Just as the casualties caused by Kifune Ri continued to mount, a figure flashed several times before appearing in front of the whirling storm of blades and drawing his Zanpakuto.
The white Captain's Haori fluttered from his recent high-speed movement.
The character "Three" on his back entered the other Soul Reapers' sight.
"It's Captain Tenkai!"
"Captain Tenkai is here!"
Their cheers quickly put more of the Soul Reapers at ease.
To the Soul Reapers of the Gotei 13, a captain's strength was beyond question.
You could question a captain's character, but never their power!
Under everyone's gaze, Tenkai Shusuke's expression darkened slightly as he slowly drew the Zanpakuto at his waist.
"Clang!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
A flash of sword light passed by. Tenkai Shusuke appeared behind Kifune Ri and slowly sheathed his Zanpakuto.
Kifune Ri's Zanpakuto, meanwhile, broke free of his control, spun several times through the air, and stabbed into the ground.
"My apologies, Captain Tenkai."
At the sight of Tenkai Shusuke, Kifune Ri immediately lowered his hands and admitted his fault.
"I was too eager to kill these Hollows quickly and complete this support mission as soon as possible, so I used techniques beyond my control..."
"Is that so?"
After hearing Kifune Ri's explanation, Tenkai Shusuke merely gave him a cold glance without saying anything, then went to inspect the injured squad members.
"How is everyone? Are there any serious injuries?"
"Captain, four members are seriously injured. We must send them to the Fourth Division as soon as possible, or their lives may be in danger."
"Three others only suffered light injuries. They can continue the mission."
A Soul Reaper glanced at Kifune Ri before speaking to Tenkai Shusuke.
"No. All injured members are to suspend their duties and go to the Fourth Division for treatment."