Chapter 24: Battle
Following a familiar path, Masatsuki Aozaki arrived at Shin'ō Academy, cloaked in black.
The garment was a Tenshiheisō (Sacred Treasure) borrowed from Yoruichi Shihōin.
As he approached, something felt off—there was a distinct scent of blood lingering in the air.
Most academy students wouldn't have noticed, but Masatsuki had killed enough people to recognize it immediately.
Stealthily concealing his presence, he leaped onto the rooftop, his senses sharpening as he picked up on powerful clashes of Reiatsu in the distance.
A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.
Shinigami were fighting—and not just a few of them.
This was only a few streets away from Shin'ō Academy. Who would be reckless enough to start a battle here?
Looking down, he saw two opposing groups of Shinigami locked in fierce combat.
Both sides were led by high-ranking Seated Officers.
Judging by their uniforms, Masatsuki quickly deduced that these were members of the Gotei 13 battling against rebels.