"Really?"
Soifon raised her head. Her eyes, reddened by despair just moments ago, now shone with delight.
This was the change Ailin saw in Soifon's eyes after they met again.
This young girl had shouldered burdens no one her age should have had to bear.
Yet when Ailin let out that sigh, a thought suddenly crossed his mind—
It seemed Soifon was about the same age as him.
Come to think of it, Ailin had graduated from the True Zero Spirit Arts Academy at eighteen. After spending more than twenty years in the Second Division, Soifon had entered the Second Division as the Fon Family's next head and followed Captain Yoruichi at her side.
After that, Ailin became the Second Division's Vice-Captain. They worked together for five years, and only after Ailin left the Second Division did they lose contact.
It was just that Soifon had always been so petite that Ailin had never regarded her as an adult.
"Really."
Ailin let out a soft sigh.
"You don't seem to be in very good condition right now either. How about this? Go back and get some proper rest first. Tomorrow, I'll officially begin training you and do my best to help you achieve Bankai in the shortest time possible."
Although Soifon wanted to accept Ailin's training immediately, the moment she received his agreement, the taut string in her heart suddenly slackened. All the exhaustion, bitterness, and resentment she had accumulated over the past half month surged forth at once...
Her body swayed slightly. For a moment, Soifon actually lost control of herself and fell to the side.
"Hey, Soifon..."
Ailin stepped forward and caught Soifon before she hit the ground, his brow furrowing.
It seemed the pressure Soifon had endured was far greater than he had imagined. Otherwise, she would