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The Onmitsukidō, a special Shinigami unit with a thousand-year history, was established within the Seireitei by the late First Generation Captain of the 2nd Division, Shihōin Chika.
Its purpose, besides protecting the Seireitei, was also to serve as an armed force for the noble families, primarily the Five Great Noble Houses, independent of the Gotei 13.
It oversees five subordinate units, and the Inspection Team is one of them.
Inside the Inspection Team's base within the Second Division Barracks, Shinigami who had just finished their duties were all gathered in the grand hall, which could accommodate all the Squad members.
"I believe everyone present should know that today, the former Third Seat of the 2nd Division and Captain of the Onmitsukidō Inspection Team, Shihōin Mitsuki, has officially departed."
The eye-catching new Third Seat of the 2nd Division and Captain of the Inspection Team looked at the Squad members and continued, "Our Inspection Team is the most outstanding unit of the Onmitsukidō. While it doesn't need much elaboration from me, according to the management system set by our predecessors, I still need to explain the rules for the future."
The Squad members of the Inspection Team all gulped in unison.
They saw Captain Yoruichi Shihōin, the Captain of the 2nd Division, Onmitsukidō Commander-in-Chief, and Commander of the First Division Punishment Force, sitting below the stage, with an expression clearly showing her displeasure.
"Is the new Captain that brave? He completely disregards the Punishment Force led by Commander-in-Chief Yoruichi!"
"I heard he's the Commander-in-Chief's paramour; they often go on secret dates!"
"Really? Is this the legendary 'Captain's Man'?"
"It's true. My second aunt saw it with her own eyes when she was in the First Division Barracks. She even drew a portrait of him and hung it in her room to look at every day, like she was in love."
"Didn't your second aunt like Captain Yoruichi?"
"Hmph! She changed long ago. She was straightened out six months ago. My grandmother cried tears of joy when she found out!"
Hearing the Squad members' discussion, Yoruichi Shihōin's forehead was covered in black lines.
Aozaki Reiji paid no attention to Yoruichi, who was about to lose control. He enjoyed the gazes of everyone, as if they were admiring a warrior, and raised his hand to introduce, "Today, we've invited my personal secretary, the Ninth Seat of the 2nd Division, Ichimaru Gin! He's here to talk to everyone about the mindset required to be a member of the Inspection Team."
Hearing the Captain's introduction caused a stir among the Squad members.
Aozaki Reiji was one thing, Captain-Commander Yamamoto's disciple, an unparalleled genius who reached Fourth-Grade spiritual power at twenty-one.
Where did this kid come from, becoming the Ninth Seat as soon as he joined the Squad?
"Ichimaru, I'll leave it to you then."
Ichimaru Gin, invited onto the stage, surveyed the hall with a cold smile.
Damn it, why did no one tell me I had to give a speech…
Ichimaru Gin lowered his eyelids, quietly took a breath, and no longer suppressed his spiritual pressure.
The Squad members instantly understood why he could become the Ninth Seat of the 2nd Division.
—Eighth-Grade spiritual power.
"..."
After the speech, Ichimaru Gin, led to the office, slumped onto the sofa, leaning back, and let out a deep sigh.
Improvising a speech seemed to have left his mind quite exhausted.
"As expected of Ichimaru, you easily accomplished something I couldn't, even without any preparation."
Aozaki Reiji, the Third Seat of the 2nd Division and Captain of the Inspection Team, sat on the opposite sofa across the low table, a smile on his face.
Ichimaru sighed, "You didn't deliberately play a prank and not tell me about the speech, did you?"
"How could I? Do I look like that kind of person?" Aozaki Reiji crossed his arms and chuckled, "Actually, I was so engrossed in reading documents this afternoon that I forgot about the speech!"
Ichimaru Gin rolled his eyes, and Aozaki Reiji stuck out his tongue:
"If Yoruichi hadn't helped me get a speech draft from Kisuke, my situation probably wouldn't have been much better than yours."
"Captain-sama can even improvise speeches, that's truly amazing!" Ichimaru Gin said sarcastically.
Someone who dared to boast even with help, it would be strange if he had a good expression.
"Isn't it just about fooling people?" Aozaki Reiji patted his chest, "That's my strong suit!"
Upon hearing this, Ichimaru Gin did not refute but nodded in agreement.
This guy often spoke inflammatory remarks, and he himself was always being tricked by him.
Aozaki Reiji asked, "Do you mind if I read documents here?"
Then he took out the documents Yoruichi had given him earlier from under the table.
"You're actually working!" Ichimaru Gin widened his eyes, looking incredibly surprised and shocked.
Reiji retorted, "What kind of talk is that? Is it strange for me to work?"
"Heh…" Ichimaru Gin didn't answer, just scoffed disdainfully.
"Ichimaru, you're free now, aren't you?"
"No, why?"
"Go and process the documents on the table."
Ichimaru Gin: ?
"Didn't you make up your mind to work seriously?"
"I just want to read these documents, not revise them." Aozaki Reiji said earnestly.
"I shouldn't have had any expectations of you!"
Ichimaru Gin's eye twitched, then he sighed and sat down on the office chair, representing the highest authority of the Inspection Team, looking utterly resigned.
Hmm… this chair really isn't as comfortable as the sofa!
The clock ticked, interspersed with the sound of turning pages.
Reiji browsed through the files page by page, reading with great interest.
The Maggot's Nest is a prison specifically set up by the Second Division to detain prisoners, and one cannot carry a sword when entering the prison.
The individuals detained there are all judged as potential dangerous elements by the existing regulations of the Seireitei, and do not necessarily have criminal records.
However, even if some of them do not have criminal records, they are practically no different from criminals.
Their status is equivalent to that of criminals, with no human rights to speak of.
These dangerous elements, who have no human rights but possess some strength, were undoubtedly the best sparring partners in Reiji's eyes.
Whether it was Ikkotsu or Sokotsu, or simply Hakuda techniques, he still had a long way to go!
Reiji seemed to have discovered something interesting. Holding the thick document, he lay halfway on the sofa, slowing down his page-turning speed, nodding as he read.
"Ichimaru, I think we can go see this guy who receives special treatment."
Aozaki Reiji walked behind Ichimaru Gin and placed the document on the table.
"Receiving special treatment?"
"Here, it's this man named Kurotsuchi Mayuri."
Aozaki Reiji pointed to the photo in the document. Ichimaru Gin saw a handsome man with blue hair and yellow eyes.
"Kurotsuchi Mayuri, a dangerous element who privately researches Quincy?" Ichimaru Gin put down the document he was reviewing, picked up the file, and examined it carefully. "Why are you interested in him?"
"This guy is a smart person, and he's a scientist who dares to explore and practice. You know, technology is the primary combat power." Aozaki Reiji said sincerely, "Don't you think such scientific research talent needs to be valued and treated favorably?"
"What primary combat power of technology…" Ichimaru Gin rolled his eyes: "Do you think I'd believe such nonsense?"
Aozaki Reiji was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Alright, actually, I want him to use technological means to create a beautiful wife for me!"
Ichimaru Gin was slightly stunned, then showed a serious expression: "In that case, it is indeed a very important matter, but I don't know much about scientific research. Can he really fulfill your request?"
Aozaki Reiji: "..."
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