Chapter 35: Floral Materials
By the time Masatsuki Aozaki accompanied Yoruichi Shihōin to the 4th Division the following evening, his mind was still somewhat distracted.
He wasn't some naive fledgling—he was a seasoned Zanjutsu prodigy who had seen his share of battles.
Under normal circumstances, last night shouldn't have been enough to shake his focus.
Could it be that Rangiku Matsumoto had somehow unlocked the power of the "Soul King's Nail"? That would be... disastrous.
Masatsuki rubbed his temple, feeling a headache coming on. He had a hunch that Rangiku might awaken some rather "unusual" abilities.
Beside him, Yoruichi walked through the dimly lit streets, clad in a black night-suit. She made no effort to conceal herself, moving with the confidence of someone who belonged wherever she went.
Now and then, a passing Shinigami recognized her, their expressions shifting in alarm before they hurriedly got out of her way. Clearly, her reputation as a troublemaker was well established.
Even wrapped in her stealth gear, Yoruichi exuded an undeniable charm.
Masatsuki glanced at her and asked, "Once we hand the hot spring over to Kisuke, when will we actually get to use it? I'd rather not wait until I've surpassed my master, only to find it's still just an empty pool."
"It shouldn't take more than a few years," Yoruichi replied in a low voice. "Kisuke has already studied most of the Urahara family's research. All he needs now is the real hot spring as a test subject."
"So where exactly is it?"