Szayelaporro's words did not arouse the anger of Kurotsuchi Mayuri.
They couldn't even make his expression change.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri lowered his head and gave Szayelaporro a disdainful look in a slanted posture.
From Shendu's words just now, it was not difficult for him to guess that this Vasto Lorde named Szayelaporro was treated at the same level as himself.
In this sense, the two were now colleagues.
That being the case, the other party deserved no special respect.
Just the same inferior creature.
Going with the situation is Kurotsuchi Mayuri's greatest strength.
Shendu did not intend to adjust the relationship between the two at all.
If they couldn't handle this trivial matter well, they should die early and go to hell to accept a new life.
The Forest of Menos Grande
Santos waited respectfully for Shendu's return.
He didn't even show a surprised expression when he saw the Shinigami, Kurotsuchi Mayuri, behind him.
Because in Santos' view, His Majesty Shendu was omnipotent.
It was just a Shinigami team—even if it were handled by Szayelaporro, it would end in the same way.
Not to mention His Majesty Shendu himself.
"Your Majesty, these guys..."
Santos stepped forward and scattered a few stray feathers.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri looked at the feathers on the ground, a thoughtful glint flashing in his golden pupils.
"Familiar Reiatsu, familiar feather shape."
"You are the Adjucha who watched us."
Santos glanced at Kurotsuchi Mayuri subconsciously and was frightened by the fanatical gesture in his eyes, shivering involuntarily.
But when he saw Shendu, he took courage again, straightened his chest, and said proudly:
"That's right, it's me! The most powerful scout under His Majesty Shendu, Santos!"
Pure sycophancy.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri immediately categorized the guy.
"He made a contract with me," Shendu said indifferently. "From today onward, Kurotsuchi Mayuri and Szayelaporro have the same status and are both researchers of the White Tower."
"Also, is there any new news about the expansion of the Menos Grande Forest?"
Kurotsuchi Mayuri's surrender did not improve the progress of the template.
This couldn't help but make Shendu a little annoyed.
However, judging from the current situation, Kurotsuchi Mayuri's strength was not enough to compare with a Vasto Lorde.
Although, in Shendu's eyes, this guy's potential far exceeded Szayelaporro's.
Of course, it might also be related to the type of talent.
The first scientific researcher to be subdued was Szayelaporro, and the next one had no pioneering development.
It did not play a decisive role in establishing the Dragon Dynasty.
Naturally, there would be no further steps toward the ultimate goal.
In this case, he could only pin their hopes on the Menos Grande Forest Expeditionary Force.
Once they discovered Espada or something similar to Espada, the template progress could advance further.
As for the rest of the talismans, he wants them badly.
"Nothing has been discovered yet," Santos said, a little dejected. "But His Majesty's territory is constantly expanding. I believe that soon, the whole Hueco Mundo will be under your control"
In this regard, Santos seemed more confident than Shendu.
"Continue the expedition and exploration, and report to the White Tower at any time if any abnormalities are found," Shendu ordered. "Let Cortez go too. If she stays in the Forest of Menos Grande, her hooves will grow hair."
Santos looked excited, as if he were on hormones.
"Yes!"
He flapped his wings, scattering the loose feathers everywhere, and flew toward the depths of the Menos Grande Forest.
"What a loyal subordinate," Kurotsuchi Mayuri said, his tone clearly dripping with sarcasm.
"It just seems his brain isn't working well."
"If you speak in this tone again, your tongue will stick out," Shendu said coldly.
Shendu was not about to be lenient with this guy like Yamamoto Genryūsai.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri's face darkened, and he immediately closed his mouth.
"Let's go, to the White Tower!"
For the next research, Shendu couldn't wait.
Whether he could reach Arrancar and strengthen his power further depended on this moment.
The White Tower
A modest laboratory built by Adjucha, with details drawn up by Szayelaporro.
Because it resembled a white tower, Shendu had named it the White Tower.
When the three formally walked into the White Tower, they found a tall figure waiting for them.
After Kurotsuchi Mayuri felt the reiatsu, his eyes widened again.
Another Vasto Lorde.
Even from the external Reiatsu, this one was stronger than Szayelaporro.
"Your Majesty Shendu."
Harribel bowed slightly and said calmly, with respect, "The order has been issued. According to your request, the entire Las Noches has been submerged by the tide."
Shendu was quite satisfied with her "extremely arrogant" approach.
"Well, you've done well. The next experimental research is related to Arrancar. Stay and observe."
Harribel was silent, walking slowly to Shendu's side, waiting quietly.
"Which part should we start with?"
Kurotsuchi Mayuri's curiosity about the unknown was overwhelming.
"Let's start with the concept of Arrancar," Shendu said, sitting on a stone chair. "How much do you know about the Seireitei Captain Hollow incident?"
Kurotsuchi Mayuri gulped, his fingers twitching with slight nervousness.
How this guy know?
The Captain Hollow incident was known to only the captains and a select few members in Seireitei.
How did Shendu, a Vasto Lorde, know such a highly classified matter?
Had the Soul Society been infiltrated by Hueco Mundo?
For a moment, countless thoughts raced through Kurotsuchi Mayuri's mind.
Could one of the current captains be a Menos Grande in disguise?!
As a researcher, imagination was his greatest asset.
Within seconds, Kurotsuchi Mayuri even began suspecting some captains.
"Well?"
Shendu's dissatisfaction was clear.
"Do you know nothing, or are you refusing to tell me?"
Kurotsuchi Mayuri suppressed his wild thoughts, took a deep breath, and resumed his usual posture.
"As for the Captain Hollow incident, it concerns the former captain of the 12th Division…"
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