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"Yomotsuki Hoshino, I can tell you clearly that Kenpachi Kiganjo is indeed dead; I personally ended his life."
Aozaki Reiji said with a firm tone, his eyes revealing a hint of determination and decisiveness.
"If you have any doubts about this, you can go to the Fourth Division to check the autopsy report."
"The person responsible for the autopsy at that time was Yamada Seinosuke, the former Vice-Captain of the Fourth Division, who now serves as the General Representative of the Central Medical Institute."
"He is favored by many nobles for his outstanding talent, so he should not have made any oversights."
Aozaki Reiji admired Yomotsuki Hoshino as a practical person, but it was impossible for him to tell the truth just like that.
Seeing this, Yomotsuki Hoshino couldn't help but frown and press on:
"Then, when Kenpachi Kiganjo died, did anything special happen?"
"Anything special?"
Aozaki Reiji also frowned in thought, as if trying to recall every detail of that fierce battle from the depths of his mind.
After a moment, he first sighed softly, then slowly shook his head and said:
"I didn't notice anything unusual; the circumstances of his death were no different from anyone else's."
"This is strange. Could it be that we made a mistake? But where did Kenpachi Kiganjo's Souls go?"
Yomotsuki Hoshino looked at Aozaki Reiji's seemingly genuine expression and couldn't help but murmur, then sighed after a long silence, "Since that's the case, I'm sorry, Captain Reiji, you've been a great help this time. I still need to report back to my family, so I'll take my leave now."
"Nonsense, Yomotsuki Hoshino. We are all working for the Soul Society; we should naturally help each other out."
Aozaki Reiji waved his hand gently and said with a smile, "Ichimaru, please see our guests out."
"Yes, Captain Reiji."
Ichimaru Gin respectfully answered, then gestured towards the door.
After everyone had left, Aozaki Reiji turned and sat back at his desk, silent for a moment, then called out: "Officer Kuna Mashiro."
His voice was not loud, but Kuna Mashiro could hear it clearly.
Hearing the call, Kuna Mashiro quickly entered the office, closed the door, and stood before Aozaki Reiji, head bowed in silence.
Aozaki Reiji did not immediately tell her to speak; instead, he remained seated with his back to her, seemingly deep in thought. After a while, he slowly said:
"What's wrong? Does Officer Kuna Mashiro not like me anymore? After some time apart, you're so cold to me..."
His tone carried a hint of teasing and playfulness.
"Indeed, human hearts are fickle. It hasn't been long, yet it's truly disheartening!" His voice was filled with emotion and disappointment, as if he had experienced an emotional upheaval.
"It seems I'll have to be more careful with cute girls like Kuna Mashiro in the future. You really can't judge a book by its cover!"
Kuna Mashiro was so angry that she jumped up directly, then plopped down onto Aozaki Reiji's lap, her usually cute little face instantly puffing up with indignation.
"Ugh~ Reiji is so mean! He's been gone for so long, and now he's blaming me. It's too despicable!"
Her big eyes widened, staring at Aozaki Reiji with a look full of resentment, her small mouth continuously pouting as she began to grumble to Aozaki Reiji.
Aozaki Reiji's prolonged absence had prevented them from training Hakuda together, which had really frustrated Kuna Mashiro.
"Alright, alright, it's my fault. Haven't I returned? I promise I won't be gone for so long again."
Looking at the fuming Kuna Mashiro before him, Aozaki Reiji smiled helplessly, then reached out and gently rubbed her small nose, his eyes filled with endless doting.
However, just as he was enjoying the warmth between lovers, A pair of gentle, doll-like small hands skillfully pulled open his clothes.
.....
Seven days later, deep in the night, a bright moon hung high, its silvery light streaming through the window and casting patches of silver light on the floor.
In the Twelfth Division's laboratory, Kurotsuchi Mayuri was engrossed in his research on the anatomical structure of Shinigami.
Wearing gloves and holding a magnifying glass, he meticulously observed a specimen placed on the experimental table.
Suddenly, the heavy black and white makeup on his face distorted slightly, as if he sensed a Reiatsu approaching from outside the door.
However, when he realized the newcomer was Aozaki Reiji, he made no move to stop him.
Only a hint of curiosity arose in his heart: what could this troublesome fellow want coming here so late?
"Actually, I've wanted to come find you for a while, but I just woke up, so I'm only coming now!"
Accompanied by a crisp sound of the door opening and a teasing voice, the door slowly pushed open.
A very familiar figure appeared before Kurotsuchi Mayuri, wearing his characteristic white haori and black Shinigami robes, walking lightly into the room, not even bothering to knock.
It was as if this was his own backyard, so casual and at ease!
A faint smile played on his lips as he continued:
"Don't be so nervous; I'm not going to eat you."
"What do you want? If you're looking for finished artificial Shinigami, I can only say you've come too early."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri frowned.
"In such a short time, it's impossible to have any results."
"I'm not here about that. I need your help."
Aozaki Reiji said with a light chuckle, naturally sitting down opposite Kurotsuchi Mayuri.
"What help?"
"My senior brother, Jūshirō Ukitake, you know him, right?"
"Yes, I know him. I met him before I was imprisoned."
"Do you know about his physical problems?"
"I know. So what does that have to do with you?" Kurotsuchi Mayuri asked impatiently.
"Can you cure him?" Aozaki Reiji asked.
Upon hearing this, Kurotsuchi Mayuri's frown deepened.
This man wasn't a compassionate person; why was he suddenly being so kind?
"I can help you, but I don't know if I can cure him. I'll only know after an examination."
"Then I'll leave it to you." Aozaki Reiji nodded with satisfaction.
Despite saying all that, he actually had great faith in Kurotsuchi Mayuri's abilities.
Jūshirō Ukitake was originally sickly, and later lost his lungs, relying on special power to sustain his body. He should be able to cure him.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri's talent was evident, but his various researches were just beginning and required time.
And Aozaki Reiji's true goal was actually the "One-Eyed Great God" Mimihagi within Jūshirō Ukitake!
Jūshirō Ukitake was sickly as a child, and when he was critically ill in his youth, his parents sent him to the shrine of the One-Eyed Great God.
The "One-Eyed Great God" Mimihagi took his lungs in exchange for possessing Jūshirō Ukitake, allowing him to live until now.
Aozaki Reiji knew that the true identity of the One-Eyed Great God was actually the Soul King's Right Arm!
In Hueco Mundo, the Hōgyoku absorbed the Soul King's kidney and awakened prematurely.
Now, Aozaki Reiji wanted to try having the Hōgyoku absorb the Soul King's Right Arm to see what effect it would have!
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