Playing With Other Supernaturals

Chapter 1157 Sitting Down Together

Now that Claire had been teleported away, Kisuke was now free to move. But instead of asking Soifon why she provided them with a piece of valuable information, he first stood up and went to the counter in the corner of the living room to prepare some drinks, "Were you able to get all of Baraggan's miasma out of you?"

At Kisuke's question, Soifon clenched her fists tight as she recalled the battle she had with Baraggan and remembered the strange man who saved her and her comrades, "Was that you?"

"It was my disguise, yes." Kisuke promptly answered while pouring the tea into the cups. He can also hear the frustration in her voice and continued, "Due to several reasons, I can't reveal myself right now. I made a mistake and allowed you to see me, though."

"Is that so?" Soifon muttered before becoming silent.

She then saw a cup of tea placed in front of her, "What's this? You're being awfully meek."

Soifon grabbed the cup and smelled the aroma whiffing out of it. After almost half a minute of staring at it, she took a small sip before saying, "I... I just hate myself."

Kisuke didn't say anything as he watched Soifon continue staring at her cup.

"The first time I faced Baraggan, I lost and needed help. Even if anyone didn't say anything, I know that it was you who sent former Vice-Kidou Chief Ushouda to my side. Twelve years ago, I lost my Bankai and it was you who helped me to regain it, saving my life."

Kisuke could see that her hands were slightly shaking.

"And now, You saved me from certain death."

Kisuke took a sip of his tea before saying with a sigh, "I didn't really think you hated me that much." He thought for sure that even though Soifon didn't like him, they still could get along.

"No!" Soifon shouted.

Kisuke was so startled that he almost let go of his cup, "Err... What?"

"No..." Soifon continued, "I mean, yes, you are annoying and I really don't like you and how close you are to Yoruichi-sama. But the one who I hate is not you It's myself. I hate myself."

A wry smile emerged on Soifon's face, "I hate my weak self who can't seem to win important battles... And I obviously owe my life to you multiple times, yet here I am, unable to mutter even a simple 'thank you' thanks to my silly pride."

"I really hate that confidence of yours." Soifon brought forward her glass and Kisuke poured another one for her. She looked down on it for a few seconds before downing it straight, 'This is the best I've ever had... I should ask where he bought this later.'

Soifon let out a long sigh before muttering with glazed eyes, "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Kisuke replied while filling another glass for himself. Whether it's for pouring drinks for her or saving her life on multiple occasions, he didn't need any clarification as he only did what he felt like doing.

Soifon gestured for another glass and as her glass was being filled, she continued saying, "If there's anything I can do for you, tell me."

"I never thought I'd hear that from someone who used to say that good or evil holds no interest for her and that she only cared about her duty and the pride in being a Captain of Gotei 13."

Soifon flashed him a grin and continued for him, "All who prevent me from doing my duty are my enemies. Enemies to be slain. That is all."

"That's why I'm surprised and don't understand. From your perspective, we're the ones trying to undermine the Seireitei's authority. It's already a big deal that you don't see us as enemies, but you're even willing to assist me and make that offer?"

Soifon asked for another glass, "Just like how I don't know how much you've changed these past few years, you also don't know how much I did."

"...It looks like you've seen a few things."

Soifon didn't immediately reply and instead asked for another glass before saying, "Enough about that. Tell me more about Yoruichi-sama!"

An hour later, Kisuke found himself drinking alone while his drinking partner was already sleeping with her head on the table, still muttering some nonsense about Yoruichi and why she left her behind.

"She still can't let go of that, huh?" Kisuke muttered to himself.

Kisuke then stood up and stretched his body for a few moments before taking out a camera.

And with a nasty grin, Kisuke stared at Soifon's sloven face and drool coming out of her mouth, "Tsk, tsk. You really are just asking me to immortalize this moment."

There's a solid reason why Soifon hates Kisuke.