Hmm... the paperwork never ends...
Currently, I am in the Lieutenant's office, desperately clearing away the accumulated work.
Every time I go for a house call to the Onmitsukido, almost a whole day gets crushed... So the next day, I come to the Fourth Division early in the morning to work. I can't neglect my work here either.
Since administrative work has increased, I feel a little lonely that opportunities to treat injured people have decreased significantly. I do use Kaido frequently for seriously injured people or for instructing juniors, though. I miss the time when I was on the front lines a little...
Ah, that's right!
Regarding the home appliances I asked Urahara for, the washing machine and refrigerator are done for now.
They mostly have the shape and performance as you all know... considering the era, even this is considerable over-technology, though.
The kids in the kitchen and sewing room thanked me immensely.
"This makes work easier!!" They were delighted.
...Well, other work is being passed around to fill the freed-up time, though. But anyway, since technical allowances are now provided, even if they are cheap, do your best!! In my time, there were no such allowances!!
The mobile phone side is still facing difficulties.
Since it's large-scale in various ways, it seems difficult to achieve overnight, but he was enthusiastic about making a prototype by next year.
Also, when I went for a house call the other day, the people from the Onmitsukido prostrated themselves (dogeza) and apologized to me.
It was a spectacular view; men dressed in all-black ninja attire lined up in front of the gate and prostrating themselves...
When I asked what happened, it seems they had shown a bit of lewd intent during the medical examinations. After receiving an explanation from Lieutenant Omaeda, I finally understood.
Ah... I see... they wanted me to touch their lower bodies if they were lucky. That's why their stomach conditions were so bad...
I could understand that feeling somewhat, so I forgave them with just a verbal warning of "No!"
Or rather, as expected of a unit in charge of shadow work. I didn't notice their gazes at all.
There's also the fact that I was in work mode and didn't care...
In the first place, I'm a medical professional, so peni... m-male genitals! I can't be bothered by such things. If I'm in work mode, I can touch them calmly.
...But I feel like that doesn't serve as a reason for indulgence... If Captain Unohana knew, she'd say something like "It seems you have let your guard down"...
......Saaaah (Sound of blood draining from face)
I'm really glad I asked them to settle it internally without making it public.
"Lieutenant Yukawa! May I come in?"
Oops, while I was thinking such things, a voice called out from outside the room.
"Yesss, what is it?"
"Guests, people from the Ninth Division are here."
"Oh my, is it that time already? I'll go now; is the reception room okay?"
"Yes. They are waiting there."
I stand up from the desk, lightly adjust my appearance, and head to the reception room.
Well, this is also like work, after all.
"Yes, and there I discovered Mr. Gengoro—in other words, the patient."
"Hmm hmm. What was the situation like at that time?"
"He was borrowing a shoulder from a colleague, but his injuries and bleeding were severe, and his consciousness looked like it would disappear any moment. This is dangerous; treatment is needed as soon as possible. That's what I thought—..."
About three squad members from the Ninth Division were waiting in the reception room.
The breakdown is: one person desperately taking notes of the story. One person drawing something. And one person digging deep and asking me questions.
Prompted by them, I talk about that time—the situation on the day of Mr. Gengoro's major surgery, sometimes in detail, sometimes mixing in subjective views.
They are the Ninth Division—a unit that publishes the Seireitei Communication while working as Shinigami.
I have no idea what rolled where to lead to this, but the major surgery from the other day went around and came around, and it was decided to be featured in the Seireitei Communication.
I was surprised when the Ninth Division approached me saying, "Please let us interview you about that incident." Because I hadn't thought even for a moment that it would turn out like this.
"Anyway, I thought I had to calm her down, and one more thing. I thought I shouldn't let such a small child be sad."
"I see... so it's beautiful sibling love, is it?"
However, receiving an interview is such a difficult thing.
What I would be asked, the content of the questions, was sent in advance. So I have answers prepared in my head to some extent, but it's still difficult.
This probably means the questioner is quite skilled too.
"—...I see, I see. Thank you very much for today! This concludes it, but is there anything you want to convey? If there is anything you want featured in the Seireitei Communication, we can ask?"
"Want to convey, is it...? Then..."
There is only one thing.
"If possible, that everyone in the Fourth Division is doing their best. It might be plain and difficult to make into an article, but cases like mine this time are truly special. Compared to that, the scale is small, but the squad members of the Fourth Division are all working hard to save people's lives. I want you not to forget that and convey it."
"I see... as you say, 4th Seat Yukawa, it is certainly plain but... if handled well as a theme, it seems it could become a good article. I will consult with my superiors."
"Please do."
It's not like I alone am working hard.
Everyone in the Fourth Division deserves to be rewarded a little more; I always think so.
'My Lord! My Lord!!'
What is it, Nubatama? Just when it was about to wrap up nicely...
'Advertising! Don't you need to advertise that!? I hear the god of opportunity is bald on the back of his head!! Oh no... talking about hair/god again...'
Is that about hair!? Or about god!?
...But well, that is certainly true.
"I'm sorry. And there is one more thing—..."
So I conveyed that I wanted them to advertise that too if possible.
"Then, we will withdraw with this. Thank you very much for your time today despite your busy schedule."
"No, no, likewise. I look forward to the Seireitei Communication... um, I was suddenly curious..."
"What is it?"
To the squad members who finished packing up and were about to leave any moment, I ask one last question I just had to ask.
"I don't think this case is a very famous story or a much-discussed topic, so why interview someone like me?"
"Ah, that is. A request came from a certain person asking to feature it."
"Eh!? W-Who is it?"
"I apologize. Regarding that, it is an anonymous secret... I'm really sorry!"
Bowing repeatedly and apologetically, they left.
...Hmm, who could it be? Captain Unohana? Or Lieutenant Yamada? Someone from the Fourth Division?? But I feel like none of them are it...
Someone from the Soifon family? But they wouldn't want to spread the story that a relative almost died...
Yoruichi-san? No no no, that's unlikely. There's no meaning in spreading it.
—One month later, in the Second Division Captain's office.
"Oh-ho, it's out, it's out. To think it's a front-page article!! Those Ninth Division guys, they really splurged."
Yoruichi Shihoin holds the latest Seireitei Communication and grins with satisfaction.
"Yeah yeah, glad you're satisfied. More importantly for me, whether the Captain will do her work is more important."
In contrast, Marenoshin Omaeda was sitting at his desk, showing an attitude as if he had little interest.
"However, I don't understand. Even if she is a person of merit who saved a subordinate's life, why lift up a squad member of another division that much?"
"Don't you understand? Someone who possesses that much skill should come forward more! Because such bright events lead to everyone's hope!"
Snap! Pointing her finger at Omaeda, Yoruichi asserts.
"And above all, it will be more interesting that way!!"
—Ah, in short, she was marked by the Captain as an interesting playmate... poor thing...
"Ooh! What is that guy doing, lifting up a Fourth Division squad member!? Good grief... mumu! Something interesting is written in small print!! ...Let's see..."
Raising a voice of sympathy in his heart, Omaeda said nothing more.
For him, the most important matter at hand is making the whimsical Captain in front of him do today's share of work.
"Ooh!! It's a coincidence meeting in a place like this!!"
"Y-Yoruichi-san...?"
Today is a late shift (and night shift), so I have a little time in the morning.
So just when I was thinking of going to the library or something, Yoruichi-san suddenly sprung up... no, she literally fell from above.
Like a ninja, she appeared with a shupa feeling.
Appearing so flashily, there's no way it's a "coincidence," right?
'With those boobs, being a Captain is impossible, right!'
Yes yes, Orleans Retrieval, Orleans Retrieval... was it?
"Do you need something?"
"Umu! Are you free right now?"
"Free... well, I am free. Today is a late shift (+ night shift)."
"Then keep me company for a bit!"
Just as she said that, she grabbed my shoulder firmly, hoisted me up lightly, and carried me away as is.
Actually, she's fast!! She's the top of the Onmitsukido and Captain of the Second Division, after all!! Her running speed is insanely fast!!
"What, you are quite heavy."
"Well, with this height and this body type... or rather, put me down! Put me down!! Being carried like this is scary!! I'll run by myself so aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!"
Yoruichi-san is about 155cm by eye measurement, right!? Despite that, carrying me is amazing but... the posture! This is impossible!! Yoruichi-san's legs are hitting me, hitting me!! Scary, scary!! My face is going to scrape the ground!!
Screaming while crying, I somehow got her to put me down.
'If you could use my ability, it would have been no damage even if you scraped...'
Don't say unreasonable things!!
'Also, if you had endured, there was a possibility you could have savored Yoruichi-san's buttocks with your face eventually, you know?'
...No, that is... I don't think I could enjoy it in that situation...
"Where is this?"
"Umu, an acquaintance's house."
"Acquain... tance..."
Where I was brought after being told that is a huuuuge mansion in the noble district. A maaaaaagnificent mansion not inferior to the Shihoin family that invited me the other day.
As expected of Yoruichi-san, just by her being there, she had free pass in the noble district—far from that, I was treated as a VIP together with her.
However, this house... could it be one of the Five Great Noble Houses...
"It's called the Kuchiki family, do you know it?"
"Rather, there isn't a Shinigami who doesn't know it..."
The Kuchiki family, huh...
"Here, what are you doing? We're entering."
"Eh... w-wait a minute!?"
She advances rapidly without caring about my convenience.
I can't say no! She won't let me say no!!
'Doesn't come out! Hard to come out!!'
Yes yes, torinenai! nenikui!!
In the garden of the Kuchiki mansion where I was guided—
"Yo, Byakuya! I came to play."
—A serious-looking boy... wait, Byakuya!?!?
Eh, this serious-looking boy is Byakuya Kuchiki!? That Byakuya who fought Ichigo in the main story!?
Hmm, this is unexpected or what should I say... wait, no, I feel like I remember seeing him or not... maybe not after all... like I don't remember or just didn't care to remember...
"Monster cat, again...! ...Mu, who is that person?"
"For you who have no friends, I brought a playmate today."
...Eh? What is that??
"You know her too, it's Yukawa."
"Yukawa... surely not the one from the Seireitei Communication!?"
"Ooh! You seem to be reading it properly too! Impressive, impressive!! It was worth spreading it myself!!"
Oh my, even nobles got to know about it. I'm a little happy.
...Wait, the one who spread that was you, Yoruichi-san!?
"As you know, this one is amazing!! My subordinate would have died if she hadn't been there!! You too, feel free to rely on her if anything happens!!"
"Err... as Yoruichi-san introduced. Fourth Division 4th Seat... ah, I will formally become Lieutenant soon. I am called Airi Yukawa."
"Mu, this is polite of you. I am Byakuya Kuchiki."
"He is the next head, but he is somewhat unreliable... so I am doing this."
Your real intentions are showing through completely... Yoruichi-san...
...Wait, huh? Could it be, I realized something amazing!! Thinking about the time...
Sojun-san was Byakuya's father!?
'You realized just noooooow!?'
After playing to some extent, I slipped away saying "I have work."
Yoruichi-san said "Come play casually," but I can't go to the noble district that easily...
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