Deserved Punishment

The surging spiritual pressure abruptly spiked, making the four captains present tense up.

He was coming! Kurokawa Kenpachi was about to make his move!

During the battle between Lord Tsunayashiro and Kurokawa Kenpachi earlier that day, the four of them had only witnessed the beginning, but Cang Nan's Shunpo speed had left a deep impression on them.

Now, standing back-to-back, they released their respective Zanpakuto without hesitation, remaining constantly on guard against sudden attacks from behind or the sides.

Asakura Toshiyuki faced Cang Nan directly, while Takeda and Kawada held the two flanks. The position with their backs to Cang Nan was entrusted to Kuchiki Ginrei.

It looked as though the four of them were not facing Cang Nan alone, but...