"Indeed, it's for sale, I almost forgot."
Aozaki Reiji stroked his chin, nodding thoughtfully:
"Then how about we strengthen this character?"
"You didn't listen to a single word!"
Urahara Kisuke twitched the corner of his mouth.
"If you don't understand, don't blindly direct. Just sit at home and collect money, and play games when you have nothing to do."
"Isn't that what I'm doing now?" Aozaki Reiji said righteously.
Urahara Kisuke looked up, puzzled:
"You haven't been playing games at home all these days, have you?"
"Pretty much. Every day, it's just playing games, spending time with Yoruichi and the others, occasionally going out for a stroll. Life is so boring."
Urahara Kisuke took a deep breath.
This laid-back life was much more comfortable than his own.
They were both Captains, so why was the difference so great?
Neither the Vice-Captain nor the Vice-Director was worry-free!
Urahara Kisuke looked left and right, confirming that no one was around, then timidly asked:
"Reiji… do you have any other talents like Ichimaru Gin? Could you recommend some to me?"
"Managing the Squad all day is really tiring; I don't even have time to play games… or do experiments!"
Upon hearing this, Aozaki Reiji thought for a moment, then said:
"There is a talent similar to Ichimaru Gin, but he's currently in the training phase, and he doesn't seem very interested in scientific research."
"Sigh… don't even mention it. Gin doesn't even have time to handle Squad duties now because he's helping him train."
"Ryūsui and Izumo can't finish their work every day; they're still a bit worse than Gin!"
Urahara Kisuke: "…"
Ryūsui and Izumo work every day, but from his tone, it sounds like he's the one working hard?
Grabbing the game console, Aozaki Reiji nodded while selecting a character:
"You don't need to worry about managing the Squad."
"Doesn't Mayuri have an assistant named Akon? He's also from the Maggot's Nest."
"I think he's pretty good, and his strength is decent. You can let him try."
"Oh?"
Hearing Aozaki Reiji's words, Urahara Kisuke raised his eyebrows.
He knew Akon.
He was the one Urahara Kisuke personally brought out of the Maggot's Nest decades ago.
It's just that when that kid first came out, he had a rather volatile temper, and Urahara Kisuke didn't have time to train problem children.
His talent just happened to be noticed by Kurotsuchi Mayuri, so he became Kurotsuchi Mayuri's assistant.
If anyone else had said this, he would definitely investigate first.
But the person Aozaki Reiji recommended was different.
He had always been accurate in judging people.
Otherwise, how could he have found such an excellent friend as himself?
"Then I'll let him try, starting as a Fourth Seat."
He lowered his head, pulled the game console from Aozaki Reiji's hand, and prepared to turn and leave.
Before he could move, he saw Aozaki Reiji suddenly look up and ask:
"Kisuke… do you still have Tenshintai?"
"No stock left."
Urahara Kisuke shook his head, "The Captain-Commander doesn't allow that thing to be circulated, so there's no stock."
"You want it? Didn't Gin learn Bankai… could it be that little genius from your Squad?"
"Truly, the younger generation is formidable!"
"If you want it, I can prepare it, but it will take some time."
"It's for Hitsugaya Tōshirō, so please prepare another one for me."
Aozaki Reiji nodded.
Hitsugaya Tōshirō's reputation as a genius was not unfounded.
Even before entering the Shin'o Academy, he had reached Third-Class Reiatsu and had seen the materialized Hyōrinmaru.
Whether it was entering the Shin'o Academy or joining the Eleventh Division, what Hitsugaya Tōshirō trained was not to raise his Reiatsu level, but his control over his own Reiatsu.
To have such strength at over fifty years old.
In terms of talent, he was almost catching up to Aozaki Reiji!
Aozaki Reiji was already in his early twenties when he reached Third-Class Reiatsu!
"That thing is very dangerous. Isn't it a bit unsuitable for a child?"
Dangerous?
Hyōrinmaru had once actively appeared, asking Hitsugaya Tōshirō to call his name!
If it was summoned using Tenshintai, who knew how much it would hold back in the trial!
Aozaki Reiji looked at Urahara Kisuke, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly:
"Kisuke, have more faith in young people. I believe in him!"
Looking at Aozaki Reiji's confident appearance, Urahara Kisuke couldn't help but feel a sense of trust in his heart.
...
West Rukongai District 3, north end, Carp Mountain.
This was the territory of the Shiba, once serving as the training ground for Shiba Kaien, the head of the Shiba.
Now, it had been abandoned for a long time, overgrown with weeds.
Ichimaru Gin and Hitsugaya Tōshirō sat in front of Aozaki Reiji.
Ichimaru Gin could be said to be half of Hitsugaya Tōshirō's teacher.
All of Hitsugaya Tōshirō's training after joining the Squad was guided by Ichimaru Gin.
Zaraki actually also wanted to be his teacher.
After all, Hitsugaya Tōshirō's talent was clear for all to see.
If he trained well, he might become an excellent opponent in the future.
However, although Zaraki had high combat power, and his full-power attacks were stronger than Ichimaru Gin's current ones, he was completely unsuitable to be a teacher.
Ichimaru Gin was more reliable as a teacher.
Under Hitsugaya Tōshirō's gaze, Aozaki Reiji picked up a large, humanoid white slab from the ground.
He looked at the slab in his hand and slowly began to speak:
"…This is the function of Tenshintai."
After speaking, he turned his gaze to Hitsugaya Tōshirō and continued:
"Hitsugaya Tōshirō, you have long since reached Third-Class Reiatsu, and your Reiatsu control is now more proficient than before."
"However, I've already explained the dangers of using Tenshintai clearly, so… do you want to give up?"
Urahara Kisuke glanced at Aozaki Reiji.
Although these words sounded like good advice, it always felt a bit strange.
It seemed to carry a hint of provocation.
Upon hearing Aozaki Reiji's words, a hint of displeasure appeared on Hitsugaya Tōshirō's face.
He frowned and said with disdain:
"Who are you looking down on?! How could I be afraid of such a thing! Just wait until I master Bankai and show you!"
Seeing Hitsugaya Tōshirō's reaction, Aozaki Reiji nodded with satisfaction.
This kid was so easy to manipulate!
He still had too little experience; he needed to be given more Squad duties in the future!
Meanwhile, Urahara Kisuke stood by, feeling a little worried.
After all, no matter how he looked at this child, he was too young, completely a mere child who hadn't even fully developed.
Out of his conscience, he couldn't help but say:
"Hitsugaya Tōshirō! I know your talent is very high."
"If you train step by step, I believe you will master Bankai sooner or later."
"Using Tenshintai merely brings that time forward, but it also carries enormous risks."
"Those materialized Zanpakuto understand their own power better than we do, and their combat strength is very strong."
"I suggest not being too hasty…"
Upon hearing this, Hitsugaya Tōshirō's eyelid twitched, and he glared fiercely at Aozaki Reiji.
Hitsugaya Tōshirō?
That hateful bed-wetting Momo!
It was Hinamori Momo who first called him Hitsugaya Tōshirō, and Aozaki Reiji had also called him that ever since.
Urahara Kisuke must have been led astray by this guy Aozaki Reiji!
That hateful Aozaki Reiji… spreading my nickname everywhere.
Just wait until I learn Bankai and see how I deal with you!
Without another word, Hitsugaya Tōshirō began his Bankai training.
As the Zanpakuto was inserted into the Tenshintai.
The Tenshintai gradually transformed into a tall man with dark green hair.
Two and a half days passed in a flash.
The once desolate deep mountain was now filled with traces of rampant Reiatsu, with a scene of ice and snow covering the world.
Urahara Kisuke stood beside Aozaki Reiji.
Looking at Hitsugaya Tōshirō, he was somewhat at a loss for words.
That kid actually succeeded, and in less time than he did!
Ichimaru Gin leaned against a large rock with his arms crossed, wearing his usual smile.
However, there was a hint of relief in his eyes.
Though there was no formal master-disciple relationship, there was truly a master-disciple reality.
"Well done, Hitsugaya Tōshirō, I declare that from now on, you are also the Vice-Captain of our Eleventh Division."
Aozaki Reiji laughed heartily, enthusiastically putting his arm around Hitsugaya Tōshirō's shoulder.
This action, left Hitsugaya Tōshirō, who was just about to blow the horn of counterattack to avenge past humiliations, a little bewildered.
"What are you doing, let go of me quickly!"
"And, you should call me Vice-Captain Hitsugaya!"