The Vizards glared darkly at Cole.
In these three days, they had truly witnessed what "genius" meant.
Every time Tessai demonstrated a kido spell, Cole could reproduce it after only a few attempts—perfectly.
The power wasn't on Tessai's level yet, but that was simply because he hadn't fully mastered them.
And when they thought of how long it had taken them to learn even basic kido… many felt like crying.
They were immortal Shinigami, some centuries old.
Yet aside from Shinji and Hachigen, none could cast above seventieth-level kido.
"You little brat, are you showing off!?"
Hiyori finally snapped, lashing out with a flying kick toward Cole's face.
Cole easily dodged, catching her head in one hand and ruffling her hair roughly.
"Hiyori, how about this—you teach me how to use hollowfication, and I'll teach you kido?"
"No way!"
Her face flushed as she struggled.
She was a seasoned lieutenant, and yet here she was—manhandled by a human brat.
But no matter how she twisted, she couldn't break free.
Even without his zanpakuto, his raw strength was monstrous.
As Cole played around, Soi Fong's patience snapped. She flash-stepped, slamming a vicious kick at his chest.
"Listen when I'm speaking, damn you!"
Cole raised a brow, pulling Hiyori with him as he retreated.
"BOOM!"
Soi Fong's kick cracked the floor.
"Put me down, you damn human!" Hiyori snarled, thrashing in his arms.
"Fine, fine."
Cole set her down, then looked at Soi Fong curiously.
"What's with the sudden attack?"
Thanks to Yoruichi's presence, his relationship with Soi Fong had thawed somewhat these days—no longer pure hostility.
"Don't call me that," she said coldly. "We're not close. I only came to tell you something. Do you want to hear Soul Society's latest order concerning Rukia Kuchiki?"
At that, Cole's eyes narrowed. He knew instantly—this was Aizen's move.
Smiling, he leaned closer to Soi Fong.
"Soi Fong, come with me a sec. I've got something good for you."
She frowned but followed him into a corner.
"Whatever it is, it better not be money. Currency from the Living World is useless in Soul Society."
Cole didn't answer. Instead, he pulled out a handful of photographs like playing cards, fanning them out before her.
"Ta-da! Eighteen exclusive shots of Lady Yoruichi—completely naked. Cute, spoiled, begging looks included."
Soi Fong froze, eyes wide, cheeks burning.
"Lady Yoruichi's…"
She snatched at the photos eagerly—then froze, face darkening.
"These are of her cat form!?" she hissed through clenched teeth.
Cole deadpanned. What, you think I'd dare snap human shots?
He tapped the photos. "Look how adorable she is—rolling over, paws waving, belly up for scratches. One of a kind."
Soi Fong's cheeks reddened again despite herself.
So cute… Lady Yoruichi acting spoiled, nuzzling a hand…
Then her face hardened, glaring daggers at Cole.
"Are you mocking me, brat!?"
She had never once seen Yoruichi act that way for her.
Cole shrugged. "So, you want them or not?"
"…I'll take them."
Snatching the photos, she stuffed them into her uniform, heart hammering.
"So, about Soul Society's message…"
She glanced at him, then admitted with a huff:
"Orders came for me to return immediately. The capture of the criminal Rukia Kuchiki has been assigned to Byakuya Kuchiki."
"Criminal Rukia…?"
Cole's brows arched. So Aizen twisted it again.
The reports he had planted claimed he and Ichigo had stolen her powers. If Soul Society acted, it should have been against them—not Rukia.
Soi Fong's expression chilled.
"Ichimaru Gin. His Squad 3 meddled, snooping where they had no business. Recon should fall to my Division, not his. Once I return, I'll make that fox explain himself."
"Gin… So it really is Aizen."
Cole's eyes gleamed. Then he grinned slyly at her.
"How about another deal?"
She scowled. "Don't think you'll sway me with more cat photos. I'm a captain of Squad 2—"
"A full nude photo set of Lady Yoruichi's human form."
"Deal!"
Cole gave her a dead-eyed stare. "You're supposed to be a captain, you know."
Her cheeks burned crimson, but she turned away, saying nothing.
Her obsession with Yoruichi was already consuming her.
Cole let it drop, moving back toward Tessai.
"Uncle Tessai, let's keep going. I want to master every kido under #100 within a couple days."
Tessai's eyes shone. He gave Cole a firm thumbs-up.
"Spoken like a true future Kido Chief! I, the former Chief, will give you everything I have!"
The Vizards clenched their fists.
Damn it. We really want to hit him.
...…
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