The next day.
When Yamabuki sent Chizuru back, he specially arranged for a carriage, as Chizuru had lost too much blood and needed to recuperate slowly, having no strength to walk at all.
It would be quite awkward if he had to carry her himself.
Of course, this awkwardness referred to Chizuru.
Yamabuki was willing to endure hardship and fatigue to protect his students.
Finally, Yamabuki had Chizuru sit in the carriage behind while he drove the carriage to The Katori Family.
Yamabuki was a well-known figure in Seireitei, so upon hearing of his arrival, The Katori Family immediately sent people to greet them, especially after he explained his purpose, The Katori Family's people became even more enthusiastic.
Soon, Yamabuki met the current head of The Katori Family, Batsu'unsai Katori.
She was a very elegant-looking young lady, wearing glasses and a long black ponytail. Because she was wearing a loose white kimono, it was hard to tell what her figure was like.
When Chizuru saw her older sister come to pick her up, she finally couldn't help but cry. The thought that she had almost lost her life filled her with lingering fear.
Batsu'unsai Katori gently comforted her younger sister, and after her sister's emotions calmed down, she bowed slightly to Yamabuki: "Thank you, Chief of Staff, for taking care of my little sister. I am extremely grateful. Please stay for a meal! Butler, quickly go prepare something."
Yamabuki had originally planned to find an excuse to stay, but he didn't expect the other party to actively invite him to eat, so he didn't stand on ceremony.
As Batsu'unsai Katori turned, a strong gust of wind blew, making her loose kimono cling tightly to her delicate body, outlining her exquisite figure!
Yamabuki considered himself to have strong self-control and was not a philanderer, but upon seeing the two rising and falling mountains, he was still awestruck! This was too magnificent, wasn't it?
As the saying goes, no matter how tough things are, don't let the children suffer!
If he were to marry her...
He couldn't say anything else, but if they had children later, they would be able to eat until they were full! Of course, whatever the children couldn't eat would all be his, wouldn't it? Hehehe!
The decor of The Katori Family was generally elegant; although they were a high-ranking noble family, there was no hint of arrogance.
If he didn't know the plot, Yamabuki would never believe that this gentle, innocent-looking young lady would be so crazy when she was cutting people down!
What reason should he find to invite her to join the Gotei 13?
There must be a reason why she didn't participate in the Gotei 13 selection. If he rashly invited her, he would likely be rejected.
At this moment, the servants brought out the dried fruits and candied treats to be eaten before the meal, serving them one by one. Each kind of candied fruit was only a small dish, some sour, some sweet, and they tasted very good.
Then came the appetizer.
"Today's appetizer is a rich soup made with venison. I hope you enjoy it, sir." The servant brought a bowl of braised meat soup and opened the lid, and a fragrant aroma immediately wafted out.
Batsu'unsai Katori fed her sister small bites. Chizuru hadn't seen her family for a long time, and being newly recovered from a serious injury, her appetite had greatly increased.
Yamabuki took a bite; the taste was indeed good, but his mind wasn't on the food right now. His brain was spinning rapidly, wondering how he could open up the conversation.
"The responsibility for your sister's injury this time lies with me. As their instructor, it was indeed inappropriate for me to arrange real combat during their training period." Yamabuki decided to apologize first, hoping to leave a good impression on the other party.
Before Batsu'unsai Katori could speak, Chizuru spoke first: "This matter isn't the instructor's fault; it was all my own carelessness. Sister, you can't be angry with the instructor."
"Mm, I'll listen to you." Batsu'unsai Katori seemed to dote on her sister very much, picking up a white handkerchief and gently wiping her sister's mouth.
"Instructor, don't look at my strength being so-so, my sister is really amazing. You might not even be able to beat my sister," Chizuru said proudly.
You truly are my good student! I hadn't even thought of a way yet, and you've already helped me open the conversation!
"That amazing? I don't believe it!" Yamabuki deliberately put on a skeptical expression. Seeing that the other party wasn't very old, she was probably impetuous due to youth. If he provoked her with words, she would surely stand up and have a duel between a man and a woman with him. Then he would pretend to lose, and then naturally invite her to join the Gotei 13. What a perfect plan!
However, Batsu'unsai Katori just gently said, "Don't listen to the child's nonsense. How could I be that amazing? Butler, serve the main course."
Yamabuki asked again, "Chizuru, since your sister is so amazing, why didn't she participate when the Gotei 13 was recruiting people back then?"
Chizuru was also very puzzled, looking at her sister.
Batsu'unsai Katori slowly said, "I'm a girl; it's not suitable for me to be fighting and killing. Doing what's expected of me is enough. Those who can join the Gotei 13 are elites; I'm far from that."
As she spoke, she gently pushed her glasses with her finger, and a white light shimmered on the glasses, sending shivers down one's spine.
Chizuru looked at her sister with curiosity. Her sister's Soul Power was far above her own. If she joined the Gotei 13, she might even become a captain. Why did she refuse?
Yamabuki vaguely guessed that the other party might have some unspeakable difficulty that she found inconvenient to reveal in front of others.
Everyone has their own privacy. Forcibly prying into someone else's mind can easily backfire and increase their dislike.
Indeed, some people like to share secrets with others, but there are also those who prefer solitude and like to bury secrets in their hearts.
If one always tries to force their own beliefs on others, even if you think you're right, over time, even the best friends will grow distant.
"Since you are unwilling to join, that's truly a great pity. This is a great loss for our Gotei 13!" Yamabuki gave a dry laugh and focused on eating.
According to the course of history, Batsu'unsai Katori would definitely join the Gotei 13, but what would be the catalyst?
Everyone has their own reasons for doing things.
After eating and drinking his fill, Yamabuki stood up with a cheerful laugh: "I still have a lot of official business to attend to, so I won't stay here long. If you change your mind and want to join the Gotei 13, you can contact me anytime. Also, Chizuru, when you recover and return to the squad, you'll have to make up for all the missed training. Don't think you can escape my grasp."
Chizuru's face was full of bitterness.
"Please take care, sir. I won't see you off." Batsu'unsai Katori bowed slightly; her demeanor and etiquette were impeccable.
As Yamabuki passed by Batsu'unsai Katori, he suddenly said, "Your eyes remind me of a friend in the squad! Your eyes are very similar."
"Hmm?" Batsu'unsai Katori looked at Yamabuki with a puzzled expression: "What kind of person is he?"
"Before he joined the squad... he was a serial killer. The first time I saw him, he was flaying someone," Yamabuki said indifferently.
Batsu'unsai Katori's delicate body trembled slightly, and she lowered her head silently, not saying a word.
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