Just as Byakuya stood there at a loss, a hand suddenly reached over, grabbed him by the back of the neck, and lifted him up.
"Make way! This is my kid!" Yamabuki Chidori said with a smile, pulling Byakuya free.
The moment those aunties saw Yamabuki Chidori, an instinctive trace of fear rose in their hearts, and they hurriedly parted to make way.
Byakuya turned around and immediately looked delighted. Though he did not know Yamabuki Chidori's name, Yamabuki Chidori often visited his home and counted as an acquaintance.
"Young master of the Kuchiki Clan, why are you here?" Yamabuki Chidori asked despite already knowing the answer.
"I was playing hide-and-seek with someone, but then I got lost," Byakuya said awkwardly.
"How about this? I happen to be traveling on official business. Shall we head back together?" Yamabuki Chidori asked with a smile.
Byakuya immediately nodded. At last, he had found someone reliable.
Yamabuki Chidori took Byakuya's little hand and returned to the Seireitei, while the Kuchiki Clan had not even noticed that their young master had gotten lost once already.
"Were you playing hide-and-seek with a dark-skinned girl?" Yamabuki Chidori suddenly asked. "I saw her just now too."
Byakuya's eyes lit up. "Can you tell me where she is?"
Yamabuki Chidori narrowed his eyes, knowing the child had taken the bait. "Of course, but you won't be able to catch her! That's Shihōin Yoruichi, known as the Flash Goddess. Few people can match her speed in Flash Step."
"The Flash Goddess?" Byakuya looked astonished. Someone actually dared to use such a title?
"However, if you take me as your teacher, perhaps one day you'll have a chance to surpass Shihōin Yoruichi." Yamabuki Chidori abruptly changed the subject.
Byakuya was even more confused. *Who are you, mister? Why should I