According to Yamabuki's description, the Quincy eventually abandoned their original stronghold and fled elsewhere.
"Where do you think these Quincy will flee to?" Captain-Commander Yamamoto asked.
Yamabuki was silent for a moment, then gave a very resolute answer: "It must be Hueco Mundo. Since their target is the Soul Society, they definitely won't leave the vicinity of East Asia. This place is so small; if we look for them, we'll find them quickly. Moreover, their architecture is too Westernized and easily recognizable, so I guess they will definitely establish their main base in Hueco Mundo."
The World of the Living, the Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo are three corresponding worlds.
In the Shinigami's worldview, the World of the Living represents the entire Earth, while the Soul Society in the traditional sense refers to the Eastern Branch. There is also a Western Branch in London across the ocean, meaning that the Soul Society only manages the souls within mainland East Asia; beyond this region, it has no jurisdiction.
But Hueco Mundo is different.
Hueco Mundo is vast and boundless, with an area likely comparable to Earth. If they were to hide in a corner, even with the few thousand Shinigami, it would be impossible to find the enemy within half a year.
Therefore, Yamabuki was certain that the enemy would establish their main base in Hueco Mundo.
"Chief of Staff Yamabuki. I'll give you three days to rest. After that, you'll lead a squad to Hueco Mundo to find traces of the enemy," Yamamoto said.
"Yes," Yamabuki nodded.
This matter concerned the safety of the entire world. Even if the Captain Commander didn't say it, he would have volunteered, but he didn't expect the Captain Commander to give him three days to rest. That was good.
By the time Yamabuki returned home after resolving everything, it was already night.
As he opened the door, he found Unohana sitting on the steps by the door, gazing at the moon, a small wine glass in her hand, and she invited him to drink with her.
Yamabuki sat down beside Unohana, looking at the tranquil moonlight. He wondered when Soul Society would truly be at peace.
"You haven't eaten, have you? I made something for you," Unohana said very gently.
Yamabuki showed a slight smile. Perhaps this was what life was all about; no matter how hard or tiring it got, there was always someone waiting for him at home.
Suddenly, Unohana reached out and gently wrapped her arms around his neck. Yamabuki had no idea what she was going to do and could only go with her strength, otherwise, she might even break his neck.
Finally, Unohana placed Yamabuki's head on her lap.
"Today, I heard from the squad members that boys like to lie on girls' laps like this? Is that true?" Unohana asked.
Yamabuki was incredibly excited in his heart; it was a lap pillow!
Unohana's legs were very comfortable. Perhaps because of her years of training, her muscles were very resilient. Yamabuki carefully placed his hand on Unohana's knee, and only after confirming that she didn't resist did he relax.
Unohana looked at the young man in her arms with a gentle expression, gently stroking Yamabuki's hair.
"I heard you're going to Hueco Mundo in three days. I want to go with you this time," Unohana said.
"Alright. Anyway, guarding Seireitei, Captain Commander alone is enough," Yamabuki said.
In this era, besides Ichibē Hyōsube in the heavens, no one could suppress Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
Yamabuki gently turned over, then wrapped his arms around Unohana's waist. Unohana's body stiffened slightly but quickly got used to the feeling, gently stroking Yamabuki's head like comforting a child.
"I know you like to act spoiled with me, but if you don't get up and eat, the food will get cold. Do you like to eat reheated food?" Unohana said in a very doting tone.
"Let me hug you for three more minutes, just three minutes."
Unohana pursed her lips and smiled helplessly. He was so reliable during battles, but in daily life, he was like a child who never grew up.
Yamabuki shamelessly stayed in Unohana's arms for a full three minutes. Only then did he reluctantly get up to eat.
Under Unohana's gaze, Yamabuki picked up a piece of green vegetable and put it in his mouth, then...
"Pfft!!!!"
Flames shot directly out of Yamabuki's mouth!
"Spicy, spicy, spicy, spicy, spicy!!!!"
I'm so stupid!
How could I forget that this woman adds a ridiculous amount of chili when she cooks?
She must have deliberately thrown herself into my arms to make me relax my guard just to mess with me!
Sure enough, Unohana covered her mouth and laughed non-stop.
It was another difficult day.
...
For the next three days, Yamabuki was on vacation and could relax at home.
Unohana went to work at the Eleventh Division.
And she smiled happily the entire way.
The members of the Eleventh Division were secretly guessing, what was wrong with their Captain today? Did she pick up money on her way to work?
"Hey, I heard that the Captain and the Chief of Staff have been living together. I've long suspected their relationship is not ordinary. Could it be that last night..."
"You mean, the two of them..."
The two squad members were racking their brains trying to guess.
Unohana appeared silently behind them: "What are you talking about?"
"Cap... Captain! Nothing, just discussing where to go for a mission today?"
"Everyone gets a day off today. After all, resting and recuperating is very important. Go have fun," Unohana said.
Sure enough, the Captain is in a good mood today! She actually gave everyone a day off!
Yamabuki originally wanted to sleep in.
But normally, when he was working, he always felt he didn't get enough sleep. Today, he didn't have to work, but he couldn't sleep early in the morning. He stared at the ceiling with wide eyes, and finally, he got so bored lying down that he had to get out of bed.
"Oh, my laborious life! Why don't I think about where to go for fun!" Yamabuki thought, pinching his chin.
Entertainment was truly scarce in this era.
Thinking about a thousand years later, when he's bored, he can play games, watch movies, read novels, listen to music. What? Go shopping with a girlfriend? How could a shut-in have a girlfriend?
He simply wandered around Seireitei, hoping to find some fun.
"Oh! What a coincidence! Chief of Staff, long time no see!" A cunning voice like a fox sounded from behind him.
As soon as Yamabuki heard this voice, he felt his brain ache, but when he turned around, he still put on a very standard smile: "We meet again, Head Tsunayashiro."
This Head Tsunayashiro always disappears when something big happens, and then pops up again once things are peacefully resolved. This has happened again and again. Everyone in the Gotei 13 dislikes him, but he did contribute to the establishment of the Gotei 13, so the Captain Commander couldn't openly criticize him and could only turn a blind eye, acting as if he wasn't even in the squad.
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