Shirou's clones number 30 million

"Well... it's not too much trouble. Your two daughters are very sensible and have helped me a lot."

Aizen looked up at the sky and said casually:

"Cleaning, cooking, washing clothes—to be honest, I'm the one being taken care of."

"By the way, I've already sold your original residence. For the time being, your family will stay here temporarily."

"Huh...? That was fast?" Kurosaki Isshin frowned slightly. I only said "for you" and didn't hand over any formalities, yet it was still sold.

"Just one more question: who did you sell it to?"

"Soi Fon from the Second Division had always wanted to move to a big house with a bathtub, so I renovated it with some modern equipment and sold it to her for a high price."

Aizen paused, then added:

"She had an improper relationship with Yoruichi and always wanted to take a bath with him. After looking at the house, she immediately paid for the land deed without the slightest hesitation."

"That joke is kind of funny, but I'm really not in the mood for jokes right now, and I can't laugh at all."

As they were talking, Kurosaki Isshin suddenly realized that Aizen's expression didn't seem to be joking, and couldn't help but ask:

"Could this really be true? Soi Fon and Yoruichi are both women, right? I shouldn't be mistaken."

“They’re women, but it’s precisely because they’re all women that a bath together is so easy to do,” Aizen said casually.

"Uh... I didn't expect Soi Fon to be this kind of person."

"By the way, I should add that what I just said about Soi Fon's plans is just my personal speculation; she has never said anything like that."

Kurosaki Isshin was speechless. He thought it was true, but it turned out to be just his imagination.

"Captain Aizen, please don't spread rumors. It's bad for Yoruichi and Soi Fon's reputations."

"This is not a rumor. I have a pretty good eye for people. Otherwise, why would I sell your house to Soi Fon at such a high price?"

"It wasn't fake after all. I've really learned something new."

Even so, Kurosaki Isshin still harbored a slight suspicion and did not completely believe what Aizen said.

"Captain Aizen, I heard that Karin has become your apprentice?"

Chapter 362 This shouldn't be too much, right?

Chapter 362, Section 363: This shouldn't be too much, right?

"Well... I initially refused outright, but she made a condition that I couldn't refuse," Aizen said with a smile.

"What conditions?"

Kurosaki Isshin froze, then looked at Aizen with a tense expression.

"After she dies, she will join our Fifth Division and be loyal to me forever."

"You agreed?"

"With such a serious attitude and such a determined look in my eyes, it was hard for me to refuse."

Kurosaki Isshin fell silent, though he could actually picture the scene.

Unlike the wanderer with weak spiritual power, Karin is a genius like Ichigo, who has been able to see spirits since childhood.

Having her entire family captured and taken to Soul Society, witnessing such extraordinary events, she would definitely feel a longing for it.

Aizen's effortless victory over him was truly captivating.

In this situation, with neither he nor Masaki by her side, she must have hesitated for a long time over the past five days before finally deciding to become stronger herself to protect her family.

She probably felt it was a worthwhile trade to exchange her freedom after death for becoming Aizen's apprentice. Perhaps she also wanted to get closer to Aizen.

After all, as the head of the family, he had suffered a truly humiliating defeat at the hands of Aizen that day.

"I'm such a useless father."

Aizen smiled but didn't reply. Instead, he said:

"By the way, both of your daughters will be performing at tonight's New Year's Eve party, so please look forward to it."

"Huh...? You forced them?"

"How could that be? I never force anyone."

"Neither of them are the type to like being in the spotlight, so why would they volunteer to perform?"

"Haha... You should ask your daughter about that. By the way, are you going to make an appearance?"

"Me? I don't have any special talents either."

Kurosaki Isshin frowned slightly, thinking for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a suitable performance project.

"Any project is fine, there's no need to think too much about it."

Aizen smiled and then said:

"By the way, if you can shine at the party, it might change the mind of the Seireitei and make the Captain-Commander change his mind."

"I see. So that's why my two daughters volunteered to participate." Kurosaki Isshin sighed helplessly.

"And you? Do you want to participate?"

"Of course!"

This time, Kurosaki Isshin did not hesitate at all.

"My daughter is working hard for this family, how can I, as her father, fall behind?"

"Oh... So what are you going to perform?" Aizen asked with a smile. "Don't let it overlap with my performance. If that happens, you'll definitely be laughed at."

"Are you that confident? If you lose to me, you'll be the one who gets laughed at."

"Haha...maybe. So, what are you going to perform?"

"What about you?"

"Secret."

“In that case, I’ll keep it a secret too,” Kurosaki Isshin said without hesitation.

Aizen shook his head slightly and smiled in denial:

“That won’t do. As the organizer, I have the right to know the performance content of each contestant.”

Kurosaki Isshin's face darkened, and he said irritably:

"I perform Rakugo (similar to stand-up comedy), so it can't possibly overlap with yours, right?"

"No, I'm performing a sword dance this time."

"Sword dance? I'm not good at that kind of performance-style swordsmanship."

The two chatted for a while longer, then Kurosaki Isshin changed the subject and asked:

"Speaking of which, your squad is already incredibly busy, so why are you leisurely sunbathing here?"

"Well... it's after get off work now."

"Now? It's only just past lunch break!"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

"School doesn't let students leave this early, does it?"

"I am, after all, a team leader, and I have the privilege of leaving get off work at any time. That shouldn't be too much to ask, right?"

How many hours do you work a day?

"Hmm... the time varies. It can take anywhere from three to five hours to as little as ten minutes."

"Isn't this just a matter of clocking in and then going straight home? Is working in Soul Society this easy now?"

"Hinamori will handle the work; I don't need to."

"How much salary are you paying her? Do you want to work her to death?"

"The capable should do more, haha... Aren't bosses just people who sign off on documents, pay salaries, and take the blame at crucial moments?"

Sensing the teasing tone in Aizen's voice, Kurosaki Isshin didn't respond, but simply shook his head with a smile.

……

That evening, the Kurosaki family was invited by Aizen to attend a banquet at the Fifth Division's residence.

In the middle of the courtyard, dozens of tables were set up with delicious-looking food. Female Grim Reapers in casual clothes were constantly replenishing the ingredients and pouring wine and other drinks for each audience member.

A huge stage has been set up in the courtyard, but it is currently pitch black and nothing can be seen.

"Why do I suddenly have this feeling that I've stumbled into ancient times?" Kurosaki Ichigo muttered to himself unconsciously.

Just then, a strangely familiar voice suddenly came from the side:

"The Soul Society retains ancient customs, so the clothing and architecture naturally look similar to those of ancient times."

"Huh...? Rukia! When did you get here?" Kurosaki Ichigo looked at the newcomer with surprise.

After being apart for several days, Rukia seemed much more approachable.

"I heard you were captured by Soul Society, so I rushed back to see if I could rescue you," Rukia Kuchiki said with a smile. "I'm relieved to see you're alright."

"It's not exactly nothing, but anyway, thank you for your kindness."

As he spoke, Ichigo Kurosaki's gaze unconsciously drifted to Rukia's casual clothes, a pure white kimono that looked extremely beautiful.

"So you can wear clothes other than the Shinigami uniform?"

"Isn't this normal? Wearing a Shinigami outfit in a setting like this would be very conspicuous, wouldn't it?"

Hearing her say that, Kurosaki Ichigo unconsciously glanced at his Shinigami uniform, nodded slightly, and echoed her words:

"It is indeed very conspicuous."

"Ichigo, I've heard a lot of information, but what exactly happened?" Rukia Kuchiki leaned close to Ichigo Kurosaki's ear and whispered, "Why are you guys, who should be locked up awaiting execution, in the Fifth Division's base?"

"Sigh... I also want to know the result. From what I know, it's entirely old man Yamamoto who's unilaterally hostile towards us..."

Then, Ichigo Kurosaki quietly recounted what had happened over the past few days.

"I see. I didn't expect Captain Aizen to help you for such a reason. However, I can understand Captain Aizen's feelings."