Chapter 31 - Loss (1/2)

3 years later

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In the 13th division main hall, the 13th division captain was facing his two subordinates: a young man and a young woman. The woman stood silently behind the man, while waiting for the captain to speak.

”Her entire squad was obliterated,” he said to the two.

The two shinigami were stunned as they listened.

”Because even the observational personnel were slain, we….. Still know nothing about the enemy's power. We are forming an ȧssault squad….. We should be ready in 2 days.” The captain said solemnly.

Just as he finished, the young immediately turned towards the exit, ready to leave.

”WAIT KAIEN! CALM DOWN! We still don't know anything about the enemy!” The Captain immediately called after him.

”So just because we don't know anything, you want me to sit here and wait like an idiot. Just wait for the ȧssault squad and hide in here?!” Kaien replied furiously.

”... We…. only know two things about the enemy. It doesn't travel alot… and the location of its lair.”

An hour later, the trio arrived at the hollows layer. As they approached they saw a six-limbed creature with a large, flame-patterned mask and a flock of tentacles on his back. It slowly walked out before speaking.

”I smell fresh meat. Doesn't smell too bright though, heehee should be tasteful nonetheless. HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE!!” The hollow said before charging towards Kaien.

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The next day,

Itachi stood next to Omaeda and slightly behind Soi Fon with the rest of the detention unit in the meeting room sitting on the floor in front of her as she was about to go over a few new policy changes for the unit. As Soi Fon is about to start the briefing, a hell buŧŧerfly flies into the room. Soi Fon remained silent as the message was transmitted into her head. 'So Lieutenant Shiba died…'

Soi Fon sends the buŧŧerfly back out to deliver a response then turns to Omaeda and reaches out to hand him a scroll.

”Omaeda, you finish the-” Soi Fon suddenly stops mid sentence and then looks at Itachi.