Captain Marahiba's Opinions

The day before the conflict.

I'd better find the commander-in-chief as soon as possible.

Judging from what Jin-kun told, events should not be taken lightly. We knew from the very beginning that there was a traitor among us. But we never learned who it was and by whom it was ruled.

Besides, Jin-kun didn't say traitor. He said traitors. Having more than one person means we are in more danger.

This is not something to joke about.

I was approaching the office of the Commander-in-Chief. I came to the end of the corridor and knocked on the commander's door and went inside.

"Shunsui Kyōraku-san."

"Yo, how are you, Marahiba."

"Thank you, I have important new reports to pass on to you."

"I am listening."

"You remember the boy caught at the entrance to the Seireitei, don't you?"

"Hmm, yes, yes... It was the boy who kept saying he wanted to see you, wasn't he? How's he doing? I heard he's innocent."

"He should be sleeping right now. However, before he got here, he shared some important information with me."

It was clearly visible that Kyōraku-san's eyebrows were starting to drop slightly.

"Go on."

"Twelve Shinigami and Yamazaki Isamu, whom we appointed from 8nd team to investigate mysterious deaths, were killed. This young man had the opportunity to speak together before Yamazaki died. Yamazaki said we should be mindful of the traitors amongst us."

"Interesting... As if one traitor wasn't enough, did we have more than one traitor?"

"Did you find out who killed Yamazaki-kun and the others?"

"2nd Team is still investigating the crime scene, but according to their initial report, a large amount of reiatsu has been discovered. Also, according to the information the boy said, Osashi-kun was talking about the crime scene."

"We're sure there wasn't an error in the report, right?"

"Yes sir."

Kyōraku-san approached the corner of the balcony and put his hands on the railing. The blowing wind was blowing his hair that had fallen in front of his face.

"Could it be Aizen's work?"

"There's a possibility, but as you know, the large amount of Reiatsu he's been carrying since he escaped from the Aizen Soul Society has also vanished in an instant. If it all goes as far as Aizen, we'll definitely find him."

"I think so too. What do you intend to do with that boy?"

"It's obvious he's no ordinary guy. He's carrying Yamazaki's Zanpaktou."

"Hoo... I didn't expect to hear that."

"I was also surprised at first. His Reiryoku is improving very rapidly every day. I hope we can develop it as much as we can and make it a possible weapon."

"Thank you for your report, Marahiba, I'll take what you say into consideration."

My time after reporting my report is completely empty. Maybe I can go and piss Miyahara-chan off.

I was walking towards my room, when a good person comes over the word. I didn't expect to find Miyahari-chan here.

"Ohh, how nice to see you here Miyahara-chan."

I guess I showed up at the wrong time. I don't want to see Miyahara-chan look at me angrily.

"Captain, what is this boy doing here?"

Hoo, so the real reason why she's angry is Jin-kun. I guess I have no choice but to tell her.

"Why are you so surprised. We were just having a little chat."

"Captain, this is not the time to joke. Didn't this boy kill a Shinigami?"

Ahh, this girl. She never reads the news properly.

Anyway, I somehow got Miyahara away from my head. Now our main topic is to leave Jin-kun to the academy.

Today would be his first day at the academy so everything had to be perfect. 15 new students along with other students to join.

I wonder how many of them will manage to graduate.

Hahaha... When we got to the academy's garden, I could see the people around me and Jin-kun looking at me with surprise.

"Aah, I would love to stay longer, but I have to leave you here, Jin-kun. This is the meeting place for new students. Soon, new students will start to gather as well."

After leaving Jin-kun in the garden, I began to feel an uncontrollable increasing Reiatsu.

Is it this fast?

I quickly reached the area where Reiatsu came from. All the captains of the 13 Teams who felt Reiatsu with me were there.

"Aren't you a little late, Marahiba?"

"Hello to you too, Captain Shibuya-san. What's the condition?"

"There are traces of Reiatsu, it's obvious someone was trying to do something here. But it looks like they failed."

After Shibuya-san's speech, Kyōraku-san suddenly appeared. And she says you're late to me.

"At the scene, set up a camp. Whatever happened here, they can come back."

All the captains nodded in agreement.

We set up the camp but couldn't detect anything else. Maybe they stepped into the background because they knew they were going to be caught.

We all started to get tired and we formed a shift schedule that we would take turns outside. It's good that I have the last watch. I will have a good sleep.

"Good night to all."

After wishing everyone good night, I slipped into my warm sleeping bag and went to sleep.

The early hours of the morning have already arrived. Many people were still asleep. I want to walk around a bit, I don't think it will be a problem if I don't get too far.

The atmosphere around is a little different.

Besides, there's no one here.

It took a little late for me to realize what happened, but I was lucky. I successfully repelled the oncoming attack.

"Look at this. So you were planning to attack before the birds even opened their eyes. Sorry guys, I got up before the birds."

I quickly brought my hand to Zanpaktou and unsheathed it, pointing it at my enemy.

"I entrust myself to you."

I quickly leapt onto the enemy, but the enemy disappeared from my view for a few seconds, getting further and further away from me.

Hohō?

"So you know how to use Hohō."

"I'm sorry, captain, but you're not our main target. That's why I have to finish your job as soon as possible."

Looks like he's going to do something.

"Hadō 31. Shakkahō"

Is he using Hadō with his palm outstretched towards me?

I can't quite see his face, but since he can use Hadō and Hohō, I can believe he's no ordinary person.

A large sphere formed from his palm. However, as it was charging, the sphere continued to grow a little more.

No way, that's not good.

"Bakudō, Kigai no Jōmon!"

There's no way I can dodge this. I have no choice but to use a barrier.

I need to complete the turtle shield as soon as possible. I don't know how long it will charge the Shakkahō.

As soon as you finish the full shield. The enemy, who I assumed to be a Shinigami, released the Shakkahō in his hand. Shakkahō violently passed in front of me, but did not hit me. Didn't that mean he wasn't targeting me?

Shakkahō was so strong that the ground shook for a few seconds. I concentrated my Reiatsu under my feet to keep my balance.

When I looked around, all I saw was a huge hole in a wall on my left.

"Sayanora, Captain..."

'So the traitors among us are finally coming out?'