If someone else had said those words, then Ise Nanao would have thought that they were arrogant.
But when those words came from the mouth of Uehara Shirayuki, they were very persuasive.
First, Uehara Shirayuki was known in the Seireitei for loving to play and being good at it.
But at the same time, Uehara Shirayuki was also a renowned genius, with great strength and many talents.
More importantly, Ise Nanao had personally experienced Uehara Shirayuki's outstanding teaching skills and his supernatural Kidō abilities.
Seeing Ise Nanao's adoring gaze, Uehara Shirayuki smiled slightly.
If this was a favorability system instead of a mission system, the favorability prompt would be flooding the screen now.
Next, the two of them began the same teaching process as yesterday.
After a period of learning, Ise Nanao's Kidō ability had improved considerably, and she admired and thanked Uehara Shirayuki even more.
Uehara Shirayuki was also satisfied with Ise Nanao's rate of progress.
Given Ise Nanao's pace, this special mission was effortless and would be completed soon.
Thinking about the new abilities or items he would soon get, his mood became even more cheerful.
He estimated that once this special mission was completed, the Seireitei's war against Hueco Mundo would probably begin, and Uehara Shirayuki would undoubtedly need to lend a hand.
After all, the three old men of the First Division had been holding a grudge against him for a long time. It seemed they were hoping to hone his skills through this opportunity.
Uehara Shirayuki didn't take this to heart at all.
In the evening, he went to the Flower District as usual to drink and enjoy himself.
"Shirayuki-sama, you haven't been here for days!" The oiran named Matsuzaki had a sweet smile of contentment on her face.
This gentle sweetness was only for Uehara Shirayuki to enjoy.
This Matsuzaki had been with Uehara Shirayuki from the beginning and had become his exclusive oiran.
Then, one of them poured tea and served wine, while the other savored it slowly.
They occasionally exchanged a few words. Matsuzaki smiled all the while, her beautiful face shining brightly under the light.
Uehara Shirayuki also enjoyed this atmosphere.
He actually didn't like fighting, but he also wouldn't allow anyone to fight him.
As he was enjoying himself, Uehara Shirayuki's expression shifted, and he listened intently.
Outside, he heard the sound of a maid objecting and a domineering voice:
"I am a guard of the Kūgo family. Why is a mere geisha putting on airs?
What is the First Division's Seventh Seat? I've never heard of him!
These Shinigami are just pets of my lord…"
Hearing these words, Uehara Shirayuki smiled at Matsuzaki and said, "Warm me up a cup of wine, I'll be back soon."
After speaking, he got up and pulled open the door, stepping out.
At this time, the Kūgo family's Shinigami was drawing his sword to intimidate the two maids.
The maids in the Flower District were not defenseless. They could act as semi-guards in their daily work, so they managed to stop the Shinigami.
As a dog of a powerful noble family, this Shinigami was used to being arrogant and immediately drew his sword.
In a flash, Uehara Shirayuki had grasped the situation around him.
Apart from the two diligent Onmitsukidō secret agents, there were no other Shinigami.
After confirming that this wasn't a trap, Uehara Shirayuki directly drew his sword, swung it, and roared:
"Who are you, you arrogant thug, daring to draw your sword on the First Division's Seventh Seat! Stop it!"
Before the Kūgo family's Shinigami could react, a wave of extreme cold surged forward, freezing him into a block of ice.
Uehara Shirayuki deliberately increased the force. Even if this Kūgo family Shinigami miraculously survived, he would become a cripple.
The two Onmitsukidō secret agents sent by Yoruichi saw this scene and were stunned.
What should they do in this situation?
Should they continue tracking or apprehend him directly?
They couldn't beat him!
While they were still struggling with their dilemma, Uehara Shirayuki used Shunpo to close the distance and shouted: "So you have accomplices? Who are you? You dare to conspire to murder this Seventh Seat?"
His sword moved with him, silently and invisibly. His Shikai, White Album, activated, adding two more ice sculptures to the ground.
However, this time, he didn't go all out.
It wasn't out of respect for Yoruichi, but because he didn't want to offend two powerful noble families at the same time.
If he did, it would take much more effort for old man Yamamoto to protect him.
In the end, it would still be him who would suffer the consequences.
After doing all this, Uehara Shirayuki swaggered back to continue drinking. "The wine is still warm, not bad!"
Matsuzaki, whose face had been slightly pale, smiled coyly, her face full of admiration.
…
"Shirayuki-dono, it's probably my fault that you got involved." Kyoraku Shunsui, who arrived quickly after being informed, had already taken care of the aftermath and apologized:
"For hundreds of years, I've been giving the Kūgo family a hard time, and we have a deep-seated conflict.
You're my friend, so naturally, they might hold a grudge against you.
The Kūgo family has been gaining momentum recently, so be careful!"
Among the five noble families, the one that guarded Hell had basically withdrawn from the Soul Society.
The Shiba family also exiled themselves to the Rukongai, far from the center of power;
The Kuchiki family stubbornly guarded the Sixth Division and the rules of the nobles;
The original Shihouin family was still okay because they controlled the Second Division, the Onmitsukidō, and the Hidden Mobile Unit.
But after Yoruichi's defection, their decline was inevitable.
As a result, the Kūgo family became the biggest beneficiary.
The Kūgo family had been expanding wildly recently, and their arrogance was becoming increasingly blatant.
This provocation of Uehara Shirayuki was actually a test of the Gotei 13.
The nobles and the Gotei 13 were two systems, and the nobles were the nominal rulers of the Gotei 13. Kyoraku Shunsui couldn't do anything about them.
Uehara Shirayuki looked indifferent:
"Kyoraku-san, you're being too polite. Given our relationship, there's no need to say that I'm being implicated.
I don't cause trouble, but I'm not afraid of trouble.
Even if the other party has an incredible background, I… have the Captain-Commander backing me!"
This was truly an unprovoked disaster.
Kyoraku Shunsui came from a high-ranking noble family and was the captain of the Eighth Division himself, a difficult person to deal with.
Therefore, they tried to pick on a soft target.
This was a coincidence.
Uehara Shirayuki was originally planning to make a move against the Kūgo family.
Before he could act, they came knocking at his door.
Hearing Uehara Shirayuki's words, Kyoraku Shunsui burst into laughter. "That's just like you!"
…
In the end, the matter was dropped.
The Kūgo family, or for that matter, all the nobles of the Seireitei, didn't have the guts to go against Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
The old nobles knew very well what kind of ruthless figures the first generation of the Gotei 13 had been a thousand years ago.
They were simply curious why Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, who had always been a stickler for rules, would protect this young man.
Who exactly was this Uehara Shirayuki? Not only was he so audacious, but he was also looked upon favorably by old man Yamamoto.
Among them, the most furious was Yoruichi.
She glared at her two subordinates who had just regained consciousness and roared:
"You are the elite of the First Division of the Onmitsukidō. You were so easily captured.
You've disgraced the Onmitsukidō."
In her heart, she wished she could send Uehara Shirayuki directly to the Worm's Nest.
But the Captain-Commander had given his word, so she could only comply.