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At this moment, Aozaki Reiji was as if Unohana Retsu had possessed him.
He pointed out Soi Fon's problems in combat one by one, just as Unohana Retsu had done when she taught Zanjutsu at the Shin'o Academy.
The onlookers mentally simulated the battle between the two and found that it was indeed as Aozaki Reiji had said, immediately exclaiming in admiration.
Listening to the problems and solutions Aozaki Reiji pointed out, Soi Fon's beautiful eyes gradually lit up, then dimmed again.
With such a man as her competitor, how could she stay by Lady Yoruichi's side?
Seeing Soi Fon finish her sparring, many Squad members began to rub their fists and palms, eager to move.
Apparently, these Squad members, unlike their lazy superiors, were all highly motivated.
However, Aozaki Reiji had no interest in them whatsoever, showing an expression of annoyance.
He was willing to mess around with Soi Fon because Soi Fon was Soi Fon; others shouldn't join the fun.
He scratched his head, instinctively grabbing Soi Fon's hand, and looked towards the mountains northwest of the Squad Barracks.
"We've finished touring the training ground, let's go to the Maggot's Nest."
"Coincidentally, a newcomer has arrived at the Maggot's Nest, the strongest and most timid criminal in the Maggot's Nest's history."
Strong? Timid? How do these two words connect?
Soi Fon tilted her head in confusion, momentarily forgetting to pull away from Aozaki Reiji's hand.
As soon as the two walked out of the Third Seat's exclusive training ground, they were surrounded by enthusiastic Squad members.
Fortunately, with the help of Omaeda Marechiyo, Aozaki Reiji and Soi Fon managed to escape the zealous Squad members.
The two bid farewell to the Second Division Squad Barracks, crossed the moat and dense forest, and arrived at the Maggot's Nest.
Ichimaru Gin saw a girl he had never met before beside Aozaki Reiji; his expression remained unchanged, as calm as ever.
—He had already gotten used to it.
"This isn't a good place for a date; if you want to trick a little girl, you should go to the Noble District. With your noble status, the Tenth Division probably won't arrest you," Ichimaru Gin teased.
In the past, the Tenth Division certainly wouldn't provoke nobles, but the Tenth Division, whose captain was focused on becoming Captain, might not be so lenient...
Aozaki Reiji thought, turning to look at Soi Fon, who was storing her Zanpakuto not far away.
Her petite figure indeed looked like a little girl, but along the way, he confirmed that she was already an adult, just still in her developmental stage.
Although Aozaki Reiji also didn't understand how the adult and developmental stages were mixed together.
But it didn't matter; if Soi Fon said it was, then it was, who made her the cool and cute Soi Fon.
Aozaki Reiji motioned for Soi Fon to follow, smiled and waved at Ichimaru Gin, and walked step by step into the dungeon where dangerous individuals were imprisoned.
The criminals were as dangerous as ever, but Aozaki Reiji had already lost interest in them, casually blasting away any approaching prisoners.
Soi Fon could sense the Reiatsu of these prisoners, and her heart was filled with nothing but shock.
Not only was she shocked by how powerful the prisoners here were, but she was even more shocked that Aozaki Reiji was here as if in an uninhabited land.
Moreover, Aozaki Reiji had been constantly suppressing his Reiatsu, which made her feel even more unreal.
Pushing open the heavy cell door, Takasugi Hirofumi's cell, with its extreme solidity and harsh environment, was not the treatment a dangerous individual confined in the Maggot's Nest should receive.
It wasn't a terrifying scene filled with various torture instruments.
A space devoid of anything except chains and shackles, a confinement method that bound him to the wall, unable to move, would probably be enough to drive a person mad over three thousand years.
Aozaki Reiji was completely unaffected, even ignoring the dangerous individual chained to the wall, staring intently at him, and casually leaned against the wall.
Then, Aozaki Reiji flicked a finger, opening the metal mask on Takasugi Hirofumi's face.
"Long time no see, Takasugi, or perhaps I should call you by your full name, Takasugi Hirofumi."
"Your cell is really shabby; there isn't even a place to sit."
"Someone should install a sofa outside so I can visit you often, don't you think?"
"Heh heh... it doesn't matter, I'll be out soon anyway, and then you'll only be able to stare blankly at the wall... Hmm... or maybe you won't even be able to sit here and stare blankly."
Takasugi Hirofumi let out a chilling sneer, with a terrifying expression as if he wanted to kill someone with his eyes, but his threats seemed so powerless.
This guy, who had difficulty moving even a finger, was utterly unthreatening even when trying to intimidate.
Seeing Aozaki Reiji's condescending demeanor, Takasugi Hirofumi became furious and roared:
"What exactly are you here for? Do you want to kill me? Don't forget the people behind me; you can't do that!"
"Just seeing you makes me angry; please disappear from my sight, okay!?"
He probably didn't even realize that his words at the end had turned into a plea.
Takasugi Hirofumi's slightly fearful attitude when facing Aozaki Reiji would surely be mocked if anyone who knew him saw it.
But honestly, anyone who knew a little about Takasugi Hirofumi knew that he was essentially a coward, and everyone would understand his attitude.
It was Aozaki Reiji, this young man thousands of years younger than him, who nearly cost him his life not long ago, and even his stronger colleagues could be said to have died by his hand.
For the pitiful Takasugi Hirofumi, Aozaki Reiji was not a great accomplishment to pursue, but a plague to avoid, and he could only hope that he would be merciful and leave on his own.
There was no doubt that someone would come to save him.
Before that, he didn't want to die for no reason.
Aozaki Reiji didn't know what he was thinking; if he did, he would only curse him out.
These people didn't do good deeds themselves, engaging in assassinations, and yet they blamed everything on others; their thick skin was even thicker than a city wall.
Aozaki Reiji blinked his large eyes at him, looking harmless.
"Don't be so angry, Mr. Takasugi Hirofumi; I'm not some great villain; why would I kill you?"
He walked in front of Takasugi Hirofumi, a smile on his face.
"Don't worry, life is long; we have plenty of time... to play slowly."
Takasugi Hirofumi's body trembled, and a chill surged through his heart. The tragic image of Rentaro Kumomi before his death flashed through his mind like a slideshow.
Soi Fon's eyes widened.
Takasugi Hirofumi's Reiatsu was undoubtedly Captain-class, yet Aozaki Reiji made him so afraid with just a few words, which she couldn't understand.
She didn't know yet that Rentaro Kumomi, who was also Captain-class like Takasugi Hirofumi, was defeated by Aozaki Reiji, otherwise she would certainly understand Takasugi Hirofumi's reaction.
Aozaki Reiji said loudly, "Hey, Takasugi Hirofumi, we have other people to see, so we're leaving first."
"You... are you treating me like an entertainer?" Takasugi Hirofumi gritted his teeth.
Aozaki Reiji ignored his mournful wails, and the metal mask sealed his mouth again, as he led Soi Fon to another cell.
He wanted to take this inexperienced little girl to see his treasured masked freaks.
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