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"Reiji, what's wrong? You can't even keep your eyes open in class. Did you train too late last night? You need to pay attention to your health even when cultivating."
Matsumoto Rangiku's expression was incredibly solemn as she looked at Aozaki Reiji, who had dark circles under his eyes.
Reiji glanced at her, then waved his hand, saying,
"Don't worry, I spent the whole night studying tea tree growing techniques. It's nothing major."
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto also knows how to grow tea trees?" Matsumoto Rangiku was a little confused.
"It has nothing to do with Captain-Commander Yamamoto. Vice-Captain Chojiro taught me," Reiji said with a bitter smile.
He just picked some tea leaves, and he was kept up all night. He definitely had to complain to Yamamoto next week.
"I won't be joining you for training today. I'm going back to sleep first."
Seeing Reiji's exhausted look, Matsumoto Rangiku nodded:
"Alright then, you get some good rest."
As her voice fell, the two parted ways, and Aozaki Reiji walked towards the dormitory area.
As soon as he opened the dormitory door, his expression suddenly changed.
There was an extra pair of shoes in the entranceway, a pair that didn't belong to "Aozaki Reiji's group."
Aozaki Reiji glanced left and right, moving quickly, sticking to the wall as he scouted for enemies.
As he walked, he suddenly felt something furry rubbing against his leg, and at the same time, a rough voice sounded from below him--
"What are you doing?"
"A ghost!" Reiji was instantly startled.
He looked down, and saw a black cat, showing him a human-like smile.
Seeing the sudden appearance of the Kuroneko, Reiji jumped.
This wasn't just an ordinary black cat, but a very cute black cat.
Of course, that wasn't the point. The point was that this cat could talk.
Having trained until now, with the best teachers guiding him, his Reiatsu perception was outstanding.
Not to mention ordinary Shinigami, even if the Onmitsukidō's patrol team approached, he would be able to sense them.
But now, this talking black cat was already rubbing against his leg, and he only just noticed it.
Although the creatures in the Shinigami world were strange and varied, he had lived in Seireitei for so long and had never seen a talking black cat that could easily get close to him.
So, there was only one truth…
"Yoruichi Shihouin?"
The cat was a little surprised, and its voice softened: "You know me?"
"No, but Shihouin Yuushirou mentioned you."
"Shihouin Yuushirou?"
"Shihouin Yuushirou."
"That guy really tells you everything."
When Yoruichi Shihouin mentioned Shihouin Yuushirou, she seemed a little helpless.
Her younger brother was too naive and too shallow-minded.
Coming back to her senses, she realized that Aozaki Reiji had already reached the living room not far away and was carefully checking each room.
She quickly followed him.
"Don't worry, there's no one here but me."
Yoruichi Shihouin circled around Aozaki Reiji, asking with a curious gaze:
"If I'm not mistaken, this is Aozaki Reiji's dormitory."
"You're wearing a Shin'o Academy uniform, have a Zanpakuto on your waist, and you're so good-looking… You must be the genius Aozaki Reiji, right?"
Aozaki Reiji sat on the sofa, with two pieces of clothing placed beside him, and nodded:
"I am Aozaki Reiji. Are these your clothes?"
"That's right. This secret technique has just been completed, and I haven't yet figured out a way to change clothes along with it," Yoruichi looked up at him.
After getting the answer, Reiji stroked his chin.
"So, you're currently naked, lying in front of me?"
Yoruichi tilted her head, thought for a few seconds, and then excitedly said: "How could that be? A cat's fur is its clothes, so I'm wearing clothes right now!"
Reiji looked at the Kuroneko in surprise, even seeing a shy expression on its face.
Could it be because she was still young, so she wasn't as uninhibited as she would be in the future?
Looking at Reiji, who had closed his eyes, she asked strangely: "What are you doing?"
"Sleeping, of course. I'm exhausted."
"I came all this way specifically to protect you, and all you can think about is sleeping?" Yoruichi said angrily.
"Protect me? The Shihouin Family would let their young miss protect me? I think you snuck out to play, didn't you!"
"How did you know?" Yoruichi Shihouin was stunned. "No, I'm a member of the Onmitsukidō. I heard Captain-Commander Yamamoto give an order and came out to execute the mission. How can that be considered sneaking out!"
"Alright, alright, I know you're very capable."
Reiji looked at her with pity.
"But a cat can't protect me. You can secretly transform back and put on your clothes during this time. I won't peek."
Why did the current Yoruichi seem a little silly and cute?
It's a pity I didn't install Kido surveillance in the room, otherwise, it would be a different scene right now…
Yoruichi Shihouin: "?!"
Just now, she saw someone sneaking towards this dormitory, and her first thought was that this person would be a good target for a prank.
She had originally planned to scare him after transforming into a cat, but seeing Aozaki Reiji's school uniform and the Zanpakuto at his waist, she stopped.
Shin'o Academy student, Zanpakuto.
When these two keywords came together, she instantly guessed the person's identity.
Aozaki Reiji, a commoner from Rukongai who came from the Human World. He entered the Shin'o Academy less than half a year ago, obtained Shikai, and received personal guidance from Captain-Commander Yamamoto and Retsu Unohana.
Yesterday, Captain-Commander Yamamoto even confirmed that he had reached the Vice-Captain-class!
This dormitory should be his, but she didn't know why he looked so guilty when returning to his own dormitory.
After thinking for a moment, she simply revealed herself to scare Aozaki Reiji, to see if she could observe anything amidst the chaos.
It turned out this guy was just simply not well-rested?
Does Captain-Commander Yamamoto not even allow students to sleep when teaching them?
Seeming to sense Yoruichi's confusion, Aozaki Reiji forced himself to be energetic:
"Yoruichi Shihouin, you haven't been to the backyard of the Squad One Barracks these past two days, have you?"
Yoruichi paused slightly, then nodded: "No, I've been to the front yard though."
"That's right."
Aozaki Reiji showed a comfortable expression, licked his lips, and slowly said:
"Yesterday, I went to learn from old man Yamamoto, and when I passed the backyard, I saw his favorite tea leaves."
"I, Aozaki Reiji, have always respected my teachers and elders, and would never keep such good things to myself, so I gave the tea leaves as a gift to Captain-Commander Yamamoto."
"I didn't sleep at all last night because Chōjirō Sasakibe bullies the weak and fears the strong."
Reiji said the last sentence with indignation:
"Old man Yamamoto drank the tea leaves, why would he come to me? He should go to him!"
Yoruichi watched Aozaki Reiji seriously spouting nonsense and couldn't help but laugh.
This guy seemed quite interesting!
Just as Yoruichi was observing Reiji, the boy had already fallen into a deep sleep.
Yoruichi patted Reiji's cheek with her cat paw, but Reiji suddenly frowned and still didn't wake up.
"Asleep?"
This guy's vigilance was too low.
What if I was lying to him just now and actually came to kill him? He doesn't even know how to be on guard, and he just fell asleep like that.
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