The only player in the world of Bleach.

Although the agreed time was half an hour, Matsushita Yusuke would definitely not arrive right on time.

After all, you have to leave a good impression, right?

I'll be there right away!

He stood there waiting at the door for more than twenty minutes.

Watching hope Zhijin, sporting a pompadour hairstyle, politely greet people as he walked out of the office building.

Yusuke Matsushita greeted him from a distance.

"I'm sorry to have kept Matsushita-kun waiting... Let's go now without further ado."

"Then I'll trouble Senior Xizhi to lead the way."

The two walked side by side, enjoying themselves, while Matsushita Yusuke also made sure to probe for other information along the way.

For example...

"After joining this organization, do I really not need to do anything?"

"Theoretically, it's not necessary, but special circumstances can sometimes occur."

"What do you mean?"

"For example, the headmaster of the night school might want you to join some organization after graduation or something."

hope Zhijin pondered for a moment, then began to count on his fingers.

"You should have heard of it, right? The Shihouin family doesn't just control the Second Division; Yoruichi is also the commander-in-chief of the Xingjun and the Onmitsukido.

Are there any organizations other than the Gotei 13?

To be honest, because he rarely got to appear on screen, Yusuke Matsushita had a rather shallow impression of these organizations and their members.

But this does not mean that everyone has disappeared.

In fact, the work of the Gotei 13 only accounts for about one-third of the entire Soul Society.

The remaining aspects require the participation of other organizations and nobles to function properly.

As far as Matsushita Yusuke knew... the teaching staff of the Shinigami Academy was entirely composed of teachers organized under the name of Chojiro Sasakibe, the vice-captain of the First Division.

Similar situations are commonplace.

After all, it was a feudal system that had been in operation for who knows how long, so it was normal for it to appear bloated and inflated.

Are there many cases where individuals are assigned to specific organizations?

hope Zhijin rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment.

"It shouldn't be... too many."

As if to make a deeper impression, hope Zhijin continued to explain.

"In my memory, there's only Urahara... ah, no, never mind... Matsushita-kun, forget what I said."

Why are you only saying half of what you meant?

However, in reality, Matsushita Yusuke had already grasped the other party's intentions.

You just mentioned Kisuke Urahara, right?!

It wouldn't have been a problem before, but now it's definitely not appropriate to call him by his name.

Because this guy has already taken office as the captain of the 12th Division, and is also the nominal director of the Technology Development Bureau.

Double agent, hohohoho...

Why did his name come out of Xi Zhijin's mouth?

Of course, it's because this guy has an extraordinary relationship with Yoruichi Shihouin. You know, the two have been involved for a long time, so their relationship is definitely not shallow.

Considering the relationship between the two, and now taking into account Kisuke Urahara's intended post... it's hard not to think of the previous "retainer" theory.

"Because he became the captain, I can't call him by his first name. But to bring it up now is clearly an example to be used..."

What is the purpose?

Matsushita Yusuke understood in an instant.

Kisuke Urahara's positions as captain and bureau chief were perhaps secured for him by Yoruichi Shihouin.

If the retainer's statement is true, then such behavior was achieved by "winning over" the Shihouin family to obtain resources from the Technology Development Bureau and the Twelfth Division, which they had not been able to access before.

Thinking about it this way, the Shihouin family's "strategic intentions" are indeed quite sophisticated.

After all, there are genuine success stories.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Xizhi. I understand now."

"Oh, really? Talking to Matsushita-kun is so easy... He's been a great help."

Talking to smart people is so easy.

hope Zhijin nodded happily, finding Matsushita Yusuke pleasing to the eye no matter how he looked at him.

"If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me... I'll answer them to the best of my ability."

Since that's the case, Matsushita Yusuke naturally wouldn't refuse anything.

After all, this is also an important opportunity to catch up on extracurricular knowledge.

So...

"What do nobles like hope Zhijin usually do on a daily basis?"

oh……

"You're starting with a topic that's sure to send chills down your spine, Matsushita-kun."

Of course, this was just a joke. hope Zhijin's lips curled up slightly, then he pondered for a long moment.

"Mr. Matsushita is not of noble birth, so it's normal that he doesn't understand these things. The so-called nobles... are actually a special group that uses privileges, enjoys resources, and stands above everyone else."

That's quite straightforward.

However, Yusuke Matsushita is completely immune to it.

After all, in the context of the Bleach world, fists can "inflate".

How many divisions can your nobles possibly have? Once I've mastered five swords, I'll make you all kneel on the ground and sing "Conquer!"

"However, what I just described is only an ideal scenario."

hope Zhijin pointed to himself, his tone more helpless than mocking.

"You see me as an aristocrat, but do you think I'm happy?"

—Isn't that so?

That's what I wanted to say.

But seeing the dark circles under Nozomi's eyes beneath his sunglasses, Matsushita Yusuke carefully changed his words.

Is work annoying?

"Having a boss who doesn't care about anything and has to take care of every little thing... that job can be really tiring."

Speaking of which, the current captain of the Second Division is Yoruichi.

Yusuke Matsushita couldn't imagine what that dark-skinned woman would look like, busy with government affairs...

So you've pushed all the work onto your subordinates? That certainly has a very aristocratic air about it.

"My view has always been quite simple: the greater the responsibility, the greater the enjoyment. If I'm eating well and dressing warmly, it's because I've put in enough effort."

"Ichiro Ohmaeda added with a smile."

"A nobleman like me is actually in a limbo. If things are left to their own devices... although I can make a living by relying on my family's wealth, I will never be able to rise to the top."

So we still need to work harder.

"Following Yoruichi... no, the Shihouin family, as long as you're willing to work hard, the rewards in the future will certainly be substantial."

This theory may sound reasonable.

but……

Others don't even have a choice.

It can only be said that although hope Zhijin had some progressive ideas, his thinking was ultimately based on a feudal background and could not withstand scrutiny.

In this regard, Aizen Sousuke's side is slightly more authoritative.

Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?!

"We're almost there."

Upon hearing the sound, Matsushita Yusuke snapped out of his reverie and looked up.

Then, his expression became somewhat strange.

"this……"

This is where?