Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

After a moment's thought, Shinjuku ultimately decided not to resist.

The two figures disappeared from the sight of the guards in an instant.

Nestled in her soft embrace, surrounded by a delicate fragrance, Aozaki Mayuki's arm rested against her softness, and he could even touch her hair with a slight tilt of his head.

"We've arrived."

They arrived at the Shihouin residence almost in the blink of an eye. Shihouin Yoruichi seemed to take a breath before setting down Mazuki and saying:

"This is the Shihouin family residence. What do you think? Not bad, right?"

As they walked through the gate of the Shihōin family home, a vast Japanese garden complex came into view.

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but recall her memories of the present world.

The family he was born into in the present world was not only a family of swordsmen, but also a minor noble family, though it was nothing compared to the extravagance of the Shihouin family.

Aozaki Mayuki lamented, "This is truly sinful. This is the hard work of the common people, and it has all been wasted by you nobles."

"What's even worse is that I don't have any of these things!"

Yoruichi Shihouin rolled her eyes and scoffed with an annoyance.

For a moment, she thought that Aozaki Mayuki hated nobles because she came from Rukongai.

It was only when she came to her senses that she realized what had happened.

Although Aozaki Mayuki is not a nobleman, his standard of living is not much different from that of some minor nobles, and he is definitely not someone who likes to live a hard life.

He often taught Yoruichi Shihouin: "You must learn to enjoy life."

When he's not cultivating, this guy indulges in all sorts of pleasures, from eating and drinking to having fun, and he's unwilling to let himself suffer even a little bit.

As Aozaki Mayuki shook his head and sighed at his magnificent mansion, he murmured, "The heavens are dead, the yellow heavens shall rise."

Yoruichi suddenly seemed to have thought of something, her eyebrows twitching:

"If you want to become a nobleman, enjoy wealth and luxury, and live a life of extravagance, I have a good way to do that."

"What method?" Aozaki Mayuki's eyes lit up immediately.

Chapter 32 Hot Spring

"If you marry into the Shihōin family, you'll become a high-ranking nobleman."

As he spoke, Yoruichi Shihouin blinked at Maki Aozaki, appearing quite excited.

"Our Shihouin family is not only a noble family, but one of the four great noble families. In Soul Society, we are one of the highest-ranking families besides the royal family. How about it? Are you tempted?"

After pondering for a moment, Aozaki Mayuki murmured, "Does that mean I can rise to the top in one step?"

"Of course, but you'll have to change your surname. Shihouin Mayuki, that name sounds pretty good too."

“That’s a nice name.” Aozaki Mayuki winked and smiled. “I wouldn’t mind changing my surname, but I have two more questions to ask.”

Yoruichi stared at Mazuki for a few seconds before speaking, "Go ahead and ask."

She was actually joking, but after hearing what Aozaki Mayuki said, she couldn't help but keep the conversation going.

"First, if I were to marry into the Shihōin family, would I be marrying you?"

"That...that's natural."

For some reason, Yoruichi felt a little nervous and stammered as she explained:

"Don't underestimate your status. Although you're not a nobleman, you're still the captain's disciple."

"Besides me, who else in the Shihōin family is qualified to marry Captain-Commander Yamamoto's disciple?"

“That’s true, but it’s good, after all, I quite like you.” Aozaki Mayuki pondered for a moment and nodded.

Yoruichi Shihōin looked up at the sky without saying a word.

Aozaki Mayuki then asked, "Then, my second question is, after I marry you, will I still be able to stick to my life goals and strive for a better and happier future?"

"You really are persistent." Yoruichi was dumbfounded.

She knew the other person's character and knew that his "life goals" referred to something improper, but this wasn't something she should be saying now.

"I don't want to lie to you, so is it okay or not?" Zhenyue pressed.

"Nonsense, how could I possibly agree to that!" Yoruichi shouted, her face flushed red and her fists clenched, attracting the attention of the servants on the street. However, fearing trouble, they quickly looked away.

Zhenyue looked disappointed and shook her head, saying, "Then forget it. I have countless connections with this world, and it's not time for me to sever them yet."

Yoruichi: "..."

Even though she knew it was all a joke, she couldn't help but roll her eyes.

The two arrived at an old-fashioned mansion. The noise from the high-rise buildings gradually faded away, giving a sense of returning to tranquility from the hustle and bustle of the world.

The silence of both Aozaki Mayuki and Shihouin Yoruichi made the meaning even more profound and complex.

"Lord Yoruichi."

Soon the guards bowed, and the indescribable, strange atmosphere was suddenly broken.

Yoruichi Shihōin glanced at Shinjuku for a few seconds before turning to the gatekeeper and asking, "You've worked hard. Has anyone come looking for me?"

Perhaps sensing the strange atmosphere, the gatekeeper trembled slightly and whispered:

“Vice Captain Ōmaeda came once and brought some documents, which are now in the study.”

Yoruichi Shihouin: "..."

The security guard lowered his voice: "Deputy Captain Ōmaeda said that he has already processed the documents, and you only need to review them and sign them."

Yoruichi Shihouin's expression softened slightly as she walked through the gate.

Aozaki Mayuki peeked out, saw her waving, and followed.

The two walked through the long corridor in the courtyard, twisted and turned throughout the mansion, and finally entered a simple room.

When Aozaki Mayuki followed Shihouin Yoruichi into the house, the guards and servants looked at him with some strange expressions.

This was the first time the young lady had allowed a man other than young master Yushiro into her room.

Even the young lady's childhood friend, Mr. Kisuke Urahara, with whom she had spent many years, did not receive this kind of treatment.

Moreover, the man who followed them in was exceptionally handsome, unlike any ordinary person; it was unknown which noble family's young master he was.

Most importantly, the two seemed very close...

Just as the maids were about to conjure up images that would be too explicit for censorship, the door was pulled open from the inside again.

"Bring over some tea and sweets," Yoruichi said, poking her head out. "Oh, and by the way, don't let Yuushirou know I'm back."

A maid quickly responded.

Ye nodded and closed the door.

Aozaki Mayuki sat casually on the tatami mat, looking around.

The room is simply and elegantly decorated. There is not much furniture, and it is all handmade with exquisite craftsmanship. The furniture does not look luxurious, but it is definitely worth a lot of money.

Zhenyue clicked her tongue: "You brought me into your boudoir, do you want to show me the luxurious life of you nobles, seduce me, and then plot against me?"

Yoruichi suddenly smiled, gently blew a breath into his ear, and murmured, "If you regret it now, it's not too late. I can give you another chance."

Zhenyue sighed: "How about this, I don't have to marry you. I'll wait until I become the captain, then you can marry me."

Yoruichi remarked with a sigh, "You've only just become the Captain-Commander's apprentice, and you're already thinking about usurping the throne?"

"You wish! You're unwilling to suffer even the slightest loss."

"But if I marry out of the family, the position of head of the family will definitely have to be handed over to Yushiro. I regret to inform you that your plan has failed."

"I don't care about the position of head of the Shihōin family; it has nothing to do with me anyway," Aozaki Mayuki said indifferently.

"Then what do you care about?"

"..." Aozaki Mayuki stared at her without saying a word.

Yoruichi turned her face away and gave a soft "humph," the meaning of which was unclear.

After a while, a clear, melodious voice came from outside the door: "Lord Ye Yi, the things have been delivered."

Yoruichi seemed relieved and said in a low voice, "Just leave it outside, I'll get it myself."

She stood up, stretched, brought the tea into the room, took a deep breath, and said calmly, "Do you know Kirinji Tenjiro?"

Aozaki Mayuki was somewhat surprised and pointed to the ceiling, or perhaps a place even higher than the ceiling.

“That’s right.” Ye nodded.

Zhenyue smiled and said, "I heard my teacher say that he was the former captain of the Fourth Division. He joined the Zero Division hundreds of years ago and became a royal agent serving the royal family."

"The method you mentioned for treating injuries and illnesses, you wouldn't happen to be his healing hot spring, would you?"

"You know that too?" Yoruichi said, somewhat surprised.

"You don't even know who my teacher is, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13." Aozaki Mayuki smiled, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and showed a satisfied expression. "The tea is good."

“Of course, this tea is the best in the entire Soul Society.” Yoruichi Shihouin grinned. “Shingetsu, let’s go steal his hot spring together.”

Aozaki Mayuki was taken aback: "Are you kidding me? He's currently residing in the Spirit King Palace, which is separated from the Seireitei by seventy-two layers of barriers. How are we supposed to steal from him?"

"Don't tell me you want to use Kukaku's Flower Crane Cannon? If so, I advise you to give up."

"Using that thing to bomb the Seireitei is fine, but it's impossible to sneak into the Soul King's palace."

Chapter 33 Kitten

Yoruichi Shihouin shook her head and said, "We don't need to go to the Spirit King Palace. Let's go to the Fourth Division."

Mayuki was somewhat surprised: "The Fourth Division? You mean there's a healing hot spring in the Fourth Division? But I've never heard Captain Unohana mention it before..."

“Because Kirinji Tenjiro only left a little bit of hot spring water, it’s not enough to use at all.” Yoruichi Shihouin made a “pinching” gesture with her index finger and thumb.

"When Kirinji Tenjiro was still in Seireitei, the Urahara family had a good relationship with him, and he was very optimistic about Kisuke's talent, so he specially reserved a hot spring for him."

"However, Kisuke was still young at that time, so he was temporarily kept in the Fourth Division and would retrieve it after he grew up and joined the Gotei 13."

“Why not just let Kisuke get it? Why resort to stealing?” Aozaki Mayuki said.