Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Could it be that my potential is really inferior to his?

Aizen couldn't help but sigh.

It turns out, the person who truly doesn't deserve to feel loneliness is myself...

Maya Aozaki.

The name seemed to be deeply imprinted in his heart, and he could never shake it off.

After his most prized Hogyoku power failed, he finally chose to admit defeat.

In the past, he would have preferred to die rather than live a life of humiliation as a "comrade".

However, he has now lost that courage.

There's really nothing to miss when you're all alone.

But he only realized a few days ago that he was not alone in the world.

I can't believe I'm even greedy? I can't believe I'm even afraid of death?

Aizen grew angrier the more he thought about it, so he simply lay down on his large bed and closed his eyes.

For the first time in his life, he voluntarily gave up thinking.

…………

One week later, late at night, in Hueco Mundo, in the bedroom of Aozaki Mayuki, the self-proclaimed King of Hueco Mundo.

"Hmm? You want to increase your strength?"

Hearing Harribel's words, Aozaki Mazuki was somewhat surprised.

Heribel nodded, her pretty face slightly flushed.

She also knew what the Hueco Mundo King's Hueco Mundo meant.

"The Void Night Palace has just changed hands, and it is a time when everything needs to be rebuilt."

"You have entrusted me with a great responsibility, making me the Queen of Hueco Mundo, but with my current strength, I am afraid I am not up to the task."

"And yesterday... I heard from Sun Sun and the others that Lady Zhenyue has a way to help us improve our strength."

“I have indeed sensed an increase in their spiritual pressure these past few days…”

"In order to better fulfill the mission entrusted to me by Lord Shingetsu, I humbly request that you help me improve my strength."

Upon hearing this, Aozaki Mayuki nodded.

The method Sun Sun and the others mentioned for increasing their strength was naturally the cauldron power generated by his interaction with the Hōgyoku.

All the women of Soul Society have personally experienced this power; it is mysterious and formidable.

It can unlock potential and greatly enhance strength.

He saved Harribel once again before Aozaki Mayuki attacked Hueco Mundo.

Since their first long separation, Aozaki Mayuki has visited Hueco Mundo multiple times.

But each time it was just a short stay, a simple opportunity to connect with everyone, and no long stay was ever made.

Strictly speaking, however, they have known each other for quite some time.

Over the years, Sun Sun and the others have come to see Aozaki Mazuki's true character.

Aozaki Mayuki and they are birds of a feather.

Therefore, this time they insisted on coming to repay his life-saving grace.

Hueco Mundo is currently in a state of disrepair and needs to be rebuilt.

As the ruler of Hueco Mundo, Aozaki Mayuki naturally had to devote himself wholeheartedly to governing the region.

He initially tried to decline the crowd's enthusiastic gestures.

Ultimately, however, he couldn't resist the women's persistent pleading and, overwhelmed by their annoyance, had no choice but to accept their advances.

He couldn't help but yawn; he really hadn't slept a wink for the past few days.

Of course, given his physical condition, there is no problem with insufficient energy.

This is simply because he has been an ordinary person for too long and has become accustomed to it.

Aozaki Mayuki slowly began to speak:

"That is actually a special ability I possess, but it might be a bit presumptuous to use it."

There was a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Your special ability?" Harribel looked up at him blankly. "Will it cause you any trouble?"

She initially thought it was some kind of technology, but it turned out to be Aozaki Mazuki's own ability.

"No, rather I really enjoy doing this kind of thing."

Aozaki Mayuki said seriously,

"But I want to confirm one last time, are you really ready to do this? Once you start, there's no going back."

Heribel took a deep breath and nodded firmly.

…………

"Do you think Lady Harribel will succeed?" Apache asked, lying on the bed.

"It should be successful... After all, Lady True Moon likes Lady Harribel the most."

Mila Rhodes crossed her long, shapely legs and crossed her arms, highlighting her healthy complexion.

"I'm not worried about Lady Mayuki. When I went to see Lady Mayuki, she hesitated for less than half a second... I'm afraid that Lady Harribel will back down at the last minute!"

Apache pursed his lips.

"You know Lady Harribel's personality; she likes to keep everything to herself and doesn't like to speak out."

Mila Rhodes was stunned by these words; she had forgotten about that.

"How about we go and cheer on Lady Harribel?" Mira Rhodes asked.

"Cheer me on? I think you're just craving something sweet." Apache rolled his eyes in annoyance.

As the two chatted, the door was pushed open, and Sun Sun walked in, panting.

"How is it? How is it? Did Lady Harribel succeed?"

Mila Rhodes asked excitedly.

"Of course, with me in charge, there's no way we'll fail."

Sun Sun patted his not-so-obvious chest and said.

"Really?" Apache asked suspiciously.

Judging from Sun Sun's expression, it doesn't seem like Lady Harribel has succeeded, but rather that she has.

“I’m not lying to you, I waited at the door for an hour before leaving when I heard the noise,” Sun Sun said.

Mila Rhodes and Apache looked at her with disdain.

No wonder your face was so red; you were entertaining yourself before you left...

That's outrageous! They didn't even invite them!

Those are Lady Shingetsu and Lady Halibel.

It's unbelievable how happy they must be with their two favorite people together!

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I want everything.

Chapter 259 You've Come to the Wrong Place

For a considerable period afterward, Aozaki Mayuki lived a life as uneventful and undisturbed as ever.

Every day, he's either in Hueco Mundo performing Arrancar rituals for the Hollows or indulging in romantic escapades with the female Arrancars.

Life is monotonous and unchanging, which can be described as extremely boring and dull.

In fact, he didn't have much to worry about.

With Aizen, Tosen Kaname, and a host of Arrancar in charge of Hueco Mundo, Aozaki Mayuki didn't need to put in much effort at all, and the entire Hueco Mundo was a peaceful and tranquil place.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Arrancar and Aizen, the reconstruction of Las Noches is progressing rapidly and is nearing completion.

Aozaki Mayuki frequently appears at renovation sites, pointing out and commenting on various projects.

Occasionally, when the mood strikes, he might even personally take charge and participate in some of the design work.

For example, in order to highlight his unparalleled achievement of unifying the Hueco Mundo,

He once ordered Aizen to cast two giant statues on either side of the Hueco Mundo gate, each holding a long sword and standing towards the sky, to highlight his towering stature.

After listening to Aozaki Mayuki's guidance, Aizen couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Without the slightest hesitation, he directly rejected Aozaki Mayuki's suggestion.

This man was quite handsome, and when he was dressed, he looked even more dashing and debonair.

It can be seen that he, like a normal person, has a common pursuit of beauty.

Logically speaking, such a person's understanding of architectural beauty should not be so strange!

However, considering his unreliable personality, it seems reasonable that he would say such a thing.

Of course, building a statue is out of the question, even if it means his death; he can't bear the shame!

Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Aozaki Mayuki has also occupied Hueco Mundo for a full year.

During this time, I had nothing better to do than idle around.

Aizen and Aozaki Mayuki continued to conduct Arrancar experiments in Las Noches, expanding the influence of Las Noches.

Logically speaking, without the Hogyoku, Aizen should no longer have the ability to become an Arrancar.

However, after a year of self-research, he discovered that when the Hogyoku shattered, his body seemed to have gained some of the Hogyoku's abilities.