Heaven help us!
The Captain of the Second Division, Head of the Execution Squad, and Commander of the Stealth Force… had her face publicly rubbed!
Should we say that he truly lives up to his reputation as the man who single-handedly subdued the entire Maggot's Nest?
Even Suì-Fēng suffered a loss at his hands.
"Urgh, damn it!" Suì-Fēng's eyes blazed with fury. Kyōraku Callum's hands kneaded her cheeks as if they were dough.
"Captain Suì-Fēng, thank you for getting me out," Kyōraku Callum said, laughing loudly. "Haha, I won't be lingering in the Second Division barracks!"
He understood the principle of taking advantage and running.
Never mind that he was on their territory; Suì-Fēng's position alone was enough.
Staying near the Maggot's Nest risked attracting the Onmitsukidō.
Suì-Fēng's face flushed crimson, her beautiful eyes filled with anger.
Just as she was about to unleash her fury, she saw Kyōraku Callum swiftly disappearing.
"Shihōin Stealth Techniques, Second Style: Tranquil Crane," Suì-Fēng gritted her teeth, muttering viciously, "He still dares to insist he's unrelated to Captain Yoruichi! What a villain! Kyōraku Callum, I won't forget this!"
The inmates of the Maggot's Nest stared blankly at Suì-Fēng, the events that had just transpired echoing in their minds.
Heaven help us! The Captain of the Second Division, Head of the Execution Squad, and Commander of the Stealth Force… had her face publicly rubbed!
Should we say that he truly lives up to his reputation as the man who single-handedly subdued the entire Maggot's Nest? Even Suì-Fēng suffered a loss at his hands.
It's terrifying!
Suì-Fēng seemed to have a sudden thought, turning to glare at the inmates of the Maggot's Nest.
"Maggot's Nest!" she hissed. "I hope I don't hear any rumors!"
Faced with her intimidation, most chose to cooperate. Few would dare to defy Suì-Fēng at this critical juncture.
Kyōraku Callum had memorized the route he'd taken.
Noticing Suì-Fēng wasn't pursuing him, he slowed his pace.
The atmosphere in the Second Division was extremely solemn; just walking through it felt oppressively heavy.
The Second Division Shinigami passing by showed no interest in even glancing at Kyōraku Callum, a clear outsider.
"This air is suffocating," Kyōraku Callum sighed. "Growing up in this environment... no wonder Suì-Fēng has such a temper.
It's nothing like the noble district!"
His first act after leaving the Maggot's Nest was to retrieve his Zanpakutō.
He felt much safer with it in hand.
Kyōraku Callum left the Second Division and headed straight for the Eighth Division barracks.
Kyōraku Shunsui was more likely to be there than at home.
The Eighth Division was located in the central Seireitei, with a two-story building at its entrance. Kyōraku Shunsui often lounged on the roof, observing the female Shinigami passing by.
Kyōraku Callum had strongly condemned this behavior in the past, but after experiencing Kyōraku Shunsui's actions firsthand, he'd given up.
Let Ise Nanao handle it.
The guard at the gate was already familiar with Kyōraku Callum's appearance.
"Lieutenant Kyōraku!" he said. "The Captain is inside, reviewing paperwork."
Kyōraku Callum smiled and nodded, entering the barracks.
The "reviewing paperwork" excuse was only for those who didn't know better.
Did he really not understand his foolish uncle's true nature?
But since Ise Nanao could handle it, he wouldn't interfere.
"Yo, Callum!" Kyōraku Shunsui greeted him lazily. "Didn't expect you back so soon. Old Man Yama just spoke with Suì-Fēng. Here's your Zanpakutō!"
He retrieved Kyōraku Callum's Zanpakutō from his waist, clearly valuing his nephew's blade.
"How did your bait team plan go?" Kyōraku Callum asked, taking his Zanpakutō.
Kyōraku Shunsui sighed. "How could it go? It failed, of course. The modified souls were wiped out within a day of entering Hueco Mundo. And that was the last of our modified soul stock."
Though he'd suspected as much, Kyōraku Callum was still surprised. "So fast?"
Kyōraku Shunsui sat up straight, draining his sake cup.
"The modified souls weren't strong; they could only handle average Hollows.
Together, maybe a Gillian or an Adjuchas. But against anything stronger, the outcome was inevitable."
Kyōraku Callum nodded silently, pondering the implications. He was certain about his Hueco Mundo experience: Aizen Sōsuke was behind it all!
Aizen's motives, Kyōraku Callum guessed, were twofold:
First, to test his strength. Aizen had been observing him since the Shinigami Academy, specifically since he obtained his Zanpakutō from the gap between worlds. The leaked time powers had caught Aizen's attention.
He'd probed Kyōraku Callum several times, though unsuccessfully, intensifying his curiosity. After Kyōraku Callum joined a division, Aizen had become more reserved, but Kyōraku Callum knew he wouldn't miss an opportunity.
The Hueco Mundo rescue mission was likely connected to Aizen, perhaps even orchestrated by him.
Second, to eliminate an uncontrollable variable! Kyōraku Callum's existence was unpredictable.
His rapid growth meant he could already manipulate the pieces on Aizen's board as they entered Aizen's sight.
Removing him might be the best option.
Whether Aizen had further motives, Kyōraku Callum couldn't guess.
All he could do was continue to strengthen himself. Nnoitra's appearance had given him a sense of urgency.
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