Help! I am bound to Aizen!

Under Takatori's somewhat stunned gaze, one figure after another emerged from inside.

A dark-skinned girl in tight-fitting attire, looking valiant and heroic.

The head of the Shihōin family, Yoruichi!

A handsome man wearing a star-shaped hairpin and a red flower scarf around his neck.

The son-in-law of the Kuchiki family, Third Seat of the Sixth Division, Kōga Kuchiki!

Beside Yoruichi stood a young man wearing a black Shihakushō.

The disciple of Genryūsai, the genius of Shin'ō Academy, Kaelith!

Seeing these three appear together, Takatori's face darkened.

Yoruichi and Kaelith appearing here was not surprising to him.

These days, the two had been opposing the family, and in the entire Tsunayashiro clan, no one didn't know of their notorious names.

But... the appearance of Kōga Kuchiki meant trouble.

At present, the Kuchiki family was in a fragile transitional period.

The first-generation head, Ginrei Kuchiki, was old and rarely showed himself except for matters concerning the Sixth Division.

Among the second generation, there was only Sōjun Kuchiki.

Although a second-generation member, Sōjun was too young, about the same age as the third-generation members of the Tsunayashiro family.

Currently, he didn't have the ability to take over the mantle.

As for third-generation members... well, sorry, the Kuchiki family had no third-generation members.

Therefore, as a son-in-law, Kōga was the only representative of the Kuchiki family besides Ginrei.

Moreover, Kōga's own formidable strength.

In the entire noble circle, no one dared to underestimate this mere son-in-law.

As a direct descendant of the main family, he knew well the current state between the Tsunayashiro and Kuchiki families.

It was said that just after the Kuchiki family arranged a marriage with the Teinida family, the head of the Teinida family died in a mysterious fire.

Although he wasn't involved in this matter, even thinking with his knees, he knew that it must have been something done by his family.

Especially since the family had specifically sent people to inform him that in the coming period, they must be vigilant against the Kuchiki family.

With things said to this extent, if he still couldn't figure out what was going on, he shouldn't be the commercial manager...

With a worried and cautious heart, Takatori narrowed his eyes, looking at Kōga.

"Lord Kuchiki, why are you here?"

Kōga stood there, his gaze somewhat wandering, not knowing what he was thinking.

Hearing Takatori's words, he snapped back to reality.

He looked at Takatori, a trace of disgust flashing in his eyes.

The spiritual pressure on his body began to stir slightly.

Seeing Kōga's change, Kaelith's fingers moved slightly.

At this moment, Ōmaeda Marenoshin realized something was wrong, decisively coughed, and stepped forward saying:

"Lord Kōga is here representing the Kuchiki family to discuss business cooperation with the Ōmaeda family."

"What is it, Lord Tsunayashiro, are you interested as well?"

"If you wish, the Ōmaeda's goods can also be partially supplied to the Tsunayashiro family."

"After all, I just secured most of Rukongai's suppliers; the supply in my hands is extremely abundant!"

Hearing this, Takatori was first stunned.

Then, a look of shock and anger appeared in his eyes.

The Kuchiki family wants to cooperate with the Ōmaeda family?

The word "Ōmaeda" is naturally bound to the Shihōin family.

That is to say, the Kuchiki family has decided to ally with the Shihōin?

At this moment, his heart panicked a bit.

Two of the Five Great Noble Families joining forces, and the Shiba family has always been at odds with the Tsunayashiro family.

This situation was not good.

He frowned, looking at Kōga.

He found that the latter's expression hadn't changed, and he didn't deny Ōmaeda's words.

In this way, it's really not good.

The Ōmaeda family is just a nouveau riche; them grabbing business isn't a big deal.

If pushed, they could be suppressed directly through status and means. With the Shihōin family's power, protecting the Ōmaeda family is no problem, but wanting to protect so many businesses in Rukongai would be beyond their capacity.

Now with the addition of the Kuchiki family, the situation changed instantly.

With the foundation of the Kuchiki family, protecting the Ōmaeda family would be all too easy!

After quickly thinking for a few seconds, he took off his hat and nodded to everyone.

"...I apologize for coming abruptly today and disturbing you."

"Let's go!"

Saying that, he prepared to lower the curtain of the palanquin.

Seeing his action, Kaelith gave Yoruichi a glance.

Yoruichi grinned.

Then, suddenly bursting with spiritual pressure, she stomped fiercely, her whole body rushing towards Takatori like lightning.

In an instant, over a dozen swordsmen responsible for protection were sent flying into the air by Yoruichi's punches and kicks.

"The Ōmaeda family is under my protection, Yoruichi Shihōin!"

"Coming to make a ruckus and then wanting to just leave, did you ask me?"

Inside the palanquin, Takatori's face was a bit unpleasant.

"Stop her!"

Yoruichi's "madness" was famous among the nobles.

A woman, yet her style was wilder than male heirs.

He wasn't surprised at Yoruichi's attack.

A large number of swordsmen rushed towards Yoruichi.

Seeing this, Ōmaeda Marenoshin roared angrily.

"Don't harm Lady Yoruichi!!"

He didn't draw his sword either; he swung his fists directly, relying on his over two-meter-tall burly body, he crashed into the crowd.

For a time, the sounds of fists hitting flesh, screams, and the swordsmen's angry shouts echoed all around!

Takatori sat in the palanquin, his gaze gradually turning angry.

As a scion of the Tsunayashiro family, it was the first time in his life he had been provoked to this extent.

Looking at Yoruichi in the crowd, he raised his hand.

A golden chain of spiritual particles instantly formed, flying towards Yoruichi.

The 63rd Bakudō, Sajo Sabaku (Locking Bondage Stripes), was instantly cast silently!

In the crowd, Yoruichi seemed to sense something, suddenly turning her head, and casting a surprised glance towards the palanquin.

Too late!

Takatori prepared to release the Bakudō.

But at that very moment, a hand suddenly clasped his wrist.

Under his astonished gaze, he saw that Kaelith had somehow already appeared beside him!

While holding Takatori's wrist, Kaelith released a spiritual particle disturbance, disrupting the formation of Sajo Sabaku.

He grinned: "Lord Tsunayashiro, you're not hurt, are you?"

"I'm here to protect you~"

Takatori's eyelid twitched.

"You protect me?"

"Do you really think that I would believe that!"

He was about to say something, but saw that Kaelith had already left him, appearing some distance away.

And Yoruichi, as if having completed some mission, suddenly no longer eager to fight, began to retreat from the crowd.

Seeing their actions, although Takatori didn't know what they were planning, his instincts told him that something was definitely wrong here!

After a brief thought, he hurriedly said: "Stop them!"

Hearing this, the swordsmen didn't doubt him, quickly rushing forward to block Kaelith and Yoruichi from leaving.

Watching the scene before him, Kōga snorted coldly.

He slowly drew the Zanpakutō from his waist.

"Whisper... Muramasa!"