Rukia's Judgment

In fact.

After Rukia lost her Soul Reaper powers.

Although she had not promptly reported the specific circumstances of what had happened to her to Soul Society.

She had still diligently led Kurosaki Ichigo in eliminating Hollows in the Living World.

So she had not caused too much trouble in the Living World.

This behavior had indeed violated Soul Society's rules.

But it was understandable, all things considered.

Although Captain Commander Yamamoto had been extremely furious about it.

And Byakuya Kuchiki had seemed utterly cold toward Rukia.

Still.

Nobles were nobles.

After Central 46 had considered everything.

They would never go so far as to execute Rukia.

But unfortunately.

Aizen Sōsuke and Kisuke Urahara had manipulated everything behind the scenes.

Although Rukia would not ultimately die.

She would likely have to endure tremendous psychological pressure during the time ahead.

While everyone argued without end.

Lin Feng suddenly saw a black Hell Butterfly flying over from afar.

Judging by its form.

It should have come from Central 46.

It was flying toward the Thirteenth Division captain's office.

So.

Lin Feng stopped walking and said in a low voice, "Stop arguing. We should know Rukia's judgment very soon."

Inside the Thirteenth Division's prison.

Jushiro Ukitake and Lin Feng stood across from Rukia.

Jushiro Ukitake let out a heavy sigh.

"Rukia, I am truly sorry. Although I have been pleading with the Captain Commander on your behalf, Central 46's final ruling is this: because you committed a first-degree felony, twenty-five days from now, you will undergo the Double Execution at the Central Execution Ground."

After Jushiro Ukitake finished relaying Central 46's verdict.

A desolate, lost expression appeared on his face.

Rukia was an exceptionally outstanding Soul Reaper.

Whether in ability or character.

Jushiro Ukitake had greatly approved of her.

If Byakuya Kuchiki had