Chapter 65: Izumi’s Grand Scheme


    <span style="font-weight:400">A tide of relief flooded Izumi as sheid eyes on Kazuya returning with Lisa. She rushed toward him, her face wearing a bright smile.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Otouto-kun.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Onee-chan!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She buried her face in his chest. “Tell us before you disappear next time.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Lisa nkly stared at the brother and sister hugging each other happily. Rather than siblings, Izumi came off as his little sister. “Izumi-sama, you wouldn’t believe where I found him.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya’s eyes met Lisa’s sadistic gaze, which indicated a mischievous n on the horizon. She was most likely taking revenge for making her run all over the town or perhaps backing out of the date. Instead of interrupting her, he nudged her to continue feeding lies to Izumi.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Where was he?” Izumi asked, stepping away from his warm embrace. “I was so worried.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“He was in a love hotel with a married woman. Thankfully, I reached there before he could get physical with her.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Izumi sucked in a sharp breath. “Otouto-kun, is that true?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya let out a sigh. Of all the possible lies in the world, she chose the cliche cheating trope from the romance novels. “That poor woman was in need of desperate love. You know how influential my voice is, Onee-chan. She might’ve done something horrible if I wasn’t there.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He added more depth to Lisa’s one-dimensional story, more than willing to y along with her little games.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Izumi''s features softened, and a gentle smile yed on her lips. “You saved her from a horrible fate.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“But, Izumi-sama, don’t overlook his sin,” Lisa interjected, a hint of urgency in her voice. “Ask him why he was in bed with her?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“She wanted to reward me,” he said, shaking his head. “I haven''t had sex for two months. You ruined everything, Lisa.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Izumi swiveled to face Lisa. “I know I sent you to find Kazuya… but you could’ve waited until he had settled his private business.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Guilt slithered over Lisa until she remembered she had fabricated this entire situation. Her re bore into Kazuya, as if she wanted to kill him on the spot.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘Cunning bastard.’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">Izumi sped Kazuya''s shoulders, a stern frown creasing her forehead. “Otouto-kun, you aren’t allowed to impregnate any random women. Your partner should be a Quincy so we can bring more potential Echt (Pureblood Quincy) into the world. Lisa, consider Otouto-kun as a potential partner.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">His exceptional genes would undeniably yield offspring with immense potential — she was already setting the gears in motion for an Echt Quincy repoption program. She needed Quincy women since it severely reduced the chances of the offspring being a normal human.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya wasn’t sure how to react to her grand n. As much as he loved women, he didn’t need to degrade himself to the level of a sperm donor for some sex. The idea of adding more powerhouses to Yhwach’s army didn’t sit well with him either.


    <span style="font-weight:400">So, Izumi''s grand n, while well-intentioned, was simply not in alignment with his principles.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Never!” Lisa rejected instantaneously. “I refuse to enter a rtionship out of any obligation.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She had read too many romance novels to have a forced rtionship. As a Shinigami, she was a firm advocate of personal freedom and the liberty to choose one''s own path, which also included finding her own partner whom she loved and adored.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Izumi gave an apologetic smile. “Forgive me if I came off as forceful.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">With a gentle touch, Kazuya held Izumi’s hand. “Onee-chan, don’t throw this responsibility on me. I’m but a humble warrior.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Izumi''s nod was hesitant, her eyes shadowed with a flicker of disappointment. “I understand.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Though she seemedpliant on the surface, he could sense her steadfastmitment to her Quincy race.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘This stupid sister of mine is a stuck-up.’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">…


    <span style="font-weight:400">An hourter, Kazuya found himself descending back into the underground training grounds. Shaking off Izumi, who was bent on taking him out for a meal, proved to be a task of its own. Upon arrival, he was surprised to find Harribel honing her water maniption skills. Elsewhere, M Rose was engaged in a fierce sparring match with Ciri. Only Api and Sung-Sun seemed to be at leisure. The snakedy was no longer in hermia form, but instead was sitting by Api’s side in a white towel.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Kazuya!” At his entrance, Api sprung up from her position and unwittingly nuzzled her head against his palm, as if seeking affectionate pats. “Did you unfriend that Shinigami witch?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He cast a quizzical nce at her adorable gesture. “How do you know Lisa is a Shinigami?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“My guess was right, fufu,” Sung-Sun chimed in. “Yoruichi and Kisuke were familiar with Lisa. Her being Shinigami made more sense than a Quincy.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He gave her a round of apuse. Others may have grown in raw power but Sung-Sun’s observation skills grew at a frightening pace. “Actually she isn’t a Shinigami. I’ll tell you about her some other time.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api bit his hand. “Can we stop talking about her?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Let’s talk about you then, my sweetheart.”


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


    <span style="font-weight:400">“You’ve grown pretty strong. How much did my gluttonous little deer eat?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">In terms of sheer power, Api now stood shoulder to shoulder with the base form of M Rose. Undergoing Arrancarization would make her an unstoppable force among Hollows.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“I’m not little!” she retorted. “I’m strong… but not strong enough to be a Vasto Lorde.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya could see her spirits going down as she was still a little depressed after eating Evanya. “Why don’t you start with Arrancarification first? I have a method that has zero risks.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She would calm down after receiving some love from him. Her attraction towards him was inly obvious. He had to make her an Arrancar before Sung-Sun pushed him down, or else the deer would be heartbroken. He wanted to sleep with her first since she was so head over heel for him.


    <span style="font-weight:400">"A safe method?" Harribel asked, halting her training as his words caught her attention. "How so?"


    <span style="font-weight:400">He turned to the door. “Urahara-san! Shihōin-san! Come down here!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">It was about time he made Kisuke part with his precious Hōgyoku.