Late-Night Guidance

Yuko's words did not make Yoruichi feel that anything was wrong. Based on her understanding of that abnormal woman, Retsu Unohana indeed wasn't the sort who valued the rules of Seireitei above everything else.

Yoruichi finally made the decision. "All right, then it's settled."

Uryu Ishida pushed up his glasses. "When do we leave?"

Yoruichi turned to look outside. "It'll probably be dawn in about two hours. Even if we started preparing now, we wouldn't make it in time. Let's act tonight."

Yuko nodded silently. "A moonless night with high winds—the perfect time for murder. It'll be easier to get things done under cover of darkness."

Orihime blinked. "That's very well-structured."

"...Let's leave it at that for today. Everyone can get some rest and replenish their energy for tonight's operation."

Chad asked, "We caused quite a commotion when we invaded during the day. Won't the Soul Reapers do something?"

Yuko smiled. "Do we look like something's happened, lounging around this leisurely?"

"The Gotei 13 are, in plain terms, the protectors of the nobles in Seireitei." Yoruichi picked up the explanation. "Although some Soul Reapers regularly patrol Rukongai, they basically only deal with Hollow invasions."

"Their real concern is preventing these Hollows from causing a riot after devouring too many souls."

"To them, we haven't shown any hostility yet, so there's no need to bother with us."

"I see..."

Everyone exchanged glances. For a moment, they didn't know whether to feel relieved or something else.

Yuko clapped her hands. "Meeting adjourned."

After the meeting ended, everyone dispersed and made their final preparations for the night's operation.

It was wonderful to encounter acquaintances right after entering Soul Society. Shibata and Horiuchi prepared some simple food and rooms for them to rest in. The accommodations were somewhat crude, but at least they had