The Bloodstained Ginpa'kasa

At that moment, Kyōraku Shunsui was undoubtedly dumbfounded by Ise Nanao's answer.

In Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes, Ise Nanao had barely had any contact with Chiba Makoto, yet she had now made such a resolute decision?

Then, without waiting for Kyōraku Shunsui's permission...

Or rather, Ise Nanao, who had been cared for by Kyōraku Shunsui since childhood and arranged to serve as Vice-Captain at his side, showed defiance toward Kyōraku Shunsui for the first time and spoke directly.

"Mr. Kurosaki Makoto, please allow me to accompany you to Hueco Mundo. Though I am not particularly skilled in combat, I believe my Kidō can still be of some use."

With matters having developed to this point under Chiba Makoto's deliberate guidance, Unohana Retsu fully understood Chiba Makoto's intentions even without his reminder.

This... was an excellent opportunity to identify the Soul Reapers who would absolutely support Chiba Makoto.

At this very moment, going to Hueco Mundo to reclaim Nel's soul was undoubtedly at odds with Seireitei's orders.

So, between Seireitei's orders and even the slightest chance to revive Chiba Makoto, how would each Captain, Vice-Captain, seated officer, and other member of the Thirteen Divisions choose?

And the scope Chiba Makoto intended to test naturally extended far beyond the Soul Reapers before him!

Then, without waiting for Chiba Makoto to answer, Unohana Retsu spoke with grief and solemnity in her expression.

"Makoto's soul must never become a weapon for Aizen Sōsuke to use in his decisive battle against the Thirteen Divisions. By then, I fear everything will be beyond saving."

"Therefore, I believe it is necessary to reclaim Makoto's soul before the decisive battle with Aizen Sōsuke..."

After a pause, Unohana Retsu gave Chiba Makoto a slight bow and said,

"Mr. Kurosaki Makoto, I am deeply grateful for your discovery. Perhaps you were