Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Imbuing concepts is one way to utilize the power of creation.

We use this ability freely at home, and everyone likes it, so we forgot to turn it off.

"Wait a moment, I'll turn it off right away."

Aozaki Mayuki smiled and said to the girl.

Then, he looked up at the ceiling, as if his mind had suddenly gone blank, as if he had lost connection, and stared blankly into space.

After a moment, he slowly lowered his head and looked at the girl again.

Then, he picked up the bowl that had been used to hold the porridge, carefully scooped up a spoonful, gently blew on it, and tenderly handed it to the girl.

However, the girl did not appreciate it.

She shrank back slightly, her face full of reluctance and resistance, displaying a resolute attitude of "I would rather die than eat this stuff."

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but feel a little helpless, muttering to herself:

"They actually refused my cooking! You know, how many people in Seireitei yearn to taste such a delicacy but cannot obtain it."

As the only Special Grade Chef in Seireitei, Aozaki Mayuki is full of confidence in his culinary skills.

However, when he heard that Kujo Nozomi refused to try the food she had painstakingly prepared, he felt that his culinary soul had been deeply insulted.

He firmly believes that as long as the other person takes a bite, they will appreciate the unique charm of this dish.

Therefore, Aozaki Mayuki insisted on saying:

"Trust me, this time it'll definitely be fine. Try it again."

Kujo Nozomi firmly shook her head in refusal, emphasizing:

"Absolutely not! Who would want to eat that weird stuff!"

Undeterred, Aozaki Mayuki continued to persuade him:

"Give it a try, and you'll know if there's a problem once you try it."

"No way... Mmm, it's delicious."

Kujo Nozomi remained unwilling.

But at that moment, Aozaki Mayuki suddenly took action and forcibly stuffed the food into her mouth.

The girl chewed involuntarily and then swallowed.

Although this action was somewhat forceful, the food did taste really good, so how could one resist eating it once it was in their mouth?

Moreover, she clearly felt that the strange feeling of an uncontrollable force gushing out from her body had disappeared.

When Aozaki Mayuki saw Kujo Nozomi successfully swallow the food, he excitedly asked:

"See? I didn't lie to you, did I? Now you can put on your clothes without worrying about a repeat of what happened before."

Nozomi Kujo nodded, indicating her approval of the food's taste.

But at the same time, she looked at Aozaki Mayuki with a puzzled expression and asked curiously:

"The taste is not bad. But you're actually able to control that strange thing..."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on the face of Aozaki Mayuki, who was getting closer and closer.

The man had a gentle smile on his face, and then continued to feed himself.

All their actions seemed very considerate, and there was not a trace of malice in them.

But she narrowed her originally large eyes and gently reached out towards the long sword beside her.

something wrong.

Kujo Nozomi isn't that heartless.

She clearly remembered that she had never had any interaction with this man before.

However, since it was only their first meeting, and they weren't even acquainted yet, why was he being so kind to her?

Even the kindest, most good-natured person shouldn't be completely unguarded when facing a complete stranger.

This situation is clearly abnormal. Although the girl has not been in contact with this world for long, she is already well aware of its dangers.

So, who exactly is this person?

Kujo Nozomi, whose decision had already been made, hesitated for a moment.

Her first thought was of the fake captain copied by Inaba Kagerousa, but she quickly dismissed the idea.

If the other party were truly Inaba Kagerousa's subordinate, they would have taken him away without hesitation, instead of playing this childish game with him.

The Shinigami of Seireitei certainly wouldn't leisurely stroll around wearing their captain's haori.

Therefore, this person must be the captain of the Gotei 13.

However, when she opened her mouth, the "truth" she wanted to say was swallowed back down her throat.

It's not that I'm afraid of making a mistake.

Kujo Nozomi's identity is special, and Inaba Kagerousa has infiltrated the Seireitei with his power. Even as a captain of the Gotei 13, he cannot reveal too much.

How to do?

After a moment's hesitation, Kujo Nozomi, whose mouth moved faster than her brain, immediately swallowed another mouthful of rainbow porridge.

The girl seemed to be deep in thought, and asked while drinking her porridge:

Who are you?

Aozaki Mayuki flashed a bright white smile, answering her question.

"My name is Aozaki Mayuki."

His tone remained enthusiastic, and anyone prone to infatuation wouldn't dare say a word in the face of this skilled guy.

Before she could finish speaking, the girl suddenly widened her eyes.

"You're Aozaki Mayuki!? The Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, Aozaki Mayuki!?"

"It's down."

Aozaki Mayumi's expression froze, and she tilted her chin up with a grin.

The moment the porridge slipped from the corner of her mouth, he decisively wiped the girl's lips with his finger.

Feeling the sensation on his lips, Kujo Nozomi didn't bother to chew slowly and swallowed the bowl in one gulp.

Aozaki Mayuki was too moved to appreciate her spirit of not wasting a single grain of food.

Then he saw Kujo Nozomi put down her bowl and spoon, wrap herself in a sheet, get out of bed, and stand directly in front of him.

"Are you really Aozaki Mayuki?"

Kujo Nozomi stared intently at Aozaki Mayuki, her eyes filled with anticipation and doubt.

Aozaki Mayuki nodded and answered seriously:

"Genuine or genuine."

Under the girl's nervous yet expectant gaze, Aozaki Mayuki turned around and pointed her thumb at her back.

That was a captain's haori that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make a proper Shutara Senjumaru.

Although they were comfortable to wear, Aozaki Mayuki never said she was satisfied.

However, Shutara Senjumaru was quite satisfied with the wedding dress that Aozaki Mayuki had made by hand.

At a captains' meeting held once again to celebrate the wedding of one of the five great noble families, everyone gathered together.

She finally got to be a model, wearing that wedding dress and putting on a fashion show in front of all the captains.

Upon seeing the large "一" (one) on the haori, the girl's expression visibly relaxed, as if she had unloaded some heavy burden, and her eyes gradually regained some of their luster.

Immediately afterwards, she adopted a serious and earnest expression, bowed to Aozaki Mayuki with impeccable manners, and said sincerely:

"Captain-Commander, I have a request. This matter may concern the safety of Seireitei, and even the entire Three Realms."

Under Aozaki Mayuki's gaze, the girl slowly raised her head and began to recount in detail the conspiracy between Inaba Kagerousa and the Ryudoji family.

She recounted every detail without reservation, as if she had already made up her mind to tell the whole story.

Chapter 452 Let You Live

"...That's how it is."

The girl took a deep breath and looked at Aozaki Mazuki with a determined gaze.

"Captain-Commander, only you, who cannot be copied by Inaba Kagerousa, possess the power to save everything."

"We must find the Remembrance Bead before the Ryudoji family does, in order to stop their plot from succeeding!"

Aozaki Mayuki listened quietly to the girl's account, but her face did not show much surprise or doubt.

In fact, most of what the girl said was something he already knew.

The only piece of information he found useful was that he remembered the name Ryudoji family again.

However, he remained patient, listening carefully to the girl's narration from beginning to end without interrupting her.

After thinking for a few seconds, Aozaki Mayuki put on a serious expression.

His gaze was piercing, fixed intently on the person in front of him, as if trying to see into their very soul through their eyes.

"You've only been talking about the Beads of Longing, so what about yourself?"

"Ah...me?"

Kujo Nozomi was somewhat bewildered and didn't know how to answer the question.

"Inaba Kagerousa, that guy wants to merge with you, right?"

Aozaki Mayuki stroked her chin and said very seriously.

His tone was firm and serious, as if he had already seen through the whole truth.

"If he succeeds, then Kujo Nozomi will have to disappear."

Aozaki Mayuki continued, his voice deep and powerful.