Sixth Division.
After Renji Abarai learned that Rukia had been sentenced to execution.
He hurriedly rushed to the courtyard outside the captain's office.
And found Byakuya Kuchiki.
"Captain! Rukia... How could Central 46 pass such a judgment on Rukia?! Didn't you really plead for mercy on her behalf?!" Renji Abarai said emotionally.
Byakuya Kuchiki had originally been standing in the courtyard, staring blankly at the goldfish in the pond.
When he heard Renji Abarai's voice.
His gaze instantly turned cold.
"Vice Captain Abarai, as the vice captain of the Sixth Division, don't you think your conduct is improper right now?" Byakuya Kuchiki said calmly.
As a noble division.
Etiquette was of great importance.
As vice captain.
Even if he had come from the Rukongai District, he could not be discourteous.
"Etiquette? At a time like this?! Central 46 has already handed down its judgment! Rukia has less than a month before her execution! As Rukia's adoptive brother, how can you just stand by and watch her die?!"
Renji Abarai did not calm down because of Byakuya Kuchiki's rebuke.
Instead, he became even more agitated.
Byakuya Kuchiki quietly watched the enraged Renji and said calmly:
"According to the rules of Soul Society, captains of the Gotei 13 are forbidden from contacting Central 46. They represent the authority and justice of Soul Society. Since Central 46 has already made its judgment, all you and I need to do is abide by it."
Renji Abarai clenched his teeth.
"Rules? Are rules more important than a life?! More important than the promise you once made?!"
Byakuya Kuchiki looked at Renji and said calmly, "That's right. Rules are the most important thing."
The moment Byakuya Kuchiki finished speaking.
Despair immediately appeared on Renji Abarai's face.
He saw resolve on Byakuya Kuchiki's face.
The kind of