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Kuchiki Kōga knelt on the ground, disheartened, staring at Kuchiki Ginrei's retreating back, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
After a long while, he gazed blankly at the floor and murmured, "Did I do too much?"
"But is this my fault? Why won't Lord Ginrei acknowledge my existence? If he would acknowledge me, I wouldn't...
"...I wouldn't have become like this, is that what you want to say?"
The unfamiliar voice startled Kuchiki Kōga.
Suddenly, the prison door was opened by a Shinigami guard, and a young man in a haori, accompanied by another Shinigami, entered the cell.
Kuchiki Kōga, sitting in the corner, covered his face with his hands, seemingly unaware of their presence.
The young man, with a deep voice, smiled and said, "I know about your situation, and I understand the truth of the matter. Do you need help?"
Kuchiki Kōga slowly stood up and turned his gaze to the young man, finding him somewhat familiar; the white haori also indicated his identity.
"How could you know? Could it be... are you from the Tsunayashiro Family?"
Kuchiki Kōga was filled with immense anger, and a white figure slowly materialized beside him.
The young man was slightly surprised, then smiled and said, "What a unique Zanpakuto. But we are not from the Tsunayashiro Family."
"And... more precisely, like you, we are enemies of the Tsunayashiro Family!"
"Enemies? How can you prove it?" Kuchiki Kōga asked, turning to Muramasa, who had appeared beside him, and waved his hand, "Never mind, I'll see for myself."
A moment later, Kuchiki Kōga exclaimed in astonishment, "Muramasa... how could this be...?"
"Are you trying to use that sword to read my memories? Unfortunately, it's useless."
The young man said confidently, "Since I came to find you, how could I not first understand your abilities? Are you willing to sit down and talk properly now?"
"What do you want to say?" Kuchiki Kōga waved his hand, and Muramasa dissipated, then said dejectedly.
.....
Aozaki Reiji, dressed in a captain's uniform, walked leisurely down the street with his hands behind his head, looking relaxed.
Kuchiki Soujun walked in front of him, his brows furrowed with worry.
"Sōjun, isn't Kōga going to be released soon? Why are you so worried?" Aozaki Reiji asked indifferently.
Kuchiki Soujun retorted, "What do you mean released? After leaving the Second Division, he'll still be under house arrest!"
Aozaki Reiji glanced at him, "Why are the Kuchiki so serious? It's just house arrest. When he wants to come out is up to the Kuchiki, isn't it?"
Kuchiki Soujun rolled his eyes.
Our Kuchiki has a pure family tradition; do you think everyone is like you?
Aozaki Reiji chuckled and said nonchalantly, "You Kuchiki just like to pretend to be proper. If I didn't know that you and your sister-in-law's relationship is so good that every day..."
Kuchiki Soujun's body stiffened, and he quickly covered his mouth, looking left and right. Upon realizing that he hadn't attracted the attention of passersby, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You brat, don't blurt out everything!"
.....
Second Division prison.
"You can get Central 46 to overturn my conviction..."
Kuchiki Kōga slowly chewed on the young man's words, his expression somewhat bewildered.
At this moment, looking at the figure beside the young man, which had suddenly become identical to himself, he felt no joy.
On the contrary, he was filled with deep unease.
Because he discovered that even he couldn't distinguish the true from the false of this person in front of him. Doesn't this mean that he can easily find someone to replace him!?
He didn't understand what he should do next.
Following this man was clearly a path of One Goes Without Return, but if he didn't accept his "help," he would forever lose his power and be imprisoned within his family.
The young man smiled, and in his consistently gentle and approachable tone, he softly said, "I can first show my sincerity."
Kuchiki Kōga frowned slightly at this, and asked doubtfully, "What sincerity?"
The young man lowered his voice slightly, but his tone was firm and powerful:
"The Tsunayashiro Family framed you. Don't you want them to pay the price for it?"
"Pay the price..." Kuchiki Kōga murmured the phrase, seemingly lost in thought.
His gaze gradually sharpened as he recalled the injustices and grievances he had suffered.
It was all because of these damned guys that he had to go through this!
.....
When Aozaki Reiji arrived at the gate of the Second Division prison, the Squad members of the Second Division passing by all cast curious and admiring glances at him.
Kuchiki Soujun teased, "Shinji, you're quite popular in the Second Division."
"Naturally." Aozaki Reiji smiled and winked at a little girl by the roadside, causing the girls to blush.
Kuchiki Soujun shook his head helplessly.
Girls nowadays are too easily swayed by outward appearances, and what's more terrifying is that Aozaki Reiji possesses an appearance that can charm people, yet he is not a person who keeps himself pure.
His brother-in-law, Kōga, is also very handsome and much better than him in handling male-female relationships. It's a pity that although he is very good to his sister, his relationship with his father is very bad.
Thinking of the complex situation between Kuchiki Kōga and Kuchiki Ginrei, Kuchiki Soujun, who felt quite a headache, didn't know what to do.
"I wonder how Kōga is doing now?"
Aozaki Reiji waved his hand, "Don't worry, for my sake, the Second Division will take good care of him. The food in the Second Division is very good; he's probably already gotten plump."
Kuchiki Soujun breathed a sigh of relief, then walked into the Second Division prison.
After obtaining permission from the new Third Seat of the Second Division, Aozaki Reiji and Kuchiki Soujun went directly to Kuchiki Kōga's cell.
Seeing Kuchiki Kōga sitting dejectedly in the corner of the cell, Kuchiki Soujun hurriedly said, "Kōga, Reiji and I have come to see you. I'm here to explain about Father..."
Kuchiki Kōga expressionlessly raised his head, coldly glanced at Kuchiki Soujun with indifferent eyes, then shifted his gaze to Aozaki Reiji, who was standing beside Sōjun.
But unexpectedly, Kuchiki Kōga's gaze did not linger on Aozaki Reiji for long, but quickly retracted, returning to that unapproachable, almost isolated, cold demeanor.
Kuchiki Soujun couldn't help but frown, because he knew very well that Kuchiki Kōga was by no means a cold-hearted person.
On the contrary, Kōga's heart was extremely delicate and sensitive, and his emotions were exceptionally rich and colorful. His current lack of reaction was truly abnormal.
In the past, Kuchiki Kōga would often seek out Aozaki Reiji to spar with him and regarded him as a close friend, always greeting him with great enthusiasm whenever they met.
Kuchiki Soujun, who cared deeply for his family, naturally knew all these things.
"Something's not right!"
Aozaki Reiji and Kuchiki Soujun exchanged a glance with perfect understanding, instantly reading the worry in each other's eyes.
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