In the following days, Haruki stayed in Las Noches.
Regardless of what Baraggan thought internally, he didn't cause any trouble for Haruki.
In fact, he barely interacted with Haruki at all.
The power of the "Destruction Beam" was indeed formidable, capable of penetrating any defense.
However, this ability had a downside.
Because the attack was too sharp, it didn't cause additional damage beyond the point of penetration.
This was somewhat similar to Lille Barro's "The X-Axis." Although his attacks could penetrate anything, if they didn't hit a vital area, the damage wasn't particularly severe.
The attack was so sharp that it left the surrounding tissue completely unharmed.
For Hollows, especially current Hollows, this wasn't a serious injury.
Because Hollows possessed the ability of "High-Speed Regeneration."
After becoming an Arrancar, Hollows gained even greater power but would lose their High-Speed Regeneration ability. Only a very few Hollows could retain this ability.
But at this point, aside from Starrk, no Hollows had become Arrancars yet, including Baraggan. So, the injury from the "Destruction Beam" had long since healed.
He avoided Haruki simply because he didn't want to face a Shinigami, especially since the Shinigami had stripped him of his title and power as the King of Hueco Mundo.
Haruki was fine with this. He had no interest in clashing with Baraggan. He'd rather spend his time raising Starrk's favorability.
Starrk and Lilinette's favorability were surprisingly easy to raise. Haruki simply lived next to them for a while, and their favorability increased significantly.
During this time, Haruki also familiarized himself with the layout of Las Noches.
Although he rarely made appearances, the Hollows of Las Noches knew that the master of Las Noches had changed.
Even though the new master wasn't currently present, he had left behind his envoy.
Thus, after living in Las Noches for about a month, the other Vasto Lorde finally came to meet this envoy.
"Nice to meet you, Shinigami from the Soul Society."
Standing before him was a pink-haired Menos. His back had tentacle-like appendages, and since he had a humanoid form, it meant he had reached the level of a high-tier Menos—a Vasto Lorde!
Haruki sat at a table, sipping a cup of black tea.
After spending time with Aizen, he found that he had developed a taste for black tea. Occasionally, he even found drinking tea more enjoyable than drinking alcohol.
While drinking tea, he felt as if he had become more refined.
Facing this Vasto Lorde now, he felt a certain air of authority.
"You've finally come to see me."
Haruki spoke in a tone that suggested he had been waiting. "I thought you'd come even later."
Szayelaporro smiled and glanced around. "Where's that strange Menos you're always with? Is he not here?"
"You mean White? He's out hunting." Haruki said indifferently. "I'm not sure if he's in Hueco Mundo or the human world. Either way, he's not interested in ordinary Hollows."
"I see. It's a shame I didn't get to meet him." Szayelaporro then added, "And what about your captain? I heard from Baraggan that he promised to grant us a higher state of being and new powers."
"Well…" Haruki pondered for a moment. "He can indeed do that, but it depends on when he remembers you."
"Oh?" Szayelaporro's gaze turned cold. "If he doesn't care about us, why did he come here?"
"No, no, you've got it wrong." Haruki said softly. "Captain Aizen doesn't not care about you. It's just that…"
"He doesn't care about anyone."
"Helping you reach a higher state of being is no different to him than deciding what tea to drink tomorrow."
"However, there's one quality of Captain Aizen's that I admire: he keeps his promises. So, he will definitely help you achieve 'Arrancarization.'"
"Like Starrk?" Szayelaporro said. "How fascinating. Hollows breaking their masks and gaining Zanpakutō… isn't that just like Shinigami?"
Szayelaporro had met Starrk. After all, both were Hollows, and Hollows shared some common ground.
"So, if you want to suppress your beast-like instincts and achieve the 'Perfect Life' you seek, you can do so through Arrancarization."
Haruki's lips curled into a slight smile. "How about it? I can help you."
He looked at Szayelaporro's soul ability, "Perfect Life."
'Perfect Life: Grants the ability to resurrect after death. Upon resurrection, gain resistance to the ability that killed you.'
This ability…
He wanted it so badly!
Therefore, Haruki absolutely couldn't let Szayelaporro follow the same path as in the original story!
If Szayelaporro went down that path, he would split like Starrk, and his soul ability would change!
He could split, but only after Haruki had permanently obtained the "Perfect Life" ability!
No matter the cost, Haruki had to get Szayelaporro's soul ability!
He had to raise Szayelaporro's favorability!
Resurrection after death—who wouldn't want such an ability?!
Szayelaporro was stunned. He couldn't believe that Haruki knew his secret!
His desire to achieve the Perfect Life…
How did Haruki know?!
This shouldn't be possible!
He had never told anyone!
Szayelaporro narrowed his eyes, looking at Haruki. Suddenly, he felt that this person might be more than just the envoy of the mysterious Aizen.
He said softly, "Help me? How can you help me?"
"I have my ways." Haruki said slowly. "But… I also need you to do me a favor."
"What favor?"
"Among your subordinates, there's someone named Loly, right? Hand her over to me, and I'll grant you a higher state of being."
Haruki slowly stood up. Although his spiritual pressure was far inferior to Szayelaporro's on the surface, for some reason, Szayelaporro felt an inexplicable pressure emanating from him?!
"Loly? Just her?" Szayelaporro asked.
Loly was indeed one of his subordinates, a Hollow he had spent nearly two hundred years modifying.
While she still had some use, compared to achieving the Perfect Life, what was one Loly worth?
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