Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Therefore, the original timeline should be:

Rukia was born in the mid-19th century, and her older sister Hisana abandoned her.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Byakuya Kuchiki graduated from the Shinigami Academy and joined the 6th Division.

(He was in the same cohort as Shiba Kaien and Ichimaru Gin. Aizen was the lieutenant of the 5th Division at the time and wanted to recruit him, but he had to go back to inherit his family business, so he had no choice but to give up.)

In the middle of the 20th century, Rukia and Renji Abarai met.

Four years later, Hisana and Byakuya Kuchiki met and got married in Rukongai.

Five years later, Hishin passed away.

A year later, Byakuya found Rukia.

I've set the story before Rukia and Renji Abarai meet, so getting to know Rukia beforehand should be fine, right...?

Chapter 284 Rude

The next moment, Rukia looked at that familiar figure, and the weight that had been hanging over her heart finally lifted, and she relaxed completely.

"Brother Zhenyue..."

Rukia then rushed over without hesitation and hugged Aozaki Maki tightly.

"what happened?"

Aozaki Mayuki was somewhat puzzled by the girl's flustered appearance.

But he still instinctively reached out and caught the cute girl.

He skillfully stroked her soft hair, a gentle smile on his face, and asked softly:

"What's wrong? Are you hungry?"

"no……"

Rukia smelled the faint, unique fragrance emanating from Aozaki Mayuki, and her face turned as red as a ripe apple.

She quickly closed her eyes, trying to hide her shyness.

However, in this "older brother's" mind, he seems to have really become a foodie!

"Oh my, it seems Captain Mazuki is quite popular with the kids. That puts my mind at ease."

Just then, a strange voice rang out from the side, interrupting Rukia's thoughts.

Rukia turned her head to look curiously.

She had rushed out of the room with only thoughts of Aozaki Mayuki in mind, and hadn't paid attention to anything around her.

Only then did she notice that next to Aozaki Mayuki stood a man with a black and white face, looking at her with a terrifying smile.

"Glutinous rice... glutinous rice ball monster!"

Looking at Mayuri Kurotsuchi's strange makeup, Rukia blurted out instinctively.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi: "..."

Why are these kids so rude?!

"So who is this girl?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked at the "ill-mannered" Rukia and couldn't help but twitch her eye as she spoke.

"Watch your attitude, Deputy Director Kurotsuchi. Didn't you hear her call me 'brother'?"

Aozaki Mayuki, holding the frightened Rukia, raised an eyebrow and said.

"She is now a member of the Aozaki family, and insulting a superior noble is a serious crime."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Aozaki Mayuki to say that.

He remembered that the Aozaki family only consisted of Aozaki Mazuki, didn't it?

He did know that Aozaki Mayuki came from the mortal world. Could this child be one of his clansmen in the mortal world?

But Aozaki Maki has been a Shinigami for so many years, how could he possibly still remember things from the present world!

"Don't overthink it, he's just an ordinary kid brought back from Rukongai."

Aozaki Mayuki glared at him, looking impatient.

Look at Mayuri Kurotsuchi's expression.

It's no surprise that this genius is once again unable to control his wild thoughts.

Is this guy really that kind?

Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked at him suspiciously, clearly not quite believing his words.

"Hmph, that's none of my business. Anyway, I've brought the person to you."

"However, I haven't found the shadow world you mentioned yet, so I'll head back first."

After finishing speaking, Mayuri Kurotsuchi turned to leave.

"Lord Mayuri... are you leaving?"

Suddenly, a calm voice reached Rukia's ears.

She instinctively turned her head away.

There stood a little girl with a blank expression, her eyes fixed on the three of them without any emotion.

At that moment, Mayuri Kurotsuchi's gaze swept over his masterpiece, then he casually waved his hand and said:

"From now on, you will stay here, Otome."

"Yes, Lord Mayuri."

After hearing his words, Nie Yinmeng lowered her head slightly, indicating that she accepted the arrangement.

Kurotsuchi glanced at her with a cold look, then turned to Aozaki Mayuki and said casually:

"Captain Shingetsu, Sleep No. 7 is my latest achievement."

"The research is still ongoing, and I might still need her. I can't let her become obsolete too quickly."

Seeing Mayuri Kurotsuchi's indifferent expression, Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but laugh, finding everything happening before her eyes quite amusing.

He crossed his arms lazily across his chest, tilted his head, and smiled at Mayuri Kurotsuchi, saying:

"Oh, so you're concerned about your 'daughter,' Deputy Director Kurotsuchi?"

Upon hearing this, Mayuri Kurotsuchi's face flashed with displeasure and panic, but he quickly suppressed it.

He responded calmly:

"It's absurd. She's just my experiment. Giving her my surname doesn't mean she's my daughter."

"If you'd like, you can change her name anytime."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi sneered, his gaze filled with disdain, and said in a cold tone:

"I don't have time to waste here. If Captain Mazuki wants to chat, he should find someone else."

After saying that, he turned and left.

As Mayuri Kurotsuchi watched his departing figure, a slight smile played on his lips, revealing a hint of cunning.

He said softly:

"Is that so? Then I won't see you off. I'll take good care of Nemuro. Take care, Deputy Director Kurotsuchi."

Then he patted Nie Yinmeng's little head, his eyes full of anticipation.

Nemuro raised her head, looked at Aozaki Mayuki with a serious expression, and asked:

"Lady True Moon, is there anything I can do for you?"

Aozaki Mayuki smiled slightly and said:

"You don't need to do anything. Just stay by my side and be raised by me obediently, like Rukia."

As he spoke, he pulled Nie Yinmeng to his side and gently stroked her hair.

Rukia, who was in his arms, widened her eyes upon hearing this.

I just arrived yesterday and haven't had a chance to do anything yet!

How come I have competitors today?!

She couldn't help but feel somewhat frustrated, but at the same time, she became curious about what Aozaki Mayuki had done.

Yesterday it was me, and today a little girl has come.

I've heard that noble grandfathers often have some strange quirks...

The more Rukia thought about it, the redder her face became.

Growing up in a mixed bag like District 78, I've heard all sorts of vulgar language and knew all kinds of dirty deeds.

Aozaki Mayuki held Rukia in one arm and stroked Nemu's head with the other, dreaming about the future.

However, when he turned to look at the two little girls in front of him, he showed a helpless expression.

"But I don't think I really have any experience taking care of children..."

Aozaki Mayuki sighed, looking somewhat troubled.

When I was with Gin Ichimaru and Rangiku Matsumoto in Rukongai, it didn't count as taking care of a child; it was more like everyday interactions between friends.

Those two, apart from their appearance, didn't resemble children in any way.

Now, facing a real "child," he was at a loss for how to respond.

Aozaki Mayuki patted her head and said helplessly:

"Forget it, let's not think about it too much for now. We'll figure out how to solve the problem when it comes up."

"If you really can't handle it, then go find Cang Chun."

"He raised Byakuya, so he has more experience in raising children than I do."

Then, Aozaki Mayuki looked at the two little ones in front of her and asked: