Chapter 251: What to do... what to do...

Chapter 251: What to do... what to do...

(Ryoto's pov)

I sat in front of Isamu's grave, which was next to the other grave on the hill that I made for all the people I killed. Usually, I come here about once a year to remember all the ones I killed, why I'm doing what I'm doing, and just go down memory lane. Remembering happy times, sad times, my relationships, and so on, but today was not that day. I just wanted to vent to an old friend.

"Hey, Isamu. Long time no talk. I know that I visit seldom, but you don't reach out to me either, so I feel it's fair." I chuckled lightly at my own joke, but it died down quickly as I turned more solemn. "I don't know what to do. There are so many choices, so many dead ends. I know the way to victory, but it's filled with sacrifices and probably a broken family. I wonder what you would do in my place..."

He would probably do everything he could to help me. If he was alive, I would probably ask him for help, and it would solve a lot of my problems, and since I don't have that much contact with his family and Quincy overall, my options are limited.

"You know, when I made this grave, we 'drank' together for the last time, but I hope you don't mind if I drink a bit of sake."

I'm not a drinker by any means, but I can appreciate a taste from time to time, although nothing beats lollipops to this day.

As I was enjoying my time alone trying to find a solution to my problems, I noticed someone spying on me, and I recognized my stalker.

"What is it, Soi Fon?" I called out to her without turning to her, and she came out of her hiding spot and stood behind me, not saying anything for a short while.

"Yoruichi-sama asked me to 'beat the depression out of you', but looking at you, I lost all motivation to do that."

I chuckled at her. "Is it your rebellious phase? I can't imagine you disobeying your precious Yoruichi-sama."

"If you are trying to get yourself punched, then you're doing a great job."

She practically growled at me.

Soi Fon took a few steps and stopped when she was next to me and again didn't say anything for a few moments.

"So, what's going on?"

"I must be dreaming. Soi Fon is asking me about my well-being."

"We are of similar age..."

"You look more like my kids, though. Any comments about that?" I smirked, and at the same time, Soi Fon's Zanpakuto was centimeters away from my throat as I was taking a luxurious sip of my sake. She wouldn't kill me, and she knew that I knew that, and that made her even more annoyed.

She then sighed and sheathed her sword.

"You are insufferable."

"That's my charm." I said, a smirk not leaving my face. "But thanks for worrying."

Hearing my earnest thanks, Soi Fon got shy, and I could even see a tint of red on her cheeks.

She's easily embarrassed.

"I-I wasn't worried about you! Yoruichi-sama was the one who asked me to check on you! That's all!"

I didn't tease her anymore and took another sip of my sake. Surprisingly, talking with Soi Fon cleared my mind, and while I still don't know what I should do, maybe it's fine. If Yoruichi decides to save Kisuke and Tessai, then I'll respect her decision as much as it hurts me to separate from her for a long time, but it must have meant that Kisuke and Tessai are in her eyes important enough to risk that much. I'll still confront her if she does that to clarify some things.

In the case that it doesn't happen, I'll bail them out myself in disguise while using Gyako. No one should suspect me that way, as everyone who's seen me using my Zanpakuto knows that it's Zangetsu.

As I prepared what barely counted as a plan, a Hell Butterfly flew to me and landed on my finger, relaying a message.

So, it begins...

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