"Then I'll follow your arrangements this time. By the way, if we want to move around in the living world, we need Gigai, right?", Rosse glanced at the surroundings, clearly sensing how extremely thin the spiritual particles were in the living world.
If the Soul Society was the world of spirit particles, then the living world was the world of matter, a physical world.
And right now they were in spiritual form. Ordinary people would not be able to see them at all.
"Of course we need them, but don't worry, I've prepared everything already," Matsumoto Rangiku chuckled and pulled two spheres out from her chest.
"The very first two portable Gigai models, the latest version from the Technology Development Bureau."
"The Technology Development Bureau sells these? They definitely aren't needed for this mission, right?", Rosse asked in surprise.
"The Technology Development Bureau needs funding too. And we're not short on money now," Rangiku patted her ample chest with the aura of a rich woman.
Ever since extorting the Eleventh Division, the Tenth Division really was well-off.
"Um," Hinamori Momo, listening to Rosse and Rangiku chatting like no one else existed, spoke up weakly.
"Rangiku, isn't this kind of bad… shouldn't we hurry and bring Tsuneyashiro Tokikawa back?"
"Oh come on, what does it matter? We're supposed to investigate his whereabouts. It's not like we've found any trace yet. Who knows how long the investigation will take?"
Rangiku giggled, wrapped an arm around Hinamori, and pulled her aside to do some persuasion.
If her partner wasn't willing to slack off, how was she supposed to slack off?
If she didn't slack off, how was she going to drink more of the living world's alcohol?
"Captain Rosse, leave the investigation to me. You and your lieutenant can enjoy yourselves," Aizen lightly adjusted his glasses, wearing the warmest, most approachable smile.
But in Rosse's eyes, it was all just appearance. Aizen wasn't even pretending anymore. He was using Kyoka Suigetsu to simulate a friendly expression.
In reality, the Aizen in front of him didn't have a single expression at all.
"Then I'll leave it to Captain Aizen."
Rosse and Aizen exchanged a look, both fully aware of the truth.
This whole affair was orchestrated entirely by Aizen. There was no need to investigate anything.
And Rosse's reason for coming to the living world wasn't Tsuneyashiro Tokikawa either. He simply needed a plausible excuse.
In truth, even without this incident, Rosse would have come to the living world on his own.
But since Aizen managed to deduce his true purpose just from a few pieces of information, Rosse didn't mind letting him witness something interesting.
After all, Rosse never hesitated to reward the clever.
"Rangiku, let's go. Captain Aizen will handle the investigation. Let's find a place to settle down first."
Rangiku, who had been giving Hinamori a pep talk, froze for a moment, then ran back immediately without hesitation.
Seeing this, Hinamori didn't even have the energy to complain.
'Really, every time something serious happens, Rangiku is always like this.'
But Hinamori didn't say anything. In her heart, although the one she admired most was Aizen, like Hitsugaya she also saw Rangiku as her benefactor.
If not for Rangiku, she and Hitsugaya's grandmother wouldn't have been able to pass away peacefully in Rukongai.
Just that gratitude alone made her unable to speak harshly to Rangiku.
And besides… Being alone with her captain in the living world to investigate… that was something she could only dream about. She didn't want Rangiku interfering at all.
When Rosse and Aizen appeared in the living world, at least a few people noticed.
Aizen hid his spiritual pressure, but Rosse had his at captain level the whole time.
Though it was only around Sui Feng's level, it was more than enough to draw attention from certain people in the living world.
But they only took note for a moment. Most chose to ignore it.
Anyone who dared release spiritual pressure so openly was probably a captain of the Gotei 13. They weren't about to get involved.
Since it was nighttime, Rosse and Rangiku didn't bother choosing. They simply picked a five-star hotel as their temporary base.
As for identity registration and payments, neither had any intention of spending money. They just found an empty room and moved in.
In this regard, the two of them were perfect examples of being carefree.
"Wow! As expected, being with you makes everything better. This hotel bed is way too soft!"
Rangiku sprawled across the large hotel bed, her voluptuous body pressing into the mattress, her face filled with satisfaction.
This was her first time staying in a place like this. Before, even though she could alter ordinary people's perception and didn't fear being discovered, she always moved in groups, so she couldn't act freely.
The only time she acted alone was when Captain Shiba went missing in the living world, and she definitely wasn't in the mood to have fun then.
"If it feels good, then let's stay a few days. There's no time limit on this mission anyway," Rosse said with a smile.
"That's not really proper… this mission came directly from Central 46."
Rangiku was tempted, but once she remembered it wasn't just the two of them and they had to bring someone back, she felt she still needed to be responsible.
"A mission from Central 46 is just a mission. We're the Gotei 13. If anything goes wrong, they'll come to me," Rosse smiled. He didn't mind enjoying himself for a while.
Compared to the living world, the Soul Society was nowhere near as comfortable.
"Alright, I'll listen to you!"
Rangiku laughed sweetly. Having such a reliable captain was heaven for a slacker like her.
Compared to him, the previous Captain Shiba was nothing.
"So, what now? Want to go out for a walk or stay here?", Rosse asked.
Since he was acting with Rangiku, he didn't plan to reveal how familiar he was with the living world. It was better to let her lead.
"Captain, I'm going to take a bath first. Then we can head out together. But don't you dare peek," Rangiku threw him a flirtatious look, sat up from the bed, and happily ran into the bathroom.
Rosse just smiled.
If she wanted him to peek, she should probably not lock the bathroom door.
He sat on the bed and quietly closed his eyes.
He was in no rush to enjoy Rangiku. With only a few days left before Yhwach's Auswahlen, it was time to set things up.
Aside from coming here himself, he had also mobilized forces from Hueco Mundo.
This time, even if the butterfly effect meant that man didn't die, Rosse would personally give him an accident.
Bodies could be destroyed, but spirits needed to be preserved.
A few days later, he would taste that delicacy first.
Before long, Rangiku came out refreshed. She wasn't disappointed at all that Rosse didn't peek.
In her mind, Rosse had always been someone deeply trustworthy.
If she didn't trust him, she wouldn't have walked into the bathroom with such confidence.
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