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Reiji said very frankly, "Perhaps. In any case, I only know that this world is very dangerous, and I must improve my strength. No matter how good or bad one's talent is, it's not a reason to give up."
"Well said, I'm liking you more and more," Yoruichi chuckled, "Unlike Kisuke, that guy, he has talent but doesn't want to train."
Aozaki Reiji was even more frank: "Mr. Urahara certainly has talent, but it probably isn't entirely due to laziness; rather, he simply isn't interested."
"He's quite interested in scientific research. Things like those medicines and the training ground equipment couldn't have been made without spending time."
Hearing this, Yoruichi Shihouin nodded, her eyes growing brighter, accepting this explanation.
"What you said makes sense."
She and Kisuke Urahara had been together for many years, and she knew Kisuke Urahara well. He was indeed a genius, and he had quite a few inventions.
This meant that Kisuke Urahara's usual laziness was entirely due to a lack of interest; inventing was what he truly enjoyed.
Captain Hikifune Kirio of the Twelfth Division also enjoyed scientific research and encouraged Squad members to actively use their talents.
So, when she became a Captain, she might as well recommend Kisuke to the Twelfth Division.
Coincidentally, there was news from the Shihouin Family that Captain Hikifune Kirio had developed a new technique and might be promoted to the Zero Division within a few decades.
With Kisuke's talent, he might even have a chance to reach Captain-class and learn Bankai before that, becoming the Captain of the Twelfth Division.
As she pondered, Yoruichi Shihouin had already planned Kisuke Urahara's future in her mind.
Suddenly, a sense of pride, like "my child is finally growing up," welled up within her, making her straighten her back unconsciously.
"I need to become a Captain as soon as possible and send Kisuke to the Twelfth Division," Yoruichi Shihouin murmured to herself.
Not far away, Kisuke Urahara's heart skipped a beat. Though he knew Yoruichi was merely acting on a whim, his heart rate still suddenly accelerated.
Reiji's expression, however, turned serious. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "It would be better to ask for Mr. Urahara's opinion, after all, no matter how much is said, it's still for Mr. Urahara's sake."
Kisuke Urahara's eyes stung, and he tightly pursed his lips. He could no longer recall his suspicion of Reiji from earlier; a more profound emotion of gratitude now occupied his heart.
"No need, I've been with him for many years; I understand him better than you. He'll definitely like the Twelfth Division." Yoruichi Shihouin's eyes flashed with a peculiar glint. After a moment of silence, she finally spoke.
"Kisuke secretly keeps some research at home, and he thinks I don't know," Yoruichi chuckled after a full few seconds of silence. "This time it's definitely not a prank; he'll be happy."
Kisuke Urahara remained silent.
Although he liked to be lazy, he had to admit that he was indeed very interested in this area.
"It'll be a while before you become a Captain; let's focus on the present," Reiji smiled. "Have we gone off topic again? Didn't we agree to help me train my Sword Pressure? If this continues, I'll have to ask Mr. Urahara for help."
"No, don't! I've never been a teacher before; you're not leaving."
Reiji stood up to leave, but Yoruichi grabbed his arm.
Under Sōkyoku Hill at night, two young people, both under two hundred years old, stayed up all night studying Shinigami combat techniques.
The next morning, Reiji successfully released Sword Pressure.
He covered the sleeping Yoruichi with a piece of clothing, found a secluded spot, drew Shinra Bansho from his waist, and continuously swung it at the surrounding rocks.
Streaks of blue spiritual pressure, like the sword energy in wuxia novels, shot from the blade, cutting through the surrounding rocks.
After examining the cuts in the rocks, Reiji nodded with satisfaction.
Yoruichi Shihouin was indeed a good teacher. Her one night of instruction not only answered his various questions and demonstrated the use of Sword Pressure but also helped him guide his spiritual pressure, allowing him to personally experience the flow of spiritual power when using Sword Pressure.
"Tsk..." Looking at the crazy girl who had been wild all night and was now sleeping soundly, Reiji tidied her clothes, murmuring almost imperceptibly, "What a pity, she's so beautiful."
Although he spoke softly, Yoruichi Shihouin heard him clearly. Instead of getting angry, she smiled.
Her smile held an interesting hint of charm, her expression quite like that of noble young ladies experiencing their first stirrings of love.
Yoruichi, accustomed to teasing others for amusement, would certainly not get angry. When she joined the Second Division in her twenties, she had teased female Squad members quite a bit, and countless Squad members had been utterly captivated by her.
It was only as she grew older and her mindset matured that she became much more restrained.
However, it had always been her teasing others; no one had ever dared to tease her.
Except for Kisuke Urahara, men only regarded her as the young mistress of the Shihouin Family, and women probably didn't even see her as a woman.
Time had passed, and she was starting to lose sight of what kind of person she was. Hearing Reiji's words was truly refreshing.
She vaguely recalled how she used to dress up and do her hair in those years... Truly, besides her parents, no one had praised her beauty in a long time. For a moment, she wondered if she had truly become a strange person.
Reiji shrugged, "What a sweet dream you're having, smiling so happily. I hope you can always be this happy."
He spoke with sincere emotion, his tone carrying an indescribable envy, though it was unclear what he envied.
Yoruichi Shihouin's smile grew wider. Very carefully, she opened her eyes into a slit and looked at Reiji playfully for a moment.
"Honestly, this guy is really good-looking, and quite interesting too."
Originally, Yoruichi Shihouin's movements were casual, but now her posture became somewhat languid. Hugging the clothes around her, she uninhibitedly displayed her perfectly proportioned and exquisite physique.
Reiji glanced briefly at her graceful curves, then quickly turned and left the training ground.
"Kisuke, what do you think of that child?" Yoruichi asked, opening her eyes.
"What can you tell in one night? But the first impression isn't bad," Kisuke Urahara's voice came from behind the rock.
Yoruichi Shihouin sat up, put on her jacket, and said with a smile, "Mm-hmm, as expected of the man Kukaku and I favor. To get such a good evaluation from you, he's quite impressive."
Kisuke Urahara shook his head, speechless. If not for this connection, they would never have met.
Yoruichi Shihouin sat opposite Kisuke Urahara, gracefully brewed tea, and poured him a cup: "Now that I think about it... I should have opened my eyes just now and kissed him. His expression would have been absolutely priceless."
"He would absolutely accuse you of harassment," Kisuke Urahara said, scratching his hair while drinking tea. "And Kukaku might even stuff you into a firework tube, so I could see cat-shaped fireworks."
"That little guy most likely wouldn't accuse me of harassment; he might even be glad for it," Yoruichi Shihouin said, narrowing her eyes confidently.
"Besides, watching fireworks is quite interesting, isn't it?"
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