Chapter 26 Returning Home
After hearing what Urahara Kisuke mentioned, I didn't have time to reminisce about the past. I packed up my things, said goodbye to everyone in a hurry and rushed home.
"Luckily, I bought a lot of clothes with Xiaoyu before. Homura's clothes are completely unfitting. If you don't want to worry those Tsukumogami, you'd better change into something else."
Thank you, Sister Rangiku. Fortunately, I changed it, otherwise I might have to climb over the eaves and walls to hide from others when I go back.
but--
I was actually jealous before because Toshiro and Rangiku-nee went shopping ahh ...
When I think about how I was jealous and worried before, I feel uncomfortable, as if my heart was grabbed!!!
Rangiku-san's sweetheart was clearly Captain Ichimaru, but now he's a traitor and missing... Is that okay, Rangiku-san? And why did Captain Ichimaru betray her?
Well, I'll ask Dong Shilang when I have time later. The most urgent thing now is to rush home!
It was midday when I woke up from Urahara's shop, and by the time I rushed home, it was already approaching dusk. Although it wasn't dark yet, the sounds of cooking and boiling water could be heard from the surrounding houses.
Along with my awakening memories came heightened senses and a surge of spiritual energy. I touched the sports band-like bracelet that Urahara-san had put on my wrist before I left and sighed silently.
"Although I've received treatment and my body has tolerance, considering the risks involved, this is an insurance policy. Please use it with caution, Miss Jiujing."
This thing seems to be able to stabilize my spiritual power, and it will even sound an alarm before I really lose control... He must have anticipated this day and prepared the props in advance!
I caught my breath and rang the doorbell.
The one who came to greet me was Candlestick, who practically knocked the door open. It was the first time I saw my handsome Candlestick Mitsutada look so panicked, and I even felt a little embarrassed.
“My Lord…!”
His voice trembled uncontrollably, and my nose suddenly felt a little sore.
"……I'm back."
Sorry to have made you worried.
"Long time no see, Yan."
"Yes, long time no see, Mr. Kimura."
Five minutes later, I, the four sword men, and my contact from the Government of Time were sitting together in the living room.
"I've learned the whole story from Urahara Kisuke." As a staff member of the Time Government, Mr. Kimura, dressed in a suit, actually looks quite ordinary. Walking outside with a briefcase, he looks just like an ordinary office worker. "Thank you for your hard work."
"...Do you and Ms. Ishigami know about me?" I said, and then I looked at the four swordsmen beside me. Everyone had a different look on their faces, but no one spoke.
"To be precise, we know you're no ordinary psychic. It was the higher-ups who negotiated with the Seireitei, and we were merely following orders." He paused, "But please don't misunderstand. Our judgment of a Shinsengumi has little to do with their origins. You've achieved what you have today, and gained this freedom, through your own hard work. Furthermore, it was our inadequate oversight and the resulting information leaks that led to the recent turmoil. I'm the one who should apologize."
I've known Mr. Kimura for a long time and knew he wasn't lying. "Thank you." Actually, I'm very grateful to Mr. Kimura for speaking to me that day at the sanatorium, and later in Honmaru. I didn't fall behind in my studies and didn't develop any mental health issues, thanks to his and Ms. Ishigami's constant care. It was only later that I learned that the opportunity I had to return to the real world twice a year to visit my family was also secured by them.
"……host……"
Oh, and my fellow swordsmen. "Did you guys actually see that too?"
"No, we don't know the whole story." Yamaubakiri pursed his lips, "It's just that as a Fusangshin, we can sense the master's spiritual power."
Yaken also said: "Those who have been in the shrine or have been there for a long time in the Honmaru may feel it more sensitively. Ishikirimaru and the Taro brothers both said that the general's spiritual power is very pure. At that time, we just thought that you might be the descendant of the shrine master or the miko."
"If I had to say something, it was probably because the little girl had nightmares every night and couldn't get relief." Mikazuki, sitting next to me, was also dressed in a formal suit. "Ever since then, I've wondered if the root of the problem lies in the soul, rather than the body or the trauma of past experiences."
I see, as expected of Grandpa, the old ones are still the best. I guess these old foxes have all communicated with each other privately, otherwise how could they look so calm and composed.
"As for Honmaru, don't worry. I think everyone is more or less mentally prepared."
"Is that so...you guys don't mind?"
"How is that possible?!" Candlestick clenched his fists, his back straight, as if he was about to stand up at any moment. "Don't say such uncool things. No matter what happened in the past, the Lord is still our Lord. This Honmaru exists because of you."
"If you really want to say I mind, then yes."
"Yamaubakiri?!"
"I can't protect you when something like this happens." Yamaubakiri lowered his head slightly, his golden bangs blocking his eyes. "In the end, I can only sit here... and can't do anything!"
Everyone suddenly fell silent. Even Mikazuki lowered his eyes and gently put down the teacup in his hand.
Finally, Mr. Kimura coughed lightly, looked at his watch, and broke the silence. "That's it for now. It's getting late today, and I have to go back and report the situation." He stood up and said, "You should rest early today. I'll contact Kitsunesuke and Ishigami at Honmaru. They'll take care of it."
"Okay, thank you."
Mr. Kimura smiled, a rare occurrence for him: "Thank you for your hard work during this period, Homura."
Although Mr. Kimura left, the atmosphere at home was still awkward.
"Ahem... Admiral, it's best to rest early today." Yakumo touched my forehead, confirmed I didn't have a fever, took off his glasses, and sighed. "The external injuries have healed, but the loss of spiritual energy requires rest to recover." He frowned, then smiled wryly. "Although it's hard to accept, Kimura is right. I need to give myself some time."
Although it was concealed well, I could feel that Yaoyan seemed a little lost.
Actually, because it was a short sword, Yaoyan looked about the same age as me. By the time I realized what was happening, I had already reached out and touched his head.
“…Huh?”
"Wow! Sorry, sorry, I couldn't help myself..." I quickly withdrew my hand. "Anyway, let's go back together tomorrow!"
Yao Yan stared at me for a few seconds, then broke into laughter and pinched my nose.
“You—”
After setting the alarm, I looked out the window at the sky which was just beginning to turn red. I couldn't help but sigh and lay back down on the bed.
Although the wound had healed, he was mentally exhausted. It wasn't because he'd lost his spiritual energy, but rather because he'd suddenly remembered so many things and received so much new information that his brain couldn't process it all at once.
According to Urahara Kisuke, although I have awakened the power of a Shinigami, I am still considered human. However, if I continue like this, I am not sure what will happen to my soul.
Why didn't Captain Isshin return to the team? They said he's still alive and well, so why didn't he go back? Why did Captain Aizen betray Soul Society? Hinamori loves her captain so much, she must be very sad. And...
I suddenly felt a familiar wave of spiritual pressure and opened my eyes.
The feeling came from outside the window.
"Huh?"
Why did Dong Shilang come here?
Although he was in the state of death, he was still too conspicuous in my house. I quickly opened the window and waved to someone standing in mid-air.
"Why can't I come over?"
When the other party heard my question, he looked a little unhappy for some reason.
"Uh, I, that's not what I meant. It's just, the captain is very busy, right?"
"Yes, I'm very busy. But my busy schedule also includes things about you, so of course I have to come over."
This... is how it is.
"Have the people from the Time Government left?"
I nodded, "Yeah, I've already left. I plan to go back to Honmaru with the swords tomorrow."
"You're worried."
Well, as expected of Toushirou. "Yes, I am worried. They all take me very seriously." So, I must be very sad, guilty, and even angry.
When I think about this, I feel sad because I don't want to make the swords that accompany me worry and anxious.
It's really ironic, I would never have had such thoughts before.
"Well, since they're the ones who've been with you the longest, it's up to you to decide how to say it." Dong Shilang didn't find a place to sit, but stood in front of my desk. "Anything else?"
"..." I looked up at him, his expression was unwavering, as serious as ever, his green eyes looked into mine, as if he had seen something.
I pulled the corners of my mouth together, bent down, and propped my forehead with my hands. "Is the captain really dead?" They all said so, and their expressions didn't seem fake, but I still didn't believe it. It felt absurd.
Once I am alone and quiet, this empty, suffocating feeling as if I am in a black hole comes over me like a tide.
But even so, my eyes remained dry, without a single tear.
"flame……"
"I know you didn't lie to me! But I just don't feel it's real. Because that old man is very strong, ridiculously strong."
He founded the Gotei 13 and the Shinō Spiritual Arts Academy. He is the master of Captain Kyōraku and Captain Ukitake, the goal that Vice-Captain Suzube has always been striving for, and he is the old man who accepted me as his last disciple.
But he is gone now.
"How can I believe such a thing?" I pulled my hair unconsciously with both hands, and the slight stinging pain freed me from the suffocating feeling.
Someone sighed softly in the room, and the next second, two hands suddenly reached out to my face, and then lifted my head up.
Hitsugaya Toushirou stood before me.
"So you want to go back?"
“…Huh?”
"Go back and confirm with your own eyes everything that happened in Soul Society."
The author has something to say:
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Well, since she hadn't faced the events of that time, the news felt fake to Yan. After all, in her heart, the captain and Sister Hua were both very strong, so it was unlikely for her to accept them all at once.
Alas, I have been in a state of self-doubt recently. I feel that my writing is really bad orz
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