Chapter 64: The Unkind


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Kazuya, did Kisuke snitch on me?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Back in Urahara Shop, Lisa threw another question at Kazuya, her gaze emanating cold anger. She suspected Kisuke of revealing her background to Kazuya for obvious reasons.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya maintained a neutral expression, knowing well that a simple nod of his head couldnd Kisuke in a whirlwind of trouble. He was tempted to say yes, but given Kisuke’s cunning, he would evade Lisa unscathed.


    <span style="font-weight:400">He shook her head. “I knew who you were the moment I heard your name.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“How? Is it also rted to your mysterious past?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Kind of.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He wasn’t lying but he wasn’t telling the truth either. Honestly, he hadn’t expected his bullshit lies to ever reach this point. He had hoped the truth would remain between the Urahara gang and him, but Yoruichi and Kisuke almost revealed it to Api and others.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Lisa stared at him, feeling tempted to solve the mystery. “I’ll get it out of you one day.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Keep dreaming.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">As they traversed through the shop, the muffled sounds of a conversation emanated from a room nearby. Lisa, without a second thought, opened the door. Tessai, the former Commander of the Kidō Corps and his Vice-Chief, Hachigen, were having a casual chat over tea.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Hachigen’s gaze drifted to Kazuya, his lips curling up into a knowing smile. "So, you found him. I’d appreciate a detailed updateter, if that''s possible."


    <span style="font-weight:400">Lisa knew Hachigen was misunderstanding her rtionship with Kazuya but she was toozy to correct him. “No problem, Hachi. I’ll see youter.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Bye, Lisa.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">With a nod towards Hachigen, Kazuya followed Lisa out of the shop, leaving the two Kidō masters to their discussion.


    <span style="font-weight:400">…


    <span style="font-weight:400">In the meantime, Api kept her gaze locked on the door through which Kazuya and Lisa had vanished. “That jerk. Shouldn’t he say something before leaving?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun couldn’t help but giggle. It was clear that Api was simmering with jealousy at the sight of Kazuya leaving with Lisa, a woman of considerable beauty.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Harribel, on the other hand, looked at Api with a look of disapproval. “I’m d they didn’t be enemies. Do you want Kazuya to be sad or happy?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api huffed her head away, acting like she didn’t care in either state, even though her consideration for Kazuya was only second to Harribel. No one beat Harribel when it came to caring for Kazuya.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Now they will be something else,” whispered Sung-Sun, grinning mischievously. “M Rose, Kazuya promised to buy us clothes. Let’s drag him to the shop after we’re given a suitable Gigai.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">M Rose clutched her shirt which still had the lingering scent of Kazuya. She had made a little bond with the clothing since it was her first ever shirt. “Right. I’ll bury it somewhere safe.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“M Rose, you need to learn a lot about your new form,” Ciri said with a wry smile. “Clothes are stored, not buried.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">M Rose knitted her brows. “I like burying things. Keeps them safe.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Despite having been an Arrancar for a while now, her primitive, wild instincts were still very much intact.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke popped into view at a distance, and then in a blink, he was standing in front of them thanks to his Shunpo. “Ladies, sorry to interrupt your good time. I brought a couple Gigai.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Harribel frowned at the two humanoid bodies that Kisuke was holding. They appeared more masculine than feminine and were devoid of any reproductive organs.


    <span style="font-weight:400">M Rose snatched one from Kisuke. “So how do I?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Think about bing one with it. The rest is easy.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">M Rose watched in fascination as her hand disappeared within the Gigai. Slowly her entire body melded with the artificial form, causing her shirt to drop to the floor. The Gigai radiated a brief shine as it shrank and adjusted to M Rose’s shape.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Wow,” M Rose breathed out, taking in the sight of her naked form. “This is some incredible stuff.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Ciri’s jaw practically hit the floor. “I can''t sense her Reiatsu at all. She appears as a normal human.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke cracked a grin. “No need for thanks. This view is payment enough for my efforts.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">The self-proimed perverted merchant shamelessly feasted his eyes on the feral and alluring M Rose. His tant ogling didn''t go unnoticed. As soon as her initial astonishment subsided, M Rose grew aware of Kisuke’s attention.


    <span style="font-weight:400">She pointed at him, baring her sharp fangs. “Don’t you dare look at me, pervert.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">With her warning delivered, she bent to retrieve her shirt and slipped it on in a hurry. She held no objections against Kazuya seeing, even admiring, her naked body. Kisuke, however, made her repulsed.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke fanned himself, feeling the temperature rising under her intense re. “My, my, no need to be so angry. I can refer you to a psychologist who can help you with anger issues.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">M Rose clicked her tongue before spinning on her heel and bounding towards a distant hill. The training chamber wasrge enough to allow her to put ample space between herself and Kisuke.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Harribel watched without expressing approval or disapproval of M Rose’s actions. The fact that M Rose hadn’t lost control and attacked Kisuke wasmendable growth in itself. The lioness’ prejudice towards men was something else.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘’His influence helped.’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">Harribel moved forward and epted the remaining Gigai from Kisuke. Instead of trying it herself, she passed it to Sung-Sun.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun’s eyes crinkled in happiness. “Thanks, Harribel-sama~.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke scratched his chin thoughtfully. Harribel had made the right decision in passing the Gigai since it was only suitable for Arrancars. “Excuse me. I have several questions.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“What?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He pointed at Sung-Sun and then swung his finger towards Ciri. “I’m a little confused. Are you an Arrancar or not?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun arched an eyebrow. “Do you know about Resurrión?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke frowned before shaking his head. It was his first time hearing the term. His knowledge on Hollows was half bakedpared to his knowledge on Shinigami. “Teach me!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“...Just like Shinigami have various release levels for their Zanpakutō, we, Arrancars, have our own form of release. We call it Resurrión.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Interesting.” Kisuke’s voice was filled with intrigue. “Doesn’t that mean Kazuya-san can grow even stronger?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He hadn’t seen Kazuya in his Resurrión state, leading him to reassess Kazuya’s strength.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Technically, yes,” said Ciri. “However, he has yet to awaken his Zanpakutō.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Awaken?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“You should ask your friend Yoruichi. He knows about Kazuya’s unique condition.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke chuckled, hearing Yoruichi being referred to as a man. “That brings me to my second question. Are you in a constant release state like the Lamiady?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He would’ve ssified her in the same category as Harribel if it weren''t for the trace amounts of Shinigami Reiatsu emanating from her.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Ciri patiently exined her condition. She wouldn’t have bothered with Kisuke if he wasn’t Kazuya’s ally. “Do you understand now?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Arrancar’s Zanpakutō are just like Shinigami’s, except they don’t have spirits.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kisuke cupped his chin, contemting theparison between the Arrancar and the Visored. Both of them possessed powers of Hollow and Shinigami. However, Visored''s Hollow attributes were significantly weaker than natural Hollows, and likewise, the Arrancar’s Shinigami attributes were weaker.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘It’s no surprise the Gigai I made for the Visored is working perfectly with them.’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">Once again he observed Ciri. His Bankai could theoretically reconstruct her severed wings and arms, but the effects would be nullified once he deactivated the Bankai. Even if the effect was temporary, he couldn’t recklessly reveal his trump card.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘She can manage like this.’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">He looked at Harribel. “I’ll inform Kazuya when I’m done with your Gigai.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api stepped out from behind Sung-Sun. “Mister, don’t make mine yet.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She had decided to return to Hueco Mundo after spending some time with Kazuya. The Gigai Kisuke will make for her now will be obsolete for her humanoid form.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Less work for me~.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Thezy shopkeeper couldn’t be happier with the arrangement.