Bleach Swordsman of Kusajishi

Chapter 66: Kimura's Heart

Huh? Aranmaru Shishin, who was surprised by Hirako Shinjis words, immediately looked towards Lisa with puzzled eyes.

WhWhat are you saying! Th theres no way I have such feelings for him!

Lisa waved her hands in panic, but her flushed face and erratic eyes were not convincing at all.

No way! Lisa, you actually

Hirako Shinji himself was surprised because he blurted it out as a joke at first, but as someone who has known Lisa for so many years, he knew that Lisa his joke seemed to hit the spot judging from Lisas reaction.

Shinji! Lisa shouted while glaring at Hirako Shinji.

Haha, Lisa is being shy. Now, this is rare! Aranmaru Shishin, who didnt know what was happening, just laughed his heart out.

Lisa Hirako Shinji looked at Lisa seriously, If you really do, I suggest you give up as soon as possible.

Huh? Aranmaru Shishin noticed that atmosphere between Lisa and Hirako Shinji seemed a little different because their tone didnt sound like it was merely joking or gossipping anymore.

You see,  Kimura was not as simple as you think. Hirako Shinji said as he slightly bent his body to glance at Muyangs back. We just saw what he wanted us to see and felt he wanted us to feel. Ive come to realize this as were always together lately, and the closer I was to him, the more I realized how heavy the truth he was hiding behind that smile.

Truth? Lisa and Aranmaru Shishin was puzzled.

Loneliness! The closer I get to him, the more I feel the loneliness that he hides deep in his heart, the dark and bottomless loneliness. Although he has been laughing and hanging around with us all the time, he was lonely deep down, and our voice cant reach him as if he lives in a totally different world to us.

Loneliness? Lives in a totally different world?

Lisa and Aranmaru Shishin furrowed their brow as they fixed their eyes on Muyang. They were clearly confused. Did that mean everything Muyang has done, including their time together, was a lie?

No, thats not what I mean. Hirako Shinji started to awaken the two of them. everything Kimura has done was not a lie. What weve seen up until now was also part of him.

Then what do you Although Lisa didnt finish her question, the rest already knew what Lisa was going to ask. If what Hirako Shinji said about what theyve seen up until now was the real Muyang was right, then why did he say that what theyve seen so far was what Muyang wanted them to see, and what did he mean by the loneliness that Muyang hid deep inside his heart?

I think he did it subconsciously that he himself may not even notice it. Hirako Shinji then added as he looked at Muyang, who was talking with Kyraku Shunsui, He didnt want to hide anything from us, nor did he have anything to hide.

But the loneliness deep inside his heart is the real thing. I think that may be the deepest secret in his heart. Well, everyone has something they dont want to say, and since he doesnt want to say it, all we can do as a friend is stay by his side and keep an eye on him.

Anyway, our bond is the real thing.

Yeah, hes my friend, and thats all I need to know.

That aside After smiling briefly, Lisa teased Hirako Shinji, Did you hear yourself just now Shinji? You completely sound like a Lieutenant who understood his Captain.

Tsk, leave me alone. Hirako Shinjis signature listless face returned, Its already a pain being a Lieutenant. Being a Captain must be even more of a hassle.

Hey, what are the three of you dawdling around for? Hurry up!

After promising to have a drink with Kyraku Shunsui later that night, he turned around and found Lisa, Hirako Shinji, and Aranmaru Shishin fell too far behind, so he called them out.

Hirako Shinji, Aranmaru Shishin, and Lisa looked at each other with knowing eyes. If Muyang really had something he couldnt talk about, and if Muyangs loneliness was really bottomless, they were determined to mend Muyangs heart however they could.

Coming! Hirako Shinji shouted, and the three of them started to walk toward Muyang and Kyraku Shunsui.

I almost forgot Hirako Shinji stopped suddenly and glanced at Lisa. You should just cast away your feelings, Lisa. Kimura already has someone in his heart.

Huh?

Lisa was taken aback, but before she could say a word, Hirako Shinji already used Shunpo to catch up with Muyang, which drove her nuts. As someone who loved spying on others secrets, what Shinji did to her was basically an insult.

Yo, Lisa-chan, what interesting things were you talking about just now? Kyraku Shunsui asked in an untimely manner.

It has nothing to do with you, Captain, Lisa said in an annoyed tone.

Ah ha ha, Im just asking, is all.

It was kind of awkward for Kyraku Shunsui, as his own Lieutenant was being rude to him in front of another Captain. Thankfully the other Captain here was Muyang.

Okay, well, thatll be all for today. We managed to recruit several new members. I hope everyone can get along in the future.

Muyang clapped his hands and looked at his men. He was quite satisfied that they managed to recruit several new members, especially because they were one of the best among their peers.

6th Seat Fujisawa.

Yes, Captain.

Lieutenant and I have other matters to take care of. Can I leave you in charge of the new recruits? Oh, and one more thing, brief them about our Divisions regulation and guide them around the barrack. I will hold an assembly tomorrow to introduce the new recruits.

Yes, Captain. 6th Seat Fujisawa respectfully said, and then hesitantly asked: Uhh, what should I tell 3rd Seat Murai Captain?

Ah ha ha, tell 3rd Seat Murai that I have something to discuss with Captain Kyraku, and tell him hell be in charge while Im away.

The 10th Division Members that were in charge of recruitment in Shin Academy face-palmed as they all knew that their Captain just wanted to slack off and had a drink. Then again, they understood that Muyang had done so much for them that he was basically the busiest person in the 10th Division, but 3rd Seat Murai would undeniably suffer.

6th Seat Fujisawa could only offer her condolences for Murai Kana in her heart.

Shinji, Lisa asked you to spy on me, right?

Muyang asked Hirako Shinji on their way to the tavern.

Yeah, but its such a pain, so I refuse. Hirako Shinji said with a broken face.

Your eyes are so lifeless like a dead fish. What happened? I cant bear to see it.

Then dont. Today is so boring. Are you telling me to make an excited face or something?

Muyang then pondered. If Shinji did put on a happy face, would he still be Hirako Shinji? The impression that he got from Hirako Shinji was a carefree and outgoing person, be it the Visoreds leader or the 10th Division Lieutenant Shinji right now.

but Kimura, Lisa, she

I know.

What are you going to do?

I dont know.

Hirako Shinji glanced at Muyang and knew that it would come to this.

You really are such a You are a Captain now. If you

Stop pestering me! I just want to have a drink and relax right now. I really dont know what to do!

Muyang smiled wryly. He was really clueless when it came to dealing with emotional-related matters like this, so there was nothing he could do except for dragging it on.

You are Hirako Shinji just shook his head when he saw the bitter smile on Muyangs face, forget it, you can figure it out yourself anyway. But are you fine with just dragging this on?

I dont know. Lets set that aside for later. Lets just have a drink for now. Muyang just wanted to have a drink and let the time decide what he should do, so he picked up the pace.

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