"Go find Teacher Araki?!"
After hearing Tokinada's words, Kyoraku narrowed his eyes slightly. To be honest, if possible, he did not want to disturb his teacher. He did not want to cause Araki trouble over his own affairs!
In fact, as Kyoraku's teacher, Araki had naturally attended Kyoraku's older brother's funeral. However, Araki did not particularly enjoy socializing with irrelevant people, especially not with those nobles...
So, before Kyoraku's older brother's funeral had even begun, Araki had arrived early. After offering Kyoraku a few words of comfort, he left on his own before the others arrived.
When Araki came, he had naturally asked Kyoraku whether he needed any help. But at the time, Kyoraku had said nothing and had not told Araki about his current predicament...
Although Araki generally understood his disciple's situation, this concerned Kyoraku's family affairs, so Araki could not say too much. He merely patted Kyoraku lightly on the shoulder before drifting away.
"..."
Tokinada, Ukitake, and Yoruichi looked at Kyoraku, whose brows were tightly furrowed, and remained silent. As Kyoraku's fellow disciples, how could they not understand what he was thinking?!
If circumstances allowed, they too would rather not trouble their teacher. After all, what child would willingly burden their parents and family with their own troubles?! Even when speaking with one's parents, one shared good news but not bad news, so the elders at home could rest easy...
"Senior Sister Yoruichi, continue with the first plan we discussed. In the name of the Shihoin Clan's head, convene a meeting of the Five Great Noble Clans' heads and do everything you can to secure freedom for Kyoraku's sister-in-law."
Seeing that Kyoraku remained silent, Tokinada first stroked his chin, then looked at Shihoin Yoruichi and spoke seriously.
"Understood."
Yoruichi answered without hesitation.
"Ukitake, if I'm not mistaken,