Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Under the protection of the covert mobile unit, the two quickly returned to the Shihouin residence.

Back in her room, Yoruichi Shihouin took out her spoils.

Two special containers contained red and white liquids, along with a document.

Yoruichi didn't hold back, opening the scroll and reading it with Aozaki Mayuki.

Although she was mentally prepared, Aozaki Mayuki was still astonished after reading the information about the hot spring.

The White Bone Hell can squeeze the spiritual pressure and blood of those immersed in it, and in this process, injuries and illnesses are also expelled along with the spiritual pressure and blood.

He felt that this ability was already close to the concept system.

Of course, while both types of hot springs offer significant benefits, they also have noticeable side effects.

If you soak in the White Bone Hell for too long, you will collapse from exhaustion and die, squeezed until only a pile of bones remains.

Those immersed in the Blood Pool Hell will over-regenerate if their spiritual pressure and blood are abundant, causing their bodies to fester.

Both types of hot springs have astonishing positive and negative effects.

After discussing it for a while, the two decided to immediately hand over the hot spring and the information to Kisuke Urahara so that he could make the hot spring as soon as possible.

Without Kirinji Tenshirou's spiritual pressure, it would be almost impossible to recreate the same hot spring as the original.

However, it doesn't need to be exactly the same as the original; a simplified version is sufficient.

After discussing it, the two left the Shihouin family home under the cover of night and went to the "amusement park" at the foot of Sōkyō Hill.

Upon entering the training ground, one sees Kisuke Urahara sitting by the empty pool, looking deep in thought.

"Kisuke, you're still up so late? We're here!"

Aozaki Mayuki walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and called out cheerfully.

Kisuke Urahara raised his head, looked up at the sky, and sighed.

The longer you spend time with someone, the more you realize how difficult they are to deal with.

He preferred the way people addressed him as "Mr. Urahara" to the more affectionate "Kisuke".

Kisuke Urahara's voice was full of helplessness: "What's going on with you guys? Captain Unohana attacked you?"

"No..." Aozaki Mayuki scratched her head, looked at the bloodstains all over her body, and pouted, "There was an accident. We encountered rebels ambushing you, Aozaki-sensei, on the way."

"But it's not a big problem. Captain Yoruichi only made a slight move and defeated a captain-level Shinigami. We also saved Ms. Aoi."

Yoruichi Shihouin crossed her arms, raised her head with a proud expression, and said, "You can praise me all you want."

Kisuke Urahara glanced at her, and under her expectant gaze, turned back to look at Mayuki and said, "Captain-level Shinigami...you're not injured, are you?"

Yoruichi was furious and raised her fist to teach this guy who ignored her a lesson, but thankfully Maki stopped her in time.

Holding her slender waist, her legs were still kicking. Aozaki Mayuki smiled weakly and said, "Don't worry, we're not injured. The blood is from the rebels."

Yoruichi Shihōin finally calmed down: "Those rebels are too weak. They can only bully Kuchiki Sōjun. They're just unlucky to run into me."

Aozaki Mayuki released Shihouin Yoruichi, remembered the purpose of her trip, and took out the hot spring and documents, handing them to Urahara Kisuke.

Kisuke Urahara opened the document, examined it carefully, his brows furrowing at first before relaxing. After a long while, he clapped his hands and said:

"The results are similar to those of my research. I am confident that I can obtain some useful research results. However, I need more analysis and experiments before I can give you a specific timeframe."

Yoruichi Shihouin smiled and gave a high five.

Aozaki Mayuki remained expressionless, and under Yoruichi's gaze, she still chose to go along with her.

"Snapped!"

The two slapped each other's hands together, making a crisp sound, and then started playfully fighting.

As Kisuke Urahara inspected the hot spring, he listened to the two discussing what had happened that evening.

After listening to their stories, he frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

Although the rebel soldier named Takasugi Sanosuke and the long-haired man were not particularly strong, they were still captains at least.

Two captains openly joined the rebels and ambushed and killed Kuchiki Sōjun.

This is an extremely dangerous sign.

To date, although there have been constant minor skirmishes between the rebels and the Gotei 13, there has never been a clash between their top combat forces.

Therefore, the captains of the 13th Gotei 13 remained on the sidelines and did not personally participate in the suppression of the rebels.

However, the ambush of Kuchiki Sōjun may change this situation.

This involves not only captain-level combat power, but also top noble families such as the Kuchiki family, the Shihouin family, and the Tsunayo family.

With these powerful nobles involved, the Central 46 could no longer choose to maintain the status quo.

The Gotei 13, once a formidable assassin group, may once again reveal their true colors, plunging the entire Seireitei into turmoil.

Thinking of this, he looked at Aozaki Mayuki and said earnestly:

"Shinjuku, from now on, you need to be extra careful."

"Because of you, the rebels' plan to ambush Kuchiki Sōjun failed, and they will likely retaliate against you."

"I suggest you seek the help of Captain-Commander Yamamoto and see if he can arrange some guards to protect your safety."

"How can this be? It was Yoruichi who acted heroically, how can you blame me?" Aozaki Mayuki was taken aback and complained, tilting her head.

That's what he said, but he understood the underlying issues and wasn't really blaming Yoruichi.

Kuchiki Sojun has the Kuchiki family and the Sixth Division behind him, while Yoruichi has the Shihouin family and the Second Division behind her.

Only he, despite holding the title of the captain's disciple, could not save his life if he angered those guys.

Old man Yamamoto has the ability to overturn the table, but he doesn't know how to make amends afterward. That's why he confines himself to the rules.

Yoruichi realized that Mayuki was joking, but still, like a child who had done something wrong, she obediently knelt down beside Mayuki and whispered:

"How about Shingetsu moves to my house? With me and the Secret Service there, the Shihōin family is absolutely safe!"

"You saved Teacher Cang Chun, why are you acting like you did something wrong?" Aozaki Mayuki teased. "But there's no need to go to the Shihōin family, I'll go find Old Man Yama."

"When students are in trouble, how can teachers not help?"

"No, this isn't helping. I've always been so good to him; if he just stands by and does nothing, he'd be unworthy of being a teacher!"

"How could a teacher put his student in such a dangerous situation? He's completely incompetent. I have to have a serious talk with him."

Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara exchanged a glance, a helpless smile playing on their lips.

They had a feeling that this guy was going to suffer again.

Chapter 41 Captains' Meeting

"Teacher, you must do justice for your disciple!"

Yamamoto's eye twitched as he looked at Aozaki Mayuki, who was standing in front of him pretending to wipe away tears.

He really wanted to know where this kid learned his shamelessness, or if it was because he was his disciple that he behaved this way.

But even Jushiro Ukitake wouldn't do that... It's all Shunsui Kyoraku's fault!

Yamamoto stood up, leaning on his cane, glared at Aozaki Mayuki, and said sharply:

"Stand still! What kind of cooing and wailing is this?! The Gotei 13 doesn't have such weak Shinigami!!"

"If Captain Shihouin hadn't intervened, would you still be standing here complaining?"

Aozaki Mayuki pretended to wipe away tears, secretly glanced at Yamamoto, and rolled her eyes.

Of all the students in the Spirit Arts Academy over the past thousand years, who has ever had a higher spiritual pressure than me at my age? Probably only that freak Aizen.

This time the opponent is a captain-level opponent. No matter how strong I am as a vice-captain-level opponent, can I fight a captain-level opponent?

Of course, he only said this in his heart, but he kept grumbling and complaining.

He knew Yamamoto's temper inside and out. At this time, if he argued with Yamamoto, he would not be met with a nagging scolding, but with a lesson in Yamamoto's Ryuhaku style.

Seeing Aozaki Mayuki wiping away tears, Ukitake Jushiro felt a pang of sympathy, while Kyoraku Shunsui smiled happily.

Before the junior apprentice became the old man's student, he was usually the one standing here getting scolded. Now, the old man is finally not bothering him anymore.

My junior brother did a great job choosing a master! I'm finally free!

Suddenly, he felt a chill and looked up to see his adorable junior brother smiling at him.

Whether it was his imagination or not, he sensed a strong malice in that smile!

Yamamoto followed Aozaki Mayuki's gaze and saw Kyoraku Shunsui grinning, which instantly fueled his anger.

I didn't scold him today, and he got all cocky.

Yamamoto said angrily:

"You insolent brat, what are you doing? What's so funny? Don't forget who you are!"

"As an intelligence unit, why didn't the Eighth Division discover that there were Shinigami with captain-level spiritual pressure among the rebels?"

"Do you know how disastrous the consequences would be if the rebels' ambush had succeeded?"

Kyoraku Shunsui wanted to cry but had no tears, knowing that the old man was truly angry.

He wasn't angry that he hadn't discovered the other side had a captain-level Shinigami, but that Kuchiki Sōjun almost died because of it.

At that time, I, who am in charge of the intelligence forces, will definitely have to bear a considerable responsibility.

Seeing Yamamoto looking so distressed and heartbroken made him feel a little guilty, and this guilt lasted for a full second before it disappeared!

Seeing Kyoraku Shunsui standing with her as punishment, Aozaki Mayuki felt much better and said pitifully:

"Teacher, I won't blame Kyoraku-senpai, but I saved Vice-Captain Kuchiki, so I'm a great hero of the Gotei 13 no matter what!"

"I believe that as the captain, you will not let me down. My request is not high. Just send two beautiful female captains to protect me."

How did it all suddenly become my fault, and yet they shamelessly took all the credit for themselves? They're even more shameless than me...

Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes widened. He suddenly felt that he had a successor, which comforted him but also left him speechless.

Seeing his junior disciple still daring to act silly, Yamamoto's temper flared up again.

He was about to explode when he was silenced by the reports coming from outside.