"Yūshirō, go and play."
Arriving at Kenma's study, Yoruichi waved away the little tail behind her.
Hearing his sister's words, Yūshirō glanced timidly at the stern-faced Kenma.
In his young mind, he wasn't particularly fond of this brother-in-law who had appeared out of nowhere.
He even faintly disliked him.
Every time he saw Kenma's serious face, his heart would tremble with a strange sense of fear, and he would instinctively become reserved.
He just wanted to play with his sister. It had been fine for two or three days, but he hadn't expected to actually run into his brother-in-law today.
Now, hearing his sister Yoruichi's words, he was instantly relieved and left with a nearby attendant.
Kenma also waved a hand at Shisui, who disappeared with a whoosh.
Only he and Yoruichi were left in the room.
"Sit."
There was also a tea room in Kenma's study, separated only by a paper door.
Pointing casually at the seat in front of the table, Kenma sat in the main seat and began to prepare tea.
Yoruichi sat down casually and, seeing the scene, commented, "This proprietary manner of yours makes me feel like a guest. I'm the one who's the head of the family. All the houses and land here are mine."
Kenma ignored her words, simply brewing two cups of tea and pushing one in front of Yoruichi.
"Yes, you are the head of the family, but the old lord has put me in charge of managing it, precisely to prevent you from squandering the family fortune."
"I say, do you underestimate me that much? When have I ever..."
Yoruichi's breath caught. As she spoke, her momentum gradually faded.
She was somewhat self-aware of her own personality. Although Kenma's words were blunt, she really couldn't refute them.
"Forget it, forget it. I'm not here to argue with you about this."
Yoruichi got straight to the point.
"Kenma, I've thought about it while you were away these past few days. There are some aspects where I was wrong."
"Because of Father's arrangement, I had a negative opinion of you, and I would unconsciously take out some of my anger on you. That was my mistake. Please forgive me."
Yoruichi's words, which sounded quite like a realization, made Kenma raise an eyebrow, a little incredulous.
"These words... did the old lord guide you, or did Third Seat Urahara teach you?"
"These are my own realizations!"
Yoruichi's tone was tinged with exasperation. She slammed her hand on the table, causing a couple of drops of tea to splash from the cup.
Although she had indeed received some reminders from her father, and had also seen Urahara Kisuke and gotten some detailed analysis about Kenma from him, seeing Kenma's attitude, it was clear he looked down on her from the bottom of his heart. This made a fire rise in Yoruichi's heart.
"You really do look down on me, don't you?"
For some reason, she just didn't want to show weakness in front of Kenma, and even more so, she didn't want him to underestimate her.
Even though she knew she should lower her stance right now, there was still a stubbornness in her heart that prevented her from showing weakness.
"How could I?" Kenma said seriously. "You are a great noble of the Shihoin clan and my wife. And I am an honest man, and your husband. How could I possibly look down on you!"
"It is you, Yoruichi, who are being too sensitive."
Kenma had married into the Shihoin family, but it wasn't for Yoruichi's person.
His purpose was very simple: he was after the Shihoin clan's noble status, privileges, and vast wealth.
For the sake of the Shihoin clan, even knowing that his wife Yoruichi's brain was full of holes and waterlogged, Kenma wouldn't have the slightest disdain.
"Really? I don't believe you."
Yoruichi was half-convinced, staring straight at Kenma.
Her intuition was very accurate. She could sense a strange feeling from her fiancé's words and actions.
It wasn't exactly disdain, but it wasn't respect either. In short, it was very strange.
"Whether you believe it or not is your own business."
Kenma's expression did not change.
Yoruichi didn't dwell on it either. They could talk about it later.
The most urgent matter was to rescue her two followers as soon as possible.
"Tell me, what do you want with all this pressure? What do I have to do for you to let Suì-Fēng and Kisuke go?"
Kenma took a sip of tea and said slowly, "Speaking of which, the day of our wedding is approaching."
After all these days since the engagement, calculating the time, the wedding day was near.
"Yes, the family is already preparing for it," Yoruichi nodded and asked, "So your request is for me to cooperate with you during the wedding?"
"Don't worry, I know what's important. Even for the sake of my father's expectations, I will complete the wedding properly and will not cause any trouble. After the wedding, I will also be a respectful wife to you, and we can have children."
'So before this, you were actually thinking of causing trouble?'
Kenma shook his head secretly, his expectations for Yoruichi lowering a little more.
But to get Yoruichi's guarantee now at least put Kenma at ease.
"This is your duty as the head of the family and your obligation as a wife, not a condition for negotiation with me."
As he spoke, Kenma suddenly felt a strange sensation.
'This current situation... why does it feel like I'm doing something like NTR?'
'Using all sorts of means to force Yoruichi to leave Suì-Fēng and Urahara Kisuke, and then inserting myself in between...'
'After all this, it turns out I'm the yellow-haired one?'
Yoruichi said impolitely, "If that's the case, then what do you want?"
"Well..."
Kenma pretended to think for a moment, then slowly stated the request he had already thought of.
"After this incident, I believe that Third Seat Urahara has seriously violated the squad's regulations and is no longer suitable to be the captain of the Detention Unit."
The Detention Unit was the second division of Squad 2, responsible for guarding the Detention Tower, also known as the Maggot's Nest.
The ones imprisoned inside were all Shinigami who had been determined to be a threat to the Soul Society.
And this time, Suì-Fēng and Urahara Kisuke, the former captain of the unit, had been locked in there by Kenma.
"Alright. As the captain, I can give you my guarantee on this matter right now."
A light flashed in Yoruichi's eyes, and she understood.
"You want to take over the Detention Unit?"
"Yoruichi, you make me sound so terrible."
Kenma shook his head. "We are husband and wife, a family. How can we be so clearly divided? Isn't it all for the sake of the Shihoin clan, for the sake of Squad 2?"
"Oh?"
A look of disbelief appeared on Yoruichi's face.
Kenma ignored her subtle sarcasm and continued, "But the Detention Unit can't be without someone in charge. I happen to have a talent I'd like to recommend to you. I hope you'll agree."
"Ha, you say it so grandly... the fox's tail is finally showing," Yoruichi said with a wave of her hand. "Tell me, who are you recommending? I won't refuse."
"This person's name is Uchiha Fugaku. Appointing him to this position will definitely not disappoint you, Yoruichi."
"You mean it won't disappoint you, Kenma," Yoruichi repeated the name, then asked casually, "Uchiha? Is he related to Shisui?"
"Yes."
"Fine, no problem," Yoruichi nodded. "Then tomorrow, I will go to the barracks and issue the appointment."
Before, she had asked her father. Her father had analyzed the current situation for her and given her a way out.
Now, it was exactly as her father had predicted.
But to save those two, she could only agree to Kenma's request. She was also prepared to pay the price.
Right now, it was just the position of a unit captain, which was still within her acceptable range.
Seeing Yoruichi about to get up and leave, Kenma reached out and stopped her.
After sitting back down, Yoruichi's delicate brow furrowed, a hint of displeasure showing.
"What, you have another condition?"
"Yoruichi, there are two of them, so naturally, there are two matters," Kenma's tone was bland.
"You're really pushing your luck," an impatient look appeared on Yoruichi's face. She waved her hand repeatedly. "Tell me, tell me! Say it all at once! I'll agree to everything."
Kenma said faintly, "I want Urahara Kisuke and Hachi Shōryō to witness my sword release."
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