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For a considerable period afterward, Aozaki Reiji continued to live his usual uneventful and calm life.
Each day was spent either performing Arrancar transformations for Menos Grande in Hueco Mundo or engaging in romantic dalliances with female Arrancar.
His life was remarkably monotonous, one might say, extremely dull.
In reality, he truly didn't have much to worry about.
With Aizen and Tōsen Kaname, along with a host of Arrancar, holding down Hueco Mundo, Aozaki Reiji didn't need to exert much effort; the entire Hueco Mundo was peaceful and serene.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Arrancar and Aizen, the reconstruction of Las Noches was progressing at Shunpo and was nearing completion.
Aozaki Reiji frequently appeared at the renovation site, pointing and commenting on various aspects of the construction.
Occasionally, when the mood struck him, he would even personally take charge and participate in some of the designs.
For example, to showcase his unparalleled achievement in unifying Hueco Mundo, he once ordered Aizen to cast two colossal statues on either side of Las Noches' main gate, one on the left and one on the right, standing with long swords pointed skyward to highlight his towering grandeur.
After hearing Aozaki Reiji's suggestions, Aizen couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
He didn't hesitate for a moment, directly rejecting Aozaki Reiji's proposal.
This man's appearance was quite outstanding, and when dressed, he looked even more distinguished and handsome.
It was clear that he, like a normal person, had a universal pursuit of beauty.
By common sense, such a person's understanding of architectural aesthetics shouldn't be so strange!
However, considering his usual unreliable personality, it seemed reasonable that he would say such things.
Of course, building statues was out of the question, absolutely not, he couldn't bear the embarrassment!
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, a year had gone by; Aozaki Reiji had now occupied Las Noches for a full year.
And during this time, since they were idle anyway, Aizen and Aozaki Reiji continuously conducted Arrancar transformation experiments in Las Noches, expanding Las Noches' influence.
Logically, having lost the Hōgyoku, Aizen should no longer possess the ability to perform Arrancar transformations.
But after a year of self-study, he discovered that when the Hōgyoku shattered, his body seemed to have acquired a portion of the Hōgyoku's power.
Aozaki Reiji was not surprised at all.
He knew that in the third fusion state, the Hōgyoku was essentially already a part of the fusion subject's body.
In simple terms, Aizen Sōsuke was now a humanoid, semi-finished Hōgyoku.
With the willing cooperation of the Menos Grande, the entire experimental process proceeded in an orderly fashion.
Batch after batch of exceptionally powerful Adjuchas, lined up in an orderly manner, entering the laboratory.
A Menos Grande in the form of a fluttering moth stood outside the door, looking slightly nervous.
In front of her, a Menos Grande resembling a cheetah slowly entered the laboratory.
She immediately recognized the identity of this leopard.
It was a Menos Grande referred to as "Hero" by other Adjuchas.
Although the title sounded like a compliment, it was actually a mockery from many Hollow towards it.
Because this leopard-shaped Adjuchas named Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, on his first day in Las Noches, presumptuously attempted to challenge the current ruler of Hueco Mundo.
However, unexpectedly, he not only failed to challenge that ruler but was also severely beaten by that master's handmaidens, Loly and Menoly.
Nevertheless, that exalted master did not put this challenger to death; instead, he magnanimously granted him an opportunity to become stronger.
Calling him "Hero," was actually a Satire (sarcasm) towards this weakling who dared to overestimate himself and challenge a strong individual at the peak.
However, the moth Menos Grande was not keen on giving nicknames or mocking others.
What truly concerned her were the two handmaidens who had defeated Grimmjow.
She heard that they were considered unremarkable among the Adjuchas in the past.
But after receiving power enhancement from that master, they were actually able to easily defeat even the most formidable Adjuchas-class Menos Grande.
Thinking of this, the moth Menos Grande couldn't help but feel a little excited.
As a Hollow, she also desired such power.
Now, she only hoped that after completing the Arrancar transformation, she could meet that master's expectations.
According to some reliable rumors.
That master's method of helping Arrancar become stronger seemed a bit unconventional, and he was very selective about those he helped.
Just as she was feeling uneasy, the laboratory door slowly opened.
A handsome blue-haired man with a shattered mask appeared before everyone.
He was simply draped in a white cloth and held a long sword in his hand.
Completely ignoring the curious gazes around him, he walked out as if no one else was there.
"Next."
Aizen stood at the doorway, adjusted his glasses, and then frowned.
The moth Menos Grande quickly flapped her wings and flew to the doorway.
After seeing Aizen's expression, she could still glimpse a dark-skinned man handling a corpse out of the corner of her eye.
After all, since the Arrancar transformation was being performed using the power of a semi-finished Hōgyoku, there was still a chance of failure.
The moth Menos Grande cautiously asked:
"Aizen, is something wrong?"
For Adjuchas, their entire lives were a struggle against regression.
If one could not become stronger, then one day, one would regress into a lower-level Menos Grande Grand Fisher.
Not only would they lose all memories and sanity, but there would also be no possibility of evolving into an Adjuchas again.
This Arrancar transformation was a hard-won opportunity; if successful, there would no longer be any need to worry about the threat of regression!
"Tirutti Sandawich?" Aizen asked, holding a document.
"That's me." The moth Menos Grande nodded eagerly.
"Female?" Aizen asked, as if confirming.
The moth Menos Grande replied, "That's right."
"You've come to the wrong place."
Aizen put down the document and said faintly, "The Arrancar experimentation area for female Menos Grande is on the other side."
"I know, but Emperor Aozaki isn't here today."
The moth Menos Grande quickly responded.
"He didn't come again today?"
Aizen muttered to himself, annoyed.
Aozaki Reiji, that guy, said he was leaving it to him to manage, and he really isn't managing anything!
In the year they had ruled Hueco Mundo, Aozaki Reiji had only done one proper thing.
That was performing Arrancar transformations for Menos Grande.
The Arrancar transformations for female Menos Grande were all handed over to him.
But given that guy's nature, slacking off was a common occurrence.
Aizen had been with him for more than just a day or two.
He understood that guy too well.
He didn't even need to think to know he was definitely messing around with some Arrancar.
Yesterday was Harribel, so today it must be Nelliel's turn, right?
Why did he know so clearly?
Because Aozaki Reiji's schedule in Las Noches was all arranged by Aizen.
"Am I being too good to him, letting him take too much advantage?"
Aizen sighed.
After a year of getting along, he found that although the other party spoke of "King and Mount," he seemed to have never treated him as a subordinate, but truly as a friend.
This made him, who was somewhat unwilling after being defeated by Aozaki Reiji, feel a bit subtle.
Sometimes, he also wanted to try treating Aozaki Reiji as a so-called "friend."
But he had never had friends, and he truly didn't know how to get along with Aozaki Reiji as a friend.
This had been giving him a bit of a headache during this time.
This matter was undoubtedly a huge challenge for him!
"Then wait until tomorrow."
Aizen said expressionlessly.
Mid-sentence, he suddenly turned his head to look into the distance, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"It seems I don't have to wait until tomorrow."
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