Chapter 27 – Tilting

Chapter 27 – Tilting

"Ah? Is time up already?" Haruko Kuchiki covered her small mouth, her face full of disbelief.

In the past, an hour always felt very long. How come today, it felt like she had just arrived?

A hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes as Haruko Kuchiki bowed to Ailin again, "Ailin-kun, please take care of yourself. I will have my father pay attention to this incident. On the day of the trial, I will accompany my father to attend as well. If need be, I can testify in court for Ailin-kun."

After saying that, Haruko Kuchiki left the 9th Division's prison under the lead of a Shinigami from the 9th Division.

"Father? Eldest brother? Why are you two here?"

After leaving the prison, Haruko Kuchiki was surprised to discover her father Ginrei Kuchiki and eldest brother Sōjun Kuchiki actually waiting outside for her.

"Cough cough... Sōjun wanted to say something but started coughing from his condition, covering his mouth.

From between Sōjun’s fingers, droplets of blood could be seen dripping down.

"Eldest brother, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just my old condition acting up."

Waving his hand at Haruko Kuchiki, Sōjun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, smiling as he asked, "Little sister, how was your chat with Vice Captain Ailin?"

Sōjun knew his own condition best. He didn't even know if he had as much time left as his father. Hence, Sōjun understood clearly the Kuchiki family's next generation had to rely on his little sister's husband for support.

Previously, Ginrei Kuchiki had chosen Kōga Kuchiki, 3rd Seat of the 1st Division as his pick. But after yesterday's battle and learning of the connection between his little sister and 2nd Division Vice Captain Ailin, Sōjun had suggested to his father switching the one betrothed to his sister to Ailin instead.

In his cell, Kōga ground his teeth tightly. Beside him stood the respectful form of Muramasa.

After incarceration, the 9th Division members had confiscated all the prisoners' Zanpakutos. Without their Zanpakutos, a Shinigami's strength would fall by seventy to eighty percent, facilitating the guards' management.

Yet unknown to all was Kōga's Zanpakuto Muramasa differed from the norm. As long as Kōga called his name, Muramasa would instantly appear by his side. Moreover, with just Kōga providing Reiryoku, Muramasa could independently materialize to gather intelligence from the outside world, extremely convenient for Kōga.

Thus, never had Kōga expected Ginrei Kuchiki to be abandoning him!

"Ginrei Kuchiki, Ailin, each and every one of them acts sanctimoniously but are actually despicable, vile people... Daring to make a fool of me, everyone will have to pay the price!"

Tremendous Reiatsu erupted from Kōga, channeled into Muramasa. Yesterday, Muramasa had taken Ailin's fiery Wind Scar head-on, suffering grievous injuries. But under Kōga's mighty Reiatsu, his wounds slowly recovered.

After some time, Kōga withdrew his Reiatsu. "Muramasa."

"Master, please instruct me." With most injuries healed, Muramasa no longer seemed like he might drop dead from exhaustion at any moment. Bowing respectfully to Kōga, slight bewilderment rose in Muramasa's heart.

What happened just now? For an instant, Muramasa felt he could barely make out his master's voice. Fortunately it was just a fleeting moment before Kōga's voice returned to normal.

Dismissing it as his mishearing, Muramasa focused intently, awaiting his master's command.

"Go. Infiltrate the Kuchiki family and assassinate that old geezer's son."

"Then..."

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