Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Thanks to Kenpachi Kushiyashiki using his last bit of strength to stop them before he died, an internal conflict caused by the Eleventh Division members was averted.

The second is the ninth generation Kenpachi, Gosuke Kenpachi.

This Kenpachi is the unlucky guy who was killed by Onige Kenpachi.

After becoming Kenpachi, Souya Azajo wanted to transform the residents of Rukongai into weapons of war to defeat Hueco Mundo, but he realized that the Soul King did not want him to do so, so he surrendered and was imprisoned in Avici Hell.

Kenpachi Gosuke was originally the vice-captain of the 11th Division.

Souichi Shiro was also imprisoned. He mastered Bankai and became unchallenged, directly inheriting Kenpachi's title and the position of captain of the 11th Division.

He served as captain for decades, and finally died by the sword of Oni Genjo, who came from Rukongai.

If Souichi Masaki's methods were despised by the Eleventh Division members, then Kenpachi Gosuke's problem was simply a lack of strength.

Oni Yanjo's Zanpakuto ability is simply head-on confrontation; he doesn't have the ingenuity to scheme against people.

This only shows that there is indeed a gap in the two people's overall strength.

After a long silence, Yamamoto spoke:

"In that case, I hereby appoint Aozaki Mayuki as the eleventh Kenpachi. After the captains' meeting, I will personally report to the Central 46."

Standing by the room, Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

The title of "Strongest Swordsman in Soul Society" fell to him in such a muddled way.

He knew his own limitations; even if he earned the title of Kenpachi, he was still far from being the strongest swordsman in Soul Society!

With my current strength, I'm good enough to deal with ordinary captains like Kensei Muguruma...

Aozaki Mayuki gently shook her head, sighing that the journey was long and arduous, and the path to becoming a strong person still required continuous climbing and progress.

Yamamoto tapped his cane on the ground again, winked at his two favorite disciples in the crowd, and continued:

"Next, let's discuss the succession of the Eleventh Division Captain. Does anyone have a suitable candidate?"

Kyoraku Shunsui understood immediately, his tone somewhat nonchalant:

"Old man, no offense, but is there any need to discuss this issue?"

"Since True Moon has become Kenpachi, let's just make him the captain."

"For the next thousand years, Kenpachi will be the captain of the 11th Division."

"Hasn't this always been how the Eleventh Division has always operated? There's no need to break the rules now!"

Yamamoto said solemnly, "The ceremony for the succession of the captain of the Eleventh Division must be conducted in the presence of the Eleventh Division members!"

Kyoraku Shunsui waved his hand.

"Are you sure it was Shinju who killed Oni Ichijo? Who in the Gotei 13 is more qualified than you to decide whether Shinju can become the captain of the 11th Division?"

“But the Third Seat of the Moon has not yet mastered Bankai…” Yamamoto said, frowning.

"I don't recall that the selection criteria for captain didn't include the requirement of mastering Bankai, right?"

Jushiro Ukitake looked thoughtful.

Chapter 117 The Gift

Kyoraku Shunsui chimed in:

"That's true. There's no mandatory requirement for the selection captains. It's just that Bankai usually represents the power of a Shinigami, which is why it has become an unspoken rule for the selection captains."

"But then again, the fact that Third Seat Shingetsu defeated Kenpachi Onigenjo shows that he is strong enough to be a captain. So what does it matter if he can use Bankai or not?"

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Besides, the Eleventh Division is a special case, and becoming a captain doesn't necessarily require learning Bankai."

Everyone was stunned by his words and stared at him with strange expressions.

Good heavens, no wonder he is the Captain's prized student.

You're the one who says we should follow the rules, and you're the one who says we should be flexible. You get to say everything, what can we say?!

Yamamoto nodded slightly, looked at everyone with a kind expression, and asked:

What are your thoughts, everyone?

With your power and status, do you three really need to say so much to us? What opinions could we possibly have?

Hirako Shinji and the others were speechless.

“I agree with Captain Kyoraku’s statement.” Yoruichi Shihouin was the first to express her support. “I believe that Third Seat Shingetsu is capable of serving as the captain of the Eleventh Division.”

Captains Unohana Retsu, Hikifune Kiryu, Shiba Isshin, and Kuchiki Ginrei nodded in agreement.

Including Yamamoto and his apprentice, there were now eight captains supporting Aozaki Mazuki as the captain of the 11th Division.

Moreover, they are the eight strongest and highest-ranking captains among the Gotei 13!

Hirako Shinji, Aikawa Raobu, Rokusha Kensei, and Iba Senteki thought for a moment and then agreed.

As for the person involved, Aozaki Mayuki... he was still completely bewildered!

"Congratulations, you've become the third seat of Shingetsu! No, you should be called Captain Shingetsu!"

Stepping out of the First Division barracks, Aozaki Mayuki was pulled back to reality by the bold and cheerful older sister voice.

"Ms. Kiryu!" Aozaki Mayuki nodded in acknowledgment. "Is there something you need?"

"Do you have time this weekend? I'd like to learn how to cook, and since you've become the team leader, I'd like to give you a gift."

"This gift, even if it's not extremely precious, is something that most people would only dream of."

Kiryu glanced at Aozaki Mayuki, her eyes filled with a hopeful inquiry, revealing a "charming" smile that she herself was unaware of.

Aozaki Mayuki saw the longing for delicious food in her eyes.

However, he was intrigued by Kiryu's words and asked curiously, "What gift?"

"You'll see when you get here. I'll never let you down," Kiryu said confidently.

…………

The 13th Gotei 13 (Seireitei Gotei 13).

The 12th Division barracks.

Two long white robes fluttered gently. Aozaki Mayuki exhaled a breath of stale air, winked at the elegant beauty who was taking her measurements, and the latter smiled with satisfaction.

The elegant beauty had a beautiful face and pale skin. She had medium-length black hair with a side-parted fringe, wore elaborate gold hair ornaments, and was draped in a white shawl with buckles. She had six golden arms behind her.

Looking at her barely clothed reflection in the mirror, at the Shutara Senjumaru gestures she was making on her body, and at the gloating Kiryu Hikifune standing behind her, Aozaki Mayuki sighed helplessly:

"I really don't know what I, a mere captain, have done to deserve having a captain's uniform custom-made for me by royal agents."

"By the way, aren't royal agents supposed to live in the Spirit King's Palace? Can they just go down to the mortal realm at will?"

He has received a lot of recognition and is actually very confident in his body. He is like a certain Gilgamesh who says, "There is nothing about my body that I should be ashamed of."

But being so honest with a woman he wanted to give his heart to upon first meeting still made him feel a little shy.

"Of course not. The procedures for the Zero Division to descend to the mortal realm are very complicated. However, I am here on a mission."

Shutara Senjumaru glanced at Aozaki Mayuki, smiled and nodded, seemingly very satisfied with the clothes hanger.

"Kiryu has been selected for the Zero Squad, so I've come to fetch her to the Spirit King Palace."

"I see." Aozaki Mayuki nodded, indicating her understanding.

To travel between Seireitei and Soul Society, one needs not only the "King's Key," a body constructed from the power of the Soul King, but also a vehicle that looks like a giant pillar and is called the Heavenly Pillar Chariot.

This tool is only possessed by the Spirit King Palace; it is not capable of movement itself and requires external force to propel it.

The Shiba family possesses the means to reach the Spirit King Palace, which is to launch the Heavenly Pillar Carriage to the Spirit King Palace using the Flower Crane Cannon, but the Shiba family does not own the Heavenly Pillar Carriage.

Thinking of this, Aozaki Mayuki suddenly frowned.

He wanted to spend more time with Hikifune Kiryu, and now was a crucial moment for the two to get closer!

"So, Kiryu-san is going to the Spirit King's Palace soon? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Shutara Senjumaru said meaningfully, "What's your relationship with Kirito? Why are you so agitated..."

Aozaki Mayuki smiled slightly: "I've been teaching Kiryu-san how to cook lately, and there are still many dishes I haven't taught her yet!"

“Xiao Zhenyue is right.”

Kiryu laughed heartily, placed his hands on his shoulders, and said in a hearty manner,

"But don't worry, Shinjumaru. Senjumaru arrived at Seireitei ahead of time. There's still plenty of time before I go to the Soul King's Palace. That should be enough time for me to learn cooking."

Shutara Senjumaru pondered for a moment and said:

"Actually, I also find it a bit strange. When I went to the Spirit King Palace, the members of the Zero Division did not come to pick me up so early."

"At that time, I only stayed in Seireitei for a few days before going up to the Rei-o Palace."

“This situation is special, but since it is the will of the Spirit King, I, as a royal agent, shall obey.”

"I'm getting bored at the Spirit King's Palace anyway, so I might as well take a vacation back to Seireitei."

Shutara Senjumaru chuckled.

"Judging from your expressions, you seem to have a very good relationship?"

"That's right, Zhenyue is my inseparable best friend. He has given me a lot of help on my journey of exploring life."

Kiryu licked his lips, seemingly remembering Aozaki Mayuki's cooking, and his mouth watered.

Shutara Senjumaru retorted, "Only you would describe cooking in such a sophisticated way!"

"You two are practically inseparable. In a few years, you'll be heading to the Spirit King's Palace, and then you'll have to part ways with him."

Hikifune Kiryu smiled and said:

"I'm not worried about that. With Xiaozhenyue's talent, it's only a matter of time before she gets promoted to the Zero Squad. Then we can be together again!"

Shutara Senjumaru asked curiously:

"Judging from this kid's appearance, he shouldn't be very old. It's rare to see such a young captain, but to say that he will definitely be able to enter the Zero Division is too hasty, isn't it?"

Kiryu crossed his arms, raised his head proudly, and said, "You're new to Seireitei and don't know yet, but Shinjuku is only in her early twenties and is already a third-rank Spirit Master."

"Not only that, but just recently, Mazuki defeated Kenpachi Onigenjo, the former captain of the 11th Division, without even learning Bankai!"