Chapter 124: Evil Forces
Masatsuki Aozaki strolled down the wide avenue, passing through several blocks where rows of white buildings stood in perfect alignment. This area housed the 1st Division barracks as well as Seireitei's central administrative offices.
Due to its significance, this district was designated as the Central 1st District—commonly known as the Central Ward.
Masatsuki, lost in idle amusement, played an old childhood game as he walked, carefully stepping along the edges of the shadows cast by the walls, as if he were balancing on a tightrope.
Looking up, he saw an immense wall stretching endlessly in both directions, gleaming silver-white under the sunlight.
The light draped over it like a thin silk veil, emphasizing its flawless surface—spotless and unblemished. Solemn-faced patrol squads moved methodically along its perimeter, their presence adding to the wall's imposing grandeur.
Masatsuki took a deep breath.
For a mere division barracks, this place felt entirely out of place among the surrounding government buildings—as if it were the true center of Seireitei.
The noble families saw themselves as the rightful rulers of Soul Society, residing in their exclusive enclaves of power and prestige.
But to the Shinigami, this place was the true heart of their world.
"Masatsuki, you're here? The Captain-Commander is expecting you."
As he stepped inside, he was met with the stern gaze of Chōjirō Sasakibe.