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With Ichimaru Gin and Zaraki simultaneously serving as Vice-Captains, Aozaki Reiji's days were indeed more relaxed than before.
However, to be fair, among all the Squads, the Eleventh Division's work was relatively the most relaxed.
The First Division was responsible for overall strategic control.
Executions and assassinations were handled by the Second Division.
The protection of Central 46 was entrusted to the Seventh Division.
Intelligence gathering was the responsibility of the Eighth Division.
Maintaining internal security within the Seireitei fell under the Tenth Division's purview.
And matters such as Soul Reaping and Hollow purification were handled by the Thirteenth Division.
During non-war periods, aside from regular patrols in the Human World, daily training, and occasional Menos Grande invasions, the Eleventh Division, being a combat-specialized Squad, had virtually nothing to do.
It was precisely because of this that Aozaki Reiji had so much free time in the past, spending his days idly wandering around and slacking off.
However, for special missions that were rare, such as the decades-long hunt for criminals in Rukongai's District 80, he would still personally take action.
After all, Captain-class individuals like Kenpachi Kuruyashiki and Zaraki had emerged from Rukongai.
No one could be sure if more such masters would emerge from Rukongai.
But now, with the appearance of Zaraki, the situation was different.
Those tasks that previously required his personal attention could now be confidently entrusted to his subordinates.
In short, Aozaki Reiji was now exceptionally idle.
In his leisure time, he frequently traveled between the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo.
Occasionally, he would also stroll through Rukongai, hoping to encounter individuals who piqued his interest.
Such a life was truly carefree and utterly delightful!
On this particular day, Aozaki Reiji brought a white-haired boy and a black-haired girl to the old Shiba residence in Junrinan to practice swordsmanship.
After a strenuous practice session, Aozaki Reiji generously treated them to a delicious feast.
After enjoying the meal, Aozaki Reiji even thoughtfully prepared a takeout meal for the white-haired boy's grandmother.
Why had he suddenly become so kind to this young boy?
Because this boy's name was Tōshirō Hitsugaya, and he was also a super genius in the original story.
Earlier, when Aozaki Reiji invited the Shiba family to return to the Seireitei, he had specifically met with him once.
And the black-haired girl named Hinamori Momo was also met at that time, when she and Tōshirō Hitsugaya were playing together.
After a brief chat, Aozaki Reiji, acting as a big brother from Junrinan, unhesitatingly took the boy under his wing.
Initially, Tōshirō Hitsugaya was filled with resistance.
But after all, he was still just a child, both physically and mentally, and could be easily swayed with a little persuasion.
As long as he and his grandmother were treated well, everything would be fine.
Now, facing Aozaki Reiji's various demands.
Although he constantly complained verbally, his body was very honest and followed through without fail.
For example, when practicing kendo.
Even though he grumbled that it was useless to him.
He still persisted in training for several hours every day, his diligence far surpassing Rangiku's.
Getting Rangiku to train seriously was not something that could be resolved with a few words...
After enjoying the feast.
Aozaki Reiji instructed Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Hinamori Momo to take the packed food and go home first.
Afterward, he walked alone towards the southern Rukongai, as there was a possibility of encountering people he was interested in there as well.
However, after walking for a while, Aozaki Reiji suddenly stopped.
He felt a slight tremor in his body.
After fumbling around on his person for a moment, Aozaki Reiji pulled out a token with a skull pattern.
The back of the token was a small screen, emitting a faint glow.
Once the screen lit up.
A brown-skinned man appeared on the screen, his expression devoid of any hesitation.
"Aozaki-sama!"
Aozaki Reiji heard clearly that the address "Lord" sounded quite natural.
Tōsen Kaname clearly had no reservations about Aozaki Reiji.
After all, even his original boss, Aizen, had acknowledged this "friend" of his.
And after he learned that Aozaki Reiji had destroyed the Tsunayashiro branch family and killed Tsunayashiro Tokinada, he never disobeyed Aozaki Reiji's orders again.
"What's the matter?"
After a moment of silence, Tōsen Kaname said in a deep voice:
"There's news about the person you're looking for."
...
Across the vast, snow-covered desert, a group of Arrancar hurried along.
They were all dressed in uniform white outfits.
Ordinary Hollows could immediately recognize at a glance that these were important figures from Las Noches.
To be chosen by that King and undergo Arrancar transformation.
It meant they were at least Adjuchas-class powerhouses.
However, witnessing their panicked expressions, the surrounding Hollows were all incredibly astonished.
After all, with that invincible King ruling Las Noches with absolute might.
His fearsome reputation was known to almost everyone in Hueco Mundo.
Who else would dare to provoke this group of Arrancar who followed that King?
No one answered their questions.
The Arrancar's only thought was to return to Las Noches as quickly as possible and find the two Lords who ruled Hueco Mundo.
But... recalling the immensely powerful spiritual pressure that had just emanated from afar, the Arrancar's faces turned exceptionally grim.
They never would have imagined.
That the terrifying spiritual pressure was not only possessed by Menos Grande like Baraggan and Szayelaporro, who once ruled Hueco Mundo.
There was actually an equally terrifying monster lurking in Hueco Mundo!
Just getting a little closer.
That immensely oppressive spiritual pressure made it almost impossible to breathe.
They were even on the verge of fainting!
The leading individuals exchanged glances, their eye contact revealing the same thought.
What they had discovered this time was very likely the person of interest to the new ruler of Hueco Mundo.
If they could successfully complete the mission assigned by that Lord, they might even receive rewards to enhance their own strength!
Why should only females be able to?
For power, they, the males, also had the courage to sacrifice themselves!
Excitement gleamed in the Arrancar's eyes, as if they were already envisioning a beautiful future.
In Hueco Mundo, where strength was revered, if one did not possess outstanding looks to gain the Lord's favor and protection, power was undoubtedly the most important thing.
However, at this moment, the leading Arrancar suddenly roared:
"Stop!!"
This sudden action astonished everyone, and their gazes converged on him.
He immediately knelt on one knee without hesitation, his expression serious and solemn.
"His Majesty is here, what are you still standing around for? Do you want to die? All of you, kneel."
As his words fell, a panicked expression appeared on the faces of many Arrancar.
They quickly looked up, and upon seeing that familiar figure, they hastily knelt on one knee, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
"Your... Your Majesty!!"
The Arrancar cried out in unison, their voices filled with reverence.
"Alright, stop with these superficial gestures, everyone, rise!"
Amidst a chorus of respectful shouts, Aozaki Reiji casually waved his hand, signaling everyone to stand up.
His tone was calm, yet it made the Arrancar's bodies tremble slightly.
This was the prestige brought by killing Baraggan and Szayelaporro.
Leaving Szayelaporro aside for a moment, Baraggan had ruled Hueco Mundo for a million years.
His might was known to every Hollow, yet he was still easily killed by this King with absolute power.
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