The two Hollows Aizen Sosuke had mentioned inexplicably caught Gin Ichimaru's attention.
Having followed Aizen Sosuke for over a century, Gin Ichimaru knew well that every one of Aizen Sosuke's actions was backed by deep planning.
Take the Bount clan, for example.
Who would have thought that the contingency Captain Aizen had planted two hundred years ago would actually be activated today, two centuries later?
After receiving Lord Aizen's help, the Bount clan, which had never been taken seriously by the Seireitei, would undoubtedly experience a tremendous increase in strength.
They might even cause quite a commotion in the Seireitei.
"Oh my, why did Gin leave so quickly? I didn't even get to have a proper conversation with him."
Looking at the Garganta closing before her, Haruko Kuchiki wore a rare expression of sadness.
"It's okay, Haruko."
"Gin must have felt your concern too."
Ailin stepped forward to comfort Haruko. Only after telling a few jokes did he manage to improve her mood somewhat.
After waiting for the gaze focused on him to disappear, Ailin solemnly said to Haruko, "Haruko..."
"I promise you, within half a year at most, I'll bring Gin back safe and sound!"
"Then, not only will you be able to see Gin every day, we might even have to prepare a wedding for him!"
"What? Prepare a wedding for Gin?"
Sure enough, the best way to draw a woman's attention was to tell her some gossip.
Even Haruko Kuchiki was no exception.
"Ailin, hurry and tell me, who is it?"
"Gin is so outstanding, so it doesn't surprise me that someone likes him."
"But what I never expected was that Gin would have someone he likes too..."
"Ailin, just tell me already..."
"Alright, alright, I'll tell you now..."
"But Haruko, don't go and scare the