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Four months later.
A cool breeze gently washed over him like a ravings stream; this was Aozaki Reiji's initial sensation upon regaining consciousness.
From the distant horizon came the joyful chirping of small white-faced animals, their clear and melodious sounds like music from heaven.
At the same time, it was mixed with a girl's delightful laughter, like a silver bell.
Aozaki Reiji used all his strength to painstakingly lift his eyelids, which felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and slightly opened a slit, allowing a blurry but bright light to enter his vision.
"Hmm... my Reiatsu has increased again?"
This wonderful feeling of complete comfort intoxicated him beyond measure...
Due to being in a deep sleep for a long time, Aozaki Reiji's consciousness became somewhat hazy.
The Hōgyoku had already awakened, and its enhancement of Aozaki Reiji's existence was continuously progressing.
After a long while, Aozaki Reiji finally forced himself to open his eyes slowly.
But that wonderfully exquisite feeling still lingered in his heart, leaving him immersed and unable to extricate himself.
"Just accelerating growth makes one so comfortable; I can't imagine what it will be like when the true evolution is completed!"
Aozaki Reiji stretched lazily while muttering to himself.
In his fused state, under the influence of the Hōgyoku's power, the growth rate of his Reiatsu could be described as terrifying.
Originally, it was estimated that it would take decades to break through to First Class Reiatsu, but now it seems this time will be greatly shortened.
Aozaki Reiji lay quietly on the soft bed, completely naked, with only a clean white sheet casually draped over him.
Many parts were exposed without reservation, a scene that caused the women who were voluntarily guarding him to involuntarily swallow their saliva.
Aozaki Reiji clearly felt the powerful Reiatsu rising steadily within him and was delighted by it.
He was just one step away from First Class Reiatsu!
But even so, even without releasing his Zanpakuto, he had enough confidence to contend with a strong individual of ordinary First Class Reiatsu level!
"Is Lord Reiji awake? Seeing how happy you are, did you have a wonderful dream?"
Suddenly, a soft and gentle female voice reached his ears.
Aozaki Reiji, with a joyful smile on his face, slowly turned his head to look.
As far as his gaze reached, he saw a distinct, mysterious bone mask directly in front of him. Beneath the mask, golden medium-length hair was neatly styled into three braids, and her emerald-like, dazzling eyes revealed deep concern.
"How could one not be in a pleasant mood upon waking to see such a beautiful and moving face?"
Aozaki Reiji gazed at Harribel, who appeared slightly tired and had clearly been waiting for a long time, and his lips curved into a gentle smile as he softly chuckled.
Harribel seemed a little uncomfortable.
She slightly turned her head away, avoiding Aozaki Reiji's gaze, while involuntarily reaching up to touch the mask on her face, revealing a trace of melancholy and sadness.
Aozaki Reiji shifted his gaze behind her.
He saw Sung-Sun, Apacci, and Mila Rose tiptoeing out of the room, then stealthily peeking their heads back in from the edge of the doorframe.
Harribel was silent for a moment, then made an effort to compose herself and softly asked:
"Lord Reiji, you've been asleep for so long this time. Is your body truly alright?"
Worry was evident in her eyes.
Prolonged sleep, in the dangerous Hueco Mundo, was not a good thing.
Aozaki Reiji smiled and replied:
"I feel much better after seeing you, Harribel."
However, before he could finish speaking, Harribel quickly lowered her head—
"Lord Reiji, you're finally awake!"
Almost at the same instant, half of a rather handsome face suddenly appeared from the side, and a snow-white hand gently rested on Aozaki Reiji's forehead, saying calmly:
"Body temperature is gradually returning to normal; it seems there's indeed no serious problem. Not only that, but Reiatsu is continuously rising, and the Spirit Body is also..."
Aozaki Reiji and Harribel looked at Ulquiorra, who was earnestly reporting data, with helpless expressions.
"Uh... Ulquiorra?"
Finally, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but speak, interrupting Ulquiorra's endless report.
Ulquiorra paused slightly, then quickly regained his composure, calmly bringing his face closer to Aozaki Reiji and asking placidly:
"What's wrong, Lord Reiji? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Facing his unperturbed face, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.
Did this handsome man, who constantly addressed him as "Lord," truly care about his condition?
Perhaps he was merely checking his body from a purely rational perspective.
Ulquiorra continued:
"If you feel any discomfort, you can tell me."
"I'll call Lori and Menoly over. I've only just started using the equipment here, so I might not be proficient enough..."
Aozaki Reiji said directly:
"Could you please leave first? I want to be alone with Harribel!"
"...But Lord Reiji said this was a necessary procedure. Did I disturb you?"
Ulquiorra's normally emotionless, statue-like face actually showed a rare hint of human-like expression.
He slightly furrowed his brow, his eyes showing some confusion and incomprehension, as if he was questioning whether he had caused trouble for others.
After thinking for a long time, he sighed.
He genuinely seemed unable to understand why acting according to Aozaki Reiji's instructions was considered an interference.
Aozaki Reiji and Harribel couldn't help but feel speechless at the sight.
This boy really doesn't notice changes in the surrounding atmosphere at all!
Despite his inner confusion, Ulquiorra still chose to obey Aozaki Reiji's command.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly heard two sharp shouts from behind:
"You new guy, don't get in the way here!"
Apacci and Mila Rose, at Sung-Sun's signal, quickly came up behind Ulquiorra.
Without ceremony, one grabbed each of Ulquiorra's horns, and they dragged the expressionless, unresisting man out of the room face-up.
Throughout the entire process, Ulquiorra remained silent.
He neither protested nor pleaded, nor did he struggle, nor did he use force to resist them.
This powerful Vasto Lorde Arrancar simply allowed two Adjuchas Arrancar to manipulate him.
He was like a large human sculpture, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Aozaki Reiji looked at this serious yet occasionally adorable fellow and kept shaking his head.
However, because of this guy's disruption, the ambiguous atmosphere that was originally in the room instantly vanished!
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