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"I'm so glad you understand... By the way, are you hungry at this hour? Would you like something to eat?"

Want to eat something?

Yusuke Matsushita rubbed his stomach, but hadn't said anything yet.

Chojiro Sasaki glanced towards the door and then said with a smile.

"But it seems like only pork chop rice is left. Would you like some if you don't mind?"

204: Follow-up Response

Perhaps it's because of its feudal background.

Chojiro Sasaki himself was unaware of the 'dark humor' in his words.

Yusuke Matsushita choked a little, and while coughing repeatedly, he also shook his hand helplessly and gestured softly.

"Never mind... I'll just stay hungry, it'll be more comfortable that way."

Also.

"There are other team members who can prove that I did not leave the team tonight. Although they did not have face-to-face contact with me, they can also provide some 'proof of my presence'."

Cooperating with the work will also help clear his name of suspicion as soon as possible, and Matsushita Yusuke is quite willing to cooperate in this regard.

Chojiro Sasaki accepted the entire statement and indicated that he would verify it further in the future.

"That's all for now. I need to take care of some things... Captain Matsushita, feel free to ask the other members for help if you need anything."

"Ok, no problem."

Neither side was inclined to persist, and time passed slowly. After nearly an hour, Chojiro Sasaki returned.

When they met again, the expression on the guy's face was noticeably much gentler.

He looked at Matsushita Yusuke with a smile on his face, giving off a "you've passed" vibe.

"Captain Matsushita, thank you for your understanding and help with our work."

"You're welcome. I only spent a negligible amount of my time. Compared to you, I am ashamed of my own shortcomings."

Seeing Chojiro's embarrassed expression, Matsushita Yusuke felt that he understood Laura's feelings to some extent.

Playing with people like this is so much fun!

The thought that I was seen as an honest and simple person who would never do anything wrong made me feel terrible.

If they suddenly turn against us, I wonder how varied their expressions will be... Wow~ It's just too delicious.

With a touch of emotion, Matsushita Yusuke also offered his own words of blessing.

"I hope you can find clues soon. If there's anything I can do to help in the follow-up, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime."

"Definitely, definitely..."

Yusuke Matsushita left the First Division barracks, followed by Gin Ichimaru, who had become a huge eater.

This kid really doesn't hold back; as soon as he heard there was pork chop rice, he went and had a really good meal.

"Captain, the First Division's cooking is really good. Do you think we should poach their chef?"

"You're actually enjoying yourself..."

On the way back, Matsushita Yusuke suddenly stopped in his tracks, his expression changing slightly.

Gin Ichimaru, who was behind him, almost buried his head in his back. When he looked up again, he asked with a blank expression.

"Captain Matsushita, what's wrong?"

The latter lowered his gaze and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"It's nothing... I suddenly needed to use the restroom, I'll be right back."

There are quite a few public toilets inside the Seireitei. Gin Ichimaru glanced to the side and then let out a soft "oh".

It is only natural for people to have three urgent needs.

He leaned against the wall and watched as Matsushita Yusuke turned into the restroom.

And in the next instant.

Yusuke Matsushita simply walked out again, seemingly oblivious to everyone else.

He walked calmly in another direction, while Gin Ichimaru just stared at the entrance, seemingly oblivious to the fact that his captain had already left.

Yusuke Matsushita walked quickly until he stopped in front of a figure and bowed.

"Aizen-sensei..."

Aizen Sousuke, this man was secretly hiding in the corner, and just now he was communicating with Matsushita Yusuke through spiritual energy transmission.

This scene has a feeling of underground party members meeting secretly.

"Thank you for your hard work, Matsushita-kun."

Lao Lan's words were quite polite, after all, in a way, his subordinates had shielded him from disaster...

"It's quite tough, boss."

"..."

You're really not going to hold back, are you?!

"Ahem, getting back to the main topic... During your conversation with the vice-captain of the Sparrow Division, did he notice anything unusual?"

Without rushing to answer, Matsushita Yusuke lowered his gaze and pondered for a while.

He then nodded slightly and said.

"At least I don't think any key information has been revealed."

When your supervisor asks a question, it's best to think carefully before answering, as this will demonstrate your diligence... If you just give a casual reply, people will inevitably suspect that you're being perfunctory.

That's workplace wisdom!

"Since Matsushita-kun has said so, I can rest assured."

Although this statement is essentially a perfunctory gesture, hearing it in person is quite moving.

"Let's talk as we walk, and while we're at it, let's also go find Tosen."

"Okay, Aizen-sensei."

After a brief exchange along the way, the two quickly gained a general understanding of the current situation.

"As expected, the vice-captain of the Sparrow Division deliberately chose a different time for the questioning..."

According to Aizen, he should be the third captain to be paged. Matsushita Yusuke, on the other hand, is the sixth in order.

"The order itself probably doesn't mean anything special; it's probably just the result of shuffling it. It seems they really don't have any reliable information."

The torture process was basically the same as that of Matsushita Yusuke, except that considering Lao Lan's usual kind-hearted image, he was treated much more politely.

and so.

"What should we do now, Aizen-sensei?"

"Yes, let me think..."

Standing still, Aizen Sousuke looked up at the sky and pondered for a moment.

Then he turned around and said with a smile.

"Let's find a place to have a drink first, anyway, it's not Tosen's turn yet... It's not too late to explain after he arrives."

Since things have come to this, shall we have a drink first?

Upon hearing this, Matsushita Yusuke couldn't help but scratch his head, remarking that this leader was indeed very relaxed.

The two found a nearby izakaya and sat down. While they were drinking and exchanging toasts, Lao Lan took the opportunity to inquire about the specific situation of the virtual clone.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Yusuke Matsushita thought about it seriously for a while and found that there really wasn't one.

"Without any other means, the ability of this broken face is 'value enhancement' and 'restoration'. As long as there are still fragments left, like an earthworm cut in two, it can slowly return to its original state."

Even Aizen Sousuke, who had experienced so much and studied countless Arrancar, showed a rather sentimental expression after hearing this description.

"Where did you find this talent? I never expected there to be such a gifted person in Hueco Mundo... It's truly remarkable."

If you train them yourself, then they have to be stronger, right?

It's important to know that hatching eggs is usually much better than incubating wild ones!

205: Limited-time event returns

By the time everything settled down, more than a week had passed since the attack.

That seemingly high-profile operation to catch the traitor ultimately turned into an unsolved mystery.

But this is a reasonable outcome, after all, with the help of the illusory world, you wouldn't even have a clue how to catch people... What is the perfect crime? (Leans back tactically)

Compared to the modus operandi of other underground organizations, with Lao Lan providing cover, the Sky Club's life couldn't be more comfortable.

As is customary, a team captains' meeting was held as usual, but the disbandment process this time was slightly different.

"After the meeting, please wait a moment, as I have other matters to attend to."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's speech still deserves attention.

After the meeting ended, the team leaders remained where they were, waiting for the old man to return to the stage—this process was not very smooth, because Yamamoto had to go down and change his clothes again.

As people get older, they become particularly particular about these small, intricate details.

"What does the band leader, the conductor, want to tell us?"

While slacking off below, Matsushita Yusuke winked at Kyoraku Shunsui beside him and asked a question.

'You're his last disciple, you must know some inside information, right?'

The latter looked completely bewildered, then habitually adopted a helpless, resigned smile.

'How would I know such a thing...'

'Stop pretending, you lazy old man! Out of everyone here, you're clearly the most well-informed!'

Yusuke Matsushita then elbowed the other man in the shoulder.

MAN!

During this period, he drank quite a lot, so his attitude towards others naturally became much more easygoing.

Kyoraku Shunsui was left looking embarrassed, and finally sighed and shook his head helplessly.

With an expression that says, "I really can't do anything with you."

'Alright, alright, I only know a little bit... Come here.'

Yusuke Matsushita leaned closer, but only heard some keywords extracted by the other party.

"There's been some activity over in Hueco Mundo; apparently, we're about to begin our operation as well."

Of course, while saying this, Kyoraku Shunsui also expressed his doubts.

He couldn't understand why Soul Society would suddenly start targeting Hueco Mundo... but he couldn't say much about Captain-Commander Yamamoto's judgment.

After all, the old man has his own ideas.

However, the speaker meant no harm, but the listener took it to heart.

Yusuke Matsushita gave a thoughtful look, then nodded with a subtle expression.

As expected, we still can't avoid this 'topic'.

Of the four thugs who attacked Old Man Shan, it seems that the three traitors cannot be caught. So, we can only focus on the last viable lead.

The sphere!

Logically speaking, there is absolutely no problem; the flow is smooth and coherent, and it is easy to understand.

However... when it came to this topic, even Kyoraku Shunsui wore a rather worried expression.

'The Hueco Mundo is really difficult to deal with...'

Such concerns are entirely understandable, given that the Soul Society has maintained a stable situation for many years.

To freely enter and exit Hueco Mundo and Soul Society, one must inevitably go through a series of preparatory procedures... and Soul Society hasn't been busy with something like this for many years.