At the same time, he finally understood what Byakuya had been saying earlier.
"Wait, you mean, Sister-in-law Hisana was revived!!?" Renji Abarai was very shocked. "Yuki Sora, that's that man's name?"
"Th-this..." Renji was lost for words.
If one told him how strong Sora was, Renji couldn't comprehend it. In his mind, the strongest was Zaraki Kenpachi. But Zaraki didn't compare to Sora either.
But now, seeing Hisana revived before his very eyes, Renji understood.
Faced with someone possessing such power, no amount of servility from the Kuchiki Clan was too much.
And most importantly, they had the opportunity. Other families didn't even have the qualification to flatter Sora.
Naturally, Renji understood why Byakuya had acted as if he was cutting ties.
Some things, some people, were indeed beyond human reach.
But once a person reached that level, they were no longer human. They were a god.
At this moment, Sora was clearly that god.
So Renji understood even more why Byakuya had brought him here.
He still cared for his Lieutenant, not wanting him to go down the wrong path. This was a final warning.
This whole situation was due to Renji's low level. Byakuya had done nothing wrong.
It was Renji who had been too willful, too self-absorbed, too presumptuous. It was his fault, not Byakuya's.
Byakuya bringing him here was already the utmost act of kindness.
Otherwise, if Renji acted impulsively, he might have ruined himself.
Suddenly understanding all this, Renji was deeply moved.
He knelt heavily before Byakuya: "Captain Byakuya, I understand. Thank you!"
"Good, as long as you understand." Looking at Renji, Byakuya breathed a sigh of relief.
Then Renji asked: "May I still have the honor of serving you, Captain Byakuya?"
Seeing Renji like this, Byakuya sighed: "Renji, I trust you. But some things cannot be decided by emotion alone, understand? For those in high positions, mere suspicion is enough. They must eliminate even the possibility."
"So, with Rukia in this situation, I cannot keep you. It's not only bad for you, but also bad for Rukia."
Byakuya said.
"I see, I understand." Tears flowed from Renji's eyes.
This was all his own fault.
"I understand, Captain Byakuya. I will submit my resignation myself."
"Ah, you don't have to do it yourself." Byakuya waved his hand. "After all, you are my Lieutenant. I will find a good place for you."
"Do you want to return to the 11th Division? Or, given your personality, the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force?"
"You're about to learn Bankai. After a century of training in the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force, you might even return to a Captain's position."
Byakuya said.
"Yes, thank you, Captain Byakuya!" Renji Abarai bowed deeply again. "I will go to the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force."
"Good!" Byakuya nodded with satisfaction, pleased with Renji's understanding.
Going to the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force was indeed a good solution for everyone.
"Well then, Renji, rest for now. I'll inform you when arrangements are made." Byakuya said.
"Yes!" Renji nodded, wiped his tears, and chose to take his leave.
Just then, Sora also walked over.
Seeing Byakuya and Hisana embracing, and Renji leaving while wiping tears, Sora wasn't sure what had happened.
"Byakuya, what's going on here...?" Sora asked curiously.
"Nothing much, Renji just came to say goodbye." Byakuya said evasively. "Renji wants to go to the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force. I agreed."
Hearing Byakuya's words, Sora was even more puzzled.
"Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force? Why would he suddenly want to go to Hueco Mundo..."
At this point, Sora suddenly stopped.
Because seeing everyone's awkward expressions, he understood.
In the original work, Renji didn't go to the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force, but this wasn't the original.
He was aware of his current status.
Given the distance between Rukia and him now, even if there was no real relationship, these people wouldn't keep Renji around.
Someone like Byakuya, willing to send Renji to the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force, and likely in a position of authority rather than cannon fodder, was truly a good Captain.
Seeing this, Sora understood.
Although he was somewhat displeased with Kubo for having Rukia and Renji end up together in the original work, he had nothing against Renji personally.
Since the man was leaving, Sora didn't mind giving him a piece of advice.
"Renji, is it? Could you show me your sword?" Sora said to Renji.