Chapter 94: Longing

Yamahiko exits the space where the Hollowfication took place. It was an underground location in the base of the Visored, a massive space created below. On the surface, there was a warehouse.

The warehouse was quite large, enclosed by a barrier. Without the approval of Hachigen Ushōda, one couldn't enter the barrier.However, someone with an ability akin to Hachigen Ushōda's, such as Orihime Inoue, could traverse it unhindered.

The warehouse was divided into many areas. The space directly opposite the main entrance was quite spacious, containing only a green sofa.

The building was originally a duplex structure with many floors. However, the walls on each floor had been dismantled, leaving only remnants and broken walls in the direction opposite the main entrance.

Behind the sofa, there was a service ladder extending all the way to the opposite end wall, divided into two levels. There were several rooms there, with the upper level belonging to characters like Hiyori Sarugaki, Mashiro Kuna, and Lisa Yadōmaru. 

The lower level accommodated rooms for characters like Hirako Shinji, Aikawa Love, and other male members.

Shinji Hirako pointed upstairs and said, "There are no rooms downstairs anymore; you'll be staying upstairs."

Yamahiko nodded and said, "Alright."

Lisa Yadōmaru immediately exclaimed, "How can this be allowed? What if he sneaks into our rooms in the middle of the night?"

Mashiro Kuna quickly approached, stared at Yamahiko, and said, "Are you planning to approach Mashiro in the middle of the night?"

Lisa Yadōmaru blushed and said softly, "Have you thought about what position you'd like?"

"No."

Yamahiko, hearing their improper remarks, quickly said, "I won't go to your rooms."

Hiyori Sarugaki immediately exclaimed, "What do you mean? Do we look unattractive in your eyes?"

"Of course, all three of you are very cute and beautiful," Yamahiko quickly said. Hiyori nodded in agreement and said, "That's more like it."

"So, you're saying Kuna is cute, Yadōmaru is beautiful, but Hiyori Sarugaki, she's cute too?"

Shinji Hirako held his belly in laughter, but in the next moment, with a loud thud, he was directly sent flying, spinning three times in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

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There it was, the classic Super Harisen Slipper.

[Super Harisen Slipper - img]

"Alright, let me introduce you to the other areas," Kensei Muguruma said, pointing to the opposite side. "Over there is the fitness area, with many exercise machines. You can exercise with me."

Kensei Muguruma had the most developed muscles in the Visored and was a fitness enthusiast. During his time in 9th Division, the squad was like a delinquent gang.

Yamahiko said, "I understand."

Then, Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi pointed to a nearby area and said, "That's the leisure area, where we have TVs from the Human world and such. That's basically it."

Lisa Yadōmaru finished playing around with Mashiro Kuna and said, "We usually stay here, but you're free to go wherever you want. Just let us know if you're leaving. Also, we'll teach you how to conceal your reiatsu to avoid detection by others."

The Visoreds have been residing in the living world for an extensive period, making it a challenge for even the Shinigami to detect their presence. This was evident during the Arrancar arc when Grimmjow launched an attack with his subordinates; the Visoreds managed to evade detection, and their reiatsu went unnoticed.

Yamahiko said, "I will follow the rules here."

Shinji smiled and said, "Very sensible kid. Settle in first, and we'll start testing your time in the Hollowfication state tomorrow."

Hollowfication time can measure a person's Hollowfication combat power. The longer the Hollowfication time, the stronger the enhancement in the Hollowfied state. Among them, Mashiro Kuna has the longest Hollowfication time, reaching fifteen hours shortly after mastering it.

And she is also one of the few who primarily uses Hakuda as her main fighting style among the Visored.

Yamahiko still didn't know his Hollowfication time, but it shouldn't be as short as Ichigo Kurosaki's, who only had eleven seconds. At the very least, like an average Visored, he should be able to endure for three minutes.

"We'll take you to your room," Lisa Yadōmaru said. She, along with Hiyori Sarugaki, Mashiro Kuna, and Yamahiko, took the stairs and arrived at the second-floor rooms.

Pushing open a door, Lisa said, "This will be your room from now on. But there's no furniture yet, and it's quite dirty. You can sleep on the sofa outside for tonight, and we'll help you clean up later."

Hiyori said, "Eh? It's so dirty. I don't want to clean."

Mashiro Kuna wrinkled her nose and added, "Me neither."

Lisa Yadōmaru sighed and said, "Then I'll do it for you."

Yamahiko quickly said, "It's okay, I can clean up by myself. Just providing a place to stay is enough."

Hearing this, Lisa nodded appreciatively and said, "After cleaning up, we'll accompany you to buy a bed and some furniture. You can decorate a bit."

Yamahiko nodded and said, "Sure."

Lisa added, "There is food in the house, some made by reishi, but generally, none of us eat it."

Yamahiko smiled and said, "I'll remember that."

"Alright, let's go get a broom. I'll help you clean up," Lisa Yadōmaru said, taking Yamahiko to get a mop, broom, rags, and other cleaning tools. Meanwhile, Hiyori Sarugaki and Mashiro Kuna had already left.

"Yadomaru-senpai, I can handle it myself," Yamahiko said when he saw Lisa Yadōmaru wanting to help him clean.

Although she enjoyed reading adult book, she was very responsible when it came to serious matters. In the future, she would take over from Shunsui Kyōraku and become the captain of the Eighth Division.

Lisa Yadōmaru waved her hand and said, "It's okay. I have some things I want to ask you anyway."

Yamahiko was a bit puzzled until they entered the room, and Lisa Yadōmaru then said, "You just came out of the Seireitei, and I want to ask you some questions."

"Questions?" Yamahiko was a bit confused, wondering why she wanted to ask questions privately.

As if understanding Yamahiko's thoughts, Lisa Yadōmaru said, "They have reached a level of disgust towards the Shinigami, and I am no exception. However, I still have some questions I want to ask you."

The Visored had a strong aversion towards the Gotei 13, and after Sosuke Aizen's sentencing, Shinji Hirako, Kensei Muguruma, and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi returned to the Seireitei. Shinji assumed the position of captain in the 5th Division, Kensei became the captain of the 9th Division, and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi returned as captain of the 3rd Division. However, Lisa Yadōmaru and others chose to remain in the Human World. 

It wasn't until the conclusion of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc that Lisa Yadōmaru and others returned. Lisa became the captain of the 8th Division, succeeding Shunsui Kyoraku.

They had a deep aversion towards the Seireitei and the Shinigami, and the first change in their attitude occurred after the battles in the Karakura Town arc.

At that time, Orihime Inoue saved the bisected Hiyori Sarugaki and declared that they were teammates, which deeply moved Shinji Hirako.

Perhaps her actions were the reason that made them willing to return.

Among these people, Lisa Yadōmaru's opposition was much weaker.

Yamahiko said, "Yadomaru-senpai, feel free to ask..."

Lisa Yadōmaru looked at Yamahiko and asked, "How is that guy, Kyouraku Shunsui?"

Yamahiko realized, "Captain Shunsui Kyōraku? That's right. You were originally the vice-captain of the Eighth Division, under Captain Kyōraku."

Yamahiko scratched his head and said, "Captain Kyōraku is rarely seen, but he holds a lot of prestige among the Shinigami. Other than that, I don't know much. Oh, by the way, his novels are selling well in the Seireitei."

Lisa Yadōmaru huffed and said, "If he has the time to write novels, it means he's doing well."

After that, she asked again, "Have you ever met a little girl named Nanao Ise? How is she doing?"

"Nanao Ise? That senior is now the vice-captain of the Eighth Division and the vice-president of the Shinigami Women's Association. She may seem a bit tough on the outside, but she's an exceptionally gentle person." Yamahiko replied with a smile.

Upon hearing his words, Lisa Yadōmaru's eyes softened, and she said, "So, she has grown up."

Lisa Yadōmaru and Nanao Ise had a very good relationship. During the Hollowfication Incident seventy-one years ago, when Lisa was dispatched to the front lines without permission from Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13.

After the meeting, Shunsui Kyōraku returned to the barracks, where he ran into Nanao Ise.

[Nanao Ise - img]

At that time, Nanao Ise was still a child, the youngest Shinigami in the entire Eighth Division. Every first day of the month, she would come to Lisa Yadōmaru to read books. However, on that particular day, she couldn't find her.

At that time, Shunsui Kyōraku comforted her, assuring that she would be back tomorrow. However, the final outcome was that from that day onwards—up until now, even after thirty years—a total of one hundred and one years had passed, and the two of them had never met again.

Reflecting on this, Yamahiko spoke softly, "Lieutenant Nanao Ise, she really misses you."

Upon hearing these words, Lisa Yadōmaru's eyes welled up, and she responded, "I miss her a lot too."

~End of the chapter~

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