After Genryūsai announced the end of the meeting, the captains immediately left the 1st Division's Captain's Office.
They had received far too much information during today's Captain's Meeting—so much that their minds could barely process it all. The only thing they needed to do now was quickly relay what they had learned to the forces behind them, then convene meetings so the heads of their respective noble factions could decide their next move.
As for Araki, he was currently standing before Shutara Senjumaru, captain of the 12th Division, smiling at her.
"Oh my, isn't this Captain Araki? It has been so long since we last met~"
Senjumaru looked at Araki, who had come to find her, and a captivating smile appeared on her beautiful face.
"What are you talking about, Senior Senjumaru? Didn't we just meet the other day when I asked you to tailor Captain's Haori for my three disciples?"
Araki smiled as he reminded Senjumaru of her "forgetfulness."
Yes, the Shihoin Clan had paid for the clothes worn by Kyoraku and the others, while Shutara Senjumaru had personally tailored them.
"Oh my, I suppose that did happen~"
"My apologies. I've been rather forgetful lately."
Senjumaru smiled as she spoke to Araki.
"So, Captain Araki, did you come to me this time to have clothes tailored for one of your disciples, or someone else?"
Senjumaru asked Araki.
"No, this time, it is for something else..."
"In any case, there are too many eyes and ears here. Senior Senjumaru, shall we speak somewhere else?"
Araki said with a cheerful smile.
"Oh my~"
"If you aren't afraid of the one at your home, then we can chat in my 'sewing room'~"
After hearing Araki's words, Senjumaru first glanced at him, then at Unohana Retsu in the distance. Her eyes narrowed slightly