Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto narrowed his eyes at Rukia's reaction and smiled faintly.
"Although it will be difficult to change your punishment this time, and you are still very likely to die, but..."
"I truly underestimated you, Rukia." Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto smiled slightly, his face filled with satisfaction.
Kuchiki Rukia looked confused. "Why do you say that?"
"Lieutenant Renji Abarai of Squad Six, my prized student Shunsui Kyoraku, Jushiro Ukitake, and several other top figures in the Soul Society are preparing to save you."
"Even Shinji Hirako and the others, who were previously rescued by Kisuke Urahara after Hollowfication, did not hesitate to expose themselves again and all came to the Soul Society."
"And the one leading them is very likely Uchiha Hiko."
Disbelief filled Kuchiki Rukia's eyes! Uchiha Hiko... why would he come save me?!
Why was he able to rally people like Shinji Hirako?
In the Soul Society, aside from Captain Commander Yamamoto, there should have been very few people capable of contending with his strength.
Had he really come to save her?
"Captain Commander Yamamoto, didn't you previously say that Uchiha Hiko couldn't enter the Soul Society because he is a Physical Body Shinigami, and couldn't even pass through the Senkaimon? Why now?" Confusion showed in Rukia's eyes.
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto stroked his white beard twice. "Central 46 has made many wrong decisions over these past few centuries."
"For example, sentencing Shinji Hirako to death... and sentencing you to death, Rukia..."
"If I am not mistaken, the one who transformed Uchiha Hiko into a spirit body should have been that guy, Kisuke Urahara."
"Captain Urahara is now living in seclusion in Karakura Town?" Rukia looked solemn. She was also full of reverence for that legendary figure.
"Yes." Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto nodded. "I just do not know what methods