Hearing Shigure's words, Kotetsu Isane's eyes moved.
She asked carefully: "Vice-Captain Segawa, may I ask, is there some urgent matter you need to discuss with Captain Unohana?"
To be willing to wait quietly for an entire afternoon, there must be something important...
Kotetsu Isane thought to herself.
Shigure naturally knew she would have this question, and said directly:
"Actually, recently I've encountered some problems in my swordsmanship training."
"And previously, I heard Captain Ukitake mention that Captain Unohana of the 4th Division has very profound swordsmanship, having already reached the top-level 'tenth dan.'"
"So this time, I came to seek her guidance."
Shigure finished speaking slowly with a smile.
His words mixed truth and fiction together, making them more believable.
After all, Ukitake Jushiro had indeed told him about Unohana Retsu's swordsmanship cultivation.
As for the "problems in swordsmanship training," that was completely fabricated by Shigure.
After all, when he completed the check-in mission 30 at the Spiritual Arts Academy, his swordsmanship level was already undoubtedly "proficient."
Since then, he hadn't engaged in any deep swordsmanship training.
Hearing Shigure's words, Kotetsu Isane's heart stirred.
Over these past two months, she had heard her sister Kotetsu Kiyone tell her many times about Segawa Shigure.
According to Kotetsu Kiyone's description, this was a vice-captain who was very gentle with everyone. Despite having formidable strength and holding the position of vice-captain, he didn't put on airs at all.
Anyone who greeted him would receive a smile in response.
She spared no praise when speaking of this vice-captain.
But she had also said a few words that left a deep impression on Kotetsu Isane.
"Although Vice-Captain Segawa has so many good qualities, but..."
"He always seems uninterested in everything. I wonder if he has any unique hobbies..."
"Because he's so strong, we rarely see him appear in the training grounds..."
Kotetsu Kiyone had said this with a somewhat curious tone.
When Kotetsu Isane heard those words, she thought Shigure would be someone who had nothing left to pursue in any aspect.
But now, Kotetsu Isane's preconceptions were shattered.
So even geniuses have their own constraints and troubles...
Seeing Kotetsu Isane hadn't spoken for a while, Shigure spoke up:
"Vice-Captain Kotetsu?"
"Hmm... eh?" Kotetsu Isane realized she had been lost in thought.
Her face turned slightly red, and she quickly said: "I was being rude just now... Vice-Captain Segawa."
"It's fine." Shigure smiled, then stood up and said:
"Since there's still some time before Captain Unohana returns, I'll take a look around. Please continue with your duties, Vice-Captain Kotetsu."
Kotetsu Isane nodded upon hearing this, "Please go ahead, Vice-Captain Segawa."
Shigure turned and walked out.
Watching Shigure leave, Kotetsu Isane's thoughts began to wander again.
Kotetsu Isane also knew that Captain Unohana's swordsmanship level was very high.
However, since the 4th Division served as the medical squad, as the leader of the team, Unohana Retsu had always been responsible for healing work.
So Kotetsu Isane had almost never seen her fight seriously.
She only knew that as one of the most senior among Seireitei's current captains, her strength was deeply hidden.
No wonder the genius Segawa would come looking for the captain...
On this side, Shigure, who had left the office, naturally didn't know Kotetsu Isane's thoughts.
He indeed had nothing else to do, so he began wandering around the 4th Division barracks.
If it were wartime or some emergency moment, this behavior would certainly be condemned.
But now it was peacetime, so no one would say anything.
...
The afternoon passed in a flash.
At dusk, Shigure finally waited for Unohana Retsu's return.
"Captain!"
"Captain Unohana!"
Unohana Retsu was currently carrying a woven basket in her hand, filled with unknown medicinal materials.
Facing the greetings from squad members, she wore a gentle and serene smile on her face, responding to each one.
But at this moment, an unexpected figure suddenly appeared in her sight.
Segawa Shigure.
Seeing Unohana Retsu's slightly surprised expression, Shigure smiled and bowed respectfully:
"Captain Unohana, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"Hmm?"
Unohana made a soft questioning sound.
3rd Seat Iemura beside her immediately explained respectfully:
"Captain Unohana, Vice-Captain Segawa arrived at the barracks at noon and has been quietly waiting for your return."
Hearing this, Unohana Retsu showed a smile on her face again.
"Captain Segawa rarely comes here... Is there some urgent matter?"
Shigure raised his head and said:
"There are some matters regarding training that I came to seek your guidance on."
"Oh?"
Unohana Retsu heard this and her eyes flickered slightly.
Then, she stepped forward and said softly:
"Then, please follow me, Vice-Captain Segawa."
"Yes." Shigure replied and followed.
Leaving the outer courtyard, they entered the inner courtyard of the 4th Division barracks.
The two walked in the corridor, one in front and one behind.
Unohana Retsu walked ahead, while Shigure maintained a distance of about one step, following behind.
Seeing this, Unohana Retsu smiled and said:
"There's no need to be so formal, Vice-Captain Segawa. Please catch up."
Hearing Unohana Retsu say this, Shigure naturally had no objections.
"Yes." Shigure replied, then quickened his pace slightly, catching up to walk alongside her.
At this time, Unohana Retsu turned her face toward him and asked with a smile:
"So, what does the genius Vice-Captain Segawa need to ask me about?"
"Let me say first, what I can teach is also quite limited."
Hearing this, Shigure also smiled and said:
"What I'm asking about, you can definitely teach me."
Unohana Retsu's smile remained unchanged, "That's quite interesting. So, let's hear it?"
She was indeed somewhat curious.
After all, the power Shigure had displayed before was almost perfect in every aspect.
And this was while he was hiding his true strength.
In Unohana Retsu's view, his full hidden strength could almost match anyone except the Captain-Commander.
So she was curious about what Shigure wanted to ask about.
Shigure smiled and said unhurriedly:
"I would like... Captain Unohana to teach me swordsmanship."
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