Chapter 280: Too Weak
The morning sun bathed Sōkyoku Hill in light, but deep underground, the training ground—untouched by the sun—was as bright as day.
Scattered across the floor were piles of disordered clothing, as if remnants of a chaotic battlefield. Among them was the black, form-fitting nightwear had worn earlier—the standard Onmitsukidō combat uniform, akin to a ninja's attire. Nearby lay Yoruichi Shihōin's usual open-back outfit, along with other uniforms inspired by various professions from the World of the Living, some even featuring animal motifs.
These garments were tangled together, forming a bizarre scene.
In the open space of the training ground, a young girl lay motionless, like a flower in deep slumber.
Her jet-black hair cascaded silkily around her ears, and the slight furrow of her brows hinted at exhaustion and unease.
Yesterday's training had been a grueling ordeal for her.
She had given her all to adapt to this new role, but her body struggled to keep up with the intensity of the regimen.
Masatsuki Aozaki stood silently nearby, his gaze resting on the sleeping girl.
Shaking his head slightly, he sighed inwardly.
"She's still too weak... her physical endurance needs a lot of work."
The entire day had been spent on intensive close-quarters protection training.