I'm really not the number one slacker in Soul Society.

However, judging from the participants' mental state, the time spent was quite worthwhile.

The large-scale promotion of personnel after the war inspired many soldiers. Although it sounds strange, many people only realized today that being able to fight could lead to promotion.

The Soul Society has been at peace for too long, to the point that they have forgotten that in the promotion system of the Gotei 13, battle merits are quite important. Apart from the 11th and 13th Divisions, the usual practice now is to build up connections through clerical work, occasionally be sent to the human world to kill a couple of Hollows to increase practical experience, and then slowly climb up the ranks. The situation of being promoted for making great contributions like today has not occurred for many years.

As a result, a whole group of them came.

This has led many people to start planning big moves. They dare not even think about enemies at the captain level, but they are still quite willing to negotiate with enemies like the Great Hollow.

There's a shortage of manpower right now, so as long as you can make great contributions, what's there to worry about in terms of status!

It's easy to imagine that the Fourth Division will be extremely busy for some time to come.

Standing in the formation of the Eighth Division, Mima sighed and casually rubbed Nanao's head.

The girl looked very nervous, and even her reactions were slow; it took her several seconds to react.

During Shunsui's operation, a promotion event was temporarily added – Ise Nanao will become the seventh seat of the Eighth Division.

"Don't be nervous," Mi Zhen whispered. "If you really can't figure it out, you can try to think of everyone else as a carrot—that way you can speak smoothly."

"Huh? That won't do."

"Believe me, this method works very well."

"Yes...really?"

Qixu pondered how to treat the audience like radishes, while Chunshui gave him a helpless glare—but didn't object.

Given the number of attendees, it wouldn't be appropriate to just let the newly promoted individuals go up, receive their plaques, and leave. Therefore, some acceptance speeches and other similar segments were arranged. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly Komamura Sajin and Aizen Sosuke performing their Bankai in front of everyone.

That's a rare and grand spectacle, and most people are really looking forward to it.

A little later, the old man, who had recovered from his injuries three days ago, slowly walked up to the makeshift platform and tapped the ground with his cane. The formation, which had been filled with faint conversations, immediately fell silent, so quiet that you could almost hear a pin drop.

Mi Zhen sighed, scratched his face, and watched as the old man on the platform began to read the opening remarks from the script—the content was basically the same as all the conferences, full of clichés with virtually no nutritional value.

An old man on stage was telling inspirational stories to a large group of people in the audience.

It always feels like I was listening to the principal give a speech in my past life... and the old man was indeed the principal of the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy.

In short, it looks familiar, very familiar.

The old man spoke very slowly, taking more than ten minutes to finish his opening remarks—this kind of thing really depends on its effectiveness. Although Mima found it boring, most of the Shinigami around him were excited, and some were even moved to tears.

"Now, let's officially begin today's inauguration ceremony."

The old man tapped his cane on the ground again.

Then he stuffed the manuscript into his pocket, looked around at the audience, and began calling out names one by one.

"As you all know, recently, seven captains of our Gotei 13 have defected and disappeared. Subsequently, Seireitei has encountered a powerful enemy, and it is urgent to promote manpower. Therefore, I have summoned you all here today to witness the appointment of three captains, one vice-captain, and several seated officers."

"First, Watanabe Yama, who swiftly carried out the captain's orders and made a great contribution by preventing further damage to the Seireitei when a powerful enemy invaded it."

The old man nodded to him, and Mi Zhen immediately used a teleportation technique to reach the high platform and stand behind the old man.

"After being recommended by the captain and many members, and after evaluation, Watanabe Yama was found to have the strength to match the position of vice-captain. Therefore, with the consent of the 46th Division, he was promoted to vice-captain of the 8th Division."

After announcing the completion, Mi Zhen immediately bowed and said, "I am truly grateful."

Then he bowed to the Grim Reapers below the stage, stepped back a few paces, and silently awaited further developments.

To be honest, the old man's gaze was a bit piercing...

It's somewhat similar to a homeroom teacher seeing a bright but mischievous student with excellent grades—they feel both fondness and annoyance, a rather contradictory feeling.

"Gin Ichimaru saved many lives during this disaster. After evaluation, he is indeed highly skilled and has been promoted to the fourth seat of the Third Division."

"Isaba Tetsuzaemon has been promoted to the third seat of the 7th Division due to..."

"Kaname Tosen... is promoted to the fifth seat of the Ninth Division."

"Ise Nanao... promoted to the seventh seat of the eighth division."

Several officials who had been promoted also came up to the platform. Fortunately, Nanao had worked very hard in her Shunpo training and managed not to embarrass herself in this situation.

However, everyone still looked at her with rather strange eyes.

Then comes the main event!

"Sui Fon, recommended by the Sixth Division Captain Kuchiki Ginrei, certified by the three officers of the Second Division, and tested by the three captains including myself, has been confirmed to possess captain-level strength." The old man of the mountain shifted his gaze to the Second Division's ranks and solemnly said, "Therefore, he is promoted to captain of the Second Division."

To be honest, the fact that Kuchiki Ginrei was the one who recommended Soi Fon is... quite interesting.

Although they almost broke off relations and fought to the death one moment, they were still very accommodating when it came to asking each other for favors afterward. This is the complex nature of aristocratic society.

Soi Fon appeared on the stage and bowed, saying, "As you command, I, Soi Fon, will not fail the Captain-Commander's trust."

The old man nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to the next person!

"Komamura Sajin, due to his bravery in battle and numerous outstanding achievements, has been promoted from the third seat of the 7th Division to the captain of the 7th Division. His strength has been tested by the three captains present, and he is undoubtedly captain-level!"

The tall figure from the Seventh Division came up to the stage, silently knelt down before the old man, and said in a muffled voice, "Thank you, Lord Yuan Liuzhai."

And then the last person!

"The former vice-captain of the Fifth Division, Aizen Sousuke, has been promoted to captain of the Fifth Division due to the defection of the Fifth Division captain, which left the captain's position vacant."

As soon as the old man finished speaking, the wind began to blow.

Aizen stepped onto the stage, humbly and politely greeting the old man and everyone else, his smile as warm as a spring breeze.

It gave Mi Zhen goosebumps.

Looking around... a silver-haired child and a blind man with a dreadlock head were standing on the stage, making one's vision go black.

Now, Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname from the East Front have all become high-ranking officials.

Add to that the vice-captain Yama, and the number of traitors in the Gotei 13... has completely exceeded the limit!

The Seireitei is doomed sooner or later...

According to the procedure, the next step should be for Aizen and Komamura Sajin to demonstrate their Bankai, followed by a speech from each of the promoted individuals, after which the conference will conclude.

Thinking about it carefully... it's actually quite boring.

As expected, after the old man's explanation, everyone's expectations reached their peak.

Then, Komamura Sajin slowly stepped forward.

Unlike the eloquent Aizen, Komamura Sajin was a man of few words. He walked to the front of the platform with firm and powerful steps, nodded slightly to the Shinigami below, and then got straight to the point.

"Master Yuan Liuzhai, please allow me to make a fool of myself."

He bowed to the old man behind him, and after receiving an affirmative answer, he drew his knife and shouted loudly.

"Please step back a bit, everyone. My Bankai has a wide range, so please be careful not to get hurt."

The Grim Reapers stirred for a moment, then quickly obeyed and cleared a large open space.

Komamura Sajin didn't waste any words!

The next second, a pale red spiritual pressure erupted from his body.

"Swastika · Black Rope Heavenly Punishment Ming..."

But before he could finish speaking, a huge bang came from the Xilingmen.

Everyone turned to look, and then they saw a shocking scene—of course, those who weren't strong enough probably couldn't see it.

On the other side of Xiling Gate, a huge body, more than ten meters tall, along with two broken giant axes, flew high into the air, followed by a backward parabolic motion, flying hundreds of meters before crashing heavily to the ground.

That's the gatekeeper of the Western Spirit Gate... Ichikanban Jidanbo!

If he was defeated, then that means...

The next instant, a scorching and sharp spiritual pressure shot into the sky!

It swept in like a storm, heading towards the headquarters!

It's definitely at the captain level or even higher... but it's extremely unfamiliar—meaning... it's an intruder!

Everyone's face changed suddenly!

The only difference was in their expressions.

The bewildered Unohana, and the dumbfounded Mima.

Isn't that Zaraki's spiritual pressure...?

Mi Zhen's lips twitched twice.

As expected of you, your entrance was always impressive.

The old man standing on the platform narrowed his eyes and immediately placed his aged hand on the hilt of the knife.

The captains and officers, realizing what was happening, shouted warnings and drew their swords in unison.

But before the soldiers could even form a battle formation, a golden storm swept in.

The spiritual pressure light, almost solidified, surged like flames, and the aftershocks easily destroyed the already unrepaired street, leaving it in a mess.

Then the light dissipated.

A burly man carried a girl on his back, holding a tattered, jagged Zanpakuto in his hand.

He looked fearlessly at the death gods who were standing by, and shouted loudly in his booming voice.

"I am Kenpachi from Zaraki!"

Chapter 148: There are four Kenpachi on the field, they're about to go in!

Zaraki slung his sword over his shoulder, glanced around, his gaze lingering on Unohana's face for a moment before locking onto Oni Genjo, who was wearing the 11th Division Captain's haori.

"Hand over your head."

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

This seems to be...my fault?

Mima pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized—if he hadn't gone to fight Zaraki, this guy probably wouldn't have come to Seireitei so quickly. Instead, he would have found Oni Genjo in Rukongai sometime in the daytime, killed him in a few strokes, and then become the captain of the 11th Division.

This is how it turned out...

But it seems... there's nothing wrong with it?