheerful smile, just to prevent Aizen Sosuke from targeting him.

As he walked past Aizen Sosuke, Genji Takamitsu glanced at Aizen Sosuke in this period.

Aizen Sosuke, still serving as Shinji Hirako's lieutenant, seemed to be overly introverted, though the desire in his eyes seemed impossible to hide.

Seeing Aizen Sosuke's slightly raised corner of his mouth, Genji Takamitsu knew that he had been targeted by Aizen Sosuke.

“So… I’ve been targeted? When did it start? Right… at that time… when I encountered that large Hollow of the Arrancar?”

As Genji Takamitsu was lost in thought, Yoruichi Shihōin said, “What's wrong, Genji-kun? You seem to dislike Lieutenant Aizen.”

Genji Takamitsu smiled and said, “Ah… maybe! His eyes under those glasses… seem too dazzling!”

Hearing Genji Takamitsu say this, Yoruichi Shihōin was taken aback. She didn't expect her fourth seat to say that about Aizen Sosuke.

“Maybe… he saw another side of Aizen.”

Yoruichi Shihōin thought to herself.

After saying goodbye to Aizen Sosuke, Genji Takamitsu and Yoruichi Shihōin soon arrived at the area under the jurisdiction of the Thirteenth Division.

Waiting for them there was the Thirteenth Division's lieutenant, Shiba Kaien. He was a hearty man. But… maybe it’s the same for all the Shiba men.

“Thank you! Captain Yoruichi and Fourth Seat Genji. Captain Jushiro's condition has worsened. He is now lying in the Rain Dry Hall. My wife, Shiba Do, is taking care of him. He can't even drink water now.”

Shiba Kaien's concern was evident in his words.

Yoruichi Shihōin nodded seriously, saying, “I understand. Let's hurry. Let Genji-kun have a look as soon as possible.”

“Thank you very much!” Shiba Kaien bowed deeply to Yoruichi Shihōin and Genji Takamitsu, then led them towards the Inner Rain Dry Hall.

“Please follow me!”

Rain Dry Hall is the name of the Thirteenth Division Captain's room.

Rain Dry Hall is a Japanese-style traditional building with a courtyard and pond. The pond is home to carp, and the surrounding area is planted with lush bamboo.

It can be seen that the surrounding environment is well-maintained, a place that is very conducive to recuperation.

“It seems Lieutenant Shiba has put a lot of thought into Captain Jushiro’s illness. There are carp, lush bamboo, which seems to be what Captain Jushiro likes. And this environment is very conducive to recovery.”

Genji Takamitsu looked around at the layout of Rain Dry Hall and made polite remarks to Shiba Kaien standing beside him.

Shiba Kaien scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly, “Heh… it’s not my merit! It’s all thanks to my wife, Do, who takes care of everything. And arranging these things was also something that Captain Jushiro used to do. Besides, it’s our duty. After all, Captain Jushiro is the most respected captain of our Thirteenth Division!”

Genji Takamitsu nodded, then commented on the surrounding environment, “This is good, it can help him cultivate his mind and nature. It wouldn't be good if he just lay in bed all the time, which wouldn't be good for his recovery.”

As they spoke, the three had already reached the door of Rain Dry Hall.

Shiba Kaien lightly knocked on the door.

“Knock knock”

“Coming!” A woman’s voice came from inside the door.

This should be Shiba Kaien's wife, Shiba Do.

Genji Takamitsu thought to himself.

“Click!”

The wooden door was pulled open, and a young, beautiful woman walked out.

“Captain Yoruichi, and this is Genji-kun, right? Thank you for coming!”

Shiba Do bowed to Yoruichi Shihōin and Genji Takamitsu, who had come to see Jushiro Kurosaki.

“You’re welcome!” Genji Takamitsu said, “So, how is Captain Jushiro?”

Shiba Do said, “He’s temporarily fallen into a peaceful sleep.”

“I see!” Genji Takamitsu nodded, “Then let's take this opportunity to go in and check him together with Captain Yoruichi.”

“Please!”

Then, Genji Takamitsu and Yoruichi Shihōin tiptoed into the room where Jushiro Kurosaki was lying.

As soon as they entered, they saw Jushiro Kurosaki lying on the tatami mat, sleeping soundly.

However, his complexion looked very pale.

Genji Takamitsu knew that Jushiro Kurosaki was born with lung disease and was supposed to have died at the age of three, only because the “One-Eyed God,” the right hand of the Soul King, resided in Jushiro Kurosaki’s body, allowing Jushiro Kurosaki, who was originally destined to die young, to live until now. However, this also caused Jushiro Kurosaki to suffer from lung disease until now.

Through a series of examinations, Genji Takamitsu discovered that Jushiro Kurosaki's illness was not, as the netizens of his previous life had analyzed, due to lung disease.

It should be said that after residing in the “One-Eyed God,” the Soul King’s right hand, it was no longer lung disease.

Because the original diseased lungs had been replaced by the “One-Eyed God,” the source of the lung disease should no longer be there.

The reason why Jushiro Kurosaki still had some symptoms of lung disease was precisely because of the “One-Eyed God” residing within him.

No matter what the “One-Eyed God” was before, it was ultimately the broken arm of the Soul King, the original existence of this world.

The spiritual pressure possessed by the “One-Eyed God” and Jushiro Kurosaki’s own spiritual pressure were not on the same level.

The spiritual pressure of the “One-Eyed God” came from the Soul King, and it was a higher level of spiritual pressure.

Even though Jushiro Kurosaki’s own spiritual pressure was a top-tier talent in Soul Society, it did not undergo a qualitative change.

Therefore, there was a conflict between the spiritual pressure of the “One-Eyed God” and Jushiro Kurosaki’s own spiritual pressure.

It was the resident body being stronger than the original body, and the original body’s instinctive resistance, resulting in internal depletion.

After a series of analyses and research, Genji Takamitsu already had a preliminary treatment plan.

First, replace the “One-Eyed God” in Jushiro Kurosaki’s lungs with a high-level Kidō seal. But it’s not a complete seal. It is necessary to maintain its existence in Jushiro Kurosaki's body, which is to replace the lungs.

Second, after cutting off the impact of the high-level spiritual pressure, use a restorative potion to restore Jushiro Kurosaki’s body, which has been depleted by years of internal depletion.

In total, there are two steps.

According to Genji Takamitsu’s idea, as long as Jushiro Kurosaki undergoes these two steps of treatment, his body should be able to recover to more than 80% of its strength.

The reason why it cannot reach 100% is due to the interference of the trace of high-level spiritual pressure that is deliberately leaked to replace the lungs.

Although its essence has not changed, it has changed from the original resident body being stronger than the original body to the original body being stronger than the resident body.

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