Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

For an organization like the Gotei 13, it is considered impolite for an ordinary captain to be absent from a meeting without a valid reason.

If a team leader doesn't show up, Yamamoto will hold him accountable.

Of course, if you're thick-skinned enough to get questioned, Yamamoto won't do anything to you.

For example, like Zaraki, if you don't want to come to work and clock in, then don't come. At worst, Yamamoto will beat you up with a wooden sword afterward.

For example, Byakuya Kuchiki could easily make up a family excuse to fool people.

Yamamoto will not take it seriously since you have a reason to deal with it.

In short, you have to save face.

However, Tengetsu Quezai is both the chairman and the captain of the meeting.

It's like a company boss becoming a security guard in the security department.

Even if the boss doesn't come to work every day, you, Yamamoto, a security captain, can't control Tengetsujasai.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto slowly opened his eyes.

"Captain Kuchiki, there's no need to rush."

"The purpose of this captain's meeting is to discuss the matter of the Amatsuki Chairman and the captain of the 13th Division."

He tapped his cane lightly on the floor.

【Boom! 】

A muffled thud.

The captains on both sides, whether it was the expressionless Kuchiki Byakuya or the arrogant Zaraki Kenpachi.

At this moment, everyone is focused on their own thoughts and feelings, entering a state of complete indifference, like a typical working person.

Yamamoto scanned the entire room and announced:

"From this day forward, Tengetsu Sussai is relieved of his post as captain of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13."

"Shikato Hakunsai is resigning from his position as vice-captain of the 13th Division."

The two short sentences exploded like a thunderclap in the silent First Division meeting room!

All the captains looked up abruptly, their faces filled with shock.

They had grown accustomed to the presence of Amatsuki Sukusai, the captain of the 13th Division, who had served as captain for nearly a thousand years.

Why did he suddenly step down now?

What exactly happened?

This feeling is like one day Captain-Commander Yamamoto and Captain Unohana suddenly announcing that they are stepping down as Captain-Commander and Captain of the Healing Team, respectively.

And the fact that there is no convincing successor to the captain is truly unsettling.

Anyone within the Seireitei system will be greatly affected by this.

Soi Fon was the first to step forward.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Why haven't our Covert Forces and the Shihōin family received any information about this? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Captain-Commander Yamamoto glanced at her, clearly displeased with the questioning.

He snorted coldly and said, "Once that guy from Tianyue Quezhai makes a decision, do you think he'll still go out of his way to notify you door-to-door?"

Then he realized he had spoken a bit too defiantly, so he softened his tone.

"But Soi Fon."

"He only voluntarily resigned from his position as captain of the 13th Division, but he remains the chairman of the Golden Seal Council."

"If you have any questions about his decision, you can go to the 13th Division and ask him yourself."

Hearing this, Soi Fon, Byakuya Kuchiki, and the other captains secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Tengetsu Chosai remains at the core of power in Seireitei, and no unforeseen events occur.

The handover of the 13th Division captain will not change the existing situation or structure.

Yamamoto scanned the faces of every captain present.

"Now that Tengetsu Sukusai has stepped down, the position of captain of the 13th Division is vacant."

"Start recommending candidates for the new captain of the 13th Division. Give me an answer as soon as possible."

"The Purification Squad cannot have a captain absent for an extended period of time."

"above."

After Yamamoto left, the captains exchanged glances, and the atmosphere in the First Division meeting room became subtle once again.

Without saying a word, they each left.

Since Yamamoto announced Tengetsu Sussai's resignation at the captains' meeting.

The once quiet 13th Division has become the liveliest place in the entire Seireitei.

Visitors came in droves.

The gifts they brought had filled the team's living room, but there was no sign of Tianyue Quezhai.

This kept the garrison officers, who were usually slacking off, very busy.

The elders and advisors of the Shihōin family also came to visit.

As one of the seats in the Golden Seal Conference, Tengetsu Chosai's operations over the past thousand years have long been deeply intertwined with the interests of the Shihōin family, a fact that even the Kuchiki family cannot match.

Every decision Tengetsu Sussai makes affects the future direction of the Shihōin family, especially after Yoruichi's departure, Tengetsu Sussai has become the backbone of the Shihōin family elders.

Kuchiki Byakuya, the head of the Kuchiki family, and Shiba Isshin, the current head of the family, are just making a brief appearance in the 13th Division.

Shiba Isshin had served as a captain in the 13th Division, and Tenzuki Susume was his former captain, so Shiba Isshin naturally had to do him the honor.

Most of the people were representatives from various noble families in the Central Forty-Six Chambers.

Their faces were plastered with humble and obsequious smiles, and their words were sweeter than honey.

They showered the Tianyue Council Chairman with compliments and expressed deep regret over his decision to step down as captain.

Then they would subtly probe the real reasons for Tianyue Quezhai's resignation and his future plans.

How could the officials possibly know Tianyue Quezhai's specific plans? They just exchanged pleasantries and small talk to gloss over the matter.

He secretly groaned inwardly.

Communicating with nobles is exhausting, and what will I do without the protection of Tianyue Quezhai in the future?

These people were less there to deliver gifts and more there to test the Tianyue Que Zhai on orders.

Tianyue Quezhai's approach to dealing with these insignificant people was very simple: he simply refused to see anyone.

It wasn't until dusk on the seventh day, when the last visitor from the noble family had also left, that this continued.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window lattice, casting long shadows on the tatami mats.

As dusk fell, Shikato Hakunsai stretched lazily and slumped heavily onto the soft cushion with a groan.

"Ugh, I'm so tired!"

"These people are really annoying. Dealing with them is less satisfying than having a fight with a fake one."

"Chūzhai, aren't you going to say goodbye to Gin and the others?"

"Everyone has their own life, there's no need to do these unnecessary things."

Rokuto Hakuunzai looked around the familiar reception room, his eyes filled with memories.

Amatsuki Sukusai didn't feel any sense of belonging to the 13th Division. He had secured his position as the vice-captain of the 4th Division and then the captain of the 13th Division through his own efforts.

Before becoming captain, I felt like I wasn't eating at the table of power; after becoming captain, I found the rules and responsibilities troublesome. It's true what they say, it's all a trap.

However, he was very clear about one thing: dwelling on the past would stop him from moving forward.

This is a creed that Tianyue Quezhai has adhered to from a thousand years ago to the present.

"Speaking of which..."

"Where will we live after we step down? You've lived in this 13th Division barracks for over a thousand years, and even though I haven't been a vice-captain for very long, I've still lived here for several hundred years."

"It's really hard to see you leave so suddenly."

Tianyue Quezhai was sitting by the window, slowly wiping the teapot.

He simply said, "If you still have an obsession with the title of captain, I can recommend you to Yamamoto so that you can become the new captain of the 13th Division."

With his current reputation and influence, coupled with the strength and experience of Lu Qu Bayunzhai himself.

If Tengetsu Sukusai makes the suggestion, then it's practically a done deal for Shikatori Hakunsai to become the captain.

Upon hearing this, Shiroto Hakunzhai was taken aback at first, then jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

She glared at him, hands on her hips, looking furious.

He walked a few steps to Tianyue Quezhai, bent down and placed his hands on Tianyue Quezhai's shoulders, and said:

"what?"

"Are you kidding me! I don't want to!"

"I became the vice-captain because you are the captain! If you were no longer the captain, what would be the point of me staying here? Am I just going to fight against myself?"

"Tianyue Quezhai, let me tell you, you're not getting rid of your vice-captain! I'll follow you wherever you go! Don't think you can just retire and live a carefree life on your own!"

Seeing her exasperated yet incredibly serious expression, Tianyue Quezhai finally couldn't help but laugh.

This girl with glasses has really revealed her arrogant side; it's hilarious.

"Um, actually I really want to ask, which shop in Rukongai made your glasses? The quality is really good."

"ha?????"

Seeing that Lu Quba Yunzhai was about to explode, Tianyue Quezhai decided not to tease her for the time being.

He put down the teapot and shrugged.

"Alright, alright, whatever makes you happy. There's no point in me continuing to be the captain of Bayunzhai."