Although Shihoin Shuren was in the wrong, her lofty status over the years naturally made her unwilling to be challenged and interrogated by Ronglin like this.
"Hmph! Then how many people in this world do you think could snatch this set of equipment from Kyoraku Shunsui and Jushiro Ukitake?" Shihoin Shuren's tone was equally furious. "In the entire world today, unless the Soul King himself appeared, only the Captain-General would have that kind of strength. But do you think that's possible?"
Doubts Everywhere!
For a moment, Ronglin could not figure out where the crux of the problem lay.
"Why didn't you tell me the whole story?" There was still something Ronglin did not understand. The Shihoin Family had taken an enormous blame. In just one day, they had been suspected and cursed by countless people, yet those who knew the truth probably numbered no more than four, aside from the captains of each division.
Why was the Shihoin Family willing to shoulder this blame?
"Because the Captain-General personally went to investigate!" Shihoin Shuren said. "How could such classified matters be made known to others? Especially with so many Vasto Lordes hiding in the shadows of Hueco Mundo. The Captain-General didn't want to disturb the peace of the Soul Society, so he sealed off the news. Our Shihoin Family could only endure this storm for now. Once the truth comes to light, he'll clear our name."
Thoughts churned in Ronglin's heart. Several fragments flashed through his mind, and a new line of thinking had already formed.
"Since it's a misunderstanding, it'll be good once everything is cleared up." Himuro Shi, the captain of the Fifth Division, stepped forward to mediate. "Everyone, hurry and undo the Four Beasts Gate Seal! Vice-Captain Ronglin has calmed down. This is the time to unite against