"I have long been planning the subjugation of Hueco Mundo, and the targets that need to be intimidated have already been marked. Since Suzuki-kun is also interested in Hueco Mundo, we can begin our march once you have settled down here in the Seireitei."
A hint of a smile appeared at the corners of Aizen's mouth; Suzuki Makoto had finally agreed to stand on his side.
However, this was not strange. As people who were similarly dissatisfied with the nobles and the existing order of the Soul Society, even if their methods and goals were not exactly the same, they were ultimately fellow travelers on the same path.
"I do indeed need some time to adapt to life inside the Seireitei. Moreover, the two generations of Kenpachi, past and present, are chasing me quite closely. I am also very interested in their strength. Let's wait a little longer. Once I have digested their styles and moves, I will go and witness the fighting methods of the Hollows."
Suzuki Makoto planned his future itinerary with great enthusiasm. To thoroughly shatter the rotten existing order of the Soul Society, strength was the most important factor. Whether it was him or Aizen, both believed this to be the only answer.
"Then, please rest well today, Suzuki-kun. Starting tomorrow night, we will begin the formality of your studies. It is better to conduct this part inside the Seireitei; specifically, letting the fluctuating Reiatsu transmit outwards will make it more convincing."
Sosuke Aizen saw that Suzuki Makoto had just gone through a hearty battle, so he did not delay Suzuki Makoto's rest time any longer. He lifted the teacup, drained it in one gulp, and rose to take his leave.
After seeing Aizen off and extinguishing the charcoal fire, Suzuki Makoto took off his jacket and stretched his back.
The Shihakusho was good in this regard; with just a little maintenance using Reiatsu, it could immediately become as clean as new.
Lying in bed, recalling the details of today's battle, Suzuki Makoto couldn't help but sigh with emotion that learning things was faster in a place like the Soul Society where lifespans were long. Compared to other worlds, no matter how genius a person was, they could only master one or two arts to the extreme. Yet here, although Retsu Unohana's title of 'Yachiru' was technically figurative, the combat skills she truly mastered were still worthy of the name Kenpachi.
Many things used today in the heat of battle had been done without time for deep thought. He still needed to savor them slowly now to truly integrate them into his own fighting style.
I wonder what I will be able to learn tomorrow?
With anticipation for the next day, Suzuki Makoto peacefully entered the dreamland.
Day 2: Fighting is fun.
Day 3: Fighting is fun.
Day 4: Suzuki Makoto, oh, Suzuki Makoto. Weren't you preparing to find ways to target the nobles after entering the Seireitei, to prevent them from tripping up the Rukongai? How can you be addicted to sparring with the big sister?
Day 5: Fighting is fun.
When Sosuke Aizen once again saw Suzuki Makoto, who wasn't even pretending anymore and was wearing only a tattered Shihakusho, his expression couldn't help but become somewhat subtle.
Perhaps, besides being a genius, "Zaraki District" was also a label difficult to remove from the other party, wasn't it?
Suzuki Makoto was also a bit embarrassed. They had agreed to pretend to be a good student and a good teacher first, and then go chop people up in Hueco Mundo once things settled down. As a result, for five days in a row, he had only cared about having fun fighting with Retsu Unohana.
"Let's actually start learning today."
"If you are going to fight Captain Unohana again tomorrow, perhaps it would be better to rest a bit."
Aizen was not in a hurry. His plans had always been measured in years. This short period of half a month was just a fleeting moment for him in the laboratory.
"Let's learn first. Kenpachi Zaraki has already come looking. If we keep fighting, he will likely want to step in. Captain Unohana seems somewhat resistant to the matter of fighting Captain Zaraki, so starting tomorrow, I will switch to fighting Kenpachi Zaraki—blood might be spilled, so I should learn at least a little Kaido tonight."
"But I am supposed to be responsible for teaching Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, and Kidō. Kaido should be taught by Captain Unohana, right?"
"Kaido is also a part of Kidō, isn't it? Just mix it in and teach a little."
Suzuki Makoto tried to muddle through.
Of course, in the end, it was taught.
Another day, in front of the 11th Division barracks.
"So, why couldn't they let us borrow the 4th Division's grounds? We'll end up staying there after the fight anyway, so why waste time running back and forth?"
Kenpachi Zaraki was somewhat puzzled by Retsu Unohana's refusal, but upon seeing Suzuki Makoto beside him, he quickly cast these superfluous emotions to the back of his mind.
"You are much better than the others. As expected of someone from the Zaraki District, you suit my appetite—you shouldn't have gone to the 4th Division. Just come directly to the 11th Division. At worst, I'll just clear a spot from the front for you; that guy Madarame wouldn't dare to have an opinion."
"I just want to learn from combat, not become addicted to it. I don't want to fight from morning till night."
Suzuki Makoto naturally rejected this proposal. For him, fighting was just a part of life, but for the 11th Division, fighting was work, fighting was life.
"Forget it, as long as you're willing to fight, it's fine—come on! Don't dawdle, let's begin!"
Holding back his temper to lead Suzuki Makoto to the 11th Division barracks was already the maximum limit Kenpachi Zaraki could endure. He paid no heed whatsoever to the other squad members and Seated Officers who had already gathered around, nor did he consider how to end things if he were defeated. He simply wanted to enjoy the pleasure of battle right now!
This sparring session was not like the battle with Retsu Unohana. Kenpachi Zaraki maxed out his Reiatsu right from the start; he was the kind of person who liked to go all out in battle.
Suzuki Makoto did not stand on ceremony either, wielding his blade to meet him.
In the eyes of others, the battle between the two was simply like beasts tearing at each other. There were no coherent moves or styles, only improvisations based on the opponent's moves during the fight. The speed was so fast it was dazzling; it was hard to imagine this was a battle scene between two Shinigami.
Only people like Ikkaku Madarame and Yumichika Ayasegawa, who had already begun to grasp Bankai, could barely keep up with the speed of the two. And in their eyes, this battle was even more astonishing.
Whether it was Kenpachi Zaraki or Suzuki Makoto, it wasn't that they didn't use moves in battle. However, as possessors of the same top-tier combat talent, the moment they saw the opponent's move, their hands began preparing to dismantle it—and it was an absolutely effective dismantling. Therefore, to avoid falling into a disadvantage with a single strike, the attacker could only change midway.
Thus, although it looked like a messy brawl when the two fought, in reality, both sides were simultaneously able to see through the opponent's moves and even prepare counter-moves in the first instant. This made the battle appear incredibly disjointed because they were both doing their utmost to maintain their advantage by changing moves.
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