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On the other side of Seireitei, Aozaki Reiji, the culprit who disturbed the Seireitei Underground Great Prison.
He lazily opened his eyes and sat up from the bed lightly and silently, like an elegant feline.
Turning his head, Urozakuro and Michibane Aura, who had been with him last night, were nowhere to be seen.
It was now seven in the morning, and he was expected to be in the Japanese-style room before eight, where he would have breakfast personally prepared by Miss Hisana.
This was something he experienced every day; everything seemed so peaceful and natural.
Miss Hisana would clean his room as usual, and incidentally, replenish the energy needed for the day's activities through aerobic exercise.
"...I'll take a bath."
Aozaki Reiji muttered to himself.
He stood up and walked to the bathroom, enjoying the comfort brought by the hot water.
By the time he had thoroughly cleaned himself with hot water, half an hour had passed.
He walked out of the bathroom, changed into a clean set of clothes, and looked refreshed.
After changing his clothes and drying his hair with the help of Ryujin Jakka, he walked towards the Japanese-style room as calmly as ever.
A faint fragrance filled the Japanese-style room, making one feel peaceful and relaxed.
"Reiji-sama! The Advance Team has arrived."
As he entered through the open door, the gentle girl bowed slightly and softly informed him of the news.
Her voice was soft and melodious, making one feel pleasant upon hearing it.
Aozaki Reiji was first stunned, then clapped his hands, saying with a hint of playfulness:
"Oh no, it's over, prepare for the feast!"
After speaking, he turned to look at Hisana, a hint of helplessness on his face.
"Hisana, after I die, I'll entrust the children to you."
"Our children?"
Upon hearing this, Hisana's pretty face flushed slightly, and a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes.
"Yes, I will take good care of them."
Aozaki Reiji looked at Hisana speechlessly.
"When did I say 'our'? I was talking about Rukia and the others."
He shook his head, saying helplessly:
"Also, shouldn't you be concerned about my life and death?"
Hisana gave an embarrassed smile and softly said:
"Because I know Reiji-sama is just joking again."
"That's the Advance Team, conveying your teacher's orders. How could they harm you?"
Aozaki Reiji sighed helplessly and rubbed his forehead.
He still hadn't told this gentle and kind girl about the darker matters.
Finally, he gently waved his hand, a hint of doting in his eyes:
"Alright, wait for me at home, be a good girl."
Hisana smiled and nodded, her eyes full of love.
"Yes." She responded softly.
Aozaki Reiji turned and pushed open the door, leaving behind a retreating figure.
Outside the Aozaki Family gate, a Advance Team Squad members suddenly appeared.
He used Shunpo to get to the door with a speed befitting a Second Division member, and knelt on one knee to salute Aozaki Reiji.
"Captain Aozaki, by order of Captain-Commander, please proceed to the First Division immediately."
The Advance Team Squad members respectfully said.
Aozaki Reiji narrowed his eyes and asked calmly:
"Did the Old Man say what he wanted me for?"
The Advance Team Squad members lowered his head and replied:
"Reporting, Captain Aozaki, this subordinate does not know the specific situation. Captain-Commander only instructed me to notify Captain Aozaki."
Hearing this, Aozaki Reiji showed a thoughtful expression.
It seemed his actions hadn't been exposed.
If they had, it would be the Captains of the various Squads who would come, not the Advance Team Squad members.
"Alright, thanks, Reiji. I'll set off as soon as possible."
After Aozaki Reiji nodded.
The Advance Team Squad members was somewhat excited, seemingly not expecting this Lord to remember his name, especially since his face was covered.
He bowed again, then instantly disappeared.
Aozaki Reiji transformed his body into photons and flew towards the First Division at an extremely fast speed.
...
Aozaki Reiji hummed a tune, walking in a pleasant mood.
His body constantly shattered and reassembled, as if putting on a magnificent performance.
He actually didn't have too many worries about Yamamoto's summons.
He had extensive experience in doing bad things and was confident that he wouldn't leave any traces.
After another photon Convergence, Aozaki Reiji landed steadily in front of the First Division's main gate.
The First Division Squad members all looked at him with admiration, clearly drawn by his dashing way of moving.
Aozaki Reiji smiled kindly and nodded at them, then swaggered into the Captain's office.
When he entered the Captain's office, he looked at the few people inside with a surprised expression.
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto sat at the head of the table, leisurely drinking tea, completely ignoring the presence of the two Zero Division members beside him.
Hikifune Kirio, Shutara Senjumaru, Unohana... and Urahara Kisuke hiding in the corner.
These people formed the luxurious lineup in this room.
"Yo, Kirio, Senjumaru, Retsu, you're here too!"
Aozaki Reiji called out their names naturally and intimately.
Yamamoto: "..."
Did you not see me, your teacher, also present?!
You brat, call me Captain-Commander in front of outsiders!
Before he could say anything, Hikifune Kirio had already waved her hand:
"Yo, you're finally here, Reiji!"
Aozaki Reiji smiled at her.
It had been seventy or eighty years since Hikifune Kirio ascended to the Soul King Palace.
She was still the same as before, without the slightest change.
Shutara Senjumaru also covered her mouth and chuckled softly:
"I didn't expect that after so many years, Reiji-kun still remembers me."
"Of course, how could I forget?"
Aozaki Reiji nodded and sat down beside Urahara Kisuke, opposite the three women.
Just kidding, how could he sit next to the three women?
If there were only two people, he would simply sit between them.
But with three people, Hikifune Kirio and Unohana weren't sitting together, with Shutara Senjumaru in between them.
Sitting between Senjumaru and anyone else wouldn't be a wise choice.
It was better to face all three openly.
Shutara Senjumaru clapped her hands:
"Wow... you should say that to Kirio, she'd love to hear it."
"Senior, don't say such things."
Hikifune Kirio waved her hand, not showing the slightest embarrassment.
Unohana, not far away, slightly furrowed her beautiful brows, but didn't say much either.
In terms of time, this woman was even earlier than him.
It was just that she hadn't reached the final step yet, which was unexpectedly pure.
Aozaki Reiji winked at Unohana.
Unohana snorted unhappily, then gently picked up her teacup and took a sip.
She raised an eyebrow, and from an angle only Aozaki Reiji could see, gave him a look for him to understand.
Aozaki Reiji instantly understood and nodded.
He wouldn't get away tonight without paying a price!
He looked at the two beautiful Zero Division members drinking tea and asked with a smile:
"I haven't heard of anyone being promoted to the Zero Division recently, so do the two Lords of the Zero Division have time to come down for a vacation and relax?"
"That doesn't matter. We have nothing to do up there anyway. Aside from not being able to run around, it's pretty much like a vacation!"
Hikifune Kirio waved her hand.
"Is that for..."
Aozaki Reiji mused.
"Only for you, Reiji."
Hikifune Kirio grinned, "Come up with us!"
At these words, everyone in the room showed surprised expressions.
Even Yamamoto couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Aozaki Reiji's expression froze:
"Why?"
He still had many things he wanted to do.
The Soul King's heart was not yet in his hands, and the mass-produced Hōgyoku was not yet complete.
What could he do by going up now?
What if the Quincy attacked after he went up? What about Rangiku and the others?
"Don't worry, the Soul King just wants to see you. Just think of it as a trip."
Shutara Senjumaru smiled slightly, comforting him.
She only thought that Aozaki Reiji couldn't stand the boring and lonely life in the Soul King Palace, and that's why he was unwilling.
After all, let alone a young man like Aozaki Reiji.
Even she, a several-hundred-year-old person, had grown tired of it after only a few years of ascending.
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