As expected, anyone who could hang out with the old man couldn't be a proper person.
Aozaki Reiji finally had some impression of this person; wasn't he Yoruichi's charming ancestor?
However, it must be stated that he had truly never committed any acts of bullying men or oppressing women.
The most egregious thing he had ever done to the Shihōin Family was simply bullying their head, Yushiro Shihōin, until he cried every time he saw him.
Of course, this was just normal roughhousing between old classmates and old friends.
Aozaki Reiji did not like men.
Even if Yushiro Shihōin was a bit handsome, like a cuter Yoruichi who lacked some masculinity, he couldn't make Reiji's heart flutter.
But upon closer thought, he did take advantage of Yushiro Shihōin, and he also monopolized Yoruichi.
Both the male and female elements were present.
It really did seem to have a hint of bullying men and oppressing women!
However, thinking about it, as the Captain-Commander's disciple and the Seireitei's unique prodigal son, wasn't it perfectly normal for him to take advantage of men and oppress women?
At this point, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but nod, completely unaware that he had done anything wrong, instead revealing a smug expression and saying:
"Oh, so that's how it is, I understand, you've come to stand up for them, haven't you?"
"Hmph, let me tell you, my teacher is the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13."
"All these things were... he told me to do them. If you have a problem, go find him!"
"You brat, you're truly shameless! You and your master are cut from the same cloth!"
Shihoin Chika said through gritted teeth, as if recalling unpleasant memories, his expression becoming increasingly distorted.
"Hmph... that old man is indeed an old pervert, I've wanted to say that for a long time."
Aozaki Reiji raised his eyebrows in agreement, speaking ill of his teacher without the slightest hint of guilt.
Let alone in private, even in front of the old man, there was nothing he wouldn't dare to say.
The reason Aozaki Reiji didn't rush to fight but instead chatted with Shihoin Chika was because he was thinking.
Shihoin Chika, the Captain of the 2nd Division of the First Generation Gotei 13 from a thousand years ago.
He was one of the First Generation Captains who died in the war against the Quincy, and his Soul Burial Ritual had been performed over nine hundred years ago.
Logically speaking, he should now be a Koguto in Hell, or simply have turned into a pile of sand.
Koguto are the residents of Hell.
Those who enter Hell after death are chained as Koguto, forever suffering for their sins.
Koguto who cannot endure the torment and suffer heart failure turn into sand.
Undoubtedly, enduring endless torment was not the life Aozaki Reiji desired.
He preferred to enjoy life rather than suffer in Hell.
However, at this moment, he was facing an unexpected situation.
—Shihoin Chika, who should have been in Hell, appeared before him in a highly illogical manner.
Aozaki Reiji subconsciously glanced at the sky, as if seeing the massive palace through the clouds.
Could it be... Hell knew about his collusion with the Soul King?
That old fellow, the Soul King, isn't capable either; he can't even manage his own territory when outsiders cause trouble.
Aozaki Reiji mused inwardly.
Damn it, he didn't want this either!
But living in his world, what else could he do if he didn't cooperate!?
Moreover, the environment in Hell was too dry; it really wasn't suitable for him!!
Aozaki Reiji's mind raced. Now that Hell had come knocking, and even used the First Generation Gotei 13 to corner him, he didn't know if they were friend or foe.
But there's no need to fear!
He wasn't without backing!!
This was his and the Soul King's territory!
And it was just the First Generation Gotei 13, after all, they were still Shinigami, and for now, they couldn't pose a threat to him!
He constantly reassured himself, looked at Shihoin Chika in front of him, and sighed deeply.
Aozaki Reiji casually opened his hand, and a Zanpakuto appeared out of thin air.
"The Almighty!"
This was the name Aozaki Reiji gave to this sword.
He had already used this sword during the great war between the Gotei 13 and the Wandenreich.
Aozaki Reiji lightly swung the ancient sword in his hand.
Instantly, the earth seemed to be torn apart, and black holes similar to Gargantas appeared.
Shihoin Chika frowned, watching as the Eleventh Division Squad members fell into these black holes one after another.
However, in his perception, their Reiatsu did not disappear from this place, but reappeared in a distant location.
Shihoin Chika asked with some surprise:
"Spatial ability?"
Just as he spoke, he suddenly let out a muffled grunt, and an expression of extreme pain immediately appeared on his face.
Under the gaze of Aozaki Reiji and Zaraki.
Black chains suddenly emerged from Shihoin Chika's body, tightly coiling around him!
Both of them looked up at the same time, only to see a gigantic gate appear behind Shihoin Chika.
On both sides of the gate, a massive skeleton clung, and endless dark aura emanated from within the gate.
Before long, the gate slowly opened, revealing the figure of an enormous giant.
The giant was estimated to be fifty meters tall, with a dark purple body and a skull-like face.
Aozaki Reiji recognized at a glance that it was the guardian of Hell, the embodiment of Hell's rules—
Hell's Will!
Just then, Hell's Will suddenly reached out, grabbing the chains on Shihoin Chika's body.
It forcefully pulled him in front of itself, extended its large hand, and seized Shihoin Chika's body.
And after completing these actions, Hell's Will's body began to gradually dissipate, eventually gathering into countless spirit particles.
However, Shihoin Chika, held in the hand of Hell's Will, did not disappear along with Hell's Will.
Shihoin Chika fell to the ground, slowly raising his head to reveal a pair of brown eyes, but within them, a heart-pounding golden light emanated.
A half-skull mask had appeared on his face at some point, looking somewhat similar to a Hollow's mask.
At the same time, half of his body was covered in a layer of skeletal armor.
However, through spiritual perception, there was no Hollow Reiatsu on the mask or armor.
But that aura felt unusually familiar to Aozaki Reiji.
As a Shinigami, he had purified many sinful Souls, so he was not unfamiliar with this aura.
It was the same power as the Hell Gate!
As if gaining confidence, Aozaki Reiji's clenched fist loosened slightly, and he said in a relaxed tone:
"This level isn't enough!"
Shihoin Chika rested his long sword on his shoulder, his body slightly bent.
Suddenly, he stomped hard on the ground, and his figure instantly flashed in front of Aozaki Reiji, throwing a punch without hesitation!
The Zanpakuto in Aozaki Reiji's hand instantly dissipated, and he blocked with a single hand in front of him.
"Boom!"
With an explosive sound, Aozaki Reiji remained expressionless, catching his fist with one hand.
Then, Aozaki Reiji suddenly exerted force with his hand, lifting him high, and then slamming him heavily onto the ground!
He turned to look at Zaraki beside him, chuckling softly:
"Don't you want to fight? This guy's strength is pretty good, I'll let you play with him."
Upon hearing this, Zaraki's eyes instantly lit up, and he immediately charged forward with an excited laugh.
He was secretly happy, it was great following the boss; he was always the first one thought of when good things happened!
Aozaki Reiji was about to find a place to watch the show, but he suddenly seemed to sense something and subconsciously turned around.
Several figures appeared in the heavy rain, rushing towards him with the sound of thunder.
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but sigh:
"It's truly endless. Can't I even watch a show in peace?"