Shiba Isshin rushed over as soon as he received the order.
"You should know the situation by now. We've identified the culprit, but according to Aizen and Kuchiki's reports, he's nearly as strong as a captain. That means we have to leave this to you. Be careful. Don't let him catch you off guard. He has a Zanpakuto that can take countless forms, so watch for that." Yamabuki Chidori paused, then added, "To be safe, take Huo Ying with you. I'll feel better with two captains working together."
Isshin was eager for revenge, but he kept a cool head. Few people in Soul Society could withstand an attack from two captains, especially when one of them was known as the Strongest Shinigami.
A sweeping manhunt began.
"Notify the 12th Division. Close every gate to the Human World. No one goes in or out."
"Notify the 2nd Division. Keep everything under close watch and report the slightest movement at once." Once Chidori's orders went out, Soul Society became an inescapable net. The culprit would not get away, no matter what tricks he had.
Kuchiki Kyōka led a squad of Shinigami into one of the hideouts at top speed.
Kyōka had expected everyone to have evacuated. Instead, the assassins inside had received no warning. They stared in shock when the Shinigami burst in, and then the fighting began. The outcome was never in doubt.
The assassins were strong, but they still fell short of trained Shinigami. With Kyōka leading the charge, the battle became a rout. The Zanpakuto in the assassins' hands turned their blades on their own wielders.
The Shinigami reacted differently when they saw Kyōka's ability. Some were delighted, some jealous, some disdainful, and others gave nothing away.
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