(Ryoto's pov)
Today was ti for another album viewing. Last ti, we stopped at my drunken adventure, so next was, of course, the Quincy eting. There wasn't much to see there, although Rin and I needed to explain what Quincy is and how their powers work. There were also photos of Isamu and his accidents. Rito looked like he had found his long-lost brother, which was even funnier when I explained to him how I helped Isamu and his wife get together. I even had evidence for that.
But seeing young Isamu was nostalgic. I also showcased my Quincy cross on a necklace that I got from my friend. I unconsciously smiled when I was telling that story.
Later, nothing much was happening, so there were many normal-looking photos. There were also many pictures of Rin and my training and even our little tournant in the Study Chamber. Now, that was a trip down mory lane. I completely forgot that it happened, but mories just slamd into when I saw the photos.
Then there was Bankai training, and when everyone saw my 'evil twin,' either they laughed nervously, made a joke at my expense, or, like in the case of our dear Rio, she thought that he looked cooler with a battle-hungry smile.
I needed to explain the Zanpakuto spirit, and what better way to do that than to show it? So, I did that.
Taking out Zangetsu, I brought him out with a thought.
While seeing him in photos and hearing the explanation about his existence is one thing, seeing Zangetsu appear in person is sothing completely different, and everyone's mouths went wide open.
"If you don't plan on catching flies, you should close your mouths." Zangetsu comnted in a snarky way.
"It's..." Rito started
"...Creepy." and Mikan ended.
"It's nice to see you too, pipsqueak." Zangetsu wasn't one to let soone else have the last word.
"Ey!"
"So your sword spirit looks exactly like you, but it's black and white. Not very original, if you ask ." Karma comnted with his easily recognizable smirk, but I found that what he said wasn't exactly correct, so I decided to correct him.
"It's not exactly 'sword spirit' as you have said. Zangetsu was born from my soul, is part of , and is Zanpakuto's spirit, but at the sa ti, he is a separate entity. It's complicated, and I myself am not sure how it works fully, but that's a gist of it."
"...So, a sword spirit?"
I sighed.
"In a way, but these two words are not enough to describe his nature. Zangetsu has his own thoughts, philosophy, and wishes. A lot of Shinigami can't talk to their Zanpakuto, and even if they do, so can't even get along with them, which makes them much much weaker as a result. To be stronger, you need to cooperate with your Zanpakuto, but even that is only the first step. Zanpakuto is not your weapon or partner. It is not part of you. You are a blade. He is , and I'm him, and without him, I wouldn't be standing here with all of you."
There was silence, but I could see Zangetsu opening one of his eyes slightly to take a glance at as if to say 'praise more'. Why did I get a tsundere for a sword? At least there is still Gyaku.
Suddenly, another person, or rather Zanpakuto, appeared. It was a Gyaru-styled woman, Rin's Zanpakuto, Tsunagari. She looked as cheerful as always, but Zangetsu didn't like that, as Tsunagari started chasing him. Both of them vanished in a spurt of speed.
"Well, let's resu the album viewing."
I decided to ignore what had just happened. I also wonder if he knew he could return to my inner world with a thought. I'm going to annoy him about that later.
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The photos continued, and there was a mont when Rin asked if she could be called Rin Yuuki. This particular picture didn't have text, nor were there any videos with sound. No, both of us just knew this mont by heart, and so we told that story.
"So you haven't married, but you beca Rin Yuuki?" Kaede asked, and Rin answered.
"Ryoto didn't want to marry even if we were a married couple in everything but na. He wanted Lala to be his first wife, even if it ant he would never marry at all. Don't get wrong. Ryoto loves all of us, but Lala is very important to him. She was his first love, helped him through his problems at his most vulnerable, and is pregnant with his child. It was the least he could do in his mind." ṘΆℕỖᛒÈ𐌔
Hearing Rin talk about like that was embarrassing. I didn't show it at all, but I couldn't hide it from Rin, who looked at . Just like , she didn't show any emotions, but I could feel amusent oozing out of her.
Then I was tackled, or at least there was an attempt as I stood strong. Looking down, I saw Lala, who was hugging . Her eyes were full of love, and her tail wrapped around my leg. I feel like if there weren't people around us, she would do much more than just give a very passionate kiss.
"Does that an that Yoruichi is Yoruichi Yuuki and Isane beca Isane Yuuki as well?" Mikan asked as her curiosity peaked.
"Actually, no. Yoruichi and Isane wanted to keep their surnas. Isane has sentintal feelings towards her surna, and Yoruichi couldn't change it even if she wanted because the Shihoin clan would throw a fit, and you didn't want to be an enemy of a Noble house."
At least I wasn't strong enough just yet. We were at an impasse. If they made an enemy of , they would regret it, and that was the sa case for , so we made an agreent. Today, they would be forced to bend the knee to . Also, as I was answering Mikan's question, Yoruichi jumped on my lap, and I started petting her. She seed tense but relaxed under my touch. It made slightly suspicious as if whatever we were talking about affected the cat, so I used all my senses to feel my new cat again. However, no matter what I used, she seed like an ordinary cat.
Maybe it's just my mood affecting her. I really should fix my paranoia soon.
It didn't take long for another controversial picture to appear.
""""WHAT!!!!!!!""""
Everyone scraped at the top of their lungs as they saw a photo of holding three babies, their mothers in the background, lying in their beds.
"What?" I asked innocently, although I knew the source of their shock.
"Y-you... you are a father!!?" Kaede asked with wide eyes, and that was a question that everyone in the room.
"Yes. Proud father of five, in fact. Three different mothers and sohow the sa birthday, just like triplets. Later on, I also adopted two additional children which doesn't make them any less of my children than the others. We should see their photos soon."
"Ryoto, how old they are right now?" Mikan again asked, which was a fair question.
"They are about 150 years old. Give or take a few decades. We don't count years that much in Soul Society. What are you curious about your nephews, Mikan-obaa-san~?"
I teased her, and it earned a pillow to the face from my blushing younger sister.
After this revelation, we didn't look at any more photos since Rin and I were bombarded with questions about our children, and talking about them was very relaxing.
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