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The Captains' quarters were silent that morning, with only Aozaki Reiji and Kuna Mashiro lying on the bed, waiting for time to pass.
The two were in a state of communion with nature, feeling like a drop in the ocean and marveling at the infinity of all things.
Strictly speaking, their state was similar to that of a saint, as they were only interested in exploring the truth of heaven and earth, and not in anything external.
"Oh, come on, I thought I could relax for a while after the war ended. Do I still have to go to work?" Kuna Mashiro complained, lying on the black-haired man's body.
"It's precisely because the war just ended that there's a lot of work to do. Once the aftermath is handled, we should be able to relax for a long time," Aozaki Reiji explained with a smile from beneath her.
"That's true. If it weren't for the rebels causing trouble, we would have a lot more free time," Kuna Mashiro nodded.
She joined the Gotei 13 during peacetime, and at that time, she had almost nothing to do except for training and regular deployments to the Human World.
As long as one had the strength, being a Shinigami was a very simple job.
"It's just that I didn't expect there to be something for me to do. I thought I was only responsible for fighting."
"Didn't Gin handle most of the work? As a combatant, you only need to report the battlefield situation; you don't even need to write the reports yourself," Aozaki Reiji comforted her.
"Oh, but I think it's so troublesome! Compared to such meaningless things, I'd rather go practice Hakuda," Kuna Mashiro said coquettishly.
"Alright, alright, we'll go to the Hakuda dojo later. Last night, I exercised your bones and muscles, so let's see how strong you are today."
Aozaki Reiji said dotingly, his gaze thoughtfully fixed on Shinra Bansho beside him.
Their use of "quantified" data to aid Bankai training indeed motivated him more.
If he could have quantified his learning efficiency when he was in school in his previous life, he probably would have become a good student who loved to learn in the eyes of his teachers.
According to Shinra Bansho, Aozaki Reiji's understanding of them had reached 19.3%.
If this speed continues, training once a day and increasing by 0.1% each time, it would take over two years to reach 100%.
Without external help, this time is not long, and it could even break the Soul Society record.
"Two years?" Aozaki Reiji muttered to himself, looking at Shinra Bansho.
The young girl beside him sat up and stretched, the dim light in the room revealing her graceful curves.
She quickly got dressed, her sharp Shinigami robes adding to her charm, making her look like a vibrant young girl.
"As expected of a high-ranking officer specializing in Hakuda, in some ways, she's even more formidable than Matsumoto Rangiku. Only Yoruichi can surpass her."
"Reiji, what are you looking at?" Kuna Mashiro stretched her body, glancing at Aozaki Reiji, who was staring at her, and secretly rejoiced in her heart.
Kuna Mashiro decisively pulled Aozaki Reiji out of bed.
Aozaki Reiji embraced her waist with a strange expression, casually glancing at Shinra Bansho next to them.
This wasn't him actively seducing this young girl; it was clearly because the girl was too energetic.
Shinra Bansho's blade trembled slightly, but they didn't suddenly appear to spoil the two's good time.
"I have to go to the Twelfth Division at noon. Miss Kirio called for me, and I don't have much time, you know."
Aozaki Reiji stroked his chin, looking at the ancient clock on the wall as he spoke.
"So, we only have two hours?" Kuna Mashiro's face twitched, and she asked somewhat dejectedly.
Although Hikifune Kirio always considered herself a researcher, she was actually one of the strongest Captains in the Gotei 13. Her strength had been recognized by Kenpachi Kuruyashiki over two hundred years ago.
"To be precise, it's one hour. The remaining time is for cooking. If I don't prepare it well, something terrifying will happen!"
Aozaki Reiji exaggeratedly scared her.
Although he said that, Aozaki Reiji knew that Hikifune Kirio wouldn't actually be very angry. Instead, she would take the opportunity to drag him to the dormitory kitchen to cook, making it convenient for her to learn and eat at the same time.
Logically, prolonged contact would be beneficial for their relationship, but unfortunately, Aozaki Reiji had already become a master of time management, meticulously planning his daily schedule.
The Souls from the rebel suppression operation had all been integrated into the Hōgyoku.
He planned to take time to visit Rukongai whenever he was free to find suitable materials.
… … … …
"Is it not a good look for a Captain to deliver meals?" Urahara Kisuke took the meal from Aozaki Reiji's hand and said thoughtfully.
"If people knew that Lord Kenpachi Aozaki delivers meals to our Captain every day, it might damage the image of the Eleventh Division."
Aozaki Reiji said indifferently, "What's the big deal about delivering a meal to one's own wife?"
"Do you dare to say that in front of Captain Kirio?" Urahara Kisuke sneered disdainfully.
"No!" Aozaki Reiji said the most cowardly words in the most resolute tone, winking, "So you have to keep it a secret for me. Don't blab."
"Heh, I thought there was nothing you wouldn't dare to do in this world!" Despite saying that, Urahara Kisuke still nodded.
Even pranks have a limit. Some things, if taken too far, can be hard to resolve.
"Enough about that, let's talk about you. How long has it been since we last met, and you've already broken through to Third-Class Reiatsu?" Aozaki Reiji winked, seemingly genuinely happy for his friend's progress.
Urahara Kisuke, young in age, revealed an uncle-like smile, humming twice proudly, "I told you, I was confident. It was just a matter of time."
"Indeed, Miss Kirio also thinks highly of you." Aozaki Reiji asked, "So, are you confident in succeeding Miss Kirio as Captain? How's your Bankai training going?"
"Just getting started," Urahara Kisuke waved his hand, then suddenly shrank his head, looking around furtively like a thief, and whispered, "You're also training your Bankai, aren't you?"
"That's right," Aozaki Reiji nodded. This was no secret.
Which Shinigami who reached Third-Class Reiatsu wouldn't try to train their Bankai?
It was a perfectly normal thing.
Urahara Kisuke put an arm around his shoulder, pulled him to squat in the corner of the courtyard wall, and said mysteriously, "Actually, regarding Bankai, I have some new attempts."
"What attempts?" Aozaki Reiji already had a guess in his heart, but he still asked to confirm his suspicions.
"I've researched a tool that can help Zanpakuto materialize. The prototype is expected to be completed next week!" Urahara Kisuke said excitedly.
"Prototype? You're not trying to use me as a guinea pig, are you?"
Aozaki Reiji recalled participating in Technology Development Bureau experiments, which had blown up the lab several times.
Scientific innovation was truly a very dangerous thing!
Urahara Kisuke also looked a bit awkward and quickly patted his chest, guaranteeing, "Don't worry, there will definitely be no problem this time. There won't be any inexplicable explosions."
Aozaki Reiji looked at him suspiciously, then nodded.
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