Chapter 131: Arrogance Requires Ability
South Rukongai, District 80 – Shūrin.
Golden sunlight bathed the mountain forest, casting a sacred glow over the bloodstained land.
The morning had been overcast, yet by noon, the sky had cleared completely—as if even the heavens had acknowledged this "righteous" war.
Life-giving light poured down like a golden river, illuminating the battlefield where men clashed in combat, screams of pain echoed, and others fled in desperation.
"Kill them! Wipe out these rebels!"
"Protect the Soul King and the Five Great Clans—traitors must be eliminated!"
"Damn the nobles! We've been betrayed!"
Masatsuki Aozaki stood on the trunk of a large tree, draped in a black cloak that concealed his Reiatsu, gazing down at the chaos below.
The battlefield was a mess of battle cries, curses, and blood-soaked earth. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, warm against his skin. Severed limbs littered the forest floor, while the wind rustled the canopy above, adding an eerie undertone to the carnage.
Landing lightly on the ground, Masatsuki listened to the clashes still raging in the distance—soldiers and rebels locked in battle, blades colliding as each fought for the other's life.
The 11th Division handled the main front, while Kōga Kuchiki led the 1st Division's Special Forces to guard the perimeter, ensuring none of the enemy escaped.