"I don't know if my luck is good or bad."
"The young lady Soul Society searched for over half a month was so easily found by me."
"But it seems like trouble."
Aozaki Reiji moved the unknown object that was originally on his face to his lap.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo felt the aura and touch from below her and showed a hint of confusion.
Why does this feeling seem so familiar?
She looked back down, her face slightly reddening.
Just then, Enryu's expression suddenly changed dramatically.
"What… what's going on?"
Enryu's eyes widened, his face full of astonishment.
The street, which had just been bustling with people, was now eerily silent.
Pedestrians on the road seemed to be affected by some force, falling to the ground one after another.
"It's Reiatsu… huff… huff… such terrifying Reiatsu…"
Kenryu gasped for air, his face turning ashen.
He felt this powerful and dangerous Reiatsu.
An inexplicable pressure enveloped his heart, making him break out in a cold sweat.
"Ah!"
Amidst Kasumioji Rurichiyo's joyful cry, Aozaki Reiji instantly detached from his Gigai.
The next second, a flash of fire appeared.
"Watch your manners."
Aozaki Reiji said gently, while holding Kasumioji Rurichiyo and sitting up.
A beauty in a red kimono, her figure like a dream, gradually appeared before everyone's eyes.
Suddenly, a brilliant flame rose from thin air.
It burned fiercely, carrying scorching heat and intense light.
Along with the appearance of the flame, a shrill scream came from the spreading mist.
The sound was piercing and bone-chilling, echoing constantly in everyone's hearts.
"It was in an instant…"
Kenryu, who was holding his sword to block the attack, widened his eyes, his face full of shock.
In the blink of an eye, he only felt a flash of fire pass by.
Then all the enemies were instantly burned to ashes.
Enryu, who was beside him, couldn't help but gulp, swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
However, before they could react.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo suddenly let out a sharp cry.
Then, like an agile little female leopard, she pounced towards the Shinigami who had just spoken.
She hugged the other's neck tightly, like a koala, refusing to let go for dear life.
"It's Reiji-sama, I finally found Reiji-sama!"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo cried excitedly, her voice trembling as she shouted.
"Alright, alright, calm down, why do you say it like we haven't seen each other in ages?"
Aozaki Reiji showed a hint of confusion on his face, but still gently comforted her.
He used one hand to support her little bottom, easily holding her in his arms.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo was his frequent visitor.
Seeing her once a month was considered rare, and their last meeting was just over a month ago.
Listening to her tone, one would think they hadn't seen each other for half a lifetime.
"Aozaki-dono, thank you very much."
Kenryu and Enryu immediately came to their senses, hurried over, and respectfully bowed to Aozaki Reiji.
As hereditary retainers of the Kasumioji Family, facing Aozaki Reiji, who was a high-ranking noble.
Their manners were impeccable, showing no disrespect whatsoever.
Aozaki Reiji said:
"You guys really know how to cause trouble, the entire Gotei 13 is in a mess because of your affairs."
"It's not our problem, Reiji, it's all Kumoi's fault, I knew he wasn't a good person a long time ago!"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo said angrily, her eyes filled with rage and dissatisfaction.
"That guy actually tried to kill me, but I finally found Reiji, it's great, I'll definitely make that guy pay when I go back."
The more Kasumioji Rurichiyo spoke, the more excited she became, even though she was held in the air by Aozaki Reiji, her short legs kept flailing.
"That… Aozaki-dono, this isn't a suitable place for reminiscing, let's change locations first!"
Kenryu, who was covered in blood, suggested, looking down at the fallen crowd around him.
To be able to knock people out just with Reiatsu, that's truly terrifying!
Aozaki Reiji turned his head and looked at Kurotsuchi Nemu, who had just come out of the changing room.
"Have you chosen?" he asked.
Kurotsuchi Nemu nodded.
She gently folded the clothes and put them into a bag, then left a thick wad of cash on the counter.
Then, the five of them walked out of the clothing store together.
At this moment, apart from the ordinary people lying on the ground, everything on the street was the same as when they arrived.
Ryujin Jakka's powerful flames were perfectly controlled, and they did not cause much damage to the environment.
Aozaki Reiji's gaze quickly swept around and suddenly noticed a figure standing among the crowd.
It was a young girl with short orange-red hair, who looked about ten years old, wearing a student uniform.
She was carrying large and small packages, and beside her lay several other girls, also in student uniforms, haphazardly.
Evidently, they were cute female students on an outing together.
Aozaki Reiji carefully observed the girl and nodded with satisfaction:
"Hmm! Little sister, you're quite good."
"The Reiatsu I exposed was enough to intimidate a seated officer, yet you remained unfazed."
"And you're so young, you have the potential to be a Captain!"
"You are… a Shinigami? Did you save me?"
The girl glanced at Aozaki Reiji's attire, her pupils suddenly constricted, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.
"Oh, what save or not save, with your Reiatsu, escaping shouldn't be difficult."
Aozaki Reiji smiled and waved his hand, humbly saying:
"But you know about Shinigami, so you're not an ordinary child. Can this cute little sister tell me who you are?"
The girl recalled the terrifying Reiatsu she had just felt and couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva:
"Actually… I am… a Quincy."
As her words fell, the girl cautiously glanced at Aozaki Reiji.
She seemed very afraid of this kind man who made Rurichiyo's eyes sparkle with admiration.
"So it's a Quincy!"
Aozaki Reiji clapped his hands, as if remembering something, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Speaking of which, I also have two Quincies at home, but they're not as well-behaved as this little sister."
"One is overly energetic and always likes to scratch my back when excited."
"The other only knows how to eat, and has a terrible temper, the kind that gets angry if you even touch her hair."
"If only they could be as well-behaved as you, little sister."
Kenryu and Enryu looked at Aozaki Reiji in shock.
Their eyes were wide open, as if they were about to fall out of their sockets.
What did they hear?
They couldn't have misheard, could they?
This Lord, actually kept two Quincies at home?!
The two exchanged glances, deciding to pretend they hadn't heard anything.
This Lord's influence in Seireitei was immense now, not someone the Kasumioji Family could easily provoke.
Moreover, they still had a favor to ask of him!
Listening to Aozaki Reiji's words.
The girl was stunned, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
She had always thought that Shinigami were devils who would kill all Quincies on sight.
How could there be a Shinigami so gentle towards Quincies?
Was he the only one like this?
Or were other Shinigami also so friendly?
If only that were true, how wonderful it would be…
Aozaki Reiji smiled and placed his hand on the girl's head, gently stroking it, his tone soft:
"Alright, little sister, go home quickly."
"Someone will handle the matters here, and please, don't speak carelessly after you go back."
After speaking, he patted the girl's shoulder, motioning for her to leave quickly.
The girl nodded as if waking from a dream, and when she looked up, she found that the few people in front of her had already disappeared.