Shino Academy, student dormitory,
Nara Dan stepped into his dormitory as usual after class at the Spiritual Arts Academy,
This time, Nara Dan didn't wander around nearby or go somewhere secret to train,
After the Central 46 explosion last time, the entire Soul Society had been on high alert, with everyone on edge.
Squad shinigami were constantly patrolling and questioning people,
Even Captain-level figures couldn't move around freely. If anyone was found somewhere they weren't supposed to be, they would be questioned or even arrested, whether they were students or full-fledged shinigami.
At least...
Aizen has been keeping a lower profile, too...
He doesn't seem to use Illusion much anymore...
He's been staying quietly in his captain's quarters...
I just don't know whether he's wary of Samehada's Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan Genjutsu...
Or if the Soul Society has some kind of trump card to counter illusion-type Zanpakutō.
Nara Dan suspected it was a bit of both,
Still, it's a shame. Aizen won't be easy to deal with just because he's stopped using Illusion.
"Lord Nara Dan."
"Sorry to bother you."
Nara Dan had barely stepped into the dormitory when Kira Izuru arrived,
"Kira."
Nara Dan looked Kira Izuru over and immediately understood why he had come.
In recent days, Nara Dan's movements had been restricted, so Kira Izuru naturally couldn't go to the Underground Space for extra training either,
Fortunately, the training Kira Izuru needed at the moment wasn't physically demanding labor.
"Looks like you've reached that point."
"Do you know your Zanpakutō's name?"
Nara Dan nodded. In his eyes, the Spiritual Light of the Zanpakutō in Kira Izuru's hand shone brightly. It had clearly taken shape and was only waiting for the right opportunity to complete its Shikai.
"I can talk to my sword now..."
Kira Izuru confirmed Nara Dan's guess,