Shirou's clones number 30 million

"Although there is such a thing as a salary, the situation is different for each squad, so it is normal to receive it once a year."

"Moreover, in reality, the salary system is just a formality."

“Grim Reapers have long lifespans and no concept of time. The ones who would honestly collect their monthly salary are the odd ones out.”

"Of course, most Shinigami live in their respective squads' quarters and don't have any expenses, so they don't need to think about these things at all."

“The team doesn’t need money, but the Seireitei and Rukongai do,” Aizen laughed. “Without money, you can’t even go to the pleasure district.”

"No, Death doesn't pay when he goes out to eat or whore."

"It's wrong to take advantage of others for free! This kind of behavior is just abusing one's power for personal gain and using one's own strength to oppress ordinary spirits."

"That's true, but that's how everyone does it. As guardians of the Soul Society, it's not unreasonable for Shinigami to have some privileges."

"No, the Fifth Division is different. After my strict training, the members of our Fifth Division will pay money no matter where they go, whether it's Rukongai or Seireitei."

Kurosaki Isshin instantly understood and looked at Aizen in surprise:

"No wonder your expenses are so high. I think... your Fifth Division's financial situation must not be very good."

Hinamori Momo nodded repeatedly, thinking to herself:

It's not just bad, it's absolutely terrible, with losses almost every month.

"So, it's all up to you now," Aizen said with a smile.

Kurosaki Isshin's expression instantly tensed up, and he asked in a low voice:

"You're not planning to let me single-handedly raise the finances of your Fifth Division, are you?"

“Of course not.” Aizen smiled. “It’s not just you, it’s the Shiba family. It won’t take long; we can just make up for the next few decades.”

You're dreaming!

As someone who had served as the captain of the 10th Division, Kurosaki Isshin naturally knew roughly how much funding a division had.

Making up for decades of damage in one go would have been a devastating blow to the Shiba family a decade or so ago, enough to cripple them, let alone the Shiba family now.

Without their own Shiba family, their current situation is predictable.

Although the Shiba family still knows some people in the Seireitei, friends and acquaintances are ultimately not as reliable as family, and they cannot provide much help.

In other words, the Shinigami in the Seireitei don't value the Rukongai much; otherwise, the Shiba family would probably have lost everything long ago.

"In that case... please prepare a coffin as soon as possible, so that you won't not even have a place to lie down when the time comes."

“Money is just an external thing. The Shiba family has left behind some ancient books and materials, and I can give you a copy of them all.”

"No interest. Since money is just an external thing, why hold on to it? It's better to distribute it to those in need as soon as possible, so as to benefit the entire Soul Society."

At this point, Aizen continued, "..."

"To be honest, even if Captain Isshin doesn't agree, it doesn't really matter. I can just go to Rukongai to find Ms. Shiba Kukaku."

"If she knew that Captain Yixin was still alive and just needed some material things to smooth things over, she would be very happy to help."

"I suppose they would do it even if it meant going bankrupt?"

Kurosaki Isshin fell silent for a long time, then spoke in a slightly low voice:

"You won. How about two years?"

"You can't haggle like that, Captain Isshin. How about a fixed price, thirty years?"

"Three years."

"That's too little. With my capabilities, how can I accept this price? Twenty-nine years?"

Chapter 357 Even in prison, one must still study.

Chapter 357, Section 358: Even in Prison, One Must Still Study

Half an hour later, after seeing Aizen off, Kurosaki Isshin sat on the sofa and let out a heavy sigh:

"Ugh……"

"Dad, your surname used to be Shiba? Or a Shinigami? I've never heard you mention it before?" Kurosaki Ichigo couldn't help but ask.

"I originally wanted to interact with you as an ordinary person, but I never expected that you would become the Grim Reaper."

"I am..."

"No need to explain, I've already read the manga and know the reasons why you became a Grim Reaper."

Hearing the word "manga" from his own father, Ichigo Kurosaki's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but recall the scenes of being teased by his classmates at school these past few days.

Of course, they didn't think he could become the Grim Reaper; they just felt it was a wonderful coincidence and considered it a great topic of conversation.

"Aizen...! I never expected to have to cooperate with someone like that. Dad, just how strong is that guy?"

"I don't know. I'm not really familiar with him. To be honest, today is the first time I've truly met him."

Kurosaki Isshin sighed deeply, then turned to his two bewildered daughters, bowing his head in apology:

"I'm sorry, Xia Li, Youzi, I've dragged you into this."

"No, Dad doesn't need to apologize. We... are the ones who can't help at all."

Karin Kurosaki paused for a moment, then asked softly again:

"Dad, will we be arrested and thrown in jail?"

"I'm sorry, but don't worry, my family will be fine."

Kurosaki Isshin bowed his head again, apologizing while smiling and comforting her:

"I've already discussed it with Captain Aizen. As long as we spend more money, we can get him released without charge."

"So that's what you meant?" Karin Kurosaki looked surprised, thought for a moment, and then tentatively asked, "Then... is the money enough?"

"Don't worry, if it's not enough, we'll find a way to sell some of our belongings and we'll be able to scrape together the money."

"After that, will our family still be able to afford our current house? Will we end up homeless? I've heard from friends that there are many homeless people who wander the streets and scavenge for leftover expired food."

“Don’t worry, Captain Aizen doesn’t want money from the human world, but money from Soul Society. Moreover, I’m not paying him in cash, but rather some real estate in Rukongai.”

At this point, Kurosaki Isshin paused for a long time before continuing:

"Tomorrow I'll help you ask the school for leave and complete the short-term leave of absence procedures. Since you might not be able to come back for two or three months, remember to bring all your textbooks with you."

"Huh...? Why do we have to study in prison?" Kurosaki Ichigo asked, looking bewildered.

"It's okay if you don't do it that way, but then you'll have to be prepared to repeat a grade."

"Uh... I think I'll bring my textbooks instead."

……

Meanwhile, after leaving the Kurosaki family, Aizen quickly checked into a hotel.

It was the same hotel I stayed at last time, only the receptionist was different.

Just as Hinamori Momo was about to go upstairs, she suddenly noticed Aizen turning and heading towards the hotel entrance, and asked in surprise:

"Captain Aizen?"

"Well... this mission is basically complete. You are free to move around for the next three days."

Even if you say that, I have nowhere to go!

"That's true."

Aizen thought for a moment, then took out a wad of cash and placed it in her hand, saying with a smile:

"This is your activity fund for the next three days. You can use it for meals and sightseeing. By the way, this cannot be used in Soul Society, so it's better to use it as soon as possible."

"This... I still think..."

While hesitating, Aizen had already walked further and further away, leaving the hotel.

Seeing this, Hinamori Momo could only sigh.

Seriously, can't they have even a little bit of a sense of thrift?

Although the currencies of the human world and Soul Society are not interchangeable, it is precisely because they always spend money so extravagantly and have no sense of thrift that the team's funds are always so tight.

"Speaking of which, last time I came to the human world I was so focused on killing Hollows that I didn't get a chance to properly explore the streets. Let's take this opportunity to wander around."

"Oh, right, this headband has been used for a long time too..."

Of course, the current state that can be seen by humans is only Captain Aizen's ability.

If you want to go shopping in a human-run commercial street, you must make some other preparations.

Unlike Hinamori Momo, who was filled with anxiety and uncertainty, Aizen went straight to the Kubo family home after leaving the hotel.

Since I've finally come to this world, I might as well go and visit him. I wonder how he is doing now?

Soon after, Aizen encountered Kubo sitting on a bench on the street.

"Yo... Kubo."

"Mr. Aizen!"

Kubo suddenly stood up, looking at Aizen with an expression that suggested he was about to cry, his voice slightly hoarse:

"Great! I've finally met you."

"Long time no see, what's wrong, Kubo?" Aizen asked with a smile.

"Mr. Aizen, I suddenly feel like I can't draw anymore." Kubo said with great distress, "Even though Mr. Aizen has told me the whole plot, I feel inexplicably at a loss as I draw."

"I drew a ton of stuff for the plot and the comic panels, and I revised it again and again."

"After I got up this morning, I sat down at the table with a pencil in my hand, but I just couldn't draw anything."

"Even though the plot is all in my head, I have absolutely no idea how to write it down. I just sit there and keep spacing out."

"No, actually it wasn't today; it's been like this since last week."

"I managed to get by with the drafts I had saved up, but the problem has always been there, and the drafts will eventually run out."

Aizen seemed lost in thought. Although he couldn't understand Aizen's feelings, he could roughly grasp his emotions.

Are you scared?