Chapitre 32: Chapter #25 - Small Talks
Kizuna's mansion lacked its usual hustle and bustle. In a room set aside for discussions, nearly all the Fracción members had gathered. The atmosphere in the room was far from the usual cheerful and lively mood; it resembled more of a serious meeting. Everyone was listening carefully to what Kizuna had to say.
As always, Tier Harribel maintained a calm and composed demeanor. A few locks of her blonde hair fell over her shoulders, and her face held its usual serene expression. She seemed to know what Kizuna was saying and occasionally nodded slightly, showing her trust in him.
Loly, nervously straightening the black strands of hair that fell over her face, asked in a complaining tone, "So… more people joined, right?" Her voice cut through the silence in the room, and jealousy and discomfort were clearly evident.
Kizuna, however, patted her head. The jealous expression on Loly's face softened, and Kizuna replied, "Yes, that's right."
Cirucci voiced her discomfort more clearly, complaining, "Come on, are you serious? Doesn't anyone have a problem with this?" The others responded with various reactions, from sighing to rolling their eyes.
Tier Harribel defended Kizuna's decision, saying, "If Kizuna brought them, there's nothing to worry about." Immediately, voices of agreement came from Tres Bestias:
"As Harribel-sama said, Kizuna must know what he's doing. And who are you to question him, huh?" Emilou Apacci retorted.
"Fufufu~! Of course, we're not going to worry," Cyan Sung-Sun giggled.
"Emilou might be annoying at times, but she's right. If Kizuna does something, it won't harm us," said Franceska Mila Rose in a calm and reassuring tone.
Loly and Menoly also joined the conversation: "Having a new girl here... feels bad, but I trust Kizuna," Loly said with jealousy. Menoly nodded vigorously in agreement.
Cirucci looked at Antonella as a last hope. When Antonella responded with blank stares, the answer was clear: no one else had an issue.
Cirucci, resigned, muttered, "Damn it!" as she sat down. If no one had any objections, she had to accept it, even if she didn't want to.
With her acceptance, a brief silence fell over the room. This silence was broken by Cyan Sung-Sun suddenly wrapping herself around Kizuna's arm, pressing her chest against him.
"Oh, oh… If strangers are staying here, I want to sleep next to you, Kizuna~!" Cyan said in a sweet voice.
Immediately after, Emilou Apacci jumped in, "Hey! You little snake! I want to too!" she exclaimed, grabbing Kizuna's arm and pulling it. Kizuna, shocked, allowed the events to unfold. This time, he felt the pressure of large breasts from behind.
"Of course, I do too," Franceska Mila Rose said with a mocking smile.
Loly, jealous, pressed herself against Kizuna, and Menoly followed her. Kizuna found himself in the midst of an unexpected crisis. Finally, he sighed in resignation.
"Alright, alright! Everyone can sleep with me during this time. But you'll have to sort out the order of closeness among yourselves," Kizuna said tiredly.
With these words, the spark for the first battles to determine the group hierarchy was lit. Almost everyone rushed to the garden, including Cirucci. She could finally relieve her boredom.
Antonella, however, stopped and watched them. Finally, she shook her head and slowly started to go out to watch the outcome of the battle.
***
Alright… A few days had passed since these events. After receiving his reward from the system for helping Neliel, Kizuna performed another upgrade and devoted the rest of his time to enhancing his own powers.
His arsenal was laughably extensive. However, using some of his powers recklessly was dangerous. This included his Resurreccion. Because his full power was too immense, he preferred not to reveal it unless absolutely necessary.
As time went on, dedicating himself to self-improvement became increasingly difficult. With the arrival of Neliel and the other two, the mansion had absurdly livened up. Loly, Menoly, and especially Cirucci were not very pleased with this. However, the others seemed to have no problem.
Well, Kizuna couldn't say everyone in a family would get along. But he hoped they would manage somehow.
He glanced at the guards around. They were no different from a well-organized military unit. Silent and deadly. Every time he saw the positive outcomes of his decisions, Kizuna felt even prouder of himself.
"Master. I delivered the message you asked for."
At that moment, Antonella emerged from the ground. Her usual mole-like entrance made him smile. He patted her head.
"Good job, Antonella. What did he say?"
Kizuna's next target was a big fish. He was aiming to recruit the undisputedly strongest Arrancar to his side. Naturally, he was excited. However, Antonella's next words were like a pin popping his excitement balloon.
"He scratched his ear and said he wasn't interested, sir."
Kizuna sighed lightly. If he didn't need to organize all these things, he could have gone directly. Truly... he was too indifferent. But maybe it was best for everyone this way. Kizuna raised an eyebrow.
"What about the one next to him?"
After a moment of hesitation about whether to tell or not, Antonella replied:
"She said, 'Get your ass over here if you're coming.'"
Kizuna's shoulders slumped. What could he say? Anger? Not really. If he were in their place, he'd probably say the same thing. He rubbed his temples.
"Ugh! What a hassle~! Sometimes it feels like I'm trying too hard."
He sighed lightly. Then he looked at her and once again thanked her gently. Antonella nodded with her usual indifference and asked:
"Do you have any other requests, master?"
Kizuna was about to say no, but then he looked at her. Over the past month, he had had time to talk to everyone, including Antonella.
Initially, Antonella had left an impression on him as cold, pragmatic, and methodical. But now he understood that it was just her defense mechanism. Sometimes, she could be quite sweet. So he asked:
"Actually, yes. Can I hug you for a bit?"
She tilted her head slightly, looking at Kizuna inquisitively. He seemed healthy. His mental health also appeared fine. Kizuna hadn't experienced anything particularly stressful recently. So... "Why would you want that, master?" she asked calmly.
Kizuna wasn't quite sure how to answer that. There were actually many reasons. He wanted to reward her for always running around for him, his affection for her, but focusing on the most honest and immediate reason, a genuine smile appeared on Kizuna's face.
"Because you're sweet. You help me a lot and expect nothing in return. Even in your cold and lifeless demeanor, there's a sweetness."
A slight smile appeared at the corners of her lips, surprised by his words but also feeling pleased. "Sweet... that's not a word I usually associate with myself," she murmured. Many thoughts crossed her mind. Was this charming wolf trying to steal her heart just like with the other women? She wasn't sure. These words caught her off guard.
A warmth crept into her voice. "But this feeling is nice." She took a step closer and, despite her usually cautious nature, adopted an open, accepting stance. After all, she thought she deserved some praise too.
With her consent, Kizuna hugged her.
Antonella initially tensed up at the sudden embrace but gradually relaxed in his arms. She found herself leaning into his chest.
As she took in Kizuna's scent, she increasingly understood why the others stayed by his side. He was warm. A kind of warmth you wouldn't expect to find in an Arrancar.
After a while, she reciprocated by wrapping her arms around his waist. This response surprised but also delighted Kizuna. At least she was comfortable. Their relationship, which had started with threats and forced obedience, had shifted in this direction. Yet, this progression felt incredibly natural.
[Really, I should've been the God of Lust or God of Love system instead of God of War…]
Kizuna couldn't say anything in response, feeling such an emotional reaction from the system for the first time.
***
Meanwhile, in another corner, Szayelaporro was making his own plans. A Numeros climbing the ranks with increasing prowess, Szayelaporro continued to enhance himself despite the unfavorable conditions.
He knew he needed a solution for Kizuna, who had disrupted his plans. Neliel Tu Oderschvank was the best target he could eliminate to create a gap for his plans. However, he hadn't expected one of the strongest to interfere.
Because of this variable, he needed a new plan. Either he had to target someone else, or he had to eliminate the obstacle.
Considering his hatred for Kizuna, his choice was already clear. He had spoken with Nnoitra and secured his support. Now all he needed were other Numeros and the cube in his hand. The small, black cube was constantly vibrating. Its extremely unstable form was apparent. This was Caja Negacion.
However, he had made some modifications to it.
"You will pay for angering a perfect being like me, you miserable mutt…" he said.
Szayelaporro's eyes gleamed with the sweet dream of revenge. Although he couldn't predict when the moment would come, his anger and hatred towards Kizuna motivated him to act. With this plan, he would not only harm Kizuna but also prove his powers and abilities to Aizen-sama
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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