As Matsumoto Rangiku's words fell, the Sōkyoku platform immediately fell into dead silence.
The expressions of all captains and vice-captains froze simultaneously.
That Captain Hitsugaya Tōshirō had been injured at the assembly hall was already surprising enough.
But they never expected... that even the Central 46 had all been killed!
Immersed in shock and suspicion, no one spoke for quite some time.
Unohana Retsu was the first to speak: "Rangiku, how are Captain Hitsugaya's injuries?"
As a healer, her primary concern at this moment was still the wounded.
A worried expression appeared on Matsumoto Rangiku's face as she said:
"Although I've already sent him to the 4th Division barracks, but... if Captain Unohana doesn't personally intervene..."
The reason she had rushed here was partly to inform them of what had happened, and partly to seek help from Unohana Retsu.
"I understand!"
Unohana Retsu's expression became grave as she immediately replied.
"I'll return to the 4th Division right now to provide treatment for Captain Hitsugaya!"
After speaking, she looked toward Isane Kotetsu beside her and said: "Isane, you stay here and assist the captains!"
"Yes!" Isane Kotetsu answered seriously.
Only then did Unohana Retsu look toward Yamamoto Genryūsai, her expression grave:
"Head Captain, I'll take my leave first. Please... trust Segawa's judgment!"
After speaking, she looked deeply at Shigure.
The next moment, she departed using Flash Step.
With her figure gone, the atmosphere became even more tense.
Yamamoto Genryūsai's face was dark as water as he immediately issued orders without hesitation:
"Vice-Captain Kotetsu, immediately track the spiritual pressure trail of Tōsen Kaname who just left!"
Tōsen Kaname's disregard for the captains' reactions and his resolute abduction of Rukia seemed abnormal no matter how you looked at it.
Moreover, Matsumoto Rangiku had brought such terrible news.
This made everyone present inevitably connect it with what had happened at the Central 46.
Isane Kotetsu didn't dare be careless and immediately said: "Yes!"
After speaking, she immediately crouched down, placing both palms on the ground and began chanting a kidō spell.
"Heart of the south, eye of the north, finger of the west, foot of the east!"
"Arrive with the wind and depart with the rain!"
"Bakudō number fifty-eight..."
"Kakushitsuijaku!"
Whoosh!
A black circular pattern immediately appeared beneath her palms.
The function of Kakushitsuijaku was to accurately sense the location of the target's spiritual pressure through the technique.
Isane Kotetsu's expression was grave. After a moment, she called out loudly:
"I found his location!"
"East seven hundred forty-three... North one thousand two hundred seventy-four!"
"This is the wasteland behind the 13th Division barracks..."
As soon as her detection results came out, the surrounding captains immediately showed various expressions.
Why would Tōsen Kaname take Kuchiki Rukia to such a place?
But just as the captains were puzzled, Isane Kotetsu's face suddenly changed dramatically!
"No... that's impossible..."
"How... could..."
Her pupils contracted tightly, her face rapidly turning pale.
Seeing this, Jūshirō Ukitake beside her immediately said: "What's wrong, Isane?!"
Isane Kotetsu's entire body seemed to freeze. She mechanically raised her head and said with some fear:
"I... I was just detecting... Captain Tōsen's spiritual pressure when..."
"Because I sensed another powerful spiritual pressure nearby... I tried to detect it..."
"But I discovered..."
Isane Kotetsu swallowed hard, her eyes grim as she said in a deep voice:
"...Captain Aizen's spiritual pressure!"
?!
As soon as the words fell, all the captains and vice-captains around were stunned.
Ise Nanao's forehead broke out in fine cold sweat. She looked at Isane in disbelief and asked carefully:
"You... you mean... that already deceased... Captain Aizen of the 5th Division?"
Isane Kotetsu's gaze trembled slightly. She nodded heavily before saying:
"He's not deliberately concealing his spiritual pressure... so, the moment I detected it, I could confirm..."
"That's definitely... Captain Aizen's spiritual pressure!"
"Beside him, there's also... Captain Ichimaru of the 3rd Division..."
After hearing Isane Kotetsu's words, everyone present was immediately filled with horror.
Ichimaru, Aizen, Tōsen...
Three people with no apparent connection were now appearing together.
Combined with all the strange events that had occurred before, terrible speculations began forming in their minds.
Starting from Ichimaru Gin deliberately letting the Ryoka escape, to Aizen's strange death before the execution.
Hitsugaya Tōshirō's severe injury, the massacre of the Central 46.
And now, Rukia being abducted by Tōsen Kaname!
Everything... seemed to be indicating some massive conspiracy!
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, making it hard to breathe.
Shigure lowered his head, his heart stirring.
He understood... now, the time had come.
Aizen's fangs had already been voluntarily revealed.
It was time to honestly reveal what he knew.
This way, he could avoid becoming a criminal for destroying the Sōkyoku due to his check-in mission.
Thinking of this, he raised his head and looked around at everyone.
Finally, he turned his gaze to Yamamoto Genryūsai and bowed slightly:
"Head Captain, earlier you asked me to give a reason for destroying the Sōkyoku..."
"I think... now I can speak."
?!
As soon as the words fell, everyone around immediately felt their hearts tighten.
Yamamoto Genryūsai's gaze also immediately became profound.
Earlier, he had agreed to temporarily not pursue Shigure's responsibility due to Unohana Retsu's guarantee.
But now, Shigure was actually taking the initiative to bring it up, and at this crucial moment.
Yamamoto Genryūsai slightly raised his eyes and said:
"Let's hear it."
The next chapter will officially begin the confrontation with Aizen.
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