People are in death, unlimited sword control at the beginning.

However, as Kurosaki Ichigo said, he was very calm and felt that if the Soul Society really wanted to kill him, they would not restore his spiritual pressure.

"Okay, one household."

Ailin spoke up, interrupting Ichigo Kurosaki's embarrassment.

"We are the captains of the Gotei 13 after all. We can't leave the Soul Society for a long time."

"And one more household..."

"Although the Hueco Mundo led by Aizen has been defeated, no one can predict whether there will be any crises in the future."

"If you want to protect the people you care about, you must have a stronger power."

The prophecy of Yhwach's return in two years was known to all the upper echelons of the Soul Society, under the conscious or unconscious influence of Ayrin.

After all, Ichigo Kurosaki is only a proxy god of death, and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni is so tsundere that he believes that the affairs of the dead do not require the participation of the living.

In addition, although the current Kurosaki Ichigo is very powerful, there are still some people in the Gotei 13 who can compare with the current Kurosaki Ichigo.

At the very least, Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, Saraki, and now Kurosaki Ichigo are all at the same stage.

As for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, strictly speaking he is at the same level as the others, but because of the power of Ryujin Jakka, he is one step stronger than the others.

Therefore, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not include Kurosaki Ichigo in the battle with Yhwach.

A thousand years ago, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was able to kill Yhwabach. Now, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni still has confidence in himself!

Not to mention Ailin's words.

Only Yhwach, who had completely absorbed the Soul King, could be taken seriously by Erin.

Of course, having said that, Ailin would not attack Youhabach before he grows into his perfect form.

After all, the Soul King's liberation still needs to be accomplished by Yhwach.

"Yes, I understand, Mr. Ailin."

"Well, see you sometime, Ichihu!"

After waving to Kurosaki Ichigo, Ailin and the others stepped into the gate...

……

"Yin, give me two persimmon cakes."

In a breakfast shop in Seireitei, Ailin called out to the owner who was making persimmon cakes inside.

"Okay, Mr. Ailin, I'll give you 170 yuan."

Soon, Gin Ichimaru, wearing a white chef's apron, handed two small bags to Ailin.

"Hey, I'm talking about silver. With all our years of friendship, can't you give me a cheaper price?"

Ailin complained about the bag.

"Hahaha, Mr. Ailin, you and I are different."

"You are the captain of the Gotei 13. You receive a high salary every month and you don't have to worry about food and clothing."

"I'm different. I only have this little skill to support my family."

"It's not like you don't know how much Rangiku's expenses are."

"I'm giving you a discount. I can't afford to keep Rangiku here."

Now, more than a year has passed since Soul Society defeated the Hueco Mundo forces led by Aizen.

During this period, although Ichimaru Gin was not imprisoned in the hell as a criminal of Aizen Sosuke's accomplice because of his assassination of Aizen Sosuke at the last minute and Ailin's guarantee, even if Ichimaru Gin followed Aizen Sosuke to kill him, it is an indisputable fact that he betrayed the Soul Society.

Under such circumstances, even with Ailin's guarantee, it would be impossible for Gin Ichimaru to continue to return to serve as the captain of the third squad.

Even Ichimaru Gin's identity as a Shinigami was stripped away, and his Zanpakutō was confiscated.

Of course, these are just trivial matters to Gin Ichimaru.

Although he failed to kill Aizen to avenge Rangiku Matsumoto, the soul of Rangiku Matsumoto that was taken away by Aizen Sosuke was taken out by Erin and returned to Rangiku Matsumoto.

Over the past year or so, Matsumoto Rangiku, who has regained the "Spirit King Nail", has made great progress in strength. Although she has not yet mastered Bankai, her strength is considered to be among the top among the vice-captains.

After going through so much, it was natural for Gin Ichimaru and Rangiku Matsumoto to get together.

Usually, Matsumoto Rangiku naturally goes to work in the Tenth Division. As for Ichimaru Gin, he opened a persimmon cake shop in Seireitei with the funding from Matsumoto Rangiku.

Gin Ichimaru is very satisfied with his current life.

He didn't have any big ambitions, he just wanted to protect Rangiku Matsumoto.

However, in order to avoid exposing her relationship with Gin Ichimaru and making herself Gin Ichimaru's weak spot and flaw, Matsumoto Rangiku had always used alcohol to numb herself.

Even though he has finally gotten what he wanted and is now together with Gin Ichimaru, the habits he formed over the past few decades have become ingrained in his bones and cannot be changed.

The profits from the persimmon cake shop opened by Ichimaru Gin could only barely support Matsumoto Rangiku's consumption.

Decades ago, when Rangiku Matsumoto drank, she would always drag Kira Izuru, Hisagi Shuhei, Kyoraku Shunsui, Madarame Ikkaku, Shaiba Tetsuzaemon and others together. Naturally, these people would not let Rangiku Matsumoto, a woman, pay the bill.

Now, even though his drinking buddies haven't changed, how can Gin Ichimaru accept that other men pay for Rangiku Matsumoto?

It is also because of this that the price of persimmon cakes at Ichimaru Gin has increased several times.

If it weren't for the frequent patrons from the third, fifth, and tenth squads, it would have probably gone bankrupt long ago because of the high prices, right?

"You really haven't changed at all, Silver."

After finishing the persimmon cake in a few bites, Ailin waved to Ichimaru Gin.

"However, Yin, if you want to protect what you love, great power is essential."

"You should be the most clear about this since you have experienced it once."

"It's less than half a year until Youhabach's prophecy."

"I hope that by then, you can make up for your regrets in this battle."

"gone."

Ichimaru Gin narrowed his eyes and looked at Ailin's back.

"Teacher Ailin, what did you see again?"

Indeed, although his current life makes Ichimaru Gin very satisfied.

But for Gin Ichimaru, the scene when he was young, when Matsumoto Rangiku was attacked by Aizen Sosuke and he was alone and helpless to hide in the jungle, has never passed.

He could die for Rangiku, but that night, he failed to stand up.

Even though he gave himself countless reasons later, he couldn't convince himself.

He used his own soul to repair Rangiku's soul, lurking beside Aizen Sosuke, trying to take back what Aizen Sosuke had taken from Rangiku...

All of this is Gin Ichimaru's atonement for not being able to emerge from the jungle that night.

In order to resolve this knot, Ichimaru Gin must stand up and protect Rangiku when Matsumoto Rangiku is in crisis again. (End of this chapter)