Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

I feel like I've seen that child somewhere before... I'll ask Lisa next time.

Aozaki Mayuki shook her head, temporarily setting aside her inexplicable curiosity, and continued on her way to her destination.

After several days of rain, Seireitei finally welcomed a sunny and pleasant day.

Without anyone noticing, the number of passersby decreased significantly.

Aozaki Mayuki walked briskly to the gate of the 12th Division barracks and informed the Shinigami on guard.

The Grim Reaper on guard seemed to have known he was coming, and opened the door to let him in.

Aozaki Mayuki walked along the clean and tidy corridor toward the captain's dormitory.

His target was there, or more precisely, it was Hikifune Kiryu, who lived there.

He came to a paper door, reached out his hand, and gently knocked.

"Ms. Kiryu."

"Please come in." A muffled voice came from inside the room.

Aozaki Mayuki opened the paper door.

Inside the room, Kiryu sat cross-legged on the floor, chewing something, with a book on his lap and tea and snacks beside him.

When Aozaki Mayuki saw the cover, she knew that this woman was completely different from Yadomaru Lisa, whose mind was full of strange nonsense.

This is a true food lover, someone whose mouth waters just looking at the black and white text and pictures in the book.

Noticing Aozaki Mayuki's gaze, Hikifune Kiryu smiled slightly, looking a little embarrassed.

Food is scarce in Soul Society.

The nobles live the best lives here.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly luxurious lifestyle of the nobility, with their exquisitely crafted food; it's really nothing more than that.

There are delicious foods, but you can only eat a few of them over and over again.

Even the best food can become tiresome if you eat too much of it.

She picked up a book that looked like a cookbook and handed it to Aozaki Mayuki.

"Look, Zhenyue, these dishes look pretty good, don't they? These are good stuff that I got from the chefs in the noble street."

"The dishes they make are only for nobles to enjoy." Kiryu suddenly clapped his hands. "Speaking of which, you are a noble now, so you must have eaten these dishes before."

"Let me see." Aozaki Mayuki took the book.

The book introduces local Japanese cuisine, which is not much different from what we eat in the modern world.

At that time, Japan was just beginning to engage with the world and was incomparable to the developed countries of later generations; the variety of its cuisine was still limited.

The recipes introduced in the book mostly emphasize the natural flavor of the ingredients and have a light taste.

But in fact, the people of Seireitei, like Aozaki Mayuki, generally have a preference for strong flavors.

The recipes in the book are elaborate and beautifully presented, but they may not actually be that delicious.

Perhaps in Kiryuki Hikifune's opinion, this food was already quite good.

But for him, a time traveler who never skimped on food and had learned many different cuisines, this was completely unsatisfying.

"These dishes look good, but as for the taste, they're too bland. I don't like them," Aozaki Mayuki commented objectively.

"If you want to eat these aristocratic dishes, I can cook them for you."

Despite this, Aozaki Mayuki showed no intention of making a move.

He knew that Kiryuki, like himself, preferred strongly flavored food.

"Then forget it." Kiryuu waved his hand, instantly losing interest in the book.

Aozaki Mayuki thought for a moment and said, "I'll teach you how to make fried food today. It's very simple to make and will suit your taste."

Fried foods are high in calories and can easily lead to obesity.

Aozaki Mayuki is not prone to gaining weight, but he knows that Hikifune Kiryu has the potential to gain weight.

However, considering that she can lose weight by consuming spiritual pressure, I feel that gaining weight is not a big deal.

You can't kill off her desire for food just because she'll gain weight.

That Yizhou Tongsheng is probably going to break ties with him on the spot.

Besides, she can lose weight whenever she wants, so there's even less of a problem.

Aozaki Mayuki wandered around the room by herself and opened another door.

Inside is a kitchen.

Because of Kiryu's love for food, she converted part of the captain's dormitory into a kitchen.

This wasn't Aozaki Mayuki's first time here. She skillfully opened the cabinet and took out various ingredients.

Kiryuu, having completely lost his captain's authority, followed behind him like a little shadow.

Seeing Aozaki Mayuki's serious expression, she even took out her notebook and started taking notes.

Standing in front of the kitchen counter,

Even though Aozaki Mayuki had seen it many times, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

The kitchenware is more complete than his.

She can find all kinds of kitchen utensils from the Soul Society of this era here.

Under Kiryu's watchful eye, Mayuki Aozaki began cooking with practiced ease.

Because Kiryu Hikifune was looking at him, Mazuki Aozaki was full of energy.

His purpose in coming here was certainly not to cook, but rather for the elegant and mature woman behind him.

There's a saying... the way to win someone's heart is through their stomach.

Aozaki Mayuki didn't know if this statement would work on others.

But after spending several days together, he realized that this phrase was perfectly suited to Hikifune Kiryu.

Chapter 95 Little Sister

Kiryuki ate with his chest heaving, while Mayuki Aozaki gazed at the beautiful mountain scenery and pretended to be indifferent as he sipped his tea.

At this point, he had completely lost interest in cooking.

There was no way around it; the beautiful woman enjoying the meal had captured his attention.

Under the watchful gaze of Aozaki Mayuki, Hikifune Kiryu initially managed to maintain his elegance.

Then the chewing motions quickened, and they gradually began to enjoy their meal.

Aozaki Mayuki looked at her with a smile.

I'm thinking about what I should teach her next time I come.

Fried foods are easy to learn to make, and it's easy to get tired of them... This is also part of the plan.

Knowing that Kiryuki Hikifune had a large appetite, Aozaki Mayuki specially prepared a meal for five people.

In just over ten minutes, she single-handedly devoured them all...

Kiryu wiped his shiny, sexy lips clean, patted his flat stomach, and prepared to get down to business.

She invited Aozaki Mayuki not primarily for the food, but to learn cooking skills.

Kiryu returned to the kitchen, followed closely by Mayuki Aozaki, who began to teach her one-on-one, step-by-step.

It wasn't until dusk, after achieving their respective goals, that the two parted ways, satisfied with what they had accomplished.

Aozaki Mayuki bids farewell to Hikifune Kiryu, leaves the 12th Division, and returns to his mansion in the aristocratic district to discuss profound academic issues regarding the creation of a little Shinigami with Matsumoto Rangiku.

The next day, Aozaki Mayuki and Ichimaru Gin went to the Second Division's cafeteria for breakfast.

Although Aozaki Mayuki is a nobleman, the Second Division is jointly managed by the noblest and the wealthiest noblemen.

The food in the cafeteria was in no way inferior to the dishes prepared by chefs in aristocratic households.

Neither of them complained about the Second Division's cafeteria; it was undoubtedly the best choice when they were too lazy to cook.

After finishing his meal, Aozaki Mayuki left his work to Ichimaru Gin and headed towards the maggot's nest.

He was going to find the new inhabitants of the maggot's nest.

If it's appropriate, I'll also ask this new resident to help me with my spiritual practice.

Just as I stepped out of the Second Division barracks, I suddenly heard shouts from behind me.

"Third Seat of True Moon, please wait!"

"If you have a job, just ask Yin. Why are you looking for me?" Hearing the familiar voice, Aozaki Mayuki muttered to herself in confusion and looked behind her.

A large, stout man with a brown pompadour hairstyle and a thick gold chain stood in front of him.

My old acquaintance, Noriyuki Omaeda.

"Is something the matter?" Aozaki Mayuki asked, puzzled.

As the vice-captain, Ōmaeda Kinosugu only contacts him when he needs to give work instructions.

Having been in the Second Division for so long, he already knew that Gin Ichimaru was in charge of his work.

"The captain wants to see you," said Noriyuki Ōmaeda.

Aozaki Mayuki looked suspicious.

What does Yoruichi want from me? Does she want to play Cat vs. Dragon again?

Led by Ōmaeda Kinosuki, Aozaki Mazuki arrived at the captain's office.

After receiving a response, Ōmaeda Noriyuki bowed and withdrew.

Aozaki Mayuki opened the door and saw Shihouin sitting in a seat that resembled a legless sofa.

Her small, delicate feet, bare of socks, were laid out seductively on a soft mat.

Aozaki Mayuki went through a fierce internal struggle before reluctantly looking away.