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The next morning, at the Twelfth Division Squad Barracks.
"This is what you asked for." Urahara Kisuke handed Aozaki Reiji a protective suit and an accessory.
"Received. Then please give this to Miss Kirio." Aozaki Reiji extended his hand, offering a food box. "This is today's secret recipe dish."
Urahara Kisuke took the food box, weighed it in his hand, and confirmed that the contents were in order.
"Is the food you make really that delicious, enough to make the Captain love it so much?"
Urahara Kisuke had to admit that although his friend wasn't as intelligent as he was, he had unexpected talents in many areas.
For instance, cooking; he couldn't compare at all.
Hikifune Kirio had tasted his cooking once and, through the Jack-of-all-trades, had him provide delivery service.
When Aozaki Reiji was practicing Shunko, he was out of sight for a month, and Hikifune Kirio could be said to have lost her appetite.
This kind of temptation was truly terrifying.
"Of course! Haven't you seen how I've made Matsumoto Rangiku and Gin plump and healthy?" Aozaki Reiji lowered his voice, "If you want to sneak a bite, I'll pretend not to know."
"No need. Captain Hikifune is quite sensitive to numbers and weight; she'd know if the portion was off by even a tiny bit."
Urahara Kisuke looked terrified, apparently having bad memories resurface, and changed the subject.
"Tell me about the gift you want to give. The protective suit can be worn by Kukaku when she's doing experiments."
"As for the choker necklace, see that metal ornament in the middle? Pull it out, and it can turn into a chain-sword."
"But you asked me to make it in this style, so how you give it to her is up to you."
Aozaki Reiji looked at the necklace in his hand.
The necklace as a whole resembled a collar, with a hollow rhombus-shaped silver metal piece connected in the center, from which a tear-shaped transparent crystal dangled.
Although he didn't understand how such a small item could conceal a chain-sword, considering Kurotsuchi Mayuri could hide a scythe in his ear, he didn't dwell on it too much.
Aozaki Reiji put away both items and said, "Kisuke, can you make a Senkaimon?"
Urahara Kisuke replied irritably, "No."
He knew Aozaki Reiji had become a Noble and wanted a private Senkaimon.
But he couldn't, and he wasn't lying.
"Then can the Technology Development Bureau make a Senkaimon?"
Aozaki Reiji frowned, truly not expecting it to be so difficult to obtain a Senkaimon.
He had searched the Noble District all morning but couldn't find a place to make or buy a Senkaimon, which was why he came to Urahara Kisuke for help.
He hadn't expected Urahara Kisuke, who came from a Noble family, also couldn't make a Senkaimon. It seemed this item was quite rare.
"As far as I know, the Technology Development Bureau currently has no information on this. You could ask Captain Hikifune; she might know how to make one," Urahara Kisuke replied.
As he spoke, Urahara Kisuke looked into the distance.
Aozaki Reiji turned his head; a beautiful woman with purple hair was walking towards them.
"Little Reiji, I really want to help you, but I'm sorry, I don't know how to make a Senkaimon either," Hikifune Kirio said, scratching her head.
Aozaki Reiji stroked his chin, "Is that so..."
Hikifune Kirio said, "This is a very ancient technique, even older than the existence of the Gotei 13."
"Currently, this technique is only preserved in the hands of ancient Nobles."
"If you truly need one, perhaps you could ask Captain Shihōin for ideas."
"As one of the oldest Noble families in Soul Society, the Shihōin Family should have the technique for making Senkaimon."
Aozaki Reiji nodded.
Understood. I've just escaped one dangerous situation only to fall into another.
"Thank you, Miss Kirio!"
"You're welcome."
Hikifune Kirio waved her hand.
"If you really want to thank me, we can exchange cooking tips sometime. I've almost mastered the few dishes you taught me last time, but I just can't get the heat right."
"Of course, I'll definitely come when I have time," Aozaki Reiji chuckled.
Hikifune Kirio was offering herself up; he was too happy to refuse.
That afternoon, at the Captain's Office of the Second Division.
"Either you don't come to work and sleep at home, or when you do come, you ask me to do things for you. Being a Third Seat is much more comfortable than being a Captain for you."
Yoruichi rolled her eyes, crossing her arms, her actions and expression very cute.
"Whose fault is it that I'm sleeping at home? Being a Third Seat is too difficult; I have to work and also be..." Aozaki Reiji sighed, "Alas, it's embarrassing to say, so let's not talk about it."
Yoruichi's pretty face flushed slightly with guilt, knowing he was referring to her.
Seeing her anger dissipate, Aozaki Reiji's eyebrows danced with delight. "Actually, I'm not just here to ask for your help; I also have a gift for you."
"What gift?"
Aozaki Reiji pulled out the accessory Urahara Kisuke had given him from his embrace. "Here, it's this."
"You... you're so thoughtful!" Yoruichi beamed.
She didn't find anything amiss; instead, she was delighted that Aozaki Reiji knew her preferences.
Yoruichi had worn many necklaces of this style, and she currently had a similar bow-tie choker tied around her neck.
Aozaki Reiji took the opportunity to sit beside Yoruichi and personally put the necklace on her.
"This was custom-made by Kisuke, and I personally designed the style. If you pull the ornament in the front, it can even trigger a mechanism to turn into a chain-sword. How is it? Do you like it?"
"It's good, I like it very much." Yoruichi tilted her head back, like a proud swan.
"Since you've given this Captain such a valuable gift, this Captain cannot be impolite. I'll take care of the Senkaimon matter."
"Isn't that a bit much...?" Aozaki Reiji feigned reluctance.
"What's wrong with it? Am I, the dignified head of the Shihōin Family, going to be stingy with a single Senkaimon?" Yoruichi waved her hand grandly and said with spirit, "Just wait patiently."
"Then... alright." Aozaki Reiji seemed slightly conflicted, finally saying in a low voice.
Fullbringers, clean up the reio's fragments and wait!
I just wonder how Aizen's investigation in the Human World has been going all this time.
Aozaki Reiji looked up at Yoruichi standing in front of the mirror, and the gift around her neck, and his eyes lit up.
He walked over to Yoruichi, leaned in, and whispered something in her ear.
"Are you crazy?" Yoruichi was startled.
"Don't forget you still owe me two favors. Is the Captain of the Second Division, the head of the Shihōin Family, Lady Yoruichi, going to go back on her word?"
Aozaki Reiji shook his head in disappointment.
"If you can't do it, I have nothing more to say. But it seems Lady Yoruichi's promise isn't worth much then."
"How dare you say such a thing! I'll do it then." Yoruichi gritted her teeth and locked the doors and windows of the office.
She sat on her seat, and her body gradually shrank, soon leaving only a pile of clothes.
"What are you waiting for, you..." A Kuroneko emerged from the clothes.
Before she could finish, Aozaki Reiji had already transformed into a black and white cat and pounced.
The two cat shadows gradually overlapped, and soon strange meows echoed within the office.
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