One year!
That keyword made Natsuki Subaru's heart sink sharply.
A tangible, crushing pressure instantly weighed down on his entire body.
Having to become strong enough within a single year to face those unknown yet undoubtedly perilous "waves" was an unimaginably difficult task.
But he did not shrink back. He clenched his fists tightly and bowed deeply to Imu.
"Thank you very much for the warning!"
Seeing Natsuki Subaru's incredibly resolute expression, Perona, seated nearby, blinked.
Then she suddenly grinned and picked up the inconspicuous shoulder bag hanging from her body.
"Big brother, you don't need to worry!"
"I brought you lots of presents this time!"
As she spoke, she began pulling things out of the bag as though performing magic.
First, she took out nine beautifully bound books and handed them to Aizen.
"Mr. Shinigami, these are for you!"
"They're the first, second, and third-year elementary textbooks for history, geography, and biology from our Onmyo Academy!"
"Once you finish them, I'll bring you the later ones next time!"
"Heh-loh heh-loh heh-loh~ You'll like them, right?"
Imu could not help but find the sight both amusing and helpless.
"Thank you. I am indeed very interested in the World Government. It is quite fascinating."
After offering his sincere thanks, Aizen's gaze fell upon the covers of the nine textbooks.
A desire for inquiry flashed deep in his eyes.
Understanding a world's history, especially the history of its ruling institution's development, was undoubtedly the best way to analyze its essence.
Not to mention the information related to geography and biology.
He then picked up the first-year history textbook and began flipping through it in front of everyone.
Perona, seated in the Virgo position, took out another jar that looked distinctly high-end.
"Star King, this is coffee powder made from coffee beans grown