Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 86: Adhesive Mask

Chapter 86: Adhesive Mask
Work is always boring.

Especially some content that tends to be transactional.

Generally speaking, in order to make the work go smoothly...

Regulate the relationship between people so that the flow between them is smoother and more fluid.

This is the focus of the work.

Therefore.

Even if it's just a fake smile and fake friendliness.

As long as everything has meaning, it has value in continuing.

It's ok.

All adaptations are just changes for the better.

"Thank you for your help. Please take care of me next time."

It's ok.

Because I am on the right and clear path.

"This mistake is our responsibility, but please don't blame others. As the vice-captain, I am willing to take the responsibility this time..."

The job is to glue the mask together.

"Okay, no problem. We'll pay attention next time."

Need to disguise yourself in order to not stand out.

"It's just a small matter. It's not a problem at all for our Fifth Division."

Just repeating what you have done.

"This is indeed a rare experience. I have learned a lot. So...see you later."

My name is Sosuke Aizen.

"I sincerely look forward to our next cooperation with you."

Adapting and getting used to it.

but……

There will be times when you feel tired.

Sitting back on the bench in the office and looking at the empty room, Aizen Sosuke's expression did not change at all.

A short feeling of tiredness is inevitable after work.

Sometimes I want to take a break or something - at these times, I just need to relax properly.

Write a copybook.

A neat frame with strokes circled inside.

No matter how much I practice or write, my words still cannot overflow from this square space.

Because exceeding is imperfection, and excess is too indulgent.

The strength of just a taste and the arc that follows the rules are the essence of it.

It’s like reviewing the past over and over again.

It was like lifting up the sticky substance stuck with adhesive and filling the gaps between the mask.

The consolidation process is always painful.

But as long as the purpose is still perfect and worth looking forward to, then all these are small steps worth paying for.

only……

My mood today seems to be a little unsettled no matter what I do.

Aizen stopped writing, and his face no longer had the gentle look of the past.

Hesitating and thinking, Aizen put down the brush in his hand.

If you are not in the right mood, then naturally what you write will not be what you want it to be.

Let's put these things aside for now.

The mask that covered his face, which seemed to be connected to his skin, was temporarily removed.

Turning his head to look out the window, Aizen's expression showed no sadness or joy, making it impossible to know what he was thinking.

But it didn't take long.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps outside.

dong dong dong...

He pushed his glasses flat, turned the rocking chair, smoothed his clothes, and raised the corners of his mouth to the perfect arc that was achieved after thousands of trials and tribulations.

"Please come in."

"Vice Captain Aizen, there's a letter for you!"

"Thank you very much. Sorry for making the extra trip."

"You're too polite! I've received so much care from you on a daily basis, this is just a small matter. Well, I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave first!"

"Well, please go slowly."

The door closed, Aizen picked up the letter on the table and held it in his hands.

There was still no obvious change in expression on his face. After all, it was just an ordinary letter and had no special meaning to Aizen.

Goodwill given out just to be perfunctory.

I am often misunderstood and mistakenly think that I am the special one.

The poor people who are seeking warmth and craving for emotional fulfillment...will always contact me in a more private way at times like this.

Letters are a form of expression.

Because it is private enough and also hidden enough.

In this "space" of being alone together, many people will release their emotions unscrupulously.

Reveal everything about yourself.

In terms of sincerity alone, it is indeed convincing - but, it's a pity.

To Aizen these things are meaningless.

No matter how passionate the feelings are, in the end it is just the warmth emitted by the meat.

Slightly.

It makes me feel a little sick...

He was somewhat disgusted with these things, so much so that Aizen's brows unconsciously frowned.

However, this action was quickly stopped.

Because he saw where the letter was signed.

There is Ma Jingye.

…It’s amazing.

Just seeing this name will brighten up my slightly gloomy mood.

Even this familiar and disgusting mask seemed less disturbing at this moment.

The man that he had nurtured with his own hands.

Now that he has grown to this level - just thinking of the other person's appearance, Aizen feels a subtle sense of relaxation.

Subconsciously speeding up his movements by three points, Aizen opened the envelope and slowly spread it out in front of him.

"From Aizen Sosuke himself."

"Long time no see, teacher! I've been so busy lately... I haven't contacted you for nearly four months, right?"

"Sorry~ I clearly said before that we should contact each other by letter at least once every three months."

"But I'm really sorry, the training here is really harsh. I'm exhausted just by doing the training every day..."

"There were several times when I was even carried down sideways by Senior Chongya."

"I heard that he was beaten to the point of nearly dying several times?"

"Ahahaha, but I can't remember most of it. I just seem to see that thing called Sanzu River often."

"Ah~ It turns out that something like Yuanliu is not something that humans can touch."

"I don't know what's wrong with the old man, but he has been urging me to get up before dawn recently." "He also taught me to wipe my body with a dry cloth every day, saying that it can enhance my body's resistance."

"My skin is about to fall off..."

"And this thing..."

"You must be lying, right? I feel like I'm catching colds more often."

'But no matter what, I still gained something.'

"My skills in fighting are improving day by day!"

"I think we will have a chance to show our achievements in this area soon."

'After all, according to the plan, I only have two months left for internship.'

"To be honest, I miss you and Tosen a lot. By the way, has that guy started working in the 9th Division?"

"I think it's a bit hasty, but... well! Tosen must have his own plans."

"I just don't know when we'll get together next time. Sometimes I want to have a drink with you...teacher."

'Of course, I'll just have to deal with it with non-alcoholic drinks.'

"Because this is a rare opportunity, the wording this time is not very rigorous... I'm really sorry, but I really don't have the extra brains to think about these things recently."

'I'm not sure what I'm saying now.'

'I'm too lazy to organize the contents, so I'll leave it as it is for now.'

'Teacher! I look forward to seeing you next time! '

'Arima Shizuya, above.'

His eyes swept down and lingered at the end for a moment.

Although there was no obvious change in Aizen's expression, the corners of his mouth, which had always maintained a certain arc, deformed slightly uncontrollably at this moment.

Happiness is an emotion that is difficult to suppress.

Compared to negative emotions such as sadness and grief, the human body's ability to suppress them is limited - after all, this is a positive guidance and something that can make people happy physically and mentally.

just like……

Yes.

Like the sun.

A like-minded and trustworthy partner.

At the same time, he trusts his godson unconditionally.

It’s like witnessing a towering tree growing vigorously... and the person who planted it was you.

He is an extension of his own will and a successor who is fully capable of understanding his own thoughts.

Just thinking of this, Aizen's expression became completely happy.

If it was used to communicate with each other in the past, its final destination would only be the high temperature roasting of the spirit particle.

After all, some things are inconvenient to reveal and are important "information" that needs to be eliminated.

But this one is completely different.

It seems that this is what the person involved, Shizuya Arima, said.

It is just a one-sided complaint from the other party, a simple act of pouring out one's heart.

It is representative behavior of immaturity.

But that's why.

It has some collection value.

After folding it again and putting it away, Aizen was about to write a new reply letter.

There was another sound of footsteps outside... Not long after, a thieving head popped in from outside.

Aizen sighed imperceptibly.

"Captain Hirako, do you have any instructions?"

"Ah~ You are here after all."

Hirako Mako walked in with a smile, looked around at the scenery, and said in a nonchalant tone.

"I just ran into the messenger Rokuro in the corridor."

"..."

"That guy is so reckless. He's always running around and shouting."

"..."

"So even though it wasn't intentional, I still heard some interesting things."

"..."

"Did Arima Shizuya send you a letter again?"

Aizen half raised his head, folded his arms across his chest, and still had a smile on his face.

"Yes, do you have any instructions?"

Mako Hirako shrugged and made a rather relaxed gesture.

"It's not that serious. I'm just letting you know. If you want to reply, please add a few more words."

"Please give me your instructions, Captain Hirako."

"Let him work harder under the captain. Not everyone has this opportunity... at least my group didn't have it at the beginning."

"I see. I will definitely tell you the truth."

The two exchanged information with each other in a calm tone, without any unnecessary emotion.

"There's one more thing."

Mako Hirako ruffled her hair at the temples and looked at Aizen calmly at this moment.

"Captain Pingzi, please go ahead."

"Does your recent work make you feel too tired?"

"No, it's just a small matter for me."

"How is that possible~ Others say that Vice Captain Aizen is so tired that he is sweating profusely. I'm sorry, I think I have assigned too much work to you. I will distribute most of it to other officers later."

"You don't need this..."

"This is the captain's order, you just have to accept it."

Mako Hirako half turned around and waved at Aizen without any doubt.

"That's all, see you later~"

Only Aizen's office was left.

The atmosphere at this moment was indescribably solemn.

Is it empty?

If this is the approach, it would be a good targeted approach.

Aizen half-raised his right hand and gently rubbed his chin, revealing a thoughtful expression.

Although the timing may not be quite right yet.

But after all, this is reality, not everything can move forward in the ideal direction.

Occasional deflection is understandable.