Everything was ready, only lacking an east wind.
Yamabuki was responsible for arranging all sorts of large and small matters, and it was not until the early hours of the morning that he dragged his tired body back home. Unohana had not yet slept and was waiting for him at home.
Yamabuki thought of the Soul King's prophecy again, that he would die at Yhwach's hands in this great battle, and he wondered if he could break fate.
Death! What a heavy topic.
Yamabuki had originally thought he could face it calmly, but when that day truly arrived, he realized how heavy fate was.
If one could live well in this world, who would want to die?
Just then, Unohana gently held his hand.
"It's alright! Don't be afraid. No matter what decision you make, we will support you. The Gotei 13 has only come this far because of you," Unohana said in a very gentle tone.
Yamabuki looked at the beautiful Unohana in the candlelight and suddenly felt an inexplicable flutter in his heart.
He gripped Unohana's hand even tighter.
"Unohana… you… do you want our relationship to go a step further?" Yamabuki didn't know how much courage it took to say that sentence.
Although to outsiders, their relationship seemed very close, only the two of them knew that their relationship was quite complex.
More than friends, less than lovers.
"You… what do you want to say?" Unohana's fingers trembled slightly.
Yamabuki tightly held Unohana's hand: "If… if we both survive this great battle, let's get married."
A perfect straight pitch.
What flowery confessions?
I'm here for marriage.
Yamabuki noticed that Unohana's already trembling fingers were shaking even more violently, he didn't know if it was from fear or excitement.
"En, if we can both survive this fierce battle, then let's get married," Unohana smiled and agreed to Yamabuki's proposal.
This was the fusion of two souls, without complicated rituals, and without parental approval or matchmakers' words.
This was the collision of two lonely souls, and an unregrettable vow.
That's right, if I'm going to plant a flag, I'll plant it all the way!
After this battle, I'm coming back to get married!
They leaned gently against each other, watching the snow fall outside the window by the lamplight, as if time had frozen forever at that moment.
…
"Next is our battle plan."
The next day, Yamabuki arrived at the command center full of vigor. Once a blade has something to protect, its meaning changes completely.
"If I were the enemy commander, I would first send people to attack here!" Yamabuki had a map of Seireitei in front of him, and his finger was pointing at Central 46.
"No matter what, Central 46 is the core of Seireitei's command, at least from an outsider's perspective. Therefore, we must set up an ambush here, to cast a long line to catch a big fish. It's time for those high and mighty Great Sages to contribute to Soul Society. They will be the bait for fishing this time." Yamabuki unhesitatingly chose to sacrifice these Sages of Central 46.
And no one in the Gotei 13 objected to this plan.
"Lukuri, Shihōin Chika. Both of you are from noble families, and I don't think those noisy Old Men will object to you two serving as guards for Central 46. Oh, and the task I'm giving you is not to care about the lives of those Sages. The primary objective of the mission is to ensure your own safety no matter what. The second is to kill the enemy. Remember, no matter how serious your injuries are, do not give up. Even if your internal organs are dug out, your bones are crushed, or your skin is peeled off, do not give up. As long as there is still a breath left, Kirio Hikifune and I can save everyone. This is my promise to everyone."
Not far away, Kirio Hikifune nodded vigorously, indicating that he had no problem.
White Bone Hell and Blood Pool Hell could be said to be bugs in the healing world. As long as a person isn't dead, as long as they still have a breath, no matter how severe the injury, it can be recovered.
With Yamabuki's promise, everyone's eyes lit up.
It's not easy for Captain-level experts to die, let alone they are equipped with the latest shinigami garb, which can withstand three attacks from enemies of the same level. Even if the shinigami garb is damaged, they can quickly repair it with their own spiritual pressure.
This was also one of their sources of confidence.
"Then there's the Seireitei's East District. As the main gate, the East District is very likely to suffer a frontal assault from the enemy, and the enemy might deploy the most troops there. Therefore, Saito Furofushi, Captain Ise Nanao, you two will lead your squads to guard the East District. Once you find any suspicious individuals, cut them down immediately. Although the Quincy's policy towards the Shinigami is definitely to exterminate them, it doesn't rule out the possibility of nobles actively surrendering to the enemy to survive. Once discovered, exterminate the entire clan! Everyone, any objections?"
None of the Captains of the Gotei 13 spoke, which meant it passed unanimously.
Protecting Seireitei is the responsibility of our Gotei 13, I admit that. Even if some nobles want to preserve their strength and not go to the battlefield, it's understandable.
But if anyone dares to stab me in the back, then don't blame me for being impolite, right, Tsunayashiro Family.
In that bloody battle a thousand years later, Ginyuuda Tokinada, while all the strong ones were fighting on the front lines, secretly sneaked into the Soul King Palace and stole the Zanpakuto forged by an ancient Menos Grande, Ikomikidomoe, and even wanted to replace the Soul King with an artificial human.
If the Tsunayashiro Family dares to pull off such a stunt right under my nose, I will exterminate the Tsunayashiro Family first.
Saying that, Yamabuki subtly looked at Koganeido Fuuka not far away.
Koganeido Fuuka guiltily lowered her head, not daring to meet Yamabuki's gaze.
"Then I'm going to arrange the South District. Enyahara Kin'niru, Obana Danjiro, you two are responsible for guarding the South District. The rules are the same as before; once you find any suspicious targets, kill them first and report later," Yamabuki said.
Enyahara Kin'niru nodded.
"The West District is the Eleventh Division's territory, and it's also not far from the Twelfth Division. Yachiru Unohana, Shounenzhi Yubin, I'm entrusting the West District to you two. Be sure to be careful."
The last sentence was spoken by Yamabuki to Unohana.
Unohana smiled slightly.
"Finally, the North District, Iba, Gyokotsu Saiin, it's up to you two."
"Leave it to this Old Man," Gyokotsu Saiin said with a chuckle, "This Old Man hasn't had a good slaughter in a long time."
"Finally, Shijima Chigiri, Wang Tu Chuan Yu Xu Ji, both of you are assassins by trade, not suited for direct confrontation with the enemy. Once the war begins, your task is to assassinate enemy troops at will, and similarly, ensure your own safety," Yamabuki said.
Shijima Chigiri laughed, "Don't worry, I'm very afraid of death."
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