Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's face clouded with suspicion. By all rights, this should have been impossible. This defense system had operated in the Soul Society for over a thousand years without ever encountering such a situation.
"The situation is unclear. The Third Division is investigating."
The Shinigami guard hesitated slightly before continuing, "The person who vanished has been identified as most likely the strongest among this group of intruders."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni asked evenly, "Where are the captains and Vice-Captains of each division now?"
"Eleventh Division Captain Zaraki Kenpachi has already headed for District 80 of Rukongai. Second Division Captain Soi Fon and Seventh Division Captain Tomomura Sajin have completed their interception and are closing in on the target."
"Mm. Have Hitsugaya Toshiro go assist Soi Fon as well." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's gaze deepened as his thoughts drifted away.
This turmoil in the Soul Society was very likely the beginning of the great disaster he had long foreseen.
He let out a soft sigh. "Uchiha Hikaru, I hope you won't disappoint me."
"If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave." Jushiro Ukitake rose and walked out.
Kyoraku Shunsui suddenly asked in a teasing tone, "Yo, Ukitake, what grand undertaking are you off to?"
Jushiro Ukitake paused.
"It is something important. Want to come along?"
"That depends on what it is." Kyoraku Shunsui smiled calmly, rose to his feet, and left with Jushiro Ukitake.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni watched their retreating backs and sighed deeply.
"The Central Sixteen Chamber needs a new batch of young blood."
At the outskirts of District 80 in Rukongai, Uchiha Hikaru was rushing toward the Central Spiritual Arts Academy.
He had originally planned to reach the Central Spiritual Arts Academy before the Soul Society's alarm went off, but the alarm had already been activated the moment he