As Su Feng's words fell, a blurred figure appeared once more in the center of the conference room.
The collective explosion of the Department of Research and Development's Artificial Bodies had failed to harm him in the slightest. Even his Captain's Haori had not picked up a speck of dust.
His appearance was exactly as it had been before, immediately setting alarm bells ringing in the captains' minds. Spiritual pressure of varying intensity instantly flooded the entire room.
Yumichika Ayasegawa instinctively retreated to a corner, pressing his back against the wall as he tried to lessen the indescribable, terrifying pressure.
His strength could be considered first-rate even among the many Seated Officers and Lieutenants, but facing a group whose weakest members were captain-class was still far too much for him.
"So, have you changed your mind?"
Azashiro Soya ignored the threatening gazes of the captains. His eyes held only Su Feng. "Have you finally decided to fulfill a Soul Reaper's duty?"
A sharp laugh rang out beside them. "Hee hee ha ha, interesting little fellow, we meet again! Compared to that black-and-white Yin-Yang face from before, you're much cuter!"
"Thank you for the compliment," Su Feng replied calmly.
Uro Zakuro immediately put on an astonished expression. Her lips parted slightly as she looked around, vigorously shaking Azashiro Soya's arm beside her while chattering away.
"You there, the guy with 'sword' in his name, did you see that?"
"Even without relying on that humanoid toy, other people can see me now!"
"Hey, hey, don't you have anything to say about this?!"
Azashiro Soya fell silent. Sometimes, having a Zanpakuto that talked too much was not a good thing.
He selectively ignored Uro Zakuro's nonsense and stared at Su Feng as he spoke bluntly.
"Our foremost duty as Soul Reapers is to