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Chapter 592: Yecheng's Status and Treatment in the Kuchiki Clan
Chapter 592: Yecheng's Status and Treatment in the Kuchiki Clan
Ichigo wanted to follow, and Yecheng naturally wouldn't refuse. Having a high-level fighter, especially one with the protagonist's halo, was an offer too good to turn down.
Ichigo's thoughts were simple; the last time he went to the Soul Society to save Rukia, he finally learned Bankai, but he didn't get a chance to show off.
This time, with his Bankai and Hollowification, even if his opponent was still Kyoraku Shunsui, he shouldn't be pinned down and rubbed on the ground again, right? No, according to what Rukia said, those Soul Reapers whose Zanpakuto had been materialized couldn't even use their Zanpakuto's abilities.
In other words, this time, Ichigo was going to purely bully the weak. For an average Soul Reaper, without their Zanpakuto's abilities, their strength would be weakened by at least eighty percent.
This time, Ichigo was going to give them a hard time. Forget about Kyoraku Shunsui; he might even be able to challenge Yamamoto-jiji!
Looking at Ichigo's overflowing confidence, Yecheng didn't say much. Ichigo, ever since he repelled the attacking Grimmjow, had clearly become a bit arrogant again. It would be good for him to suffer a little this time.
The boy with the Zanpakuto seemed to have forgotten something; he was also a Soul Reaper now. If others' Zanpakuto could be materialized and betray them, wouldn't his "Zangetsu" do the same?
Moreover, other Soul Reapers, aside from their Zanpakuto's abilities, at least knew "Kido" and other techniques. Ichigo, as an outsider, would have a much harder time fighting if his Zanpakuto betrayed him.
The Shinigami butterflies emerged from the gateway, and three figures slowly appeared in the backyard of the Kuchiki Clan. The surrounding Kuchiki guards also showed signs of vigilance.
Due to the betrayal of the head of the family, the Kuchiki Clan was now in a state of disarray.
The minor characters who once dared not offend the Kuchiki Clan were now coming out to provoke them, believing that the Kuchiki Clan, one of the four great noble families, would eventually fall like the other historical families. They occasionally visited, hoping to take advantage of the situation and gain some benefits.
The head of the family, Kuchiki Byakuya, had now become a traitor to the Seireitei. The lady of the house, Kuchiki Fushiro, was bedridden due to her frail health and recent mental exhaustion.
In the vast Kuchiki Clan, there was not even a single person who could speak for the family, so the once high and mighty Kuchiki Clan had recently become a place of unease.
"Lady Rukia, you've finally returned... Did Lord Yecheng come too? That's wonderful; the Lady's illness can now be cured.
And with Lord Yecheng here, we no longer have to live in fear."
The guards, who were initially vigilant, relaxed upon seeing Rukia.
When they saw Yecheng behind Rukia, their expressions were even happier than when they saw Rukia.
As they walked through the Kuchiki Clan, the guards and maids along the way showed expressions of joy and relief upon seeing Yecheng, similar to the initial guards.
As for Ichigo, who was at the back, he was dumbfounded when he saw the Kuchiki servants' flattery and enthusiasm towards Yecheng.
He remembered that the last time he was invited to the Kuchiki Clan as a guest, these servants' attitudes were not like this!
Even though they were just servants, they were servants of the four great noble families. Regardless of etiquette or manners, they had been trained since childhood. For Ichigo, a 'third-rate' Soul Reaper, they naturally looked down on him.
Previously, Ichigo had thought that this was the Kuchiki Clan's bad habit. In this family, aside from Fushiro's kindness and warmth, everyone else was as arrogant as Byakuya.
Apparently, things aren't as they seem. For the Kuchiki Clan, Yecheng is considered an outsider, but why are the Kuchiki servants treating Yecheng with more respect and enthusiasm than Rukia?
Ichigo Kurosaki's confusion was evident, and Rukia slowed her pace, leaning towards him and whispering, "Yecheng has always been treated as an esteemed guest in the Kuchiki Clan."
Since saving the Kuchiki's ailing sister, Yecheng has been their benefactor, and he has known the sister and the head of the clan for a century.
Decades ago, Yecheng brought me back from the Soul Society and helped me reunite with my sister. Then, there was the trouble I caused in the Human World...
In short, Yecheng is the sister's most trusted and dearest friend, and he also has an extremely close relationship with the Shiba Clan.
With his exceptional medical skills, Yecheng is not only well-connected within the Gotei 13 but also among the noble families. He is a highly respected figure throughout the Soul Society.
After hearing Rukia's explanation, Ichigo understood the situation to some extent. To put it simply, although Yecheng isn't a noble of the Soul Society, his kindness towards the Kuchiki Clan is immense, leading the entire clan to treat him as one of their own.
Moreover, due to his exceptional medical skills, the noble families of the Soul Society dare not offend Yecheng, as no one can guarantee they'll never fall ill.
If Yecheng were to reside in the Kuchiki Clan, no one would dare cause trouble for the clan, given Yecheng's connections and the Shiba Clan's background.
Ichigo glanced at Yecheng and then thought of his own incompetent father, sighing silently.
Despite both being doctors, why is the gap between them so vast...
Before entering Fushiro Kuchiki's room, Yecheng was welcomed by an excited maid. However, when Ichigo attempted to follow and check on the situation, he was stopped by Fushiro's maid, who had suddenly changed her demeanor.
"This way, please. The room ahead is Lady Fushiro's private space, and out of respect for gender separation, we ask that you wait here."
Ichigo glared at the Kuchiki maid who had just displayed her 'face-changing' art, and pointed at Yecheng's back, "What about that guy, Yecheng? He's a man too, why can he go in and see Fushiro?"
"First of all, Yecheng is a physician, and gender separation should not be overlooked. Moreover, Yecheng is the lady's close friend, the Kuchiki Clan's benefactor, and an esteemed guest.
Although you are also Rukia's friend, when it comes to status and strength, how can you compare to Yecheng?"
Hearing these words delivered with such a matter-of-fact attitude, Ichigo Kurosaki was infuriated. This is why he despised the so-called nobility.
He had thought Kuchiki Byakuya was already insufferably arrogant, but he didn't expect his servants to be just as haughty, looking down on others.
Seeing Ichigo's rage, Rukia quickly grabbed his hand to calm him down.
Ichigo, who had lived in the Human World, might find it hard to understand, but the class differences in the Soul Society were stark.
Having lived in the 78th district of the Rukongai, she could attest to the fact that those living in the rear districts struggled daily to even fill their stomachs, let alone maintain their human dignity.
(End of Chapter)
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