Walking from home to the Eleventh Division, Yamabuki felt like his body was about to melt from the heat. As soon as he opened the door, he found that it wasn't just him; everyone was complaining about the terrible weather.
The shihakushō had no short sleeves and was black, absorbing heat. Plus, there wasn't a single breeze outside, making the Eleventh Division Barracks feel like a giant steamer. The squad members' foreheads were covered in sweat, and most male members had rolled up their sleeves and pulled open their collars, hoping to cool down even a little!
But the girls had no choice; they just had to endure the heat!
Many male squad members nearby were even trying to tempt these girls.
"Actually, you can pretend we men aren't here. Take off your clothes if you want; it's so hot, we won't laugh at you! If that's too much, just pull open the clothes around your chest a bit, or roll up your pants to your thighs. That can also make you feel cooler. What if you get heatstroke in this weather?" a male squad member said.
Then all the men in the barracks nodded along.
Are you really concerned about the girls' health?
I'm too embarrassed to call you out! You're just lusting after their bodies!
"Captain, Vice Captain, you're here? What's the mission today?"
Seeing Unohana and Yamabuki arrive, everyone gathered around to ask. The weather was already hot, and with more people, it got even hotter. Yamabuki wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"What kind of work can we do in this awful weather? There's a small river outside Seireitei. How about we all go play in the water today?" Yamabuki asked.
This decision was unanimously approved by the squad members, and Unohana was also very happy.
"Just playing in the water isn't enough. Let's bring some alcohol and meat, and we'll have a barbecue together." Yamabuki openly led them in skipping work. Unohana looked at this big boy and smiled.
If you counted ages, Yamabuki was nearly two hundred years younger than Unohana.
And so, while other divisions were toiling away at work, Yamabuki and Unohana took their squad members directly to the small river outside, where they played to their hearts' content!
No matter when, having fun is the most important thing.
The men directly took off their clothes and jumped into the river like dumplings, instantly feeling a refreshing coolness spread throughout their bodies; it was incredibly invigorating!
In contrast to these boisterous men, the girls were more reserved. They could only wet their hair and arms with the cool river water and then immerse their feet in the river, enjoying the refreshing sensation the water brought.
"Girls over there, don't mind us! You can totally pretend we don't exist and play as much as you want, even naked!" The male squad members whistled, exceptionally excited.
You should know that this era was still relatively conservative.
There weren't many souls born directly in Soul Society; most souls came from the Human World. In this era, women generally had very few rights and were even treated as accessories.
So, the girls' thinking was also quite conservative.
Their faces turned beet red from what these thick-skinned men said. Although they were also very hot, they didn't dare to go into the water to play.
"Ignore them; let's go upstream." Unohana led the girls directly upstream, then turned to Yamabuki and said with a smile, "As for the boys, I'll leave it to the Vice Captain to keep an eye on them. If I find anyone daring to peek…"
That damned oppressive feeling!
The girls all followed Unohana, leaving a bunch of grown men behind. However, when men are having fun, they don't need women at all.
Water fights, barbecue, drinking—they were having a blast!
Yamabuki suddenly remembered that there were no swimsuits in this era. It was very inconvenient for girls to play in the water.
Forget swimsuits; in this era's Japan, there wasn't even underwear. Otherwise, why do you think kimonos are worn without anything underneath?
Could he perhaps put his mind to this and make another fortune?
Oh, right, Senjumaru Shutara should also be nearby. He could just go talk to her.
Just then, a group of boys gathered around, saying mysteriously, "Vice Captain, are you really content? So many cute girls are playing in the water upstream, and we can't even get a glimpse… Just give the word, and your brothers will go through fire and water for you!"
How could Yamabuki not know what was on these guys' minds? They were all men!
"Regarding this matter, I neither support nor oppose it. If something happens, it has nothing to do with me. The Captain is over there, you know. Do you think if the Captain finds out, you'll be chopped to death?" Yamabuki sneered.
Everyone thought of their Captain's terror and deflated.
"I brought you out to play during work hours, and you're still not satisfied! If anyone causes trouble, you'll all go back to work overtime. I have something to do, so I'll leave for a bit. Call me when the meat is grilled." Yamabuki said.
These boys thought… it seemed to make sense! So they just played to their heart's content!
Yamabuki walked downstream, wondering if he would run into Senjumaru Shutara.
He followed the current downstream for over two miles, arriving at a relatively secluded spot. There were no villages or people nearby, and then he saw… a girl in the river not far away, completely naked, gently combing her hair with a comb. It was Senjumaru Shutara.
"Hmm… she's quite pretty, and her legs are long, but she's a bit too thin. Her chest is a little small…"
Senjumaru Shutara felt a burning gaze fixed on her. She looked up and saw Yamabuki smiling at her.
"…"
Senjumaru Shutara waved her hand, and two steel needles shot towards Yamabuki's eyes. Yamabuki quickly dove into the water, and then a pair of hands from behind covered his eyes.
"If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I'll gouge out your eyeballs and feed them to the dogs!" Senjumaru Shutara's voice was like ice. No one would be in a good mood if they were spied on while bathing.
"I brought the Eleventh Division out for an outing. The girls all went upstream, and I was worried about perverts peeking at them, so I came to patrol. I didn't expect to run into you! Isn't that a coincidence?" Yamabuki spouted nonsense.
Senjumaru Shutara's face was cold, and she said fiercely, "If you dare open your eyes now, I'll kill you! Understood?"
"Okay, okay, I won't open my eyes, I won't open my eyes!" Yamabuki said, utterly helpless.
Senjumaru Shutara swam to the other side of the small river and put on her clothes. Only then did Yamabuki open his eyes.
Her clothes were put on hastily and were completely soaked.
However… Senjumaru Shutara's figure was really excessively slender; even soaked, he couldn't see anything.
"I have a feeling you don't want your eyeballs anymore!" Senjumaru Shutara said coldly.
"Calm down, calm down. Actually, I had something I wanted to talk to you about. Can you make a waterproof innerwear, specifically for girls to use when playing in the water in summer? Look now, how awkward it is!" Yamabuki said.
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