Bleach: The Unique Time Zanpakutō

Isane Kotetsu cautiously extended her right hand in greeting, her face showing a mixture of awkwardness and timidity.

Kyōraku Callum's fighting style had clearly left a significant psychological impact; otherwise, even her introverted nature wouldn't explain such apprehension.

"L-Lieutenant Kyōraku," she stammered, "Pleased to meet you!"

The final phrase seemed to have taken all her courage. Isane Kotetsu closed her eyes tightly, bowing deeply.

Kyōraku Callum was taken aback by her reaction. He'd never encountered someone so shy before.

"Uh, pleased to meet you too," he replied.

Retsu Unohana watched the interaction with satisfaction, smiling. "Since you two seem to be getting along, I won't interrupt. I have a lot of paperwork to attend to."

She turned and left, leaving Isane Kotetsu and Kyōraku Callum standing at the entrance to the 6th Medical Squad barracks.

The atmosphere became heavy with silence. Kyōraku Callum, observing Isane Kotetsu's evasive posture, felt a headache coming on. How was he supposed to communicate with her? He couldn't exactly hold a Zanpakutō to her throat.

The thought of the consequences caused him to quickly abandon that idea. A gentler approach was definitely needed.

He sighed, breaking the silence. "Isane, would you mind explaining my duties?"

Isane Kotetsu kept her head down, her fingers nervously twisting together, as if studying whether they could be tied into a knot. Kyōraku Callum's sudden words startled her. In her fluster, she spoke even more disjointedly.

"This, that..."

After a moment, she finally calmed down. Kyōraku Callum stood patiently beside her.

"The lieutenant's responsibilities primarily involve tasks the squad members cannot handle," Isane Kotetsu finally managed to say, having regained her composure.

"For example?" Kyōraku Callum asked, his interest piqued.

"Treating injured patients, providing emergency medical care in dangerous locations, mediating disputes between members of different squads..."

As they continued to talk, Isane Kotetsu gradually relaxed. She realized Kyōraku Callum wasn't as ruthless as he'd seemed the day before. Just as Captain Unohana had said, he was easy to get along with.

She recalled rumors circulating within the division about the former lieutenant, Yamada Seinosuke, repeatedly harassing Kyōraku Callum before he joined the 4th Division. Perhaps that had been one of the reasons for Kyōraku Callum's forceful response.

Isane Kotetsu continued to contemplate this, while Kyōraku Callum stroked his chin, considering his future plans.

Bang bang!

Shortly after they sat down inside the barracks, another knock came at the door—urgent and insistent.

Kyōraku Callum stood and opened the door.

"Lieutenant Kyōraku!" the person said. "The 11th Division has multiple critically injured members; we need to provide emergency medical care immediately."

It was Hanatarō Yamada, the Shinigami who had guided Kyōraku Callum earlier. While timid, he was a highly responsible member, and Kyōraku Callum had appointed him vice-lieutenant yesterday.

Before Kyōraku Callum could respond, Isane Kotetsu abruptly stood up, her voice filled with urgency.

"Prepare the emergency medical equipment immediately!"

Mid-sentence, she remembered this wasn't her squad, and Kyōraku Callum was in charge.

"It's alright, Isane," Kyōraku Callum said, unconcerned. "You take charge of this. I'll observe and learn."

Isane Kotetsu's eyes brightened; this current lieutenant was far superior to his predecessor.

The 6th Medical Squad quickly assembled, preparing all necessary emergency supplies. Isane Kotetsu and Kyōraku Callum left immediately for the 11th Division. As a combat division, such situations were unfortunately common for the 11th.

Upon arriving at the 11th Division barracks, they discovered the situation was far more serious than they'd anticipated.

Numerous Shinigami lay on their beds, eyes closed, breathing faintly, teetering on the brink of death.

They bore numerous gruesome wounds; some looked as if their bodies had been ripped apart. Blood had soaked through the white sheets.

"Why are there only two of you?" a bald Shinigami barked, his voice filled with rage. "Where are the rest of the 4th Division members?! If anything happens to my men, you'll both pay the price!"

Isane Kotetsu, her expression firm, walked directly towards the most severely injured Shinigami.

A vibrant green light emanated from her hands as she channeled a substantial amount of spiritual pressure to seal the wounds.

"Third Seat Ikkaku Madarame , I suggest you watch your tone."

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