Chapter 345: Kenpachi Azashiro Moves
She didn’t expect the man in front of her to say her name so easily.
"You... you know me?"
The man wearing the captain’s haori didn’t explain how he knew. He everything that happened within the Seireitei. Instead, his tone shifted, and his cold eyes stared down at Omaeda Mareyo as he gave his chilling evaluation.
"In the Omaeda family full of idiots, you are the only one with potential."
"...?"
Mareyo blinked in confusion, unsure how to respond. The words were harsh, dismissive—but also oddly direct. And before she could decide whether to be offended or flattered, the man spoke again.
"If you don’t want your life to be wasted, leave your house as soon as possible. Continuing to involve yourself with your father and elder brother will bring you harm, not benefit."
She froze. There was no mockery in his tone, no sarcasm—just a blunt, uncaring truth. Still, she felt a twinge of anger rise.
Her fingers clenched the fabric of her sleeve. She wasn’t sure who this stranger was or why he seemed to know her so intimately, but his words—especially those aimed at her family—were unacceptable.
Although she wanted to be angry, her upbringing as a noble restrained her instincts. Calmly, she responded, "Although I don’t know where my father or brother might have offended you, I can assure you they’re not the fools you describe. And if they have indeed wronged you somehow... I apologize on their behalf."
The man showed no change in expression. His tone remained flat. "Whether they’re worthless fools or not... I know far better than you."
He turned to leave. Mareyo instinctively took a step forward, ready to stop him.