“That level… the level of Kidō that could cause such an extreme anomaly… definitely exceeds the 90th level! It's very likely… I suspect… that this kind of power… is comparable to Kidō-96, Ichi-Dō Ka Sō… no, it might even be stronger!”
After hearing Ise Nanao's words, Kyōraku Shunsui's expression turned serious.
Of course, Kyōraku Shunsui believed what his niece said!
After all, Ise Nanao's Kidō abilities far surpassed his own.
However, regarding the power…
Kyōraku Shunsui had a different opinion!
The reason was actually very simple!
Because their levels were different!
The current Ise Nanao was just a regular Seated Officer!
Moreover, because of Kyōraku Shunsui's care, Ise Nanao didn't have a complete understanding of what combat truly was.
On top of that, Ise Nanao was young, and compared to the experienced Kyōraku Shunsui, their perspectives on power were vastly different!
However, Kyōraku Shunsui heard something from Ise Nanao's words—the person who caused all this had a tremendously massive Reiatsu!
But…
This raised another question!
There were very few Soul Reapers in Soul Society who possessed such massive Reiatsu!
Kyōraku Shunsui wouldn't say he knew everyone, but he did know a few.
Not to mention, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was one of them!
But, no matter how much Kyōraku Shunsui thought about it, he couldn't find a fitting candidate in his mind!
“So… who is it?”
…
The Twelfth Division, the Technical Development Bureau!
Hitsugaya Tōshirō, with the help of his Vice-Captain, Shiba Kaien, was looking through related experiment reports regarding Urahara Kisuke!
Standing beside them, Nēmu, with an expressionless face, said, “That kind of information, if it's related to Urahara Kisuke, will definitely not be found here! He's not a fool!”
Hearing those words, Hitsugaya Tōshirō smiled and said, “Ah! That's true! That's why we are here!”
Nēmu was taken aback, and his face, which had been suppressing excitement, instantly fell!
After all, Nēmu was quite pleased about Urahara Kisuke's “defection”!
He was not someone who would quietly live under others for a long time!
However, Hitsugaya Tōshirō's previous statement…
The meaning was clear enough!
Their purpose for coming here was not to condemn him!
Instead, it was to clear Urahara Kisuke's suspicion!
“Tsk!”
Nēmu crossed his arms in displeasure!
…
In a quiet room of the First Division…
Genji Sōkō was sitting idly in front of a tea table.
Looking at the steaming tea on the table…
Genji Sōkō wasn't surprised at all about Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni keeping him in the First Division.
There were probably two reasons for doing this!
Firstly, it was to make Genji Sōkō avoid suspicion.
No matter what Hitsugaya Tōshirō and Kyōraku Shunsui investigated, it wouldn't be related to Genji Sōkō personally!
Secondly, it was for Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni to protect Genji Sōkō's safety!
After all, in the eyes of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni and the others, the mastermind hadn't revealed themselves yet, so Genji Sōkō, who was closely related to Urahara Kisuke and the others, would easily become a target of the mastermind.
Genji Sōkō’s gaze suddenly sharpened as if he thought of something.
“So… this is your goal? Using Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni’s desire to protect me to achieve your goal of house arrest! To prevent me from moving!”
Genji Sōkō looked up at the window and muttered, “What will you do next? Aizen!”
…
“It seems like there’s nothing of value besides a pile of rubble.” Kyōraku Shunsui said with some regret.
Ise Nanao pushed up her glasses and casually said, “Indeed! It seems we should shift our focus to individuals with powerful Reiatsu!”
“Yeah!”
Kyōraku Shunsui slowly straightened his bent body, turned his head to look at a corner of the rubble, and smiled slightly, “Do you have something to say, kiddo?”
“What!”
Ise Nanao was startled!
There was someone near them!!
As Ise Nanao quickly turned her head, she saw a boy with spiky hair, his arms bare, and some scratches on his face!
“Who are you?! What’s your purpose?!”
Ise Nanao didn't lower her guard even though the other party was a kid.
If it were elsewhere in the Rukongai, maybe Ise Nanao wouldn't react so strongly!
However, their current location… was a place that had just experienced a great battle!
The appearance of this boy… what it meant… Ise Nanao couldn't help but think deeply!
Beside the rubble, Hinamori Momo, looking at the two Soul Reapers in front of him, gritted his teeth, trembling as he spoke, “I saw… the monster…”
“Monster?” Kyōraku Shunsui mumbled, then turned to look at Hinamori Momo and asked, “Hey, kid! What kind of monster was it?”
“That evening… I was saved by a Soul Reaper…”
“Oh? Do you know who it was?” Kyōraku Shunsui seemed to have some kind of guess.
Hinamori Momo shook his head and said, “I don't know who he is! But, I saw… his abdomen… had the numbers ‘69’ carved on it!”
“I see… It’s Kensei?” Kyōraku Shunsui’s eyes narrowed.
“Captain… is it Ninth Division Captain, Kuchiki Kensei?” Ise Nanao said, somewhat surprised.
Kyōraku Shunsui nodded and said, “Hmm! It must be him! But, it's not strange for him to have been here! That day, he came here to look for his missing squad members from the day before.”
Hinamori Momo thought thoughtfully, “That Soul Reaper… the Soul Reaper who saved me… his name is Kuchiki Kensei! Ninth Division Captain, Kuchiki Kensei!”
“Hey, kid! Keep talking! That monster you mentioned!”
Hearing Kyōraku Shunsui's words, Hinamori Momo continued, “Although Captain Kensei told us to leave quickly, I was curious, so I snuck back after dark!”
“Then, in the darkness, I heard Captain Kensei’s screams! Moments later, I saw the humanoid monster wearing a Hollow-like mask! He was the one who attacked Captain Kensei!”
Hinamori Momo shouted at Kyōraku Shunsui, as if venting his fear.
“It's okay now! Don't be afraid! We're here!” Ise Nanao patted Hinamori Momo’s head to comfort him.
Looking at this soul who was about the same age as her, Ise Nanao thought that she would also be afraid if she had experienced such a thing!
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