The Mastermind (Part 1)

The Mastermind (Part 1)

Zhang Miao had said those things to Momo Hinamori because he hoped this stubborn young girl would suffer a little less harm.

Unfortunately, she had no intention of accepting his goodwill and immediately shook her head.

"No, I won't give up on avenging Captain Aizen! Dean Konoha, do you know something? Please tell me. I want to avenge Captain Aizen, I... urgh..."

Before she could finish, Zhang Miao raised his hand and struck the back of her neck, knocking her unconscious.

Just then, Tōshirō Hitsugaya arrived. Before he could say anything, Zhang Miao tossed Momo Hinamori toward him.

"If you care about her, take her out of the Seireitei immediately. Come back in a few days. Go. Go now."

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, who had just caught Momo Hinamori, immediately became wary.

"What do you mean by that? Do you know something? Why won't you explain it clearly?"

"Because I don't want to!"

"You..."

Tōshirō Hitsugaya was about to lose his temper, but Zhang Miao gave him no chance. He simply turned and left.

Seeing him go, Soi Fon hurried after him, while Shunsui Kyōraku spoke to Tōshirō Hitsugaya with a helpless look on his face.

"Although I don't know the exact reason, I can tell that Lord Konoha means Vice-Captain Hinamori no harm. I suggest you listen to him... Also, I didn't see anything today!"

With that, Shunsui Kyōraku turned and chased after Zhang Miao without waiting for Tōshirō Hitsugaya to respond.

Watching this, Tōshirō Hitsugaya frowned again.

Though Shunsui Kyōraku had not said it outright, his meaning was obvious: he wanted Tōshirō Hitsugaya to take Momo Hinamori and leave the Seireitei.

In the past, Tōshirō Hitsugaya would have done so without hesitation. But now, as the captain of the 10th Division, he