Xiao Wu's Admiration

After returning to the academy, they settled Yu Xiaogang down together with Tang San.

"Teacher, get some sleep first. I'll be going now. I'll bring you lunch at noon."

After saying that, Tang San left Yu Xiaogang's room with Aizen and Ulquiorra.

Under Aizen's deliberate guidance, they passed the teaching building and headed toward the dormitories.

Along the way, they heard several upperclassmen mention the words "Work-Study Students."

Ulquiorra did not care in the slightest, nor did Aizen react, but Tang San grew slightly nervous and listened carefully to what they were saying.

"Those Work-Study Students have a lot of nerve. They actually dared to challenge Boss Xiao from Sixth Grade. They'll probably be seriously injured."

"Not necessarily. There's a formidable one among the Work-Study Students—a little girl. They all call her Sister Xiao Wu, and she was the one who started this. Their wager is pretty extreme too. If Boss Xiao wins, the little girl becomes his pet. If the Work-Study Students win, no one will be allowed to bully them anymore."

"The Work-Study Students are just courting death. That first-year little girl is destined to become Boss Xiao's pet. Sigh, what a pity for such a cute girl. You should know that Boss Xiao is one of the few students who has reached the Soul Master realm."

Hearing the conversation between the two upperclassmen, Tang San frowned. After thinking it through, he was almost certain of what had happened, so he turned to Aizen.

"Big Brother Aizen, Xiao Wu is in danger. Let's go save her!"

Aizen turned his head and glanced at Tang San, then nodded and said solemnly, "Of course. She is my disciple. I won't stand by and do nothing."

Tang San did not ask Ulquiorra.

He knew that wherever Big Brother Aizen went, Ulquiorra would follow.

"Excuse me, seniors. Where are Boss Xiao and those Work-Study Students dueling?" Tang San approached the two students and asked.

The two students froze for a moment. The taller one said, "What? Want to help them? Boss Xiao has enough people. He doesn't need you."

Tang San smiled faintly. "Senior, I simply want to witness Boss Xiao's prowess."

"Oh, is that so? They're at the Academy Back Mountain. Hurry over. If you're late, it might already be over."

After obtaining the exact location, Tang San, Aizen, and Ulquiorra immediately rushed toward their destination.

The back mountain was little more than a small hill. When they first entered, there was no one in sight besides themselves.

"They're over there." Ulquiorra calmly pointed in a direction.

The woods were silent, yet Ulquiorra had located them immediately. Tang San could not help but feel a trace of awe at his perception.

No wonder he had been able to break through his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.

Very soon, the three of them found the dueling grounds.

Xiao Wu stood at the very front, with all the Work-Study Students behind her.

Opposite them stood more than twenty upperclassmen.

The leader was tall and straight-backed, looking like a miniature adult.

His looks were already nothing special, and the contempt and disdain on his face made him even less appealing.

"Little girl, it's not too late to regret this. Of course, I hope you don't regret it. That way, I'll get another pet. Hahaha!"

Xiao Wu's expression did not lose out to his in the slightest. Her face was equally disdainful, but paired with her adorable features, that disdain only made her more charming.

"Senior Xiao, are you scared? If you are, don't bully the Work-Study Students anymore!"

"Heh." Xiao Chenyu gave a cold laugh. "I'm not afraid. Tell me, Wang Sheng, why are you Work-Study Students so foolish? You actually let a little girl step forward. Are you incapable, only able to live off a woman?"

Wang Sheng could not voice his suffering.

He had tried his utmost to persuade Xiao Wu to wait until Big Brother Aizen and Big Brother Ulquiorra returned.

At the very least, they could have waited for Tang San.

But Xiao Wu could not be stopped at all. She had directly boasted that she would challenge Xiao Chenyu.

Xiao Wu was clearly getting impatient. "If you want to fight, then fight. Stop talking nonsense! How are we doing this? Say it!"

Xiao Chenyu's eyes shifted, and a wicked smile appeared on his face. "Don't worry, I'm very fair. You send ten people, and we send ten people. They'll take turns going up. Losers step down, winners continue, until one side has no one left."

Xiao Wu replied readily, "Come on, then. I'd like to see just how capable you are."

Seeing that there was no room to turn things around, Wang Sheng gritted his teeth. "Sister Xiao Wu, I'll go first..."

Before he could finish, a warm hand rested on Wang Sheng's shoulder. The person behind him said unhurriedly, "I'll do it."

That familiar voice, that magnetic tone—it was him!

"Big Brother Aizen, you're finally back!"

Wang Sheng's nose stung. He immediately turned around, hugged Aizen, and complained tearfully, "I tried to stop her, but it was useless."

Aizen gently patted the wronged child and said, "It's all right. I'm here."

"Master Aizen, you're here!" Xiao Wu skipped over playfully and adorably, wrapping her arms around Aizen's arm.

Aizen lightly scraped Xiao Wu's little nose and softly reprimanded her, "Don't be impulsive when doing things. You need to be fully prepared. What if you lost after rushing in so recklessly?"

Xiao Wu pouted. "Oh, I got it."

Xiao Chenyu frowned slightly at the sudden appearance of the three of them.

"Who are you? You're not a Work-Study Student, are you?"

Aizen smiled faintly. "I am indeed not a Work-Study Student, but I am a member of Dormitory Number Seven. Seeing my roommates being bullied like this, I have to help them."

Xiao Chenyu gave a noncommittal smile. "Since you want to stand up for them, then come on!"

Aizen slowly stepped forward and drew his Zanpakuto, turning the blade toward himself and the back of the sword toward Xiao Chenyu and the others.

The upperclassmen were somewhat frightened when they saw the cold gleam of the sword martial soul.

Xiao Chenyu said in a low voice, "This is only a duel, not a fight to the death!"

Aizen nodded. "I know. That's why I'll fight you with the back of the sword."

Xiao Chenyu breathed a sigh of relief and had Liu Long go up to test him.

Aizen shook his head lightly. "I don't want to waste time. Come at me together."

Xiao Chenyu shouted angrily, "What? Together? If you want to admit defeat, just say it! Who are you trying to impress? Be careful, or I'll cripple you!"

Aizen smiled slightly, standing there with complete ease as he said calmly, "I advise you not to put on such a blustering act. It only highlights your weakness."

"Heh, little girl, aren't you going to stop him?" Xiao Chenyu ignored Aizen and instead asked Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu hesitated. After all, this concerned whether she would become the other side's pet.

But seeing how confident Aizen was, Xiao Wu gritted her teeth and said, "He can do whatever he wants. Isn't that advantageous for you? You can easily win this round."

"Heh, since that's the case, we won't hold back. Brothers, get him!" Xiao Chenyu personally selected nine students.

Watching the ten children charge forward, Aizen's lips curved slightly.

He raised his Zanpakuto and brushed past Ling Feng, who was running the fastest.

Foam spilled from Ling Feng's mouth. With a thud, he dropped to his knees, clutching his stomach.

Then two students attacked from both sides, one of them being Liu Long.

His long staff was longer than the Zanpakuto, and he believed he had the advantage in reach.

Aizen instantly closed the distance. Under Liu Long's astonished gaze, he swung his sword downward while pointing his left hand at the other student.

"Bakudō #1, Sho!"

Liu Long did not even have time to withdraw his martial soul and defend himself before the back of the blade smashed him unconscious.

The other student's body stalled, and then Aizen's second swing sent him flying aside. He clutched his arm in unbearable pain.

Watching his men get knocked down one after another, Xiao Chenyu no longer underestimated Aizen. He had to act personally.

Transforming into a wolf, he revealed his first white Soul Ring.

"Xiao Chenyu, Sixth Grade student. Martial soul: Wolf. Level 11, one-ring Battle Soul Master."

Seeing that white Soul Ring, it was Aizen's turn to smile disdainfully.

Through Kyoka Suigetsu, he created a yellow Soul Ring for everyone to see.

"Aizen, first-year student. Martial soul: Sword. Level 15, one-ring Battle Soul Master."

"Gasp—"

Everyone drew in a sharp breath.

"Level 15!"

"My god, how the hell are we supposed to fight this?"

"A top-tier martial soul, completely overwhelming Soul Power!"

Xiao Chenyu instantly lost the ability to fight. His expression went blank as he muttered, "First year, Level 15... First year, Level 15..."

"Do you still want to fight?" Aizen asked calmly.

"No more!" Xiao Chenyu withdrew his martial soul and raised both hands in surrender.

Level 15, a sword, and even a Hundred-Year Soul Ring. There was no way to fight.

Aizen sheathed his Zanpakuto, walked over to Xiao Chenyu, and continued, "Since you lost, do you have anything to say?"

Facing Aizen's powerful Imposing Manner, Xiao Chenyu's legs trembled as he shivered.

"I-I'm willing to lead everyone and become your underling!"

Aizen waved a finger. "No need. If you want to be underlings, be my disciple's underlings."

As he spoke, Aizen pointed at Xiao Wu.

"Her?" Xiao Chenyu was somewhat unconvinced.

Xiao Wu stormed out angrily, hands on her hips. "What, is that not okay?"

At the same time, she revealed her Soul Ring and continued, "My name is Xiao Wu, a first-year Work-Study Student. Martial soul: Rabbit. Level 12, one-ring Battle Soul Master!"

Looking at that Hundred-Year Soul Ring, Xiao Chenyu gave a despairing, self-mocking smile. He lowered his head to Xiao Wu and said, "Fine."

"Hehe!"

As Xiao Wu rejoiced, Kyoka Suigetsu in Aizen's hand gave a faint hum, guiding Xiao Wu's mind.

Xiao Wu happily hugged Aizen.

Mua~

In her excitement, she kissed Aizen on the cheek.

"Master, you're amazing! One against ten, and they didn't even dare to fight!"