Aozaki Reiji's request to have a child was ultimately rejected due to Masaki being "too young."
However, even though Kurosaki Masaki was kind, she could distinguish right from wrong and even more firmly believed that the Shinigami who showed mercy was a good person.
This was good news for Aozaki Reiji.
Next, Aozaki Reiji immediately summoned Bambietta and Candice to the Human World, instructing them to work with Ishida Soken to manage the Quincy.
Naturally, some of those Quincy were unyielding.
After all, they were all arrogant individuals; how could they easily obey others' commands?
They had no idea what they were up against.
However, Bambietta and Candice were not to be trifled with.
They were not good people to begin with; it was only by being with Aozaki Reiji that they either voluntarily or reluctantly restrained their tempers.
Now that they had an opportunity to show their capabilities, they naturally wouldn't hold back.
And so, after a truly thunderous display of force, some were utterly annihilated, while others obediently complied.
But that no longer mattered.
Dealing with the Quincy was indeed the Soul Society's top priority at the moment.
However, the Quincy in the Human World had neither Schrifts nor the Wandenreich's new Vollstandig.
Moreover, there were only a handful of pure-blood Quincy, posing almost no threat to the Gotei 13.
Therefore, the most urgent task currently was to eliminate Yhwach and destroy the Wandenreich!
As long as Yhwach was alive and the Wandenreich still existed, the Three Worlds would be shrouded in fear.
For this purpose, Yamamoto convened another Captains' meeting.
As the giant Senkaimon emitted light.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!
Torrential rain poured down from the sky, connecting heaven and earth tightly.
Just moments ago, the sky was clear, but merely by crossing a single gate, thick dark clouds plunged the entire world into darkness.
Aozaki Reiji took a step, quietly letting the rain soak his body.
He took a deep breath and said with emotion:
"Hoo… It really is the Soul Society that makes one feel comfortable; the Reishi concentration in the Human World is simply too low."
Zaraki stood beside him, laughing heartily: "Hahahaha… The boss is right!"
Looking at his Vice-Captain cooperating so well, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
Decades ago, he was merely a wandering ronin who knew nothing but fighting.
And now, he had become more and more like a normal person.
However, just as he was sighing, he heard Zaraki shout:
"What a great day for a fight, boss, let's have a one-on-one!"
Alright, let's pretend he didn't say that.
He shook his head helplessly, his previous emotions instantly vanishing.
This guy really hasn't changed at all; all he thinks about is fighting all day long, completely devoid of any refinement.
Such an atmospheric day.
Shouldn't one go home, sit on the veranda, brew a pot of hot tea, enjoy delicious snacks, and leisurely admire the rain while playing with the cat?
Only then can one truly enjoy the beauty of life.
Constantly thinking about fighting is simply boring to the extreme.
Moreover, with Zaraki's mediocre skills, how could fighting him bring any satisfaction?
Aozaki Reiji stood with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the sky, letting the rain wash over his face.
He looked through the clouds, gazing at the high heavens, and a sense of loneliness surged within him, a feeling of sweeping away hunger... sweeping across the world, being unrivaled.
Facing Aozaki Reiji's unapologetic behavior, Zaraki wasn't angry, he just scratched his head, seemingly unconcerned.
His current strength was simply no match for the boss.
He was well aware of this.
However, being with someone as strong as Aozaki Reiji made it difficult to suppress the urge to draw his sword.
It was just a pity that he hadn't learned Bankai yet, otherwise he might have had a fighting chance, and the boss would have had a good fight with him.
"Damn it, the old man is too much. I just defeated and conquered the Quincy, and almost suppressed a beautiful young girl."
"With such a great achievement, instead of rewarding me properly or giving me a long vacation, he actually wants me to attend a meeting. It's simply inhuman."
Aozaki Reiji shook his head, complaining.
Zaraki was startled, suddenly feeling Aozaki Reiji's hand on his shoulder.
Could it be that the boss wanted to rebel with him?
That idea wasn't bad, but the old man's sword was a bit tricky; he might get cut down.
However, dying in a battle with the strongest Shinigami seemed like a good end!
Thinking of this, Zaraki couldn't help but reveal a ferocious smile.
Just as he was about to follow Aozaki Reiji and make a big scene, he saw Aozaki Reiji's gaze fixed straight ahead.
The next moment, Zaraki turned his head.
He was surprised to find that at some point, a figure had appeared in front of them!
The bells on his hair made no sound.
This meant that the opponent was either weaker than even ordinary Squad members, or their Reiatsu concealment technique was extremely advanced.
Given the opponent's silent approach, it clearly couldn't be the former.
Someone who stealthily conceals their Reiatsu must certainly have malicious intentions.
Under the dim sky, a handsome man stood quietly there.
He wore black soul reaper uniform with a white haori over them, his skin was slightly dark, and he had neat white short hair, giving him a capable impression.
This confident and composed young man smiled faintly at them… or more accurately, at Aozaki Reiji.
Although his expression and skin tone should have given an impression of warmth and sunshine.
But when everyone saw that figure, they couldn't smile at all, and their bodies involuntarily tensed up.
An indescribable, terrifying killing intent swept over, permeating every corner of the entire space!!
This killing intent was far more terrifying than that of the blood-soaked murderers of the Eleventh Division!!
Aozaki Reiji slowly straightened his body; though he didn't move a step, he was already standing in front of everyone.
His gaze fell on the man standing there, and a strange expression appeared on his face.
Where did this cosplayer come from? Unauthorized wearing of Captain's attire is a serious crime.
However, this dark-skinned person really does resemble Yoruichi in some ways—their skin tone is quite similar.
Wait—
"He seems to be naturally dark-skinned, and he's so handsome, and that hair is very distinctive. It feels like I've seen it somewhere before!"
"I think it was when I was playing at the Shihōin Family; I remember it was hanging on the wall at the time."
"But I don't have a very good memory, could you introduce yourself?"
"I'll go first. My name is Aozaki Reiji, husband of the former Shihōin Family head and Fourth Division Captain, Yoruichi. May I ask for your name…?"
Under Aozaki Reiji's gaze, the white-haired man narrowed his eyes.
"...It's really you, you damn brat."
He took a deep breath, his face showing a fierce expression, like that of a father-in-law seeing his son-in-law.
However, Aozaki Reiji could guarantee with a pat on his chest that he had absolutely no relationship whatsoever with his daughter.
"My name is Shihoin Chika, I am the first Captain of the 2nd Division, and also the head of the Shihōin Family from a thousand years ago!"
"As for you, Aozaki Reiji, I heard that someone has been bullying men and women and acting recklessly in our Shihōin Family, and that would be you, wouldn't it!?"