Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"So I should thank you for being willing to banter with me?"

Kisuke Urahara's eyes widened; he had never seen such a shameless person!

If he weren't outmatched, he would have definitely taught the other person a lesson to vent his anger; otherwise, this matter wouldn't be over.

“After the game is released, the annual accounts must be submitted to my... Vice Captain Gin Ichimaru for review. Don’t even think about going back on your word.”

Aozaki Mayuki's casual remark caused Ichimaru Gin a huge problem.

"Why do we need to hand in the ledger?" Kisuke Urahara's forehead was sweating slightly.

"Of course, it's to prevent you from cheating. You're too smart, I don't trust you." Aozaki Mayuki narrowed her eyes, looking at him sharply.

Kisuke Urahara looked somewhat embarrassed.

"To be honest, I'm actually pretty stupid. The 12th Division is known for having the most insane brains, and I even have a certificate!"

"Although the repair costs for the team's dormitory were indeed overstated this time, it was all Mayuri Kurotsuchi's doing, it has nothing to do with me. I don't know anything about falsifying accounts, you have to believe me!"

"You still dare to falsify the accounts?" Aozaki Mayuki looked heartbroken. "How heartbroken the teacher will be if he finds out!"

"Everything can be discussed, Captain Shingetsu!" Kisuke Urahara quickly reassured him.

"Kisuke, you know I'm a perfect person without any flaws, right?" Aozaki Mayuki asked.

“Perfect, you?” Kisuke Urahara was taken aback, then realized what he meant and said firmly, “That’s right, you are.”

"You can't let the game character tarnish my reputation, can you?" Aozaki Mayuki said with a smile. "Do you know what to do?"

Urahara Kisuke couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that Aozaki Mayuki was shameless, even he had to admit defeat.

He patted his chest and said with a grin, "I understand, just wait for good news!"

"Hmm..." Aozaki Mayuki nodded in satisfaction.

Kisuke Urahara didn't know how to answer; he just wanted to escape this place as soon as possible and get away from this shameless guy.

"How is my senior brother?" Aozaki Mazuki suddenly asked.

"It's good. We've done some tests on him. It's not that there's no way to treat him, it just takes time," Kisuke Urahara said.

"That's good." Aozaki Mayuki nodded.

Although Jushiro Ukitake can be a bit cunning at times, he is generally a kind-hearted person and treats me very well.

"You could say the old man has a good eye; none of the disciples he's taken in, including himself, are bad," Aozaki Mazuki thought with a touch of narcissism.

…………

In the early hours of the morning, the secret laboratory beneath the Eleventh Division Captain's dormitory was completely silent.

Aozaki Mayuki Akane sat quietly on the sofa, her upper body bare, holding a familiar blue-black jade in her hands.

He stared intently at the mysterious gem, as if exploring its hidden secrets.

At the same time, he sensed the complete Hōgyoku in his chest, allowing it to gradually emerge from his chest cavity onto the surface of his body.

Having already had the experience of a successful fusion, Aozaki Mayuki's movements appeared effortless and practiced.

He placed the precious jade in his hand in front of his chest, trying to communicate with the broken jade in his chest and make them merge together.

Although this unfinished Hogyoku cannot compare to the size of the Soul King's kidney, it still possesses some of the Hogyoku's special abilities, which is why Aozaki Mazuki made this attempt.

However, when he pressed the unfinished Hogyoku against his chest, he found that there was no resonance between the two.

"It's not that simple after all."

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed, and the hopeful look in her eyes gradually dimmed.

"You're not interested in this at all? Your standards are really high! Is it only the Spirit King's organs that can fuse with you?"

Aozaki Mayuki muttered softly, glancing at the unresponsive, half-finished Hogyoku.

He reluctantly put it aside, staring at his chest as if deep in thought.

Since this unfinished product could not be fused, Aozaki Mayuki's interest in it naturally waned considerably.

"What do we do now? Should we return it?" Aozaki Mayuki sighed softly.

"It doesn't seem necessary. Aizen has disappeared somewhere. It's safer to keep this with me for now."

Aozaki Mayuki stared at the half-finished Hogyoku on the table, lost in thought.

He doesn't lack fragments of the Spirit King right now; he acquired quite a few when he invaded the Tsunayo family, but it's really not enough for him.

The fragments of the Spirit King are truly rare; once used, they are gone. Each piece is extremely precious and can be described as a treasure that is hard to come by.

"If only Michihane Aura were here," Aozaki Mayuki sighed.

In the original work, this woman, Michiha Ne Aura, was an underling of Tsunayoshi Tokinada, and her soul contained the power of the Soul King's Lock.

Her achievements include, but are not limited to—

In the short span of a few years after Ginjo Kugo's death, he developed the Executive Department into a large organization with 700,000 followers, created an artificial Soul King with Yamada Seinosuke, and created the Hogyoku Espada using the traces of the Espada's existence.

Simply put, she is at least a super genius on par with Mayuri Kurotsuchi!

After all, Mayuri Kurotsuchi has put in countless efforts, let alone creating artificial Soul Kings, to create artificial Shinigami.

However, what truly interested Aozaki Mayuki was the Hogyoku Ten Espada she created!

She can create artificial Spirit Kings, and Kisuke Urahara can do the same, and he did it independently.

However, only Michiha Nemura was able to produce a mass-produced Hogyoku!

Kisuke Urahara may not have had the intention of creating such a thing, but he could still see the outstanding talent of Aura Michiha.

Moreover, Kisuke Urahara doesn't even want to touch the Hogyoku anymore.

As for a dangerous guy like Mayuri Kurotsuchi, you absolutely cannot let him touch you.

This makes Daoyu Gen'ula's talent all the more precious.

Unfortunately, Aozaki Mayuki had no idea whether she had even been born into this world.

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Chapter 231 Parents

The barracks of the 8th Division of the Gotei 13.

Aozaki Mayuki stood quietly in the distance, gazing at the snow-white building under the sunlight.

The building appears solemn and majestic, giving people a sense of mystery and awe.

This is the squad responsible for "intelligence gathering," and its security is so tight that there is a guard every five steps and a sentry every ten steps.

Each room in the office area was guarded by at least two Deaths, as if some unknown secret was hidden inside.

And Aozaki Mayuki, this famous figure, is exceptionally popular in this squad.

He is not only the junior brother of the captain of the 8th Division, but also has a good relationship with the vice-captain.

It could be said that his relationship with the Eighth Division was as close as that of a family.

After all, it is an intelligence unit, and the members all have keen observation skills.

They were fully aware of the affair between Aozaki Mayuki and their vice-captain.

Aozaki Mayuki, that slowpoke, took a full half hour to complete the journey that should have only taken ten minutes.

Along the way, he and Yadomaru Lisa each held one of her little hands.

The girl they were holding in the middle was none other than Ise Nanao, the niece of Captain Kyoraku Shunsui, the darling of the Eighth Division.

Her adorable appearance makes people feel affection for her, as if the whole world becomes brighter because of her.

Two adults and a child, despite not being related by blood, get along as warmly and harmoniously as a happy family of three.

“We’re like family now,” Aozaki Mayuki said gently, turning her gaze back to the present.

"What family... Don't say such misleading things in front of the team members!"

Lisa Yadomaru's expression remained unchanged, but she involuntarily straightened her chest, like a proud white swan. Only her slightly jubilant voice revealed the joy in her heart at this moment.

"I'm just stating the facts. Look, even cute little Qixu is nodding. It seems she agrees with what I said!"

Ise Nanao glanced at him, then nodded slightly, indicating, "Brother Mayuki is absolutely right."

Aozaki Mayuki nodded with a smug look on her face.

Lisa Yadomaru's cold face twitched slightly, not because she agreed with the man's words, but because she was dissatisfied that the two closest people had colluded to exclude her.

"Just kidding... Are you alright?" Aozaki Mayuki asked cautiously.

"Do you think I'm the kind of person who would get angry over something so trivial?" Yadomaru Lisa sighed.

Aozaki Mayuki shook her head.

He had known this woman for decades and knew her inside and out; he knew her better than anyone else what kind of person she was.

This is a woman who can remain calm and composed even when reading strange books in public; her composure is something that even Aozaki Mayuki would envy.

"Do you even know how to interact with girls? At times like this, you should hold me tight, say some sweet nothings, and then move me to the point of speechlessness with your actions, like pinning me against the wall, and then..."

Risa Yadomaru gave him earnest advice.

Sensing the strange looks from the surrounding team members, Aozaki Mayuki broke out in a sweat and quickly covered the woman's mouth:

"That's enough, there are still children here!"

“I’m not a child anymore. In a few years, I’ll be 100 years old.” Ise Nanao quickly shook her head. This time, she had to refute.

"She looks so small, yet she's so much older than me... That's not the point!"

Aozaki Mayuki looked embarrassed.

He felt like he was going to be mistaken by the soldiers around him for a strange old man who was seducing innocent girls, and who knew if the 10th Division was already ready to arrest him.

It's obvious that my brother-in-law will take good care of me then.

"Come say that to me when you're 120 years old!"