Watching Liltotto Barro, who had driven him into a bitter battle and whom he had failed to kill even after staking his life, get taken down by Yoru Machi just like that, Kyoraku Shunsui wore a somewhat dazed expression.
But soon, he looked at Yoru Machi with a bitter smile. "Just how strong have you gotten now...?"
"How strong? Honestly, I'm not entirely sure myself. Other than my previous battle with Aizen, I've hardly ever fought seriously until now.
"But the reason this battle was so easy ultimately came down to that Quincy being far too confident in his own strength."
Hearing Yoru Machi's words, Kyoraku Shunsui could not help sighing. "It seems I really am getting old. After this battle with the Quincy, I'm probably at the age where I can retire.
"As for the position of Captain-Commander of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, I think..."
Before Kyoraku Shunsui could finish, Yoru Machi, having completed his treatment, turned and left without looking back, completely ignoring the musings of a certain melancholic middle-aged man.
The moment Kyoraku Shunsui so much as stuck out his ass, Yoru Machi knew the guy was definitely up to no good.
The old man had only handed the position over to Kyoraku Shunsui a few days ago, yet he already wanted to quit and dump the job? He wanted Yoru Machi to take over again? Not a chance!
"Damn it, that guy is still as slippery as ever!
"As a captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, all he thinks about is slacking off. That's absolutely outrageous."
Hearing Kyoraku Shunsui's complaint, Ise Nanao could not help rolling her eyes at him.
If they were talking about slacking off, then her uncle and captain was the real expert, wasn't he? How long had Captain Yoru Machi