The yellowed paper seemed to still be dusted with fine white sand from Hueco Mundo. In the dim candlelight, Tsunayashiro Sosuke held the paper and slowly read its contents.
"Respectfully reporting to Tsunayashiro: On October 27, this subordinate reached an agreement with the commander of the Repentance Palace. At the price of Kan, I successfully replaced a member of the Hueco Mundo Expedition Team. That member was made to die in an accident, and I will assume his identity. From this day forth, my name is—Baji Taro."
"November 3. This subordinate entered Hueco Mundo together with Asano Kiyoshi. Landing location: Forest of Menos. Coordinates: 106, 79. Today, we encountered seven attacks by groups of Hollows. Asano Kiyoshi and Maruya Naoto, seventh seat of the Eleventh Division, led everyone in repelling them."
"During the repeated attacks by Hollow groups, Asano Kiyoshi demonstrated exceptionally formidable mental fortitude and command ability. In this subordinate's opinion, should he become an enemy, he would be extremely dangerous! He must be eliminated without reservation!"
At this point, Tsunayashiro Sosuke's brow furrowed slightly. He did not like his subordinates thinking too much. Thinking too much meant having too many thoughts of their own. Such people were not suited to being dogs.
Still, he said nothing and merely continued reading.
"November 5. Third day in Hueco Mundo. Asano Kiyoshi has basically obtained actual command of this squad from Maruya Naoto. At the same time, during these past few days of logistical support, Asano Kiyoshi has displayed extremely powerful Kaido healing abilities. This subordinate was fortunate enough to receive one of his Kaido treatments and found his Kaido to be unusually powerful. However, this subordinate's knowledge is too limited to determine exactly how it is powerful."
"November 10. Eighth day in Hueco Mundo. The atmosphere within the team is