Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

The hundreds of soldiers sprang into action instantly, their steps synchronized as they charged in an orderly fashion toward the Quincy Division.

Their actions were swift and decisive, demonstrating a high degree of discipline and combat effectiveness.

Faced with this dark torrent that seemed capable of crushing everything, Masaki Kurosaki remained unmoved.

She took a deep breath and then forcefully pulled back the spirit bow in her hand.

Masaki Kurosaki focused her gaze, leaning back slightly, preparing to unleash her power.

"Rain of Light!"

As Kurosaki Masaki softly uttered the name of the technique, a torrential rain of countless blue spirit arrows poured out from the spirit bow.

These spirit arrows streaked across the sky like meteors, carrying powerful spiritual energy as they spread outwards.

They shot at the charging Death Squad at incredible speed, like an unstoppable downpour.

The Quincy behind her, seeing their general make a move, also drew their spirit bows, and arrows flew out from the crowd.

The arrows rained down like a dense storm, carrying a sharp, menacing aura as they hurtled toward the Grim Reapers.

However, the Grim Reaper rushing towards them seemed to have anticipated this.

The Grim Reapers at the forefront raised their hands to shield themselves.

As they moved, golden rays of light flashed, forming circular shields.

"Binding Spell Number Thirty-Nine: Round Gate!"

This is a powerful defensive technique.

A circular, golden protective shield was raised high above their heads, and arrows struck it with a crackling sound, as if foreshadowing a fierce battle about to unfold.

Meanwhile, Death, protected by the light shield, was not idle either.

They chanted incantations, releasing powerful spiritual energy.

Crimson smoke billowed out, followed by a burst of red flames that shot into the sky and crashed into the Quincy formation.

Binding Technique #21: Crimson Smoke Escape!

Hado #31: Red Fire Cannon!

Aozaki Mayuki stood on the cliff, quietly watching the battle below.

While suppressing the Quincy with firepower, the Grim Reapers slowly advanced under the cover of the fog.

The two sides quickly made contact, and what followed was a contest of the Grim Reaper's specialty: close-quarters combat.

In an instant, the training ground was filled with shouts of battle, and the air was thick with the stench of blood.

Jushiro Ukitake took the lead, wielding his Zanpakuto and fighting bravely against the enemy.

As the captain, every strike he makes contains boundless power, making it impossible for the enemy to resist.

At the same time, he also unleashed his newly acquired special power—

He placed one hand on his face and pulled it down, revealing a white mask.

Just then, he brandished his Zanpakuto, which instantly transformed into two swords, and slashed fiercely at the Quincy.

Faced with enemies so close at hand, Masaki Kurosaki no longer chose to suppress them from a distance. Instead, she decisively and quickly reassembled and transformed the spirit particles that formed the spirit bow, turning them into two sharp spirit particle longswords in the blink of an eye. Without hesitation, she engaged in fierce close combat with the Shinigami.

Looking at the woman before him, whose expression remained unchanged yet who had broken through his own formation with astonishing speed, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

According to the junior brother, this junior sister-in-law only showed the tip of the iceberg of her strength.

Even so, it has already put him under tremendous pressure.

Quincy... they're really strong!

The battle below continued, and Aozaki Mayuki suddenly spoke up:

"This exercise will be over soon. Notify the Fourth Division to prepare."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief."

Unohana Retsu responded and then turned to look at Kotetsu Isane beside her.

Kotetsu Isane nodded knowingly, then turned and left.

Then, Retsu Unohana continued with a smile:

"Isn't it a bit too much to let Masaki and the others lead the Quincy?"

"And they even said the Sternritter are stronger than Masaki and the others. That guy named Gerald from last time didn't seem that scary, did he?"

Aozaki Mayuki smiled:

"That's a bit of an exaggeration. Pressure is what motivates people. Once they're on the battlefield, nobody cares how hard they worked beforehand."

Before she could finish speaking, a silvery laugh rang in her ears.

Aozaki Mayuki turned around curiously and saw Michiha Ne Aura leading a little girl who looked about twelve or thirteen years old over.

The girl had long, bright orange hair, like a burning flame, and her eyes were grayish-blue, like a deep lake.

She stared intently at Aozaki Mayuki, her eyes showing no fear, but rather revealing an innocent and naive expression.

Aozaki Mayuki was stunned, muttering to herself:

Who is this child?

He had no recollection of the little girl, but judging from her close relationship with Michiha Gen Aura, they seemed to have a close bond.

Daoyugen Aura explained with a smile:

“This is an orphan I found in the real world. She has a very special ability, so I decided to adopt her.”

Aozaki Mayuki nodded slightly.

Although I knew that Doyane Aura wanted a child, I never expected that she would adopt a child.

Looking at the adorable little girl in front of him, Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but reach out and pat her head, smiling as she said:

"You don't need to ask for my opinion on everything you want to do. My controlling nature doesn't reach that level."

He scratched his head. It's just a child; it's not like he can't afford to raise one.

The woman in front of him who was constantly giving him flirtatious glances, wasn't she the one he had raised?

"But what do you mean by special talent?" Aozaki Mayuki asked, puzzled.

"We haven't figured it out yet, but it certainly won't disappoint."

Dao Yugen Aura smiled mysteriously, then took the girl's hand, pulled her close, and said gently:

"Come on, little Orihime, say hello to the person you like the most in the future."

What the hell?! You woman, don't you dare corrupt the children!

Wait, what did you just call her?

Before Aozaki Mayuki could even retort, she was suddenly taken aback.

Chapter 479 Western Frontier Bureau

The atmosphere in the joint training ground was getting increasingly heated, with many injured Shinigami and Quincy responsible for sparring partners howling and clutching their legs and arms.

The drills will try to avoid fatal injuries, but the swords and demonic arts in real combat are real, so injuries are inevitable.

Just then, Aozaki Mayuki was about to learn more about the details of her future family members when she was interrupted by Ise Nanao's sudden appearance, as if she had teleported.

She relayed the message: "Captain-Commander, Lieutenant Aizen is looking for you."

Upon hearing this, Aozaki Mayuki's brows furrowed instantly.

It wasn't that he had any dissatisfaction with Aizen, but rather that he was puzzled as to why the vice-captain wasn't handling administrative matters properly within the division, but instead came to him instead.

He secretly wondered, "Are they here to catch me slacking off?"

But then he shook his head and dismissed the thought.

After all, he had been neglecting his official duties for quite some time.

And how can the captain's job be called slacking off?

This is clearly a sign of complete trust in Aizen's abilities!

Moreover, it's quite reasonable for me, as the captain-commander, to come and oversee such a big event as the joint squad exercise!

There must be something else going on.

Aozaki Mayuki stroked her chin, pondering to herself.

He began to seriously consider whether he had done anything recently that might cause trouble.

Before the day before yesterday, he had been slacking off in Hueco Mundo for a full six months.

After returning the day before yesterday, he and Akane went to the Shoku Valley in the Broken Realm to continue slacking off.

Yesterday, I went to the real world to slack off with Nozomi Kujo.

After thinking it over, it seems that nothing special happened in his life except for slacking off.

Aozaki Mayuki recalled her boring past life and confirmed that she had not left any evidence that Aizen could use to lecture her.

Then, stroking his chin, he asked Ise Nanao:

"Nanao, Aizen... what does the vice-captain want with me?"

Ise Nanao shook her head, indicating that she was not clear about the specifics, only saying that Aozaki Mayuki needed to go there in person.

Aozaki Mayuki stroked her chin, pondered for a moment, and then said to Michiha Ne Aura:

"Awula, take this little guy home first, I'll be right back. Lie, you're in charge of things here for now."

"Nanaga, let's go!"

Aozaki Mayuki's languid voice rang out, then she tucked her hands into her sleeves and turned to leave.

Unohana Retsu immediately took over command and began to direct the on-site operations in an orderly manner.

Judging from her practiced movements, this was clearly not the first time Aozaki Mayuki had acted as a hands-off manager.

Ise Nanao sighed helplessly. Her older sister hadn't uttered a single complaint or even made a joke, which showed how much she doted on Aozaki Mayuki.