"Tea is good, Twelfth Division has always loved drinking tea."
Kenma sat cross-legged in front of the low table, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and relaxed his eyebrows.
Beside him, Walter sat upright, put down the tea cup, frowned slightly, and had an expression on his face that was hard to describe.
"The tea is good, but the brewing is not very good. It is a waste of good tea leaves."
Kenma was stunned for a moment, then took another sip, feeling the fragrance lingering on the lips and teeth and the sweet aftertaste, it was indeed delicious.
"Really? I think it tastes pretty good."
"That's because you never drink tea, my lord."
Walter sighed. He had been a housekeeper for two lifetimes before and after his death, so he still knew a lot about the ways here.
If you let him make it, it will never be so shoddy and the taste will be even better.
He looked at Kenma beside him. Although his master loved tea, he was obviously a layman who had just started. He could do some tea ceremony etiquette among Noble, but he didn't know how to taste tea at all.
Kenma shrugged and said nonchalantly, "This is a research team. It is really difficult for these researchers to make good tea."
"Don't be so serious, just drink it."
Walter sighed, "It's because of your casual attitude that you are fooled by others.
Kenma I won't say more about this and changed the topic.
"Walter, speaking of which, I saw Vice-Captain Sasakibe from First Division come to my home before, and I came to see you specifically."
"I nod and bow to you again, and smile all over my face. When did the relationship between you two become so good?"
After hearing Kenma's words, Walter's image of Chūjirō Sasakibe emerged in his mind. That kind of figure without any sense of existence is quite suitable for Onmitsukidō's purpose.
"Sir, I have a high nose and deep eyes. I heard that I am similar to the people over there at the West Branch Bureau. On the contrary, I am different from most people at Seireitei. It is quite conspicuous."
"Vice-Captain Sasakibe is obsessed with Western gentlemanly etiquette. After hearing about my existence, he came over to ask for advice, and I taught him some. Over time, he and I became familiar with each other."
"My lord, do you have any thoughts about him?"
West Branch Bureau is on the other side of Soul Society, corresponding to the London area.
After Chūjirō Sasakibe accidentally came into contact with the West, he was attracted by the gentlemanly etiquette there and gradually became obsessed with it.
According to the report of the spies who were placed there, Lieutenant's home, which belongs to First Division, is not decorated in the usual Japanese style. Instead, it has Western decorations such as sofas and coffee tables, which are unique to Seireitei.
It is completely opposite to the old-fashioned and simple Yamamoto Shigekuni.
Kenma shook his head and whispered, "No, if you really want to do something to him, it will only attract Yamamoto Shigekuni's attention. It's not time yet."
After the two chatted for a while, there was suddenly a rush of footsteps outside the door.
Through the paper window, I saw a slightly depressed figure standing at the door, knocking gently.
Tuk Tuk!
"Lord Kenma, I'm in."
After getting Kenma's consent, the wooden door was pushed open with a crash, revealing a figure wearing a white research uniform.
His body was subconsciously hunched with shoulders, his forehead was covered by yellow hair, his unshaven face was slightly pale, his eyes were empty and lifeless, and there were thick dark circles under his eyes, making him look extremely tired.
It is Kisuke Urahara.
Kenma raised his head and looked at Kisuke Urahara. He looked so ecstatic that he might just click and die suddenly in the next second.
"Kisuke, you're here, sit down wherever you want."
Kenma pointed to the low table.
Kisuke Urahara responded weakly, with light steps, dragging his heavy body to the low table and sat down.
Taking the teacup handed over by Walter, Kisuke Urahara held it in his hand and took a sip. His depressed expression seemed to be relieved a little.
"Ah, I'm alive again."
Seeing his exaggerated tone, Kenma looked up and down with a look of confusion on his face.
"Why do you look like this, so haggard? Are you Twelfth Division very busy recently?"
Kisuke Urahara sighed deeply, his voice full of exhaustion.
"Well, the captain's Gikongan has been successfully piloted on Soul Society recently. Shinigami has been well received and is now being promoted further."
"It just so happens that at this time, the captain needs to improve his technology, Lieutenant can't count on it, and Mayuri Kurotsuchi has his own research project----"
"With the affairs within the team and the promotion of Gikongan, all kinds of things can only pile up on me, and I can't be busy at all."
Having said this, Kisuke Urahara looked happy and glanced gratefully at Kenma in front of him.
"This time Lord Kenma came to see me today and actually helped me, allowing me to take some time off. It was a rare moment to get away from those things."
Kenma also knows about the situation of Second Division, and Kisuke Urahara's words are quite good.
Captain Kirio Hikifune is researching technology and has no time to deal with team affairs.
Lieutenant Sarugaki Hiyori, is simply not the type to work honestly.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi is running between Twelfth Division and Onmitsukidō again, and he can't take any time off.
In this case, Kisuke Urahara and Third Seat can only take the lead.
Kenma's tone revealed deep concern. "Then you should pay more attention to your health. Don't just focus on work and end up exhausting yourself. I don't want to see you like that. It's not worth it."
"It's not worth it. I'm just doing my job."
Kisuke Urahara squeezed out a smile on his tired face, but this smile was full of reluctance.
He drank all the tea in the cup and put it on the low table.
"I don't know what you want me to do when you come to see me this time?"
Walter was impressed by him, and then received a nod from Kenma.
He put down the teapot and took out a gem-like Soul Orb from his coat pocket. Spiritual Pressure surged through his body, and he input it into this Soul Orb.
After being filled with Spiritual Pressure, this Soul Orb glowed with a faint white light, and a semicircular barrier swelled from it.
The barrier is transparent, with black lines painted on the surface, covering the three people in front of the low table.
"Boundary?"
Kisuke Urahara looked at the rising barrier and could see at a glance that it had a very simple effect and could isolate the inside and outside.
Seeing that Kenma was so solemn about what he said, it was clear that what happened next was not trivial, and Kisuke Urahara suddenly became serious.
Seeing that Walter was properly arranged, Kenma slowly spoke.
"Kisuke, what I want to tell you today violates Seireitei's rules. I hope you can keep it a secret for me."
"Of course."
Kisuke Urahara looked solemn and nodded repeatedly.
He has a contract with Kenma, and if he reveals even half a sentence to the outside world, he will be punished by the oath.
Even if you just think about it in your mind, it is not okay to have such thoughts.
What's more, the other party has secretly controlled Central 46, and Onmitsukidō is secretly watching Seireitei's every move.
The power in Seireitei can be said to be overwhelming, so who can he tell?
Kenma Seeing how serious he was, he couldn't help but nodded secretly.
In his consciousness, he recalled the thread connected to Kisuke Urahara, feeling his emotional fluctuations all the time.
Once there is any alienation, Kenma can sense it instantly.
"I have encountered difficulties in my practice recently. Spiritual Pressure can no longer progress. It is like a barrier blocking the way. I think I have reached the limit of Shinigami."
"And I heard someone say that there is a way to break through this limit, so I came to ask you to see if you have a good way."
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Hearing this, Kisuke Urahara's eyes widened slightly, and the light in his eyes solidified instantly, reflecting Kenma's serious face.
Reaching the limit of Shinigami?
Kenma How could you have reached this point so quickly?!
Regarding what Kenma said, Kisuke Urahara naturally believed that he had already researched it. After Shinigami's power reached its peak, it would reach its limit.
This limit is physiological and is caused by Shinigami's natural body structure. No matter how powerful Shinigami is, it cannot break through.
He knew that Kenma's ability would reach its limit sooner or later, so it was no surprise.
What surprised him was that he never thought that Kenma would progress so quickly, and that Godspeed would reach this stage.
How long has it been?!
And when he heard the words behind Kenma, Kisuke Urahara leaned forward and subconsciously put his hands on the table.
Although his face kept his original expression, there was already a storm in his heart.
Because he happens to know a way to break through this limit.
"I wonder who you heard it from, sir, and what is the specific solution?"
Although Kisuke Urahara deliberately concealed the horror in his heart, his expression and tone also responded appropriately.
But this superficial concealment was too deliberate in the eyes of Kenma, and it was full of flaws.
He could see the tension in Kisuke Urahara's heart at a glance.
However, this actually made Kenma feel happy.
Kisuke Urahara This reaction----there's something interesting about it!
He came to the right place for this trip.
"I can't say who it is specifically. I promised to keep it a secret."
Who else could it be? He knew it from Aizen in his previous life.
Kenma's voice was low, and his eyes were fixed on Kisuke Urahara's eyebrows, not missing the slightest change.
"But I can tell you how to break through. I came to you for help."
"After Shinigami reaches the limit, you can use another different force to break through the limit. In layman's terms, it is Shinigami's--Hollowfication!"
Sure enough!
Kisuke Urahara was instantly alert, and he knew that this was what Kenma was going to do!
This coincides with his research!
Kisuke Urahara's fair face showed shock, and his voice suddenly increased several decibels.
"What?!"
"Shinigami Hollowification? How can such a violation of attempts be possible!
Feeling the touch on the silk thread, it was like dancing, Kisuke Urahara felt surprised, and Kenma chuckled in his heart.
"That's why I came to find you, Kisuke."
"Is there any way you can help me?"
Especially a round thing that cannot be destroyed yet, a jade that can help people break through the boundaries between Shinigami and virtuality--!
Kenma There was a light in his eyes, but it was fleeting.
"This, this--"
Kisuke Urahara pursed his lips tightly, and his voice was intermittent, showing the difficulty. "This kind of thing is too unbelievable, and I can't find a good solution for the time being."
"Really?"
Kenma's eyes showed doubts.
Kisuke Urahara nodded heavily. "Of course it is true, I will never hide it!"
After a pause, he then added, "But I will definitely handle the matter that the adults have asked me to do this time, and try to find a solution as soon as possible!"
Seeing his assurance like this, Kenma felt the touch of the thread in his heart again.
Kisuke Urahara--You really didn't lie!
Is it possible that Kisuke Urahara was transferred to Twelfth Division in advance because of him, so he never had time to study these things?
Even Hogyoku was not manufactured at this time?
Kenma was doubtful in his heart, but did not show it on his face. He just nodded slightly, and the expression on his face softened a bit.
"Then I'll leave it to you. Don't disappoint me."
"You will never be disappointed."
Kisuke Urahara looked serious and made many promises.
Kenma waved to Walter on the side.
"Put away the barrier."
"Yes."
Walter terminated the transportation of Spiritual Pressure and calmed down the Spiritual Pressure that had just been turbulent.
As Spiritual Pressure was interrupted, the brilliance on Soul Orb fell, and the barrier was annihilated, turning into Reishi and dissipating in the room.
Kenma said, "Kisuke, let's stay here for a while, and you can take advantage of this time to rest more."
Kisuke Urahara nodded, and the three of them drank tea and chatted.
At this time, there was a sound of slightly heavy footsteps coming from outside.
Kenma looked sideways and saw a figure in the corridor. The figure was reflected on the paper window. He was holding a full thing in his hand, which was taller than a person.
The man stopped at the door and sounded a slightly sexy voice.
"Little Kenma, I made pastries and I'm coming in."
While talking, the wooden door was pushed open.
What caught Kenma's eyes was a plate of glossy snacks, piled high, blocking the visitor's upper body.
The air suddenly exuded a sweet and greasy smell.
Even if you can't see the person, just by listening to the voice, Kenma can guess who is coming.
A beautiful face emerged from the side of the pile of snacks, with long hair shawl, and a gentle smile on the corner of the mouth, showing a mature and gentle temperament.
It is Kiryū Kirishiki.
"Captain, aren't you in an experiment? Why are you here?"
Kisuke Urahara stood up, took the plate of snacks from Kiryū Kirishiki's hand, and placed it on the low table.
Kiryū Kirishiki smiled and said, "I heard from people that Little Kenma was a guest again, so I made some snacks and sent them over."
Hearing this, Kisuke Urahara looked bitter and complained.
"Captain, didn't you say that you are studying new technologies? If you have some spare time, please help me handle some matters within the team."
"Haha, these snacks are made by me using new technology."
Kiryū Kirishiki looked at Kenma and urged, "Try it quickly. I tried a new baking method this time. The taste is very different from before."
Kenma stood at the low table, looking at the dazzling array of pastries on it, and complained, "Captain Denzhou, you are a guinea pig who wants us to do experiments."
"How could that happen, haha----"
Kiryū Kirishiki smiled awkwardly, but this laughter became increasingly weak under Kenma's gaze.
She hurriedly coughed a few times.
"Ahem, I'm still very confident in my craftsmanship, and I can definitely guarantee the taste."
Seeing her urging, Kenma sat down again, picked up a piece hesitantly, put it in his mouth and chewed it.
The aroma instantly ignited the taste buds, and a soft, glutinous and sweet taste came from the mouth. Kenma couldn't help but shine.
"It tastes really good."
"Walter, you should try it too."
Seeing Kenma's reaction, Kiryū Kirishiki nodded as if he felt the same, with a look of extreme satisfaction on his face.
As a chef, it is a matter of pride for the food you make to arouse such admiration from people.
"Little Kisuke, you should try it quickly and eat more. I still have some here."
"After a while, even if you want to eat, you won't be able to eat easily.
Kenma swallowed the food in his mouth and was just about to pick up the tea to relieve the greasiness when he heard Kiryū Kirishiki's words and his heart moved slightly.
"Captain Hikifune, what's going on?"
"Is it possible that you want to retire?"
Kiryū Kirishiki waved his hand.
"How is it possible? I am still a young and beautiful girl in my prime!"
She came to the table and sat down, waving to the three of them, motioning for them to come over.
When the three of them got closer, she lowered her voice and said, "I'm telling you, you must never tell anyone."
"Yeah, yeah."
The three of them nodded.
Kisuke Urahara asked, "Captain, what is it that is so mysterious?"
Kiryū Kirishiki glanced at the three people. Seeing the solemn expressions on their faces, she pointed her finger upward and opened it gently.
"I have someone above. She secretly told me before that the new technology I developed is very good, and the boss is planning to promote me to Zero Division."
"Zero Division?!"
Kisuke Urahara exclaimed.
"Shh, don't be so loud."
Kirio Hikifune's fingers were raised in front of his mouth.
"This matter is still confidential. You cannot reveal it in advance."
"Little Kisuke, you are the next captain, don't be so surprised."
Kisuke Urahara reacted and covered his mouth to prevent himself from making loud noises.
Then he nodded heavily in agreement.
Kenma's eyes narrowed slightly, with a surprised expression on his face as well.
The above mentioned by Kiryū Kirishiki naturally refers to the Soul King Palace in the sky.
And her promotion to Zero Division is really----
As expected.