Chapter 27: First Contact with Unohana Retsu

"Is this the medical ghost way? Is this the way to return? What a miraculous method of treatment!"

Xia Mu felt the injuries on his body recovering rapidly and couldn't help but sigh.

"Xia Mu San Xi actually knows the way of returning?" Unohana Retsu also said, "From what I know, you don't seem to be a Shinigami who graduated from the Shino Spiritual Arts Academy. Logically speaking, you haven't received any systematic training in the academy, so you shouldn't know the differences between the ghost ways very well."

"I can only say that I am a studious person. Besides, I have some talent in the way of ghosts, so it is inevitable that I have studied various ways of ghosts. I know about the way of return, which is completely different from the way of destruction and the way of binding. However, I have never seen it. In the final analysis, there are not many gods of death who are truly proficient in this special way of ghosts."

Xia Mu responded to Unohana Retsu's words, and then said in surprise: "Captain Unohana actually knows my origins. Logically speaking, today should be the first time we meet each other, right?"

Unohana Retsu had a gentle smile on his face, "Although this is the first time I've met Natsuki Sanshi, the relationship between my Fourth Division and the Eleventh Division is not bad. Usually, the majority of people who come here to heal their wounds are members of the Eleventh Division, so after a few visits, I have gotten to know Natsuki Sanshi a little bit."

"It is said that Xia Musan has only been in the 11th Division for a year."

"In just one year, he has become one of the top three. This is really amazing!"

"What's even more surprising is that Xia Mu San Xi didn't even come from the Maou Spiritual Arts Academy."

Unohana Retsu told the story of Xia Mu in detail, praising him generously.

And deep down, she did feel a little sad.

I never thought that in this era, there would still be such a god of death.

Most of the Shinigami nowadays graduated from the Maou Academy. Only before the establishment of the Maou Academy were there examples of people accidentally picking up a Shinigami's Zanpakutō and thus becoming a Shinigami.

If Natsuki had simply picked up a Zanpakutō and accidentally become a god of death, there would be nothing wrong.

The most important thing is that the place where Natsuki picked up the Zanpakuto was in Hueco Mundo.

Just one year after returning from Hueco Mundo, he became the third seat of the 11th Division.

Therefore, after learning about Natsuki's affairs, Unohana Retsu, who had been idle in the Fourth Division, inevitably developed some interest in this newly rising genius Shinigami of the Eleventh Division.

Today, upon learning that Xia Mu was injured and came here to recuperate, Unohana Retsu had nothing to do, so he came to treat Xia Mu personally and chatted with Xia Mu at the same time.

"Captain Unohana, you are too kind." Xia Mu was very humble. "I know my situation very well. Although I am now a chief officer, it is not easy to make further progress. In the final analysis, it is because of my lack of strength. Otherwise, I would not be here to heal my wounds today."

Unohana Retsu, however, has a different view, "As long as there is a battle, getting injured is something that is inevitable."

Xia Mu was stunned and silent for a while. No one knew what he was thinking. Suddenly he said, "Captain Unohana is right. As long as there is a battle, there will always be injuries and bleeding. Ruoyi, we must learn how to heal our wounds."

As he said that, Xia Mu looked at Unohana Retsu, "Captain Unohana, I wonder what the requirements are to learn the Dao?"

Unohana Retsu did not expect Xia Mu to say such a thing. She couldn't help but think of the original intention of learning Kaido. She learned Kaido not to save people, but to be able to fight more happily.

His original intention was similar to what Xia Mu said at this moment.

As long as there is a battle, it is inevitable to get injured. After being injured, it will affect one's own condition and make it impossible to enjoy the joy of fighting. If you can fight and heal at the same time, you can keep fighting.

The thought flashed through his mind, and Unohana Retsu said to Xia Mu: "The most important requirement for learning the Way of Resurrection is the control of spiritual power. If you are interested in the Way of Resurrection, you can come to the Fourth Division and ask me for advice when you have time."

"Is it really possible?" Xia Mu looked at Unohana Retsu with some surprise.

Unohana Retsu smiled and said, "It's not something special in itself. It's just a special ghost way. The other Shinigami are not very interested in the way of Kaido. It's rare to meet someone who is interested. I don't mind teaching it."

"But I don't know whether Xia Mu Sanxi can learn it." Unohana Retsu was very kind and did not put on airs. Getting along with her was just like getting along with an older sister next door. Anyway, Xia Mu felt a comfortable feeling like being bathed in spring breeze when being with this captain.

However, he did not dare to underestimate this gentle female captain.

After all, he knew the other party's true background.

In the ward of the Fourth Division, Unohana Retsu was treating Natsuki's injuries while chatting with him.

Soon, Xia Mu's injuries were completely healed under Unohana Retsu's treatment. According to Unohana Retsu, after resting for a few days, he could return to the battle.

It was also at this time that Unohana Retsu suddenly said something strange.

"The wounds on Xia Mu Sanxi's body don't seem to be left by Xu!"

"More like a knife wound caused by someone using a knife."

She stared at Xia Mu with interest.

Xia Mu's heart trembled, and then he said calmly: "No, this is what Xu left behind. That Xu has sharp claws. This is the wound he caused with one of his claws, so it looks very similar to a knife wound."

"Is that so!" Unohana Retsu said in a deep voice without asking any further questions.

The first meeting with Unohana Retsu was calmer than Natsuki had imagined.

Unohana Retsu seems to be a very easy-going person.

Xia Mu also sensed some other meaning from the other party's words.

The captain of the Fourth Division seemed to be particularly concerned about the affairs of the Eleventh Division.

It’s not because the Shinigami of the 11th Division often get injured due to the high frequency of battles, and thus have the most contact with the 4th Division.

Xia Mu guessed that it should still be related to Unohana Retsu's identity as the first generation Kenpachi.

After returning to the 11th Division, another serious problem was placed before Xia Mu.

He didn't know why Kenpachi Zaraki let him go.

But he did not feel grateful to Kenpachi Zaraki for this.

After all, there is no doubt that what Kenpachi Zaraki did were evil.

Since I discovered it.

Should we expose these things and report Kenpachi Zaraki?

Xia Mu was in a dilemma.

Also, didn’t Kenpachi Zaraki think about this when he let him go?

Or is he like Aizen in the original work, whose many deeds were discovered by Urahara Kisuke and Goryu Tessai, but he let Urahara Kisuke and the others leave, and does he have special means to remove himself from those things?
If I rashly report him, I might end up in an unfavorable situation.

As in the original work, Urahara Kisuke, who reported Aizen, was eventually slandered as the culprit for the captain's hollowification incident and had to flee Soul Society.

(End of this chapter)