Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Yoruichi Shihouin seemed to sense his gaze and deliberately stretched her body.

A pair of soft little feet with curled toes, like exquisite works of art, making one want to hold them in the palm of one's hand and admire them carefully.

As Aozaki Mayuki was about to step forward to give the captain a foot massage, she noticed that there was another person standing next to her.

This person has a cute appearance, a petite figure, short black hair, and wears a black covert combat suit.

Aozaki Mayuki concluded that this was undoubtedly a cute little girl.

The little girl had rosy cheeks and looked a bit shy.

To Aozaki Mayuki's surprise, she realized that her embarrassment wasn't because of herself, but because of the captain in front of her who was trying to seduce her.

This is... a love rival!

Aozaki Mayuki was startled.

“Shingetsu, this is Hachiko Aya, from the Hachi family. From today onwards, she will officially become my bodyguard, codename Soi Fon,” said Yoruichi Shihouin. “Hachiko, this is Aozaki Shingetsu, the third seat. Say hello.”

"Yes, Yoruichi-sama." Soi Fon bowed and said to Aozaki Mayuki, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Aozaki Third Seat. Please take care of me."

Surprisingly formal...

Aozaki Mayuki raised an eyebrow slightly, understanding what Shihouin Yoruichi meant.

Soi Fon is probably the girl she mentioned as her "favorite type," and also the future captain of the Second Division.

The girl was still a bit immature at this time, and you could see the unique naivety of a young girl in her eyes and brows, but you could also vaguely see the shadow of the future.

Aozaki Mayuki estimated that she was no more than fifty years old.

To be able to become the commander-in-chief's personal guard at such a young age is already quite remarkable.

However, Aozaki Mayuki wouldn't be so naive as to ask Yoruichi if she sent him to see her to fulfill a promise.

After all, no one would feel happy to be given away as a gift.

Even if the so-called gift is just a simple meeting or getting to know each other.

"Please take good care of me." Aozaki Mayuki responded earnestly, turning to look at Yoruichi.

"So you called me over just to show off that you've gained a capable assistant?"

Upon hearing Aozaki Mayuki's disrespectful tone, Soi Fon was about to stand up and reprimand him when she was interrupted by Yoruichi Shihouin's wave of her hand.

“Of course not. This is Soi Fon’s first day in the Second Division as a member of the Royal Guard,” Yoruichi Shihouin said. “So, I’m asking you to show her around the Second Division. You don’t mind, do you?”

Aozaki Mayuki was somewhat surprised.

Making a new recruit from the Covert Forces a member of the Guard is a bit too risky...

Aozaki Mayuki led Soi Fon out of the office, turned around and asked:

"Bee, which one would you like to look at first?"

Soi Fon didn't speak, but looked at the paper door behind her.

Is Yoruichi's charm really that great...? Aozaki Mayuki wondered, as if she had forgotten who was the person who had been entangled with Yoruichi for a month in the underground training grounds.

"Want to stay in the captain's office?"

Soi Fon shook her head. "I want to stay by Yoruichi's side, but I will obey Yoruichi's orders and go to visit other places."

"You really do like Yoruichi!" Aozaki Mayuki exclaimed.

Soi Fon's face immediately turned red. "No, that's not it! It's just..."

"But I come from the Bee family, and the Bee family has always been proud to follow and protect the Shihouin family."

"I am not qualified to like Yoruichi-sama. It is enough for me to be able to protect Yoruichi-sama!"

Aozaki Mayuki was speechless, unsure whether to describe the girl as tsundere, easily embarrassed, or too bold.

It's really hard to tell whether she's denying it or confessing her feelings.

The passing team members seemed to have overheard the girl's words and looked at her with a somewhat strange expression.

Noticing the gazes around her, the girl immediately wilted and shrank back, "Did I embarrass Lord Yoruichi?"

Aozaki Mayuki covered her face.

Is this what they call being love-struck?

You should be the one worrying, little sister!

Chapter 96 Witnessing Strength

Surrounded by onlookers, Aozaki Mayuki led Soi Fon away from the trouble.

As the two walked down the street, he stroked his chin.

"Sui...Aya Hozumi, can I call you Soi-Feng from now on?"

He used to call her Soi-Fong in his previous life, so it was a bit strange for him to change his address all of a sudden.

Bee-tailed Aya paused for a moment, then nodded. "Of course."

Soi Fon was originally the codename of Aya Hachisho's grandmother. After Aya Hachisho joined the Covert Force, she inherited the codename.

As a lower-ranking noble family, the Feng family has always made a living by execution and assassination. Anyone who cannot join the execution army will be exiled by their clan.

Therefore, members of the Bee Family receive covert maneuver training from a young age.

For Aya Beesho, who received family training from a young age, it was perfectly normal to address each other by code names.

Therefore, she didn't think much about the request made by Aozaki Mayuki.

Aozaki Mayuki nodded. "Soi Fon, let's skip the office area for now. Next up are the training grounds and the Maggot Nest. Which would you like to go to first?"

"Where are you going... I just heard that Aozaki Third Seat and Yoruichi are on good terms, is that right?" Soi Fon didn't rush to answer, but instead asked another question.

Aozaki Mayuki sensed that the visitor had ill intentions, but still readily admitted, "That's right."

Soi Fon stopped in her tracks. "I want to go to the training grounds. It would be even better if I could witness the strength of the Third Seat Aozaki."

Upon hearing this, Aozaki Mayuki was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening.

This means they've discovered they're a love rival who wants to cause them trouble.

If it were anyone else, Aozaki Mayuki would have punched them and then left them on the side of the road without paying them any more attention.

But if the object of his affections is Soi Fon, he is willing to put in a little more patience.

With the girl in tow, Aozaki Mayuki entered the training ground and said with her head bowed, "Wait a moment."

As he spoke, he walked toward the Grim Reaper who was on guard to the side.

The Grim Reaper was somewhat surprised when he saw who it was.

He didn't say much, but led the two to one of the best training grounds for the Second Division. A wooden sign with the number "three" was hanging at the entrance of the training ground.

—This is the training ground exclusively for the third seat of the second division.

Aozaki Mayuki has always regarded the Maggot Nest as her training ground and has never been here before, which is why she needs someone to guide her.

Many of the team members who were training turned their attention to this.

They had never seen Aozaki Mazuki here before.

Everyone was curious when they saw Aozaki Mayuki bring a beautiful girl into the training ground.

Isn't Captain Aozaki afraid that the Legion Commander will be angry if he finds out?

In the crowd, a chubby boy with short black hair, who looked no older than Soi Fon, was watching the scene with an impatient expression.

"Don't break anything, or we'll have to pay for the repairs in the end."

Ōmaeda Noriyuki punched him on the head, "You brat, all you care about is money. Look carefully."

"Don't look down on me. Even I wouldn't dare say I can beat Zhenyue without a doubt!"

The chubby boy covered his head and stared wide-eyed, looking somewhat surprised.

My father's strength has been recognized by the head of the Shihōin family.

The reason why the Ōmaeda family has been able to maintain the position of vice-captain of the Second Division is not only because they are rich, but also because each generation has the ability to join the Onmitsukido.

His father, Noriyuki Ōmaeda, was a rare genius in the Ōmaeda family.

Ōmaeda Noriyuki raised the corners of his mouth, thinking that it would be good if he could inspire the kid's ambition.

However, he also knew that this was impossible.

This brat is only interested in money and food; I wonder who he learned that from.

He shook his head, and the thick gold chain around his neck swayed.

the other side,

Seeing that Aozaki Mayuki showed no intention of making a move, Soi Fon made a decision.

—She was going to take the initiative and let this scoundrel who stole Yoruichi's heart taste her own power.

Soi Fon took a deep breath, moved her feet, and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye.

As expected of someone born into the Bee family, who trained in stealth and mobility from a young age, Soi Fon uses Shunpo with great skill.

He vanished in an instant, then reappeared in front of Aozaki Mayuki in the next second.

Soi Fon flicked her right hand, and a chilling light flashed from it.

The Zanpakuto that was originally tucked at his waist was now in his hand.

As a Shinigami skilled in assassination, Soi Fon immediately launched a close-quarters attack, swift and fierce, not wanting to give Aozaki Mayuki a chance to retaliate.

Her Zanpakuto is of the small type, and every slash and thrust demonstrates the saying that every inch shorter is more dangerous.

Aozaki Mayuki acknowledged that her assassination skills were superb.

Unfortunately, in the face of absolute power, this level of slash cannot even be called an attack.

No matter how tricky the angle or how dangerous the move, without speed and power, everything loses its meaning.

Moreover, it seems that although the child doesn't like him, he doesn't intend to harm him.

As the sword was aimed at the vital point, the angle shifted slightly.