"That's it… but it's still early."
"Nelliel is busy tonight, so should I go find her while I have time?"
"This question doesn't even need to be thought about!"
Having made up his mind, Aozaki Reiji's lips curled slightly upward, forming a subtle, mischievous smile.
Seeing Aozaki Reiji's ill-intentioned smile, Aizen couldn't help but roll his eyes in exasperation, knowing that this guy was definitely up to no good again.
However, just then, a figure appeared behind the two of them.
"Reporting, Your Majesty, Aizen!"
The voice was low and respectful, with a hint of nervousness and awe.
Aozaki Reiji slowly turned around at the sound, looking at the newcomer.
The newcomer was tall and slender, dressed in a white Las Noches uniform, with a long sword at his waist.
This was an Arrancar, but he still wore a white bone mask on his face, completely concealing his true features.
This person was named Ludobon, the Captain of the Funeral Squad, which was subordinate to the Public Order Maintenance Force.
Unlike the original timeline, the Funeral Squad established by Aozaki Reiji did not need to retrieve Arrancars.
Their duty was to explore Hueco Mundo, with the aim of finding powerful individuals like Starrk and Ulquiorra who possessed great strength but were little known, and who might exist in Hueco Mundo.
Aozaki Reiji scrutinized Ludobon before him, a hint of shrewdness and anticipation flashing in his eyes.
He knew that the appearance of this Funeral Squad Captain likely meant important intelligence or a new discovery.
He asked calmly, "What is it?"
Under their gazes, Ludobon knelt on one knee and spoke as quickly as possible, "Not long ago, a male Adjuchas Menos Grande with three-tiered spiritual pressure suddenly invaded the outskirts of Las Noches and has been successfully captured by us!"
An Adjuchas with Captain-class spiritual pressure might have a chance to evolve into a Vasto Lorde.
For Aozaki Reiji and Aizen, a Captain-class Adjuchas was not a big deal.
But for these Arrancars, it was definitely not a small matter.
Aozaki Reiji nodded slightly in approval.
This Ludobon was a smart guy; he knew what Aozaki Reiji wanted to know.
He turned to look at Aizen, clearly indicating that this male Adjuchas should be handled by him.
Aizen also nodded and said softly, "Send it to my laboratory."
"As you command."
Ludobon bowed slightly, then stood up, ready to withdraw.
"Wait."
Just then, Aozaki Reiji suddenly called out to him.
Ludobon looked up at Aozaki Reiji with some confusion, wondering if he had anything else to ask.
Aozaki Reiji chuckled softly, then asked, "What's the name of that Adjuchas?"
Ludobon thought for a moment, then answered seriously, "Yammy… Yammy Llargo."
Hearing this name, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but laugh.
Isn't this Ulquiorra's fun companion?
It seems Ulquiorra won't be lonely or bored anymore.
He nodded, "I know, you may go."
Aizen looked at him suspiciously, secretly pondering, "What does this mean? Is this another person he knows about that I don't? Where does he get his information?"
Aozaki Reiji's lips curled into a mysterious smile, but he said nothing.
Aren't you smart? Go ahead and guess!
Seeing that Aozaki Reiji was unwilling to speak, Aizen couldn't help but frown, pondering to himself as he walked towards the laboratory.
That evening, Aozaki Reiji saw a burly man, about 2.3 meters tall, appear before him.
Behind him was a small dog-shaped Arrancar, which made him particularly conspicuous since few in Las Noches kept pets.
The burly man grinned, revealing a fierce and menacing expression, and said in a low voice, "Are you Aozaki Reiji, the master here?"
Then, he arrogantly raised his chin and continued, "Hmph, not speaking means you look down on me? Don't think that just because I was captured by you before, I don't possess even greater power now."
"Someone as weak as you, who can't even sense spiritual pressure, should obediently give up your position!"
Before Yammy finished speaking, he swung his incredibly thick fist directly at Aozaki Reiji.
However, what happened next was something everyone was accustomed to.
Yammy shot out like a cannonball, instantly smashing through the dome of Las Noches, and after falling a certain distance, he crashed heavily into the sand sea.
Aozaki Reiji turned to Nelliel beside him, "Have someone send him to the Science Division for treatment."
He paused, as if remembering the scene of a certain woman being headshotted, and reminded her, "Oh, right… keep an eye on Roka, don't let this big guy hurt her."
"I understand." Nelliel nodded in response.
She knew Roka.
Roka Paramia, Szayelaporro's former subordinate, an artificial spider-shaped Adjuchas.
Aozaki Reiji discovered her after taking control of Las Noches and performed Arrancarization on her.
She was now the head of the medical department under the Science Division, and of course, one of Nelliel's good sisters.
Could there be some grudge between Roka and this newcomer?
Thinking this, Nelliel couldn't help but frown, grabbing one of Yammy's legs and heading towards the medical department.
If this guy dared to lay a hand on her companion, she wouldn't stand idly by!
Although this lesson left Yammy severely injured, it was clear that this guy wouldn't settle down so easily.
After settling down for a month, he set his sights on the Espada again.
This time, he chose Gantenbainne as his opponent.
Although Yammy's brain might not be very good, he did have some strength.
In the end, Gantenbainne was defeated, and the victorious Yammy was promoted to Espada.
Under a deliberate arrangement, he was assigned to act with Ulquiorra.
But Aozaki Reiji didn't care about any of this.
For the following period, he truly had a happy time before returning to Soul Society to continue his happy days.
...
Soul Society, Shihouin Family Mansion.
A cute boy with brown skin was crying profusely, tears streaming down his face.
"Waaah… Sister, I really don't want to be the family head. You should be the family head. I'm going to tell the elders right now that I'm not going to be the family head."
"Alright, Yuushirou, stop crying. You're already the head of the family, and you're still always sniffling. What kind of behavior is that?!"
Yoruichi somewhat disdainfully pushed away her brother, who was trying to cling to her, to avoid getting his snot and tears on her.
"And you don't need to persuade me. I didn't want to be the family head in the first place; it has nothing to do with the elders. Even if you tell them, I won't continue to be the family head."
She didn't actually dislike this brother of hers; she knew he also liked her very much as his sister.
It was just that this kid's personality was indeed a bit troublesome.
Even she, who was already a very troublesome person, sometimes wanted to stay far away from him.
"But I don't want to be the family head. I just want to help by your side, Sister!" Yuushirou sobbed.
Yoruichi was truly at her wit's end with this brother and could only patiently persuade him, "Everyone can see that I'm not suitable to be the family head at all."
"Your being the family head is the biggest help you can give me!"
Yuushirou wiped his tears and asked, "Really?"
"Really." Yoruichi nodded solemnly.
"Hmm… then alright." Yuushirou choked out his agreement.
"I will be a good family head and won't disappoint Sister."
His good sister, however, secretly raised her small fist, the smile in her eyes completely unconcealed.
She tricked him!
"Oh, right, I've already spoken with the Captain-Commander. Your Captain succession ceremony will begin tomorrow, so don't forget to attend." Yoruichi reminded him.
"Tomorrow? That's too fast! I'm not ready yet!" Yuushirou said, "I'm afraid I won't do well."
"It's not fast. Being a Captain doesn't require much preparation." Yoruichi shook her head.
"Besides, I'm just making you the family head and Captain. I'm not leaving the Shihouin Family and the Second Division, I'll help you."
"Don't worry too much. Go ahead and do it. If anything goes wrong, Ōmaeda will cover for you."