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"Ah!!!"
Screams echoed throughout the Tsunayashiro Family mansion.
The sounds reaching Tosen Kaname's ears made him frown slightly. These shrill screams didn't evoke any pity in him; he just found them a bit too noisy.
"This is really a headache! Should we ignore him, Aizen-sama?"
Tosen Kaname wiped the blood from his face. Before him, a Shinigami from the Tsunayashiro Family lay on the ground with a large gash in his chest.
Although he said it was a "headache," a relaxed smile was visible on his face, even tinged with a hint of morbid pleasure.
The moment he thought of the tragically deceased Kakyō and the utterly wicked Tsunayashiro Tokinada, he couldn't help but want to swing his long sword at these guys.
Nobles deserve to die, and those who aid them in their evil deeds are equally guilty!
"Aizen-sama, should we withdraw?"
He pursed his lips, flicking the blood from his long sword as he asked.
Judging by the Gotei 13's efficiency, it wouldn't be long before reinforcements arrived for the Tsunayashiro Family, and now was not the time to turn against the Gotei 13.
Aizen Sōsuke curved his lips, looking towards the central area of the Tsunayashiro Family mansion, and said unhurriedly:
"We have about ten minutes left. Kucihki knows this well; he naturally knows what to do. Let's leave him for now and check other places."
Tosen Kaname nodded.
Aizen looked at Kuchiki Kōga, who was freely venting his rage in the distance, then turned and left.
This operation was very risky, but being able to recruit a useful combatant who could restrict Yamamoto or even Zero Division members made it all worthwhile.
Moreover, he was confident that after this matter concluded, the impact could be controlled within an acceptable range.
Despite the high number of casualties in this operation, those who died were only some less important, peripheral members.
How much could those Tsunayashiro nobles, who wished more of their kin would die, truly care about this?
...
"The Tsunayashiro Family's collection is truly extensive!"
Aozaki Reiji walked out of the secret room, thoroughly satisfied.
Although he only found one laboratory, it was already an unexpected bonus.
As the Eleventh Division Captain, he was aware of the Gotei 13's operational efficiency and knew it was time to leave.
With a casual flick, he slit the throat of a Tsunayashiro Family member, then Aozaki Reiji found a small room and entered it.
Inside the room, he communicated with Ichimaru Gin using Kido, confirming that the Eleventh Division Squad members had already dispersed into the Tsunayashiro Family mansion.
He took off his black cloak and transformed back into the Eleventh Division Captain, beloved by his Squad members.
Retreating all the way, after several minutes of hurrying, Aozaki Reiji stopped.
"Captain Reiji." Ichimaru Gin breathed a sigh of relief, pointing forward.
Following the direction Ichimaru Gin pointed, everyone looked over and saw Aozaki Reiji emerge from a small house.
Everyone turned their gaze to Aozaki Reiji.
Aozaki Reiji, who had already been briefed by Ichimaru Gin, shook his head and said with a serious expression: "I didn't find the intruder. Did any of you find anything?"
Ichimaru Gin subtly glanced at him, confirmed he was unharmed, and gave an almost imperceptible nod, then said with a puzzled expression:
"Even Captain Reiji didn't find the culprit? But the Tsunayashiro Family guards said the culprit ran in this direction."
Looking at Aozaki Reiji, Kuna Mashiro's eyes shifted slightly. With a serious expression, she turned to Ikkaku Madarame and confirmed:
"Vice Captain Yamazaki, are you sure the Tsunayashiro Family told you it was this direction?"
Why is everyone talking to me in this tone, making it seem like I'm your subordinate? I'm a Vice-Captain!
Ikkaku Madarame felt indignant, but considering the other party's status as the Captain's wife, he still reluctantly said:
"No mistake, it's this direction."
Aozaki Reiji crouched down to examine the ground and said faintly: "These people haven't been dead long; their Reishi has only just begun to dissipate."
A Squad member saluted and said: "Report, Captain! Fifth Seat Ryusui sent word that they found the culprits on the west side of the Tsunayashiro mansion."
Ikkaku Madarame asked with a solemn expression: "Given how far apart we are, these bodies should have already dissipated into Reishi. Could there be more than one culprit?"
"We can't rule out that possibility." Aozaki Reiji paused, then said to Ichimaru Gin: "What did the Tsunayashiro Family say?"
"Everyone who fought the culprits died; they only saw one person from a distance."
Recalling his conversation with the Tsunayashiro Family members, Ichimaru Gin said, looking at Aozaki Reiji in front of him.
"Staying here is pointless. Ryusui and Izumo might also be in danger. Let's hurry over!" Kuna Mashiro raised her small fist and said loudly.
"Yes, let's hurry over. To be able to destroy the Tsunayashiro Family like this, this enemy is probably not simple," Ikkaku Madarame said.
"Mm, you're right… Let's go."
His right hand slowly grasped Kuna Mashiro's soft green hair, quietly inhaling the clean scent of lavender emanating from it, Aozaki Reiji said casually.
"Reiji, you've messed up my hair… Let's go quickly, or little Ryusui and little Izumo might be in danger."
Kuna Mashiro reached up to smooth her disheveled hair, wrinkling her nose. She didn't pay much attention to Aozaki Reiji's frivolous actions.
After all, she had already become an adult with Aozaki Reiji's help; why would she care about such a small thing now?
"As expected of Mashiro, you're truly adorable."
Aozaki Reiji wasn't the least bit angry at Kuna Mashiro's reply. Kuna Mashiro was a smart girl; she just knew what to do now.
"Since that's the case, I'll go ahead. You all be careful. If you encounter danger, let them charge first. What kind of men are they, letting girls stand in front every day…"
Aozaki Reiji's hand slid down her hair, pinching Kuna Mashiro's cheek. The plump sensation was very pleasant. He looked intently at Kuna Mashiro and said.
"Yes, Captain! We understand! Please go ahead with confidence!" The Squad members said in unison.
"Captain, I'm going to a battlefield! Do you think I'm going to a friend's house to visit? 'Go ahead with confidence'… You idiots!"
Aozaki Reiji scolded with a laugh, his figure flashing and disappearing from the spot.
"Fourth Seat Ichimaru…" Kuna Mashiro looked at the spot where Aozaki Reiji had disappeared, pouting and saying.
"What's wrong?" Ichimaru Gin was startled.
"Reiji just now seemed different from when he arrived," Kuna Mashiro said coldly.
Ichimaru Gin's heart skipped a beat. His narrowed eyes opened slightly, and his sword-like gaze revealed a dangerous aura, as if he was considering whether to let her continue speaking.
"That was Reiji. I know him very well. Don't be paranoid."
"I know… So I really understand Reiji, right?" Kuna Mashiro suddenly laughed.
Ichimaru Gin was startled. Remembering her aloofness when he impersonated Aozaki Reiji, he suddenly laughed from the bottom of his heart, acknowledging:
"Yes, you understand him very well."
He understood that this girl had no ill will towards Aozaki Reiji.
At this moment, their relationship seemed to grow closer, like comrades in the same trench.
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