Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Aozaki Mayuki continued to press:

"Shouldn't it be right to go to great lengths for a good friend?"

Aizen's lips curled slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile:

"I don't understand the concept of 'going through fire and water for someone,' but if you let me stab you in the back, I can do it very well."

Aozaki Mayuki sighed helplessly, and slowly spoke again, murmuring Aizen's name:

"Soyousuke..."

"While I'm gone, everything is in your hands!"

Aizen paused for a moment, then responded softly:

"Is this what you wanted to say? Such weak words should not come out of your mouth."

He paused, then said calmly:

"So-called trust and dependence are behaviors of the weak, and are unnecessary for us."

Aozaki Mayuki grinned, stood up, and asked in a slightly teasing tone:

"Is that really what you think?"

"……certainly!"

Aizen replied somewhat irritably.

He certainly knew that this behavior was inconsistent with his public image.

This is a sign of weakness, but it's an inability to suppress one's inner emotions.

These words, which sounded like he was making his final arrangements, were not what he wanted to hear.

Thinking of this, Aizen frowned, a sense of annoyance rising in his heart.

However, at that moment—

Snapped!

Aozaki Mayuki's hand slammed heavily onto his shoulder.

The hand was incredibly strong, so strong that it gave him peace of mind, yet it still made him sway.

Aizen narrowed his eyes, about to reprimand this impolite behavior.

Then Aozaki Mayuki grinned and gave him a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry, Sousuke, there's nothing to be afraid of."

“My life is tough enough that I won’t die over something so trivial.”

"Just you wait, we haven't even defeated the boss we promised to take you to, so you can't possibly die so easily."

The last sentence can be omitted.

Aizen silently complained to himself.

He had no objection to Aozaki Mayuki's self-proclaimed status as "father".

According to Aozaki Mayuki.

Friends are such unstable beings, existing in a quantum entangled state where the roles of "father" and "son" can switch at any time.

Chapter 340 Ascending to Heaven

After bidding a proper farewell to everyone in his family, Aozaki Mayuki embarked on his journey to the Spirit King Palace.

Early in the morning, he ran to Zhibo's house.

As she entered the heart of the Shiba family home, Aozaki Mayuki saw the Crane Cannon, which was about to send her flying into the sky.

The Crane Cannon, an essential tool for reaching the Spirit King's Palace, certainly cannot be left lying in the wilderness.

Not far from the cannon, there was a large pillar-like object.

That is the Heavenly Pillar Carriage.

The Heavenly Pillar Carriage itself is nothing special; it's just a vehicle used to carry people.

The only thing worth mentioning is its defensive capabilities.

It fell from the Soul King's Palace, passed through seventy-two layers of barriers, and landed in the Soul Society unharmed.

"Hey, brother-in-law, long time no see... What brings you here today? No need to spend time with your wife, when are you going to have a son?"

As Shiba Kaien came out of the house, Aozaki Mayuki greeted him warmly.

"It's none of your business!"

With his hands tucked into his sleeves, Shiba Kaien couldn't help but mutter:

"I think I should congratulate you on your recent marriage."

"Congratulations to you too!" said Aozaki Mayuki, cupping her hands in greeting.

Shiba Kaien said irritably:

"Don't get too big for your britches! Don't push your luck."

"You're quite clever, finding that brat Xi Shilang to go to the Golden Seal Society."

"But while Kukaku spoils you, I, as your brother-in-law, won't be soft-hearted!"

"So, my brother-in-law wants to spar with me again?"

"Aozaki Mayuki countered with a question."

Shiba Kaien's expression froze, and his face gradually twisted as if he were recalling some painful memory.

He immediately deflated like a punctured balloon, and said listlessly:

"I haven't been feeling well lately, maybe next time. I'll let you off the hook this time."

"Idiot brother, with your mediocre skills, don't try to show off. You should think about how to train your Bankai."

Hearing a familiar voice behind him, Shiba Kaien gave an awkward smile.

Aozaki Mazuki looked behind him and saw Shiba Kukaku walking out.

He turned and glanced at Shiba Kaien, a hint of doubt on his face, and asked in a low voice:

"It's been so long, and you still haven't learned Bankai?"

Upon hearing this, Shiba Kaien felt embarrassed once again.

He lowered his head slightly and nodded gently.

Just a few years ago.

His good friend, Byakuya Kuchiki, a fellow graduate of the Shinigami Academy.

He has successfully mastered Bankai and has thus become the captain of the Sixth Division.

In contrast, despite Shiba Kaien's own spiritual pressure being quite strong, he has never been able to learn Bankai.

This made him feel extremely distressed.

There's an old saying in Soul Society: "I fear both the suffering my brothers endure and the awakening of their Bankai."

This sentence perfectly captures his feelings at that moment.

Seeing Shiba Kaien's troubled expression, Aozaki Mayuki asked in a low voice:

"Would you mind using some unconventional methods?"

As Aozaki Maki's brother-in-law, Shiba Kaien naturally understood that he was referring to the Transcendental Body.

That's a precious item that's strictly controlled by the Gotei 13.

However, he did not hesitate at all, but answered firmly:

"I don't mind at all!"

As a young person of the new era.

He is not the kind of person who sticks to the rules and is inflexible.

Since we have good things, why not make good use of them?

Aozaki Mayuki patted her chest and said confidently:

"Go to the Technology Development Bureau, mention my name, and I'll give you a 20% discount."

Shiba Kaien was somewhat intrigued, but asked with a hint of doubt:

"really?"

Aozaki Mayuki replied with a smile:

"Of course it's true! You're my brother-in-law, I wouldn't lie to you!"

Looking into Aozaki Mayuki's sincere eyes, Shiba Kaien couldn't help but feel moved.

He recalled his past misunderstandings and prejudices against Aozaki Mayuki, and a sense of guilt welled up in his heart.

He patted Aozaki Mayuki's shoulder forcefully and said with emotion:

"You really are a good brother. I was wrong about you before."

It should be noted that when he graduated from the Shinigami Academy, his grades were even better than Byakuya Kuchiki's, and he was the top graduate.

However, he now finds himself overtaken by Byakuya Kuchiki.

He wouldn't say he was jealous, but the gap still made him feel somewhat disappointed.

Just then, Shiba Kukaku moved even closer and asked curiously:

What are you two talking about?

Shiba Kaien hurriedly waved his hand and laughed awkwardly:

"It's nothing, my brother-in-law and I were just chatting. Now that we're done, I'm leaving."

After saying that, he left without looking back.