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"Please use it. Although I'm not a professional... I'm only a little confident when it comes to brewing matcha."

Since things have come to this, what else is there to say?

Brothers, I'll do it!

Yusuke Matsushita downed the drink in one gulp, smacking his lips as if he was savoring the aftertaste—but in reality, the matcha really did leave a slightly sticky residue on his mouth…

"How are you feeling, Matsushita-kun?"

Asking me for my thoughts would be asking too much, since my experience right now is pretty much like Pigsy eating ginseng fruit.

You can't taste anything at all.

Fortunately, Matsushita Yusuke also has a mission system.

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

[Tea Ceremony +5... Your tea ceremony knowledge has been fully accumulated and upgraded to the skill 'Tea Ceremony Appreciation']

In a moment of confusion, a flood of information rushed into his mind, allowing Yusuke Matsushita to complete the process of creating this product category from scratch in an instant.

His gaze deepened, and now, as he looked at the soup bowl in his hand, his tone became low and full of confidence.

"The tea brewed by Aizen-sensei was at the right temperature, and the bitterness was just right... However, compared to the matcha on the market, it seemed to have a slightly subtle aftertaste... This is something that I'm a little concerned about."

Aizen Sousuke's expression shifted slightly, and then his eyes visibly brightened a little.

"Can you taste the difference?"

He leaned forward slightly, like a refined artist who thought he was talking to a brick wall, but the brick wall actually understood, and his tone became somewhat subtle.

"This is a newly brewed tea that I personally prepared. I did indeed 'tamper' with it a bit... I didn't expect Mr. Matsushita to know about these things as well."

"It's just a gut feeling... Aizen-sensei, you flatter me."

Thankfully, I have the mission system, so I managed to 'catch a hit' this time.

at the same time.

Matsushita Yusuke also clearly sensed that Aizen Sousuke's gaze towards him was noticeably different from before.

"I never expected that Matsushita-kun's hobbies would be somewhat similar to mine, that's really..."

With his lips trembling, Aizen Sousuke lowered his gaze. After a moment, as if he had finally made up his mind, he softly revealed his true feelings.

"What an unexpected twist of fate..."

This is exactly the effect I wanted!

Otherwise, how could he become familiar with Aizen Sousuke?

If you want to join his Wonderful Squad, it's essential to find a way to please this big boss first.

It's no exaggeration to say that if Aizen Sousuke's hobby was sea fishing, Matsushita Yusuke would immediately go and learn to dive so that he could catch fish on Aizen's hook the next time they went out to sea together!

There's no other way; you have to resort to any means to get the reward!

"Teacher Aizen, I actually have a few other questions about calligraphy..."

It was still a topic that interested him, and Aizen Sousuke was quickly drawn in, curiously chiming in.

"Any new problems? No problem... just say it."

He was happy to answer the students' questions, and after hearing their detailed descriptions, the admiration in his eyes increased even more.

"Matsushita-kun, you're making really fast progress. I didn't expect you to be ahead of me by a whole lot again."

While Aizen Sousuke's evaluation, in itself, can be considered a form of flattery... in reality, his sentiments at this moment are more of a statement.

Because Matsushita Yusuke's learning efficiency is indeed surprising.

The process of acquiring basic abilities through the task panel and then refining them into skills is itself the result of extracting and condensing behaviors.

Having mastered the "Yan style" calligraphy technique, Matsushita Yusuke's current level of skill far surpasses that of his classmates!

Therefore, it is quite normal for Aizen to praise him.

genius?

I've been doing it for a long time (proud face)!

007: [Reward: +1 to all five Zanpakuto types]

He didn't linger in Aizen's praise for long. Soon, as he calmed down and his emotions settled, Matsushita Yusuke returned to his usual self.

The purpose of my performance was to make Aizen Sousuke aware of my uniqueness.

At the same time, you also need to arouse enough interest in the other party...

Therefore, it's time for Yusuke Matsushita to move on to the next stage.

"Aizen-sensei, I actually have a few other questions I'd like to ask you..."

Seeing that Matsushita Yusuke's expression had become serious, Aizen Sousuke slightly suppressed his smile and nodded solemnly instead.

"Yes, I'm happy to help in any way I can."

So, is it normal for people with this kind of personality not to say everything they want to say?

Forget it, let's not pursue it further.

Matsushita Yusuke let out a soft breath, reached for his waist, and at that moment took out the weapon hanging at his waist...

Zanpakuto.

"Actually, during the week that Aizen-sensei was away, I had already applied to the academy and received this Asauchi."

Aizen Sousuke's gaze naturally fell downwards.

Blade object.

It is sharp enough to be a weapon against the enemy, and it is also the source of death's confidence.

Did the person involved notice? Matsushita Yusuke felt that Aizen Sousuke's gaze had turned slightly gloomy for a moment.

However, this change was well concealed from his eyes. After a moment, Aizen Sousuke raised his head again, his gaze returning to its usual calm, and he said with a light laugh.

"Is this Asauchi... Is there anything you particularly want to ask me?"

Yusuke Matsushita nodded slightly, then said softly.

"I want to know, as a Shinigami, how exactly does one achieve 'Shikai'?"

Initial explanation.

As a rudimentary means of death, it is also an initial attempt to unleash power.

In fact, there are quite a few people who can achieve this level. In the original work, those who can achieve this level are basically qualified to serve as the head officer of one of the thirteen squads.

Therefore, all things considered, the number of people who can master this skill is very small—searching the entire Soul Society, there are probably only a few hundred people who can achieve this level.

So when Aizen Sousuke heard this question, his first reaction was to tilt his head.

Then the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, until finally he burst out laughing.

"Mr. Matsushita's goals are quite ambitious, but... for the current stage, wouldn't it be better to lower them a bit for now?"

after all……

"If someone can unleash their power immediately after acquiring their Zanpakuto, then the word 'genius' alone cannot describe them."

Thinking about it carefully, it does seem to be true.

Yusuke Matsushita smiled somewhat awkwardly.

It can only be said that because of the content of the comics, his understanding of these things was somewhat superficial.

After all, the original story is basically told from Ichigo Kurosaki's perspective.

Who is Strawberry Bro?

A permanent Shikai, a condensed Bankai—a few days of intensive training can give you the complete Pro version… If pushed to the limit, any random substitute fighter could easily beat Big White to a pulp and break his defenses.

If we think about it from a more normal person's perspective, these stories are obviously a bit too 'magical'.

Although Yusuke Matsushita was already a student at the academy, this kind of preconceived notion somewhat influenced his specific judgment.

The person involved is still thinking about how to apologize.

However, before he could even speak, Aizen Sousuke exhaled softly and slowly said.

"However, having a broad vision in the simplest sense is not necessarily a bad thing."

Only with ambition can one have goals.

Having a goal provides more concrete motivation.

As for Aizen Sousuke... he never underestimated someone who was talented, ambitious, and had goals.

"Since Matsushita-kun asked me for help, I definitely have to respond."

Aizen Sousuke lowered his hands, adjusted his chair, and looked in Matsushita Yusuke's direction.

His expression was sincere, his attitude serious, and even his tone became slightly lower.

"Well then, let me ask a question first."

"Please speak, Mr. Aizen."

"Why did Matsushita-kun come to me to ask about this?"

What is the reason?

Am I special? Or have you seen something more extraordinary? Are you trying to verify some hypothesis in this way?

Although not explicitly stated, another kind of 'language' and 'attitude' hidden deep within Aizen Sousuke was also silently concealed beneath his words at this moment.

Yusuke Matsushita then delivered the speech he had prepared long ago.

"Because Aizen-sensei is the strongest Shinigami I've ever come into contact with."

He spread his hands and said with a smile.

"Now, after searching the entire Shinigami Academy, only Aizen-sensei is a confirmed lieutenant of the Fifth Division, right? To be honest... if I want to learn about this, your opinion is currently the most authoritative."

Aizen Sousuke was slightly taken aback.

Then, as if pondering and realizing what had happened, he couldn't help but show a helpless yet wistful expression.

That seems to be true...

The academic background of the Shinigami Academy is indeed strong, but when it comes to the teachers who are stationed here, it seems that the only one who can boast about their background is him, the 'Vice Captain of the Fifth Division'.

After a moment of utter amusement, Aizen Sousuke's expression subtly shifted, quickly returning to a serious demeanor.

He got back into focus, lowering his gaze as he pondered.

"Okay, then... let me think about it..."

Aizen Sousuke adjusted his posture, gently rubbing his chin, his eyes revealing a thoughtful glint, before slowly speaking.

"Normally, if a Shinigami wants to unleash his power, the first thing he has to do is to 'talk' to his Zanpakuto."

It's just very basic content.

For Aizen Sousuke now, it's like giving a working person a problem to solve with a linear equation in two variables.

While it's not particularly difficult, some people do need to think about it before they can do it—it's a kind of muscle memory rather than a thought process.

"This kind of dialogue, in more professional terms, is 'sword Zen' in the literal sense. Through this method, the Shinigami and the sword spirit communicate, and over time... they can learn about their own power and thus unleash their Zanpakuto."

Oh oh oh.

I learned some knowledge that I don't seem to need...

At the same time, familiar images appeared before Yusuke Matsushita's eyes.

[Learning Zanpakuto usage techniques under Aizen Sousuke]

[Note: You are seeking guidance from a hidden giant whose insights and knowledge far surpass those of others of the same kind. How much will you, however, gain from him?]

[Reward: +1 to all five Zanpakuto types]

008: Spiritual Pressure Level

I saw what I expected.

But as it turns out, Matsushita Yusuke seems to have underestimated Aizen Sousuke.