As Kōga recited the release incantation, countless purple spiritual threads spread out from him.
These threads pierced rapidly into the bodies of the Tsunayashiro family's guards.
As soon as the threads entered, the movements of these Tsunayashiro Shinigami became stiff.
Then, something bizarre happened.
Under the shocked gazes of the Shinigami, their Zanpakutō forcibly guided their arms to slash at their nearby companions!
In an instant, screams, cries of terror, and curses turned the entire battlefield into a hellish scene.
Seeing this spectacle, Yoruichi couldn't help but widen her eyes.
Even Marenoshin, an experienced veteran lieutenant used to big scenes, felt a bit horrified at this moment.
Imagine if one's own Zanpakutō was being controlled—that sense of despair... tsk tsk.
Marenoshin raised his hand to wipe the sweat off his brow.
Seeing Kōga appearing as if he was about to kill everyone, Kaelith quickly pulled him back.
"Alright, alright! Brother, calm down!"
Kōga, expressionless, suddenly seemed to snap back to reality, his eyes flickering.
Seeing the scene before him, his heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly withdrew the power of his Zanpakutō.
This wasn't a battlefield of life and death; if he went too far, it would be hard to wrap things up.
The first thought that came to his mind wasn't how to explain himself to them.
But rather on how his father-in-law would scold him when he got back.
Thinking of Ginrei Kuchiki's icy expression, he couldn't help but feel a suffocating pressure.
After pulling him back, Kaelith immediately put on a stern face and stepped forward two steps:
"Lord Tsunayashiro! What are you doing!"
"We welcomed you courteously, and you resort to violence!"
"Such brutality—is this worthy of a noble's status?!"
Yoruichi also stepped forward, one hand on her hip.
"Exactly! You can't just leave without giving us an explanation today!"
Hearing this, Takatori's face darkened.
In broad daylight, he had led over a hundred people to attack the high-ranking members of the Shihōin and Kuchiki families.
If this matter spread, it would greatly impact his reputation.
He was in charge of the family's business; if his reputation was affected, it wouldn't be good.
Thinking of this, he opened his mouth, preparing to find an excuse to explain.
But just as he was about to speak, he suddenly realized something.
Looking at the righteous Kaelith, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"Damn it! It was clearly the Shihōin—it was you who attacked me first! How did it become me who struck first?"
Hearing this, Yoruichi was slightly stunned and turned to look at Kaelith.
Kaelith blinked, then coughed.
"Well then, in that case, let's each take a step back."
"Let's pretend today's incident never happened."
Takatori: "?"
He couldn't help but feel his blood pressure rising.
This brat, does he even understand what 'each taking a step back' means?
Recalling the earlier situation, it was clearly Kōga who went too far.
If Kaelith hadn't stopped him in time, dozens of his people might have died.
As a high noble, to be so ruthless without holding back—if he were to question first, he could at least make the other party suffer a loss.
Now, with Kaelith seizing the initiative, the topic couldn't be connected.
At this time, many passersby had already gathered in the distance.
The Ōmaeda family's residence was on the edge of the nobles' district; many people here had status.
Continuing to make a scene here wouldn't benefit him.
After pondering for a few seconds, Takatori grinned.
"Fine, we'll each take a step back..."
"I've learned a lesson today."
"If there's an opportunity in the future, I invite Lord Shihōin and Lord Kuchiki to gather and drink together!"
As he spoke, he directly ignored Kaelith, who was not a noble. Yoruichi raised her eyebrows, about to say something.
Kaelith stopped her, shaking his head.
After Takatori led his people away, Marenoshin grinned.
"Refreshing! That Takatori, who always looks down on people, finally had to eat humble pie!"
Kaelith smiled, "Uncle Marenoshin, your actions of charging into the enemy lines and punching were really impressive."
"Oh? Haha, you're too kind, too kind, it was just so-so!"
Marenoshin laughed heartily, "Don't look at me like this; my Hakuda skills are among the best in the Second Division!"
"During the last prison assault, if I hadn't been sneak-attacked by that bastard, I'd have left him with a souvenir!"
Kaelith nodded.
What Marenoshin said wasn't boasting.
Among the lieutenants, he was definitely a top-notch expert.
Plus, his sturdy body provided a thick health bar.
For captains like Tai, who focused on defense with offense as a supplement, taking him down head-on wasn't easy without having great stamina.
After chatting with Marenoshin, Kaelith looked at Kōga.
But found that the latter was staring straight at him.
Kaelith was initially stunned, then as if a switch had been flipped, he immediately heightened his guard to the highest level!
Surging soul particles poured out from the artificial soul sphere he carried, merging into his body, tightly wrapping his memories and soul.
After doing this, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"Um, Brother Kōga, is there something you need?"
Kaelith asked.
Kōga silently observed the changes in him.
A few seconds later, he nodded and said, "I want to confirm how the Kuchiki family should cooperate next."
Kaelith sighed in relief and invited Kōga to the conference room to discuss the next steps.
At this moment, his sleeve was tugged.
Turning around, he saw Kisuke Urahara standing behind him, a serious expression on his face.
He leaned in and whispered:
"Kaelith-san, be careful of that man."
"Although I'm not sure why, my intuition tells me he's very dangerous."
Kaelith rolled his eyes.
"By the time you warn me, it's already too late."
"Don't worry, the stuff between you and Tessai is safely sealed deep in my memory, and I'm desperately trying to forget it." (t/n: Tessai is the guy who is always with Kisuke)
Kisuke Urahara: "...?"
What the heck?
...
...
Entering the conference room, Yoruichi couldn't wait to look at Kaelith.
"Kaelith! Is the Kidō set up?"
Kaelith nodded.
"Don't worry, I'm very skilled with this move now. I placed it directly under his skin.
Unless he immediately finds a Vice Kidō Chief level expert to do a full-body examination after returning home, he absolutely won't discover it!"
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
"Uncle Marenoshin, how's the consolidation of the Tsunayashiro family's business in Rukongai going?"
Marenoshin gave a thumbs-up:
"Rest assured, when it comes to noble disputes, I might not be very proficient, but in business, there's absolutely no family in the entire Soul Society that can beat the Ōmaeda!"
Under everyone's gaze, he spread one hand, and with the other hand, he held up one finger over it.
"Sixty percent!"
"Apart from critical fields like medicinal materials and weapons, in other areas, I've already secured sixty percent of their supply!"
"Unless Takatori sends someone to kill me tonight, he's finished!"
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