A Fierce Battle

"Nara Dan!"

The most agitated person upon seeing Nara Dan was Soi Fon.

The instant she saw Nara Dan, she activated Shunkō, wielding her short Zanpakutō as she charged at him.

Soi Fon's Shunpo was incredibly fast, and in the next second, she had darted right in front of Nara Dan.

Nara Dan's expression did not change. He precisely reached out and seized Soi Fon by the wrist.

"You killed Captain Yamamoto!"

Soi Fon's face was filled with hatred.

For someone like her, who revered Head Captain Yamamoto and had devoted her entire life to protecting Soul Society, Nara Dan's actions were undoubtedly a betrayal.

Nara Dan smiled, exerted force with his arm, and flung Soi Fon's petite body aside.

"Perhaps."

"But this was Yamamoto Genryūsai's fate..."

Nara Dan did not possess any so-called guilt. Besides, Soul Society did not represent any position of justice.

"The one who truly killed Head Captain Yamamoto was Yhwach."

"Many times, the seeds of fate are planted from the very beginning."

"Wouldn't you say so?"

"Ichibē Hyōsube?"

A slight change came over Ichibē Hyōsube's bearded face. He had not expected Nara Dan to know his name.

"Whatever your purpose is..."

"Spirit King's Palace does not welcome you."

Ichibē Hyōsube's face turned cold.

He had known Yamamoto Genryūsai for over a thousand years, and they had shared a fairly good friendship.

Moreover, no matter how Nara Dan tried to justify himself, the fact remained that he had revived Yhwach ahead of time. It was an act of betrayal against Soul Society, one that disregarded the Three Realms.

"If you leave now..."

"It's not too late."

Ichibē Hyōsube looked grave as Spiritual Pressure surged from his body, drawing the attention of the surrounding captains.

This level of Spiritual Pressure was even greater than Head Captain Yamamoto's!