Chapter 100
T/n Chapter 100 baby!!
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"I..."
Kuchiki Kōga pushed himself up with his hands, his eyes wide, showing a look of frustration.
From the moment he became a Soul Reaper, he had always been seen as a prodigy by his peers. Wherever he went, he garnered admiring looks. Even the Captain-Commander had said he had a promising future.
The only person who never acknowledged his abilities was his father-in-law.
No matter what he did or how hard he tried, the response was either criticism or a dismissive nod.
What had he done wrong?
After a few seconds of silence under Kuchiki Ginrei's spiritual pressure, he bowed his head deeply.
"I am very sorry, Father, I overstepped."
Seeing Kuchiki Kōga admit his fault, Kuchiki Ginrei finally withdrew his spiritual pressure.
"I apologize for causing embarrassment," he said.
Kaelith Yurei smacked his lips.
"That was terrifying, I'm not laughing."
Thinking about how Sōjun had grown up in such an environment, he couldn't help but feel sympathy.
With such a mentally... ahem, a father whose mental state was concerning, even a life of luxury probably wasn't a happy one.
Hearing this, Yoruichi quickly coughed.
"Idiot, what are you saying!"
Kaelith Yurei shrugged.
He looked at Kuchiki Ginrei.
"Lord Kuchiki, since you called us here and specifically brought up this matter, does it mean that the death of the former head of the Teien family is indeed related to the Tsunayashiro family?"
Kuchiki Ginrei nodded slightly.
Under their gaze, he slowly began to explain his investigation results and thoughts.
After listening, Yoruichi stroked her chin, deep in thought.
In fact, just as Kuchiki Kōga said, there was a very high chance that the Tsunayashiro family was behind this.
Currently, the Tsunayashiro and Kuchiki families' conflict over the control of the Central 46 had escalated to the point of sparking fire.
If, at this time, the Kuchiki and Teien families successfully formed an alliance through marriage, it would undoubtedly be a very positive signal for the undecided middle-ranking nobles.
Sōjun was already a standout among the younger generation, and with the support of the Teien family, his position would be even more secure.
When Kuchiki Ginrei stepped down, Sōjun would become the undisputed new head of the family, leading the Kuchiki family and the smaller noble families dependent on them into a new era of stability.
But what about the Tsunayashiro family?
Among their second generation, not a single one was accomplished.
Tsunayashiro Senzo, already over two thousand years old, who knows how much longer he could last.
If the old man were to pass away, the Tsunayashiro family would be headless.
Compared to the great uncertainty of the future, the current slight advantage of the Tsunayashiro family really wasn't much.
After all, all nobles in the Soul Society prioritize stability above all.
The Kuchiki family, relying on their excellent second generation, had in fact already gained the upper hand.
But all this was called into question with the death of the head of the Teien family.
The Teien family, one of the major noble families, had no power to resist the Tsunayashiro's attack.
And the Kuchiki family couldn't even protect their own in-laws.
Was following the Kuchiki family really the right decision?
Prospects are good, but if one's life isn't safe, what's the point of prospects?
Thinking this, Yoruichi couldn't help but sigh.
It's just like the Tsunayashiro family...
If it were anyone else, doing such a disruptive act would have led to a united front against them, doomed to fail.
But when facing the Tsunayashiro family, the first reaction of these nobles was to submit.
That's the deterrent power of the Tsunayashiro family.
Or rather, the deterrent power of its head, Tsunayashiro Senzo.
In the entire Soul Society, probably only Yamamoto Genryūsai could confront Tsunayashiro head-on.
No wonder Kuchiki Ginrei asked Kaelith Yurei to come.
This old guy, what he really wanted was probably the backing of Captain-Commander Yamamoto behind Yurei.
Did Yurei realize this?
Yoruichi turned her head to look at Kaelith.
And saw that Kaelith Yurei was sitting there, eyes closed, head bowed.
He had actually fallen asleep!
Yoruichi's blood pressure rose. (t/n he loves raising people's blood pressure)
She rubbed her hands together, ready to deal someone a fierce blow.
Meanwhile, Kuchiki Ginrei stood up.
"Please don't rush to give me an answer; you have three days to inform me of your decision."
He glanced at the wall clock and said, "It's almost lunchtime. Please join me for a meal."
Kaelith Yurei, who had been dozing off, suddenly lifted his head.
"Lunch?"
Yoruichi: "…"
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Led by Kuchiki Ginrei, the group headed towards the main hall.
Kaelith Yurei yawned, still looking half asleep.
Yoruichi reached out to pinch him, but he skillfully dodged with a swift movement.
Kuchiki Kōga walked behind, his face filled with gloom.
He took a deep breath.
"Sorry, everyone, I have some matters to attend to first. I'll be back later."
With that, he bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Watching Kuchiki Kōga's departing figure, Kaelith Yurei scratched his head.
After a moment, he said to Yoruichi, "I'm going to the restroom to clear my stomach a bit so I can eat more later."
Yoruichi: "?"
Before she could respond, Kaelith Yurei had already disappeared with a flash step.
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Leaving the courtyard, Kuchiki Kōga walked up to a grove of trees.
"Damn it!"
He thrust his hand out and struck a tree forcefully.
Just then, a voice resonated in his heart—
"Kōga, please don't be upset. Lord Ginrei must have said that to protect you."
"The Tsunayashiro family is very dangerous. After what they did to the Teien family, they're surely prepared for retaliation."
"This is not the time to go..."
"Are you saying my strength isn't enough?!"
Kuchiki Kōga roared, cutting off the inner voice.
He gripped the handle of his sword and drew it swiftly.
Glaring at his blade, he yelled, "My strength is second to none!"
"Even if the Tsunayashiro family is prepared, I can wipe them out completely!"
"Just do it then."
As soon as Kuchiki Kōga finished speaking, he heard a lazy voice above him.
"?!?"
He looked up in surprise, jumping aside, and saw a young man in a shihakushō squatting on a tree branch above him.
The young man's arms were draped over his knees, looking down at him with a somewhat eerie smile.
As Kuchiki Kōga stared in astonishment, Kaelith Yurei spoke up:
"If the old man Kuchiki doesn't believe in you, why don't you join me instead?"
"Once we take down a few Tsunayashiros and show him the results, he won't have anything left to say."
"If you can bring down a member of the Five Great Noble Families like the Tsunayashiro, how could he not recognize your capabilities?"
Hearing this, Kuchiki Kōga's eyes widened.
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