In truth, none of the division captains knew what had happened. The only order they had received was to wait for the Captain-General's return. Other than that, they were not to act rashly.
Although everyone was furious over nearly dying in the Dangai, they all knew they held important positions. Their duty was to maintain order in the Soul Society, not to disregard the greater good for personal grievances. Thus, after receiving the Captain-General's order, they had no choice but to suppress their anger and accept the Shihoin Family's silence.
"Vice-Captain Ronglin, please watch your tone and choice of words." A languid voice drifted closer. Clad in red, a voluptuous and stunning woman slowly emerged from the end of the corridor. "You are merely an acting Vice-Captain, not even an official Shinigami. Captain Himura has repeatedly indulged you, yet you remain so reckless. Isn't that rather discourteous?"
Ronglin's gaze passed through the Four Beasts Gate Seal and fell upon the tall woman. Beneath her luxurious crimson robes, she exuded an overwhelming air of nobility. His brow furrowed tightly. The fluctuations of her Spiritual Pressure were exceedingly steady, yet the dense Spiritual Pressure enveloping her was not inferior to that of Kuchiki Haru, Shiba Kaien, and the others. Moreover, over a hundred assassins accompanying her were hidden in the shadows nearby.
"Shihoin?" Ronglin knew who she was. Someone who could put on such a grand display and still dare to make such a flamboyant entrance after he had stirred so many Shinigami captains into action could only be the current head of the Shihoin Family.
The beautiful woman curled her lips into a faint smile. "Shihoin Shuren, head of the Shihoin Family of the Heavenly Gifted Armament Division, Captain of the Second Division of the Seireitei's Thirteen Court Guard Squads, and