Executing the Mission

A moment later.

Renji Abarai emerged from the Sixth Division's courtyard.

Because of Rukia's situation,

he had remained deeply troubled.

When he saw Lin Feng,

Renji Abarai asked in confusion, "Vice Captain Lin Feng, what brings you here to see Captain Kuchiki and me?"

Though they were both Vice Captains,

Renji Abarai had actually interacted with Lin Feng only a few times.

It was even less likely that Byakuya Kuchiki had any friendship with Lin Feng.

Therefore,

he did not understand why Lin Feng had suddenly come to visit the two of them.

"It's like this, Vice Captain Abarai. Central 46 has just issued a mission regarding Rukia. This time, you and I will travel to the Living World together to bring Rukia back to Soul Society for judgment."

After Lin Feng explained his purpose,

Renji Abarai's expression changed slightly.

He swallowed.

Then,

he invited Lin Feng into the Sixth Division.

Lin Feng followed Renji toward the captain's office.

Along the way,

Renji Abarai remained silent.

He looked as though his mind was weighed down with worries.

They arrived outside Byakuya Kuchiki's room.

Renji Abarai knocked softly and said, "Captain Kuchiki, Vice Captain Lin Feng from the Thirteenth Division is here. He has brought a mission from Central 46. A mission concerning Rukia."

As soon as Renji finished speaking,

the captain's office suddenly fell silent.

After a long while,

Byakuya Kuchiki spoke indifferently.

"Come in."

Renji opened the door.

He invited Lin Feng inside.

Incense was burning in Byakuya Kuchiki's room.

Its fragrance,

cleared one's mind.

However,

Lin Feng could clearly sense

that neither of the two men before him was particularly calm.

"Captain Kuchiki, Central 46's mission is for me to lead Vice Captain Abarai to Karakura Town and arrest Rukia Kuchiki, bringing her back to Soul Society to