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"Sōsuke, you go ahead; I'll follow behind."
"Sōsuke, am I blocking your view of the blackboard? If I am, just tell me, don't hesitate!"
"Sōsuke, you get your meal first, I'll wait until you're done!"
Aizen: "…"
Watching Yu Mikami at the cafeteria window, smiling and seemingly radiating a holy light, Aizen couldn't help but frown.
Although he was used to Yu Mikami's antics, such a display was quite unusual even for him.
After thinking for a few seconds, he asked, "Mikami, if there's something you need my help with, just say so."
Yu Mikami laughed, "What are you saying? Do I seem like the type to be nice only when I need something?"
"Yes."
"…"
After a few seconds of silence, Yu Mikami smiled again.
"Sōsuke, we're friends, right?"
Aizen looked at him questioningly but nodded.
He held himself in high regard and seldom acknowledged others as "friends."
Although Yu Mikami often gave him headaches, he was indeed a friend he recognized.
This was something he wouldn't deny, even in jest.
Seeing Aizen nod, Yu Mikami looked moved.
"Great, since we're friends, Sōsuke, promise me one thing."
"In the future, if you turn to evil, promise to spare me and not do anything weird to me."
Aizen shook his head in exasperation.
"Mikami, if something's wrong with your head, you can visit the 4th Division."
Saying this, he finished his meal and turned to leave.
Yu Mikami quickly grabbed him, "Wait, wait, wait, don't go yet. Promise me first."
"Alright, alright, I promise you."
Without giving it much thought, Aizen casually agreed and left.
Watching Aizen's departing figure, Yu Mikami chuckled to himself.
So what if he had awakened Kyouka Suigetsu? So what if he was overwhelmingly strong?
He still signed an unequal treaty under my influence, didn't he?
The sense of superiority surged within him.
Having begged successfully for a "get-out-of-jail-free card," Yu Mikami felt great.
On Aizen's side, seeing Yu Mikami bounce back to his carefree self was reassuring.
Not having lost his mind, that's good.
...
In the days that followed, Yu Mikami continued practicing "Ikkotsu."
Not to mention that his Zanpakutō hadn't awakened yet—even if it did, Yu Mikami didn't want to rely too much on its abilities.
In the world of Bleach, too many factors could affect a Zanpakutō.
Who could guarantee there wouldn't be another blade like Muramasa, capable of inciting a Zanpakutō to betray its owner?
In the Thousand-Year Blood War, Quincy could strip Shinigami of their Bankai, a terrifying thought indeed.
Setting aside these external factors, Zanpakutō were inherently fragile.
If damaged during Bankai, a Zanpakutō couldn't recover, permanently losing some of its power.
Is it a weapon for battle or something one must handle with extreme care?
Yu Mikami hoped his Zanpakutō would be like Aizen's, a special ability type.
In battle, it would only be used to deploy a skill and then could be put away.
Wouldn't that be ideal?
In his spare time, he occasionally wandered near the Kuchiki Family estate.
Although he didn't know how Sōjun Kuchiki was doing, the fact that the Kuchiki Family hadn't hung white cloths or held funerals indicated that Sōjun Kuchiki was still alive.
He initially wanted to inquire with Yoruichi Shihōin, but she hadn't sought him out at all, even for their weekend tutoring sessions.
...
Following the familiar stone path, Yu Mikami arrived at the 1st Division dojo.
As soon as he reached the area, he noticed that someone had arrived before him.
Three pairs of straw sandals were placed on the ground in front of the yard.
Inside the dojo, faint voices could be heard.
Seeing this scene, Yu Mikami paused, deciding to leave and wander around for a bit before returning to avoid overhearing something he shouldn't.
However, before he could turn around, Yamamoto Genryusai's voice rang out from inside.
"What are you standing out there for? Come in."
Yu Mikami scratched his head, removed his sandals, slid open the door, and stepped into the dojo.
Upon entering, he saw Yamamoto Genryusai standing in the center of the hall, leaning on his cane.
Opposite him were two "familiar faces."
One had long, slightly wavy brown hair, wore a straw hat, a flamboyant pink robe, and had two hairpins in his hair.
The other had a single white ponytail, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and wore a white Captain's haori.
8th Division Captain, Kyouraku Shunsui.
13th Division Captain, Ukitake Juhachiro!
As Yu Mikami entered, both turned their curious gazes toward him.
Shunsui adjusted his straw hat and grinned.
"So, you're the new genius disciple taken under the wing of Old Man Yamamoto?"
"I'm Kyouraku Shunsui; I suppose that makes me your senior."
Hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai glanced over at him.
The old man was about to speak when Yu Mikami quickly cupped his hands in salute.
"Junior Brother Yu Mikami greets Senior Brother!!"
Seeing Yu Mikami so readily play along, Ukitake Juhachiro was momentarily stunned.
The Little Junior Brother reminded him of some not-so-great memories.
Kyouraku Shunsui chuckled.
This Little Junior Brother was quite interesting.
He had known about Yamamoto Genryusai beginning lessons with Yu Mikami.
At the time, he had wanted to see what kind of genius caught the eye of Old Man Yamamoto, who hadn't taken on a disciple in centuries.
Unfortunately, the rebel disturbances had kept him busy.
Meeting today was indeed a pleasant surprise.
To his knowledge, Old Man Yamamoto hadn't officially accepted Yu Mikami as a disciple but was using the guise of teaching lessons to help him navigate political waters.
For someone with less audacity, being asked to call him "Senior Brother" would cause hesitation or reluctance.
But this Little Junior Brother took it in stride, calling him "Senior Brother" without hesitation, right in front of Old Man Yamamoto.
It reminded him of his own audacity in youth.
Ukitake smiled, "Nice to meet you, Mikami-kun. It's our first meeting."
"I'm Ukitake Juhachiro, also a disciple of Yamamoto Genryusai-sensei, pleased to make your acquaintance."
Yu Mikami saluted again, "Senior Brother Ukitake!!"
Hearing the title, Ukitake couldn't help but smile and nodded repeatedly.
"Cough, cough!!"
Just as Ukitake was about to continue, Yamamoto Genryusai coughed twice.
He squinted slightly, "Yu Mikami, you haven't forgotten our agreement from last week, have you?"
As he spoke, the old man exuded a palpable pressure.
He had decided to give Yu Mikami a memorable lesson, to ground him, and curb any overambition.
If Yu Mikami played dumb or acted defiant, he wouldn't mind letting the boy experience his teaching methods from hundreds of years ago.
Sensing the aura emanating from Yamamoto Genryusai, Shunsui and Ukitake instinctively showed signs of nervousness.
Shunsui looked over at Yu Mikami.
This Little Junior Brother sure had a knack for it—he'd only just started and was already provoking Old Man Yamamoto.
Ukitake swallowed hard.
In some ways, this Little Junior Brother seemed even bolder than Shunsui...
Under their gaze, Yu Mikami was momentarily taken aback.
Then, as if remembering something, he made a small sound of realization.
"Captain-Commander Lord, are you referring to the agreement to master all basic Hakudō techniques within a week so you'd teach me advanced techniques?"
"Well, I think I might not need that anymore."
Upon hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai displayed an unsettlingly kind smile.
Meanwhile, Ukitake and Shunsui both widened their eyes in disbelief.
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