Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 433 Shutara Senjumaru: Let Unohana come back as the captain of the Fourth Division!

It was midnight, in the First Division's headquarters.

All the team leaders gathered here.

Shutara Senjumaru, who had looked miserable before, has now regained her noble and elegant demeanor, and you can't tell at all that she was beaten up by the Undying King.

On the contrary, Kyoraku Shunsui was wrapped in bandages, with a splint on his arm, and looked very sad with a bruised and swollen face.

"Give us a report on the situation of each squad," Yamamoto Genryusai said after turning his gaze away from the squad leaders.

"The Eleventh Division suffered heavy losses, with Kenpachi Genryu sacrificing his life in the line of duty," said Chojiro Sasakibe, speaking first.

He held a list in his hand and read it aloud one by one; it was the list of those who had died in the 11th Division.

The Eleventh Division can be said to be the most powerful of the Gotei 13, with the strongest among them. Especially in the past few hundred years, it was always Hana who was the captain, which suppressed the talented people in the Eleventh Division and prevented them from rising to prominence. In the past few hundred years, it is not only Kenpachi Genryu who has reached the captain level.

During Hana's tenure as captain, the 11th Division's vice-captain, third seat, fourth seat, and fifth seat all possessed the power of Bankai, but since Hana didn't intervene, they couldn't make a name for themselves.

Later, Sister Hua quit and went to the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy to become the head of the Dao Department. Vice Captain Yan Liujianba overpowered the other competitors to take the position.

And what happened? He was only in charge for a few days, less than a year, before he died in the line of duty.

He also became the first captain in the history of the Eleventh Division to die in battle.

Furthermore, in the previous battles, the Eleventh Division fought bravely and recklessly, and the Third and Fifth Seats, who later mastered Bankai, all perished in the process.

From this perspective, the losses suffered by the Gotei 13 were more severe than they appeared on the surface.

"I hereby order the promotion of Kai Torajiro, the former fourth seat of the 11th Division, to the position of captain of the 11th Division. Replenish the 11th Division's ranks as soon as possible and restore its fighting strength." After Yamamoto Genryusai finished speaking, he looked at the other captains and asked, "What do you think?"

The other team leaders naturally had no objections and nodded in approval of the plan.

Chojiro Sasakibara made a note of the matter and planned to make arrangements for it later.

Then Kiryuu Hikifune stepped forward with a regretful expression and said, "The Third Division Captain, Norabei, is seriously injured and cannot be cured. His left arm has been severed, his spiritual core is damaged, his spiritual pressure has plummeted, and his Zanpakuto has broken. He can no longer serve as the captain."

Upon hearing Kiryu's words, the captains' expressions all showed regret.

Norabei seems to be quite popular; he has a very good relationship with several captains and is also very strong.

After all, he really did survive the Immortal King.

Having one's left arm severed isn't a major problem; Soul Society has produced its share of "one-armed sword masters." However, damage to the spiritual core, a sudden drop in spiritual pressure, and the breaking of the Zanpakuto are significant issues.

In particular, if it cannot be cured, it means that Norabei can no longer use Bankai-level power, and therefore cannot continue to serve as captain.

"Captain Nora used to complain about wanting to take a break from the team, so now you've got your wish, right?" Kyoraku Shunsui said deliberately, seeing that the atmosphere was a bit somber.

Ukitake Jushiro paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Yes, Captain Nora said he'd been wanting to retire from the team, get married, and have children for a long time. This time, his wish can be fulfilled."

After a moment of silence, Yamamoto Genryusai said, "I hereby order the Third Division Captain, Norabei, to take a leave of absence and be transferred to the position of Professor of Cultural Studies at the Shinigami Academy."

The importance of the Shinigami Academy is evident at this moment.

This place not only provides manpower for the Gotei 13, but also serves as a retirement home for some important members who are unable to continue fulfilling their duties for various reasons.

In this respect, Yamamoto Genryusai was quite humane.

He won't abandon his trusted lieutenants once they've lost their value; he'll at least provide them with a worry-free life.

"Is there anyone in the Third Division qualified to succeed as captain?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked Chojiro Sasakibe.

Chojiro Sasaki shook his head upon hearing this and said, "No, the third division lieutenant, Tsurugi Ryu, did not master the power of Bankai, and the third and fourth seats were also killed in action."

Yamamoto Genryusai then turned to the other captains and asked, "Do any of you have qualified men under your command?"

The next second, everyone's eyes turned to Shutara Senjumaru.

Although Shutara Senjumaru was not a member of the original Gotei 13, she was a very senior captain. She was already famous in the Soul Society long before the Gotei 13 was established.

Later, after defeating the Quincy led by Yhwach in the Gotei 13, and experiencing the internal strife caused by Saito Immortal, they were short of manpower. Yamamoto Genryusai personally went to invite them, and that's how Shutara Senjumaru joined the Gotei 13.

This is why Shutara Senjumaru has been in power for a long time. In addition, he is very strong and has been stationed in the 10th Division for a long time. His vice-captains are also veterans who have mastered Bankai.

"Why are you all staring at me?" Shutara Senjumaru frowned slightly, her eyes showing some displeasure.

"Captain Shutara, if I remember correctly, Vice-Captain Renzan has mastered Bankai for quite some time now, hasn't he?" Tenseiin Chika asked.

Renzan Maou, the vice-captain of Shutara Senjumaru, is a veteran who has mastered Bankai and possesses captain-level strength.

With his seniority, having served as vice-captain for so long, and possessing the power of Bankai, he is qualified to be transferred to the Third Division as captain.

"If Renzan leaves, will you take over the management of the 10th Division?" Shutara Senjumaru asked confidently.

Tenshoin Chika paused, then said with a surprised expression, "You're the captain of the 10th Division."

"How could I possibly have time to concern myself with such trivial matters?" Shutara Senjumaru glanced at Tenshoin Chika and said, "In short, Renzan is out of the question."

Upon hearing this, Kyoraku Shunsui tentatively asked, "Captain Shutara, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to block Vice-Captain Renzan's promotion like this? Won't he feel resentful?"

Shutara Senjumaru remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, but without any hesitation, he immediately took out the Hell Butterfly and contacted Renzan Maou.

A moment later, Renzan Maou's voice came from the Hell Butterfly: "Captain? What is it?"

"What are you doing?" Shutara Senjumaru asked casually.

"Our 10th Division suffered considerable losses in the previous riots, and I'm dealing with it now," said Renzan Maou.

"Do you want to become the captain of the Third Division?" Shutara Senjumaru interrupted without listening further and asked directly.

There was a moment of silence on Hell Butterfly's side, then Renzan Maou said, "If possible..."

"Then it's settled." Shutara Senjumaru said, his brows furrowing slightly.

"No, what I mean is, please forgive me for declining if it's possible," Renzan Maou quickly explained.

These words made Shutara Senjumaru raise an eyebrow, his expression brightening instantly. He said with satisfaction, "At least you have some self-awareness. Someone like you, if you were to leave my protection, might be buried by the army one day."

Renzan Maou was speechless upon hearing this, and said helplessly, "Yes, yes, thank you for protecting me all these years."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Clearly, Renzan Maou greatly respects Captain Shutara Senjumaru, and at the same time, he understands that given Shutara Senjumaru's personality, if he were to leave the 10th Division, the 10th Division would come to a standstill.

Without saying much, Shutara Senjumaru put away the Hell Butterfly and looked at Kyoraku Shunsui, asking, "Is there anything else you want to say?"

With a bruised and swollen face, Kyoraku Shunsui shook his head with a wry smile and said, "That's all."

Yamamoto Genryusai glanced at Shutara Senjumaru, weighed the situation in his mind, and felt that with this guy's style of doing things, if the 10th Division was left unattended, it would definitely cause trouble. So he gave up the idea of ​​transferring him to Renzan Masao.

In fact, whether it's Kuchiki Ginrei, Tenseiin Chika, or Shihouin Ryouya, they all have members under their command who are capable enough to serve as captains. After all, they are from great noble families, so they have that kind of foundation.

But they didn't say anything, because they both knew very well that this was something that shouldn't be done, and couldn't be done.

It's best not to stick your hands out too far in the Gotei 13.

Even Tenjingin Chika was considering whether she should also take a break from the team.

Looking at the tragic end of the Tsuna-Yayo family, although they reaped what they sowed, how can you say that the Tenshoin family, having left the vortex of the Gotei 13, would still be a high-ranking noble family? Instead, staying here would bring them no benefit other than a battle of wits with Yamamoto Genryusai.

In this situation, how could she possibly continue to raise the bet?

Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, Hikifune Kiryu, and others also did not have suitable candidates.

Seeing this, Yamamoto Genryusai said, "In that case, Izumi Katsu, the fourth seat of the First Division, will be transferred to the position of captain of the Third Division."

Yamamoto Genryusai's First Division has few members, but they are very powerful, and almost all of the seat officers have mastered the power of Bankai.

This was also a way for Yamamoto Genryusai to prepare captains for the Gotei 13, and an important reliance for him to firmly hold the position of Captain-Commander.

Although Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro were both his personal disciples, they did not become captains immediately after joining the Gotei 13.

Both of them had served as captains in the First Division before officially taking over when vacancies were filled.

Seeing this, the others had nothing to object to and all agreed.

"The Fourth Division Captain, Tsunayoshi Tokinada, is one of the masterminds behind this turmoil. I hereby dismiss him from his position as Fourth Division Captain. Do any of you recommend a successor?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked in a deep voice.

There weren't any suitable people in the Third Division, let alone the Fourth Division.

None of the captains spoke, but Shutara Senjumaru pondered for a moment, as if he had come up with a good idea. He raised a skeletal arm and said, "How about Unohana Yachiru?"

"Huh?" Kyoraku Shunsui exclaimed in surprise, somewhat flustered, "Unohana-senpai?"

"Why are you so surprised? Looking at the Soul Society, although she's a freakish killer, her skills are also top-notch, aren't they? The Fourth Division is perfect for her," said Shutara Senjumaru.

Jushiro Ukitake's expression was also somewhat awkward.

Speaking of which, because Sister Hua's previous style of doing things was too wild, no captain here hadn't been slashed by her, so everyone had a certain psychological shadow on Sister Hua.

Finally, Hana took a break from the team and became a teacher at the Shinigami Academy. During this time, Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, and the others felt much less pressure. At least they wouldn't run into Hana during meetings and be taken to "spar".

And it's only been a short time? They're already recalling Sister Hua to the team. We'll be seeing each other all the time. What if she gets dragged into another sparring match? Who's going to take responsibility?

"Well, if I remember correctly, it was about ten years ago, the top student who graduated from the Shinigami Academy," Jushiro Ukitake quickly said.

"Right, right, Yamada Seinosuke!" Kyoraku Shunsui exclaimed, as if remembering something. "Isn't he also very skilled in Bankai?

"But Seinosuke Yamada did not join the Gotei 13 after graduation," Kiryu Hikifune said upon hearing this.

"I know. He opened a clinic in Rukongai, specializing in treating the common people of Rukongai, and also cultivating his Dao on the side. He's a pretty good person," said Zhu Shiba Zhengyuan.

Yamamoto Genryusai pondered for a moment and said, "Then let's put the position of captain of the fourth division on hold for now. Juro, go and ask Yamada Seinosuke if he has any plans in this regard."

"Yes, Captain-Commander," Jushiro Ukitake replied immediately.

(End of this chapter)