The ten people left behind by Shinno to cover the rear all had quite impressive skills, and from their movements, it seemed they were specially trained to cover for others.
They did not take the initiative to attack, merely wielding their swords to defend and avoid, blocking Aoto and the others firmly.
Aoto, of course, didn't want to let the big fish, Shinno, slip away right in front of him.
But faced with these turtle formation rear-guard enemies, Aoto and his team didn't have the means for a quick victory, making it difficult to pursue Shinno and the others.
After collaborating with Saito and Nagakura to cut down four of them, this "rear guard unit" began to retreat outside the corridor and the Investigation Office.
Judging by the results, it was Aoto and his team who had won against this rear guard unit.
But in terms of objectives, it was this rear guard unit that had triumphed as they successfully blocked Aoto's group, buying time for Shinno and his crew to retreat.
