"At least four confirmed!" Rangiku hurriedly spread out the report, pointing at the writing on it. "They broke through the West Gate, and the gate guards have already been defeated!
Kira, the Lieutenant Captain of the Third Division, sent word that the leader is an orange-haired human. The Zanpakuto in his hand can release incredibly powerful Spiritual Pressure. He appears to be an unknown Soul Reaper-human from the Human World!"
"An unknown Soul Reaper?" Harry's brows drew together slightly. A trace of confusion flickered in his green eyes before they darkened. "They came for Rukia, didn't they?"
He recalled the news he had heard at the tavern yesterday. Rukia's execution sentence had barely been passed before someone broke into the Seireitei. The answer was practically obvious.
"Most likely!" Rangiku nodded firmly, urgency coloring her voice. "And... the Ryoka's route is very clear. They're heading straight for the Repentance Palace!
They've already fought members of the Third Division and Seventh Division along the way. They're very strong—ordinary members can't stop them at all!"
She paused, then added, "Toshiro has received the news and is leading his men toward the west. He asked me whether the Tenth Division should provide support."
Harry walked to the window and pushed open its wooden lattice, looking toward the western side of the Seireitei. Though he could not see the battle itself, faint Spiritual Pressure fluctuations had begun to permeate the air—the collision of Reiryoku released by Soul Reapers and intruders in battle.
He fell silent for several seconds. The Zanpakuto at his fingertips trembled softly, as if answering the emotions in his heart.
"Send support." Harry turned around, his tone resolute. "Have the Third Seat lead a quarter of the division to support the Third Division. Hold the main road leading to the Central 46