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"Because it is organized solely in Yoruichi's personal name, it has no concrete form and no obvious constraints. It's just that when needed... Yoruichi will gather you all together and instruct you on things that only you can do."

Holy crap.

Are you raising assassins?!

But soon, the person involved discovered that things were not so simple.

Because Yoruichi Shihouin is one of the four noble families, to be honest... even if someone wanted to work for her, they would have to line up and kneel on the ground to beg.

To put it bluntly, if you want to become a bodyguard for the Shihōin family, you can forget about it if you don't have some real skills.

Therefore, this statement is inaccurate...

Yusuke Matsushita thought for a moment.

Finally, they found a relatively suitable 'explanation'.

Are these what are called retainers?

—You get paid to eat and there are various benefits, but you'll be called over when needed. As for whether or not you need help, it's entirely up to you.

There is no doubt that it offers a high degree of freedom.

In form, it is closer to a kind of 'long-term investment'.

It's unrealistic to expect a return on such behavior; only someone with resources like Yoruichi Shihouin could afford to 'squander' it.

Speaking of which, did Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi have this kind of relationship?

It seems like the two of them just got together by playing around like that?

Well……

Unofficial histories are not to be trusted!

Having figured out these key points, Yusuke Matsushita was about to respond.

hope Zhijin, however, spoke first with a smile.

"Was it a bit too abrupt of me to suddenly say such difficult things? Hehe... No need to rush to respond, Matsushita-kun, just take your time to think about it."

He stood up, nodded to Yusuke Matsushita, and then stepped back.

"It's not too late to respond during next month's internship period... By the way, next month's off-campus internship should also be handled by our Second Division, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

Matsushita Yusuke agreed in a daze, only snapping back to reality once the other person had disappeared from sight.

what is this?

Is this a strategic retreat?

To be honest... in matters of interpersonal relationships, Matsushita Yusuke was indeed far less mature than others.

After all, if we review the conversation now, it's not hard to see that, apart from the part where Matsushita Yusuke took the initiative to ask questions, Nozomi Susumu was basically in control of the entire process.

The other party's apparent ease and control impressed Matsushita Yusuke.

This must be what a seasoned pro looks like, right?

Those who haven't worked their way up in the corporate world won't understand the value of this kind of expertise...

023: Standing out from the crowd

But that's okay. People always grow. Given enough time, Matsushita Yusuke will eventually reach the same level as the other person.

So what's next...?

It's time to take stock of the harvest!

First, I learned life skills from Noriyuki Omaeda.

This seasoned veteran may not be very capable, but he is indeed excessively adept at interpersonal relationships.

In just less than five minutes of "talk therapy," Matsushita Yusuke gained almost as much as he would have in about half a month of classes.

That's why we all have to look up to capable people.

Look at this level!

It's no surprise that someone who spends all their time playing with terrible chess players will inevitably become worse at chess.

While reflecting on this, Yusuke Matsushita also noticed that some skills had been integrated.

While the corresponding life skills are not very useful in combat, they are quite useful in daily interactions with others.

Anyway, there's no limit to the number of skill slots...

Received!

Yusuke Matsushita turned his gaze to the next one with a smug look.

That was the mission I received from Yoruichi Shihouin.

The person involved has very high expectations for this! Not only are they considering the numerical aspects, but the rewards also include some elements similar to a lottery.

[Carrying out a cleanup mission under the guidance of the Second Division]

[Introduction: This is your first time working with members of the Gotei 13. Perhaps you could take this opportunity to showcase your abilities?]

[Reward: Spiritual Pressure Level +3, Shunpo +2, mastery of the Shihouin Clan's secret skill (randomly drawn)]

First, there's the increase in spiritual pressure.

The +3 boost in one go was like a huge tonic for Matsushita Yusuke.

Seeing the words "[Spiritual Pressure Level: 6]", the person in question let out a soft chuckle.

And there's more.

The attribute value of [Walk: 7], which was originally a weakness, has now been increased to '9'.

Although it wasn't as high as the other three items, the sense of satisfaction from making up for the shortcomings was very encouraging for the person involved.

Of course, the most anticipated feature is the secret skills of the Shihouin family.

The name itself is intriguing; after all, in the context of a feudal society, such 'secret secrets' always inspire some unrealistic fantasies.

It felt like I had finally grasped the Nine Yang Divine Skill!

So what exactly did I draw?

[Random Skill: Shadow Step]

[Disassemble and reassemble the spiritual particles. Use it on your feet to achieve a speed of over 100 meters that can be reached with a thought... The efficiency is so fast that your opponent might think you have disappeared into their shadow.]

Is it that strong?

Although he really wanted to try it right away, Yusuke Matsushita was no child after all, and he quickly calmed down.

at the same time.

He quickly realized that this 'skill' couldn't be categorized as one of his techniques. After several analyses, Matsushita Yusuke felt that it was more like…

'A simple comparison of skill stats?'

The description breaks down the usage method, so Yusuke Matsushita can easily learn the tricks of the trade.

Is it because it's not inherently difficult to learn, so it was judged to be inferior to skills... and therefore relegated to other categories?

After all, if you think about it carefully, although this is a closely guarded secret, the difficulty in learning it lies in the difficulty of acquiring it.

If this skill were to spread, even ordinary students could learn it with a little effort.

Of course, the Shihouin family must also have things that are more difficult to learn; it's just that Matsushita Yusuke drew something simpler this time.

Yusuke Matsushita quickly composed himself and then lay down.

Before leaving, hope Zhijin said that this place was the rest room inside the Second Division... It wouldn't be too late for him to leave after he had recovered a bit.

Even Yusuke Matsushita wouldn't be that shameless.

He only took a nap for an afternoon before rushing back to the Spiritual Arts Academy.

—Just kidding, I love going to class! I can't miss a single one!

Of course, the most important reason is that Aizen has a calligraphy class tonight...

Don't miss your weekly "wool-gathering" time!

Yusuke Matsushita went to report for duty and attend class as usual.

Afterwards, the two met in the office, and Matsushita Yusuke took the opportunity to talk about the internship.

"They actually took down two Hollows in one go?"

Aizen Sousuke raised his eyebrows slightly and looked thoughtfully at Matsushita Yusuke.

"How did Matsushita-kun do that?"

The person involved did not hold back and frankly explained what they had done.

Double chanting, the Ghost Path number thirty-three.

The fact that both of these traits appeared on a single student's body caused Aizen Sousuke to show a rather surprised expression.

"To be honest... I was quite surprised to hear that my student could use such a high-level technique."

"Hehe, maybe it was just a coincidence... I probably couldn't do it again now."

It sounds somewhat modest, but it's also 'honesty' in another sense.

Yusuke Matsushita had no intention of hiding his excellence from Sosuke Aizen.

For such proud and aloof people, deliberately concealing their true feelings is not the best option.

After all, they have illusions and fleeting dreams.

If conditions permit, it's best not to try to outsmart him... You can refer to Tosen Kaname for specific advice.

If someone is outstanding enough, the founder of this "heavenly club" will inevitably pay him some attention. All he needs to do now is show more talent, and given time...

This hairspray master... might just be thinking of confessing to Yusuke Matsushita.

"You're very modest, Matsushita-kun."

Aizen personally filled a cup with warm tea and then pushed it in front of Matsushita Yusuke.

"However, it's better to do this kind of thing less often."

Without looking at Matsushita Yusuke, Aizen Sousuke simply lowered his gaze and stared somewhat sullenly at the desk in front of him.

"Because of the desire to connect with people and make oneself appear less special... we choose to compromise ourselves. If we do too many things like this, we will eventually forget who we truly are."

After whispering those words, Aizen seemed to snap out of his daze, blinking thoughtfully.

He looked at Matsushita Yusuke again, and a slightly embarrassed expression appeared on his smile.

"Sorry... I think I suddenly said something that's hard to understand."

"No, no, Aizen-sensei, you're overthinking it."

"Hmm... it's better to keep it simple."

To ponder, to reflect.

A moment later...

Aizen Sousuke then spoke in a calm tone, enunciating each word clearly.

“Excellence itself is nothing to be ashamed of. The so-called outstanding talent is just that.”

024: There are four even stronger versions of me!

Excellence itself is not something to be ashamed of.

After saying this, Aizen didn't even wait for Matsushita Yusuke to react before the person involved fell silent.

Without saying another word or making any strange moves, Aizen Sousuke simply stared at the water glass in front of him, seemingly lost in thought, remaining completely silent.

"Aizen... teacher?"

"Ah, sorry, I was a little distracted just now."

Aizen Sousuke apologized and nodded slightly, giving an awkward yet polite smile.

Although a response was given.

But you could see that unusual sense of unnaturalness... which made the person involved feel somewhat at a loss.