"Third Seat Ikkaku Madarame and Fifth Seat Chikao Ayasegawa of the 11th Division have both withdrawn from the front lines due to serious injuries."
In the 9th Division captain's office, Shuhei Hisagi reported the intelligence he had obtained from the lieutenants' meeting: "Ikkaku Madarame's injuries are more severe, but his life is not in danger. Ayasegawa Chikao, meanwhile, is said to have basically recovered. The two are currently receiving treatment at the Comprehensive First Aid Station."
"The detailed casualty reports from each division are still being compiled. As for the 11th Division, the intelligence we've received is that... within the few hours after the ryoka invasion, nearly all of the 11th Division's members were wiped out."
"According to Third Seat Iemura Yasochika of the Fourth Division, three ryoka have been confirmed so far. They're split into two groups, and two of them are currently moving toward Sōkyoku Hill."
"One of them is wearing a Shinigami uniform, has orange hair, and is carrying an enormous Zanpakuto."
"As for the person who defeated Fifth Seat Ayasegawa, according to Fifth Seat Ayasegawa's own words, that bastard kept launching despicable sneak attacks from the shadows. He never saw the attacker's appearance."
Shuhei Hisagi reported all the intelligence he had gathered in one breath, then said solemnly, "Unless something unexpected happens, those three ryoka may soon arrive in our 9th Division's territory."
"Mm. I understand."
Duan Mu nodded calmly, but he could not help feeling somewhat helpless inside.
Where's Hanatarou?
Why didn't he go guide them?
But...
This was actually quite normal. Compared to his memories, the time and place where Ichigo Kurosaki and the others invaded had both changed.
It was already strange enough that they had encountered Ikkaku and the others. If they could still meet Yamadatarō just as they had in his