Kugo Ginjo's expression darkened to the extreme.
He had envisioned countless possibilities and speculated on every possible outcome.
Yet he had never imagined things would unfold like this.
He had just hunted down a Shinigami, absorbed his spiritual pressure, and was preparing to enjoy the comforts of post-battle life.
After returning to their warehouse hideout, Tsukishima Shishigawara had prepared sukiyaki, and the two had eagerly discussed their promising future.
Then someone tore off the roof.
A white haori, a black Shinigami Uniform, and spiritual pressure so overwhelmingly powerful it was terrifying.
A captain among the Shinigami—the pinnacle of Soul Society's fighting strength!
Realizing there would be no peaceful resolution today, Kugo Ginjo released killing intent so dense it was nearly tangible. The temperature inside the warehouse plummeted.
Tsukishima Shishigawara stood at his side as well, spiritual pressure surging around him, his right hand already gripping his Pocket Watch.
"You can try struggling a little."
Su Feng calmly watched the two below him, his eyes utterly indifferent.
At present, Kugo Ginjo had yet to become the first Substitute Shinigami, let alone make contact with Soul Society.
This investigation should originally have been handled by Jushiro Ukitake.
But because of the Kuchiki Koga incident, Yamamoto Genryusai had entrusted this important task to him.
Su Feng had no interest in letting a criminal who had killed who knew how many Shinigami become Soul Society's first Substitute Shinigami.
Control someone like this and turn him into one of Soul Society's assets?
Soul Society might lack high-end combatants, but it did not take in just any trash.
Kugo Ginjo's attacks on Shinigami and his devouring of their spiritual pressure to strengthen himself alone were enough to earn him an execution.
Perhaps to someone like Jushiro Ukitake, who looked fair on the surface but was dark