Noah had teleported to Yoruichi, hoping that his abrupt appearance wouldn't draw attention to her if she was hiding, but after the meeting with the captains, he felt that the situation wouldn't come to blows even if it that was the case.

  When his surroundings changed, he barely had time to register his surroundings when he was almost tackled off the ground by a very happy girl.

  "Wow. I'm gd to see you, too, Asuna." said Noah as he hugged her back.

  "Master! I missed you so much!"

  "I missed you a lot, too. If not for me gaining a Zanpakuto and getting a clue of your location that way, I'd have been quite worried. How are you doing?"

  "I'm doing great! Ah, Master, this is Chiyo. I've made her my cute pet. Chiyo, this is our Master."

  "It is nice to meet you, Chiyo." said Noah with a nod. "Welcome to my family."

  "Y-Yes. Thank you, M-Master." replied Chiyo, slightly uneasy. This meeting had come too fast, and she hadn't had time to mentally prepare herself!

  "Master, can you remove your mask? I want to kiss you!" asked Asuna.

  "That would be a risk to do it here. Yoruichi, do you mind if I teleport us to your hideout?"

  "It's fine. But we saw two captains fly by, and they seemed in a hurry. What happened?"

  "After we separated, I met Captain Kyoraku on my way in, drank sake with him, and he agreed to escort me to meet with the Captain-Commander. Got intercepted on the way by Captains Komamura and Tosen, the ter wanting to silence me before I could expose him as a traitor. The situation was becoming messy, so I teleported directly to the Captain-Commander, receiving a good smack for it."

  "I then accused Aizen and Gin Ichimura, and Aizen decided to drop his fa?ade. They are on the run along with Tosen, with the Old Man so mad that he ordered everyone to chase them and sort of forgot about me. So, I decided to check on you and help search for Asuna. I'll return ter today to tell them about the things Aizen has done, and other stuff."

  Chiyo was shocked speechless at hearing that three captains, two of them being very highly thought off, had turned traitor.

  "Master, have you found Kaede and Suzu?" eagerly asked Asuna.

  "Let's change locations first." suggested Noah, extending a hand to Chiyo. She took it, and Yoruichi hoped on his shoulder.

  As soon as they appeared in the wooden house, Noah removed his mask and kissed Asuna. Chiyo became flustered at the sight and Yoruichi seemed to roll her eyes, and they all sat down around the low table.

  "To answer your previous question, yes, I found Kaede and Suzu. Or rather, they found me. They are doing well and are having a lot of fun."

  "That's great. I look forward to meeting them again. As well as any of my new sisters, because surely, I have more sisters by now." smiled Asuna, and Noah nodded.

  "You have."

  "So, how many?"

  "Yes."

  "You're supposed to give me a number, Master." chuckled Asuna.

  "I know. But frankly, I'm not even trying to count anymore. Your Master has been quite naughty and reckless, mentioning the increased combat power that comes with the position a bit too much, and as a result, the leaders of the Anti-Demon Corps are throwing themselves at me, seven girls I rescued from a sick pce where they were treated as gdiators have become mine or will soon be, I got more girls from participating in some kind of competition called the Devil King War, and just recently, I saved no less than fifteen women from a pervert. The bad kind of pervert. Also, Suzu and I, mostly Suzu, tamed three fallen angels after they tried to kill her. I'm not even mentioning the individual cases, like that woman who tried to hypnotize me. I am sort of drowning in girls at the moment. I had to entrust the task of training the fifteen rescued girls to Suzu, Kaede and some of the others."

  "Huh… You've been busy."

  "Understatement of the year. Let's just say that you now have some very strong rivals for the title of head sve, now. Kyouka has a temperament very simir to yours, Lizel is already used to being a leader and very good at the job, Grayfia was the spymaster and head maid of one of the five Great Satans who rule most of the underworld, and Ren is the actual Commander of the Anti-Demon Corps. I do not see any of them not competing with you."

  "I will welcome any challenger, no matter how great they are!" decred Asuna, with fire in her eyes.

  "There's a hierarchy in your harem? Maybe I should also compete for the top spot, then." mused Yoruichi.

  There was a pause, and Chiyo and Asuna slowly turned their heads toward Yoruichi, then back toward Noah with horrified faces.

  "M-M-Master! I know you're a pervert, but this is no good!"

  "B-Bestiality…" uttered Chiyo, looking like she was about to faint.

  Yoruichi was having a lot of fun, and Noah decided to py along a little.

  "…As long as it is between consenting adults, what is wrong with me having sex with Yoruichi? Aren't your reactions a form of speciesism?"

  Asuna's mouth was opening and closing without a word, trying to refute his argument, and Yoruichi burst into full bellied ughter. Before Chiyo actually fainted, Noah decided to stop joking.

  "Asuna, talking cats do not exist."

  Asuna pointed at Yoruichi.

  "Yes. Yoruichi exists, and Yoruichi talks. But talking cats do not exist. Therefore, the conclusion is?"

  Still ughing, Yoruichi decided to change back into her real appearance. Grey smoke burst from her body, partially obscuring her, and she grew, her limbs changing shape, her fur receding. Just a few seconds ter, she proudly stood there, in all of her naked glory.

  "I am Yoruichi Shihoin, the former captain of the second division. You girls do not need to worry about him messing with a cat."

  Asuna nodded and suddenly giggled, as she could appreciate a good joke. Chiyo sighed in relief while being awed by Yoruichi's charisma and status as a former captain.

  Yoruichi took a set of clothes from a closet and started putting them on.

  "Asuna, let's catch up. I have a few hours at most before I return to meet the captains."

  "Yes. Lilith-sama sent me to the edge of Rukongai, and…"

  Asuna told her Master about her, reting her life as a model student of the Shinigami academy, her meeting with Chiyo, and gradually getting closer to her as she still focused most of her efforts on trying to quickly learn everything the academy had to offer. She had learned quite a few Hado and Kido spells already, complementing her swordsmanship with offensive and debilitating magic. And she had just recently managed to unlock her Zanpakuto's shikai.

  Yoruichi praised her a few times as Asuna spoke, as she was clearly speedrunning the Shinigami curriculum and might even set a record.

  When she was done, Noah told them about himself, and everything he had been up to. It took him a while.

  …

  "Welcome back, Master." smiled Asuna as Noah entered the wooden house. She had Chiyo had been receiving lessons on Kido magic from Yoruichi while Noah had gone back to meet with the captains.

  "Thanks. I'm happy to get a chance to rex."

  "How did it go?" asked Yoruichi.

  "The captains and Lieutenants came back empty-handed as expected, but at least, they all came back safely. They were discussing their response to the event when I came in. I told them everything I know about Aizen and his Arrancars, and that the survivors of his experiment I rescued might lead us to his fortress in Hueco Mundo."

  "Yoruichi, your status as a fugitive has been revoked, and you can now come and go as you please openly. Soi Fong still resents you for abandoning her, though. Urahara-san and Rukia Kuchiki are welcome back, too. Rukia's former position as lieutenant is still open to her. I healed her sick captain, by the way. The Old Man is in charge for the foreseeable future, since Central Room 46 is gone. My own status has been cleared, and I can visit or even attend lessons at the academy, as long as I don't bring harm to Soul Society."

  "When I suggested getting the help of the ADC, The Captain Commander refused where Aizen is concerned, saying that the honor of the Shinigami is at stake. He will, however, accept any assistance we can provide to deal with Yhwach. Maybe this was due to me stating that the Gotei 13 would just barely survive that particur crisis, with over fifty percent casualties, including the Old Man himself. And that the Soul King would have died."

  "I also mentioned Ichigo Kurosaki, and they gave him an official substitute Shinigami status. They're going to send and rotate people to help him grow stronger. Toshiro Hitsugaya is going first. Yoruichi, you'll need to help him get in contact with Ichigo and Urahara-san."

  "Lastly, since I now fulfilled all the conditions of the quest Lilith had given me, I received two big things. The first is ownership of Hagun isnd. Lilith has done a complete renovation, leaving only the arena for training purposes, and turned it into a little paradise with an ideal climate, hidden in its own dimension that not even Yhwach will be able to find, reach, or attack. This is going to be our new home."

  "That's great. A whole isnd just for our family…" grinned Asuna. She was already thinking about swimsuits and sandy beaches.

  "And the second reward?" asked Yoruichi.

  "She unlocked my Bankai for me." smiled Noah, his hand rubbing the sheath of his sword for a second. "Its name is Shihai no Oza, the Throne of Domination. It's a potent one, too, even if using it is a bit of a double-edged sword."

  "You lucked out, boya." grinned Yoruichi. "It usually takes decades of hard work for a Shinigami to unlock their Bankai, and that's for the talented ones."

  "That's the compensation for serving a goddess such as Lilith. I'll have to do her bidding for eternity as well, but as long as I keep working hard, she makes sure I get results, and become stronger fast enough to keep up with the threats I will have to face.

  "So, have you fulfilled all of your objectives regarding Soul Society? You found your girl, and another cutie as well. Kuchiki is safe, and the Shinigamis consider you as an allied party. You were compining that this little trip would take two weeks, but you somehow reduced it to barely over a day."

  "That's right. I should head back soon. But Asuna and Chiyo have a decision to make." said Noah before looking at them.

  "Do you both want to keep attending the Shinigami academy?"

  "I want to follow Mistress, whatever she decides." firmly said Chiyo, blushing adorably when she became the center of attention. This earned her a long French kiss from Asuna.

  "I think so, yes, unless you need me for something." nodded Asuna as she released her panting pet. "Chiyo and I can become stronger here, and we have many things to learn yet."

  "I'm fine with it. But I'll ask you and Chiyo to spend your evenings and nights back home, so I can introduce you to everyone and you can all get to know each other."

  "Yes, Master. We can make this work. And I'll need to be there, if I want to defend my seat as the Head Sve." smiled Asuna. After seeing Yoruichi's confidence, she didn't doubt she had a fight on her hands. But after months of a retively quiet life, she welcomed the challenge. And whoever won the title, her Master would benefit in the end.

  "Yes. Besides, over there, privacy won't be an issue. So you and Chiyo can do a lot of fun things together."

  "Did you hear, Chiyo? I have many things pnned for you. Many things. I had to limit myself to using our fabric belts here, but with proper privacy… Master, there is a dungeon, right?" eagerly asked Asuna.

  Noah grinned at her.

  "Why am I even asking. Of course you have one. Maybe more than one?"

  "One. And some of my girls have toys and accessories in their own rooms. But after we move to Hagun Isnd, there will likely be more, to keep up with the increasing demand."

  "Ah, there's one important thing I need to point out, however. You must not do anything more intense than kissing in the common areas of the mansion, unless you're certain you won't be found out. I have a few long-term guests, regur visitors or permanent residents who must not be exposed to depraved acts. One is Miyako, Miyabi's mother. She probably won't stay for long, though. There's Nei, who's like my cute little sister. She has her own family, but will come to py from times to times. Seekvaira, Asia, Maria, Lay and Iris, girls I have yet to conquer. And Ophis, who is too innocent to be exposed to anything sexual."

  "If Ophis ever discovers what sex is, and that doing it feels good, I am not certain I will survive a Dragon-God's appetite." added Noah with a shudder.

  "We'll behave ourselves, until we're in private, Master." grinned Asuna. "But tonight, you, me and Chiyo, will sleep together. And we won't sleep until we're too exhausted to keep going!"

  Noah gnced at Chiyo, and she nodded bravely. He gave her a reassuring smile, intending to treat her very gently, until he knew more about her.

  "You can count on it, Asuna."

  "Since you guys are about to be busy, I am going to have a few talks with the Captains." said Yoruichi. "I have some catching-up to do as well. Don't worry about me, I'll return to the human world by my own means."

  "See you ter, Yoruichi. Thank you again for your help."

  Yoruichi nodded and left the house.

  "We'll need to find Urahara-san, so he can procure a gigai for Chiyo. After that, how about we go home, and I start introducing you to everyone?"