Chapter 256: Crucible (II)


    <span style="font-weight:400">The morning with Yoruichi had left Kazuya quite unsatisfied. Twenty minutes of pure bliss with Sung-Sun wouldpletely flip his mood, but he felt a bit strange about having sex when Unohana sat just a floor below him.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘It can’t be now.’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">As he opened his mouth to reject her, he saw Harribel pick up Sung-Sun’s jacket from the ground and put it back on her. Harribel wrapped her arms around Sung-Sun’s waist and pulled up the zipper, covering the lewd snake in her baggy jacket.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Save it for another time. Kazuya is tired today.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun gave Harribel a wide-eyed look. “Look at Husband’s eyes. Are those the eyes of a tired person? No, they are the eyes of a man who can’t wait to ravage his wife!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya cleared his throat. “Tier is right. I had a brutal training session with Retsu.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun ced a finger on her lips. “I can do the moving part and the cleaning after. You just have to lie there and enjoy—”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Harribel pulled at Sung-Sun’s ear, twisting it until Sung-Sun got off him. “No means no.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun faked a sob. “Hic… No sex today but triple sex when you return next time. Promise?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Million yen promise.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Be mindful of the time.” Harribel ruffled Sung-Sun’s hair before waving at him. “In twenty minutes, I’ll send Api with some food.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">As soon as the door closed, Sung-Sun returned to her previous position. She leaned down and began taking off his kimono. Theck of exnation for her aggression left him confused. Sung-Sun was capable of many things but disobeying Harribel wasn’t one of them.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Wife, we made a promise to Tier.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“I’m not breaking any. Just cooperate, Husband!” Sung-Sun peeled off his shirt and made him lie on his front. “Good. I’ll be back in a second.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She hurriedly dashed out of the room. Keenly listening to her footsteps, he knew she headed back to her room.


    <i><span style="font-weight:400">‘What is she gonna do?’</i>


    <span style="font-weight:400">As he waited for her return, his heart pounded with a sense of anticipation.


    <span style="font-weight:400">{Is she going to perform a cosy BJ?}


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


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun returned not long after, carrying a vial of greenish liquid with a higher consistency than water. She poured a good amount in her palm and rubbed her hands, approaching Kazuya with a slightly devious smirk.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Wife, what is that?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Grapeseed oil. It’s great for soothing tired muscles and relieving fatigue. Don’t worry, Husband. Lisa taught me very well!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">With a cheerful yelp, she straddled his lower back, adjusting until she found afortable enough spot for her butt. Then Sung-Sun’s hands, slick with the oil, began to work their magic on his tense shoulders. Her touch was firm but gentle, kneading his muscles.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Lisa taught you, huh?” Kazuya murmured, his voice slightly muffled by the pillow beneath his head. “I thought she was only capable of teaching ero stuff. Guess I underestimated her.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun chuckled softly, her fingers dancing along his back. “She has grown from her erotic obsession… she is now obsessed with you like everyone here. And admit it. Despite all her ws, you adore that silly bitch.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">The warmth of the oil and the rhythmic motion of Sung-Sun’s hands sent waves of rxation through Kazuya’s body. The tension he didn’t realize he had been holding onto began to melt away. He closed his eyes, allowing himself to fully sink into the sensation.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“She is a fun woman to be around. Where is she, anyway?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She leaned down, pressing a kiss to the nape of his neck. “Training at Kisuke’s new base with her masked friends. You and Izumi sparked something in her to get stronger.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“It wasn’t just us. She also met Nanao recently.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">She hummed as she moved down his back, putting more pressure on his muscles using her thumbs. “Lisa cares a great deal about that girl… Husband, forget everything about the world and rx your body… show me how much you trust your wife.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“As you wish.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He did as she said, allowing himself to let go of all the tensions. Her diligent efforts ramped up. Each stroke, each press of her fingers, made him feel more and more at peace.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Time seemed to slow down, the world outside the room fading into insignificance. It was just the two of them, sharing a quiet, intimate moment that required no words. Lying there on the bed, he basked in the simple pleasure of Sung-Sun’s touch.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya and Sung-Sun were brought back to reality when the door opened. As he turned his head, he caught sight of Api, who was wearing a maid dress and holding a te.


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api paused for a moment, as if taken aback by the sight of Sung-Sun, of all people, giving him a massage. “Time’s up, Snake.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Sung-Sun rubbed his back with a towel before she got off his back. She gave a firm pat on his butt and turned towards Api. “Have fun, you two~.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Bye, Snakie.” Api waved, holding a te in her hand. “Kazuya, let’s eat!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">He sat up and stretched his muscles, which felt better than ever. Suddenly, he was hit with an enticing aroma. “Hmmm. I’m guessing chicken.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api smiled. “Yeah. You’ll absolutely love it.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“What are you waiting for then? Give it to me!”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Be patient, jeez.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api put down the te before him. His eyes were immediately drawn to the beautifully presented golden-brown cutlets on the white te, which was in stark contrast to the white rice upying the other half of the te.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“This looks delicious. Did you—”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“I got it from a restaurant.” Api shook her head. “I’m working on improving... Enough about that. Say Aaaa.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Taking the chopstick, Api dipped a piece of chicken into the sauce and brought it to him. He unabashedly ate from her hand, savoring the juicy chicken peppered with spicy seasoning and tangy sauce.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Hmmm. This is nice.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Heh. I knew you’d like this.” Api revealed a boastful smirk and brought another piece to his mouth. “Oi, Kazuya. Are most Shinigami in the Soul Society around the level of Adjuchas?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">The only people she met from the Soul Society were Visored, Captains, or Vice-Captains. It had painted the wrong picture in her mind. She mistook the Soul Society as this massive organization stacked to the brim with powerful Shinigami.


    <span style="font-weight:400">“No, ny percent can’t even kill a normal Hollow on their own. It’s only the ten percent that are a pain in the ass.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api frowned. “That’s so pathetic. I expected more from them.”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“…”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“What would happen if the Hollows united and attacked the Soul Society in perfect coordination? Do Hollows stand a chance?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Kazuya contemted her question for a second. “It’s possible if someone took out the big hitters on the Soul Society’s side. Why are you asking, though?”


    <span style="font-weight:400">Api’s eyes gleamed menacingly as she smirked. “So there’s a chance…”


    <span style="font-weight:400">“Dear Deer, are you nning to lead an attack on the Soul Society?”