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"However, what I just described is only an ideal scenario."

hope Zhijin pointed to himself, his tone more helpless than mocking.

"You see me as an aristocrat, but do you think I'm happy?"

—Isn't that so?

That's what I wanted to say.

But seeing the dark circles under Nozomi's eyes beneath his sunglasses, Matsushita Yusuke carefully changed his words.

Is work annoying?

"If you have a boss who doesn't care about anything and you have to take care of everything, big or small... then this job is really tiring."

Speaking of which, the current captain of the Second Division is Yoruichi.

Yusuke Matsushita couldn't imagine what that dark-skinned woman would look like, busy with government affairs...

So you've delegated all the work to your subordinates? That certainly has a very aristocratic air about it.

"My view has always been quite simple: the greater the responsibility, the greater the enjoyment. If I eat well and dress warmly, it's because I've put in enough effort."

"Ichiro Ohmaeda added with a smile."

“A nobleman like me is actually in a limbo. If things are left to their own devices... although I can make a living because of my family’s wealth, I will never amount to anything.”

So we still need to work harder.

"Following Yoruichi... no, the Shihouin family, as long as you are willing to work hard, the rewards in the future will naturally be quite substantial."

This theory may sound reasonable.

but……

Others don't even have a choice.

It can only be said that although hope Zhijin had some progressive ideas, his thinking was ultimately based on a feudal background and could not withstand scrutiny.

In this regard, Aizen Sousuke's side is slightly more authoritative.

Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?!

"We're almost there."

Upon hearing the sound, Matsushita Yusuke snapped out of his reverie and looked up.

Then, his expression became somewhat strange.

"This……"

This is where?

My child is sick, so I need to take a day off.

The queue was so long on Saturday... and I also had to get a blood test and a shot, so I didn't have time to organize my thoughts.

Everyone, please be careful. See you tomorrow.

034: Can I hit her?

What came into view was not the Second Division's base as expected.

Instead, it was a secluded corner bearing the name of a 'Special Training Unit'... To be honest, as a 'native' who had been active in Seireitei for a long time, Matsushita Yusuke had absolutely no impression of this place.

but.

The person involved was certain that this was the Second Division's base.

"Senior hope Zhijin, may I ask what this is...?"

"Ah, I didn't tell you beforehand, I'm sorry, it was my oversight."

He stood in front of Yusuke Matsushita, pointed at the sign above, and laughed.

"This is a small organization recently established by Master Ye Yi. In essence, it's a small team nominally under Xing Jun's name. You can probably think of it as... well, a group of people who are willing to pledge allegiance to Master Ye Yi or are on good terms with him."

Is it a fan club?

This title is a bit too formal.

Although I wanted to complain like that, now is clearly not the time.

Matsushita Yusuke smiled somewhat reluctantly, looked up and sized it up for a while, then stepped inside.

The inner courtyard was surprisingly spacious.

The arrangement of the landscape and rocks is quite stylish. Considering that it was built in the name of Yoru Shihouin, it is very likely that it also reflects the other party's personal aesthetic.

Hmm... it's better not to comment.

"There are training facilities, a restaurant, and places to stay here. According to Yoruichi-sama... it's specifically for people like you to exchange ideas. If you get tired of playing, you can stay here without any problem."

Such extravagant behavior certainly befits the status of that great nobleman.

Yusuke Matsushita responded politely, giving them a quick look around.

—It's at least two levels higher than the room in his spiritual arts academy.

There was even eel rice in the food...

The young lady is rich, so she can do whatever she wants without any consequences.

Matsushita Yusuke recalled what Nobuyuki had said earlier, and then cautiously asked again.

"Then may I ask when Lord Yoruichi usually comes here?"

This stumped hope Zhijin. He took off his sunglasses, tidied his slightly disheveled pompadour, and pondered as he spoke.

"It's hard to say."

The reason is also very simple.

"Given Yoruichi's temper, it's hard for me to make any specific guesses... But if I had to say, he probably comes once or twice a month."

Leaders visit infrequently, so you can use whatever resources you want.

This place is definitely the right choice... After all, even if you don't do anything else, just coming here to eat and drink when you're tired of studying is wonderful.

As Matsushita Yusuke was reflecting on this, he suddenly heard a scream from not far away.

"what!!!"

The commotion grew louder as it approached, eventually slamming hard against the wooden door beside them.

bang...

The decorative gate was broken in half, and a guy with a face swollen like a pig's head let out a strange 'ee' sound and scrambled to his feet.

This guy is wearing the same Shinigami uniform as Nozomi.

So... he's a current Grim Reaper?

He glanced in this direction only, then looked ahead and ignored it.

His expression was one of terror, as if he had seen some kind of monstrous flood.

"You, you stay away, don't come any closer... I give up, I give up!"

As soon as he finished speaking...

A figure suddenly darted out from the crowd, soaring like a fledgling swallow, and crashed hard into the other person's arms.

Snapped! ! !

After a dull thud, the person's figure was launched like a cannonball, crashing through the paper door of goodwill before falling into the mountain pond, where they soaked in the water with the goldfish for a while.

"If I see someone like you again, I'll break both your legs next time!"

The man stood still, hands on his hips, and sternly reprimanded them in that direction.

Get out of here right now!

"Hey, hey, hey..."

Watching the man flee in disarray, hope Zhijin rubbed his temples helplessly and said after a moment of contemplation.

"Let me introduce you to someone else, Matsushita-kun. This is Hōshō Aya, who is currently serving in the Xingjun squad and is also of noble birth."

Bee-tip silk?

Who would understand this...?

Unexpectedly, after hearing these words, the other party immediately turned his head and scolded them.

"I inherited my grandmother's name long ago, so stop calling me that cowardly name! I am now called Soi Fon!"

—Was this guy portrayed as such an extraordinary character in the original work?

Soi Fon.

The captain of the second division in the original storyline.

She is also a relatively well-known female imp type of character.

Although they are in similar positions, their strength level is not only lower, but their abilities are also more like those of lowly minions... Who have you ever killed with that string of firecrackers?

This guy is more ruthless than anyone else when it comes to making threats, and coupled with his petite female character, the overall effect is quite comical.

Compared to the earlier storyline, where the character was similarly positioned as a big dog (Komamura Sajin), this character has a much higher comedic element.

In the Traveler's Curse arc, he faced Yoruichi again and was defeated. He then cried and asked why she didn't take him with her.

From then on, it was suspected that they were 'same'...

It can only be said that any one of her deeds would be a bombshell, so Matsushita Yusuke had a deep impression of her.

However, as I said before...

Was she really such an extraordinary person?

'There should be some?'

After all, Xing Jun's job was assassination, and Soi Fon's family was a lower-class noble family, which was similar to the Ōmaeda family... Their family had been serving the Shihōin family for generations.

She was raised with this kind of education, and at the same time, Yoruichi took care of her in many ways.

Over time, it seems quite normal to develop feelings for one's dark-skinned boss that go beyond the master-servant relationship... Just kidding, that kind of feeling is morbid!

If we analyze it according to this logic, it's clear that Soi Fon is only loyal to Yoruichi.

Matsushita Yusuke's mind was racing, but his face remained expressionless.

Soi Fon looked over here, her face clearly showing her disgust.

"hope Zhijin! Why did you bring these scoundrels again?! Didn't I already say that if you want to follow Lord Ye Yi, you definitely need to have some skills?!"

Without any hesitation, she raised her right hand, her index finger pointing lightly at Matsushita Yusuke's face.

Like a housewife picking and choosing in front of a vendor, she begins to offer detailed comments.

"Not even the Grim Reaper, just a student at the Spirit Arts Academy!"

There were no calluses on his hands, so he was definitely not someone skilled in using weapons!

His spiritual power is nothing special, not even as good as mine... He's not proficient in anything, how could he possibly be of any use!

Yusuke Matsushita scratched his head.

There's really no way to refute her, because she only picks on the most difficult things to say.

and so……

Yusuke Matsushita looked to his side and asked.

Can I hit her?

035: [Added a special CG scene for Soi Fon]

A famous psychologist, W. Zykishod, once proposed a theory.

—When you feel you can't win with words, always remember that you still have your fists.

Soi Fon is currently a minor leader in the Execution Army. In terms of equivalent value, she is roughly equivalent to a captain in the Gotei 13... Given this level, it's understandable that she looks down on others.

But do you really think you can look down on me, a master of missions?!

Today I'll show you just how capable I really am! (Rolls up sleeves)