Chapter 336: Soul Annihilation
The room was silent, save for the faint sound of air flowing.
Yamamoto slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a hawk’s, piercing through everything before him. Despite having gone three days without rest, his expression showed no sign of fatigue or weariness.
At this moment, the time had reached 6:30 AM—the moment Yamamoto had been waiting for.
Three days ago, Retsu Unohana, Captain of the 4th Division, and Kisuke Urahara, Captain of the 12th Division, had entered the underground prison beneath the Shin’ō Academy. They had solemnly promised the old man that they would return with an answer within three days.
And now, the time had come.
"Reporting to Captain-Commander! Captain Unohana and Captain Urahara have arrived!"
A calm and respectful voice called from outside the paper doors.
"...Let them in," Yamamoto murmured, his voice resonating from deep within his chest.
A moment later, the same respectful acknowledgment came from beyond the door.
Yamamoto remained seated, his hands steady as he lifted his teacup and took a slow sip. The hot liquid coursed down his throat, spreading warmth through his body and sharpening his senses. The rich aroma of the tea filled the air, lingering at the tip of his nose, bringing a moment of clarity.
Closing his eyes briefly, he dispelled the cluttered thoughts in his mind. As the tea’s fragrance settled, his thoughts grew sharper, his mind fully alert.