Instead of offering any comfort to the graduates’ grievances, Seinosuke Yamada seemed to find a trace of amusement in them.
He simply continued explaining the various sectors and taboo rules of the Seireitei.
After spending a good half of the day, as dusk drew near, Seinosuke Yamada finally brought the graduates to the gates of the Squad 4 barracks.
It had to be said that the overall style of the Seireitei was based on white—solemn, pure, and grand.
However, within the grounds of the Squad 4 barracks, perhaps to ease the anxiety of patients or due to Captain Unohana’s personal preference, beautiful flowers and plants were cultivated everywhere.
A delicate fragrance and a vibrant sense of life filled the air, seemingly soothing the graduates’ tense nerves.
Throughout the barracks, the emblem of the Squad 4 flower—the gentian—could be seen everywhere.
Upon returning to the Squad 4 barracks, Seinosuke Yamada’s expression lost some of its cold aloofness.
While introducing the barracks to the graduates, he did not forget to mention the history of Squad 4.
“Legend has it that Kaido was created by Master Tenjiro Kirinji, and it was Captain Unohana who further popularized and perfected the medical system…” “The gentian flower, the emblem of our Squad 4, was also chosen by Master Tenjiro Kirinji.
It carries three main meanings in the language of flowers.
First: ‘Loving the sorrowful you,’ meaning Squad 4 will protect the sorrow and vulnerability of every patient.” “Second: ‘Noble and elegant,’ which represents the hope that Squad 4 members will always maintain a noble and elegant demeanor.” “Third: ‘Resilient and enduring,’ which serves as a reminder that Squad 4 must never give up, no matter what difficulties we face, and that we must remain steadfast in our chosen path for a long time to come!” Hearing Seinosuke Yamada’s somewhat sentimental words, many of the graduates felt a stir in their hearts.
They felt the unique cultural heritage and dedication of Squad 4, and their perception of Yamada’s sharp-tongued, mischievous persona began to change slightly.
*This man…
on the surface, he’s so sharp-tongued and obnoxious, but perhaps he has a soft and steadfast heart inside…* Just as the graduates’ gaze toward the Squad 4 Lieutenant began to shift, Seinosuke Yamada’s voice suddenly cut through their thoughts.
“We’re here.
Ahead of us is the mortuary run by Squad 4.
It’s also where all the corpses in the Seireitei are preserved, and it will be your starting point in Squad 4…” As the graduates’ faces turned pale and unsightly, a faint smirk finally broke through the coldness on Seinosuke Yamada’s face.
“Don’t be afraid.
Those are the bodies of our fallen comrades.
You must take good care of them…” ??!!
Under Seinosuke Yamada’s mischievous voice, the graduates looked at him as if they were looking at a demon.
Even Makoto Senju’s eyes twitched slightly.
He couldn’t help but recall his experience when he first started interning at a hospital in his previous life.
That was truly…
a tragic time.
He had been nothing more than a tool to run errands and do all kinds of dirty, exhausting chores, with almost zero chance to actually diagnose or treat patients.
To think that after his unexpected sudden death and reincarnation into this world, he would have to start all over again—and from a mortuary guarding corpses, no less.
At this moment, even Makoto Senju couldn’t help but look at Seinosuke Yamada with a hint of resentment.
Staying in a place like the mortuary…
was he supposed to plant his seeds inside those corpses, only for his expectations to eventually turn to dust along with them?
However, as Seinosuke Yamada took in the graduates’ expressions, a flash of amusement crossed his eyes.
*I got drenched in the rain back then, so why should you guys get to hold an umbrella?* *Everyone gets drenched!* As Seinosuke Yamada appeared, several Squad 4 members wearing shihakusho emerged from the mortuary with joyful expressions.
“Lieutenant Yamada, you’re finally back…” “Are these the rookies?
Outstanding!” “Finally…
finally, we can rotate out!” One female Soul Reaper was even so emotional that tears welled up in her eyes, looking at the graduates as if they had found their savior.
Immediately, the smarter ones among the graduates understood.
These seniors weren’t from the previous batch of graduates, waiting for the new recruits to replace them, were they?
However, before the graduates could raise any objections or questions, those Squad 4 members dragged them toward the interior of the mortuary, seemingly impatient to begin the handover.
Among them, Makoto Senju, who was exceptionally handsome and naturally exuded an approachable aura, was directly grabbed by that female Soul Reaper.
“My name is Risa Aoki.
How should I address you, junior?
Don’t worry, the work at the mortuary is very relaxed.
More importantly, it provides a great opportunity for rookies to further study and familiarize themselves with Kaido, medicine, and spiritual body structures…” Watching this petite, delicate, girl-next-door-like Risa Aoki babble on, a cold sweat broke out on Makoto Senju’s forehead.
A mortuary…
wasn’t this basically the hospital morgue?
It was certainly quiet.
After all, the fallen comrades lying inside were unlikely to sit up and make a fuss…
Or rather, if the mortuary ever got busy, that would mean a truly massive disaster had struck.
However, Makoto Senju hadn’t joined Squad 4 just to discuss the meaning of life with cadavers.
Aside from wanting to continue the medical path he had just started in his previous life, he also wanted to take the opportunity to plant seeds in the Soul Reapers of the Seireitei.
If this was how it was going to be, he might as well have joined Squad 11 first and filled the entire squad with seeds.
At this moment, Makoto Senju recalled Seinosuke Yamada’s obnoxious smile from earlier.
Sure enough…
he had celebrated too early!
Even the grand speech Seinosuke Yamada had just delivered about the language of the gentian flower felt like pure nonsense and deception.
What “loving the sorrowful you,” “noble and elegant,” “resilient and enduring”…
The fallen comrades lying inside were certainly sorrowful, but Makoto Senju’s love didn’t overflow to that extent!
And staying in a mortuary, what was there to talk about being noble and elegant?
Instead, that “resilient and enduring” line was probably just Yamada’s way of encouraging them so they wouldn’t abandon their posts!
*That bastard Seinosuke Yamada really is sharp-tongued, mischievous, and black-hearted…* Just as he was about to be dragged through the doors of the mortuary by Risa Aoki, Seinosuke Yamada, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up.
“Risa, I still have some business with Makoto Senju.”