Everyone's eyes converged on Shunsui Kyōraku, waiting for the next deployment orders.
"The Captain-Commander has more important matters to handle in the rear at present, so he can't come here in person."
Shunsui Kyōraku kept both hands in his haori pockets. "We'll have to lead the initial charge in this decisive battle ourselves."
That simple opening caused little stir.
"As you've all seen, the Wandenreich is now entrenched right above our heads."
Kyōraku tilted his head back and pointed at Wahrwelt above, which cast an enormous shadow.
"At this stage, we need to gather all our strength and fight Yhwach with everything we have."
Kyōraku looked at the captain of the Twelfth Division beside him. "Captain Kurotsuchi has already prepared a device to take everyone up there."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi snorted beside him.
He tapped the instrument in his hands without ceremony. "Don't lump me in with you brutes who know nothing but hacking away."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi turned and forcefully pressed a confirmation key on a massive terminal.
As he did, an enormous formation of light composed of highly concentrated Reishi immediately lit up on the ground in the middle of the clearing, reaching straight into the sky.
"I finished calibrating the Reishi elevator track to the upper level long ago."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi rolled his eyes. "Just step inside, and I can send you burdens up to your deaths anytime."
The guy's words were as unpleasant as ever.
Marechiyo Ōmaeda curled his lip, but didn't dare voice any objection.
Kyōraku smiled, utterly unconcerned by Mayuri Kurotsuchi's foul attitude.
The smile gradually faded from his face, and the look in his lone eye grew exceptionally grave.
"Before we officially set out, I'd like to introduce the powerful outside reinforcements joining us in this battle."
Shunsui Kyōraku raised his voice. "This is also