275. Strength Determines Attitude

The seritei fell into silence.

A moment later the shinigamis snapped out of their shock. Their faces turned ugly.

"Who do you think you are?!"

"A human dares to attack Soul Society?!"

Their enraged words went through Leo's one ear and came out from the other. He ignored their rage and waited.

Sh! Sh!

Just at that moment several figures flashed infront of Leo. All of them gave off a strong vibe. This was especially true for a few of them. Their spiritual energy was far higher than the others who appeared.

"It's you."

Among the ones who appeared was one Leo recognised.

Squad 6 captain, Kuchiki Byakuya.

Leo smiled at him, "It's good to see you again, captain Kuchiki."

Byakuya frowned, "Why are you here?"

One of the other captains that came with him asked, "You know this human?"

Byakuya nodded, "Captain Jyushiro, this is the human I reported."

Jyushiro stared at Leo and asked, "Human, why are you attacking Soul Society?"

Leo stated, "I'm here to find someone."

Jyushiro frowned, "Is there a need to cause a commotion like this?"

Leo curled his lips into a derisive smile, "What would you do if your friends or your comrades are threatened? Would you politely knock on the door and asked for their explanation?"

Byakuya asked, "What do you mean?"

Leo replied, "I found a trace of spiritual energy in my friend's house. It belonged to a shinigami. My friend is very normal, there is no way he would come in contact with a shinigami. Not to mention, this trace of spiritual energy was left there deliberately."

"Tell me, if someone so blatantly threatens your soul society, what would you do?"

"Tell me, sir, what's your answer?"

When Leo finished speaking he looked towards the sky.

An old man with a really long white beard was standing in the sky. He was bald and had a hunched back.

His lieutenant stood beside him. The man was tanned and had a strong spiritual energy as well.

Hearing Leo's question the old man faintly opened his eyes. His eyes met Leo's.

Subconsciously Leo's hand reached out for his sword's hilt.

This feeble old man gave off a very dangerous vibe. It's been a while since he felt the threat of death from anyone.

"Captain commander!"

The shinigamis and the other captains bowed towards the old man in the sky.

Leo's eyes narrowed when he heard them address the old man.

Captain commander of the gotei 13, Genryuusai Shikeguni Yamamoto!

The strongest shinigami!

Yamamoto had his eyes on Leo. After a while he spoke, "Soul Society will give you a satisfactory explanation. Byakuya, arrange a residence for our guests."

Sh!

He disappeared after speaking.

Fast!

Leo's eyes narrowed.

The captains were astounded when they heard the old man.

Byakuya was lost in thought for a second as he looked at Leo. A human was appreciated by the captain commander?

Keeping his thoughts to himself Byakuya gestured, "Please follow me."

Under everyone's shocked and curious eyes Leo and company went with Byakuya.

Not long after they were led to a large residence. Several servants were waiting for them at the door.

"Welcome, clan leader."

All of them greeted Byakuya with respect. The latter walked with dignity and showed Leo and company inside.

"Yoruichi, what's happening?"

Ichigo who was prepared for a big fight with the soul society asked confused.

Yoruichi shook her head and replied, "I don't know."

Her eyes showed immense curiousity.

After showing them to their residence Byakuya left.

Leo sat down comfortably. The servants served tea which he accepted with a smile.

Watching him drink without a care in the world confused the rest.

"How can you be so calm? We are right at the center of Soul Society."

Yoruichi said.

Leo sipped on his tea and asked, "Why should I worry?"

Yoruichi narrowed her eyes, "We are here to rescue Rukia."

Leo smiled, "That's your goal. My purpose is different."

"Still, are you not worried?"

Leo crossed his legs over another and spoke calmly, "When you are strong enough it doesn't matter. I have the capital to be arrogant infront of the Soul Society."

He said his part and looked at Uryuu and Ichigo, "Do you know why your small game caused such a chaos back then?"

Ichigo shook his head. Uryuu on the other hand pondered for a second before asking, "Someone deliberately did that?"

Leo nodded, "Someone was watching all of us that day. Whoever it was, they directed that whole incident. I even assume they knew we would come."

"So, rather than dancing to their tunes, I prefer to flip the board and level the battlefield."

This man...

Yoruichi's eyes narrowed into thin slits. She thought this man was arrogant, but now...

"What should we do now?"

Inoe asked.

Shinobu smiled, "We wait. I am looking forward to how they are going to respond."

...

Seritei.

All the captains were called for a meeting by Yamamoto. They stood in line on both sides.

"What is the result of the investigation?"

Yamamoto asked faintly.

A captain wearing a straw hat spoke, "Nothing. No one was found to have left Soul Society during the past week."

Yamamoto hummed and spoke, "Keep looking."

The man wearing the flower kimono asked, "I say, old man, why are you so courteous towards a human? This isn't like you."

Yamamoto faintly opened his eyes and said, "Shunsui, those with strength should be shown their due respect."

Well...

Shunsui was taken back by Yamamoto's words.

This human is strong enough for the old man to treat him with respect? Now, that's something you don't see everyday.

Everyone had their own guess.

"Ha! An interesting opponent!"

A man with a big build and an eye patch over his left eye said with a grin. He turned around and left after saying those words.

"Kenpachi, where are you going?"

A young man with white hair asked.

"None of your damn business."

The young man frowned, "This is a captains meeting."

"Like a give a damn."

Kenpachi left.

"Toshiro, let him go."

Yamamoto spoke slowly.

Hearing the captain commander everyone's eyes flashed.