Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Does this mean I really have to go back to being an apprentice?

It's not that it's impossible.

The remaining rational part of Aozaki Mayuki's mind offered advice.

In the years before Kiryu entered the Spirit King Palace, he had already taught her many things.

Since I can no longer teach her, it's perfectly acceptable for her to teach me!

Of course, this requires consulting the other party's opinion; I can't force her.

Now we're at their mercy...

Thinking of this, Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but sigh, lamenting her helplessness once again.

"Alright, alright, Zhenyue has been busy for so long, she must be tired, right?"

"It's okay, I've prepared some homemade food in the room. You can have a good rest after you eat."

"!"

However, the moment you step into the foyer...

Both Aozaki Mayuki and Kiryu, the room's owner, sensed a hint of alarm.

There's someone here.

They all realized this and sensed an unusually strong spiritual pressure.

The other party did not deliberately hide their existence.

However, the spiritual pressure fluctuations that were unintentionally emitted were so intense that they completely surpassed the level of a captain-level Shinigami.

"In the kitchen!"

Kiryu said with a smile.

That's right, there's even a kitchen hidden in her bedroom!

Aozaki Mayuki's lips twitched.

However, he was already mentally prepared, and strode towards a paper door.

As they drew closer, his smile became increasingly pronounced.

"crunch~"

As soon as the door was opened, someone who had already stood up was covering his face and chuckling at Aozaki Mayuki.

The magnificent golden headdress on her head swayed slightly, making a crisp sound.

"Little True Moon, and Kiryu, what brings you here?"

Aozaki Mayuki and Hikifune Kiryu, who followed closely behind, just stared at this woman.

They remained silent, seemingly waiting for her to continue.

Aozaki Mayuki blinked and looked at the elegant and beautiful woman in front of her again.

Especially her captivating peach blossom eyes, which are utterly mesmerizing.

Her clothes did not expose her hands.

But three pairs of skeletal arms protrude from the back of the clothing, giving it a mysterious and dangerous feel.

The elegant woman with a smile gently lowered the skeletal arm that was covering her face, revealing her rosy lips covered with some inexplicable debris.

"Weren't you preparing the food? Are you done already?"

"I've been waiting for so long, haven't you thought of a way to make it up to me after all this time?"

She smiled radiantly, and every move of the Zero Squad leader exuded composure and elegance.

Aozaki Mayuki narrowed his eyes and slowly approached her.

He seemed to sense something was amiss, and a mocking look flashed in his eyes.

The adults of Squad Zero looked at the boy in front of them with curiosity.

Has this little guy discovered something?

She tilted her head cutely.

However, another person present—

Kiryuu knew perfectly well that Aozaki Mayuki's expression at that moment meant he was in a playful mood.

Kiryu silently turned his head away, rubbing his nose, not wanting to get involved in this potential conflict.

Then, Aozaki Mayuki...

"You woman, you've done something bad behind our backs!"

"...Hey, how did you know?!"

Shutara Senjumaru's eyes widened, but he immediately changed his mind.

"No, I didn't sneak a bite."

"Senju-senpai, you've already self-destructed! And..."

Aozaki Mayuki brought her face close and reached out her hand to Shutara Senjumaru.

"Before lying, at least process the evidence of the crime first!"

He lightly brushed his fingers across Senjumaru's lips, rubbing a few crumbs between his two fingers.

"This was specially prepared for me by Kiryu. After doing something so bad, are you ready to accept the punishment?"

Shutara Senjumaru's smile froze on his face, and he blinked innocently.

…………

"I'm so sorry..."

Half an hour later, after finally sitting down in the restaurant, Aozaki Mayuki ate and drank her fill.

Shutara Senjumaru lay on the ground, offering a sincere apology.

After Kiryu pointed out that "one should not wear strange clothes at home".

She immediately took off the skeletal arm.

Now he is only wearing a shihaka outfit and a haori, and his two hands, which are usually hidden in his clothes, are sticking out from his sleeves.

Although she tried her best to appear polite, dignified, and serious, her personality was actually quite eccentric.

Both Aozaki Mayuki and Hikifune Kiryu knew her true nature.

As the host, Kiryu Hikifune sat in the seat of honor, leisurely holding a ceramic cup.

A half-smile played on his lips as he watched the spectacle unfold with detached indifference.

Across the table, Aozaki Mayuki stood with his arms crossed, looking at Shutara Senjumaru with a serious expression.

Meanwhile, Shutara Senjumaru on the other side seemed somewhat restless.

She twisted her hands on her knees, a guilty expression on her face, and occasionally stole a glance at Aozaki Mazuki.

Aozaki Mayuki suddenly snorted, her gaze sharpening as she looked at Shutara Senjumaru, her tone tinged with displeasure as she questioned him:

"So, like I said before—you bastard, you stole my dessert?"

His voice was deep and serious, as if he were judging a criminal.

Shutara Senjumaru trembled immediately and involuntarily began to stammer:

"I didn't steal any! It's just that... that thing called tiramisu just happened to be placed in such an obvious spot."

"Besides, Kiryu rarely makes Western desserts, so I accidentally... that's all..."

As the explanation deepened, Shutara Senjumaru's confidence waned, and his voice gradually grew softer.

Finally, he even dared not look Aozaki Mayuki in the eye anymore and began to avoid his direct gaze.

Chapter 344 Shameful

Ok.

Simply put, this young lady, Shutara Senjumaru, was greedy.

Although it seems inconsistent with her elegant and noble image, it is indeed something she is capable of doing.

Clearly, this isn't the first or second time this has happened.

So Aozaki Mayuki and Hikifune Kiryu were not surprised, as she usually wouldn't be punished too severely.

At this moment, Senjumaru, who was walking on thin ice, was intimidated by Aozaki Mayuki's imposing aura and muttered something under her breath:

"It's all because you're too slow, little Zhenyue, that I couldn't help myself..."

"You two abandoned me and went off to have fun. I have to do something here..."

"What?" Aozaki Mayuki's eyes widened. "You did something wrong and then turned around and blamed it on me. You really are a mature adult!"

"...I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!"

Shutara Senjumaru at this moment resembled a newlywed bride who had just started her career.

Faced with Aozaki Mayuki's intimidation.

She completely lacked the authority expected of a member of the Zero Division.

He didn't even dare to lift his head, and with a thud, he lowered his head to a ninety-degree angle.

If this were before Yizhou Tongsheng ascended to the Spirit King's Palace.

When Shutara Senjumaru makes a mistake, he at most shows a little bit of guilt, but he doesn't act so humbly.

But since reuniting with Aozaki Mayuki, she has gradually come to understand something.

This young junior's true strength has already surpassed his own.

This is simply unbelievable.

As a Shinigami, Aozaki Mayuki was able to surpass her even after being enhanced by the Soul King's power.