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However, just as Matsushita Yusuke gave up on this idea, Aizen suddenly changed his mind.

"Others might not tell, but since it's Matsushita-kun, it's not a bad thing to reveal a little bit."

"...?"

Oh dear, has it really become a forgotten corner for Mother?

Why are people still fishing?!

Aizen Sousuke pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"My ability... is a special means of disguising certain things. Hmm, that's a bit vague, isn't it? To put it simply, it's about making others see what I want them to see."

Honestly.

Matsushita Yusuke was stunned when he heard this.

I was just trying to find out what was going on, but I didn't expect you to hand over the 'Burning Technique'!

Wow, is it really appropriate to just reveal the abilities of "Mirror Flower Water Moon" directly?

Yusuke Matsushita scratched the back of his head, his expression a mixture of confusion and seriousness—he genuinely couldn't figure it out, so his current reaction wasn't entirely fake.

"Um... Aizen-sensei, your ability isn't..."

"Yes, it's easy to fool people."

Aizen Sousuke smiled frankly as he looked at Matsushita Yusuke and spoke slowly.

"My Zanpakuto is called Kyoka Suigetsu. It can make others see unrealistic things through imagination... To be honest, it's quite a convenient ability if you use it for bad things."

"No, that's not what I meant..."

This feels like a dividing line.

The kind where choosing the wrong one means a bad ending...

"I don't think Aizen-sensei is the kind of person who would deliberately do bad things..."

Why would you think that?

Yeah, why?

miss you!

Yusuke Matsushita's survival crisis is at this crucial dividing line!

With his mind racing, he actually found the 'answer'.

"Your ability is called 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon,' right?"

Matsushita Yusuke raised his head slightly, meeting Aizen Sousuke's ambiguous smile, and said, word by word.

"Flowers in a mirror, the moon in the water. They are things that can be seen but not touched. Rather than deceiving people, I think it is more like a sense of estrangement and indifference."

The more you organize your thoughts, the clearer they become.

Soon, as his heartbeat gradually slowed, Matsushita Yusuke's tone became firm and powerful.

"I don't think this ability means that Aizen-sensei enjoys deceiving people."

As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the colder it gets.

Like scholars and poets raising their cups to invite the moon, savoring this serene and tranquil imagery.

But the monkey only knows how to bend down and try to catch the reflection in the water... How can such behavior not make people sigh and feel helpless?

026: The CG is out!

Aizen Sousuke's expression became somewhat subtle.

He looked intently at Matsushita Yusuke, then lowered his gaze downwards...

After a moment, as if he understood something, he showed a relieved smile.

This action made Matsushita Yusuke's heart skip a beat.

Holy crap, did the cutscene play after the check?

"I see."

Aizen Sousuke nodded slightly, and when he looked at Matsushita Yusuke again, his eyes gleamed with an indescribable light.

"Matsushita-kun...you are indeed a little different from other people."

How should this be understood?

Let's just assume Aizen is praising himself... After all, it's really hard to fathom the feelings of this powerful figure.

Yusuke Matsushita was still carefully considering his words when another task suddenly appeared before him.

[Trying to understand Aizen Sousuke's inner world]

[Synopsis: The higher you climb, the colder it gets… Souls in high positions are always lonely. He once sought someone who could resonate with him, but now that fantasy is gone. Try to engage in deeper conversation with him; perhaps you'll gain more.]

[Reward: Spiritual Pressure Level +5, Skill (Lonely Heart)]

Huh?!

Upon seeing this, Matsushita Yusuke couldn't help but murmur to himself.

It's certain that Aizen Sousuke has some psychological issues, after all, in the original work, Kurosaki Ichigo defeated Berserker in his Hogyoku form and later said that he felt loneliness from his sword.

It can only be said that the bartender was also using this method to indirectly illustrate Aizen Sousuke's inner changes.

Yusuke Matsushita hadn't expected that this problem seemed quite serious.

In this respect, one can only say that seeking validation is something everyone does. Even Aizen, who called himself a god, was no exception...

"Matsushita-kun?"

The person involved regained their senses slightly.

Looking up, he met Aizen Sousuke's gaze.

Somewhat awkwardly, Matsushita Yusuke lowered his head and nodded cautiously in response.

"Sorry! I was a little distracted just now and didn't listen carefully to what Aizen-sensei was saying..."

"It's alright. After studying for so long today, it's only natural that you're not fully focused."

Being understanding and considerate is also one of the characteristics that Aizen exhibits.

Yusuke Matsushita nodded in thanks.

"Let's leave it at that for today."

Surprisingly, it was Aizen Sousuke who took the initiative to end the conversation.

He slowly stood up, tidied his clothes, and smiled peacefully.

"After all, Matsushita-kun is already quite tired... so it would be better for him to go back and rest soon."

……Why?

It sounds a bit strange to say it like that.

But if the topic is ended so hastily, is my task considered complete or not?

While struggling with his thoughts, Matsushita Yusuke listened to the person beside him continue speaking.

"Instead of forcing ourselves to talk about unsatisfying topics today, let's schedule another time and go somewhere else to sit."

Aizen Sousuke tidied up the items on the table and said with a smile.

"Mr. Matsushita, are you free of time tomorrow... no, the day after tomorrow afternoon?"

"...???"

I love going on a date!

Ah, no...

This likely symbolizes that the level of affection is high enough to unlock the next stage of the story.

Considering Aizen Sousuke's personality and temperament, their relationship may have deepened somewhat, but it's probably not to the point of inviting him to join the team.

In addition...

Their strength is also a problem.

Both Tosen Kaname and Ichimaru Gin were chosen by Aizen Sousuke only after they had demonstrated their talents.

Therefore, considering this aspect, if Matsushita Yusuke wants to associate with this big shot, he not only needs to raise his favorability but also cannot neglect improving his strength.

Perhaps only by pursuing both simultaneously can one catch the eye of Aizen Sousuke.

Therefore, judging from the current situation...

'Our relationship has only just begun to progress a little?'

Good heavens.

If Bleach Online is really a game, then Aizen is definitely the most difficult character to win over...

With a sigh, Matsushita Yusuke nodded and readily agreed.

"No problem, Aizen-sensei, I'll make time for it the day after tomorrow!"

"Then let's contact each other again when the time comes, Matsushita-kun... Remember to get some rest these next few days."

After watching Aizen leave, Yusuke Matsushita's eyes lit up, and he saw something familiar.

[Task completion in progress... Claim your reward]

First, there's the increase in spiritual pressure level.

Because he has made some progress through other tasks in recent days, his current gain of 5 points has naturally increased his overall potential.

[Spiritual Pressure Level: 0] (Current maximum is 20)

It has been elevated to another level...

Yusuke Matsushita lowered his gaze and looked at his hands.

He kept repeating the motion of spreading his hands and then grasping. At the same time, his eyes flickered slightly, as if he had discovered something interesting, and his expression became somewhat subtle.

"It's different now..."

Yes, they're not quite the same.

Compared to his previous advancements, Matsushita Yusuke could now clearly feel the spiritual energy surging within his body.

Although I had experienced some of these things before, none of them were as vivid as this one.

If I had to describe it accurately...

Previously, they probably evolved from paramecia to insects... because the individuals were too small, even if there was an improvement, it wasn't very noticeable.

It's even difficult for people to feel a literal sense of 'reality'.

In comparison, this upgrade is basically like going from an earthworm to a beetle.

Shape, appearance, magnitude... all sorts of factors piled up and intersected together, piecing together a visual representation that allowed Matsushita Yusuke to clearly perceive the overall change in his spiritual power.

According to this theory...

'Even if you haven't reached the level of a true master, shouldn't you at least be at the level of a normal squad member?'

Honestly.

For someone who's using cheat codes, this progress isn't exactly fast.

Everyone else shouts about adding points to Deep Blue and ascending to godhood... but what about me?

It feels like giving Matsushita Yusuke a golden hoe; it looks respectable, but ultimately he still has to go out and cultivate the land himself.

This truly shows that labor is the most glorious thing...

Of course, Matsushita Yusuke didn't mean to complain.

After all, his previous experience fighting against the fake opponent had benefited him greatly.

Simply improving through the system is all 'brute force'; you can't just build muscle without real combat experience... you'll suffer a great loss later.

So it's better to take it one step at a time.

Learning a bit, playing for a while, taking your time to walk and stop, and enjoying the scenery along the way is certainly a good option.