Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"That jerk has a terrible temper..." Mayuri Kurotsuchi's eye twitched slightly, and he silently got up and walked to the bedside.

If he weren't lacking in strength, he would have already made a move.

Aozaki Mayuki followed behind him.

He pressed something on the wall above the bed.

A flash of white light appeared at the spot on the wall where the pressure had been applied, and the white wall appeared without warning, concealing the laboratory behind it.

Chapter 68: A Battleground?

"As expected of Mr. Mayuri Kurotsuchi, he became the most dangerous prisoner in the Maggot Nest through his intelligence."

Aozaki Mayuki's eyes lit up as she watched, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Gin Ichimaru nodded in deep agreement.

He didn't install this thing; he was only responsible for delivering the equipment.

This means that Mayuri Kurotsuchi created this hidden device in just half a day.

"It's just a simple projection, not a very complex device."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi sat cross-legged on the bed, the chains connecting her to her shackles making a crisp clanging sound.

"It's only useful for those who dare not enter this room. It won't do you any good, since you're in the same room with me right now."

Aozaki Mayuki touched the wall and found that her hand had indeed passed through it; it was clearly just an illusion.

The fact that he could make such a device with these rudimentary tools in just half a day is enough to prove his excellence.

If I could bring him under my command and master his various technologies, I would gain a great advantage.

Unfortunately, this guy is crazy, a double-edged sword. You might be able to suppress him or use him, but it's impossible to make him completely submit.

At this moment...

Da da da!

A series of knocking sounds suddenly broke the silence.

“Mr. Mayuri Kurotsuchi, you haven’t forgotten our deal, have you?”

Aozaki Mayuki tapped the stone bed beneath her with one hand while stroking her chin with the other.

"I've kept my promise. You haven't forgotten what I wanted, have you?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi paused for a moment, sighed, and took out a piece of paper.

Aozaki Mayuki took it and saw an address and a string of numbers on it.

“Go find it. I’ve backed up all the technology and data there. Everything I promised you is there.” Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s voice trembled slightly.

Having handed over all his hard work like this, he couldn't help but lose his composure.

“Mr. Mayuri Kurotsuchi, don’t be sad. You will thank me when you leave this place and see the light of day again,” said Mayuki Aozaki.

Leaning against the wall, Mayuri Kurotsuchi clenched his hands tightly, his trouser legs wrinkled as if they were winding roads converging to form a delicate little maze.

He looked at that handsome face, quickly calmed down, and smoothed out his clothes.

“I’m waiting for that day…” Mayuri Kurotsuchi said softly.

The past is the past; he is more concerned about the future.

This rudimentary laboratory is only suitable for leisure and entertainment.

To continue the research conducted a century ago, we must leave this place.

"Be patient, I won't let you down," said Aozaki Mayuki. "After all, I feel the same way; I don't want you to waste your talent here."

"There are more important things in this world waiting for you to do."

Mayuki Aozaki smiled and patted Mayuri Kurotsuchi on the shoulder, then stood up, walked out of the cell, and climbed the long staircase illuminated by the lights.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked up and watched his figure disappear into the light and shadow.

The prisoners remained huddled in the corner as the dungeon door slowly opened.

The members of the inspection team formed a human wall, like shadows in the night, guarding various parts of the maggot's nest.

The soldiers bowed their heads with deep respect, seeing off their two superiors who had come to inspect the area.

"Do you need me to come with you? The mad scientist's secret lair might hold unexpected dangers."

"Ichimaru Gin said calmly, fastening his sword as he spoke, and glancing at Aozaki Mazuki."

"Although Mayuri Kurotsuchi is not particularly strong, he does possess that kind of talent and might have set up a trap in the laboratory."

"Of course there are traps, but I've been informed of them all. He's not willing to let me die yet."

As she spoke, Mayuki Aozaki turned the note Mayuri Kurotsuchi had given her over to the other side, revealing a page covered in dense writing.

"You don't need to come with me. This matter must be done in secret, the fewer people who know, the better."

"Okay, go find Rangiku first and tell her I have something to do, and ask her to stay home at night and not wander around."

Gin Ichimaru was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll talk to her. You should also be careful."

"Okay, please."

Watching Gin Ichimaru leave, Mayuki Aozaki withdrew her gaze and gently stroked the Myriad Phenomena Scroll at her waist.

He was grateful to Aizen for showing him the Shikai of Kyoka Suigetsu; otherwise, with the Great Spirit Scroll Corridor constantly observing every move in Soul Society, there were some things he really couldn't do too openly.

But with the illusion of a mirage that could deceive the Great Spiritual Library, his concerns lessened considerably.

Aozaki Mayuki looked up towards the east of Seireitei. The sky was cloudless, and the stars and moon shone brightly.

Looking down from the mountain, you can see the lights shining in the streets and alleys, reflecting the starry sky.

Someone patted him on the shoulder. He turned around and saw a beautiful, youthful girl with purple hair twirling in front of him.

"True Moon."

"Yoruichi, you've finished your work, and you actually have time to come to the Maggot's Nest?" Aozaki Mayuki's face was full of smiles.

This energetic young woman always manages to evoke positive emotions in him.

"After a hard day's work, I hadn't even finished half of the work. I realized that today's work wasn't suitable for me, so I dumped the rest of the work on hope Zhijin."

Yoruichi Shihouin stood with his hands on his hips, a smile on his face.

"When I sneaked out just now, a team member said you were patrolling the Maggot Nest, so I came to find you!"

"You really like this place. You've only been the head of the inspection team for a few days, and you've already come twice."

"It's all for Mayuri Kurotsuchi," Aozaki Mayuki sighed.

"Oh, right, Mayuri Kurotsuchi," Yoruichi Shihouin clapped her hands, "Kisuke sent word today that you recruited him!"

“That’s true.” Aozaki Mayuki leaned against the tree, looking into Yoruichi’s eyes. “Not only that, Ms. Hikifune Kiryu has also joined in. She will persuade the teacher to form a technology development bureau.”

“You’re really popular,” Yoruichi sighed. “You even managed to persuade Kiryu-san.”

I sat down on the ground at night, stretched my arms and yawned, feeling the breeze in the mountains.

Her gaze pierced through the jungle, landing on the shimmering lake in the distance. She smiled slightly and said casually:

"Is Kukaku alright? I heard you asked Kisuke to make protective clothing for her."

As soon as she finished speaking, she had an urge to slap herself.

I can't believe I said these words. When did I become such a hesitant and timid person?

Just as Aozaki Mayuki was about to speak, she suddenly jolted awake.

He raised an eyebrow, realizing something was wrong.

This statement, seemingly out of concern for his best friend, actually revealed a hidden danger to him, based on his years of experience navigating the life-or-death struggles.

Aozaki Mayuki coughed twice and cleared her throat.

“Kukaku and I are close friends, and she is also your best friend. She does those dangerous experiments every day, so you must be worried about her, right?”

"I just happened to have this idea, so I couldn't wait to ask Kisuke for help."

"After all, you two are such good friends. If something really happened to her, I don't think you would feel good about it either."

"I'm sorry, it was my fault. I shouldn't have imposed my will on you."

Upon hearing this, Yoruichi Shihouin was completely stunned.

Chapter 69 Don't Let Me Down

Yoruichi's eyes widened as she stared at Aozaki Mayuki in disbelief. Seeing the aggrieved and self-reproachful expression on his face, her eyes trembled.

Wh...what...

Zhenyue did all this... all for me?

He went to the 12th Division to find Kisuke for my sake, he made him a protective suit for my sake, and in the end, he apologized for my sake...

That's just... glib talk and utter nonsense!

You're treating me like an idiot. Do you think I don't know who you are?

Yoruichi Shihouin was moved for a second, then immediately came back to her senses and rolled her eyes in annoyance.

Given his character, how could he possibly think so much when doing something like this?

He absolutely couldn't resist the allure of Shiba Kukaku's beauty, which is why he sought help from Urahara Kisuke.

That jerk! He's never given me a gift. Am I any less than that woman?

She glanced down at it.

So what if he's a little short and has a less-than-ideal physique?

I'm not even two hundred years old yet, I'll grow up sooner or later!

By the way, what's the deal with that woman, Kukaku?

She's the same age as me, how come she looks so enviable?