The only player in the world of Bleach.

The delicate chirping of birds seeped through the cracks in the window, the sharp, thread-like sounds piercing the depths of his consciousness, stirring Matsushita Yusuke's brain, causing him to open his eyes in a daze.

When I woke up again, the first thing I saw was the familiar ceiling.

He sat up.

Looking at her pajamas, surveying the familiar dormitory environment, she lowered her head and pondered for a few seconds.

Then.

He couldn't help but yelp!

"He's blacked out..."

He grimaced and covered his head, fragments of thoughts surfacing in his mind.

My memory is a bit jumbled; I need to sort it out.

What did I do yesterday?

I had a drinking contest with Aizen, and then we went back and forth, one cup for me and one cup for you.

Another cup for me, another cup for me, another cup for me, another cup for me...

"……Um?"

Wait a minute, something's not right!

Yusuke Matsushita suddenly snapped out of his daze.

He recalled the scene when he drank with Aizen... At first, the two of them could play a game of "chasing each other".

During this time, Matsushita Yusuke remembered that Aizen Sousuke always frowned slightly, showing a troubled expression.

In essence, it's like having already triggered the second phase of the boss's attack... and you're in good condition, so victory should be in sight!

But then things started to go wrong.

Because afterwards, Matsushita Yusuke just drank alone in silence... The last memory the person involved had was only of Aizen Sousuke's ambiguous smile.

The case is solved.

I've fallen for a mirage!

The power to overthrow the Soul Society is being used for this drinking contest... What a despicable man!

The person involved is certainly very dissatisfied with this violation, but this was never a battle on equal footing, so they can only accept their fate.

Fortunately.

Aizen ultimately retained some conscience.

Instead of letting Matsushita Yusuke get himself completely drunk in the store, the ability was stopped just before he was about to lose consciousness.

In his memory, Tosen was going to send him back to the Spiritual Arts Academy, and then Matsushita Yusuke shuffled back to his dormitory like a maggot...

The fact that she was able to manage to wash herself clean in the end suggests that she is indeed a bit of a germaphobe.

Pressing his temples, Yusuke Matsushita pondered deeply.

These things happened yesterday.

that……

Does the task count as completed?

[Task completion in progress... Claim your reward]

Seeing the familiar font appear, Yusuke Matsushita's initial apprehension completely subsided.

It seems this task assessment is rather vague, and the judgment itself isn't particularly rigorous. Considering the current situation... it's likely that Aizen himself considered using Kyoka Suigetsu to be a foul, which explains the outcome.

Although the process was tortuous, it was good to receive the reward.

Yusuke Matsushita took this opportunity to re-examine his panel.

[Spiritual Pressure Level: 4] (Current maximum is 20)

【斩：15】【拳：14】【走：10】【鬼：23】（总值100）

[Additional Abilities: (Master of Basics), (A Lonely Heart)]

In terms of numerical value, in addition to the rewards from the day's tasks, there are also some "rewards" from other tasks.

Overall, it's similar to a steadily rising stock, showing promising growth!

[Overall Evaluation (Last-Ranking Official)]

……Um?

Yusuke Matsushita noticed the overall evaluation that hadn't appeared much before, and suddenly it was "resurrected" at this moment.

If the content itself hasn't changed, that's fine, but the main issue is that the evaluation from above has really changed.

The official at the end.

This explanation is somewhat vague, but thanks to the help he has learned these past few days, Matsushita Yusuke has gained a concrete understanding of the organizational structure of the Gotei 13.

A squad can have as many as twenty seats arranged from top to bottom.

Considering that each squad has no more than two hundred members, these individuals are roughly equivalent to the "junior elites" within the squad.

To put it simply, they're probably like those two clowns in the "Traveler's Curse" arc who plotted against Inoue and showed off their skills in front of Chad.

He wasn't even a minor leader.

It sounds a bit depressing... but Yusuke Matsushita didn't seem to be affected much.

After all, there is still a lot of room for improvement in his strength. These things are just external possessions and can only be used as a reference for now.

What he cares more about is what criteria this evaluation is based on.

"It wasn't there before, but it suddenly appeared this time... Is it because of a change in strength?"

Since the numerical changes are minimal and the Zanpakuto has not yet entered its unleashed state, the only thing that can affect strength is the additional ability.

"Skills influence ability, leading to changes in overall judgment... is that the line of thought?"

Having grasped this line of thought, Matsushita Yusuke nodded slightly and then turned his attention to the Zanpakuto, which he was more concerned about.

[Zanpakuto Ability Panel]

[Physics Department: 3]

[Elemental System: 1]

[Ghost Department: 6]

[Biology Department: 3]

[Rule Series: 1]

This is the slowest part of the process, but it's also the part that the parties involved are most looking forward to.

Looking at the changes in the values ​​on the panel at this moment, Yusuke Matsushita always felt like he was playing a cheap second-rate game (referring to a game without a monthly pass) and could only rely on daily check-ins to accumulate resources.

There's no need to rush it.

Let's talk about it after we've achieved Shikai...

Feeling sentimental, Matsushita Yusuke got up, but he kept finding that something was off about the atmosphere.

He couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong until he drew back the curtains and looked at the blinding light outside, at which point he opened his mouth in confusion.

Wait... what time is it?

……

"So after you got drunk that time, you slept for a whole day and night, missing several classes. Luckily, because you've been diligent enough before and your attendance is fine, you were able to calm down?"

Seeing Aizen Sousuke's ambiguous smile, Matsushita Yusuke felt his fists harden.

If you hadn't cheated, would I be like this?!

It was the start of a new week's calligraphy class, and the two met in the office as usual, beginning their routine chat.

"But then again, I also have a problem."

Aizen Sousuke slightly raised his hands, making a mocking gesture of surrender.

But that's all.

"Cheating is not the act of a gentleman, but since it's a contest over drinks, there's probably not much to say... The winner takes all, accept your fate, Matsushita-kun."

What else is there to say? The championship is yours!

"Let's leave that matter for now. I actually have other things I want to discuss with Aizen-sensei today."

"Oh? What is it?"

Aizen had already brought the teacup to his lips, but then put it down and looked directly at Matsushita Yusuke.

Having experienced the previous party, Aizen Sousuke seemed more relaxed and 'sincere' in his demeanor.

"Regarding Yoruichi Shihouin's invitation to become a retainer... what do you think, Aizen-sensei?"

I have to ask.

Because tomorrow is the day for my next internship trip.