Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 198: 197: Vice Captain of the Fifth Division

Two months passed in a flash.

Today, in the Fifth Squad barracks, in the vice-captain's office.

Gin Ichimaru sat on a chair, sorting out the documents in front of him without raising his head.

"Then, let's treat this as the last test."

"Don't be too nervous. After all, even if you don't pass, the result this time won't change at all."

Even with this other kind of comfort.

At this moment, Hinamori Momo still inevitably tensed her body.

With her lips tightly pursed, the petite woman showed a serious and cautious expression.

"I...I'll do my best!"

Ichimaru Gin sighed vaguely.

"Don't be so nervous... Never mind. You won't listen anyway."

Classify and file the files.

Use clips to gather them all together and secure them with steel pins.

Snapped!
A completed document was thrown onto the counter nearby.

"As a vice captain, what knowledge and skills do I need to master?"

"Calm and graceful judgment, and... a heart that can always understand the captain's difficulties."

Ichimaru Gin paused imperceptibly.

"Captain Arima might be happy to hear these things, but it's not the same for me."

As if she realized the mistake she made in speaking, Hinamori Momo let out a soft "ah".

"No, sorry!"

"You don't need to apologize. Just relax, little girl."

Lean back slightly.

Gin Ichimaru breathed a sigh of relief at this moment, as if he had finished the work at hand.

"Two months have passed. Among the few people who came here at the beginning, you are the only one who has stayed until now..."

Hearing this, Hinamori Momo's expression suddenly became a little embarrassed.

She quickly stood up and waved her hands around in confusion.

"Ah...this, this isn't actually the case!"

In contrast, Gin Ichimaru just smiled calmly.

"Of course, I can fully understand the difficulties of the other two people."

"Abarai Renji is a man who is obsessed with joining the Sixth Division. Although he never said it openly, you can tell from his absent-minded look."

"Even the captain was alarmed by this incident..."

"Afterwards, he approached Captain Kuchiki and successfully established the connection."

"But... even though that's what I said. If I didn't have some skills, I would definitely not have been chosen by that noble captain."

"Kira Izuru also intends to join the 5th Division."

"But that guy doesn't seem to want to compete with you, so he's always been a little hesitant."

"The captain of the third squad came to invite me personally, and he seems to be having a very happy time there now."

It's really touching.

They were three classmates who were highly anticipated.

But in the end, it seems that I have lost the power to choose?
After all, the only one left now is Hinamori Momo.

After hearing this, the girl's expression naturally became more conflicted.

She raised her eyes nervously, carefully 'peeking' at Ichimaru Gin's expression.

"Um...are you worried about my lack of ability?"

The reason why Momo Hinamori could make such an unconfident statement is that she doesn't trust herself.

After all, the intensity of training in these two months is definitely no joke.

Renji had been transferred to the Sixth Division a month ago, and he finally got to know the relevant information about Rukia.

Kira Izuru was taken away by the captain of the third squad half a month ago, and now he is the only one left.

Rather than saying 'I persevered'.

Today, Hinamori Momo seems to be the one who was "left over".

This kind of mood really makes people feel uneasy.

In response to Hinamori Momo's anxious words, Ichimaru Gin remained silent for a moment.

Under normal circumstances, the vice-captain of the 5th Division, who is used to being sarcastic, would definitely not be stingy with his "aggression" at a time like this.

However, at this moment, Gin Ichimaru just chuckled.

He said in a calm tone. "Do you think so? Well, it's not that surprising."

"After all, judging from the facts, you are indeed the one who performed the most mediocre."

"I don't have the drive of Abarai, nor the keen senses of Kira Izuru."

"Compared to the other two, your characteristics seem to be completely insignificant and not even worth mentioning."

The more Ichimaru Gin spoke.

Hinamori Momo buried her head deeper and deeper.

Ashamed.

Apart from this, there are no other emotions now.

Hinamori Momo felt her breathing become short after she realized that she was unable to respond to other people's expectations.

just.

This time, Gin Ichimaru doesn't just want to launch a unilateral attack.

His tone suddenly changed at this moment.

"But that doesn't mean you're useless."

Ichimaru Gin slightly opened his eyes, his blue pupils focused on the girl, and at this moment, an outline called "emotion" emerged.

"Let me be clear, I don't think those two are that great."

"Not being able to stick with my training is a sign of impatience."

"And in my opinion... the so-called resilience is the most important quality."

Don't give up when you encounter difficulties.

Even if your limbs are broken and your emotions are broken.

You must still firmly believe in yourself and make the final resistance.

“Skills can be trained, and courage can be cultivated.”

"In my opinion, those are things that can be deliberately trained later in life."

After a pause, Ichimaru Gin spoke softly.

"Do you know why I do this screening?"

"No...I don't know..."

An expected answer.

This was also the response that Gin Ichimaru had been waiting for for a long time.

It is because of this that he was able to bring out his core ideas.

"Our duty in the Fifth Division is to provide support."

"Hinamori Momo, this means that the area we are heading to is likely to be one that we have never touched before."

"Being afraid and retreating is a normal reaction, but for the vice-captain, this is absolutely intolerable."

Therefore.

"I won't ask you to do anything, because that is meaningless. There is no end to learning. I just think..."

“You have to be able to understand the importance of perseverance.”

"Don't be afraid, because you are the vice-captain of the fifth division."

Simultaneously.

"Arima Shizuka will always stand behind you."

That's it.

Ichimaru Gin stood up.

He calmly took off the armband on his shoulder, walked around the desk, and stood in front of Hinamori Momo.

"I recognize your qualities and character, Hinamori Momo... You are the most suitable candidate for the vice-captain of the 5th Division."

An expression of surprise appeared on Hinamori Momo's face.

This made the parties feel somewhat helpless.

After all, I didn't give any prior warning when I came here today, and even during the communication, I just said something like "I want to tell you something in private."

Can the vice-captain's handover ceremony be held in private? !
As if he understood the other party's embarrassment, a smile appeared on Ichimaru Gin's face.

"Don't be too nervous. As I said before, this is just a simple exchange meeting. There's no need to be so tense."

"After all, in reality, whether to appoint a vice-captain or not is entirely up to the captain's own will, and it is completely possible to bypass the superiors."

Therefore.

"Take it, Hinamori Momo."

from now on.

"You are the vice-captain of the fifth squad."

(End of this chapter)