Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

Chapter 84: Rising

84.

Yamamoto didn't respond to Rurichiyo's question for a while. The Gotei 13 was established by him a thousand years ago. Although the nobles have had a strong influence on some squads over the past thousand years, every captain has been appointed with his approval. But now...

The incident involving Aizen had just come out. All three captains who defected were Yamamoto's subordinates!

In particular, none of them are death gods related to the nobility, they are all of commoner origin.

If the 1th Chamber had not been rebuilt so quickly, and the internal strife among the nobles had lasted longer, Yamamoto's situation would have been better. (Note )

However, the redistribution of interests among the nobles has now been achieved with unexpected efficiency...

Seeing that Captain Yamamoto didn't speak, Nayura said, "The three captains who defected are the third squad responsible for 'support', the fifth squad responsible for 'rescue', and the ninth squad responsible for 'prison', right?"

"Yes, the mastermind is the captain of the Fifth Division," Yamamoto replied.

"In this way, the responsibilities for support and rescue are now vacant... Isn't this bad?" Tsunayashiro Murao said sarcastically.

"With the current structure of the Gotei 13, with each division's vice-captains in office, it's enough to keep basic duties running," Yamamoto replied, still calmly.

Although Yamamoto is in a passive position now and cannot directly exercise his right to speak, in his heart, he does not want to allow the nobles to stuff people into Team 13 at this juncture, otherwise... there will be greater hidden dangers in the future!

When Yilong heard what Yamamoto said, he naturally supported it: "That's right, like this captain Ukitake, he often claims to be sick, and the responsibilities within the team are all performed by Omaeda Kichiyo, and nothing has happened in all these years."

Ukitake: ...

"What a joke! At this point, do you still think that the three deputy captains whose suspicions have not yet been cleared can be trusted?" Murao slammed the table.

"Almonds? What almonds? Almonds cannot be washed, otherwise the smell will be weak." The old man of the Yagyu family didn't hear clearly again, and Yushiro, who was sitting next to him, hurriedly whispered to explain.

"Come to think of it, the vice-captains of those defected captains also had some unusual moves before, right?" Kuchiki Masumi said bluntly at this time - she was not speaking for anyone, she was just summarizing the reports from all parties and stating the facts.

Hinamori Momo had previously stabbed Ukitake Jushiro, Kira Izuru fought with Matsumoto Rangiku when Aizen severely injured Hitsugaya, Hisagi Shuhei fought with Ayase Yumichika who wanted to interfere with the execution...

Among them, only Shuhei's behavior can be considered "explainable" - after all, no one knew at the time that the execution was a false order from Aizen, so it was reasonable to stop interfering with the execution at this time... and everyone did the same!

It's just that his captain is the defected Tosen Yaoi, so he is more suspicious than others.

Kira Izuru was rescued by Ichimaru Gin when he was in solitary confinement, and then he actually attacked Matsumoto Rangiku.

What? He did this because he believed Ichimaru Gin's words and mistakenly thought that Hitsugaya and Ukitake were the masterminds?

This excuse is a bit weak.

Not to mention Hinamori Momo...

If she hadn't been seriously injured by Aizen, she should have been locked up in the [Maggot Nest] right now!

"I think they were also deceived. After all, he is their captain. In our Gotei 13, the captain and the vice-captain have a very close subordinate relationship. It is understandable that the vice-captain would be hindered by emotions..." Yilong once again spoke up for his comrades.

but……

There are always some petty-minded nobles who think that Ichiryu is saying that there is serious collusion within the Gotei 13, and that superiors and subordinates are deeply bound together. This is true between the captain-general and the captain, and between the captain and the vice-captain. There is no "orders from above" at all!

Nayura tapped the table lightly with her fingers and continued, "In other words, the power mechanism of the Gotei 13 is problematic now?" Although she looked small, she gave people a very sophisticated feeling at this moment.

Chiyo, who looked as young as she was in appearance, curled her lips at her.

"Judge Awanmen, I think there is some lack of basis for what you said..." Yilong wanted to speak at this time.

But Yamamoto seemed to have finally waited for something. He paused with his cane and interrupted, "Wait a minute."

There was some discussion around, and it was clear that the nobles had some complaints about Yamamoto's "beating the cane" in Room 46, but...

Both sides were still wary of each other at this time. Even Tsunayashiro Murao just frowned and didn't say anything.

"Does Captain Yamamoto have any excuse?" Nayura's expression did not change. She did not care about Yamamoto's attitude, but only cared about "facts" and "results."

"Let's put these things aside for now. I have something very important that I want to confirm." Yamamoto said to everyone's surprise.

Without waiting for the judges to ask, Yamamoto turned his head and looked at Shihouin Ichiryu.

"Captain, what are your instructions?" Yilong immediately asked respectfully.

"Back then... it was Aizen who brought you back from the expeditionary force in Hueco Mundo and confirmed your Shihouin bloodline, right?" Yamamoto opened his eyes a little at this time.

"That's right." Yilong nodded.

Without Ichiryuu having to speak, Ruri Chiyo, who was sitting in the judge's position, rushed to speak: "Ah! By the way, I remember from the information I sorted out before, Ichiryuu... ahem, Captain Shifengyuan of the Supervisory Corps, has reported Aizen's suspicious behavior many times, and even impeached Aizen Sosuke. However, it was the Gotei 13 that blocked these reports and impeachments every time, and several captains testified for Aizen, right?"

Yes, not only this time...

Everyone knows that Ichiryu often says bad things about Aizen!

But...if you think about it carefully, every time Ichilong picks on Aizen, he makes something out of nothing. No wonder the other captains stand on Aizen's side.

Rurichiyo's meaning is also very clear - can you, the Gotei 13, now say that Ikryū, who has always disliked Aizen, is his accomplice, and those of you who spoke for Aizen in the past are good people?

"So... are you really from the Shihouin clan?" Yamamoto looked at Yilong questioningly.

But just then...

Yushiro, who was originally sitting on the judge's seat with little presence and seemed to be taking care of Yagyu Muneaki, slammed the table and stood up!

"Yuan Liusai! Please be careful with your words. Brother Yilong is now the head of our Shifengyuan clan! There is no doubt about that!"

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Note 1: In the official novel, the trial of Hisagi Shuhei and Kira Izuru took place after Aizen was imprisoned in "Mugen". (Hinamori Momo was recovering from her injuries after being stabbed again in the decisive battle). It can be basically assumed that in the original work, the Forty-Six Chambers had a long "gap period" during this period.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 85 Questions

5.

Yushiro slammed the table and stood up, shocking not only Yamamoto but also the other 46 nobles.

Compared to Tsunayashiro and other nobles, Yushiro has no aversion to Yamamoto, but...if he wants to harm Ichiryu, Yushiro has no extra concerns about "falling out" like other nobles.

Yamamoto shook his head, sighed, looked at Yilong and said seriously: "Okay, then... let's put the matter of Shifengyuan aside for now. I just want to confirm one thing now... you, are you really the god of death?"

"Why do you say that, Captain? I have always devoted myself to the Soul Society..." Yilong hurriedly explained with reluctance.

"I'm not talking about the god of death in the sense of duty! But... are you really the god of death in the sense of the soul?" Captain Yamamoto kept staring at Yilong.

Seeing Ichiryu's puzzled look, Yamamoto explained: "Urahara has already explained to me about the [Hogyoku]. Add to that what Aizen said before, 'The God of Death has its limits', and the final trip to Hueco Mundo... I guess it should have some ability to blur the lines between the God of Death and the Hollow!"

"This is definitely not the captain's speculation, but Urahara's lies to confuse the people!" Yilong seemed to be criticizing Urahara, but secretly he was mocking Yamamoto for not being so smart.

If it weren't for Aizen's final reminder and Urahara's letter, Yamamoto really wouldn't have thought of this...

Then Yilong continued to emphasize: "That guy is the most shameless, otherwise why would he defect more than a hundred years ago?"

Why? Of course, it’s because I don’t trust the Forty-Six Chambers and the nobles of Seireitei!

After hearing what Ichiryu said, most of the sages present also began to resist Urahara in their hearts.

"In that case, we should bring him back!"

"Yes, it was all his fault."

"I think he is an accomplice of Aizen. I propose to revoke his pardon..."

The wise men began to discuss.

Yamamoto was not diverted from the topic. He remained calm but raised his voice a little, saying, "No, this is what I am speculating now!"

"Captain Yamamoto, are you trying to say... I'm weak?" Yilong said angrily, his face full of expression saying: I respect you as the captain, how dare you humiliate me like this?

After all, in the eyes of the gods of death at this time, "Hollows" are almost the same as beasts. It is even difficult to call them "enemies". They can only be called "harmful monsters."

"What does Captain Yamamoto want to say?" Nayura also frowned at this time.

"Hypocrisy? He is Hypocrisy? Then am I Hypocrisy?" Ruri Chiyo rolled her eyes.

Chiyo was still shocked and instinctively followed suit. Tsunayashiro Murao, who was standing by, was reminded and immediately said, "Oh? Could it be that because of the [Hougyoku], everyone in the Soul Society could be a Hollow from now on? Does Captain-General Yamamoto have to identify them one by one?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the nobles who were originally shocked by Yamamoto's accusation became alert - could it be... that this was old man Yamamoto's purpose?

You are such a bad old man, you want to "hunt Hollows" in the Soul Society? You say whoever you say is a Hollow is a Hollow, how can that be allowed?

Even if you really want to hunt...

It's up to us nobles to have the final say!

Hmm? Should the 46th Chamber be given the power to "notarize whether a certain Death God is impersonating a certain one"?

This way it would be easier to frame someone... ahem, and enforce justice!

But what Yamamoto wanted to say was obviously not this, but...

"I also find this matter very strange. Considering that... I want to recommend Shifengyuan Ichiryu as the new captain, I have to be cautious." Yamamoto also understood that Shifengyuan Ichiryu would definitely not be able to be suppressed this time.

Unless it can be proven that he is really in collusion with Aizen, Shihouin Ichiryu will definitely be replaced as captain!

"Then how does Captain Yamamoto want to verify it? Is there anything on my body that looks hollow? Is there a mask or a hollow hole?" Yilong said angrily.

"Although it was a long, long time ago, I have indeed heard similar rumors. It is said that... there are Hollows that can break free from the constraints of the mask and become a form more similar to the god of death. Moreover, there were several cases of death gods becoming hollows a hundred years ago. Now that I think about it, those were all conspiracies of Aizen.

"But even so, the mask and the hollow will not disappear completely. It's just... whether you have them on you or not requires detailed judgment?" Yamamoto said slowly at this time.

In Hueco Mundo, there are indeed extremely rare examples of "self-created Arrancar", and naturally some rumors can be heard in Soul Society as well.

only……

Old man Yamamoto's logic is so clear that Yilong cannot help but suspect that "there is a substitute" - as for Ukitake and Kyoraku, that shouldn't be the case, because they don't need a "substitute" and they can say whatever they want. The most likely thing is... as Yamamoto himself said, it should be Urahara who contacted him privately!

"Captain Yamamoto, do you want me, Shifengyuan Ichiryu, to submit to a body search and testify against myself?" Ichiryu shouted.

Yamamoto remained calm despite Yilong's yelling, but many of the nobles present also frowned.

It is true that Yilong is not a direct descendant of Shifengyuan, but only a side branch. However, he is also a noble, especially now that he is the head of Shifengyuan...

How could I allow myself to be searched by these peasants?

"Ahem... Captain Yilong misunderstood. What Genryusai-sensei meant is that before you take office as captain, it is necessary to have a health check... ahem... " Given Ukitake's sickly temperament, it was very appropriate for him to say this.

At the same time, Ukitake specifically called him "Captain Yilong" and avoided the surname "Shifengyuan", which was considered to give Yilong and a group of nobles a way out.

"Health check?" Yilong curled his lips in disdain, knowing that this was just an excuse.

"That's right, ahem... Teacher Genryusai has also found Captain Unohana. They are now here, let's find a room and do an inspection." Ukitake also stared at Yilong seriously at this time.

If Yilong is really a hollow, then it would be too scary...

That means that the Hollow can actually become like the God of Death and remain undetected for hundreds of years - now that Aizen is gone, Ichiryu's state is definitely not an illusion!

Ukitake actually couldn't believe such words, but... because of what happened with Aizen before, and the fact that this was the guess of Urahara Kisuke, Ukitake couldn't help but believe it a little.

The wise men present also started discussing...

However, Yushiro obviously still couldn't accept this kind of thing. He changed his usual timid attitude and directly shouted: "Shut up! Are you humiliating the Shifengyuan clan?"

"That's not the case. This is also to confirm whether Aizen had secretly done something to Captain Ichiryu before. After all, it was a hundred years ago..." Ukitake continued to find excuses at this time.

Tsunayashiro Murao then interjected, "That's right. Let alone the many embarrassing things that happened a hundred years ago, even more than thirty years ago, wasn't there someone from the Shiba family who was turned into a hollow?"

Now that he's saying "I'm worried that Aizen may have done something to you", it will be even more difficult for Yilong to refuse.

Just when Yushiro was about to say something, Yilong took the initiative to say, "Great! It's great that Captain Yamamoto is so cautious... My inspection team will definitely implement Captain Yamamoto's philosophy in the future!"

Nayura looked at Yilong with some confusion at this time - she had suspected that Yilong knew something before, but... the fact that he was virtual was still too unbelievable.

Hearing what Yilong said, Nayura immediately chimed in, "That's right, being cautious is a good thing, Captain Shifengyuan. I think this prison team is a good match for your supervisory unit. After you officially take up your post, you must not be lazy in supervising other captains and vice-captains. You must be as cautious as Captain-General Yamamoto is now."

(End of this chapter)

86. Chapter 86 Physical Examination

86.

Yamamoto and Ukitake could also hear that Judge Amanmon was indirectly following Shihouin Ichiryu's words and loosening many of the power restrictions of the Supervisory Corps, and directly promised the captain position of the 9th Division...

Although theoretically Yamamoto had the most say in the appointment of the captain of the Gotei 13, three civilian captains had just defected, and the nobles reacted extremely quickly, rebuilding the Forty-Sixth Chamber overnight. Therefore, Yamamoto had no room to refuse many of the Forty-Sixth Chamber's words.

"I think so too..." Yamamoto echoed.