"What are you rushing for? Young people need rest to grow."
Aozaki Reiji shook his head.
Yesterday, this woman had even more fun than him.
"Reiji, are you jealous?"
"It's just that the little bee likes me more; nothing can be done about that. Who told them to know me earlier?"
Yoruichi teased Aozaki Reiji as she looked at him.
"Young people are always easily confused. They will know how good this Captain is in the future."
Aozaki Reiji looked at Yoruichi, saying meaningfully.
His gaze was leisurely, as if he had seen Yoruichi's hidden essence.
"At least I know it."
Yoruichi hugged Aozaki Reiji, saying confidently.
"That's why I'm here."
Yoruichi, embracing Aozaki Reiji, closed her eyes and leaned against Aozaki Reiji's back, whispering.
"That's for sure. We made a promise."
Aozaki Reiji said, holding the hands reaching toward his chest.
Under the dazzling white light, on the barren rocky land, a man and a woman embraced tightly.
… … … …
As time passed, the Three Realms spent several more years.
South Rukongai, 78th District.
Although it covers a large area, it is a dilapidated and dangerous place.
The towns and villages here are home to tens of thousands of people, who live in hardship and precarious conditions.
For those living in this area, it is full of challenges.
Danger comes not only from the environment, but also from people.
However, in this dangerous corner of the world.
There was a young man dressed in gorgeous clothes, leisurely strolling through the streets.
As if he had no fear of the lurking vagrants around him.
"Still haven't found her. Could it be that today is another wasted effort?"
Aozaki Reiji sighed softly.
His gaze swept over the ragged people on the streets, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness in his heart.
When he came here, he specially put on a gorgeous kimono, embroidered with ancient patterns and adorned with jade pendants and gold threads.
Coupled with his refined and approachable face, he revealed a noble and elegant temperament.
This was the attire he had specially prepared for today.
If he had come wearing his Captain's haori, probably no one would dare to approach him easily.
But he came here neither to scare people nor to show off, but to find someone.
Wearing such nice clothes and wandering around in this dangerous place, the attraction is simply too great. Simply put, it's like fishing for law enforcement.
"You good-for-nothing thing, I let you eat!"
"Ever since I bought you, I haven't had a single good day!"
"I really don't know how I was so blind to buy you back then…"
"All you know is eating, and you eat more than I earn!"
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but frown, and he subconsciously looked over.
The scene that came into view made his expression freeze.
The central area of this District is relatively stable.
There are many shops here, all of which dare to open shops here because they have vagrants backing them.
Aozaki Reiji saw a tavern.
For vagrants who lick blood from the edge of a knife every day, wine is undoubtedly the best companion.
It can numb the pain and forget the worries.
Therefore, this store will naturally not lack customers, and it can be regarded as full of seats and prosperous business.
The owner of the tavern is a plump middle-aged woman, and it can be seen that she should have been somewhat attractive when she was young.
At this moment, she was standing at the door, cursing at a little girl curled up on the ground, holding a bamboo strip in her hand.
The little girl's body was covered with bruises and scars, obviously having just suffered a beating.
Perhaps because of jealousy, or perhaps because she recalled her former beautiful self.
Looking at the curled-up figure, the vicious words in her mouth rang out like a string of firecrackers.
The petite figure was wearing a worn-out yukata, and her short black hair was casually scattered on her head like an onion.
At a young age, she could vaguely see her exquisite and lovely face.
Listening to the landlady's exasperated voice, the little girl clenched her teeth and curled up together.
She couldn't help but think:
"One day I will leave here. I must leave here and never come back."
But now she still has to listen to the landlady's exasperated voice.
"Tell me, you worthless thing, I bought you back and raised you, what can you do to help me?"
"You can't help with anything. I'm going to sell you to the Northern District tomorrow."
The plump woman looked at the figure curled up in the corner with gritted teeth, and said with a dissatisfied expression.
"How much do you want to sell this girl for? I'll buy her."
A pleasant voice echoed in the store, falling into everyone's ears.
The plump woman and the vagrants in the tavern subconsciously looked back.
Some people couldn't help swallowing, staring at the noble man.
How much money can this outfit be sold for?
Ten lifetimes… no, a hundred lifetimes can't spend it all, right?
But no one dared to do anything.
This outfit is valuable, and ordinary Shinigami can't afford it.
Then it can only be a noble.
In Rukongai, it may not be a big deal if you kill a Shinigami.
Some vagrants also have Zanpakuto.
Where did it come from?
It was snatched from the Shinigami.
Take the knife and drill into the wilderness, who can find it?
But if you kill a noble, then the problem will be big.
Maybe a district will be gone, and it's useless to drill into the mountains and fields.
Who told them to be the rulers of Soul Society!
"Is it a god?"
Looking at the gentle smiling man, the little black-haired girl thought blankly.
"What's your name?"
Aozaki Reiji lowered his body, looked at the girl, and gently stroked her hair, asking.
"Rukia, my name is Rukia."
Natural beauty can be used to describe this black-haired loli.
The middle-aged woman treats her like this, probably out of jealousy.
"I…"
Little Rukia looked at Aozaki Reiji in a panic.
Perhaps because Aozaki Reiji's face looked like a good person, little Rukia had a good impression of him from the beginning.
She wanted to go with this man…
"It doesn't matter, I'm not short of money. I should be able to afford to raise a little one."
Aozaki Reiji rubbed little Rukia's head.
Aozaki Reiji is not short of money now. Which of those great nobles is not rushing to give him gifts?
Not to mention gifts, there are even people who give people away. It would be strange if he was short of money.
"Tell me, how much money? I'll buy her."
"That's right… Since the noble lord wants it, then I certainly can't…"
The plump woman smiled brightly.
Looking at the gorgeously dressed man, she secretly glanced at the poor little Rukia.
This man doesn't look like he's short of money.
She raised this girl, but this girl has a big appetite.
She must make a profit to get back the money, and the other party shouldn't care.
Wait… knife?
Does he have a knife on his waist!?
The plump woman was stunned and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Why didn't she see the knife on him just now?
In her cognition, only Shinigami and vagrants wear knives.
Nobles would naturally not become vagrants, so they can only be Shinigami.
Thinking of this, the plump woman's expression changed instantly, and she smiled flatteringly with fear:
"Where are you talking about, sir? If you want someone, how dare I charge you? She's yours."