Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"I'm afraid, but I want to realize my ambition even more. I want to become a nobleman."

The white-haired man seemed to have forgotten the pain from his injuries, openly expressing his desires and displaying his final madness.

"So I came, my ambition overcame my fear, and I came before you, and I have no regrets."

The white-haired man laughed loudly, then suddenly changed the subject.

"Aozaki Mayuki, your talent is truly enviable."

"Even Captain-Commander Yamamoto, the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years, values ​​you so much; it makes one envious to the point of jealousy."

"Unfortunately, luck seems to be on my side. The person who will die here today is not me!!"

Aozaki Mayuki shrugged and asked:

"Don't tell me you have a backup plan?"

"You're injured like this, what tricks can you possibly use?"

"Even if you've mastered Bankai, you can't use it in your current state!"

Upon hearing Aozaki Mayuki's words, the white-haired man shook his head.

"Of course I won't use Bankai."

"But do you remember those two little guys I let go?"

Aozaki Mayuki suddenly froze, a chill ran through her, and then she jumped back abruptly.

Looking up, I saw a three-pronged fork stuck in the ground.

There was more than one attacker, and he was a powerful figure whom the white-haired man believed could quickly kill two mid-to-high-ranking officials.

The white-haired man, clutching his nonexistent stomach, uttered a deep, admiring sound:

"Not bad, you still have some strength left, but how much spiritual power do you have? And how long can you hide?"

A figure dressed in black cloth appeared in a flash in front of the white-haired man and pulled out a pitchfork from the ground.

"Rentaro, why haven't we solved the target yet after so long?"

"That's the question I should be asking you, Takasugi. You're really slow. Why did it take you so long to deal with those two officials?"

Seemingly seeing a glimmer of hope, the white-haired man known as Rentaro actually gritted his teeth and laughed, though he still harbored some resentment in his heart.

If Takasugi had come back sooner, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

"I've run into a bit of trouble."

Takasugi scanned his surroundings with a solemn expression, and when he saw Aozaki Mayuki's appearance, he was utterly shocked.

"Hmm, what happened to you? You're so badly injured?"

Although the target was also bleeding, it was clear that Rentaro was more seriously injured and might die if he didn't receive timely treatment.

He knew Rentaro's strength.

Standard Captain-level spiritual pressure.

Didn't they say that Aozaki Mayuki just graduated from the Shinigami Academy and is only in his early twenties?

Are young people these days really this terrifying?

“This brat is no ordinary person. All the injuries I have are thanks to him,” Rentaro said seriously. “But after fighting me, he probably doesn’t have much spiritual power left.”

"With your strength, killing him shouldn't be difficult!"

Rentaro spoke with great confidence, but Takasugi glanced at him but did not make any rash moves.

Having lived for hundreds of years, he understood that the serious injuries his teammates described were, in most cases, unreliable.

In fact, in past years, many colleagues and competitors have been killed on the battlefield because of his words.

With Rentaro so badly injured, it's hard for him to believe that he would say something like that.

Seemingly to confirm Takasugi's conjecture, Aozaki Mayuki revealed a sunny smile, inserted his fingers into the blade ring of the Myriad Phenomena, and made the long sword spin.

Aozaki Mayuki stared at him with eyes as sharp as knives, her gaze so menacing it seemed to say, "I want to fight you for three hundred rounds."

I almost fell for it. He can still use his Shikai, and he calls that no spiritual power... Takasugi cursed inwardly, looking at the battle-ready Aozaki Mayuki, and couldn't help but say, "What a madman."

That being said, he wouldn't be satisfied without testing the waters.

Takasugi suddenly exerted force with his arm towards Aozaki Mayuki, and the three-pronged fork shot out a blue slashing wave that swept through the air.

brush! !

To Takasugi's astonishment, Aozaki Mayuki appeared in a flash not far away.

Aozaki Mayuki spun with a myriad of images, compressing the sword pressure within the long blade, and swiftly slashed towards Takasugi.

Takasugi looked surprised and held the trident in front of him.

He hadn't expected Aozaki Mayuki to be so fast.

Not only was he able to dodge the sword pressure with Shunpo, but he was also able to launch such a fierce counterattack!

What shocked him even more was yet to come.

In his eyes, the long handle of the trident in his hand began to bend and showed signs of breaking.

Left with no other choice, he was forced to give up resisting, unleashing spiritual pressure from his feet and retreating rapidly backward.

"We must continue fighting..."

Before Aozaki Mayuki could finish speaking, Takasugi took action.

Under Aozaki Mayuki's astonished gaze,

Takasugi turned around, hoisted Rentaro onto his shoulder, and ran off into the distance without looking back.

Chapter 77 Good Child

Seeing Takasugi focused on escaping, Rentaro, who was being carried on Takasugi's shoulder, was burning with rage.

If this guy hadn't arrived late, I wouldn't have been injured like this.

In this way, he could fulfill his ambitions and become a high-ranking nobleman.

Not only that,

There was still a chance to salvage the mission, and Aozaki Mayuki's life was within reach.

But this guy is too cowardly. Faced with a vice-captain level Grim Reaper who is seriously injured and has exhausted his spiritual power, he actually thinks of running away.

A dignified captain-level expert, he ran away with his tail between his legs after being intimidated by someone.

This is an utter disgrace.

During the jolting, Rentaro coughed up a mouthful of blood and frowned as he asked, "Why did you run away? That guy was just trying to scare you; he's already at his last gasp!"

Before Takasugi could answer, he heard shouts from behind:

"Third Seat Aozaki, are you alright?"

Rentaro turned around and, to his astonishment, saw the two Second Division Captains who had escaped earlier.

They ran to Aozaki Mayuki's side and immediately began to fuss over her.

Looking at Aozaki Mayuki, who was covered in blood, the sixth seat of Ryusui said worriedly:

"Lord Aozaki, your injuries are too severe. Please rest assured and I will immediately notify the Fourth Division to come over."

Aozaki Mayuki looked up and realized that the barrier covering the sixth district had been lifted. She then exclaimed in surprise:

"Did you do this? Judging from the attackers' tone, I thought something bad had happened to you."

"I didn't expect that you would not only survive the captain-level rebels, but also break the barrier. Well done!"

Upon hearing this, the two scratched their heads sheepishly.

The eighth seat of Izumo said with a wry smile, "Actually, we were no match for the rebels. We almost died at their hands."

"But someone saved us, and they were the ones who broke the barrier."

"Someone saved you...who was it?" Aozaki Mayuki asked in surprise. "I must thank him properly."

"No need for thanks. If we're really talking about it, I should be thanking you. You saved my life."

A familiar voice sounded from behind, and Aozaki Mayuki turned around.

It was indeed someone familiar, Kuchiki Sojun.

He was covered in bandages, smiling, and looking at me with gentle eyes.

"How about it? Do you need me to carry you to the Fourth Division?"

"Oh, it's Ms. Cang!"

With a captain-level expert guarding him, Aozaki Mazuki finally felt truly safe.

"There's no need to carry me to the Fourth Division. I'm perfectly healthy; this minor injury won't kill me."

"Alright then, you should get some rest." Kuchiki Aojun paused. "Also, could you please stop calling me Teacher Ao from now on? It sounds weird."

"Now that you've joined the Gotei 13, you can call me Captain Kuchiki or Vice Captain Sojun, or you can just call me by my name."

“You don’t understand, calling her Teacher Cang makes it seem more intimate,” Aozaki Mayuki said with a smile. “But since you don’t like it, then never mind, Vice Captain Cang Jun.”

Kuchiki Sojun chuckled and shook his head, saying irritably:

"You brat, really..."

Upon hearing how Aozaki Mayuki addressed him, he seemed to suddenly realize something.

"Speaking of which, this is the first time we've met since you joined the Gotei 13, right? I heard you became the third seat of the second division."

"Then please guide me from now on, Third Seat of Shingetsu."

"Please take good care of me." Aozaki Mayuki smiled and nodded in response.

After saving Kuchiki Sōjun last time, he had been recuperating at home. This was indeed the first time the two had met since joining the Gotei 13.

The night breeze caressed the two of them, and Aozaki Mayuki could still smell the stench of blood.

He suddenly snapped out of his daze, "Wait..."