"The one from the Shiba Family?"
After leaving the Fourth Division's squad barracks, the squad led by Yoruichi Shihoin headed toward their destination. As the Medical Officer sent by the Fourth Division to assist with the mission, Yinsen normally did not need to know the specifics of the assignment. His task was simply to follow the Onmitsukidō personnel and treat any injured allies they encountered.
If anyone else had been leading the team, they probably would not have bothered explaining anything to Yinsen. However, since this time the leader was an acquaintance, she gave him a brief rundown of the mission.
One of the Second Division's duties was to monitor the Soul Reapers in the Seireitei, preventing any "scum" among them from attempting to harm Soul Society.
This time, a certain Soul Reaper had ended up on the Second Division's list. However, the man was extremely vigilant. The moment he sensed that something was wrong, he immediately went into hiding.
That was not particularly unusual. After the situation was reported, the Second Division continued searching for the hidden Soul Reaper, while the Tenth Division, which was responsible for Seireitei security, joined the search as well.
This time, a Tenth Division patrol had spotted the target. While having his companion report the intelligence, he continued tracking the man himself to prevent him from escaping again.
Hearing this, Yinsen understood why Retsu Unohana had sent him on this mission. It required exceptional mobility, and aside from Retsu Unohana herself, no one in the Fourth Division was faster than him.
Not only had he not been left behind by the Second Division members, he could even chat easily with Yoruichi while running at high speed. Even the Onmitsukidō members beside him could not manage that.
"The one tracking him is from the Shiba