Chapter 110
He didn't believe these people were unaware that he was most skilled in the Kidō.
"..."
The person on the other end hesitated for a moment.
"You're very skilled in the Kidō?"
"Barely."
"Anyone capable of threatening Vice-Captain-level Kidō would have to be at least number eighty or higher, right?"
Actually, the Raikōhō and the Zanka no Tachi would also work.
Haruto really wanted to complain, but it seemed unnecessary to expose this kind of thing... even if the other side would most likely all turn into dead people.
"That's right."
After hearing Haruto's answer, the hesitation on the other end was even shorter than before:
"..."
"Fighting the vice-captain is out of the question. Show us your strongest Kidō."
"Um?"
The strongest Kidō?
Hyōga Seiran?
Apart from Byakuya, no one knew that he could use the Senju Kōten Taihō.
Judging from their tone, it seems they'll let me go after I demonstrate Hyōga Seiran, but why Hyōga Seiran?
Is the Tsunayashiro Clan trying to steal information about Hyōga Seiran? Does this castle tower contain a special Kidō capable of analyzing high-level Hadō?
Haruto was momentarily unable to discern the other party's intentions.
Until--
"You don't dare, do you?"
A dismissive voice, tinged with sarcasm, rang out, instantly transforming the atmosphere of the meeting.
"... What's the meaning?"
Haruto frowned.
"You dare use Hyōga Seiran in front of us... as the murderer who wiped out the Mikazuki Clan!"
"!?"
"Snap."
A thick stack of papers was thrown out from behind the noble wooden plaque directly opposite; it was the report submitted by the Shin'ō Academy.
"That's Quincy at the Vice-Captain-level!"
"An ice-type Kidō capable of withstanding his full-force attack..."
"According to the information provided by the Kidō Corps, among all the Kidō numbered 75 and above, there are none of them with the Ice/Snow element!"
The Roar echoed throughout the large room.
"You used a high-level ice-type Hadō during the battle, and your team's students witnessed it firsthand!"
"Cunning villain!"
"What else do you have to say in your defense?!"
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I was careless.
Haruto hadn't expected that they would be waiting for him here—this fake Noble Assembly was actually quite capable.
In his report, Haruto only mentioned that he used his self-created Kidō to block the Quincy's Sprenger attack, but did not specify what technique he used.
But!
Are there any other witnesses present?
Togakushi was indeed unconscious, but Gori was still conscious and had witnessed the entire battle between him and the Quincy. Gori didn't intentionally expose Haruto's Kidō; he was simply reporting the facts as requested by the Central 46 Chambers.
Haruto simply forgot about him; if he had said even one more word back then, this trouble could have been avoided.
Why don't you dare suspect Kōga Kuchiki?
Haruto, still smiling, countered with a question.
"... Kōga Kuchiki wouldn't make a special trip to the Shin'ō Academy and leave the deceased's Zanpakuto there."
"..."
All right.
All possible routes appear to be blocked.
Before Haruto began his Konsō internship, he casually left Munechika's Zanpakuto in Juzu Izumi's dormitory.
She must have seen the Zanpakuto after she returned from reality.
I just didn't expect...
Let alone using Munechika's sword to avenge him, Juzu's courage was so cowardly that he couldn't even exchange it for some money.
She actually handed over her Zanpakuto to the authorities... and at such a sensitive time.
"It's come to this."
Haruto turned around and spoke to Togakushi Tōma had a helpless expression on his face.
Even if I said I didn't do it, they probably wouldn't believe me.
"... Haruto."
Since things had come to this point, Togakushi couldn't pretend he hadn't seen it, and he also gripped the hilt of his Zanpakuto.
"Come with me to Central 46 Chambers; they will make a fair judgment there."
"Central 46 Chambers?"
Haruto knew all too well what kind of people were in there.
Once they reach the Central 46 Chambers, even if the Kuchiki Clan is willing to protect him, the Tsunayashiro Clan might use the information about the Great Spiritual Arts Corridor to cause trouble; although the attack on the Mikazuki Clan was not Haruto's intention, two noble members did die at his hands.
This is an indelible stain on my reputation.
"Forget it."
"I actually dislike numbness quite a bit --"
"Zheng!"
That moment.
The dazzling glint of the blade overshadowed all the candles.
The violent gust of wind generated by the impact even blew people and their seats away in one go at extremely close range!
"Boom!"
The entire interior of the castle tower instantly descended into chaos.
In the center of the battlefield.
Holding swords in both hands, Togakushi Tōma forcefully slashed at the invisible barrier in front of Haruto. The explosive energy and impact even tore the two guards who were following closely behind Togakushi into Togakushi.
"..."
Both the blade and the barrier trembled.
When did you find out?
Togakushi Tōma's voice rose from low to high, and at the end of the sentence, it transformed into a seductive female voice.
"Your perfume."
Haruto said calmly.
"Oh?"
Togakushi Tōma's muscles began to change.
Before long, Togakushi, who had been standing just Dankū distance away from Haruto, transformed into a middle-aged woman who still possessed considerable charm—especially her captivating eyes, which were definitely not something a young man could resist.
"It's uncommon for men to use perfume in Seireitei, let alone this particular model that can only be bought in the World of the Living."
Dankū by completely absorbing the impact of the Zanpakuto could Haruto answer the other person's questions so calmly.
That's right.
The Soul Reaper disguised Togakushi Tōma before Haruto is none other than Satō Tsunayashiro, Haruto's greatest threat on this trip.
"... It's rare to see men who pay attention to this aspect."
Satō Tsunayashiro increased the pressure on her hand.
The Dankū, capable of blocking all Hadō below number ninety, actually showed visible cracks on its surface!
"Coincidentally, my classmates all call me 'the friend of women'."
"Really?"
Satō Tsunayashiro licked her lips.
"I'm starting to get a little interested in you."
Satō Tsunayashiro.
Her Zanpakuto is called "Bone and Flesh Craft," a special biological Zanpakuto capable of completely altering its own structure, appearance, and even aura.
With the help of this Zanpakuto, Satō Tsunayashiro can become an all-pervasive spy, or a bed goddess who satisfies any fetish.
Otherwise.
The Satō Clan, which was once at the height of its power and almost reached the threshold of the upper nobility, would not be willing to become a vassal of the Tsunayashiro Clan.
Haruto was able to see through her flawless disguise, which completely piqued Satō Tsunayashiro's interest.
"Feel sorry."
Haruto appeared calm on the surface, but it was only now that he had recovered his composure.
He was able to see through Satō Tsunayashiro's disguise, and half the credit goes to Ayaka —the gift he prepared for Isane's mother when he visited Kotetsu Clan that night was the cosmetics Ayaka had chosen from the World of the Living...
It just so happens that it's the same model that Satō Tsunayashiro.
"I'm not into older men."
Haruto was so moved that he refused.
"I have even less interest in madams."
"Really?"
A dangerous glint flashed in Satō Tsunayashiro's eyes.
"To have such defensive power even with the Eishōhaki Dankū from chanting, it seems you are indeed very confident in your talent in the Kidō."
"Absolutely."
Haruto retorted without any hesitation.
"Then try taking this trick again!"
The Reiatsu, surging like a raging storm, extended continuously from the hilt towards the blade!
"Dissect it, Bone and Flesh Craft!"
"Click--"
In the blink of an eye, the originally smooth and flat blade became crisscrossed like shark serrations, and the cracks on the Dankū surface immediately deepened to the point of almost shattering.
"!?"