Breathing in Soul Society's not particularly dense Reishi-filled air once more, Asano Kiyoshi finally began to feel at ease. Looking at Captain-Commander, who had long been waiting nearby, a faint smile appeared on his face.
Seeing Asano Kiyoshi standing before him once again, a deeply concealed flash of gratification passed through Captain-Commander's eyes. Since he had returned from the Soul King Palace, it proved that Asano Kiyoshi had not joined the Zero Division. This alone made Captain-Commander value him even more.
Looking at the invigorated Asano Kiyoshi, he slowly said,
"From the look of you, it seems this meeting was rather pleasant."
Hearing Captain-Commander's words, Asano Kiyoshi nodded and answered with a smile,
"Although I declined some of Miss Kiryu's proposals, she still received me warmly. Overall, it truly was a very good meeting."
Sensing the increasingly powerful Reishi fluctuations around Asano Kiyoshi, Isshin Shiba nodded and said to him,
"You look just like Shunsui after a trip to the Flower Street. Even your spiritual pressure has grown much stronger. It really does seem like it was a worthwhile exchange."
At Isshin Shiba's words, Captain-Commander's face immediately darkened. He looked at Isshin Shiba and asked in a low voice,
"Shunsui went to that sort of pleasure quarters again? When did he go? Who did he go with? Forget it, I know who he went with. When did you go!"
Isshin Shiba's expression abruptly changed, and he immediately corrected himself,
"Not with me! He went with Captain Ukitake! I only heard about it from Captain Ukitake!"
Hearing Isshin Shiba's explanation, Captain-Commander flicked him hard on the forehead before roaring,
"Do you take this old man for an idiot?! With Ukitake's health, he could never go to a place like that! When did you and Shunsui go last time? Did this old