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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two and a half months had passed.
On this day, the Squad members of the Eleventh Division arrived at the First Division with a weighty report, their faces brimming with pride and satisfaction.
This report marked the successful completion of the Rukongai sweep mission!
Ever since powerful members like Zaraki joined, even with Aozaki Reiji casually "slacking off" daily, the Eleventh Division's work efficiency had greatly improved.
They were like an indestructible war machine, completing a formidable task swiftly and efficiently.
Along with this joyous news, an official report regarding Zaraki's joining the Eleventh Division and his concurrent appointment as Vice-Captain alongside Ichimaru Gin was also delivered.
Concurrent positions, though uncommon in the Gotei 13, were not unheard of.
For instance, in the Thirteenth Division, Aozaki Reiji's sister-in-law, Kiyone Kotetsu, and her colleague, Sentarō Kotsubaki, jointly held the positions of Third Seat and acting Vice-Captain.
Old Man Yamamoto readily accepted Aozaki Reiji's unreasonable demands that didn't conform to legal procedures.
He was even more convinced that his young disciple was a master at recruiting people!
First, he successfully recruited the Tenth Division Captain, Shiba Isshin, and now he had Zaraki, whose Reiatsu surpassed Shunsui and Jūshirō.
And that guy from the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, what was his name again... Kurotsuchi Mayuri.
Although his strength was mediocre, it had to be said that his mind was quite clever; he cured Jūshirō Ukitake.
The more such talents, the better; this old man doesn't mind having too many!
This kid, he's so diligently helping this old man solve his problems!
Initially, pushing for Aozaki Reiji to become the Eleventh Division Captain was to use his opportunity to slay Kenpachi Kuruyashiki to let him serve as a Captain and gain experience.
Unexpectedly, his performance was truly astonishing.
Whether it was rectifying Squad discipline or venturing deep into Rukongai to seek out outstanding talents, he demonstrated the abilities and qualities expected of an excellent leader.
Yamamoto was greatly pleased with his young apprentice's outstanding performance.
"Captain Shinji, you've done exceptionally well!"
"For this mission, you've certainly exceeded expectations."
"Not only have you completed the task assigned by Central 46, but you've also found outstanding talents for the Seireitei; the court will surely bestow rewards."
Yamamoto leisurely sipped his tea, smiling happily, though it wasn't a pretty sight.
"Regarding your request for Zaraki to come and study training, this old man agrees; have him report to the First Division every week from now on."
"Next, this old man needs to rush to Central 46 for a meeting; I have no time to practice martial arts with you today, so you may return first."
As his words fell, Yamamoto, accompanied by Chojiro, gracefully departed.
Watching Yamamoto's retreating back, Aozaki Reiji put his hands on his hips, pondering to himself.
Rewards? They were completely irrelevant to him.
After all, he had already been promoted to an Upper Noble; what could Central 46 possibly reward him with?
Could it be that they would make him one of the Five Great Noble Houses?
Impossible.
It was just another entry in the ledger of merits, ostensibly in preparation for a future transfer to the Central District.
He now commanded one of the Gotei 13's most crucial armed forces; why would he go to the Central District to take a leisurely position?
What was truly important was that...
From now on, with Ichimaru Gin and Zaraki as his left and right-hand men, there was basically nothing he needed to worry about.
One had brains, the other had brute force; if they could cooperate, they could solve many troublesome things.
As the saying goes, 'no worries, light body'... Wait a minute!
Aozaki Reiji suddenly froze.
That's not right!
He hadn't received the Squad members' witness when he last served as Captain.
To establish his authority, he had directly demolished the Squad Barracks.
But this time, the Squad members had witnessed the battle between Zaraki and himself, yet Yachiru Kusajishi and other Squad members were parachuted in.
Could it be that history would repeat itself?
What a joke!
This Squad Barracks belonged to him.
If these guys dared to destroy his Squad Barracks, he would make them pay back the debt with a lifetime's worth of salary!
With an ominous premonition, Aozaki Reiji rushed towards the Eleventh Division's Squad Barracks...
...
Aozaki Reiji's worries indeed came true.
When he returned to the Eleventh Division, the sight that greeted him was collapsed houses and shattered walls.
Zaraki was still standing amidst the ruins, brandishing his sword, clearly seeing his subordinates having a blast and unable to resist joining the melee himself.
Fortunately, it seemed he still gave Aozaki Reiji some face and didn't ruthlessly kill the Eleventh Division's Squad members.
Aozaki Reiji acted without hesitation, giving the troublemakers a severe lesson.
"Tsumiki is amazing!"
In the untouched part of the Squad Barracks, the only uninjured girl among the four-person group clapped her hands excitedly.
"Flattering me is useless; all of you, you'll be paying me back for the next three thousand years, understand?!"
Aozaki Reiji narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said sternly.
"Yes!"
Ikkaku Madarame and Yumichika Ayasegawa, their faces bruised and swollen, trembled slightly as they loudly responded.
Work for three thousand years?
Didn't that mean they would be working for this guy for free for their entire lives?
As for Zaraki, he couldn't respond.
Aozaki Reiji had hit him quite hard; he was currently lying 'dead' on the side.
"Of course, Kenny is fine too."
Yachiru Kusajishi raised her hand high and said loudly.
"Zaraki is fine... What about you? Yachiru-chan?"
Aozaki Reiji grabbed the little brat's head.
"I haven't forgotten that you're the instigator."
In reality, with Ikkaku Madarame and Yumichika Ayasegawa's current strength, they couldn't possibly cause much of a commotion.
If this little brat hadn't been fanning the flames and strongly urging them on...
How else would Zaraki have personally entered the fray, and this sparring match wouldn't have escalated into a team fight.
"But I still want to buy so many, many toys and snacks."
Yachiru Kusajishi, held suspended in mid-air, flapped her little hands and said pitifully.
"How much money can those little things cost?"
Aozaki Reiji said with a twitching mouth.
This little brat really isn't afraid of anything.
"Alright, alright, don't cry. I'll save your salary for you first, and it'll be your pocket money later. You can come to me when you need to use it."
"But, you also have to work honestly for me for three thousand years; you're not allowed to be lazy for a single day, nor are you allowed to skip work!"
...
At the entrance of the Third Division, Aizen took the documents handed to him by a Squad member.
Just as he was about to go back, he saw Aozaki Reiji's Squad members carrying stretchers in a long line.
Seeing the injured Squad members, he frowned slightly.
He knew that the Eleventh Division had new recruits, and it seemed somewhat difficult to manage now.
Although Aozaki Reiji himself was unharmed.
But rashly taking in such uncontrollable beasts was clearly not a wise move.
He just took in such a person so casually?
How could Aozaki Reiji be so broad-minded!?
Aizen narrowed his eyes, looking at Aozaki Reiji's lazy face.
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