Public Spirit Body Layering

Chiba Makoto's most urgent task at present was to work with Kurotsuchi Mayuri to find a way to counter the Star Mark.

However, as Kurotsuchi Mayuri personally led Chiba Makoto into his private treasure of a laboratory, his gaze openly revealed dissatisfaction and disdain toward Aizen Sōsuke, who followed behind Chiba Makoto. He spoke in a strange, mocking tone.

"Captain Amagai, shouldn't you be returning to the Fifth Division to make some war preparations? Otherwise, if you die in the war, I'll have to go through the trouble of attending your captain's funeral."

"Amagai Shūsuke" wore an honest, guileless expression as he replied.

"Thank you for your concern, Captain Kurotsuchi. But Vice-Captain Hinamori Momo is very capable. I can leave those trivial matters to her. What concerns me more is the research into countering the Star Mark."

"Heh~"

Kurotsuchi Mayuri made no attempt to conceal the contempt in his voice.

"You don't understand research. Following me into the laboratory will only dirty the floor. And if you damage some important experimental material, are you going to replenish it yourself?"

Chiba Makoto raised a hand and interrupted.

"Captain Kurotsuchi, Captain Amagai is more outstanding than you imagine. He will certainly play an important role in countering the Star Mark as well. Don't waste any more time."

Upon hearing that, Kurotsuchi Mayuri's expression stiffened slightly. His wide eyes shifted toward the honest-looking face of "Amagai Shūsuke."

Kurotsuchi Mayuri had never heard that the newly appointed Fifth Division Captain Amagai Shūsuke possessed any talent for research.

But since Chiba Makoto, the great benefactor supporting his magnificent scientific endeavors and exploration of the world's truths, had said so...

Kurotsuchi Mayuri forced out a somewhat strained smile. After warning "Amagai Shūsuke" not to touch anything in the laboratory, he opened this top-secret laboratory located hundreds