Chapter 20 – Kōga Kuchiki

Chapter 20 – Kōga Kuchiki

These two, one is the current head of the Kuchiki family and captain of the 6th Division, Ginrei Kuchiki!

The other is the current captain of the 1st Division's Special Forces, newly appointed 3rd seat of the 1st Division after previous captain Shin'etsu Kisaragi’s death, Kōga Hoshino! Hmm, also the future son-in-law of the Kuchiki family and husband of Haruko Kuchiki.

Judging from Haruko Kuchiki's behavior today, Kōga and Haruko will likely become engaged tonight. Of course, if they had met under normal circumstances, the two parties would at most greet each other out of mutual respect as fellow Gotei 13 members.

But now, the situation was as if Ailin had been caught in the act of stalking the Kuchiki family's young lady by her own father and fiancé. In their eyes, Ailin had already been labeled with negative tags like "pervert", "disgusting", and "wart".

"2nd Division Vice Captain Ailin, at your service, Captain Kuchiki."

"Oh?"

Ailin's self-introduction caused Ginrei Kuchiki's brows to furrow.

"I remember the 2nd Division's Vice Captain took office five years ago. However, instead of attending to your duties, Vice Captain Ailin, you were sneakily tailing my daughter. Please give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise I will personally apprehend you and go to Captain Yoruichi Shihōin of the 2nd Division to inquire whether my Kuchiki family is under the 2nd Division's surveillance."

"This is..."

Hearing Ginrei Kuchiki's words, Ailin was struck speechless.

What could he say?

Let alone mentioning that Ailin had escorted the Kuchiki family's young lady back from the tavern, something that damaged the Kuchiki family's reputation. Would Ginrei Kuchiki and Kōga even believe him?

Even if they did believe, to maintain the Kuchiki family's prestige, Ailin wasn't certain he wouldn't be "disposed of" by them.

Hmm, of course, the Kuchiki family could also dispose of Haruko Kuchiki. But between a "perverted" stalker and their own daughter, it was obvious who would be the one disposed of.

"Humph!"

As for 1st Division's Vice Captain position...

Others might not know, but as someone from the same division, Kōga was deeply aware of that man's power.

The master of lightning and strongest slash-type Zanpakutō - Gonryomaru. Just his Reiatsu surpassed most captains. More importantly, Kōga profoundly understood the absolute trust Captain-Commander Yamamoto had in his Vice Captain, Chōjirō Sasakibe.

Even if he managed to defeat Chōjirō Sasakibe through challenge one day, he would never become 1st Division's Vice Captain.

1st Division's 3rd seat was the limit for everyone in 1st Division. But things would be different in the 6th Division. In the 6th Division, Ginrei Kuchiki was getting on in years while Sōjun Kuchiki was a good-for-nothing.

If he successfully married into the Kuchiki family, then after Ginrei Kuchiki died, whether it was 6th Division's Captain position or Kuchiki family head, wouldn't it all be his, Kōga’s?

Haruko Kuchiki was to be his wife in the future, how could he let someone as filthy as Ailin covet her? Thus, compared to Ginrei Kuchiki, Kōga was even more eager to make a move against Ailin.

His words made Ginrei Kuchiki halt his actions. "Very well, I'll leave it to you then, Kōga!"

"Mm. I will definitely not disappoint Kuchiki-sama." Kōga respectfully bowed to Ginrei Kuchiki. Moreover, he addressed himself as just "Kōga" too.

Because once he successfully married into the Kuchiki family, he would have to abandon his original surname and change it to "Kuchiki". By then, he would no longer be Kōga Hoshino, but would become— Kōga Kuchiki!

Stepping before Ginrei Kuchiki's front after a few strides, killing intent filled Kōga’s gaze towards Ailin.

Whoosh!

Kōga’s figure flashed like lightning, instantly appearing before Ailin as his Zanpakutō slashed down at Ailin.

Clang!

Ailin drew his sword in an instant to block Kōga’s strike.

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