Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 571 The Kuchiki Family Tutor

Without thinking at all, Yoruichi simply raised her hand and replied, "Of course it's for you and little brother Byakuya!"

"Pfft...cough cough cough!"

No sooner had Yoruichi finished speaking than Byakuya Kuchiki choked on the mouthful of tea he had just drunk, his handsome face instantly turning red as he coughed violently. If it weren't for his noble composure that allowed him to preserve his last shred of dignity, that mouthful would have sprayed right onto Yoruichi's face.

"...Are you an idiot?" Compared to the young Byakuya Kuchiki, Ikuko seemed much calmer, though she was also speechless.

"Uh, isn't that right?" Yoruichi looked at Kuchiki Ginrei with an embarrassed expression. "Then what is it?"

Kuchiki Ginrei was almost unable to keep his composure due to this person's nonsense, and tried his best to maintain a solemn expression: "Byakuya is a very talented child, but I and Sojun are often away from home because of the squad's affairs, so we rarely teach him personally."

"What I mean is, why don't you, Miss Tsugikuni, teach Byakuya? What do you think?" Kuchiki Ginrei looked at Ikuko with a sincere expression.

Before Yuko could react, Yoruichi burst out laughing.

"Pfft, hahaha~" Yoruichi was laughing so hard she was clutching her stomach and almost choked on her own laughter. She was hunched over on the table, pounding the floor with her fists. It was an eyesore.

Everyone waited for her to laugh for a while with blank expressions. Yoruichi seemed to gradually notice the other reactions, and she casually suppressed her smile and sat up straight.

"Pfft pfft..." But the serious expression didn't last more than two seconds before he started laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking, he was trying so hard to hold back his laughter that he was about to go crazy.

"Grandpa..." Yoruichi's smile was somewhat distorted, "Did I hear that right?"

"You actually let Yuko teach Byakuya."

Even someone as dignified as Kuchiki Ginrei could maintain a serious expression in front of Yoruichi, his brows furrowing slightly: "Is there a problem?"

Yoruichi slammed her hand on the table and laughed wildly: "Ikuko's understanding of spiritual pressure might not even be as good as Byakuya's~"

Kuchiki Ginryo frowned deeply: "What does this mean?"

Byakuya can't even unleash his Zanpakuto yet, so how could he possibly understand spiritual pressure better than a Shinigami who has mastered Bankai?

Upon hearing Kuchiki Ginrei's question, Yoruichi replied without hesitation, "Of course, it's because of Yuuko..."

At this point, she finally came to her senses. Her words suddenly stopped, stuck in her throat as if gripped by an invisible hand. Her wild laughter froze instantly, and cold sweat poured down her back.

Oh no! She was so busy laughing that she thinks she accidentally pulled up Yuko's underwear.

Faced with two pairs of questioning eyes from the other side, Yoruichi panicked for a moment. "You're so dense! Think about it!"

Suddenly, Yoruichi had an idea, and her voice rose a few decibels.

"I... I mean, how can I teach others when I haven't even mastered Bankai yet?"

Kuchiki Ginrei was slightly taken aback: "You haven't mastered Bankai?"

"Bankai?" Byakuya Kuchiki's expression became even more direct, and he looked at Yuuko with surprise.

Is it the same Bankai as Grandpa's?

Although she didn't want to admit it, Yoruichi, as the captain of the second division, was at least as strong as her grandfather, if not as strong.

Those who are valued by their grandfather are probably not far from mastering Bankai, even if they haven't.

So, at the vice-captain level?

Kuchiki Ginryo looked puzzled: "But the aura at that time was completely at the captain level."

“It’s very close, but still a little short.” Yoruichi shook her head. “It’s only Shikai.”

It should be noted that even Kyoraku Shunsui couldn't tell the difference; only Unohana Retsu noticed it.

It's not an exaggeration to call Yuko a captain-level player.

Add to that her strange abilities, and maybe even an ordinary captain wouldn't be able to defeat her.

Not every captain of the 13th Division is as formidable as Retsu Unohana; some of them lack strength.

Kuchiki Ginrei's eyes widened in surprise: "Just Shikai? Shikai can already possess that level of spiritual pressure?"

The terrifying spiritual pressure that almost matched the Bankai, which shocked the entire Seireitei, was merely the Shikai.

The spiritual pressure of a captain-level Bankai is five to ten times that of a Shikai, but it doesn't necessarily increase their spiritual pressure level. Each level up is an insurmountable gap.

In Kuchiki Ginrei's view, the spiritual pressure that erupted at that time was already at the full captain level, without any exaggeration.

At this moment, Byakuya Kuchiki, having pieced together the situation from everyone's conversation, asked, "Back then? Does that mean ten days ago?"

An unfamiliar captain-level spiritual pressure that alarmed the entire Seireitei!

Is it just the initial release?

He couldn't figure it out at all.

Seeing that everyone seemed to believe her, Yoruichi finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Well, it's because Ikuko is very talented."

She almost got into trouble.

She had repeatedly told Yu Zi not to reveal her identity, but before she could, she had already exposed herself. How embarrassing!

It's embarrassing now, though.

But Yuko really didn't care about that.

Interrupted by Yoruichi, Kuchiki Ginrei almost forgot where he was just now, and looked at Ikuko again: "Well? Miss Tsugikuni, what do you think?"

Yoruichi answered him, looking puzzled: "With the Kuchiki family's influence, finding a good teacher shouldn't be difficult, right?"

"I believe there are plenty of vice-captains in Seireitei that you can just grab at will."

Kuchiki Ginrei shook his head: "How many vice-captains have such outstanding talent as Miss Tsugikuni?"

Yuko pondered for a moment: "At least two, I guess."

"Two?" Yoruichi turned her head in surprise. "Who's the other one?"

She knew that Yuko could use that special vision to judge the strength of a Shinigami's spiritual power and determine the spiritual pressure level based on the strength of the spiritual power. There was almost no way to stop those eyes unless the Kido was used in advance.

It's an exceptional talent for intelligence gathering.

She had studied diligently with Yu Zi for a while, but still made no progress.

In Yuko's words, that ability requires blurring the line between life and death, and hovering between life and death, in order to possibly master it.

But let alone mastering it, she couldn't even find the trick, let alone know how to get started.

The only vice-captain she could think of who was stronger than Yuko was Chojiro Sasakibe, the vice-captain of the First Division.

Although that person has always served as the vice-captain by Yamamoto's side, he has actually been a Shinigami for a long time and has probably mastered Bankai, so he is no weaker than an ordinary captain-level Shinigami.

But for the other one... Yoruichi can't think of anyone.

Or is Yuko just being modest?

It's not that no one besides the captain can beat Yuuko, but given Yuuko's knowledge of Soul Society and Seireitei, how many people could she possibly know?

Even if the captain took off his haori and stood in front of her, she could only recognize less than half of him.

"I don't really know if he's the vice-captain, but he wasn't wearing a captain's haori, he was wearing glasses, and he had a metal tag with the number 'five' on it strapped to his arm," Yuko said with a smile. "I think he's probably the vice-captain of the Fifth Division, right?"

Kuchiki Ginrei pondered for a moment: "Could it be... Vice-Captain Aizen?"

Yuko blinked: "Ah right! I think that's his name, Aizen Sousuke."

Yoruichi looked at her strangely: "When did you meet the lieutenant of the Fifth Division?"

Yuko replied, "I ran into her while strolling around Seireitei."

"Impossible!" Yoruichi waved her hand without hesitation.

"Ok?"

Yoruichi broke out in a cold sweat again. It was all over. She had Soi Fon monitor Yuuko and report on every step Yuuko took when she went out, who she talked to, and what she said. It seemed like her secret was about to be exposed.

This kind of mistake shouldn't have happened to her, the captain of the secret squad. It must be because she didn't treat Yuko as an outsider.

"Ha, haha..." Yoruichi chuckled dryly twice, then quickly changed the subject, "What's wrong with that vice-captain? Is he very powerful?"

"I can't believe Yuko would say something like that."

"Yes, that's amazing." Yuko's lips curled into a slight smile. "Much more amazing than Yoruichi."

Yoruichi rolled her eyes: "Yes, yes, I am the weakest captain."

She had grown accustomed to Ikuko's belittling of the nobility.

Kuchiki Byakuya crossed his arms and snorted coldly, "You strange cat, at least you have some self-awareness."

Yoruichi: ...

She was completely isolated.

"Left aside Vice-Captain Aizen, Vice-Captain Sasakibe has been with the Captain-Commander for a long time, and his strength is no weaker than the Captain's." Kuchiki Ginrei shook his head. "It's already quite impressive that Miss Tsugikuni's strength is second only to his."

Moreover, he wasn't concerned with temporary strength or weakness.

Kuchiki Ginrei paused, his tone becoming even more solemn: "I am not asking Miss Tsugikuni to impart all her knowledge, but I hope that you can give Byakuya some pointers in your spare time. Whether it is on swordsmanship insights, practical combat experience, or how to better control power and hone one's will."

"In return, the Kuchiki family's doors will be open to Miss Tsugikuni. Anything that the Kuchiki family can offer, whether it's a secret technique or something else, is open to Miss Tsugikuni to browse."

Yoruichi gasped, "Grandpa, have you gone mad?"

Kuchiki Byakuya glared at him: "You weird cat, you're the one who's crazy!"

Kuchiki Ginrei frowned slightly. "Byakuya."

Kuchiki Byakuya glared angrily at Yoruichi.

Ye opened her mouth as if to say something, but was silenced by Kuki Ginryo.

"Captain Yoruichi, I am seeking help from Miss Tsugikuni."

Yoruichi: ...

Damn it, it's all targeting her!

Yuko was both amused and exasperated: "Mr. Kuchiki, you flatter me. My knowledge is shallow. I can't even communicate with my own Zanpakuto properly, so how can I teach others?"

"Moreover, we don't even know what Byakuya is thinking."

Yoruichi pursed her lips. "Go ahead and confront her now. You'll regret it when Yuuko turns your family's hope into an idiot."

Yuko's days as a grim reaper are less than a fraction of hers, and you expect her to teach people?

Kuchiki Ginrei completely ignored the first half of Yuuko's sentence and turned to his grandson: "Byakuya, may this Miss Tsugikuni teach you your training from now on?"

Kuchiki Byakuya met his grandfather's solemn gaze; it was rare for his grandfather to value someone so much.

This Miss Jiguo is probably a truly capable person.

Grandpa would never harm him.

Byakuya Kuchiki nodded slightly: "Of course, but..."

As he spoke, he looked at Yuko with a hint of hesitation.

Indeed, they managed to return the ball to its origin.

Yuko looked helplessly at Yoruichi, only to see Yoruichi propping her cheek up with her hand and silently drinking tea.

“Well, it would be impolite of me to refuse again.” Yuko smiled helplessly. “I will do my best to teach Byakuya.”

Hearing these words, Kuchiki Ginryo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

While it's not quite enough to tie the other party to the Kuchiki family's ship, at least that's how they've established a connection.

What he valued was undoubtedly Yuko's potential.

A Grim Reaper I'd never heard of before, who showed the potential to be a captain-level being the moment she appeared. I really don't know where the Shihouin family found this girl.

Why didn't the Kuchiki family have such good luck?

Unconsciously, the image of her son-in-law appeared in Kuchiki Ginrei's mind, but she quickly dismissed it.

Xianghe... his talent and strength are both formidable, if he hadn't lost himself...

Ugh.

Kuchiki Ginryo shook off the image in his mind and hurriedly shouted.

"Byakuya."

"Teacher, please guide me." Kuchiki Byakuya understood instantly, straightened his posture, and bowed deeply to Yuuko.

The teacher came with that strange cat, so deduct one point.

Being friends with the weird cat? Minus three points.

Grandpa values ​​you, so add seven points.

His demeanor was very befitting of a nobleman, so I'll give him three points.

Passed!

"That's great. I've been teaching Byakuya Shunpo for so long, and he's never shown me this much respect." Yoruichi said sourly from the side, "Yuko, you stole my thunder the moment you arrived."

You mean toys, right?

"Where did you teach me?!" Kuchiki Byakuya gritted his teeth. "I clearly figured it out myself."

Yoruichi remained silent, only shaking his head repeatedly, which infuriated Kuchiki Byakuya.

Yu Zi disliked these tedious formalities the most, and immediately waved her hand: "No need to be polite, I'm just giving you some pointers, I'm not a teacher."

Byakuya Kuchiki withdrew his gaze from Yoruichi and addressed her respectfully:

"Teacher Jiguo!"

"Just call me Yuko."

"Teacher Yuko!"

Yuko gave up struggling.

Yoruichi suddenly nudged her shoulder and teased, "Speaking of which, Yuuko, as your teacher, have you prepared any gifts for your students?"

Yu Zi's expression changed.

A gift? She's hardly ever seen money.

Fortunately, Xiu Mu Yin Ling came to the rescue: "The incident happened suddenly, and it was indeed a bit rushed."

"Let's save it for Miss Tsugikuni's next visit."

Yoruichi shook the hair ribbon in her hand: "Hey, Byakuya, how about you become my student too? I've prepared a gift for you."

Kuchiki Byakuya looked at the familiar hairband in her hand, subconsciously touched his hair, and his eyes widened.

when? !

"Damn it! You weird cat! Give it back to me!" Kuchiki Byakuya completely lost his temper, and without caring that his grandfather was still there, he started playing around with Yoruichi in the house.