Chapter 191 Entering the Squadron
"Sure enough, you have some purpose in going to Division 12, Takashi."
Ichimaru Gin was not surprised at all by Natsume's decision. Instead, he looked like "it was indeed what I expected."
However, either because he drank too much or because he was too unguarded around Natsume, Ichimaru Gin said the word "ye" unconsciously.
What does this word represent? It means that Ichimaru Gin's choice to go to the fifth team is indeed not a coincidence, but a well-thought-out and purposeful decision.
If you just want to become stronger, Team 11 is actually the best choice. Therefore, Ichimaru Gin really knows something!
Natsume doesn't know how Ichimaru Gin noticed something was wrong with Aizen Sosuke, but there are only two things that are certain - one is that Ichimaru Gin will never become Hinamori Momo's second, and the second is that Ichimaru Gin life in the future will be like walking on a tightrope, very dangerous!
Natsume's eyes flashed, and it took a lot of effort to swallow back the words he wanted to dissuade. What he finally said became: "You have to be careful, Gin. Sometimes the most dangerous thing may not be the void, but the void."
" …"
It's what Natsume didn't say, but he knew that with Ichimaru Gin's intelligence, he could understand what he said. On the one hand, it was unnecessary to explain it clearly, and on the other hand, it would easily arouse his suspicion.
Until now, Natsume still doesn't know how to explain to Ichimaru Gin that he knows all about Sosuke Aizen's conspiracy.
Alas, sometimes being a prophet is not so easy!
"Ah, I know."
Ichimaru Gin's eyebrows arched again. Natsume's every concern for him made him happy, and he did not doubt his words as Natsume expected.
After all, he came from a place like Rukongai where the weak preyed on the strong. Ichimaru Gin was very aware of the fact that most of the residents of Rukongai died fighting each other for food and resources, rather than dying from accidental drops. Fall into the empty mouth of Rukongai!
Sometimes our own kind is indeed more dangerous than our enemies!
Natsume's worries couldn't be eliminated since she knew that Ichimaru Gin was going to work undercover with Aizen Sosuke, but there was really no other way except to pay more attention to him, and Ichimaru Gin was not a simple character, after all, he was in the original work But he survived until the final battle.
Even if there is some kind of tacit approval from Aizen Soyousuke, he is alive after all, right? So, just save Ichimaru Gin's life in the final battle, right?
Natsume convinced herself.
Sometimes Natsume really hates her own powerlessness, whether it is Ichimaru Gin or Sesshomaru.
Ichimaru Gin's enemy Aizen Sosuke, in fact, killing him at this time can eliminate all hidden dangers, and those sacrifices in the future will not happen.
However, Natsume's strength was still too weak at this time. He was not sure that he could kill Aizen Sosuke in one fell swoop. After all, that man's strength was unfathomable.
As for Inuyasha, who would cause Sesshomaru to lose his arm, Natsume was sure that he could kill him before, but he couldn't do that.
Not to mention how sad and painful it would be to kill Inuyasha and Higurashi Kagome. After all, half of the same blood flows in his body as Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru's feelings for Inuyasha are also very complicated. He said he wanted to kill him, but he never did. I really tried to kill him.
How could Natsume kill Inuyasha like this?
Therefore, sometimes knowing too much can only make you more anxious and painful, but its effect is really limited!
The root cause is still... too weak! Otherwise, where would there be so many entanglements?
Natsume took a deep breath and decided on her future goals -
to become stronger and find a way home!
——Every
banquet in the world comes to an end. Early the next morning, Natsume and Gin Ichimaru separated in front of their house, and then went their separate ways.
Naturally, Ichimaru Gin went to the 5th Division, while Natsume went to the 12th Division to report.
Natsume's life in Soul Society opens a new chapter from this day.
Naturally, Natsume, who had just entered the division, had no chance to chat privately with captain Kisuke Urahara. He could only stand far away with the other new team members and listen to the captain's instructions. There were too many people below, and Natsume felt that Kisuke Urahara might I can't even see myself clearly.
Looking at Urahara Kisuke with a majestic expression on his face, he looked the same as Natsume remembered. After all, Natsume had met him once not long before coming to Soul Society, so naturally he would not forget it so easily.
Of course, the only similarity was in appearance. In terms of temperament, the Urahara Kisuke in front of him was completely different from the one Natsume knew.
Although the Captain Urahara in front of him looked kind, he was definitely not as lazy and approachable as a certain clog hat.
At this time, Urahara Kisuke was still a very responsible captain of the 12th division and director of the Technology Development Bureau, not as a gamer as Natsume remembered.
Urahara Kisuke was not a long-winded person, so the lecture did not last long and ended quickly. Natsume slapped him in the palm of his hand and was thinking about how to approach him. Unexpectedly, the opportunity fell from the sky.
"The others dispersed, Natsume Takashi stayed."
Urahara Kisuke's words made all the new Shinigami stunned for a moment, and then they looked at the expressionless Natsume, with jealousy, envy, doubt and other expressions flashing on their faces, but out of Out of respect and fear for the captain, no one dared to raise objections or questions, and they all left in accordance with the order with complicated emotions.
As for why everyone suddenly knew who Natsume Takashi was mentioned by Urahara Kisuke, it is actually not surprising at all. After all, these new Shinigami almost all graduated from the Central Spiritual Arts Academy. , unless you are ignorant to the point of being autistic, you will always have heard of it more or less.
Therefore, after hearing that it was Natsume who was retained, everyone might be envious and jealous, but they would not be too surprised. After all, he is the second-ranked existence in the grade. After choosing the fifth division first, now he is captain Urahara. He will also take special care of Natsume.
——
"Captain Urahara."
When she and Kisuke Urahara were the only ones left at the scene, Natsume greeted him calmly, with an attitude that was neither humble nor overbearing, and not at all as cautious as other Shinigami were when facing the captain.
Let’s not talk about Natsume’s own character. He does not distinguish between superiority and inferiority as clearly as the native Japanese. Let’s talk about Urahara Kisuke. Anyone who sees someone being scratched by a cat can only smile in apology. , you can’t be afraid of this person, right?
Chapter 192 Secret Base
"Do you know why I kept you here, Natsume?"
Urahara Kisuke asked Natsume with a smile. His attitude was quite kind and serious, unlike in modern times where he always looked joking.
"Please tell me."
Natsume didn't make random guesses, but just asked directly.
"I have read your records when you were a student at the Central Spiritual Arts Academy."
Urahara Kisuke didn't say much nonsense. Although he is somewhat interested in Natsume now, it is nothing more than that. People who are not particularly familiar with it cannot see the true nature of Urahara Kisuke. One side:
"Although you have always been second in terms of overall results, behind Ichimaru Gin, you are very creative. During school, you modified the chant of Kidō No. 10 to strengthen its power.
Although the power of the Tenth Kidō is already very weak, even if it is strengthened, it does not attract too many people's attention. However, there is one thing that many people may not know. In fact, for more than a hundred years, no one has been able to chant the Kidō. Modifications have been made."
Urahara Kisuke looked at Natsume, with the joy of meeting a genius in his eyes:
"So I think that compared to the ordinary Shinigami's lifestyle, you are more suitable to join the Technology Development Bureau, where your talents can be fully utilized. Place, please think about it."
Listening to Urahara Kisuke's words, Natsume remained calm on the surface, but actually he was quite happy in his heart. He did not expect that Urahara Kisuke would notice the foreshadowing he had done at the Central Spiritual Arts Academy. , this really saves me a lot of trouble.
Yes, Natsume deliberately modified Kidou's chant in order to strengthen Urahara Kisuke's emphasis on him. But what he had thought before was to take the initiative to raise this matter with Urahara Kisuke after entering the 12th Division, and then offered to let him go. Enter the Technology Development Bureau yourself.
Unexpectedly, Urahara Kisuke actually spoke before him, thus avoiding the danger of his taking the initiative to arouse his suspicion.
Not a bad start, isn't it?
Natsume successfully entered the Technology Development Bureau and became a technician, so naturally he no longer had to fight against the virtual on the battlefield.
In order to prevent his body from getting rusty, Natsume would train with Ichimaru Gin during his breaks, and during practice after practice, Natsume discovered the rapid improvement of Ichimaru Gin's actual combat ability.
Natsume knew in her heart that this improvement represented not only Ichimaru Gin's hard training, but also the dangers he encountered - the fastest way to
improve a person's strength is actual combat.
Therefore, while being happy for Ichimaru Gin, Natsume couldn't help but worry about him. It's just that when the child is older, he can't help his mother, not to mention that the two are just friends. How Ichimaru Gin's future path will go, only He can decide for himself.
Ichimaru Gin's strength is improving, and Natsume's life has not been in vain. He was already very smart, and with Urahara Kisuke's teachings, some of his skills have also undergone qualitative changes.
Although it may not be to the extent that Urahara Kisuke can research Bengyoku, after all Natsume is not interested in it, his research direction has also made a big breakthrough.
What is Natsume studying? It's nothing else, it's still related to time and space. He has only one purpose, and that is to go home. To go home, he must connect the current Soul Society with the future world or the past Warring States, otherwise everything is empty talk.
The research on different spaces and times has never stopped in Soul Society. Natsume knows that when Kurosaki Ichigo and the others broke into Soul Society, there was a difference of many days between the time in this world and the time in Soul Society. Otherwise, it would still be impossible. There was really no time to rescue Rukia.
What Natsume wants is not an uncertain time like them that differs due to an accident. What he wants is a time difference that can be determined and controlled. Only then can he truly go home without making mistakes.
But now his research still has certain errors, and Natsume is not satisfied with this.
——
Natsume’s dissatisfaction does not mean that others are also dissatisfied. Urahara Kisuke is extremely satisfied with Natsume’s research results, and his attitude towards Natsume is getting better and better, and he even slowly started to invite him to drink at the izakaya.
This shows that Urahara Kisuke has begun to regard Natsume as a friend instead of a mere subordinate. Urahara Kisuke still cherishes talents.
"You are a genius, Natsume!"
In the izakaya, Urahara Kisuke poured a glass of wine for Natsume himself, and then looked at him with a smile on his face: "I am
looking forward to the day when your research is successful."
"Thank you, Urahara. Captain."
Natsume thanked him first, and then replied confidently:
"You will see that day soon."
"Hahaha..."
Urahara Kisuke laughed:
"I just like you like this. Looks confident."
Because Urahara Kisuke himself is very confident, he has always believed in his own brain, but...
Urahara Kisuke's eyes quickly flashed with a trace of distress, and this emotional change was accidentally caught by Natsume.
"Is something bothering you, Captain Urahara?"
Natsume's eyes were very clear, with nothing more than pure curiosity. Looking at Natsume like this, Urahara Kisuke was silent for a few minutes and hesitated for a long time. Finally made a decision:
"I have been really troubled recently, but I can't do it now."
Urahara Kisuke said vaguely, but the smart Natsume understood it instantly:
"Is it because of me?"
Urahara Kisuke's smile immediately deepened when he heard this:
"You are indeed still so smart, Natsume. It does have something to do with you, but it's not appropriate to discuss this matter here." Urahara Kisuke's eyes swept over the faces of more than a dozen guests in the izakaya, and everyone responded to him
. Smile, I can't help it, as one of the captains of the Gotei Thirteenth Division, Urahara Kisuke is too recognizable.
"I understand, then go back to the laboratory now? Or..."
"Take you to a secret base..."
Urahara Kisuke showed a naughty yet mysterious smile to Natsume. Such Urahara Kisuke made Natsume's pupils slightly twitch. Shrinking -
it's very familiar, this expression.
——Natsume
originally thought that Urahara Kisuke would take him to the secret base that he and Shifouin Yoruichi created when they were young, but who knew that was not the case.
This is also a secret room underground. The area is not particularly large, but there are many precision instruments inside. If Ichimaru Gin were here, he would find that this is similar to the secret room he saw in the dilapidated buildings in Rukongai.
Only then did Natsume find out that Kisuke Urahara had created more than one secret base in Seireitei. Also, let's just talk about the Honyu, it was definitely not created in the laboratory of the Technology Development Bureau.
As soon as Natsume thought of Honyu, Kisuke Urahara showed him a crystal, a crystal that Natsume was very familiar with.