Several girls were chatting in the courtyard.
On the other side of the courtyard, Yoriichi looked at Yoruichi Shihouin, who was standing on the wall and constantly striking the barrier, with a hint of helplessness.
Yoruichi's voice came intermittently: "Hey, hey, where did this thing come from, Yoriichi, let me in quickly."
"I heard your wife was found? Is she pretty? How old is she? Is she a Shinigami?"
Her voice was full of gossip, and even her eyes were sparkling.
Although he didn't know where she got her information, Yoriichi still waved his hand, and the reishi protection barrier guarding the clan grounds immediately dissipated.
Yoruichi appeared beside Yoriichi in a flash, patted his shoulder with one hand, and showed an amused smile:
"That's not right, little brother Yoriichi, you found sister-in-law and kept it hidden. Where is she? Let me see. Also, what was that shield just now?"
Yoruichi Shihouin looked around curiously.
Suddenly, the sounds of conversation from the other side of the courtyard reached her ears.
Although the voices were a bit chaotic, with her keen senses, she instantly understood the source of the sound.
She smiled and patted Yoriichi's shoulder, her voice clear and bright.
"Haha, so that's it. You've already brought her back? How is she getting along with your sisters?"
"It's alright," Yoriichi turned and looked back.
"Even if it's not good now, it will definitely get better in the future. I know Hisana's personality."
Yoruichi Shihouin nodded, her smile full of relief.
"Indeed, in that case, I don't need to worry."
"Speaking of which…" She drew out her voice, her smile as bright as the warm spring sun.
"Aren't you going to invite me in to sit down?"
Her purpose in coming this time was to see what kind of person Uta was, to make Yoriichi Tsugikuni miss her for so many years.
Because of Uta's appearance, the offensives of the Kuchiki and Shihouin Clans had all failed. As a clan head, even if she lost, she had to know who she lost to.
Hearing Yoruichi say this, Yoriichi knew that this meeting was unavoidable, so he could only helplessly invite her into the house.
As they moved, Yoriichi's unhurried voice continued to sound.
"Next time you come, don't climb over the wall anymore. You're a dignified clan head, why do you still act like a child so often?"
"Because it's fun that way," Yoruichi said with a smile.
"You don't know how often that guy Byakuya gets angry because I climb over the wall."
"He acts serious on the surface, but in reality, if you just tease him a little, he'll show his true colors."
"I think you can try it someday too."
"Didn't he give you a nickname recently, 'Red Hair' or something? Although not many people know about it, who is Yoruichi Shihouin?"
"I think he's doing this to attract your attention, and then get close to your two sisters."
Halfway there, Yoriichi looked at her in surprise.
"You even know that?"
He wasn't referring to the nickname.
That was nothing; it was just an exaggeration of a certain characteristic.
Like Yoruichi Shihouin's "Cat Demon."
To be fair, "Cat Demon" also implied extreme speed and agility, which could be considered a compliment to Yoruichi Shihouin.
Yoriichi was referring to Yoruichi knowing Kuchiki Byakuya's unusual feelings for Hisana or Rukia.
Yoruichi smiled, a hint of pride in her expression.
"Is it strange that I know these things?"
"That boy Byakuya can't hide his thoughts at all. Just a little bluff, and everything comes out."
"He's too imprudent in his actions."
The moment her voice fell, Kuchiki Byakuya, who was cultivating in the Kuchiki mansion, suddenly sneezed.
He tightened his clothes, wondering if he had caught a cold.
Although Yoriichi didn't know these things, he was still a bit helpless:
"Let's not talk about that for now. You can't have come just to see Uta, can you?"
"So her name is Uta?" Yoruichi feigned surprise.
Then, seeing Yoriichi's expression remain normal, she waved her hand with a smile.
"Alright, just kidding. The purpose of my visit this time, she is only one of them."
"You are also a noble. You should know that the Forty-Six Chambers is the superior organization of the Gotei 13, and also the enforcement agency of the Seireitei."
"Unless the nobles are all dead, they will reappear. Of course, when they reappear, all members will change."
"Currently, the Tsunayashiro Clan has declined. Among the original Forty-Six Chambers, more than thirty were their people."
"Losing so many elders at once, and being tainted with scandals related to Aizen, they will be difficult to recover for thousands of years, so they are not a concern."
"This is the main purpose of my visit. Are you interested in getting involved?"
At this point, seemingly worried that Yoriichi might misunderstand something, Yoruichi explained:
"I'm not talking about recreating the original corrupt Forty-Six Chambers. I personally dislike their way of doing things, because they completely lack the demeanor of nobles."
"Nobles should lead by example, not judge and punish others from a high position without knowing the full story."
"In the past thousand years, many Shinigami have been forced to defect by them, causing considerable losses to the Seireitei…"
"Considering these lessons, this time my Shihouin Clan and the Kuchiki Clan will take the lead, and I believe we can create a relatively fair platform."
"For this, we sincerely invite you to join. You only need to give a name, and if an incident truly occurs, we will contact you then, to prevent another incident where the Forty-Six Chambers are all killed."
"You don't want to see tragedies similar to Tōsen Kaname's happen again, do you?"
Hearing Yoruichi say this, Yoriichi fell silent.
He actually felt nothing about the Forty-Six Chambers; their disappearance or existence didn't affect him.
But considering the Tōsen Kaname incident…
He had to admit, this was something Yoriichi tried his best to avoid. For this reason, he never let go of those who made mistakes.
Yoriichi didn't know what a relatively fair platform would be like… But since the Kuchiki Clan was involved, he presumed there would be no more favoritism.
They were the epitome of nobles.
However…
His identity as a Shinigami, as a Captain…
Yoruichi seemed to have noticed Yoriichi's worry and explained:
"Don't worry, letting the Gotei 13 join is also Old Man Ginrei's idea."
"Because only then can fairness and impartiality be demonstrated."
"The previous Forty-Six Chambers were all nobles, so they thought about problems entirely from the perspective of nobles, completely disregarding the thoughts of the Shinigami being judged. Having Captains is different."
"If you disagree with their judgment, you can directly use force to terminate it and re-investigate. This is also a special privilege given to you."
"Lest it completely become a one-man show for the nobles."
Hearing this, Yoriichi completely understood the thoughts of those high-ranking nobles.
No rules, no standards, but overly strict rules would invite backlash.
For this reason, they would change the rules, to prevent a second Aizen from appearing.
Yoriichi thought about it and still agreed.
It was just a name. If problems arose in the future, then they would be dealt with in the future.
At least for now, the reappearance of a legal institution would have a good impact on the Seireitei.
Yoriichi had never seen a lawless country.
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After Yoruichi and Uta met, Yoriichi returned to the Demon Slayer world, because there were still some things left unfinished there.
The reshaping of the Underworld aside.
The promise with Tanjirou had to be kept.
Yoriichi told him the news that Kibutsuji Muzan was dead and said that he could now live well with his sister.
Yoriichi did not expect Tanjirou to reincarnate in Soul Society after death, so he didn't take this matter to heart.
As a deceased person, slaying Kibutsuji Muzan was the last thing he could do.
The rest… his wish was fulfilled.
He probably wouldn't come back again after this.