Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

The girl next to him sat up and stretched, her beautiful curves clearly visible in the dim light of the room.

She quickly got dressed, and the smart and stylish shiba suit added to her charm, making her look like a vibrant young woman.

"As expected of a high-ranking official who specializes in hand-to-hand combat, she is even more formidable than Rangiku in some ways. The only one who can surpass her is Yoruichi Shihouin."

"Matsuki, what are you looking at?" Kunan Shiro stretched out his body after glancing at Aozaki Mayuki who was staring at him, and secretly felt delighted.

Kunan Shiro decisively pulled Aozaki Mayuki out of bed.

Aozaki Mayuki wrapped his arms around her waist with a strange expression, while glancing at Wanxiang Senra beside him.

It wasn't that he actively seduced the girl; it was simply that she was too energetic.

The blade of Wanxiang Senluo trembled slightly, but they did not suddenly appear to ruin the two's plans.

"I have to go to the Twelfth Division at noon. Kiryu-san is looking for me, and I don't have much time."

Aozaki Mayuki stroked her chin and looked at the antique clock on the wall.

"So that means we only have two hours left?" Jiu Nanbai's face twitched, and he asked somewhat dejectedly.

Despite always presenting herself as a researcher, Kiryu Hikifune is actually one of the strongest captains of the Gotei 13, whose strength was recognized by Kenpachi Kuruyashiki more than two hundred years ago.

"To be precise, it's one hour. The rest of the time needs to be spent cooking. If we're not prepared properly, something terrible will happen!"

Aozaki Mayuki exaggeratedly frightened him.

Despite saying that, Aozaki Mayuki knew that Hikifune Kiryu wouldn't actually be that angry. Instead, he would take the opportunity to drag him to the dormitory kitchen to cook for him, so that he could eat while studying.

Logically speaking, spending a lot of time together should be good for the relationship between the two, but unfortunately, Aozaki Mayuki has become a master of time management and has strictly planned her time every day.

The souls of those who participated in the campaign to annihilate the rebels have all been absorbed into the Hōgyoku.

He plans to spend his free time each day strolling around Rukongai to find some suitable materials.

…………

"Is it inappropriate for someone who's become the captain to still bring you food?" Kisuke Urahara said thoughtfully as he took the food from Mazuki Aozaki.

"If people knew that Kenpachi Aozaki brought our captain food every day, it might damage the image of the Eleventh Division."

Aozaki Mayuki said nonchalantly, "What's the big deal about bringing food to your wife?"

"Would you dare say that to Captain Kiryu's face?" Kisuke Urahara sneered disdainfully.

"I wouldn't dare!" Aozaki Mayuki said in the toughest tone but with the most cowardly words, winking and saying, "So you have to keep this a secret and don't say anything out of line."

"Ha, I thought there was nothing you wouldn't dare to do in this world!" Despite saying that, Kisuke Urahara nodded.

There should be limits to pranks; if you go too far, things will get out of hand.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about you. It's only been a short time since we last met, and you've already broken through to the third level of Spirit Might." Aozaki Mayuki said with a wink, seemingly genuinely happy for her friend's progress.

Despite his young age, Kisuke Urahara wore a mature smile and smugly hummed twice, saying, "I told you, I'm confident. It'll all fall into place naturally."

“Indeed, Kiryu-san has high hopes for you.” Aozaki Mayuki asked, “So, are you confident in succeeding Kiryu-san as captain? How is your Bankai training going?”

"Just getting started." Kisuke Urahara waved his hand, then suddenly shrank back, glancing around furtively with a shifty look, and whispered, "You're also training Bankai, aren't you?"

“That’s right.” Aozaki Mayuki nodded; it wasn’t exactly a secret.

Which Shinigami who has reached the third level of spiritual power wouldn't try to train in Bankai?

This is perfectly normal.

Kisuke Urahara put his arm around his shoulder, pulled him to squat in the corner of the courtyard wall, and said mysteriously, "Actually, I have some new attempts regarding Bankai."

"What attempt?" Aozaki Mayuki already had a guess in her mind, but she still asked to confirm her guess.

"I've developed a tool that can help Zanpakuto materialize, and the prototype is expected to be completed next week!" Kisuke Urahara said excitedly.

"A trial piece? You're not trying to use me as a guinea pig, are you?"

Aozaki Mayuki recalled her participation in experiments at the Technology Development Bureau, during which she blew up the laboratory several times.

Scientific research and innovation are truly dangerous things!

Kisuke Urahara was also a little embarrassed, and quickly patted his chest to assure everyone, "Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem this time, and there definitely won't be any random explosions."

Aozaki Mayuki looked at him suspiciously, then nodded.

Chapter 135 Senior

Squad 12, Technology Development Bureau.

The Technology Development Bureau is located within the 12th Division's headquarters. It is a mysterious research base deep in the mountains. Above ground are white high-rise buildings, but the real core facilities are underground.

After packing her things, the purple-haired woman stroked her beautiful hair and stared blankly at the screen in front of her, seemingly losing all interest in the food that was being served to her.

At noon, the entire Technology Development Bureau fell into silence. It was quiet, perhaps because the rising temperature made people feel lazy and sleepy.

Kiryuu never imagined that he, who simply ate and drank every day and occasionally studied temporary souls, would experience such a thing.

"Technological development is really rapid. There were no such useful things hundreds of years ago."

Looking at the screen in the captain's office, Kiryu shook his head and thought with some emotion.

However, thinking back to the two of them chatting furtively in front of the Technology Development Bureau, Kiryu Hikifune was still quite pleased.

"Kisuke did a great job, but doesn't he know there are security cameras there? Or does he think I won't pay attention?"

"That kid, Zhenyue, is too bold. How could she say such things in public?"

Recalling the many times she had taken the initiative to seek out Aozaki Mayuki to teach her her skills, Hikifune Kiryu played with her hair with her slender hands, feeling a little embarrassed.

"But do I have feelings for him?" Kiryu shoveled two mouthfuls of food into his mouth, lost in thought as he recalled the moments they had spent together.

"At least this kid's cooking is really good. My stomach seems to have accepted it before I could. What am I going to do?"

After a few years of brief contact, Kiryu Hikifune came to understand what kind of person Aozaki Mayuki was.

To be precise, he wasn't a good man, but without comparison, there's no harm done. Compared to most nobles, he was already considered a very good person.

But is it too much to give yourself away just because you can cook well?

But how many things in this world are more important than cooking? Besides, he's not a bad person.

Just as Kiryu was reflecting on his experiences over the past few years, the elegant woman with black hair opened the office door and said:

"You've been working so late today and haven't eaten yet, have you? I brought this from the team's canteen. Little Zhenyue is now the team leader, so she must be very busy. Just make do with this for now."

Shutara Senjumaru used the puppet arm behind him to place the lunchbox on the table and said:

"Oh my! This smells so good, did Little True Moon come by? Even after becoming Kenpachi, she still comes to bring you food."

"It seems you are really important to that child, to the point that you don't even care what others think!"

"Thank you so much. I'm really hungry, and the food you sent by Mayuki probably isn't enough."

Yizhou Tongsheng spoke somewhat hastily, then burst into laughter, feigning composure.

"It's nothing. My old friend, you never take care of your health. You seem fine now, but you'll suffer when something really goes wrong later."

Shutara Senjumaru waved his hand dismissively and said...

"It seems pointless to talk about this now. You're about to join the Zero Squad. Injuries are a minor issue for us."

"With the power of the Spirit King strengthening your body, whether it's scientific research or cooking, you can cook for as long as you want and eat as much as you want, all according to your wishes."

"Eat up, but are you sure you can finish all this?" Shutaro Senjumaru then licked his lips and asked.

She watched from the sidelines when Aozaki Mayuki taught Hikifune Kiryu, and she also tasted Mayuki's cooking a few times; it was indeed quite delicious.

"Actually, I can't eat that much." Kiryu Hikifune looked at Shutara Senjumaru with a smile, somewhat embarrassed.

Kiryu, who's usually so carefree, is actually shy? What happened?

Shutara Senjumaru was slightly surprised, then covered his face and laughed, "Then let me help you. The dishes that Little Moon made look pretty good."

Kiryuki said, looking aggrieved, "But, that was for me by Shinjuku..."

Shutara Senjumaru displayed the dignity of a senior, saying righteously, "Kiryu, it is only right for a senior to help a junior!"

Hikifune Kiryu: "..."

She now strongly suspects that Shutara Senjumaru brought the food over just to steal Mazuki's cooking!

…………

The Rukongai was quiet in the dead of night. Aizen Sousuke looked up at the beautiful moonlight in the withered flower area.

"Da da da!"

"Da da da!"

Accompanied by footsteps coming from underground, a figure slowly walked down from downstairs to the ground.

"Tosen, have you found something that will satisfy me? I hope to hear good news," Aizen said casually, his back to him.

"Lord Aizen! Below is a ruin, only mud and gravel. If we forcefully break through the cover with Kido, it may cause a collapse."

Wearing goggles, Dongxian emerged from underground, his brow furrowing as he smelled the earth on his body.

"You're quite cautious, Shingetsu-kun." Enjoying the quiet environment, Aizen couldn't help but remark, "But to go to such lengths to hide yourself, it seems you've indeed learned something!"

Whether it was a misperception or not, Tosen seemed to hear a hint of relief in his words.

What kind of person does Lord Aizen take this man for?

He tried to say, "It seems that this man is indeed hiding something from us..."

Aizen interrupted him: "Hiding it from us? No, you're wrong, Tosen, he didn't hide it from me!"

He recalled that day...

In Aizen's secret laboratory,

Aozaki Mayuki looked at the glowing screen and shouted, "Lord Aizen!"

"Is there something you need, Shingetsu-kun?" Aizen put down his work, turned around, and asked with a smile.

Aozaki Mayuki asked, seemingly casually, "May I look through the lab's research materials?"

Aizen remained silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed and said, "Do you know what you're saying? This is no joke, Shingetsu-kun!"

“I know, and you know what I want, but there’s no progress at all. Why don’t you let me try?” Aozaki Mayuki shrugged. “If you don’t want to, then forget it.”