At night, Natsuhiko lay on the quilt and curled up together. Next to him was Rukia, and to Rukia's right was Sanada Emi.
In their house, there were only two quilts. Renji Abarai, Hei Imide and Ryoji Ito slept together, while Natsuhiko lived with Rukia Sanada Emi.
Although Natsuhiko is a male, he is only eleven years old. He looks like a child to Rukia and Sanada Emi, and they don't think much about it.
Feeling Xia Yan trembling, Lucia turned sideways, her warm body pressed against Xia Yan's back, and a pair of arms hugged Xia Yan.
Xia Yan turned his head and saw a pair of bright eyes, it was Lucia.
She hugged Xia Yan and said softly: "Go to sleep."
Natsuhiko's face was a little rosy, and Rukia's body had grown. Although her body was still thin, there were differences between men and women after all.
However, Lucia's embrace was very warm. Xia Yan, with the idea of following the emergency, huddled in Lucia's arms, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.
. . .
Winter in Soul Society is not much different from the real world. It only lasts for three months. By the end of February of the next year, the weather begins to warm up and spring enters.
After the winter, the density of spirit seeds of Ryoji Ito and Emi Imadeira and Sanada decreased a lot, and they became weaker than before.
The results of a year's training between the two were completely consumed in one winter.
If this continues, the three of them will have no hope of even surviving, let alone improving their spiritual pressure.
This is also why the three people died before Renji Abarai became the God of Death and returned to the Xudiao District, leaving only three graves.
These three people were Xia Yan's benefactors. In order to save him, they fought against the murderers in Chenji District. After knowing their fate, Xia Yan was naturally unwilling to let them die.
But now I am still very weak and cannot change the fate of others. I can only hope to find a way to save them when I go to Zhenyang Spiritual Arts Academy.
When spring comes, it means that Rukia Abarai and Natsuhiko have to leave here. Ryoji Ito and the other three realize this and look a little uneasy.
February passed and March soon came. On this day, Renji Abarai called everyone together and said with a serious look: "The registration period for Zhenou Spiritual Arts Academy will start in two days and will last for ten years. It’s time, so I, Lucia and Xia Yan will leave the day after tomorrow.”
Hearing this, Sanada Emi looked a little gloomy and said, "Are you leaving?"
Lucia looked a little reluctant and said, "Yes, we have to leave."
Ito Ryoji lowered his head and said: "If you leave, there will be no one to protect us. If winter comes, we won't be able to survive."
This winter, without Renji Abarai, Rukia Natsuhiko and the others going out to steal steamed buns, they might not be able to survive the coldest days.
Renji Abarai patted them on the shoulders and said, "Don't worry, we will come back. We will bring food back in winter, so you don't have to be hungry and full."
Imadeira's eyes lit up and he said, "Really?"
Renji Abarai smiled and said, "Of course it's true. Seireitei has everything and a lot of delicious food. I can bring it to you."
Ryoji Ito looked at the two of them expectantly and said, "Then you have to hurry up."
Rukia nodded and said, "We will work hard to practice at Zhenou Spiritual Arts Academy and strive to become a Shinigami as soon as possible."
Sanada Emi was still a little reluctant to give up, holding Rukia's hand and talking to the side, while Ito Ryoji and Imidehei were a little silent.
The six stayed together for the next two days until the day after tomorrow, when the three decided to leave.
On this morning, Ryoji Ito, Hei Imade, and Emi Sanada sent them out of the Urodori area. Standing at the entrance of the Urodori area, everyone's expression was filled with reluctance.
The relationship between Xia Yan, Ito Ryoji and the other two is relatively weak, as they have only known each other for three months, but Abarai and Rukia have known them for decades. Over the long years, they have taken care of each other and relied on each other, which is why they have been able to persist until now.
This separation is destined to separate them into two worlds. Even if they can see each other again, they will not be as close as they are now.
Rukia hugged Emi Sanada, then looked at Ryoji Ito and Hei Imide, and said, "You are men, so you must take good care of Emi."
Ito Ryoji nodded and said, "Don't worry, big sister. We will take good care of Huimei."
Imide Ping said reluctantly: "You must come back soon."
"We will."
After Abarai hugged the three of them one after another, he looked at Rukia and Natsuhiko and said, "Then let's set off."
Everyone reluctantly separated, and when they reached the end of the road, they could vaguely see the figures of Ryoji Ito and three others standing at the entrance of the village.
"goodbye."
Rukia stopped and waved her hands towards them with tears in her eyes.
"goodbye."
There was a vague sound in the distance.
Renji Abarai's eyes turned red when he saw this scene, he turned his head away and said, "Okay, let's go."
Lucia nodded, and the three of them walked out of the Xu Diao area and walked towards the Seireitei.
Soul Society is divided into two parts, namely Rukongai and Seireitei. Seireitei is in the center, and Rukongai is located in the four directions of southeast, northwest and Seireitei. The larger the number of the area, the farther it is from Seireitei. The farther the distance.
They were located in Xu Diao District, District 78, Minami Rukong Street, which was very far away from Seireitei. If they wanted to reach Seireitei, they had to walk a long road.
The three of them walked for a day, walking more than 40 streets, and arrived at Jinlin District, District 32, Nan Rukong Street.
The place is already very peaceful, with no bandits or wasteland, only calm streets and people coming and going.
At the same time, these people were very wary of outsiders. When they saw the three men in simple clothes, they consciously distanced themselves.
The three of them didn't care and just rested under the tree. It was already spring and the temperature was rising. Living in the wilderness would not feel the slightest cold.
The next morning, the three of them left without saying a word and continued to Seireitei.
At this time, more and more people appeared on the road. Many people walked together and burst towards Seireitei.
Near noon, they walked to Jing'an District, the 20th District, found a tree and rested under it.
But at this moment, a voice sounded, "Are you also going to take the examination of Zhenyang Spiritual Arts Academy?"
Hearing this voice, Xia Yan looked up and saw a yellow-haired boy in front of him, wearing a kimono. The left side of his hair covered his left eye. The pupil of his right eye was blue and his face was calm.
Seeing the iconic hair, a figure appeared in Xia Yan's mind:
The future deputy captain of the third division, and the acting captain of the third division after Gin Ichimaru left, Izuru Kira.