"Chief of Staff, why are you so idle today? Do you have time to wander around?" Head Tsunayashiro looked at Yamabuki with a smile. Yamabuki always felt this guy had ulterior motives, but he didn't want to offend him, as they were colleagues and would inevitably see each other, to avoid awkwardness.
Thinking of this, Yamabuki could only force a smile: "I'm resting today. I can't work day and night every day, can I? I can't compare to you; you not only have a position in the Gotei 13 but also such a large family to manage."
Head Tsunayashiro's smile remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard Yamabuki's sarcasm at all. He casually put his arm around Yamabuki's shoulder: "Chief of Staff, since you're resting today, why don't we go somewhere fun? I guarantee you'll like it."
Yamabuki coughed lightly. Indeed, when it came to entertainment, he couldn't compare to this great noble's family head. These nobles always managed to surprise people with limited conditions.
"Ahem, I'm not going to any disreputable places," Yamabuki said, his eyes constantly drifting upwards. Head Tsunayashiro chuckled and pulled Yamabuki's arm: "What are you talking about? Who goes to reputable places?"
Saying that, he forcefully dragged Yamabuki out of Seireitei. However, halfway there, they ran into Yamatake Chiyo.
Chiyo-chan looked at the two of them suspiciously and questioned: "Why are you two rushing to Rukongai? Are you going to do something unspeakable? This kind of thing... how can you leave me out? Let's all go!"
Head Tsunayashiro agreed without hesitation. Yamabuki became even more curious. What kind of place was it? At first, he seemed secretive, but now he was taking a little girl who hadn't fully grown up?"
With a curious mind, Yamabuki followed Head Tsunayashiro to the Rukongai outside. Because the Rukongai areas near Seireitei had relatively good public order, they were more prosperous than the outer districts. There were also many restaurants. Head Tsunayashiro skillfully led Yamabuki and Yamatake Chiyo to a tavern.
"Head Tsunayashiro, we have a child here, don't do anything too outrageous," Yamabuki said with a slight cough. Of course, he was also curious deep down about what kind of trick Head Tsunayashiro was up to. At this moment, Head Tsunayashiro led the two people to the second floor of the tavern, picked the best spot, and sat down. The tavern owner had already approached with a smile: "Sir, what kind of sake would you like today?"
"Just bring anything! Oh, and when does the performance start?" Head Tsunayashiro asked the owner. From their familiar conversation, it was clear that Head Tsunayashiro had definitely been here before.
Yamatake Chiyo curiously looked around. She had never been to Rukongai in her life. Unlike the orderly Seireitei, Rukongai was notably bustling.
After Yamabuki sat down, he took a sip of sake, and he had to admit that the sake of this era was simply not good.
In ancient times, people used flower petals to make sake, such as osmanthus sake, plum sake, and even grape wine offered as tribute from the Western Regions.
Highly distilled spirits only entered the region much later.
The taste of sake in Soul Society now is truly indescribable, much like Cao Cao eating chicken ribs—flavorless to eat, yet a pity to discard.
Head Tsunayashiro was still drinking with relish, so it seemed that even nobles in this era didn't have many good things to enjoy. Indeed, science and technology are the primary productive forces.
"Why did you mysteriously call me here?" Yamabuki didn't believe that the other party called him just to treat him to this tasteless, inferior sake.
Head Tsunayashiro's face held that kind of smile that all men understand: "Don't be impatient, just wait a little longer, just wait."
Yamabuki wanted some snacks, but found that the food was also very scarce. Well, life in Rukongai was never good. For example, on the table now, there wasn't even a dish of peanuts, only two small dishes of pickles: one was cucumber, and the other was pickled watermelon rind.
Seeing this, Yamabuki wanted to cry. When he was a child, he would cut watermelons in half, one half for him and one for you, and he wouldn't even eat the less sweet parts near the rind.
Now he was reduced to eating watermelon rind? This was too miserable!
No, after the blood war ends, he must improve the food in this world, at least so he can eat better.
Head Tsunayashiro picked up a neatly cut piece of watermelon rind and put it in his mouth, eating it with relish. Yamabuki sighed. He wished he would treat him to some meat!
Just then, Head Tsunayashiro suddenly slapped the table and laughed, "They're here!"
Then he looked down at the stage. Yamatake Chiyo and Yamabuki's gazes were also drawn. A group of young and beautiful women emerged from the stage, their flowing sleeves dancing gracefully.
These young women were already beautiful, and with their enchanting dances and alluring eyes, the gentlemen on the first floor applauded loudly.
"What did I think it was? It's just a bunch of women dancing. How boring. Do all men like this kind of thing?" Yamatake Chiyo said, looking unamused.
Head Tsunayashiro chuckled as he watched the dancers below, saying, "You're still young now, you don't understand. Once you grow up, you'll know how interesting this is."
As for Yamabuki, when there were beautiful women to see, of course he would take a few more glances. One must know that beautiful women were rare in this era.
Wait, to gather so many young and beautiful women, the owner of this tavern was probably not a simple person. He likely had a powerful backer.
"The backer of this shop is you, isn't it? Head Tsunayashiro." Yamabuki asked, looking at Head Tsunayashiro.
"As expected of the Chief of Staff, you saw through it at a glance. Indeed, I am the true owner of this shop. I put a lot of effort into gathering these girls. How about it, do you like them? If you do, I can give you a few?" Head Tsunayashiro said with a chuckle.
"No, thank you." Yamabuki said with a forced smile. If he brought two dancers back, he would definitely be chopped to death by Unohana that very night. Absolutely.
Beautiful women are something to look at, that's all. If you claim every beautiful woman you see, even an iron kidney wouldn't be able to handle it.
Head Tsunayashiro said with a smile, "Don't worry, I understand. After all, you are a public figure. How about I find a place to keep them for you, and whenever you have time..."
"No time. I'm leaving." Yamabuki didn't want to get involved with this person. He knew best what kind of people the Tsunayashiro Family were.
Not a single good one among them.
Just as Yamabuki was about to leave, a commotion suddenly erupted downstairs.
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