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Sorry, I posted the wrong chapter number before. I've now bulk-uploaded the correct chapters. The chapter contents were correct; only the numbering was wrong, and one chapter was repeated.
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Time passed. Under Shin's guidance, Hinamori had made considerable progress. At the very least, she was no longer as weak as she used to be.
But she was still weak. At least in Shin's eyes, her strength was far from impressive.
Eating the lunch Hinamori had prepared, Shin was lost in thought. It wouldn't be long before Hinamori's internship began.
He remembered that during her internship, she was attacked by a Hollow and saved by Aizen, which led to her deep admiration for him—an admiration that Aizen would exploit until the very end.
Even after Aizen stabbed her, leaving her for dead, she still believed he was innocent. This was one of the reasons Hinamori was so disliked—she was simply too naive.
But now, Shin planned to use Hinamori himself. Perhaps it was time to plant a mole in Aizen's camp.
Even though Shin knew the original story, who knew how much his presence had already altered the plot?
If the story went completely off the rails, Shin would need accurate information.
Accurate information about Aizen. So, Hinamori could be of use. She might not be the perfect tool, but planting a mole could be useful.
This was the real reason Shin had agreed to teach her. Without any personal gain, did she really think he would teach her for free?
"Momo, come here for a moment." Shin beckoned to her.
Hinamori, who was practicing her Kidō, immediately came over, her face filled with admiration.
Shin had completely replaced Aizen in her heart. After all, a young girl like Hinamori was easy to win over, and Shin had done so effortlessly.
If she weren't so naive, how could she have been so thoroughly deceived by Aizen, even turning against her childhood friend, Tōshirō Hitsugaya?
"What can I do for you, Master Shin?" Hinamori asked.
At this point, Hinamori would probably complete any task Shin gave her.
"You're about to start your internship, right?" Shin asked her.
After the internship came graduation, which meant Hinamori was about to graduate.
Hearing his question, Hinamori's heart sank. What did he mean? Was he going to stop teaching her?
Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him.
Shin was baffled. He had just asked her a simple question. Why did she look like she was about to cry?
"Master Shin, are you... not going to teach me anymore?" she asked, and Shin finally understood what was going through her mind.
He hadn't realized her little head was filled with so many thoughts. He shook his head and said, "If you want me to teach you, I won't refuse. But I need you to do me a favor, Momo."
"A favor?"
Hinamori was stunned for a moment, then said with determination, "Just tell me what to do, Master Shin."
"I want you to join the 5th Division and keep an eye on its captain, Sōsuke Aizen," Shin told her.
"I'll do it, Master Shin."
Hinamori nodded without even asking for a reason, which surprised Shin.
"You're not going to ask why?" he asked.
"Since you've asked me to do it, you must have your reasons. I don't need to ask. I trust you, Master Shin."
Hinamori looked at him with admiration. At this moment, she reminded Shin of a mindless fangirl.
Did she really think everything he did was right? Well, that made things easier for him. If she had too many questions, she wouldn't be a very useful tool.
"When you go on your internship to exterminate Hollows, Aizen will deliberately lure out a powerful one. Then, he'll step in at the last moment to save you, earning your trust and gratitude. So, play along and gain his trust on the surface."
Shin instructed her.
"I see. So that Captain Aizen isn't a good person," Hinamori said, clenching her small fists.
But she grew nervous and asked, "Master Shin, can I really do it?"
"I believe in you. I believe you won't let me down."
Shin reached out and patted her head.
The most important thing was that Shin wasn't afraid of her messing things up. Even if Aizen knew she was sent by him, he would definitely keep her around.
"I will not betray your trust, Master Shin..."
Hinamori said with a very serious expression. Seeing her determination, perhaps she really could do it.
"That's all for today's lesson. You can go home. Come back tomorrow," Shin said to her.
Hinamori packed up her lunch box and obediently left. At that moment, Shin found that Hinamori was quite a good tool.
"Come on out. You call that hiding?"
After Hinamori left, Shin spoke, and Yoruichi's figure appeared behind him, her eyes fixed on him with a hint of displeasure.
"No wonder you've been so busy these past few days. So you've been seeing this little girl." Yoruichi said irritably.
"I have my reasons for teaching her," Shin said, glancing at her.
"What are you still doing here? I was about to leave."
After walking a few steps, Shin turned and said to Yoruichi. She followed him, then suddenly transformed into a black cat and landed on his head.
"You know I hate it when anyone gets on my head," Shin said irritably.
Yoruichi simply ignored him. So what if he didn't like it? Was he really going to throw her off? So she just lay there and went to sleep.
But she was indeed thrown off by Shin. He wouldn't indulge her, unceremoniously tossing her aside.
"You actually threw me off?" Yoruichi said angrily, swiping at him with her claws.
But she was quickly caught by Shin, who held her and walked towards his dormitory. Yoruichi struggled pathetically, but to no avail.
"You damn Shin, let me go, or I'll make you regret it," Yoruichi shouted angrily at him.
"Oh? I'd like to see how you'll make me regret it," Shin said, holding her by the scruff of her neck and asking playfully.
"If you treat me like this again, don't even think about me helping you teach students in the future."
Yoruichi threatened, knowing that other threats were useless, but this one should work.
Shin, upon hearing this, did indeed let her go. After all, he really did need her to help with the classes. Otherwise, how would he have time to slack off?
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