7 7.Standing on top of the world!

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Late at night,

Sousuke returned to his small house.

At this moment, he had put on a new pair of thick black-framed glasses, hiding the sharpness in his eyes, and once again becoming the reserved and taciturn young man.

Standing inside the house, Sousuke carefully examined the emerald green katana in his hand, his eyes shimmering with excitement.

Kyōka Suigetsu ... such a terrifying blade... it can grant me this kind of power.

Sousuke carefully recalled his performance on the field today, earnestly searching for his shortcomings and contemplating his battle with Uchiha Shino.

He discovered that if he hadn't unleashed Kyōka Suigetsu at the critical moment, he would have never been able to defeat Uchiha Shino.

That Uchiha guy's strength is probably close to that of a chūnin... a genius raised in such a family... they are definitely stronger than ordinary people like me, crushing me in terms of physical ability and strength. However, from today onwards, with the existence of Kyōka Suigetsu, I won't fall behind them anymore!

Sousuke thought to himself.

Just then, a clear and enchanting voice echoed in the room.

"Sousuke, do you still like my power?"

On the side of the room, Kyōka Suigetsu appeared out of nowhere.

She was now wearing a red and black speckled kimono, looking somewhat enchanting as she gazed at Sousuke, her eyes shining with a peculiar light.

Sousuke was surprised to hear Kyōka Suigetsu's voice. He had always assumed that she had lost her power like Hōgyoku.

Seeing the beautiful and captivating Kyōka Suigetsu, Sousuke couldn't help but blush again. Thanks to his glasses concealing his face, he managed to pretend to be calm and said,

"It's you, Kyōka Suigetsu. I really like this kind of power, thank you."

Sousuke lowered his head, looking at the emerald-colored blade, his eyes revealing a desire for power, unable to help himself.

Seeing Sousuke's expression, Kyōka Suigetsu's enchanting smile grew even stronger. She suddenly disappeared from her original position and reappeared behind Sousuke.

Her body pressed tightly against Sousuke, and the slightly bewitching figure under her kimono leaned forward lightly. Her reddened lips gently whispered near Sousuke's ear.

"Don't be polite. As long as you like it, you can freely use it."

The close contact made Sousuke unable to maintain his composure any longer. After all, he was just a boy of eight or nine years old.

Sousuke quickly took a step forward, creating some distance between them, his face flushed as he asked,

"By the way, Kyōka Suigetsu, why is this blade named after you? You haven't answered my question from before... Who are you exactly?"

Not paying attention to Sousuke's slight resistance, Kyōka Suigetsu maintained her captivating posture, still smiling as she looked at Sousuke's youthful face. Her eyes seemed somewhat blurred.

This Aizen-sama... seems even more alluring. I wonder if, when Aizen-sama wakes up, he will mind my disrespect towards him now. It's becoming more and more interesting...

"Because... I am the blade in your hands, Sousuke. Every time you gently stroke me, I can feel it as well."

Kyōka Suigetsu, like the combination of a young girl's tender face and a seductive heart, squinted her eyes as she looked at Sousuke. Her irresistibly tempting red lips gently parted as she spoke, surprising Sousuke.

"What! You are this blade?"

Sousuke couldn't help but be shocked to hear her words.

A blade that can transform into a human? It was unheard of in his understanding, which left him astonished.

Because this completely transcends conventional understanding.

Just like a lazy cat playing with a wool ball, Kyōka Suigetsu looked at Sousuke with narrowed, smiling eyes.

"Well, to be precise, it is the power within you, Sousuke. Including this blade, it is the release of your inner power that brought forth my existence. So, Sousuke, I know all of your thoughts."

This further surprised Sousuke, and he felt a sense of embarrassment at having his privacy invaded.

He looked at Kyōka Suigetsu with a somewhat cold expression.

On the other side, Kyōka Suigetsu raised her sleeve and lightly covered her smile, her gaze clear.

Truly... even though you lost all your memories, your inherent pride hasn't diminished in the slightest... you still don't want anyone to see your heart, do you... Lord Aizen.

"Sousuke, do you want to stand at the pinnacle of this world?" Kyōka Suigetsu looked at Sousuke, her face still adorned with that bewitching smile.

Without dwelling on whether Kyōka Suigetsu's words were true or false, upon hearing her question, Sousuke had some doubts.

"The pinnacle? Are you referring to... becoming a shinobi?"

"A shinobi? Hahaha! Perhaps. So, Sousuke, do you want to stand at that height?" Kyōka Suigetsu seemed to find Sousuke's words amusing, but she continued to ask with a smile.

Sousuke pondered over this question for a long time.

If he had the strength of someone like Lord Hokage, his village wouldn't have been devastated by war. If he had the power of someone like Lord Hokage, he could protect those dear to him. If he had the power of someone like Lord Hokage, he could punish those who recklessly took the lives of others!

Yes! If he could stand at the pinnacle of the world and possess the power of a Hokage, everything would be different.

With this in mind, Sousuke's eyes lit up. In this moment, whether it was the village destroyed by war, the golden ponytail figure, or the words of Uchiha Shino about geniuses and commoners, Sousuke felt a deep desire.

He could try to stand at the pinnacle of this world and change everything he didn't want to see!

"I want to... I want to stand at the pinnacle of this world," Sousuke said softly, his gaze beneath the black-framed glasses incredibly resolute! It had nothing to do with Kyōka Suigetsu. It was because he had finally found his inner desires. He wanted to stand at the pinnacle of this world! He wanted to change everything he didn't want to see!

He was destined to stand at the pinnacle of this world!

Perhaps sensing Sousuke's emotions, Kyōka Suigetsu, silently watching him, raised a captivating smile on her enchanting face.

Lord Aizen, regardless of where you are, mediocrity has never been a word associated with you. This time, let Suigetsu be your most loyal aide, guiding you towards the throne of the heavens.

The reason we find flowers on a precipice beautiful

is because we stop at the precipice,

unlike those fearless flowers

that can take a step into the sky.

- Sousuke Aizen