Two white haori stood like rays of light piercing the darkness, shining before Shūhei.
They were two utterly different backs: one belonged to an elder as solid and compassionate as a mountain, the other to a young man as gentle and upright as green hills.
Yet both now wore the First Squad Captain's Haori, symbolizing the highest command authority of the Gotei 13.
Hearing Shūhei's words, even Captain-Commander, still immersed in grief and rage, turned his head slightly to look at the unfamiliar young man.
The young man had a completely unfamiliar face, but the emotions in his gaze toward him could not possibly be faked.
The somewhat glaring First Squad haori on him only deepened Captain-Commander's confusion.
Ryūjin Jakka in his hand tried several times to rise, but whenever he truly intended to harm Asano Kiyoshi, waves of sorrow and reluctance surfaced in his heart. Deep within his soul, something seemed to resist hurting the young man before him.
Seeing Captain-Commander like this, Asano Kiyoshi merely drew a deep breath before explaining, "Head Captain Yamamoto, I know you have many questions you want me to answer, but for now, please trust me. Let me help you defeat these Yhwach lackeys who have invaded the Seireitei!"
Looking at the young man before him, Captain-Commander exhaled deeply. He only nodded, saying nothing more.
But at that moment, Shūhei's voice suddenly rang out, carrying a trace of anxiety. "Captain-Commander! Watch out behind you!"
The instant Shūhei's words fell, a streak of purple lightning descended straight from the sky.
The attack, carrying countless bolts of lightning, engulfed both Asano Kiyoshi and Captain-Commander.
Seeing the two men remain motionless beneath his attack, O clutched his head and laughed wildly. "Chatting on the battlefield? What is it, Old Man? Have you gone senile? Then let