Chapter 142 141: Hypocritical Mask

One week away from the captain's meeting.

This year's squad allocation and assignment has ended, and we have entered a more segmented stage.

Arima Shizu also arrived as promised and moved out of the Zhenyang Spiritual Arts Academy.

"The work content of the fifth division is not very fixed."

"After all, they are a fire brigade in the literal sense, so they basically move wherever they are needed."

"Uh... Although I really want to emphasize it again, after all, you have been here for internship before, so I'm just going to be lazy here."

He raised his right hand and gently pressed his sore neck.

Hirako Mako seemed to sigh very tiredly, and looked at Arima Shizuya in front of him with complicated eyes...

"Because you just joined the job, I won't assign you any specific work. So I'll keep it simple."

"Stay with me for three or four months first to get a little familiar with the operations of the team, and then we can arrange the specific duties."

Arima Shizuo, who was still nodding his head to show his understanding, was also stunned for a moment.

Couldn't help but turn around and say.

"Huh? Shall I follow you directly?"

Mako Hirako, who was looking at the document and scratching his head, let out a soft "ah" and raised his gaze.

"What? Unwillingly?"

Smiling awkwardly, Arima Shizuya explained.

"No, no, no, it's just a little unexpected..."

"After all, generally speaking, captains are people who wouldn't do such things, right?"

As if saying what Shizuya Arima was thinking, Mako Hirako threw the document in his hand in front of him, showing a lazy expression as if he was throwing it away.

"You think I did? It's just that there are too many people who want to join the fifth team this year, so we temporarily conducted a training camp in batches."

The fire brigade, which usually no one would sign up for, has become so popular this year.

So, what kind of illusion was it?

Or is it the influence caused by the existence of a certain person?

Mako Hirako looked at Shizuya Arima in front of him expressionlessly.

——This guy brings too much trouble.

Let yourself become a conspicuous package in front of the captains.

It also added a lot to the originally deserted work.

Hey! I regret it a little bit. It’s really troublesome for a topical figure like you to come over!

"Because there are too many applicants this year, I have asked Aizen to lead the team and conduct a special training camp for half a year in the concession area outside."

"After all, even though they say they can do anything, everyone still has some misunderstandings... Take this opportunity to get familiar with each other, so that you can have room for maneuver if you regret it."

And in it.

"Especially those ignorant young people who were influenced by you and chose to apply for the fifth team."

Ah... speaking of this.

Arima Shizu could only smile helplessly.

Although he has been keeping a low profile, he has been rated as an outstanding student representative over the years.

There is always someone confessing or something... Although I don't want to admit it, I can still be regarded as a 'man of the hour' in a reluctant sense.

in this regard.

Even Gin Ichimaru, who graduated from Mao Spiritual Arts Academy in one year, couldn't beat him.

But having said that, after thinking about this, Shizuka Arima couldn't help but think about other people's arrangements.

Tosen Kaname joined Team 9 as he wished, and he seems to be quite good at his job now... He gets along pretty well with Rukuchukenxi.

Ichimaru Gin.

This guy directly applied for the same fifth division team as him.

Now, based on Hirako Mako's dictation, he has been assigned to the prison master to prepare for half a year of practical training.

Perhaps this can also be said to be a ‘hit by mistake’ in a certain sense?

After all, the time between the prison master and Ichimaru Gin was not long enough. Considering the various subsequent actions, the two sides did need some time to get used to each other.

For example, letting the prison master know Ichimaru Gin's talent, and letting Ichimaru Gin feel a little bit unfathomable about the prison master, etc...

As for myself, it was somewhat surprising at the moment.

"So I'm the only one who interned with Captain Hirako?"

"Yes, it's a great privilege, right? It's an opportunity that others can't even ask for."

Wow, you are so funny.

"Ahaha... If possible, I still want to go to Vice Captain Aizen. I always feel that it will be very stressful..."

"You brat~ I'm not as difficult to get along with as you think."

They laughed and joked about each other, but the atmosphere between the two was not too tense.

After all, it wasn't the first time we met.

Although they are not familiar with each other, thanks to the relationship that they had known each other in the early years, they are now a little more relaxed.

"Okay, let's get down to business."

Mako Hirako adjusted her sitting posture, folded her hands in front of the table, and showed a serious expression.

"Although I should have told you these words earlier, it is not too late at this time... Arima Shizuya."

"I am here."

"Can you tell me the reason why you applied for the fifth division?"

Although it was a routine question, the other party's no longer playful attitude revealed a sense of seriousness.

Arima Shizuya simply adjusted his expression.

"Because I don't think my work ability is outstanding. In comparison, I think the fifth team, which can be applied to various occasions, is the place where I can best play my strengths."

"I see."

Hirako Mako nodded and said calmly.

"Then why not go to the third team?"

This is a very delicate question.

Because the nicknames of the third team and the fifth team are "support team" and "rescue team" respectively.

From the perspective of ordinary people, it is obviously difficult to perceive the difference and uniqueness between the two sides.

But.

How could this be possible?

The boy just pondered for a moment and said at this moment.

"Although there is no obvious distinction in name, in fact, if you study it carefully, it is not difficult to find that the meanings are different."

"A more straightforward example is the team flower that symbolizes each team."

"The team flower of the third team is the marigold, which has complex meanings such as relief, patience, and pain. At the same time, it also has more complex emotions such as sadness."

"If you analyze it in depth, it is not difficult to draw another conclusion."

"The concept of the third team is more inclined to the type of fighting."

"Although there is no explicit statement, I personally think...the third team is better at providing various support in combat."

Borrowing the words of Kira Izuru in the original line.

"Fighting cannot be regarded as a heroic act, and fighting cannot be created into a cheerful atmosphere. The so-called battle should be full of despair, gloomy, and terrifying. Fighting will only be cruel. Only in this way will people fear fighting and choose to avoid fighting."

The intention of the bartender to give each team a flower at the beginning of designing the team, in the final analysis, has its own unique meaning.

Arima Shizuya raised his right hand and rubbed his chin, while constantly trying to justify his statement.

"In comparison, the team flower of our Fifth Division is the horse-drunk tree."

"Its flower language is analyzed as sacrifice, danger, and pure love."

"If we start from this aspect and analyze it, we can probably conclude that the Fifth Division is better at providing support in many aspects."

Although it is a bit general, in fact, through a certain setting in the original work, we can also roughly understand a certain alternative meaning.

That is the death rate of the Third Division.

In the Thousand Year Blood War, if Fengqiao, the big mouth, was not rescued in the end, this division would have the highest death rate in the literal sense.

Almost everyone from the captain to the last officer was fucked...

Admittedly, there is also a reason for lack of strength. But in other words, it can force courage and do something like "sending death".

This style of behavior itself represents courage in another sense.

This group of people can be regarded as "war maniacs" in a different sense.

"To sum up, because I am not very good at fighting. So... I think the fifth team should be more suitable for me."

I was a little nervous when I said this summary.

"So, are you satisfied with this answer?"

After all, Arima Shizuka himself didn't know whether this answer was appropriate.

And in this hesitation, he saw Hirako Mako took a deep breath and made a tactical backward movement at this moment.

Not satisfied?

What a joke...

It's already beyond the scope, and you can consider extra points in the exam!

After all, Hirako Mako's original intention was just to embarrass the other party, but he didn't expect that he would be taught a lesson instead.

After all, he didn't know what the flower language of the third team meant.

Who would have time to care about such things?

But although he was feeling emotional at this moment, he couldn't show too obvious expression. After all, he wanted to knock the other party.

At this time, he was still moved, what was going on?

After a light cough, Mako Hirako, who had forced himself to cheer up, turned his eyes to the side and said in a somewhat uncertain tone.

"It's, it's okay..."

"..."

What's the matter with "it's okay"?

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

But since he was the captain, he naturally wouldn't be so thin-skinned.

After suppressing the various thoughts in his mind, Mako Hirako pondered for a moment and finally chose to return to the topic.

"Let me get straight to the point, Arima Shizuya."

"The reason why you want to apply for the fifth division."

"Is it because of that guy Aizen?"

While asking this question, Mako Hirako's eyes were also fixed on Arima Shizuya.

His eyes were burning, as if they had body temperature, and they were directly nailed on Arima Shizuya's face.

And the person's face did not change.

At this moment, there was a feeling similar to "as expected".

As the prison master said.

"Since you want to join the fifth division, Mako Hirako is a link that cannot be avoided at all. ’

The other party would definitely be on guard against me. After all, he is also a member of the ‘Aizome faction’.

Considering that the other party was already wary of the prison master, there is a reason for this ‘test’ behavior towards me now.

Fortunately.

I was not unprepared.

According to the content of the previous rehearsal, Arima Shizuka spoke carefully.

"The reason why I want to join the 5th Division is indeed as you said, I came to see Mr. Aizen."

"After all, he took a lot of care of me before... To be honest, I can achieve what I have now because of Mr. Aizen's help in many ways."

"Although I am not a pedantic person, I have been indebted to you. If I don't repay you, I will be derelict in my duty."

This is the truth.

The moment she heard it, Hirako Mako had already caught this subtle emotion.

At the same time.

Arima Shizuka also recalled the guidance that Master Roku had given her earlier.

'The user of the illusion-type Zanpakutō is born with a keen sense of lies. '

The man who kept smiling at that time and softened his eyes by wearing glasses.

It was as if he had transcended the shackles of time, identity, and even personality.

The tone, expression, and words and deeds of the two overlapped at this moment.

——If it were him, he would probably say this.

"I see, it's pretty much what I thought." X2

"Although you've only been in contact with that man for a while, you should have received a lot of attention from him." X2

"Although I don't like to say bad things about people behind their backs, there are some things that I can't help but say." X2

Hirako Mako raised her head slightly, frowned slightly, and said with a sigh.

"Give up the idea of ​​continuing to have a close relationship with that man, he's very dangerous, and he's not as peaceful as you think." X2

"To put it bluntly, I won't let you have any contact with Aizen." X2

"At the same time, I will do my best to train you." X2

In a trance, looking at the two figures that are almost overlapping, Arima Shizuya's expression also became subtle.

The relationship between these two people is really a bit complicated... Although the parties involved may not want to admit it, in some ways.

The existence named Aizen Sosuke is a complete replacement for Hirako Mako.

As his thoughts drifted, Arima Shizuka also saw Captain Hirako in front of him raise his right hand and put his index finger on his forehead.

He showed a rather profound expression.

"In the next six months, I will train you to the point where you can serve as a deputy."

"During this period, I will also take you to know the other side of Aizen and let you know the danger he hides."

"After Aizen returns, I will dismiss him."

"If that guy is dissatisfied, we can just take him down. And if he doesn't show anything, that's not bad either."

This was not expected, but this subtle sense of dislocation was quickly filled.

Arima Shizuka also seemed to see the shadow of the prison master, and spoke first at this moment.

Hirako Mako laughed and said 'lately'.

"After all, it is also a kind of fun to slowly peel off that hypocritical mask~" X2