"So, Captain Zaraki, did that person in the Living World beat you into submission?"
"The Captain of the 11th Division, renowned for combat, now shies away from a fight!"
"Heh!" Mayuri sneered disdainfully: "Captain-Commander, how about allocating more funds to the 12th Division so I can create a combat model of Captain Zaraki for you?"
"That technology isn't very difficult."
"Heh, is that so!" Hearing Mayuri's words, Zaraki gave a cold laugh. He released a Reiatsu only slightly weaker than the Captain-Commander's, and even more potent in terms of raw vitality.
The overwhelming Reiatsu, like a mountain pressing down, made it hard for everyone to breathe!
"..."
Facing Zaraki's Reiatsu, everyone was shocked!
Although they knew Zaraki had grown stronger, this was the first time they had witnessed his full power.
If Zaraki, with such strength, couldn't defeat their opponent, Sora's stature was infinitely magnified in the Captains' minds.
"Mayuri, are you sure you can create me?" Zaraki asked coldly.
It seemed that if Mayuri misspoke, Zaraki's blade would descend.
Seeing this, Hitsugaya Toshiro sensed trouble!
Knowing Mayuri and Zaraki, Mayuri's mouth would certainly land him in hot water!
Sure enough, hearing Zaraki's words, a smirk formed on Mayuri's lips, and he was about to retort!
To prevent him from getting himself killed, Toshiro quickly stepped in, standing between the aggressive pair.
"Enough, Captains!"
"Do you intend to start an internal conflict right in front of the Captain-Commander? What would that look like!!?"
Toshiro rebuked them.
Perhaps because of the Captain-Commander's presence, or because Toshiro was one of the few Captains who consistently acted seriously, everyone decided to give him some respect.
However, after Toshiro spoke, Captain-Commander Yamamoto finally said something!
"Toshiro, you shouldn't have stepped in." Yamamoto's first words shocked everyone.
Yamamoto opened his eyes, an indescribable pressure emanating: "I was actually quite curious. Among the many Captains of the 13 Divisions that I raised, who is the strongest and who is the weakest!"
"Aren't the ordinary members always discussing that?"
"It seems to me, you could fight each other and satisfy their curiosity!"
"So, Zaraki Kenpachi, Kurotsuchi Mayuri, do you want to have a match? I can provide the venue and referee!"
Yamamoto's voice was calm.
There was no inflection in his tone.
But everyone could feel the undercurrent of rage hidden within!
Instantly, Mayuri and Zaraki fell silent.
They were bickering, but they had no desire to taste Yamamoto's blade.
That, at least, they understood!
Seeing the Captains quiet down under his pressure, Yamamoto finally relaxed slightly.
'It seemed these subordinates of mine weren't about to rebel after all!'
Then, Yamamoto turned his attention back to the main issue.
"As for the matter with Unohana Retsu..."
"I will go myself!" Yamamoto declared.
"What!!?" Everyone was shocked.
"Captain-Commander, you intend to go personally!!?" Ukitake exclaimed.
"That's not good, Old Man Yama. I think leading the group this time should be enough!" Kyoraku also spoke up.
For them, Yamamoto was the anchor.
As long as he was safe, everyone's hearts were at ease.
But if Yamamoto himself had to act, it meant the situation was indeed severe!
Thus, Kyoraku and Ukitake instantly changed their stance!
Simultaneously, others also began to persuade him!
"Captain-Commander, it's not necessary!"
"We can handle this!"
"You are the Soul Society's ultimate asset… you cannot be deployed easily!"
"We can send more people. I'm sure we can resolve this perfectly!"
"Yes, yes!"
They argued back and forth!
But looking at the crowd trying to dissuade him, Yamamoto grew angry: "If any of you were capable, things wouldn't have come to this!"
"Enough, my mind is made up. No more discussion!"
"However, if any of you have suggestions, you may add them!"
Yamamoto said.
Seeing this, Byakuya stepped forward: "Then, Captain-Commander, if possible, please take my sister, as well as Sui-Feng, with you!"
"Huh!!?" Everyone was surprised.
Sui-Feng stepped forward: "Why!!?"
"The reason is simple!" Byakuya explained: "Rukia is familiar with him, so she can assist you."
"Moreover, according to Rukia's reports, that person treats women much better."
"So..." Byakuya left the sentence unfinished.
But Sui-Feng understood.