Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō

Soul Society, Seireitei.

Tsunayashiro Clan, Central Council Chamber.

The bloodstains on the floor had already been cleaned.

Seated before a wall adorned with a painting of mountains and rivers, the Tsunayashiro Clan's highest authority, the family elder, maintained a cold expression. The air in the chamber was stifling.

"My lords, this is the news from Seijōtōkyorin."

The family Shinigami who delivered the message knelt on the ground, his hoarse voice muffled by the black mask he wore.

"We understand. You may leave," an elder said impassively.

"Yes, my lord."

The family Shinigami slowly stood and exited the chamber. As the heavy doors shut behind him, a long silence fell over the room.

"How laughable. A member of the esteemed Tsunayashiro Clan, devoured by a Hollow?" A white-haired elder suddenly sneered.

"In truth, this isn't impossible," another elder remarked coolly. "It's not like such incidents haven't happened before in the history of Shin'ō Academy."