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The next morning, Aozaki Reiji and Yoruichi arrived at the Squad One Barracks, hand in hand, and greeted Matsumoto Rangiku, Lisa Yadomaru, and Hikifune Kirio.
The few of them chatted and laughed, with no bloody conflict erupting, everything seemed harmonious, but…
When passing Unohana Retsu, Yoruichi specifically stopped to chat with her, their clasped hands never letting go.
Unohana Retsu returned a faint smile, and for the first time in a long while, Aozaki Reiji felt murderous intent from her smile.
So… why did these two become like this!?
Aozaki Reiji looked up at the sky and sighed deeply in his heart.
Even if it's a love triangle, shouldn't the other person be Matsumoto Rangiku or Kukaku? Why is it Unohana Retsu?
I haven't even done anything out of line with Unohana Retsu, so why do I have to suffer this torment!?
Aozaki Reiji shook his head, unable to comprehend their actions.
Kyōraku Shunsui, Jūshirō Ukitake, and Shiba Isshin passed by him, each showing expressions of amusement, surprise, and helplessness.
Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake even winked at him gleefully, secretly giving him a thumbs-up.
The "Genryūsai" school truly has no good people; even the senior brothers don't help when their junior brother is in trouble…
Aozaki Reiji grumbled in his heart, even scolding himself in his exasperation.
Fortunately, Captain-Commander Yamamoto arrived in time, and without needing to say much, he put an end to this farce.
He glanced at his popular young disciple, snorted coldly in displeasure, scaring everyone present into a shiver.
Even Yoruichi instinctively let go of Aozaki Reiji's hand.
Aozaki Reiji remained unfazed, standing calmly behind Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
This time, his position was slightly forward, not far from Captain-Commander Yamamoto and the Captains.
After defeating Kenpachi Kiganjo, his courage had grown significantly, allowing him to remain composed in such a grand setting.
Aozaki Reiji surveyed the conference room.
Compared to the last Captains' meeting, the number of attendees was fewer this time.
Because one of them had been eliminated by Aozaki Reiji.
Two days ago, Central 46 even issued an order for Kenpachi Kiganjo to participate in the next Soul Reaping Ceremony.
The Soul Reaping Ceremony is a ritual held every twelve years in Soul Society, with the purpose of sending fallen Captains to Hell.
Captain-class Reiatsu is too immense; after death, their spiritual particles cannot naturally return to Soul Society and can only be sent to Hell through the Soul Reaping Ceremony.
However, although Kenpachi Kiganjo's Spirit Body is still present, his Soul has become part of Aozaki Reiji's great creation, and it's uncertain what might happen at the next ceremony.
Thinking of this, Aozaki Reiji stroked his chin and nodded.
There are still a few years until the next Soul Reaping Ceremony, so if something goes wrong, it probably won't be blamed on him.
Many Captains subconsciously looked at the spot where Kenpachi Kiganjo should have been standing, then at Aozaki Reiji, who stood behind Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
Kenpachi Kiganjo had been a Captain for nearly a century, making him a relatively senior Captain.
He usually gave off a foolish impression.
But no one expected him to actually betray the Gotei 13, not only joining the rebel faction but also daring to raid the Maggot's Nest to break out prisoners!
He had witnessed Captain-Commander Yamamoto's power; didn't he know that doing such a thing was courting death!?
Having angered Captain-Commander Yamamoto, did he expect the nobles to protect him?
He truly is a fool!
The Captains thought in unison, their moods becoming subtle for a moment.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto scanned the room, then struck his staff firmly on the ground, emitting a "thud."
Everyone looked towards him.
"Aozaki Reiji!"
"Here!" Aozaki Reiji responded loudly, walking to his side.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto nodded in satisfaction and said:
"There's no need to hide your Reiatsu. As the person involved in the Maggot's Nest attack, explain the entire incident in detail to the Captains."
"Yes."
Under everyone's astonished gazes, Aozaki Reiji no longer concealed his Reiatsu.
Upon feeling his Reiatsu, everyone's eyes widened instantly.
They had vaguely heard about Aozaki Reiji's feat of defeating Kenpachi Kiganjo.
But to witness this undeniable third-grade spiritual power firsthand still left them in shock!
How old was he? How did he do it? What right did he have? What did their hundreds or thousands of years of training amount to?
They couldn't help but ask the same questions Kenpachi Kiganjo had asked.
A realm that ordinary people could never reach in their entire lives, Aozaki Reiji had achieved it in just a few years of training!?
In a few more years, a few decades, how many people present would still be his match?
"…" Kensei Muguruma's eyes widened.
Hirako Shinji's mouth hung open dramatically, muttering repeatedly, "Hey, hey… Is this real or fake? How could something like this happen!?"
Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake froze for a moment, then exchanged glances and shook their heads with bitter smiles.
It truly is infuriating when comparing oneself to others; no wonder their master put so much effort into him!
The Vice-Captains waiting outside the office, and the Squad members in the Squad One Barracks, all instinctively stopped and looked towards the office with incredible eyes.
Some of them knew Aozaki Reiji, and those who didn't could still sense that this Reiatsu was very unfamiliar.
And there was only one stranger in the office—
That young man named Aozaki Reiji!
Yamada Seinosuke, that fellow who only spoke hurtful words, actually showed expressions of shock and admiration.
Lisa Yadomaru, immersed in her sea of knowledge, was rarely distracted by other things, putting down the special book titled "Moon in the Water" she was holding.
"Reiji, you didn't disappoint me!"
Aizen Sōsuke sighed in his heart, a sun-like gentle smile on his face.
He had received a message from Aozaki Reiji yesterday and hurried back from the Human World this morning.
Facing Captain-Commander Yamamoto at close range, even he had to proceed with caution.
Chōjirō Sasakibe stroked his small mustache, looking proud, and thought smugly:
"See, this is Captain-Commander Yamamoto's disciple!"
Those with high Reiatsu sensing abilities throughout Seireitei instinctively turned their heads towards the First Division.
This time, there was no barrier interfering with their perception, allowing them to clearly sense this Reiatsu.
"This is… Reiji's Reiatsu?"
Urahara Kisuke, who was slacking off on his bed while his Captain was away, opened his eyes.
"What a troublesome fellow, too high-profile!"
In the Shihōin Family dungeon, Kurotsuchi Mayuri, covered in bandages, gritted his teeth.
In a secret society located in the Sixth District, some Squad members of the Second Division were holding a meeting, and Soi Fon looked up, her cheeks instantly flushing slightly.
Noble District, Inside a certain mansion within the Tsunayashiro Family compound, a group of elderly people dressed in noble attire suddenly opened their eyes wide.
This Reiatsu…
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto… is he warning us?" Tsunayashiro Tokukan sighed.
"After all, it's a world where strength speaks, and power is not omnipotent. What will the next era be like?"
One of the family elders asked, "Do we really want the next era to arrive? There's still a chance now…"
Tsunayashiro Tokukan glanced at him, slowly lowered his eyelids, and fell into thought without speaking.
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