You guys remember that poster for the casino on the bulletin a while back?
I decided to check out the place the other night.
The owner--he's not just a harmless old man. Asking around, I heard he used to be an arena fighter before he retired. And that night, he nearly killed a man for cheating. It was odd--he didn't even seem surprised when the guy spun around to punch him. It's like he had time to plan out his reaction.
And you know how Scar said the killer stopped his attack when he saw Mei? The owner let the man go the moment his daughters showed up.
I'm thinking of going back tonight. Maybe ask him some questions. Can't release my zanpakutou down there, so I'd appreciate having someone to watch my back.
Private to Byakuya
...You felt it, right? Naruto's reiatsu. It's different, today.
[ooc: If Kaien's plan is not okay with the mods, we can just say that they didn't get a chance to talk to Liam? ]