Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's face clouded with doubt. By all rights, this should have been impossible. This defense system had operated in Soul Society for over a thousand years without ever encountering such a situation.
"The situation remains unclear. The Third Division is investigating."
After a brief hesitation, the Soul Reaper guard continued, "The person who vanished has been identified as most likely the strongest among this group of invaders."
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto asked evenly, "Where are the captains and vice-captains of each division now?"
"Eleventh Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki has already headed to District 80 of the Seireitei Outskirts. Second Division Captain Soi Fon and Seventh Division Captain Sajin Komamura have completed their interception and are closing in on the enemy."
"Mm. Have Toshiro go assist Soi Fon as well." Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's gaze deepened as his thoughts drifted afar.
This disturbance in Soul Society was very likely the beginning of the great calamity he had long foreseen.
He let out a soft sigh. "Uchiha Hiko, I hope you do not disappoint me."
"If there is nothing else, I'll take my leave." Jushiro Ukitake rose and walked out.
Shunsui Kyoraku suddenly asked in a strange, teasing tone, "Oh? Ukitake, what grand affair are you off to attend?"
Jushiro Ukitake paused.
"It is a grand affair. Want to come along?"
"That depends on what it is." Shunsui Kyoraku smiled calmly, rose, and left together with Jushiro Ukitake.
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto watched their retreating backs and let out a deep sigh.
"The Central 16th Division needs to be replaced with a batch of younger newcomers."
At the edge of District 80 in the Seireitei Outskirts, Uchiha Hiko was racing toward the Central Spirit Arts Institute.
He had intended to reach the Central Spirit Arts Institute before Soul Society's alarm sounded, but unexpectedly,