Hit (The Spreading Cloak)
"What do you make of this, Soifon?"
Soifon examined the ground and tested the night air. There was absolutely no trace of the victims' reiatsu. All that was left were neat bundles of clothing for two people. "If they had been killed, we would have detected their reiatsu spilling and then fading. Or there might have been signs of a struggle. It is almost as though they have disappeared into thin air, yet somehow remain alive somewhere."
Yoruichi nodded as Soifon echoed her thoughts. The Patrol Corps had been bringing disturbing news of people disappearing mysteriously from the Rukongai. The cases had happened with sufficient frequency, that Captain Commander Yamamoto had assigned a team from the 9th Squad to assist in the investigations. All ten of them had mysteriously disappeared, and Captain Kensei Muguruma and Vice-Captain Mashiro Kuna had left Seireitei this morning with another team to further investigate.
"Kisuke dispatched Hiyori Sarugaki to collect data for the Research and Development Institute some hours ago. If the Institute is involved, it's probably something nasty."
Soifon nodded wordlessly. The Patrol Corps were due to change guard in an hour's time, and she had no doubt that they would return with more grim news.
Yoruichi suddenly looked up, brows furrowed and lips pursed. "What is it, Yoruichi-sama?"
"Tenteikura. I have been summoned to an emergency Captains' meeting. I fear the worse." She looked Soifon in the eye. "We can no longer detect Kensei's reiatsu."