Hmm? This Position Seems Wrong

Two days later.

When Liu Ziyun awoke from his coma, the first thing he felt was an unprecedented sense of lightness. It was as if he had been relieved of a burden he had carried for a hundred years, and his soul became clear and free. He could clearly perceive every detail around him—the flow of Reishi in the air, the crawling of rats behind the wall, and even the breathing of the Visored members in the distance.

But then, he felt a strange sense of constraint.

Liu Ziyun blinked—although he couldn't see, his senses clearly told him that he was bound by some kind of rough rope and hanging upside down in mid-air in an extremely undignified position. The rope dug into his flesh, bringing a faint stinging sensation; blood was pooling in his head because of the upside-down position, making his head feel throbbing.

[What... what's going on?] A hint of doubt flashed through Liu Ziyun's mind, but he quickly realized that it was probably a prank by that little girl, Hiyori Sarugaki.

He swayed his body slightly, the ropes making a soft rustling sound as they rubbed against the roof beams.

Just then, light footsteps came from outside the door. The door was pushed open, and a familiar presence entered the room—it was Hiyori Sarugaki.

"Hehe, you arrogant bastard, now you're in my hands, aren't you?" Hiyori Sarugaki's voice was filled with undisguised smugness. "You were so arrogant before, why aren't you saying anything now? Hmm?"

Liu Ziyun tried to speak, but immediately found his mouth completely covered by some kind of cloth. He made a few helpless "mmm" sounds, then gave up—it was pointless to say anything now anyway, so he simply closed his eyes and continued to sense the changes in his body.

Seeing that he didn't react, Hiyori Sarugaki became somewhat annoyed. "Hey! You bastard, say something! Why are you pretending to be dead? Are you scared? Huh?"

She walked over to Liu Ziyun and poked his cheek with her finger.

Just then, another voice came from the doorway. "Little Ape... is it possible that his mouth is gagged, which is why he can't speak?"

It was Mashiro Kuna's voice, filled with innocence and doubt.

Upon hearing this, Lisa Yadōmaru stood at the door, one hand on her forehead, her expression utterly speechless.

Hiyori Sarugaki paused for a moment, then blushed, but still insisted defiantly, "Then he should make a few 'woof' sounds too! I'll just untie him!"

Lisa Yadōmaru finally couldn't help but speak, her tone filled with deep helplessness. "You've covered his mouth, how can you understand what he means by 'mmm'? Besides... I advise you not to provoke him. We're not that close to him, what if he goes berserk..."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Mashiro Kuna and herself, then sighed, "Shiro-chan and I are going to be in big trouble."

These words made Hiyori Sarugaki even more dissatisfied. "Why is it you and Shiro-chan who are suffering? What about me? I can't beat him either!"

Lisa Yadōmaru gave Hiyori Sarugaki a subtle look, her gaze lingering on her flat chest for a moment before she slowly spoke, "After all... if you're not a pervert, who would be interested in a child?"

Following her gaze, Hiyori Sarugaki looked down at her chest and instantly understood what she meant. Her face flushed red. "Ah! Lisa, you lecherous woman! I... I grow up too!"

"So," Lisa Yadōmaru shrugged, "They're still young. It'll just be me and Shiro-chan who suffer."

Mashiro Kuna nodded vigorously, his face full of worry. "Yes, yes! I heard Kensei say that this guy wants to build a harem! So, with Hirako and the others not here, aren't we in big danger?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than a chuckled male voice rang out in the room, "Yes, it's very dangerous."

The sound came so suddenly that all three of them were startled.

Hiyori Sarugaki, Mashiro Kuna, Lisa Yadōmaru almost instinctively turned around, wanting to get away from the source of the sound—the man hanging upside down in mid-air.

But their reaction was still a step too slow.

Liu Ziyun didn't even move a finger, but simply recited softly, "Bakudō #63: Chain Binding."

Three chains made of Reishi appeared out of thin air and precisely wrapped around the waists of the three women, binding them firmly in place. The other ends of the chains were connected to the ceiling, suspending them as well—not upside down, but equally unable to move.

Liu Ziyun then slowly "looked" at the three of them, a playful smile playing on his lips, "Oh dear, oh dear... three little beauties. Oh, no, two little beauties and a little female monkey. Now I can add new members to my harem."

His tone was so relaxed, almost like he was joking, but the direction his empty eye sockets were "gazing" at was so precise it was chilling.

Mashiro Kuna and Lisa Yadōmaru exchanged a glance and both chose to remain silent—in this situation, saying anything might anger the other.

But Hiyori Sarugaki didn't care about any of that. She struggled desperately, yelling, "Bastard! Let me go! I'll kill you, you bastard! How dare you call me a little monkey! I'll kill you!"

Liu Ziyun "looked" at her, a helpless expression on his face. "Alright, alright, you little monkey, be quiet for a while."

With a flick of his right hand, the chains binding Hiyori Sarugaki suddenly lengthened, pulling her upwards until her toes barely touched the ground. This position prevented her from struggling to break free, yet it wasn't too uncomfortable—but it was extremely humiliating.

"You can stay there for a while," Liu Ziyun said, then "turned" to look at Mashiro Kuna and Lisa Yadōmaru, "As for the two of you... what should I do with you? Should I add you to my harem, or add you to my harem?"

Mashiro Kuna blinked, putting on an innocent expression. "Hey, let us go! Kensei will get angry if you do that."

She tried to threaten Liu Ziyun with the Kensei Muguruma, but her tone didn't convey any threat; instead, it sounded like she was being coquettish.

Liu Ziyun laughed, "It's alright, Kensei can't beat me. Besides, we're good buddies, so he shouldn't have any objections to me taking his Lieutenant."

These words made Mashiro Kuna's expression become subtle. "How could that be... He wouldn't let you take me away. Besides... I'll tell you a secret, he's been eyeing me for a long time."

Her voice was low, as if she were sharing a secret.

Liu Ziyun raised an eyebrow. "Really? So he still hasn't succeeded? What a coward. He should have just tied her up and dragged her into a dark room, and that would have been it. He hasn't succeeded after all these years... What a cowardly pervert."

"Yes, yes!" Mashiro Kuna nodded vigorously, the movement causing her to sway back and forth as she was suspended. "So if you try to take me, he'll go crazy. After all... he didn't even succeed."

Lisa Yadōmaru, who had been listening to this for a while, finally couldn't take it anymore. She sighed and interrupted their bizarre conversation, "Alright, if you two want to chat, can you let me go first?"

Liu Ziyun his head to "look" at her, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Oh, right, you... after I succeed, shouldn't I silence you? Otherwise, the Captain Kyōraku will kill me, won't he?"

These words instantly turned Lisa Yadōmaru's expression cold. "Shut up, you bastard. Don't act like you know us so well, let me go right now."

Her tone now carried genuine anger.

Liu Ziyun sensed her change in mood and knew the joke had gone far enough. He gently waved his hand, and the chains binding Mashiro Kuna and Lisa Yadōmaru automatically unlocked, and the two landed on the ground.

"Shiro-chan," Liu Ziyun looked at Mashiro Kuna, his tone becoming relaxed again, "Let's go, let's discuss how to let that cowardly pervert Kensei succeed."

After landing, Mashiro Kuna stretched her wrists. Hearing Liu Ziyun's words, a troubled expression appeared on her face. "Um... he succeeded, am I going to be in trouble?"

"You're unwilling?" Liu Ziyun asked.

"How could I possibly agree!" Mashiro Kuna immediately shook his head, then took Lisa Yadōmaru's hand, "Lisa, come on, let's go downstairs and find them."

The two quickly left the room, leaving behind Liu Ziyun and Hiyori Sarugaki, who was still hanging there.

After the door closed, Liu Ziyun's smile gradually faded. He "looked" in the direction of Hiyori Sarugaki, his tone becoming serious. "I didn't sense Hirako and Love's Reiatsu. Where did they go?"

While still struggling, Hiyori Sarugaki, upon hearing Liu Ziyun's question, replied irritably, "They went to Kisuke Urahara's place! Put them down right now! You bastard!"

Liu Ziyun silent for a moment, seemingly pondering something, before finally speaking, "Alright then, go and call Manager Urahara over as well."

He released Hiyori Sarugaki from her restraints. The chains disappeared, Hiyori Sarugaki landed on the ground, staggering a few steps before regaining her balance.

She rubbed her wrist, which was sore from being strangled, and looked at Liu Ziyun with dissatisfaction. "Why didn't you go yourself? And why should I listen to you?"

Liu Ziyun's expression was unusually serious—a seriousness rarely seen on his face—so much so that even Hiyori Sarugaki was taken aback.

"Hiyori," Liu Ziyun's voice was calm, but contained an undeniable strength, "I always feel... I should have mastered Bankai, but I don't know how to use it. It's a strange feeling—like knowing you can swim, but forgetting how to move as soon as you get in the water."

He paused, then continued, "So I'll stay here and, while you go to call them, communicate with the Zanpakuto to see what's going on. If it still can't be used, I'll have to ask Manager Urahara to help me analyze the reason."

His tone became more serious. "After all... I'm planning to give Aizen a big surprise when we fight him in the future. Go on."

Hiyori Sarugaki looked at Liu Ziyun, her displeasure gradually fading, replaced by a complex expression. She remained silent for a few seconds before speaking, "You? You think you can fight Aizen? I remember you're not even Seated Officer. Don't get hacked to death."

Her tone was still barbed, but there was no real hostility in it anymore.

Liu Ziyun sighed helplessly, "Sigh... he really is just a child. There are many powerful figures in Soul Society. Don't think that you have to be an official to be a powerful figure, my Lieutenant."

Hiyori Sarugaki pouted, but ultimately didn't argue further. She turned and walked towards the door, then stopped and turned back, saying, "Fine, I'll go. You stay put and don't wander off—especially don't bother Shiro-chan and Lisa!"

"Okay, okay." Liu Ziyun waved his hand.

Hiyori Sarugaki then left the room, her footsteps gradually fading into the distance.