However, Asano Kiyoshi clearly had not noticed Captain-Commander's gaze. After finishing his Kido incantation, countless streaks of white light scattered from his hands.
Those white lights were like gods bringing salvation, illuminating the world blanketed in bloodshed and death.
The instant each streak of white light fell to the ground, it transformed into an ancient, mysterious gate.
The next moment, Asano Kiyoshi's voice rang out in every squad member's mind:
"All Gotei 13 members: once you have dealt with the enemy before you, pass through the gates I have set up and immediately support your other comrades. Quickly surround and eliminate the Quincy with superior numbers. There is no need to discuss justice or fairness with those vile bastards. This is war—use every method and all your strength to kill every last one of them here!"
"At the same time! Let me repeat this once more! All Captains and Vice-Captains are strictly forbidden from activating Bankai! Everyone, follow Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's orders! At all costs, protect Soul Society!"
As Asano Kiyoshi's voice echoed across the skies of Soul Society, everyone could not help but look up at the Blood Sea that shrouded the heavens alongside the sun. For some reason, although the Blood Sea was terrifying, it gave them an incomparable sense of security at this moment.
The Shinigami who had been beaten senseless saw their shattered morale and fighting spirit reignite under Asano Kiyoshi's repeated encouragement and support. Roaring, they charged fearlessly at the Quincy, who had begun to hesitate.
Watching this, Captain-Commander found himself unable to put his feelings into words.
Was it gratification? Not entirely. Although this young man named Asano Kiyoshi had left an excellent impression on him, he still could not fully trust him.
Still, if Asano Kiyoshi truly were his disciple, then he would