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"But that unfortunate kid actually got addicted to cultivation."
"With his broken level five, could it be that the system didn't detect the flaw in the spiritual energy refining technique?"
"Impossible. Your refining technique isn't that advanced. At most, one wouldn't be able to miss it."
The system, which had a bit of a temper, immediately spoke with absolute certainty.
Aizen pursed his lips. "At most."
Why does that sound so arrogant?
While the Spirit Energy Refinement Technique can indeed reach the highest level in terms of spiritual pressure, considering the side effects, it's already rated as very good on average.
At least things like chakra refining techniques... the original versions only have a level rating in the system evaluation.
This is partly due to the chakra refining technique and its side effects, but more importantly, it's because chakra is not as strong as spiritual energy and also has limitations.
However, what they didn't expect was that the aloof system really didn't tell its host about the flaws in the spiritual energy refining technique.
He probably thought his host would figure it out on his own. "Next, go talk to Unohana."
After some thought, Aizen decided to make thorough preparations for Kiyohime's plan to replace the crown prince with a tanuki.
A month passed quickly.
In that short time, Aizen successfully helped Kiyohime sort out all of his interpersonal relationships.
And within "our own people"
This matter was explained within the circle, and even Unohana Retsu's side offered an explanation, lest this... kendo fanatic get interested in challenging Kiyohime to a duel and expose his disguise.
Matsumoto Rangiku's teaching was relatively simple. Aizen taught her how to properly listen to the voice of her Zanpakuto, and also imparted some personal insights into techniques to improve her Zanpakuto's skills.
In addition, Aizen also informed the three of the fact that the transmigrated little brother was not his younger brother.
Gin Ichimaru, Jin Murasaki, and Unohana! It wasn't that Aizen didn't trust Joe Higashi and Tosen; on the contrary, it was precisely because he trusted their steadiness that Aizen didn't tell them.
Tosen's acting was decent, and while Joe was composed, his personality was actually quite cheerful and outgoing. His ignorance of the situation actually allowed him to better treat "Aizen's younger brother" with kindness.
That's the attitude we should have towards Saemon.
Because on the surface, "Aizen Senzaemon"
This persona means they don't know Aizen's true nature, so they, as members of Aizen's faction, are also unknown to Zaemon.
They naturally wouldn't show any intimacy. On the contrary, given the village's honest and kind nature, they might give Zaemon some preferential treatment. From the perspective of a time traveler, it would be easy to notice something amiss.
Giving a heads-up beforehand would prevent the Murasaka faction from doing this.
Retsu Unohana is similar, but Aizen isn't worried about her; he's just being cautious.
Kaname Tosen is a different story; his acting is alright.
But if he were to find out the truth, given his loyalty to Aizen, Aizen has no doubt that this guy would secretly kill his fake brother and then come back to apologize.
It will be so boring if one of the toys is gone.
Since the seed has already been planted, as long as they can't escape control, even a time traveler can't cause any trouble.
As for this brother's side quest, Aizen never fulfilled his wish, so the brother never had the chance to receive the side quest reward.
After a month, Aizen readily handed over his new identity to Kiyohime.
Based on the information provided by Kiyohime, Aizen also obtained some useful information.
Hitsugaya Toshiro and Hinamori Momo's food needs and eating frequency gradually increased, especially the former.
This is roughly the gradual awakening of spiritual pressure; it's the spiritual pressure potential of a gifted individual beginning to unlock, and it's practically zero.
An improvement of less than 0%.
Nearly sixty years later, this slowly awakening spiritual pressure will cause Hitsugaya Toshiro to unconsciously unleash the power of his Zanpakuto.
After a moment's hesitation, Aizen decided to spare Toshiro for the time being.
This amount of time is not enough for the initial form of a Zanpakuto to emerge from the depths of Toshiro's heart.
However, he planned to guide Hitsugaya Toshiro to develop his Shinigami talents in a few years at most.
"Well then, it's time to go out and change my identity for some fun."
Chapter 174 The Pride of Being Born a Dragon 8/18
In the present world, Karakura Town.
A blond boy wandered aimlessly along a sparsely populated road.
Looking around, the boy thought to himself, "Was this what the world looked like a hundred years ago?"
There are also some classical-style buildings that incongruously blend with the atmosphere of the military era.
Was it the militaristic era that gave birth to capitalism?
He smiled lightly on the surface, but the boy's expression betrayed his unease.
Because of his rare blond hair, the boy walking down the street attracted many people's secret glances, including some beautifully dressed women who blushed and stole glances.
Suddenly, the boy walked towards a beautiful woman.
He doesn't look like a local; could he be a wealthy young master from abroad?
He's so handsome! If only I could marry him... Wait, wait! Why is he walking towards me? Could it be that he's here to see me? Could it be that he's taken a fancy to me? For a moment, the woman's pretty face flushed red, and her heart pounded.
The other women sighed inwardly in disappointment.
Why not me?
They thought to themselves with such resentment.
The young man stopped in front of the woman and said in a cheerful voice, "Miss, I have a few questions I'd like to ask. Would you do me the honor of finding a quiet place to ask me?"
"Okay! Oh no, I mean, how about we go to my place?"
I'm such an idiot, what kind of nonsense am I spouting?
The woman, so nervous she was babbling incoherently, lowered her head shyly, her voice barely audible.
Seeing this, the young man smiled gently and took the initiative to defuse the situation, saying, "Great! I'm new here and there are still many things I don't know or am unfamiliar with. It's so lucky to have such a beautiful lady like you helping me."
As he said this, the young man thought to himself that women of this era were still quite conservative.
"Not at all, it was just a small favor."
Seeing that he responded without any apparent reaction, the woman gradually relaxed and her attitude became much more natural. After exchanging only a few words, the two left together.
The few men and women on the street sighed and shook their heads.
Soon, they arrived at the Miura residence.
During their journey together, the boy learned the woman's name.
Akiko Miura, a wealthy merchant's daughter with some assets, is still unmarried at the age of twenty-three, which is quite rare.
While not exceptionally beautiful, she was certainly a rare beauty, with her long, brownish hair adding a touch of mature charm.
In this situation, it's relatively rare for someone from a decent family to remain unmarried.
However, the boy didn't have any particular thoughts about it.
Compared to Miura's obvious emotional inclination, the boy acted as if he were an innocent emotional idiot and didn't see it at all.
Meanwhile, the boy also learned some of the information he wanted during their conversation.
"According to the Gregorian calendar, has it been 190 years already?"
Suddenly, the boy felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
Why? As his gaze turned westward, the boy's heart began to stir with a slight ripple.
A knowing glint flashed in his clear eyes.
"I see, the First Sino-Japanese War is over."
The First Sino-Japanese War, an 18-year conflict between China and Japan, was a showdown that took place in Korea and was also the first war between the two countries.
The number of participants was 63 and 24 respectively, but the number of troops was more than 3 and 1. What is even more ridiculous and tragic is that among the Japanese soldiers who died in battle, only a little over a thousand were killed on the battlefield.
The boy wanted to remind himself that he was now just a native-born Grim Reaper.
But I always have this uneasy feeling inside.
Although that mediocre and incompetent period of his life didn't even last one-twentieth of his two lives, even though he could easily forget everything from the past after awakening his memories, he just couldn't forget the pride of being born a dragon.
He disliked the Qing Dynasty, but he was even more unwilling to witness the destruction and devastation inflicted on Kyushu by the Japanese army.
"As expected, I still can't let go."
Aizen stopped and murmured softly.
One year later, another major event will occur over there: the Eight-Nation Alliance! What can't be let go of is pride, or... "What's wrong, Sting? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I've just figured some things out."
For the first time in hundreds of years, Aizen's heart wavered. He took a deep breath, swept away the dust in his heart, and said calmly.
Noticing the change in the boy's demeanor, Miura asked in confusion, "Sting, you..."
"I'm sorry, I may not be able to visit this time. Thank you so much."
"Varied"
"Go to sleep for a while, Bai Fu."
Akiko Miura, her eyes filled with doubt, suddenly felt a blank in her mind, and slowly collapsed, her face still showing confusion and adoration.
Suddenly, a scream rang out.
"Akiko!"
"There are others"
Aizen glanced sideways, somewhat surprised to see the girl glaring at him as she charged towards him.
"Scum within the department!"
A highly flexible spinning kick came hurtling through the air.
The familiar and beautiful face startled Lan Ran Weiwei, who quickly raised her head and put her arms in front of her to protect herself.
boom.
The fair, slender calves conveyed a sense of "not small".
With that force, Aizen's figure was sent flying several meters before coming to a stop.
It was blocked.
The girl wearing glasses exclaimed in surprise, raising her leg.
Aizen lowered his arms and narrowed his eyes, looking at the somewhat rustic but youthful and appropriate ponytail on the other person, and a name popped into his mind.
Lisa Yadomaru! Former lieutenant of the 8th Division, and one of the victims of the Hollowfication experiment.
As for her attire, it lacked the eroticism of the short skirt and hand-held outfit from the 100th century onwards; instead, it looked quite similar to her appearance during the Soul Society era.
Almost instantly, Aizen grasped the general situation.
This seemingly ordinary girl, Akiko Miura, is not simple in her interpersonal relationships. This... member of the Visored seems to have become her friend, or even her best friend, for some reason.
However, considering that Yadomaru Lisa has a clear lesbian tendency in the future, it's possible that the two have some more complicated one-sided relationship.
Today, perhaps it was just a coincidence.
Lisa Yadomaru came to visit a friend and happened to witness Akiko collapsing in front of her, thus regarding her as a treacherous person with ill intentions.
After figuring out the situation, Aizen was speechless.
To run into members of the Visored on every trip to the mortal realm—what a troublesome, ill-fated connection!
"You blocked my kick so easily; it seems you're no ordinary person."
Lisa Yadomaru, who had put down her thigh, pushed up her glasses and her gaze towards Akiko Miura instantly sharpened with vigilance.
Nonsense, you owe your current predicament to me.
Aizen, internally complaining, swung his arms, revealing a somewhat helpless yet manic smile.
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