Chapter 28

Not far away.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni gave a light cough and shook his head gently at the captains.

The Ryujin Jakka inside his cane still bore a small notch.

Originally.

Even when a Zanpakuto was shattered, a powerful Shinigami could quickly reshape it, but Kuchiki Senya's Zanpakuto was highly unusual.

It could leave an extremely sharp aura on the cut, hindering the Zanpakuto's repair.

Although.

The current captains.

They were all rare geniuses.

But, after witnessing Kuchiki Senya, every genius had to rank behind Kuchiki Senya.

"Where are Kyoraku Shunsui and Renji Abarai?"

Yamamoto was a little puzzled, surveying the captains present.

"I saw them heading toward Rukongai together," Hirako Shinji said softly.

What were they going to Rukongai for?

No one knew.

……

Seireitei.

In the central district, at the middle of a vast lake, a massive building stood like a solitary island.

Tall walls surrounded it on all sides.

The Central Forty-Six Chambers.

It was also the largest authority in Soul Society; aside from the Royal Palace and the Zero Division, everything fell under its jurisdiction.

Forty sages and six judges, all former top nobles.

The vast majority came from the four great noble houses of Soul Society!

However.

Once one entered the Central Forty-Six Chambers, it meant they had no further ties to their former families.

For the rest of their lives, they could only handle Soul Society's affairs with absolute impartiality.

Everything had to follow Soul Society's interests as the foremost principle!

At this moment.

In the meeting room.

All was silent; the forty sages and six judges were expressionless, and the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.

"Kuchiki Senya has refused Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's invitation."

Above.

A judge spoke softly, his face darkening, looking ugly.

Not joining the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Meant they could not directly oversee Kuchiki Senya, and controlling him would be immensely difficult.

After all.

The Kuchiki family was the foremost noble house; the family's power was enough to let them defy the Central Forty-Six Chambers' orders.

"Regarding Kuchiki Senya, let us take the long view and wait for a future opportunity."

……

The Tsunayashiro family.

In the council hall, the mood was a mix of joy and worry.

"That Kuchiki Senya—his strength has actually reached such a level…"

The Tsunayashiro head gnashed his teeth, his expression resentful.

Captain-level strength.

Even for them, wiping him out would require an enormous price.

After all.

Captain-level combat power was already the absolute high command in Seireitei; the Tsunayashiro family only possessed authority on paper.

Their true combat power could not compare to the Thirteen Court Guard Squads at all.

"Shitan losing to him is no injustice," the elders below nodded gently, their expressions equally solemn.

"However, fortunately."

"Although we don't know why, he refused to join the Thirteen Court Guard Squads—this is a heaven-sent opportunity for us."

"If we don't act now, eliminating him in the future will be even harder."

The elders debated one after another, their words a mix of joy and worry.

"Heh, then we'll do as you say."

Above.

The Tsunayashiro head nodded gently, his expression dark.

If Kuchiki Senya had joined the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, with the protection of both the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Kuchiki family, eliminating him would indeed be immensely difficult.

But.

Now, eliminating him, though costly, was not impossible.

He could not be allowed to grow any further!

Transfer Group 37⑴72⑨1⑴⒐

……

The Kuchiki Clan.

"Senya, oh Senya, you always manage to come up with something new for me."

Upon hearing that Kuchiki Senya had blocked a single strike from Master Yamamoto, Kuchiki Ginrei was initially delighted in his heart.

But.

Upon hearing that Kuchiki Senya had refused to become a Captain, he nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Now, his beard trembled slightly in anger.

What is he thinking?

What on earth is he thinking!

The Captain position, just discarded without a second thought?

One must know that the Kuchiki Clan's current status as the first noble family is inextricably linked to the hereditary Captain of the Sixth Division.

"However, this is his choice. Did he not say he wished to cultivate the martial Dao? We should offer him some understanding."

Senya's father.

Kuchiki Sosui coughed lightly.

"Uh."

"Father, Brother said he won't be back today," Kuchiki Byakuya said weakly from the side.

"???"

"Reporting to the Head of the Household, Senya is currently at the Senya Pavilion in the Rukongai," an intelligence officer below added the final blow appropriately.

Kuchiki Sosui and Kuchiki Ginrei froze in expression.

As expected.

One should never have harbored unrealistic fantasies about Kuchiki Senya!

024. Shikai, Perfectly Developed!

Rukongai.

Senya Pavilion, Branch.

Kuchiki Senya lay on a soft fur sofa, shaking a glass of aged wine in his hand.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Watching the dance and song performances of the many girls below.

At the same time.

Through the huge transparent glass of the private room, Kuchiki Senya saw two familiar figures.