"How have things been going at Shino Academy lately, Shisui?"
Seireitei.
Kenma walked along the pristine white stone road.
Shisui followed slightly behind him as they headed forward.
Hearing the question from ahead, Shisui considered his words for a moment before immediately replying, "Reporting to you, my lord, everything has been normal for this subordinate at the academy. Nothing else has happened."
"I meant your studies." Shisui's answer had been too broad, so Kenma pressed further. "Compared to that kid Aizen brought in, how do you measure up? You haven't fallen behind him in grades, have you?"
"Our grades at the academy have both been perfect... It is impossible to determine who is superior based on that alone."
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Glancing at Kenma's profile ahead of him, Shisui steadied himself, his voice calm.
"In competitive fields such as White Strike and Zanjutsu, the two of us have won and lost against each other. Moreover, whenever we spar, this subordinate can sense that he seems to be concealing some of his true strength..."
"However, please rest assured, my lord. This subordinate has not revealed his full strength either. If it truly came down to a fight to the death, this subordinate would certainly defeat him."
Kenma nodded.
Gin Ichimaru's nature was like that of a snake. His thoughts ran deep, and he was exceptionally adept at endurance.
Especially under Aizen's command, he probably would not even be able to breathe in peace without concealing a few trump cards.
For Shisui to reach this level and stand on equal footing with Gin Ichimaru already showed extraordinary talent. Kenma was very pleased.
"There is one more matter..."
Shisui's voice was somewhat hesitant.
"What is it?" Kenma asked without turning his head.
Shisui looked at the short Zanpakuto at his waist. His brows