"There's also the complete regeneration I haven't tried yet…"
Aozaki Reiji murmured softly, a hint of contemplation in his voice.
He had originally thought of having Shinra Bansho unleash Zanka no Tachi on him to test his defensive and regenerative capabilities.
However, when he sensed Shinra Bansho's reluctance, he could only shake his head helplessly and abandon the idea.
Clearly, Shinra Bansho was unwilling to harm her lover, who always acted so recklessly.
"Alright, then so be it."
Aozaki Reiji ultimately gave up on this rather unreliable idea.
Complete regeneration was also an ability he gained after his evolution.
This ability could be said to be a super-enhanced version of ultra-speed regeneration.
No matter what kind of injury he suffered, the wound could heal rapidly.
Even if his body was cut in half, or even dissolved and pulverized, he could achieve complete regeneration.
The current Aozaki Reiji had truly gained an immortal body.
However, for Aozaki Reiji, the actual improvement brought by this ability was minimal.
Because as early as when he fused with the Soul King's right arm, he had already mastered the power of "stasis."
To forever remain in a certain state could also be seen as eternity.
As long as he entered the eternal state, he would become an indestructible existence.
However, compared to that, complete regeneration was not without its advantages.
The eternal state was an active skill, maintaining Aozaki Reiji in a certain unchanging state.
But he was still growing, so of course he wouldn't always maintain this state.
Complete regeneration, as a passive skill, did not have this drawback.
It could both save his life and not affect his growth.
Light-form movement, Fragor, Ultimate Fragor, and complete regeneration.
These four abilities were all the powers Aozaki Reiji gained after his evolution.
They covered movement, attack, and self-preservation, making their effects very comprehensive.
Furthermore, even the previously acquired Single Shield, Million Shield, and Super Pressure Barrier, as well as the future sight brought by the Soul King's right arm, became even stronger due to this evolution.
"My evolution is clearly different from Aizen's; I shouldn't use his fusion state to judge my current stage anymore."
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but think.
He scratched his head, trying to clear his thoughts.
However, just then, an unparalleled wave of Reiatsu suddenly burst forth, interrupting his thoughts.
As the Reiatsu erupted, the ground instantly collapsed with a wail, instantly covered in cracks.
Aozaki Reiji: "…"
Just a wave of her hand is this outrageous?
It seems Michibane Aura's mass-produced Hōgyoku experiments need to be sped up!
Otherwise, how could he happily play with his lovers?!
......
In the shadows of Seireitei, a magnificent castle stood tall.
This castle was the main city of Wandenreich—Silbern.
Inside the castle, the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.
"Your Majesty, you're awake?"
Before the King's throne, Haschwalth looked up with a puzzled expression.
He watched as His Majesty slowly opened his eyes, a hint of worry rising in his heart.
According to the plan, they were still in the ninety-year consciousness recovery phase, and Yhwach had never opened his eyes before this.
Haschwalth had always communicated his orders through conscious connection with the emperor.
However, there were still more than ten years until the stage of reclaiming the Omnipotent and Omniscient power.
Why had His Majesty awakened early?
Haschwalth's eyes were full of bewilderment.
The one slowly rising was Yhwach, the Quincy King.
"Pernida has returned to me."
Looking at Haschwalth before him, he said in a deep voice.
Haschwalth was stunned.
He truly hadn't expected such a result.
Originally, seeing Aozaki Reiji only restrict Pernida's movements, he had thought that the Shinigami knew Pernida's identity and wouldn't kill the noble Soul King's left arm.
Now it seemed he had miscalculated back then.
But why?
Why, if they could have killed him then, did they wait until now?
Yhwach walked up to Haschwalth.
"Changing the reishi formation for entering and exiting the Shadow Realm is, after all, only a temporary measure, not a long-term solution."
"That Shinigami named Aozaki Reiji is indeed a threat; prepare to move the empire's location."
As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curved slightly upward.
"But before I leave, I'll prepare a grand gift for an old friend!"
......
A month later, Aozaki Reiji finally returned to the Eleventh Division Barracks.
Inside the Captain's Office.
Kurotsuchi Nemu pulled a file from the archives and handed it to Aozaki Reiji:
"Speaking of which, Reiji-sama, during your absence, two new recruits joined our Squad."
Aozaki Reiji took the file, flipping through it as he asked in confusion:
"New recruits? How come I don't know about new recruits joining the Squad?"
Could it be that those two treacherous rebels, Ichimaru Gin and Hitsugaya Tōshirō, have started to collude and seize power, trying to sideline me?
How dare they recruit people behind my back, their boss!
Hmph, how outrageous.
I must find a time to properly punish Rangiku and Momo.
However, Kurotsuchi Nemu saw through his thoughts and looked at Aozaki Reiji with a disdainful gaze, saying:
"It was Captain-Commander's order, unrelated to Vice-Captain Hitsugaya and Vice-Captain Ichimaru."
Under Kurotsuchi Nemu's gaze, Aozaki Reiji's heart involuntarily quickened.
But then, thinking he had missed the chance to punish Rangiku and Momo, he couldn't help but complain:
"Tch… damn it."
Kurotsuchi Nemu, with a look of disgust, handed him the file.
As Aozaki Reiji took the file and began to look through it, Kurotsuchi Nemu slowly began to speak:
"Your regular business client, Miss Kasumioji Rurichiyo, the head of the Kasumioji Family, has gone missing."
"This matter has recently caused an uproar throughout the entire Soul Society."
"The Gotei 13 has dispatched a large number of personnel to search for her whereabouts."
As she spoke, Kurotsuchi Nemu glanced at Kuna Mashiro, who was lying on a nearby sofa playing a game.
Whenever she was in charge of leading the search for Rurichiyo, she always showed an unusual level of enthusiasm.
The reason was simple: she knew that the girl had a very good relationship with Reiji.
However, Seireitei's extensive mobilization was not because of Aozaki Reiji.
The true reason was that the Kasumioji Family not only belonged to the upper nobility but was also the most prominent noble family below the Five Great Noble Houses, bar none.
They held the technology for forging weapons for the Royal Family in Soul Society.
Apart from Zanpakuto, all weapons forged in Seireitei were monopolized by them.
For example, the wakizashi Unohana once used, and the hidden weapons used by the Second Division for assassination, all came from their hands.
Therefore, the Kasumioji Family held an extremely important position in Seireitei.
As the head of the Kasumioji Family, Rurichiyo's importance was naturally self-evident.
So this incident drew great attention from Seireitei, and various methods were employed to find her traces.
She went missing so quickly?
Aozaki Reiji raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise on his face.
He remembered this event was supposed to happen a while later; he hadn't expected it to come so soon.
However, he didn't dwell on this unexpected turn of events, merely shaking his head slightly before continuing to look at the file in his hand.
"In any case, finding Princess Rurichiyo is currently the most important task for all Squads."
"For this, our Eleventh Division has also deployed many personnel, which has needlessly increased our workload."
"Actually, all Squads have had personnel transfers, and our Squad only received two people, whose abilities seem quite good so far."
Kurotsuchi Nemu stood beside Aozaki Reiji, looking at the indifferent Aozaki Reiji, and couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment.
She pouted, openly expressing her dissatisfaction.
"You've worked hard."
Aozaki Reiji noticed Kurotsuchi Nemu's change in mood and chuckled, shaking his head.
He put down the file, stood up, and skillfully stroked Kurotsuchi Nemu's long hair.