"Oh my, oh my, to specifically run to the True Spiritual Arts Academy's graduation ceremony to use his Zanpakuto, Captain Aizen truly has a lot of leisure time." In the Fifth Division quarters, in the shadows of the room, a silver-haired, squinty-eyed man teased Aizen.
"Because I discovered a rare talent, Gin, just like you." Aizen said with a smile, pushing up his glasses, seemingly unconcerned.
"A person who can be called a talent by Captain Aizen, I really want to meet him." Ichimaru Gin's expression seemed like that of a poisonous snake, revealing an eagerness for his prey.
"But not necessarily. A talent that has not yet grown cannot be compared to you." Aizen did not look back, picking up his brush and writing his already extremely proficient calligraphy. "However, let us wait and see."
The Fifth Division quarters returned to silence, with only the sound of Aizen writing with his brush.
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"Rain Palace Fifth Seat." Ukitake called Amamiya Miyako sternly. At this moment, all the high-ranking Seat Officers of the Thirteenth Division had gathered in the open space behind the division quarters.
"Yes." Amamiya Miyako stepped forward and knelt on one knee.
"I appoint you as the resident Shinigami of Naruki City in the Human World. I hope you perform well in the Human World."
"Yes, Captain Ukitake." Hearing this name, Amamiya Miyako immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Naruki City was next to Karakura Town, not too far from it, so traveling to Karakura Town would not be too troublesome then. Moreover, Naruki City was not a major spiritual ground after all, so there shouldn't be too many Hollows there, and purifying them wouldn't be too strenuous.
Then Amamiya Miyako would have ample time to train herself. However, the prerequisite for all of this was that Amamiya Miyako could persuade Ishida Ryūken to teach him. But Amamiya Miyako already knew what to do first upon arriving in the Human World.
"Vehicular Tani…" Ukitake arranged them one by one.
Not all Seat Officers were assigned to the Human World; the previous batch of Seat Officers who went to the Human World remained in the Soul Society this time to deal with unexpected situations.
Because there was once a Shinigami in the Human World who sent a distress signal and did not receive a quick response, the Thirteenth Division also formulated some countermeasures for this.
"…Above is the list of all Shinigami who will be stationed in the Human World. I hope you all perform well in the Human World. Gather tomorrow morning, and we will officially go to the Human World through the Senkaimon."
At night, Amamiya Miyako did not continue to communicate with his Zanpakuto as usual, but simply lay on the bed. Going to the Human World was the most important part of Amamiya Miyako's plan, but the primary point was to confirm the time, to confirm whether it was truly as he suspected, that he died from The Holy Selection. Although the Quincy power within his body could almost corroborate this point, Amamiya Miyako still had to confirm it personally to be at ease.
Amamiya Miyako lay on the bed, one hand raised upwards. 'Whether it's the Quincy's abilities or the Shinigami's abilities, I must firmly grasp them in my hands.' Amamiya Miyako suddenly clenched that hand.
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The next day, Amamiya Miyako woke up very early. The excitement, nervousness, and unease of going to the Human World made Amamiya Miyako sleepless. Unconsciously, he walked to the Thirteenth Division's training ground. It was still early before the assembly time, so Amamiya Miyako thought of training a bit more. Suddenly, a voice came from behind.
"You're going to the Human World soon, yet you're still training here." Rukia's helpless voice came.
Amamiya Miyako turned his head, "Isn't this Rukia, my junior? You're still up so early to train." Amamiya Miyako sighed with emotion. During this time, Amamiya Miyako and Rukia Kuchiki had both coincidentally gotten up early to train and spar.
"Junior? Captain Ukitake has already allowed me to challenge Sixth Seat Murata. If it weren't for Vehicular Tani needing to be stationed in the Human World, I might have already gone to challenge him. Who will be the junior then is still uncertain." Rukia said with a smirk.
"It seems Rukia 'junior' you are very confident, that's good." Miyako Amemiya teased.
"Confidence, huh… Yes, I believe I will definitely succeed. My past efforts will not deceive me, and most importantly…" Rukia Kuchiki's voice grew softer and softer.
"Most importantly?" Amamiya Miyako asked.
"Cough, cough, nothing." Rukia Kuchiki was a bit embarrassed to speak. Was she supposed to admit in front of Amamiya Miyako that he gave her the greatest confidence? If she said that, Amamiya Miyako would probably tease her again.
"Well, there's still some time until assembly. Rukia junior, would you like to receive some guidance from me, your senior?" Amamiya Miyako said with a smile.
"Then let me see." Rukia replied with a smile, drawing her sword.
Both of them simultaneously swung their swords at each other, but neither used their full strength. After a short while, Rukia Kuchiki stopped her movements.
"That's enough. You still have to go to the Human World, don't waste too much spiritual power here. Spiritual power in the Human World is very thin." Rukia said, stepping back.
"Is that so? Then so be it." This battle could be said to be a mere taste; Rukia Kuchiki's words were not without reason.
"Well then, goodbye, Rukia." Amamiya Miyako watched the other team members gradually gathering there, as well as Ukitake walking over not far away, and bid her farewell.
"Miyako Amemiya." Rukia Kuchiki called out to Amamiya Miyako. "When you come back, I might have already surpassed you." Rukia said with a smile, and in her smile, Amamiya Miyako felt her resolve.
"Call me Miyako." Amamiya Miyako said. "I will look forward to it. However, I will not stand still." Amamiya Miyako walked towards the front of the team without looking back.
'Miyako senior… huh.' Rukia thought of the female Shinigami she once respected the most. This name, both in the past and now, had given her strength.
"I will surpass you, and also the former Kaien Vice-Captain. Miyako." Rukia Kuchiki whispered.
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Soon after, Ukitake led the Thirteenth Division members to the Senkaimon. After receiving all the necessary tools for their stationing,
Looking at the tall, gate-like structure in front of him, and the two towering square wooden pillars beside it, Amamiya Miyako couldn't help but tightly grip the Asauchi hanging at her waist.
'I'm here, Human World.' One by one, the Shinigami in front disappeared into the Senkaimon.
When it was Amamiya Miyako's turn, he turned back at the gate and glanced at Soul Society.
He knew this was only a temporary farewell; this ancient world, full of hidden dangers, would sooner or later seek out Amamiya Miyako again.
Stepping into the radiant Senkaimon, Amamiya Miyako suddenly felt the world spin, losing his vision.
Following a moment of daze, Amamiya Miyako stood on an unknown street.
"I'm back, Human World," Amamiya Miyako whispered.