Maki held Mai's hand in one of her own, casually resting her airdagger in the other, and led Mai step by step toward the armed squad members, as well as Zen'in Jin'ichi and Zen'in Ougi.
Exchanging bewildered glances, not a single one of those men had the courage to step forward and block their path; instead, they all took a step back, clearing a way for them.
Sensing disaster, Zen'in Jin'ichi abandoned Zen'in Ougi almost instantly and fled at top speed, running as if his feet were greased.
Chapter 224