The Sixth Division's Encirclement

Unless there's an intention to hide it, there are some common techniques for tracking the Spiritual Pressure of acquaintances.

Soi Fon sensed that Dōsan Hanyū's Spiritual Pressure had appeared in the Sixth Division before. After that, Dōsan's Spiritual Pressure disappeared for a while, probably entering a barrier, and then it just reappeared.

Only after sensing the murderous intent did Soi Fon rush over.

Since Dōsan Hanyū was imprisoned, Soi Fon has been feeling very confused.

In Soi Fon's view—no, in everyone's view— Dōsan Hanyū's imprisonment was entirely because of her.

The thought of Dōsan Hanyū risking his life to save her made her heart pound.

But this also made her feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

This is a violation of the return rules.

Breaking the rules just to save someone—how is that any different from Yoruichi Shihōin?

When Soi Fon was determined to sacrifice herself to eliminate Tenzō Tenjō, Dōsan Hanyū stood by her side, and Soi Fon's heart changed again.

When Dōsan Hanyū was convicted because of her, and there were even rumors that he would be sentenced to death, Soi Fon even had the idea of taking Dōsan Hanyū away from Soul Society.

When this thought crossed her mind, Soi Fon was startled. Wasn't this exactly the same as that traitor?

Time, in the end, turned her into the very thing she hated most.

"Soi Fon, Captain."

The Sixth Division Seated Officer bared his teeth; Soi Fon's finger blades were highly poisonous, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to kill with a two-hit combo.

Those with Spiritual Pressure are alright, but for those of their rank as Seated Officer, even a single cut would cause them excruciating pain.

Sweating profusely, the Seated Officer, barely managing to stay upright and mustering his last bit of courage, said, "Because Mr. Dōsan Hanyū was the first to appear at the scene, he is the prime suspect. According to the Thirteenth Division's management..."

Soi Fon's thoughts were interrupted. A red light flashed in her eyes, and with a flick of her finger, another layer of Hōmonka appeared on the spot where the Seated Officer's wrist almost overlapped with hers.

If he had been even slightly off-center, he would have been gone.

The Seated Officer immediately shut his mouth, not daring to utter another word.

Soi Fon is not exactly a good-tempered captain.

"Foolish fools, if it was Dōsan Hanyū who did it, do you think you have a chance to catch him?"

However, this does not prove that everything is unrelated to Dōsan Hanyū.

The leading Seated Officer was already kneeling on the ground in pain, and the other Soul Reaper dared not speak to Soi Fon, who was clearly in a bad mood.

Are you the captain, or a nobleman? You're amazing.

No one dared to speak again.

Either you have the ability, or you have the status.

Just like when Dōsan Hanyū took over as acting captain, no one dared to be disrespectful in front of him anymore.

Seeing that Dōsan Hanyū looked somewhat weak from anger (actually, he was exhausted from fighting Byakuya), Soi Fon even had the thought of going too easy on him.

"Soi Fon, your temper is too fiery." The voice was somewhat aged, and an elderly man who looked frail and nearing the end of his life slowly emerged from the shadows behind the crowd.

"Kuchiki... Captain."

The Sixth Division Seated Officer had been lying prostrate on the ground in pain, straightened up, and the Soul Reaper who had been Soi Fon and dared not raise their heads, now had someone to rely on.

Even though this pillar of strength looks so fragile.

"Captain Kuchiki."

Soi Fon lowered her head as well. The old man in front of her was a senior figure among the Five Great Noble Clans. Not to mention her, even Yoruichi Shihōin Shihoin Clan, did not dare to be presumptuous in front of him.

The generational difference is too great.

Kuchiki Ginrei's appointment as captain of the Sixth Division, the Noble Squad, is quite a condescending position.

"Lord Kuchiki, this is what happened." Despite the excruciating pain, the Seated Officer forced himself to recount what had transpired.

There was no embellishment, nor was there any malicious slander against Soi Fon because of her Soi Fon stabs.

But his words seemed to confirm that Dōsan Hanyū was the murderer.

"Captain Kuchiki..." Soi Fon urgently, feeling that she had some connection with Kuchiki Ginrei and wanting to defend Dōsan Hanyū.

Having already forged a mortal feud with the Tsunayashiro Clan, he further offended the Kuchiki Clan.

Dōsan Hanyū is truly facing an insurmountable obstacle in Seireitei.

Ginrei Kuchiki raised her hand, signaling Soi Fon and his men to shut up.

The subordinate Seated Officer was overjoyed, his face already showing undisguised smugness.

"Dōsan, why haven't you come to visit me lately?"

The Kuchiki Ginrei face was wrinkled, but he revealed a kind smile.

Soi Fon was stunned.

Kuchiki Ginrei's subordinate was also incredulous. Lord Ginrei Kuchiki had been out of the public eye for a long time, so how could he have had the opportunity to come into contact with Dōsan Hanyū?

In order to inquire about Rukia Kuchiki's background, Dōsan Hanyū forced Byakuya to introduce him to Kuchiki Ginrei.

Who knew that Kuchiki Ginrei, who was from an unknown generation, had a particular fondness for the obedient and genius Dōsan Hanyū.

"Lady Ginrei Kuchiki, I have been imprisoned in Central 46 for trespassing in the World of the Living."

Dōsan Hanyū and said, just as he had said before, he hadn't really cared about this matter.

Instead, Kuchiki Ginrei's face fell. "How long have you been locked up?"

"Three months."

Ginrei Kuchiki's face was noticeably cold. Three months, plus being imprisoned in Central 46 —the combination of these two things was problematic.

Having been bedridden for some time, I've had little contact with these Kuchiki Ginrei and am still unable to discern their nature.

"Next time something like this happens, have Byakuya Kuchiki let me know."

Extremely imposing.

As the head of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the Five Great Noble Clans, he didn't need to give Yamamoto face.

Moreover, shaking his head, he said that when a person gets involved in politics, their perspective gradually becomes "limited."

Just like Kisuke Urahara before him.

When Kisuke Urahara took office as the captain of the Twelfth Division less than a year ago, Kuchiki Ginrei and even Yamamoto could see that this young man was extraordinary.

It's not for any other reason than their millennia-old perspective, which makes them rarely misjudge people.

Even so, fifteen years ago, after that incident, Kuchiki Ginrei advised Yamamoto to protect Kisuke Urahara.

However, Yamamoto chose to abandon them for certain political reasons, along with several captains and Vice-Captain-level.

Is he now giving up on Dōsan Hanyū for some reason?

The older you get, the clearer you become about certain things.

Yamamoto will regret this.

One day, he will regret the way he orchestrated this event.

Kuchiki Ginrei's words to Dōsan Hanyū, which completely disregarded discipline, made the surrounding Soul Reaper unable to stand still.

Their biggest fear now is that Dōsan Hanyū will see their faces clearly.

Furthermore, Captain Ginrei Kuchiki, as a role model of nobility, are you sure you can say something like that?

The Seated Officer in particular was now covered in sweat, not only from pain but also from fear.

What he held in the hands of the Kuchiki Clan was not just his own life, but also the life and fortune of their entire family.

"You may all leave." Ginrei Kuchiki waved her hand at the group, then turned to Dōsan Hanyū with a smile, "Dōsan, stay and chat with me."

As for Honrō Useki...

Don't be ridiculous, he's just a Seated Officer.

Soi Fon took two steps, and when she turned back, her eyes flickered, giving a subtle hint to Dōsan Hanyū.

Dōsan Hanyū nodded, reassuring Soi Fon.

Perhaps it's because Byakuya's personality is too difficult to communicate with, but even in her old age, Ginrei Kuchiki remains quite talkative.

Soi Fon Shunpo, with mixed feelings, used Shunpo to return to the Second Division when she was stopped by Chōjirō Sasakibe from the First Division.

"Captain Soi Fon, Captain-Commander Yamamoto has convened an emergency meeting."

At this point in time, it was the Vice-Captain Sasakibe who personally convened the meeting.

Soi Fon instantly realized it was about Dōsan Hanyū, and her heart tightened as she considered how to explain things to Dōsan Hanyū.