The morning sun shone on Sōkyoku Hill, and the underground training ground, untouched by the sun, was as bright as day.
At this moment, many disordered clothes were scattered on the ground, like traces left by a chaotic battlefield.
Among them was the strict, Dark night suit Soi Fon had worn before, an Onmitsukidō combat uniform resembling a ninja suit.
In addition, a backless outfit that Yoruichi usually wore was also thrown on the ground.
And some other uniforms imitating various professions in the Human World and featuring animal characteristics.
These clothes intertwined, forming a peculiar picture.
In the open space of the training ground.
A young girl lay quietly there, like a sleeping flower.
Her dark hair fell softly like silk by her ears, and her slightly furrowed brows revealed a hint of fatigue and unease.
Yesterday's training was undoubtedly a huge challenge for her.
She had tried her best to adapt to this new work, but her body seemed unable to withstand such high-intensity training.
Aozaki Reiji stood silently to the side, his gaze falling on the sleeping girl.
He gently shook his head, secretly sighing in his heart:
"This girl is still too young; her physical quality needs to be improved!"
All day yesterday, they had been undergoing professional close-protection training.
Every movement needed to be precise, and there could be no slackening at any moment.
However, this young girl showed tenacious perseverance.
Although her body was already overwhelmed, she still gritted her teeth and persisted.
During the training, Aozaki Reiji strictly demanded himself, and at the same time, he was merciless towards Soi Fon.
Whenever Soi Fon was too tired to continue, he would let her rest for a moment.
But each rest was given only after Soi Fon cried and begged Aozaki Reiji for it.
Her tears and bitter pleas made Aozaki Reiji feel pity.
But he knew deeply that only through continuous tempering could one become a qualified close-protection guard.
Therefore, he always maintained the image of a stern instructor.
He strictly demanded Soi Fon, hoping she could grow up quickly.
Aozaki Reiji shook his head helplessly; this girl's athletic proficiency indeed needed improvement!
He recalled when he usually led Yoruichi and her group of older girls in aerobic training; it was something that could make one forget time.
Moreover, those older girls, relying on their numbers, challenged him again and again, overestimating their abilities.
The result, of course, was repeated failures.
Thinking of this, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but laugh out loud.
They were still too inferior!
"Little Bee, it's time to get up."
Aozaki Reiji gently patted Soi Fon's shoulder, trying to wake up the sleeping girl.
Soi Fon slowly opened her eyes, mumbling drowsily:
"No... no more... I don't want to train anymore, please, two adults, please let me rest properly."
As she spoke, she pushed Aozaki Reiji away forcefully.
She didn't know if yesterday's training had made her limbs weak.
After pushing for a long time, Aozaki Reiji felt no resistance at all.
Aozaki Reiji saw Soi Fon in his arms, looking like a crabapple tree just waking up, her eyes full of laziness and naivety, and couldn't help but feel pity.
He gently stroked Soi Fon's hair, softly comforting her:
"Alright, the training will stop here for now."
After speaking, he picked up Soi Fon and left.
As the current Fourth Seat of the Second Division, Soi Fon's Hakuda was still very good.
It was the first time she had excused herself from training due to physical reasons.
"Aren't you having breakfast? Do you want some milk or something?"
Aozaki Reiji smiled helplessly; facing this cute girl, he was not angry.
After all, yesterday's training was indeed too cruel for a "newcomer."
"Uh..."
Soi Fon didn't feel anything when she first heard Aozaki Reiji's words, but when she heard him say he wanted milk, she suddenly felt a wave of nausea and disgust.
Clearly, she had eaten too much yesterday and had no appetite for breakfast today.
"Okay, then you continue to rest first."
Aozaki Reiji gently placed Soi Fon into the hot spring, then let her lie on the bank, covering her body with a towel to prevent exposure.
Then, he scanned the surroundings again, seeing the scattered, broken clothes on the ground, and couldn't help but shake his head.
These clothes could no longer be worn.
......
"Tap-tap-tap!"
Not long after, a light patter of footsteps was heard.
"Quite fast."
Aozaki Reiji looked at the newcomer with a smile.
"Of course, my Flash Goddess Yoruichi is not just a name," Yoruichi replied with a smile.
She grumbled a few words, then shook the bag in her hand and said:
"I've brought Little Bee's clothes, and a loving breakfast! It has milk, and her favorite honey added."
This training ground was specifically for training, so many spare clothes for girls were also prepared.
But Soi Fon was not a regular here, so her clothes needed to be brought from home or her Squad.
"I don't want milk, I really can't drink any more..."
Hearing Soi Fon's drowsy murmur, Yoruichi couldn't help but laugh.
"It seems Little Bee got tired of milk yesterday; she'll probably have to give up milk for a long time."
Saying this, Yoruichi gently pinched Soi Fon's cute little face, a look of regret on her face.
"How can you say it's a waste? Yoruichi, have you had breakfast? Do you want to eat together?"
Aozaki Reiji enthusiastically took Yoruichi's hand, led her to a small wooden table, and asked with concern.
"Oh, as expected of Reiji, he's really a bad guy!"
"Seeing that he couldn't connect with Little Bee, he immediately turned around to seduce me."
"It's truly terrifying."
Yoruichi exaggeratedly patted her chest, feigning an overly startled expression.
"Yoruichi..."
Looking at Yoruichi, who occasionally got dramatic, Aozaki Reiji smiled indulgently.
"Even the perfect Yoruichi needs to find some sense of presence from time to time."
"Otherwise, Captain Reiji, who likes the new and dislikes the old, might abandon Yoruichi."
Yoruichi said with a grin as she opened the bag in her hand, took out milk, and fed it to Aozaki Reiji's mouth.
"When did I like the new and dislike the old? Isn't that slander?"
Aozaki Reiji looked at her unhappily and said.
"You know, I won't forget anyone."
Aozaki Reiji mumbled as he drank the milk.
"Then it's a deal. No matter what, none of us can forget each other; we'll stay together until we're old."
Yoruichi looked at Aozaki Reiji with sparkling eyes, her words carrying a hint of anticipation.
"Yoruichi..."
Aozaki Reiji slowly swallowed the milk, his eyes lowered.
"Actually, I'm the one who can't leave you, so this is my promise."
"I won't forget you, and I won't become your memory."
Aozaki Reiji gently smiled, reached out, and stroked Yoruichi's head, saying softly:
"We will always be like this, even as time flows and years change, we will shine and intertwine like the stars and moon, until eternity."
"That... is enough," Yoruichi smiled contentedly, "And I will make the same promise."