Chapter 1041

But his gentleness was only superficial.

Regarding matters of world security, Xuan Wo Changmen cared more than the Fourth Hokage.

Fourth Hokage: "Yes! Unless some divine anomaly involving the Shinigami emerges in our world, I will not permit you to come here and kill our Shinigami!"

Aizen Sousuke: "...... I knew it would be this way."

Aizen was not disappointed; he had long anticipated this situation.

So he remained utterly calm.

Aizen Sousuke: ".

What is your stance on this matter?"

"Before answering, I wish to ask one question......"

Aizen Sousuke: "Please ask."

"Aizen, what will you do if I refuse?"

Aizen Sousuke: "I will ask the President my lord! Though I suspect the President will likely refuse, if I don't even ask, I'll never be at peace."

Su Xiao Xiao: "...... I'm online right now! I can tell you clearly.

Any task outside the norm that requires traveling to another world! You resolve it among yourselves.

Don't come to me!"

Aizen Sousuke: "I knew it would be this way!"

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "I think it's admirable that the Demon Lord upholds his boundaries."

Miss Xia Shizi: "I think so too!"

"How about this...... Aizen, let's make a deal!"

Aizen Sousuke: "State your terms."

"I allow you to come to our world, and I won't care whether you hunt Shinigami or not—though it's limited to Shinigami only... you must not affect our world in any other way."

Aizen Sousuke: "Don't worry! If I cause trouble in your world, let the President punish me!"

Aizen remained noncommittal; in this world, the only thing worthy of his attention was... the Shinigami.

He could never have any interest in... ordinary mortals... or harm them. To be blunt, his own Shinigami world had plenty of mortals too.

From any perspective, he had no reason to go out of his way to stir up trouble in another world.

It would be exhausting and only make enemies.

Su Xiao Xiao: "......"

Su Han's lips twitched slightly; though you invited me to arbitrate and showed trust in me, I'm pleased.

But I gain nothing by serving as this judge! And you never even asked my opinion.

Though he mentally complained, Su Han said nothing more.

After all, given the current situation, the chance of anything happening is nearly zero—he's just bringing it up, not actually expecting me to do anything.

"Aizen, I believe you on this point......"

He had also guessed Aizen's thoughts; since Aizen had dragged Su Han into this, he wouldn't dwell on the issue but stated his true demand.

"My demand in this deal is......... I ask you to teach me to cultivate, to become a Shinigami!"

Tony Not the Richest: "......"

Xiao Zhizhi Shu: ""

Ti Qie Hui Li: "...... wait a moment, you want to cultivate the Shinigami path? The Shinigami world's Shinigami path?"

Hei Qi Yihu: "Hey hey...... calm down a bit! I don't reject Aizen anymore, but I still know Aizen needs caution."

Hei Qi Yihu: "Be careful...... he might dig a pit for you at any moment!"

"You're overthinking it, Hei Qi Yihu! At least for now, I see no reason Aizen would set a trap for me......"

He indicated he was perfectly calm; he had thought this demand through carefully.

"Besides, don't forget! Guild members cannot harm each other.

If this prohibition is absolute, then even if Aizen wanted to trap me, he couldn't act."

Hei Qi Yihu: "......"

Su Xiao Xiao: "True! That makes sense."

Aizen Sousuke: "...... That's an unexpected statement! But after careful thought, it's surprising yet logical."

Aizen pushed up his glasses, a strange glint flashing in his eyes; he had once carefully studied the Death Note, so his understanding of... was far from shallow.

Even Aizen had to admit, the other's intellect was extremely high—even no less than his own.

If he truly walked the Shinigami path, given his demonstrated wisdom and boldness, plus the Guild's support... he might truly become a worthy opponent.

Of course, this opponent would not be one of mortal enmity.

But rather... a special relationship of rival and ally.

"In that case...... wouldn't it be even more interesting?"

Aizen smiled; he never feared opponents. Or rather, having a high-intelligence individual as his rival excited him.

He even resolved to fully commit to cultivating him from now on.

Aizen Sousuke: "No problem. I will train you seriously! By the way, do you only wish to become a Shinigami? I can't help with the Quincy, but if it's the Hollow, I can implant their power into you as well!"

"I am deeply honored!"

"I've now granted you access to my world. You may come to my world at any time."

Aizen Sousuke: "I'll arrive in your world in half an hour. I need to make some preparations first.

Merging Hollow and Shinigami power isn't... that simple."

Su Xiao Xiao: "I'm curious! The Guild has so many cultivation systems—why do you insist on cultivating the Shinigami path?"

Su Xiao Xiao: "Of course, I don't object to your choice—the Shinigami path is also one with extremely high potential and growth potential! I'm just a little puzzled."

Su Han was indeed strange; after switching to Shinigami, he could no longer be called human, but rather should be termed a spirit body.

Of course, he might become something akin to Hei Qi Yihu.

Yet this decision still left Su Han unable to understand it.

Compared to the Shinigami path on Ran Dong's side, obtaining the Turtle Hermit cultivation method, Chakra extraction technique, and Haki cultivation method within the guild was undoubtedly far simpler.

Especially the Turtle Hermit cultivation method—its upper limit was terrifyingly high.

"Because I feel! This Shinigami profession... will suit me perfectly!"

"And! I've decided to supplement my path with Qi! Shinigami can extend my lifespan and give me more abilities—enhancing my capacity to handle any situation."

Tony Isn't the Richest: "Holy shit... so what he really wanted was the Shinigami's terrifying lifespan!"

Tony finally understood, his scalp prickling.

My Sister Is Unbearably Unlovable: "I'm stunned too... he's right."

My Sister Is Unbearably Unlovable: "He noticed the blind spot everyone had always overlooked."

My Sister Is Unbearably Unlovable: "Everyone who's been cultivating Haki all along never thought of it."

My Sister Is Unbearably Unlovable: "On the path of extending life, Shinigami leaves Long Zhu, Naruto, and One Piece far, far behind!"