Bleach: From the moment I was invited by Squad Zero

Chapter 75 Tianbei Embroidery

Shortly afterward, Kasahara Heihachi sent word that Captain Amagai and Vice-Captain Kibune had returned to camp.

Then, in the command room, three people sat around the conference table.

The expeditionary force commander, Amagai Shusuke, and his vice-commander, Kibune Risa, had just finished a long reconnaissance mission and still carried the rough smell of the Hueco Mundo sandstorm.

Tenbei Shusuke picked up the "energizing drink" made by the camp in the stone cup in front of him, tilted his head back and took a big gulp, his Adam's apple bobbing as he let out a satisfied sigh.

He casually wiped his mouth with his dusty sleeve and looked at Liu Chuan sitting opposite him.

"Lord Yanagawa, Kasahara should have given you a general overview of the situation."

Tenbei Shusuke's voice was hoarse from the long journey, but his words were clear and strong: "The voids in the north are very restless, as if they have been driven away or disturbed by something."

We cleared out several waves, explored a few suspicious rifts, and killed a few foolish Kyrians.

He paused, his brow furrowed. "But we haven't found any clues related to the Quincy."

That guy, after taking down Fujita and Mitsui last time, vanished like a drop of water into this sea of ​​sand.

Vice-Captain Kibune pushed up his glasses and took over the conversation, his tone calm and objective as he added details: "We expanded the detection range, used highly sensitive spiritual energy capture devices, and even tried to trace the flow of residual spiritual energy at the scene of the attack" — but all of these efforts failed.

Except for the portion left over from the attack, the rest of that Quincy's spiritual power was deliberately erased.

The opponent is not only powerful, but also possesses extremely strong counter-surveillance awareness, and their utilization of the Hueco Mundo environment is alarming.

Liu Chuan listened quietly without interrupting, simply relaying the information brought back by the two expeditionary commanders.

Quickly integrate and deduce information from what you have previously obtained in your mind.

Tenbei Shusuke took another sip of his "drink," put down the cup, leaned forward slightly, and looked directly at Yanagawa: "Lord Yanagawa, what do you think? What exactly does this Quincy want to do?"

What good would it do him to snipe two of our patrol members in this godforsaken place like Hueco Mundo? Just to provoke us?

Yanagawa stopped tapping his fingers, raised his head, and calmly met Amagai Shusuke's scrutiny. He slowly said, "Captain Amagai, Vice-Captain Kibune, in my opinion, we may not need to rush to find him immediately."

"Hmm?" Tenbei Shusuke raised an eyebrow, and Kibune Riya glanced sideways, clearly surprised by the answer.

"That Quincy, lurking in Hueco Mundo, chose to launch an attack in such a high-profile and distinctive manner; he must have had other motives."

Liu Chuan's voice was calm and measured, carrying a rational penetrating force: "The attack itself is very likely just a part of his plan, or even bait."

Since he made a scene and left the Quincy mark, he wouldn't have done it just to kill two people and then disappear forever.

Although I don't know their true intentions, I suspect that the enemy will launch another operation soon.

He paused, then continued, "Now that he is hiding in the shadows, if we rush to search the vast Hueco Mundo, the environment there is too complicated."

Given the vast area and the enemy's expertise in concealment, launching an offensive would not only be inefficient but also extremely costly.

They might also fall into a trap set by the other party, leaving them exhausted and constantly on the run.

"So, I have a suggestion."

Yanagawa raised his head, his gaze calmly sweeping over Amagai Shusuke and Kibune Risa. "The next round of perimeter reconnaissance will be handled by either Captain Amagai or myself."

The remaining team members at the camp, including the deputy captain of the ship, maintained the existing defenses and routine patrols, but reduced their area of ​​operation and strengthened the defense of their outposts.

Avoid venturing into dangerous areas or prolonged exposure to open spaces unless absolutely necessary.

Tenbei Shusuke did not immediately refute, but waited for Yanagawa to continue.

Riya Kibune pushed up his glasses, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Liu Chuan pointed to the mark on the map indicating the location of the attack: "According to the report, this Quincy possesses long-range precision sniping capabilities and is extremely skilled at concealment."

His first attack targeted a two-person patrol group in a relatively open area.

This means that the opponent has an extremely strong one-way hunting ability when facing Death Gods of a squad size or smaller.

Ordinary team members, even high-ranking officers, have extremely limited reaction time and defensive capabilities when faced with such an attack, resulting in a very low chance of survival.

He paused, then looked at Tenbei Shusuke: "But if I or Captain Tenbei were to conduct the reconnaissance, the situation would be different."

Team Tenbei is a seasoned veteran with formidable strength, keen intuition, and a thorough understanding of the Hueco Mundo environment.

If the other side wants to attack us, whether successful or not, they will inevitably take greater risks and expose more information.

Tenbei Shusuke was thinking carefully, clearly weighing the pros and cons quickly.

Liu Chuan's analysis hit the nail on the head. Facing an enemy skilled in stealth and long-range sniping, sending out a large number of team members to scout is tantamount to sending sheep into the tiger's den, only increasing casualties.

Having top-tier combatants conduct reconnaissance or lure the enemy into making a move is indeed a more responsible approach.

"That makes sense." Tenbei Shusuke finally nodded slowly, acknowledging Yanagawa's judgment. "There's really no need to send ordinary soldiers to fill in for such a venomous snake that hides in the shadows."

We'll wait until he can't resist showing his face again! Then, we'll make sure he doesn't leave alive!

He turned to the vice-captain, "Your ship, the camp is now in your hands. Readjust the deployment, double the size of all patrol teams, equip them with early warning talismans, avoid extremely open areas on the routes, and shorten the time of each patrol."

Without explicit instructions, no one may approach the marked red high-risk area.

"Understood, Captain." Kibune immediately replied, quickly jotting down notes in his notebook. "I will revise the duty roster and emergency plan to ensure the safety of the camp."

Yanagawa and Amagai Shusuke began to carefully study the map and plan specific actions.

Late at night, at the expeditionary force camp.

Most of the team members had finished their duties or training and were in a light sleep in the stone chamber in preparation for any emergencies that might occur the next day.

The lights were still on in the personal stone chamber next to the command room, which belonged to Captain Amagai Shusuke.

Tenbei Shusuke did not rest; his tall figure sat on the cold stone bed, his back ramrod straight.

Unlike his somewhat unruly appearance during the day, his face was expressionless at this moment, only a solemn stillness that was almost icy.

Deep in his eyes, there was no longer vigilance against the Hueco Mundo sandstorm or authority over his subordinates, but a fire of revenge that had burned for countless years but had been forcibly suppressed.

For him, the meetings with Yanagawa during the day and the formulation of strategies were, of course, required by his duties and necessary steps to deal with the current crisis.

But deep down, another, more secretive and stronger thought was quietly growing.