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"It's a pity he's too weak, otherwise…", Retsu Unohana said with a smile, "If you are willing to come to the flower arranging party, I will teach you flower arranging."
"Okay, okay, okay…" Aozaki Reiji was just being polite, trying to get closer to Retsu Unohana, and really didn't want to keep arguing about flower arranging with her. He smiled and said, "Now I know some things can be said, for example… when will Captain teach me Swordsmanship?"
Retsu Unohana chuckled, this child really didn't give up any chance to become stronger. As soon as she showed him a bit of kindness, he started talking about Swordsmanship.
She wasn't angry at all, but instead answered very naturally, "We can start anytime. What do you want to ask? Do you need to spar with me to find problems?"
Aozaki Reiji's heart melted a little, and he thought to himself, a gentle, understanding older sister is indeed amazing.
This gentle temperament was incomparable to young women like Yoruichi and Matsumoto Rangiku, actually making Reiji feel a bit of elation. It would be even better if she wasn't a battle maniac who loved to kill.
A cold snort sounded from a nearby rooftop: "This hateful guy, I'm here observing the enemy, and he's just sitting there chatting."
Aozaki Reiji suddenly turned his head, feeling a chill run down his spine, a cold sensation shooting straight up to his head.
If his vision were a little better, he would have seen Yoruichi lie on the roof, watching this pair of fellow Swordsmanship practitioners with a very disdainful look.
Aozaki Reiji said seriously, "Captain Unohana, there's no need for sparring. I have some minor questions…"
Retsu Unohana tilted her head, glanced at the night sky, and raised her hand to interrupt, "No need to rush. Let's close the doors and windows first, to avoid being disturbed by any idlers."
Clearly, with Retsu Unohana's strength and years of combat experience, she couldn't possibly be unaware that Yoruichi was lie nearby observing. Yet, she chose to focus on discussing Swordsmanship with her "student" with nonchalance.
Seeing the doors and windows tightly closed, Yoruichi Shihouin apparently couldn't be bothered to continue observing the two's heart-to-heart conversation, and disappeared from the spot with a "whoosh."
Retsu Unohana led Aozaki Reiji inside. The two didn't stand on ceremony and sat down on the floor.
Aozaki Reiji explained the questions he had prepared beforehand to Retsu Unohana.
Retsu Unohana answered every question, sharing everything she knew without reservation.
The moon rose higher and higher, time passed longer and longer, and the night grew quieter and more beautiful.
Reiji was truly immersed in it, as if he had completely forgotten the purpose of his visit.
This couldn't be blamed on him. Based on the principle of 'since I'm here, I absolutely cannot waste it.'
Before he came, he had indeed compiled the problems he had in Swordsmanship and sincerely sought Retsu Unohana's guidance.
Retsu Unohana is a grand master of Swordsmanship, embracing all schools of thought. As the first Kenpachi, she holds the highest rank in Seireitei's Swordsmanship, "Tenth Stage."
No matter how talented Aozaki Reiji was, his ideological realm was still far behind hers.
Her insights into Swordsmanship were even greater than Yamamoto's, so it was only right to seek her guidance with questions.
Their minds were completely engrossed, and Swordsmanship allowed them to transcend the barrier of spiritual pressure, engaging in a fervent discussion.
......
When he came to his senses again, it was completely dark.
"Oh no!"
Seeing the dim sky outside through a crack in the window, Aozaki Reiji remembered a certain little cat.
"Captain Unohana, thank you for your guidance."
With all his questions resolved, he felt he had to leave.
That little cat must be very angry now; he could imagine Yoruichi's puffed-up little face.
"This is but a small matter. If you still have questions about Swordsmanship, you can come to me anytime," Retsu Unohana said faintly.
Aozaki Reiji cupped his hands to Retsu Unohana and said, "Then I'll be going now. It's late, so you should also get some rest."
He pushed open the door, and the lanterns in the long corridor lit up, casting a faint glow. He looked up at the sky, which was overcast, as if it could start raining at any moment.
The weather did not disappoint him. As he walked, the sound of rain suddenly began.
A clap of thunder broke the quiet beauty of the rainy night, as if on the boundless earth, ghosts were playing a tragic symphony, or like countless swords colliding, life passing away in the sparks of friction, making one feel sorrow and helplessness.
Listening to the desolate sound of the rain, Aozaki Reiji was silent for a long time, as if he felt something in his heart, but he didn't say much.
He walked to the Squad Barracks gate, where the Shinigami on guard was still there. He borrowed a paper umbrella and strolled leisurely along the road.
A cold voice came from ahead: "You finally came out."
Aozaki Reiji suddenly looked up, only to see a small courtyard at the end of the street. Yoruichi Shihouin stood under the eaves, looking at him with a puffed-up little face.
As expected… Aozaki Reiji chuckled, "This was an accident. You know, I tend to get carried away when I start cultivating."
"Besides, I didn't know you needed a long time to steal the hot spring, so naturally, I dragged it out as long as I could."
Clearly, Yoruichi Shihouin also knew the true nature of the man in front of her. Although she rolled her eyes, she still accepted this seemingly fake excuse.
Simply because this man was named Aozaki Reiji, a recognized cultivation maniac.
Yoruichi Shihouin didn't want to get entangled in such topics with him. She waved her hand and said irritably, "Aren't you coming over to pick up this Captain?"
"Captain, I'm coming right away." Aozaki Reiji walked forward holding the umbrella, immediately falling into the role of a sycophant, and said with a smile, "Captain, you've truly worked hard. Are you tired, Captain? Do you need me to carry you on my back?"
"At least you have a conscience." Yoruichi Shihouin didn't refuse. She looked at Reiji's back and then climbed onto him.
Feeling the softness on his back, Aozaki Reiji felt that there was nothing wrong with being a mount for once, it was just that the direction wasn't quite right.
He stretched out one hand to support the girl on his back and bounced her slightly, holding the umbrella with the other hand, and said, "My conscience can't compare to yours."
"That sounds nice…" Shifengyuan snorted coldly and pinched Aozaki Reiji's ear.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch… What are you doing?"
Aozaki Reiji pretended to be in pain and wailed. Yoruichi then let go.
"Who told you to talk nonsense? When I said those things to little girls, you weren't even born yet."
Yoruichi lowered her head and gently blew on Reiji's pinched ear. This stimulating sensation made him shiver involuntarily.
"I didn't think that much?" Aozaki Reiji pouted.
"I don't care. I'm unhappy, so I'm going to bully you," Yoruichi said, leaning on his back, with a hint of coquetry in her voice.
Aozaki Reiji looked back. Yoruichi Shihouin's small face was resting on his shoulder, and her arms were wrapped tightly around him, pressing against his body.
"Alright, alright, go ahead and bully me," Aozaki Reiji said helplessly, "Who told me I'm just a commoner? I can't afford to offend you big nobles."
"Don't you like being bullied by me?" Yoruichi Shihouin blinked.
"Who likes to be bullied?"
"Hmph!" Yoruichi's breath, mixed with the cold wind, blew directly onto Reiji's neck.
"I like being bullied by you, is that enough?" Aozaki Reiji sighed, and at the same time secretly swore in his heart that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely bully her back.
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