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Chapter 137: Did I Snatch the Villain's Fangirl?
Chapter 137: Did I Snatch the Villain's Fangirl?
By the time Yecheng found an excuse and rushed to Haiyan's side, he had already defeated his opponent, a Semi-Hollow Aqueruga named Leika.
"Yecheng, it seems that you've been holding back when sparring with me. Your hidden strength is probably not as simple as it seems.
According to the Aqueruga I fought, the one you fought was no weaker than him, right?
And you managed to defeat him in such a short time, without sustaining any significant injuries or even a noticeable decrease in your Spirit Pressure.
Just how strong have you become? Could you even easily defeat me now?"
Although Haiyan had defeated the Semi-Hollow Aqueruga, it wasn't an easy victory. His Spirit Pressure was nearly depleted, and he had sustained several injuries.
"I was able to easily defeat another Aqueruga simply because my Initial Release Ability happened to be its weakness.
But seeing that you still have the energy to joke around, I guess you're fine.
The reinforcements from the Soul Society have arrived, and Vice-Captain Fujimaru of the 4th Division is here too. Why don't you go and get treated by them?"
Hearing Yecheng's words, Haiyan couldn't help but show a speechless expression again, "Do you think I'm in any condition to move right now?
And if I remember correctly, you're also quite skilled in Healing Caster techniques!"
When Yecheng and Haiyan, who had been treated by Yecheng, returned to the place where Rukia had been attacked, Senor Bleach had already finished mopping up with the help of the Soul Society's reinforcements.
"Captain Gin Ichimaru, I'm truly sorry. When Yecheng and I used the Kurosaki Family's Dimensional Gateway, we encountered some issues and faced a formidable enemy. That's why we couldn't be of much help this time."
They were both part of the reinforcement team sent by the Captain-Commander, but instead of working with the team, they had used the Kurosaki Family's private gateway and hadn't been of much assistance this time.
As the leader of the rescue operation, if Senor Bleach wanted to hold them accountable, neither of them could escape responsibility.
"Vice-Captain Haiyan, you're too kind. I'm grateful for your quick decision-making. If it weren't for your use of the Kurosaki Family's gateway, we might have arrived too late.
And if you say that the 13th Division hasn't done much, then the rest of us would truly be ashamed."
Upon hearing Senor Bleach's words, Haiyan was momentarily stunned. After confirming that Senor Bleach wasn't joking and seemed sincere, Haiyan's expression turned to one of bewilderment.
"It seems Yecheng didn't tell you anything, Vice-Captain Haiyan.
If it weren't for Yecheng, our rescue operation would have likely ended in failure.
What's more embarrassing is that we, who did nothing, are the ones feeling ashamed, not you, Yecheng. By the time we arrived, all the Hollows had already been defeated by you alone.
We arrived just in time to reap the benefits, which is truly embarrassing."
Haiyan was left speechless by Senor Bleach's words. He hadn't expected that in the short time Yecheng had been away, he had eliminated all the Hollows in the area!
"Yecheng, there are too many injured here, and I can't possibly rescue them all with my Spirit Pressure alone. Could you lend a hand?"
"The students from the Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts who came to the World of the Living for their internship numbered an astonishing thirty-eight.
Among them, only a few, such as Rukia, Renji, and Hane To, escaped unscathed, their Soul Pressure merely depleted from the battles. Over twenty had perished, and more than ten others sustained varying degrees of severe injuries.
Fujimaru Tetsu, the Vice Captain of the 4th Division, faced a significant challenge in treating so many wounded at once.
Especially for critically injured individuals like Kashiwazaki Shuhei, whose strength was no less than her own, the task of healing them was particularly arduous.
Yecheng was a frequent visitor to the 4th Division, and Fujimaru was well acquainted with him, not solely because of Yecheng's regular sparring sessions with Captain Unohana.
Additionally, Fujimaru's sister, Togure Sein, was a member of the 13th Division, and her typically proud sister held Yecheng in high regard.
Fujimaru was also aware that Yecheng was not only skilled in swordsmanship but also highly proficient in Healing Caster techniques. Even as the Vice Captain of the healing division, she often sought Yecheng's guidance whenever he visited the 4th Division.
'No problem. My Soul Pressure is still abundant. You can assign around half of the injured to me,' she offered.
Her expertise in Healing Caster techniques and proficiency in treatment was no secret in the Seireitei, especially since the 13th Division frequently sought her assistance, a fact that couldn't be hidden.
'Healing Caster is a challenging skill, even among the 4th Division members. Not everyone can master it, but you, the 5th Seat of the 13th Division, have managed to do so?'
As Yecheng used Healing Caster to treat a shy-looking black-haired girl in front of him, she didn't leave immediately after her treatment. Instead, she clasped her hands together in front of her chest and bowed respectfully to Yecheng, expressing her gratitude.
Yecheng was taken aback by the polite black-haired girl before him. She wasn't just an ordinary extra but a notable supporting character in the division with a name and a story.
'Thank you so much, 5th Seat Yecheng, for saving us. My name is Hane To, a sixth-year student at the Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts. Please take care of me.'
Indeed, the black-haired girl before Yecheng was the original Hane To, a die-hard fan of Gin Ichimaru in the original storyline.
In the original narrative, Hane To's admiration for the Gel-Hand Master stemmed from this very incident in the World of the Living.
However, due to an unexpected twist of fate, the role that Gin Ichimaru was supposed to play was now taken by Yecheng.
Seeing Hane To's adoring gaze, Yecheng knew he was in trouble. Not only had the Gel-Hand Master set his sights on him, but now he had also inadvertently captured the affections of his fan.
'Healing Caster is indeed more challenging than the average Onmyodo technique, but once you grasp the key principles, it's not as difficult as it seems.
Before joining the 13th Division, I trained with the goal of joining the 4th Division, which is why I have some proficiency in Healing Caster.
Moreover, compared to my meager strength, Captain Gin Ichimaru is the true powerhouse. He is well-liked in the Seireitei, treats his subordinates well, and is quite a renowned figure within the Gotei 13.'
Noticing Hane To's potential transformation into his fan, Yecheng hurriedly spoke up, attempting to redirect her admiration back to its original object."
(End of Chapter)
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