"Long time no see, Kisuke Urahara, and Hachishō Ryo."
In the deepest prison cells, only a few gaps in the walls emitted a faint blue glow. Rather than dispelling the darkness, it made the place feel even colder and more sinister.
Kenma stopped before the iron bars and looked at the two people imprisoned within.
The three prisoners had noticed the visitors as soon as the footsteps sounded.
By the dim light, Hachishō Ryo made out the two figures outside the cell.
She ignored Kenma's tall figure entirely, her gaze falling straight onto Yoruichi at his side.
"Lady Yoruichi, you've come to see me..."
Though the girl tried her best to remain calm, a choked note still slipped into her voice.
Now that she was imprisoned, she had never expected Lady Yoruichi to visit her more than once. It moved the girl, who had already admired Yoruichi deeply, all the more.
If not for the Onmitsukidō's dignity, and her unwillingness to let Lady Yoruichi see her weakness and uselessness, she would probably have burst into tears on the spot.
"Saeaya, don't worry. I'll have Kenma let you out right away."
Hearing the girl's voice, Yoruichi looked over. The cell was pitch-black, and she could only make out the girl's blurred silhouette.
She had come here once several days ago and made assurances while comforting the girl.
She had come again today, naturally, to set them free.
"Lady Yoruichi..."
The girl's voice carried a sob.
As she stepped up to the bars, the dim light revealed her vague features. Her eyes shimmered with tears as she looked at Kenma standing beside Yoruichi.
To save her, Lady Yoruichi must have been forced by this hateful villain into accepting extremely harsh terms.
"You bastard, what exactly did you force Lady Yoruichi to do?"