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After giving a brief explanation, Ross left the Shiba Clan once again.

In truth, the only reason he had returned was because he had sensed Yoruichi Shihoin's presence.

He was curious. That stray cat had run fast enough last night, so what had brought her back today?

Ross had originally thought that since Yoruichi had delivered herself to his doorstep, and her role in this little production had already wrapped, capturing and imprisoning her outright would not have been a bad choice.

But he had not expected Yoruichi to happen upon Tsuru, who was cleaning up the scene, and to witness Inoue Orihime's miserable state.

What delighted him even more was that Yoruichi had shown extraordinary courage, willing to save Inoue Orihime regardless of her clan's safety.

Since the actress was working so hard and performing so brilliantly, Ross, as the director, naturally could not be stingy.

He decided to give that restless stray cat a little more time to perform.

First Division, Captain's Meeting Hall.

Since Captain-General Yamamoto had recovered from his injuries and returned, the First Division had once again become the center of power, and captain meetings had been held with noticeably greater frequency.

Within the solemn hall, the captains stood in two rows.

Though no one spoke, an oppressive tension hung in the air.

In truth, before entering this place, everyone had already tacitly understood the topic of today's meeting.

After all, yesterday's incident had caused quite a stir, and nearly everyone present had witnessed it firsthand.

Thud!

As Captain-General Yamamoto's cane struck the floor heavily, the dull sound rang out like a timpani beat, announcing the official start of this powder-keg of a meeting.

"Captain-General."

At the beginning of the meeting, the short Toshiro Hitsugaya was the first to step forward. His somewhat youthful face