Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"Could it be that you..." Aozaki Mayuki exclaimed in surprise, reaching for her waist.

"You had a mission today, but you didn't go to the Second Division, that's why she came to find you," Matsumoto Rangiku said. "I explained the situation, and she told you to get some rest!"

Late at night, the maggot's nest in the area belonging to the Second Division was brightly lit.

Apart from Aozaki Mayuki, who is the third seat, all members of the inspection team were present, a rare occurrence.

Today is a day of torrential rain, with heavy downpours and strong winds.

The members of the inspection team stood motionless in the wind and rain, with only the lights from the Ghost Path flickering in the unsettling dense forest.

Second Division Captain Yoruichi Shihouin stood in the rain, nodding to the guards watching over the maggot nest.

A man's curses came from behind. Yoruichi Shihōin frowned. "I will personally escort Hirofumi Takasugi in. Is a separate cell ready?"

"Ready... Open the gate," Gin Ichimaru shouted, standing in front of the dungeon gate.

Hirofumi Takasugi may not be the most dangerous criminal in the Bug-Exorcising Nest, but he is certainly the most powerful criminal in history.

It would be too dangerous to keep him free like other dangerous individuals; he must be kept under strict solitary confinement.

Yoruichi Shihōin looked at the open door and escorted Hirofumi Takasugi into the dungeon, binding his hands, feet, and neck with special chains.

"You can't treat me like this! You know who I am!" Takasugi Hirofumi roared.

"Stop shouting, of course I know who you are."

Yoruichi Shihouin mocked.

"Being locked up here should make you realize that they've given up on you, haven't they?"

"You guys don't understand at all. Now that that idiot Rentaro Kumomi is dead, I'm even less likely to be abandoned," Hirofumi Takasugi sneered.

There are not many captain-level powerhouses in the Tsunayoshi branch family to begin with.

Aside from the branch family member who was placed under house arrest, and the spies planted in the Gotei 13.

He is the only remaining captain-level Shinigami from the Tsuna-Yashiro branch family.

His importance to the Tsunayo branch family is self-evident, and they would never give up on him.

In his view, he was imprisoned in the maggot's nest because other nobles interfered, not because of the Tsunayo family's wishes.

The fact that the Central 46th Bureau saved his life is the best proof of this.

"It seems you know quite a bit. If you can spill more useful information, I might consider improving your treatment," Yoruichi Shihouin said. "You haven't had this kind of hardship in a long time, have you?"

Hirofumi Takasugi was somewhat tempted, but he quickly calmed down, closed his eyes, and remained silent.

Clearly, he was more afraid of losing his life.

Chapter 91 Transcendent Gate

The next morning, at the 12th Division barracks.

"Here's what you wanted." Kisuke Urahara handed a protective suit and an accessory to Mazuki Aozaki.

“Received. Then give this to Miss Kiryu.” Aozaki Mayuki held out her hand and handed over a food box. “This is today’s special dish.”

Kisuke Urahara took the food box, weighed it in his hand, and confirmed that the goods were fine.

"Is your cooking really that delicious that the captain can't get enough of it?"

Kisuke Urahara had to admit that although his friend was not as intelligent as him, he had unexpected talents in many areas.

For example, when it comes to cooking, I'm nowhere near as good as him.

Kiryuu had eaten his cooking once, and then arranged for him to provide delivery services through Yorozuya.

When Aozaki Mayuki was training in Instantaneous Harm, he was nowhere to be seen for a month, and Hikifune Kiryu was so distraught that he couldn't eat or drink.

This temptation is truly terrifying.

"Of course, haven't you seen how plump and healthy Rangiku and Gin are? I've raised them to be so fair and plump!" Aozaki Mayuki said in a low voice, "If you want to sneak a bite, I'll pretend I don't know."

"No need. Captain Yizhou is very sensitive to numbers and weights. She can tell even if the weight is slightly different."

Kisuke Urahara looked shaken, apparently haunted by unpleasant memories. He then changed the subject...

"Tell me about the gift you want to give. The protective suit is fine for Kukaku to wear when she does experiments."

"As for the necklace, see the metal ornament in the middle? It can be pulled out and turned into a chain sword."

"However, since you asked me to make it this style, how you send it out is up to you."

Aozaki Mayuki looked at the necklace in her hand.

The necklace resembles a choker, with a diamond-shaped openwork silver metal plate in the center, from which a teardrop-shaped transparent crystal hangs.

Although he didn't understand how such a small thing could hide a chain sword, he didn't dwell on it too much when he thought about how Mayuri Kurotsuchi could hide a scythe in his ear.

Aozaki Mayuki carefully put the two items away and asked, "Kisuke, can you make a portal?"

Kisuke Urahara replied irritably, "No."

He knew that Aozaki Mayuki had become a nobleman, and that he wanted to establish a private portal to the next world.

But he simply said no, and he didn't lie.

"Could the Technology Development Bureau create a portal to another dimension?"

Aozaki Mayuki frowned and said, "I really didn't expect it to be so difficult to get a portal to another world."

This morning I searched all over the noble district but couldn't find a place to make or buy a Transcendental Gate, so I came to Kisuke Urahara for help.

Surprisingly, even someone of noble birth like Kisuke Urahara couldn't create a Transcendental Gate. It seems this thing is quite rare.

"As far as I know, the Technology Development Bureau doesn't have any information on this yet. You can ask Captain Hikifune; she might know how to make it," Kisuke Urahara replied.

As he spoke, Kisuke Urahara looked into the distance.

Aozaki Mayuki turned around, and a beautiful woman with purple hair walked over.

“Little True Moon, I really want to help you, but I’m sorry, I don’t know how to make a portal.” Kiryuu Hikifune scratched his head and said.

Aozaki Mayuki stroked her chin, "I see..."

Kiryu Hikifune said, "This is a very ancient technology, older than the existence of the Gotei 13."

"This technology is currently only kept in the hands of ancient nobles."

"If you really need it, maybe you can ask Captain Shihōin for help."

"As one of the oldest noble families in Soul Society, the Shihouin family should have the technology to create Transcendental Gates."

Aozaki Mayuki nodded.

Got it, I've just escaped the tiger's den and am now heading into the cat's den.

"Thank you, Ms. Kiryu!"

"You're welcome."

Yizhou Tongsheng waved his hand.

"If you really want to thank me, we can exchange cooking tips sometime. I've almost mastered the dishes you taught me last time, but I still can't quite get the heat right."

“Of course, I’ll definitely come when I have time,” Aozaki Mazuki chuckled.

When Kiryuki offered himself up, he was overjoyed and couldn't possibly refuse.

That afternoon, in the Second Division Captain's office.

"Either you don't come to work and sleep at home, or you come here and ask me for favors. Your position as the third seat is much more comfortable than mine as the team leader."

Yoruichi Shihouin rolled her eyes, crossed her arms, and looked quite adorable.

"Who am I sleeping at home for? Being a third seat is too difficult. You have to work and also have to deal with your boss..." Aozaki Mayuki sighed, "Sigh, it's embarrassing to talk about it, so let's not talk about it."

Feeling guilty, Yoruichi Shihōin blushed slightly, knowing that the other person was referring to her.

Seeing that her anger had subsided, Aozaki Mayuki said with a beaming smile, "Actually, I came here not only to ask for your help, but also to give you a gift."

What gift?

Aozaki Mayuki took out the accessory that Urahara Kisuke had given her from her bosom. "Here, this is it."

"You're quite thoughtful, aren't you!" Yoruichi Shihouin said with a broad smile.

She didn't notice anything amiss; on the contrary, she was delighted that Aozaki Mayuki knew her preferences.

Yoruichi has worn many necklaces of this style, and now she is wearing a similar bow necklace.

Aozaki Mayuki sat down next to Shihouin Yoruichi and personally put the necklace on her.

"This was specially commissioned from Kisuke. I designed the design myself. Pulling the decorative ornaments in front can trigger a mechanism to transform it into a chain sword. What do you think? Do you like it?"

“Yes, I like it very much.” Yoruichi Shihouin raised her head, like a proud swan.

"Since you have given me such a valuable gift, I cannot be impolite. I will take care of the interdimensional gate."

"That's not a good idea..." Aozaki Mayuki declined.

"What's wrong with that? As the dignified head of the Shihōin family, would I be stingy with a portal to another world?" Shihōin Yoruichi waved his hand and said magnanimously, "Just wait patiently."

"Well... alright then." Aozaki Mayuki hesitated slightly, but finally said in a low voice.

Fullbringers, get ready to cleanse yourselves of the Soul King fragments!

I wonder how much Aizen's investigation has gone on since he went to the human world.

Aozaki Mayuki looked up at Yoruichi Shihouin standing in front of the mirror and the gift around her neck, and her eyes lit up.

He walked up to Yoruichi Shihouin and whispered something in her ear.

"Are you crazy?" Yoruichi Shihouin exclaimed in surprise.

"Don't forget you also promised me two requests. Are you going to go back on your word, Captain of the Second Division, Head of the Shihōin Family, Yoruichi Shihōin?"

Aozaki Mayuki shook her head in disappointment.

"If you can't do it, I have nothing to say. But it seems that Lord Yoruichi's promise isn't worth much anyway."

"Since you're saying that, I'll do as you say." Shihouin gritted his teeth and locked the doors and windows of his office.

She sat in her seat, her body gradually shrinking until she was nothing but a pile of clothes.