Chapter 1508 - 31: Let Me Tell You a Secret

Chapter 1508: Chapter 31: Let Me Tell You a Secret

The battle between Su Xiao and Komamura Sajin took place in the Hollows Street area, not too far from Jingling Court. At the onset of the battle, the Soul Reapers residing on the outskirts of Jingling Court became aware of it, but they did not appear. Hollows Street is not a peaceful place; conflicts are common occurrences.

However, when Komamura Sajin released his Shikai, the immense spiritual pressure was sensed by the Soul Reapers, who rushed to the White Road Gate.

Near the White Road Gate, Su Xiao threw Komamura Sajin’s corpse to the ground and walked toward the nearby headless body of Danbō. He tore up the massive body with his bare hands and saw a series of engravings underneath.

’Zuo Zongwei, Resurrection, Huang Quan, Hollows Street.’

From these writings, it can be seen that Komamura Sajin was previously in a hurry, and didn’t even have time to leave a complete sentence.

Su Xiao didn’t destroy the engravings on the corpse, as this information would be very helpful for his upcoming plans.

"Shadow, await orders here."

As soon as Su Xiao spoke, Shadow darted out from the darkness. After his personal consciousness was sealed, his execution ability leapt qualitatively, although his strength had somewhat declined.

As soon as Shadow appeared, chaotic footsteps could be heard coming from the direction of Jingling Court. Su Xiao took out an alchemy bomb and threw it near Shadow and Komamura Sajin’s body.

Having done all this, Su Xiao quickly disappeared into the darkness, heading straight for the First Squad’s station. With Bubu Wang merging into the environment ahead, Su Xiao swiftly reached within Jingling Court.

Su Xiao did not return directly to the First Squad’s station but half-squatted atop a residential building, eyes closed, controlling Shadow’s actions from a distance.

Near the White Road Gate, Shadow drew the Zanpakutō from his waist and stabbed his own chest several times, spilling blood across the ground. With Shadow’s strength, it would be quite likely for him to be injured if he fought Komamura Sajin, which fits common sense—as the saying goes, details determine success or failure.

After Shadow inflicted several self-injuries, he picked up the alchemy bomb from the ground and crouched silently in front of Komamura Sajin’s corpse, waiting.

The sound of footsteps grew clearer, reaching a certain threshold, and the surface of the alchemy bomb turned a blazing red.

Boom!

The sound of the explosion reverberated throughout the White Road Gate area, the flames dispersing the surrounding darkness and igniting several residential buildings.

Shadow flew from the epicenter of the blast, and at the same time, a large group of Soul Reapers rushed to the vicinity.

"What’s going on? That spiritual pressure just now felt very much like Captain Komamura."

"Look over there!"

A Soul Reaper pointed forward, and others followed the direction of his point, seeing a man drenched in knife wounds standing amidst the flames, with a body lying beside him.

"That is..."

Some Soul Reapers noticed the body on the ground—the burning white Captain’s Cloak was something they were very familiar with.

"That’s the henchman over there."

Shadow shook his cuffs, extinguishing the flames on the sleeves.

"Tell Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, I’ve returned."

Shadow picked up the corpse from the ground and hurled it toward the lower-ranked Soul Reapers of the Seventh Division.

With a thud, the body hit the ground. Several Soul Reapers immediately approached, as few had seen Komamura Sajin’s true face, but they all recognized the Captain’s Cloak and the ’Seven’ on its back.

"Komamura...Captain?"

A female Soul Reaper asked in a trembling voice, seemingly in disbelief at the scene occurring before her.

"Apprehend him."

"That guy fled towards Hollows Street, avenge the Captain!"

A few Soul Reapers with slightly reddened eyes chased after Shadow, but moments later, they cried out in agony one after another—even if Shadow couldn’t utilize the Zanpakutō’s ability, his physical attributes were captain-level. Besides, Su Xiao was now controlling Shadow’s body.

Shadow quickly vanished within Hollows Street, while Su Xiao, located in the Jingling Court area, opened his eyes and headed straight for the First Squad’s station.

minutes and 12 seconds later, after rushing at full speed, Su Xiao returned to the front of the First Squad’s station gate, with Bubu Wang paving the way. The man and dog entered the wooden building of the First Squad.

The interior of the wooden building was spacious, serving as the front office of the Guard Court Thirteen Teams and the workspace of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

In less than 20 seconds, Su Xiao returned to his room, taking 40 seconds to shower and dry his hair, finally finishing by quickly drinking a pot of wine.

Having done all this, Su Xiao sat cross-legged at the wooden table, where two simple appetizer dishes and half a pot of wine were placed, while Bubu Wang lay beside the table, instantly asleep.

No one who entered the room would suspect that Su Xiao had gone out before.

With a click, Su Xiao turned off a small broadcasting device and a holographic projector. The broadcasting device played drinking sounds every 10 to 20 seconds and sighed approximately every five minutes. As for the holographic projector, it projected Su Xiao’s image, effectively masking that he had left, as long as no one entered the room and approached the projection.

Having completed all this, Su Xiao began to meditate; having just made a move earlier, he found it challenging to suppress his blood energy.

Five minutes later, intermittent shouting started outside, and ten minutes later, hurried footsteps echoed within the First Squad’s wooden building.

Su Xiao continued to drink leisurely, and with a bang, the wooden sliding door was forcefully pulled open.

"Huff, huff, Master Bai Ye, something terrible has happened!"

Panting heavily, Nan Que stood at the door, her speech somewhat breathless.

"Captain Komamura Sajin...has been killed!"

Nan Que let out a long breath, quickly stepping into the room, grabbing the pot of water from the table, and gulping down several mouthfuls. It seemed due to the shock that she couldn’t maintain her usual lady-like demeanor.

"Komamura Sajin has been killed?"

Su Xiao was taken aback, looking at Nan Que with surprise, while Bubu Wang lying on the ground secretly opened its eyes. Upon seeing Su Xiao’s expression, it sighed deeply, as if it were saying, "So tired, this Wang better continue sleeping."

Certainly, Su Xiao wouldn’t appear overly shocked and bewildered; he only paused momentarily before accepting the current situation. He had no personal ties with Komamura Sajin, so upon hearing the news of his death, he didn’t need to put on a performance—acting naturally was the best performance.

"Explain the situation in detail."

Su Xiao casually threw on a piece of clothing over his thin garment, and Nan Que began to recount the information she had.

Moments later.

"Oh? Captain Komamura Sajin died at the White Road Gate. Quite a coincidence, I’ve just entered Jingling Court from White Road Gate..."

"Shh～"

Nan Que held her white finger to her lips, motioning for Su Xiao to stop talking.

"Master, at such a sensitive time, you mustn’t be associated with White Road Gate. Reportedly, the guards there also died most gruesomely, beheaded and all..."

Nan Que made a bitter face, and never being entrusted with significant tasks, she stayed within Jingling Court. Thus, she hadn’t experienced much turmoil, making the news of Komamura Sajin and Danbō’s deaths shocking to her. Her first reaction was a sinking heart, the second was hoping she wouldn’t encounter the killer.

"No matter, if I can obtain the power to defeat Captain Komamura Sajin, then being suspected is worthwhile."

"Shh～"

Nan Que ran barefoot to the door, confirming there was no one outside, then returned to the table.

"Master Bai Ye, let me tell you a secret..."

Nan Que raised her neat little white teeth, mysteriously inching closer to Su Xiao.