Kyōraku Shunsui and Katori Sora arrived at the Squad 1 barracks.
Now that the moment was here, Shunsui was a bit apprehensive. "Lieutenant Sasakibe, is the old man angry?" he asked.
Sasakibe did not answer directly. "After the patrol squads reported the situation, the other captains all came over."
Shunsui immediately felt relieved. "If others are here too, then it's not so bad."
With others present, at least he wouldn't get a beating.
Sasakibe slowly pushed open an ancient wooden door. Sora followed close behind. It was his first time inside the Squad 1 barracks.
He stepped into the assembly hall and immediately felt numerous gazes fall upon him.
The captains and lieutenants of the various squads were lined up on both sides. In the center stood the Captain-Commander, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, his presence immense.
Sora recognized only a few: Yamamoto, Unohana, Ginrei Kuchiki, Kirio Hikifune, and Jūshirō Ukitake, with whom he was somewhat acquainted.
He also saw Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, who grinned at him when he noticed Sora's gaze. Several captain positions were currently vacant.
Yamamoto's gaze was sharp and majestic, like a dormant volcano that could erupt at any moment.
"Kyōraku Shunsui!" Yamamoto's voice boomed. "Why did you trespass into the Kasumiōji family's records room!"
If so many people weren't here, he probably would have started disciplining his wayward student already.
"It couldn't be helped," Shunsui said, scratching his head. "The verdict for the Azashiro family was coming down in a few days."
"Once Central 46 makes a ruling, it's hard to change. If the Bakutō weren't made by them, it would be a great injustice."
"Are you questioning the judgment of Central 46?" Yamamoto's gaze was fiery.
"Not at all. But if the evidence is flawed, then even the 'just' Central 46 can make a wrong judgment," Shunsui said, taking out the scroll.
"This was recovered from the Kasumiōji family's records."
Yamamoto said no more, taking the scroll and reading it. The others waited quietly. A moment later.
"Unscrupulous!"
"Shameless!"
Yamamoto's face was contorted with rage. The Kasumiōji had committed such a vile act.
Forging weapons in such a cruel manner and then framing the Azashiro family for treason. Unforgivable.
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, could you allow us to see the contents of the scroll?" Ginrei Kuchiki asked.
His Squad 6 was in charge of noble affairs. After reading it, his face changed.
The Kasumiōji family had done so much in secret, and Squad 6 had been completely unaware.
"I apologize. It was my dereliction of duty!" Ginrei said, bowing his head.
"You are not the only one!" Yamamoto turned to a lieutenant standing at the end of the line. "Vice-Captain Amanomon, it seems Squad 10 is also riddled with holes!"
"The patrol squads are your responsibility. How could you have not noticed any of these anomalies!"
All eyes turned to the vice-captain, who quickly knelt on one knee. "My apologies! It was my failure to properly fulfill my duties as acting captain!"
Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, his arms crossed, recalled, "Vice-Captain Amanomon, isn't your wife a woman from the Kasumiōji family?"
Cold sweat trickled down the vice-captain's forehead. "My wife is indeed from the Kasumiōji family, but I have absolutely not acted out of personal favoritism!"
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, please hand this matter over to Squad 6 for investigation. I will definitely get to the bottom of this," Ginrei requested.
"This matter will be jointly investigated by Squad 6, Squad 8, and Squad 13!" Yamamoto declared.
Shunsui scratched his face, not expecting to have to continue the investigation himself.
Yamamoto then looked at Katori Sora. "Katori Sora, as a Professor at the academy, why were you investigating the Kasumiōji family?"
He suspected Sora had other motives.
Sora explained, "Among those imprisoned from the Azashiro family is one of my students."
"If the charge of treason is confirmed, she will be executed. With her entire family imprisoned, she has no one to rely on but me."
"I could not stand by and do nothing. I had to find out the truth and save my student!"
Sora's answer earned him the goodwill of most of the captains and lieutenants who didn't know him.
"I can vouch for that," Shunsui raised his hand. "Kana Azashiro is Katori-kun's disciple."
Yamamoto's expression softened. To clash with an upper noble family for the sake of saving a disciple was a praiseworthy act.
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