WE DO knot ALWAYS LOVE YOU Part 12 full translation

Marriage Registration

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pages 129-137



6th Division Barracks - Lieutenant’s room.

After they finished submitting their documents to the Higher Order Spirit Rank Administration Bureau earlier than expected, they had quite some time left until the Noble Assembly reception counter was opened which they had to visit next, Renji who was accompanied by Rukia, came to pack things up at his private quarters.

“You haven’t tidied up at all!?”

As soon as she opened the (fusuma) sliding screen, Rukia was dumbfounded​ by the disastrous scene before her.

Surrounding the futon that was laid out at the centre of the room, clothes, books, a soccer ball to muscle training goods, every possible item was scattered about in utter chaos.

“It’s because I was occupied one way or another It couldn’t be helped you know!? There’s a box over there, so you can gradually pack everything in however you want”

“It’s okay to do it however we want? But shouldn’t we consider sorting it out……”

“Nah, right now speed is essential! We’ll sort everything out at our new home!”

Whilst wondering whether or not that would be the reality, Rukia began packing things up off of the floor and into the box.

Officially seated members who are 9th seat or above, are given private rooms within the squad barracks. Most people go to sleep and wake up there, however people wishing to live outside the squad barracks are given a class of housing appropriate to their station. No more than one room of a housing complex is rented out to those up to 3rd seat, but when it comes to captains and vice captains, they are provided with detached housing large enough to be called ‘mansions’.

Until now, Renji was living at the squad barracks, Rukia at the Kuchiki mansion, after the establishment of their marriage they will both utilise that system and move into a mansion together built in the central first sector.

“This looks okay! I’ll tidy up bit by bit later myself. Thanks, Rukia!”

“This is……enough? ……alright”

To Rukia, the place still seemed like it was cluttered, but she convinced herself it’s good enough if the person himself says it’s okay.

“There’s still a little time. Drink some tea or……”

Breaking Renji off mid-sentence, “Renji san!”, the third seat of the 6th division, Yuki Rickichi came running down the hallway whilst waving his hands.

“That’s good! Made it in time!”

“What is it Rickichi? What do you want with me?”

“Well both of you rather than just Renji san. And not me but my younger brother”

“Me also?”

“Younger brother?”

“Younger brother, I’ll call him”, the pair turned their heads as he left them on that spot, Rickichi continued to run through the hallway. Not even a minute had passed and Rickichi had returned accompanied by the 13th division’s Yuki Ryūnosuke.

“You…… you’re Yuki Ryūnosuke!? Aren’t you stationed on duty!?”

“Heh! I apologise! Shino san should be undertaking those duties sufficiently, so please pardon my intrusion~~!!”

Ryūnosuke said, energetically dashing to kneel down on the ground before them.

“Urahara san wants to convey to the vice captain that you should feel more at ease than usual because Tsukabishi Tessai san will join in aiding Shino san……”

Madarame Shino is Ryūnosuke’s companion, they are a two person set-up stationed on duty in Karakura Town.

“That being the case there is no need to worry……”

“Do you know each other?”

“I am a soldier of the 13th division. I am tasked with an on-going mission in Karakura town”

“And he’s my brother! It seems this guy has a package for the two of you from Urahara Kisuke san.”

Prompted by Rikichi, Ryūnosuke removed something wrapped in a (furoshiki) cloth that he was carrying on his back, he held out a box that was inside it to the pair.

“For some reason, I’m afraid to open it……”

Renji who accepted the case, placed his hand over the the lid.

“Yeah……because it’s a gift from that guy……”

Rukia who appeared as if she was being hidden by Renji’s body, watched intently as his hand worked to open the box.

Just before the box was completely opened, a puff of white smoke appeared from inside, Urahara’s voice began to play out, “Hell~o~! It’s been awhile since I last contacted you~!”

“Whaaa!?”

“Huuuuh!?

Regardless of the fact that Renji had thrown down the box in shock, the voice continued to stream out. Ryūnosuke crouched down appearing to be protecting his head with both arms, Rikichi, unable to remain standing due to the surprise, fell on his backside.

"Kuchiki san, Abarai san, congratulations on your marriage!”

Sounds of a fanfare reverberated in addition to his voice.

"Did you tell him about it?” Renji inquired, Rukia shook her head from side to side.

“It’s the second day off duty together for you both, so that must mean today, to start with, you should have gone to the High Spirit Bureau, after experiencing the trauma of the waiting time at the Personnel Bureau, the two of you set out from early morning, however you unexpectedly finished early, since there is time until the next public office is opened, this time you should be returning to the 6th division’s barracks to tidy up the lieutenant’s room, seeing as Abarai san is well acquainted with Yuki Rikichi san, I thought I’d get Rikichi san’s younger brother Ryūnosuke san to go there~”

“You’re practically a psychic aren’t you!!”

Renji yelled whilst sweating. Of course, Urahara couldn’t respond because it was a recording.

“Because I am indebted to you both, I have also prepared a special gift for you from Urahara Shop!”

In an instant the white smoke cleared away and its contents became exposed.

“Tenikui* (*lit. transfer posts) Warp Assistor~!!”

Inside, there were red pegs and blue pegs, eight of each no bigger than one’s palm, and fitted into the space that was empty, there was a silver coloured plate with 'Tenikui Warp Assistor’ carved onto it.

“Those pegs were made using the technology of the Tenkai Kecchu*, with this you are able to transfer items instantly between two points when you enclose something with four of these pegs of the same colour! I have sent two sets for the two of you who will be living together outside of the barracks after this, so now you are able to move things between your house and respective barracks in an instant!”

(*Tenkai Kecchu - think back to the fake Karakura Town arc, it’s the device Urahara created to swap out the real KT with the fake i.e. those four giant pillars)

“Teleportation!? That’s insanely convenient isn’t it!!”

“It’s certainly convenient but……”

Rukia feeling precautious, thought it was too good to be true.

“I’ve made similar things in the past but, the captain commander scolded me saying 'What if our enemies manage to use that to crowd us and attack!'……well for that reason please use this secretly~”

“It’s for that reason he shouldn’t spread such a thing……”

“Well, but still……! It’s okay if we use it secretly……”

“We can’t possibly use something Genryuusai dono said no to can we!?”

“Incidentally, Kurotsuchi san has used and installed something similar to this throughout the Seireitei~”

“See I told you so!”

“What do you mean 'I told you so’! Captain Kurotsuchi can go as far as using experimental things like this because he’s in a position where he’s expected to develop technology……”

"Which reminds me, the Shinigami Women’s Association also used a warp device installed by Nemu san when going to their hideout.”

“……huh?”

“But……!”

“And then, Omaeda san also paid Kurotsuchi san a great deal of money, making it possible for him to warp between his home and his squad barracks”

“Alright, let’s use it! This device is already being widely used!”

When Rukia declared as such, with a *woosh* Renji posed victoriously.

“……I think by this point Kuchiki San would have also given in, so the explanation of the product is now over!”

Knowing her thoughts were being read perfectly, she let out a groan in annoyance.

“Well then, Kuchiki san, Abarai san, I wish you everlasting happiness! ……please talk to me if you have any worries. I can offer advice, whatever I am able to do”

“We should have nothing to fear if we could get advice from the founder and former director of the Department of Research and Development! Should we?”

“Ah……really……”

How many times has this person helped them? No matter how desperate the situation was, he always devised countermeasures, and managed to show them the path forward.

Rukia’s heart overflowed with gratitude.

“Furthermore please note, this voice recording will not automatically terminate, as long as the box stays open it will loop repeatedly……Hell~o~! It’s been awhile since I last contacted yo-”

Rukia quickly closed the box. Renji silently took it, without pause he tied the lid with a spare hair cord so that it would not open.

“……I get the impression that Urahara san is ‘that sort of person’ huh……”

Rikichi muttered with regret. For the soldiers who have never actually encountered Urahara, their knowledge of his remarkable feats comes from 'Seireitei Communication’, and there are many people who see him as a hero. Rikichi was also one of those people.

“I was also inspired by him, until I actually met him……”

Hinting at the implication that he isn’t inspired by Urahara anymore, Ryūnosuke sighed. As for, Rukia it was easy to imagine the possibility of him being put through various practical jokes by Urahara whilst he was stationed on duty.

“There is no other person who is as reliable as him when it came to times of war……”

“If Urahara san isn’t being revered by this guy, then that must mean there is peace in the Human World too, am I right? It’s a good thing, don’t you think?”

Renji said with a laugh.

“That’s true……” Rukia said with a soft expression whilst nodding in agreement.

End.

