Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

This is absolutely absurd!

But the facts are undeniable.

Whether we look at the quality or the quantity of spiritual pressure.

Aozaki Mayuki is clearly superior to her.

It should be noted that even Captain-Commander Yamamoto, despite his powerful attack, is far inferior to her in terms of spiritual pressure alone.

Shutara Senjumaru sighed helplessly.

She never imagined that one day she would be so pathetic as to bow down to a junior.

It's true that life is unpredictable. Shutara Senjumaru was brilliant throughout her life, but in the end, she lost to a young man.

Isn't this exactly the same situation she faced with Yamamoto before she joined the Zero Division?

I used to be suppressed by my teachers, but now I'm being surpassed by my students.

What kind of monsters are these master and apprentice?!

"Speaking of which, Senjumaru, you should understand that you have to accept punishment for your mistakes, right?"

Aozaki Mayuki crossed her arms and asked with a serious expression.

"Ah, yes! Actually, I have already prepared. I will use fabric as compensation. Please take off your clothes now."

Shutara Senjumaru blinked cautiously.

To be fair, she was a Northern Divine General from Squad Zero, and also the most senior one present.

He should have been the one with the highest status among the three.

The two people in front of her must be trying their best to cherish her, respect her, and love her.

However, because they had lived together in Soul Society for decades.

Shutara Senjumaru also knew about it to some extent.

In front of the two of them, he had already embarrassed himself completely.

Now, in front of the two of them, she no longer had anything to hide.

So the psychological burden of losing face isn't actually that great.

In some ways, she could even be said to be letting loose in front of the two of them.

Therefore, Shutara Senjumaru, revealing his true feelings for Aozaki Mayuki, continued:

"You've already seen my skills, so this will serve as compensation. Similarly, Xiaotongsheng's clothes..."

"Ha... So you don't want to do anything, but you want us to be your models for free? How can you call yourself a senior?"

"Waaah..."

When Aozaki Mayuki exposed his little scheme in public, Shutara Senjumaru whimpered softly and shrugged.

In reality, even if Aozaki Mayuki's spiritual pressure surpasses hers, she might still have a fighting chance in a real fight.

However, in the eyes of Shutara Senjumaru, who had already lost face to the extreme, a contest of strength alone was meaningless.

Unless he becomes strong enough to suppress Aozaki Mayuki again, the latter will remember his humiliating behavior for the rest of his life.

But thinking about it carefully, it's pointless to say these things now.

The power of the Soul King forged the bodies of the Zero Division members into the King Key.

They raised their ceiling, but that's about it.

Unless other opportunities arise, it is unrealistic to expect to surpass Shingetsu in the future.

"Let me think about your punishment. Of course, you can't forget your clothes."

"You gave me a captain's uniform before."

"Then let's get one set of each of the other styles this time!"

"Both Kiryu and I want them, since it was Kiryu who prepared the dish."

"Ah, yes! Leave it to me, I'm sure you won't be disappointed."

When the topic of weaving came up, Shutara Senjumaru's expression brightened considerably, and even his demeanor became more composed.

"Heh... you seem quite happy."

Aozaki Mayuki raised an eyebrow.

"But that's not all. Since you ate my food, you have to give me the same thing in return."

After all, as a master chef, Aozaki Mayuki knew that the dessert had a special meaning, representing Hikifune Kiryu's heartfelt sentiments.

For a culinary master and a lover separated for many years, it's like the most passionate declaration of love.

Furthermore, according to Kiryuki, she made that dish using her temporary soul.

Not only did it take a lot of effort, but it also has the effect of temporarily increasing spiritual pressure.

According to her original plan, she should have used her own spiritual pressure in conjunction with the spirit technique to make this dish.

However, the downside is that it requires accumulating fat to store energy, which means it can cause the body to gain weight.

For some bad man.

Originally, she didn't care about her figure at all, but she had no choice but to give up on this idea and think of another way.

That is to store spiritual pressure directly in the spirit soul, rather than on one's own body, and then take it out to use when needed.

"Huh? But I can't cook at all!"

The embarrassed older sister smiled awkwardly and said.

She really enjoys cooking.

But she prefers to taste rather than make it herself.

Who doesn't know that after Kiryu and Hikifune were promoted to the Zero Division, the two of them became known as the "well-fed and well-off" duo in the Zero Division?

The two of them have a very clear division of labor.

Let her take care of the clothing; I have no objections whatsoever.

But as for having enough to eat... we still have to rely on Kiryu.

Aozaki Mayuki silently stood up, stretched, and seemed somewhat tired.

"Then let's learn! I'm starting from scratch too, so we can learn together!"

"Studying? That's not out of the question."

Shutaro nodded, his face still bearing that bright smile.

You get to eat someone else's food and also get a great model—this kind of good thing doesn't happen often!

What is this if not a win-win situation?

I won twice!

As for how to compensate Aozaki Mayuki for the dessert.

All you need to learn is how to make the dessert you eat yourself, right?

Learning a dish shouldn't take too long.

"Let's rest tonight. We've been busy all day without a break. Everyone must be tired, right?"

Kiryuki clapped his hands, a sunny and healthy smile spreading across his face.

His cheerful voice carried a hint of ease and care, as if it could dispel the fatigue of the whole day.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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Chapter 345 Novelty

"Ugh……"

After preparing Shutara Senjumaru's room, Aozaki Mazuki returned to Hikifune Kiryu's boudoir and sighed deeply.

It felt as if all the strength had been drained from my body, and I collapsed limply onto the sofa.

Having already downed his fifth glass of fine wine, Hikifune Kiryu still held his porcelain cup with an air of nonchalance.

She tilted her head slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Aren't you going to rest? It's already very late."

She spoke softly, her voice like a gentle breeze in the dead of night, carrying a hint of languor and tenderness.

"Ah... I still have a problem to solve, and I can't wait any longer. By the way, Kiryu, why don't you go to sleep?"

Aozaki Mayuki got up and looked at the kind-hearted older sister in front of her.

The older sister (?) who lives alone and brings a strange little brother into her room seems to have no idea that girls should protect themselves.

"I sense you still need me for something, so I don't want to sleep until you tell me. Is that okay?"

Kiryuki took a small sip of wine, his eyes clear and resolute, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

Aozaki Mayuki opened her mouth speechlessly, took a deep breath, and felt an indescribable surge of emotion welling up in her heart.

What's going on?

This woman, who's usually known for her outgoing and masculine style, has become so adorable!

So smart and understanding, she's like a warm and comforting coat, I'm almost moved to tears!

If you'd like to learn how to cook in the Spirit King's Palace, then I should be able to help.

—That's what the kind-hearted older sister said.

With absolutely no reason to refuse, Aozaki Mayuki nodded quickly with an expression of adoration.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you, Kiryu. Can I borrow the kitchen next to your room for a while?"

"Okay, I understand. Can I be your teacher?"