Soifon and Ailin exchanged a glance and nodded.
After Shunsui Kyōraku gave a few instructions to his subordinates, the three of them hurried toward West Thirteenth District of the Rukon District.
Boom!
Boom, boom, boom!
Fireballs from Crimson Cannon rained down from the sky, blowing up every building in the Shiba Clan estate.
Amid the blazing flames, Kaien Shiba rushed out of the house with his wife, Miyako Shiba, in his arms.
"Kukaku, Ganju, Rukia..."
Kaien Shiba shouted in panic, hoping for any response.
He had never imagined that while he was home on leave with his wife and colleagues to rest, the Shiba Clan would come under attack.
Judging from the enemy's attacks, they were clearly here to kill his entire family.
"Lord Kaien, I'm alright."
At that moment, Rukia's voice came from the guest room.
Boom!
The roof exploded as Rukia burst directly through it. She tapped the air several times with the tips of her feet before landing beside Kaien Shiba.
"Lord Kaien, what's going on?"
"I don't know. The Shiba Clan is probably under attack."
Kaien Shiba's heart ached when he looked at his distracted wife.
However, seeing that his younger brother and sister still had not emerged from their rooms, Kaien Shiba hardened his heart and handed Miyako Shiba over to Rukia.
"Rukia, I'll leave Miyako to you for now. I have to go save my brother and sister."
"Lord Kaien?"
Rukia took Miyako Shiba into her arms and wanted to say something, but Kaien Shiba had already charged into the burning house.
"Let the heavens be swept away—Nigire!"
With Kaien Shiba's low chant, the Zanpakuto in his hand instantly transformed into a trident.
Boom!
Enormous reiatsu erupted from Kaien Shiba's body. The trident spun in his hand, and as he swung it, torrents