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"Teacher, you must uphold justice for your disciple!"
Yamamoto's eye twitched as he watched Aozaki Reiji, who was standing in front of him, pretending to wipe away tears.
He really wanted to know who this kid learned his shamelessness from, or was it because he was his disciple that he acted this way?
But Jūshirō Ukitake isn't like that... It's all Kyōraku Shunsui's fault!
Yamamoto stood up, leaning on his cane, glaring at Aozaki Reiji, and said sternly:
"Stand properly! What kind of crying is this? The Gotei 13 doesn't have such weak Shinigami!"
"If Captain Shihouin hadn't intervened, could you still be standing here complaining?"
Aozaki Reiji pretended to wipe his tears, secretly glanced at Yamamoto, and rolled his eyes.
Among all the students of the Shin'o Academy over the past thousand years, who at his age could have higher spiritual pressure than him? Probably only that pervert Aizen.
This time, the opponent was Captain-class. No matter how strong he was as a Vice-Captain, could he really defeat a Captain-class opponent?
Of course, he would only say this in his heart. Out loud, he continued to grumble and complain endlessly.
He knew Yamamoto's temper inside out. If he were to retort to Yamamoto at this moment, he wouldn't be met with nagging reprimands, but with Yamamoto-style Hakuda lessons.
Seeing Aozaki Reiji wiping away tears, Jūshirō Ukitake felt a little heartache, while Kyōraku Shunsui was laughing happily.
Before his junior disciple became the Old Man's student, he was usually the one standing here getting lectured. Now, the Old Man finally wasn't bothering him anymore.
His junior disciple chose his master well! I am finally free!
Suddenly, his heart tensed, and he looked up to see his adorable junior disciple smiling at him.
He wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but he felt a strong sense of malice in that smile!
Yamamoto followed Aozaki Reiji's gaze and instantly became even more furious when he saw the grinning Kyōraku Shunsui.
He hadn't lectured him today, and he was already getting carried away.
Yamamoto said angrily:
"You scoundrel, what are you doing? What's so funny? Don't forget what you are!"
"As an intelligence Squad, why did the Eighth Division fail to detect Shinigami with Captain-class spiritual pressure among the rebels?"
"Do you know what severe consequences would have resulted if the rebels' ambush had succeeded?"
Kyōraku Shunsui wanted to cry but couldn't, knowing that the Old Man was truly angry.
He wasn't angry that he hadn't detected the Captain-class Shinigami, but that Kuchiki Soujun had almost died because of it.
At that time, he, who managed the intelligence Squad, would definitely have to bear considerable responsibility.
Yamamoto's distressed and heartbroken expression made him feel a little guilty, a guilt that lasted for a full second before disappearing!
Seeing Kyōraku Shunsui standing in punishment with him, Aozaki Reiji felt much better and said pitifully:
"Teacher, I won't blame Senior Brother Kyōraku, but I saved Vice-Captain Kuchiki. No matter what, I am a great hero of the Gotei 13!"
"I believe that as the Captain-Commander, you will not let me down. My request isn't high; just send two beautiful female Captains to protect me."
How did it suddenly become all my fault, and he shamelessly took all the credit for himself, even thicker-skinned than me…
Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes widened. He suddenly felt that he had found a worthy successor, feeling both comforted and speechless at the same time.
Seeing his junior disciple still daring to fool around, Yamamoto's anger flared up again.
He was about to explode but was cut off by a report from outside.
"Captain-Commander, all the Squad Captains have arrived!"
Yamamoto's expression immediately became very complex. He struggled internally for a few seconds before finally regaining his composure, sighing helplessly:
"Very well, let them in."
He sharply glanced at Reji, and said expressionlessly:
"Reji, you don't need to leave. Go to the back and observe."
Aozaki Reiji was a bit surprised. Usually, even Vice-Captains couldn't attend Captain meetings, yet he, a Shin'o Academy student, was qualified to observe.
He dared not cause trouble in such an occasion. In such a formal setting, he had to give his teacher face.
He respectfully acknowledged, walked behind Yamamoto, and stood by the wall.
Soon, the conference room door opened, and a figure walked in.
The Captain of the 2nd Division, Yoruichi Shihouin.
She walked to the position on Yamamoto's right. Her eyes lit up slightly as she looked at Aozaki Reiji, who also looked at her.
The moment their eyes met, they began winking and making faces, attempting to exchange information through eye contact.
How keen were the Captains' senses? Their small actions could not escape anyone's eyes. The Captains who entered later saw this scene, and their expressions were all subtle.
And following closely into the conference room were—
The Vice-Captain of the Third Division, Chikane Iba,
The Fourth Division Captain, Retsu Unohana,
The Fifth Divsion Captain, Hirako Shinji,
The Sixth Division Captain, Ginrei Kuchiki,
The Captain Rojuro Otoribashi of the Seventh Division,
The Captain of the Ninth Division, Kensei Muguruma,
The Captain of the Tenth Division, Shiba Isshin,
The Eleventh Division Captain, Kenpachi Kiganjo,
The Twelfth Division Captain, Hikifune Kirio.
As one white-haori-clad figure after another entered the room, Aozaki Reiji finally got to know all the Captains of the Gotei 13.
With the Captains all present, Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake exchanged glances and then stood in their respective positions.
They stood there now, not as Yamamoto's disciples, but as Captains of the Gotei 13.
Shiba Isshin looked at Aozaki Reiji and Yoruichi Shihouin interacting, pursed his lips, looking as if he had something to say but held back.
He seemed to be considering whether to tell his niece about Aozaki Reiji and Yoruichi Shihouin after the meeting.
Retsu Unohana was a quiet Yamato Nadeshiko in front of everyone, with downcast eyes, seemingly indifferent to everything.
Ginrei Kuchiki, that stern old grandfather, did take a moment to glance at Shinji, but only for a moment before retracting his gaze.
"This Old Man is truly… there's a reason Kōga Kuchiki turned into that monstrous state."
Aozaki Reiji secretly grumbled internally, while maintaining his obedient demeanor outwardly.
Aside from these Captains he had already met, or who were old acquaintances.
The other Captains also showed curious glances when they saw Aozaki Reiji, wanting to see what the "legendary genius" favored by Captain-Commander Yamamoto looked like.
As Yamamoto's cane gently tapped the ground, the Captains all withdrew their gazes, and the Captains' meeting officially began.
The main topic of this meeting was naturally the attack on Kuchiki Soujun, the Vice-Captain of the Sixth Division.
The reason why a Vice-Captain's matter was brought up in a Captains' meeting was primarily because of his identity as the next head of the Kuchiki.
Ordinary Vice-Captains did not receive such treatment.
When discussing serious matters, all the Captains became solemn.
Under everyone's gaze, Yoruichi Shihouin stood facing the Captains and recounted what had happened last night.
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