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"I didn't expect the Soul Society's strongest Shinigami to be late… Old Man."
Aozaki Reiji trembled and sat down, hands braced on the ground, a triumphant smile on his face.
Blood slid from various parts of his body to the ground, painting a picture of black and red.
He felt pain engulfing his entire body, every muscle losing strength, and bouts of dizziness from excessive blood loss made him feel drowsy.
Yet, a smile still lingered on his pale face as he spoke in a teasing tone:
"It's really something for you to say that no one in a thousand years can compare to you in Zanjutsu, Kido, and Shunpo. Your Shunpo isn't up to par, you still need to practice."
"This ungrateful disciple…" Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's eye twitched. His gaze swept around, then his pupils suddenly contracted, and he remained silent.
That was Kenpachi Kiganjo's corpse. This brat…
After an unknown amount of time, he finally squeezed out in a gruff voice, "Well done."
Aozaki Reiji let out a "chuckle" and said sheepishly:
"Teacher, if you can't bring yourself to say it, don't force yourself. Your student knows what you want to say. I know I'm very outstanding."
Yamamoto snorted heavily but didn't refute.
He had to admit, This student is outstanding!
Unexpectedly outstanding!!
More outstanding than himself!!
Where could he find a student who could kill a Captain at this age!?
The two looked at each other, falling into silence, seemingly trying to read something in the other's eyes.
Soon, both understood what the other meant.
One wanted to see affection and concern, the other wanted to see expectation and reassurance.
They both saw what they hoped to see.
The unspoken understanding between them needed no further words.
A graceful figure hurried over, appearing behind Yamamoto, and said softly:
"Captain-Commander, we're here."
Yamamoto stiffened at the familiar voice, then immediately turned to give orders to his subordinates:
"The traitor Kenpachi Kiganjo has been killed by Second Division's Third Seat Reiji. Third Seat Reiji is severely injured and will be entrusted to your Fourth Division for care."
"Yes." Unohana Retsu nodded slightly.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Sister Hana!" Aozaki Reiji smiled.
"Leave it to me."
Unohana Retsu carefully examined him, her eyes flickering slightly, and the smile on her face grew more intense.
If she hadn't misheard, Kenpachi Kiganjo was killed by Aozaki Reiji, right?
This child always brings surprises!
The moment her voice fell, Aozaki Reiji seemed to sense something, and his expression turned to one of shock as he looked up.
Looking at her beautiful face and the kind, spring-breeze-like smile, he couldn't help but shiver.
He was too familiar with that smile; it undoubtedly meant she wanted a Zanjutsu sparring session!
Unohana Retsu seemed to feel his gaze, smiling and winking, her affection undisguised.
With a wave of her hand, the Zanpakuto at her waist was quickly drawn.
Under everyone's gaze, as the name Minazuki was called out, the long sword transformed into a giant, one-eyed ray.
"Long time no see."
Aozaki Reiji greeted the old familiar fish, knowing he was about to be held in its mouth again.
Although it made people feel sticky, he didn't mind experiencing that comfortable sensation again.
It was just that in his current state, he couldn't perform the action of flying into its mouth, which both sides found a bit regrettable.
"Hiss…" The ray opened its gaping maw at him.
Aozaki Reiji consciously took two steps forward, and the ray also flew towards him.
One person and one fish achieved a mutual embrace.
Then, With an "aww,"
The ray swallowed him whole.
… … … …
"I'm sorry."
Yoruichi arrived at the Fourth Division, also quite injured, but her first words were an apology, directed at Aozaki Reiji.
Only she and Aozaki Reiji were in the ward.
The commotion was still ongoing; Yamamoto, not bothering to return to the First Division to preside, and Fourth Division Squad members were rushing elsewhere for support.
Aozaki Reiji came to his senses. Seeing her scarred appearance, he not only couldn't feel the slightest blame but even felt a little heartache.
She must have endured a lot to get here…
He tilted his head: "Sorry for what?"
"I'm sorry, I'm late again," Yoruichi said, lowering her head in disappointment.
"Isn't it common sense that fast people are always late?"
Aozaki Reiji spread his hands, his tone light and cheerful, seemingly intending to dispel the oppressive atmosphere.
"Especially since you're the Goddess of Flash."
"What?" Yoruichi was startled.
"That's the title I thought of for you—Flash Goddess Yoruichi. How is it, pretty cool, right?" Aozaki Reiji asked.
"…Uh, it's certainly cool, but I don't think I'm worthy of that title."
Yoruichi was a little embarrassed, successfully diverted, and temporarily forgot her troubles, shaking her head as she said.
"How could that be? Even Teacher said your Shunpo technique is almost as fast as his, and he told me to learn more from you."
Seeing his goal achieved, Aozaki Reiji said proudly, as if he were the one being praised.
Yoruichi's small face flushed slightly, which, combined with her brown skin, made her look adorable and alluring.
Being praised by the Captain-Commander was indeed something to be proud of, but she knew her own limitations and quickly denied it:
"I'm not as fast as the Captain-Commander!"
Teacher is already so old; he should be able to slow down too!
Perhaps due to frequently discussing strange book plots with Lisa Yadomaru, Aozaki Reiji's thoughts inevitably wandered.
He coughed twice, "I'm talking about technique. Teacher's Shunpo is fast purely because of his strong Reiatsu. In terms of technique, you're already not much inferior to the Old Man."
"This is called specialization. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. You are a born genius suited for cultivating Shunpo."
Aozaki Reiji wanted to continue praising Yoruichi, but then he heard a "hiss."
The sound came from Yoruichi, clearly indicating she had pulled a wound and instinctively cried out in pain.
Aozaki Reiji's heart ached. Without another word, he picked up Yoruichi and ran out of the Fourth Division, heading straight for the underground training ground.
To soothe the trauma in Yoruichi's heart, he decided to give Yoruichi a pleasant hot spring therapy.
With Lisa Yadomaru, that strange knowledge repository, by his side, he knew that aerobic exercise had a positive impact on women's physical and mental health.
For Yoruichi to have a beautiful and healthy mind and body, Aozaki Reiji was willing to dedicate himself!
Aozaki Reiji used all his accumulated knowledge and reached his destination in no time.
Yoruichi swallowed, pretending not to understand, "What are you doing?"
"What do you think, little kitty? This is your punishment for being late!" Aozaki Reiji stood by the hot spring, hands on his hips, looking like a complete villain, "Do it yourself or should I?"
"I understand, I'll do it myself. Please don't hurt me."
Yoruichi slumped to the ground, trembling as she removed her clothes, seemingly getting into her role as a bullied, pitiful, fragile girl.
This kind of entertainment was familiar to both of them, and what followed was an intense and exciting segment.
Entering the spring water, Aozaki Reiji skillfully placed Yoruichi on his body, a movement that caused her to let out another muffled groan.
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