Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

"Which one?" Kuchiki Byakuya's tone had become stiff - Do you think he's worth watching?

"Of course it's the leader..." Yilong was still smiling, as if he wanted to talk to him about something important.

Previously, although Byakuya Kuchiki was not sure about the relationship between Ichiryu and Ichigo, he had some vague guesses based on various information.

Therefore, he didn't want to talk to Yilong at this time, and immediately said: "The parliament has arrived, I will go first!"

Kuchiki Byakuya said, urging the driver to go in first.

"Captain Kuchiki, my family is also from a famous family. Although Ichigo is a bit reckless, I believe that if... Hey, why did you leave so quickly?"

Seeing that he was getting farther away, Xiumu ignored Yilong.

……

The meeting at the Gold Seal Noble Council was indeed about what the two had discussed before.

In short, the collective will of the Gold Seal Noble Council is to hope that Ichiryū and Byakuya, who serve in the Gotei 13, can mediate and prevent the troops from being dispatched!

To this, Byakuya directly refuted it in person. He was currently the representative of the Kuchiki family in the "Gold Seal Noble Council" and his speech was firm. It could be said that he scolded everyone in the "Gold Seal Noble Council", educating them on what "noble responsibilities" meant and demonstrating what "noble model" meant.

With Byakuya in the front, Yilong felt less pressure. He just said "try your best" and "it all depends on what Captain Yamamoto decides"...

At the same time, Yamamoto was also called to Room 46 - the topic was similar to this one, but it was not stated so clearly.

Because of Byakuya, the Gold Seal Noble Council almost parted on bad terms.

As expected, soon after Ichiryu and Byakuya left the council, a message came from the "Hell Butterfly" - there will be an emergency meeting in the First Squadron's barracks tomorrow!

"I wonder what decision Captain Yamamoto will make? It's really exciting." Yilong said pretentiously.

……

The next day, in the captain-level meeting room in the First Squadron's dormitory, everyone sat at the long table as Yilong had wished, instead of only Captain-General Yamamoto sitting while the other captains stood...

Let’s not talk about whether this long table is auspicious or not.

At least it symbolizes that the Gotei 13 is no longer a one-man show for the captain-general.

At this time, the first seat at the long table was still empty, as the captain had not yet arrived, but six captains were already sitting on each side...

Of course, there are also two who are not captains - the one from the 5th Division is the acting captain Oomaeda Kichiyo, and the one from the 13th Division is the fourth seat Kuchiki Rukia. In short, they are all representatives of the division who are in charge of the work.

The reason why Omaeda Kichiyo is still an "acting captain" is mainly because of her strength. In fact, she has already fully assumed the responsibility of captain.

For example, Tianbei Xiuzhu, who had less experience than him and was transferred directly back from the expeditionary force, is now the official captain.

It was the first time that Rukia Kuchiki appeared in such an occasion. She was visibly nervous and only sat a little bit on the edge of the stool.

Seeing this, Yilong consoled her kindly, "Hahaha, Rukia, you don't have to be so nervous. Although this is your first time attending a meeting, we have held meetings specifically for you before."

Rukia: ...

Everyone looked at Yilong speechlessly - do you really want to chat with her in person? Was it the last time everyone supported her execution?

Seeing that the effect of easing the atmosphere did not seem to be very good, Yilong changed his mind and said, "Don't be nervous because you are sitting here for the first time. In fact, we were also nervous. We were standing before."

Rukia: ...

Everyone felt the atmosphere was becoming increasingly stagnant.

Fortunately, at this moment, the captain finally arrived.

No need to listen to Shifengyuan Yilong trying to ease the atmosphere...

Captain Yamamoto also went straight to the point and said directly: "Everyone should have heard about what happened in the world. The reason why I called you all here this time is to clarify the future strategy...

"In view of the fact that Aizen Sosuke and other villains are still entrenched in the Hueco Mundo and are eyeing them covetously, I have decided that from now on, we will continue to perform the duties of the [Gotei]. In addition to the normal purification arrangements of the 13th Division, other divisions will not send anyone to the human world."

At this time, Yamamoto looked around and found that there were several people who did not make eye contact with him. Among them, the one he cared about the most was naturally Shifengyuan Ikyuu.

Several other captains also noticed that Yilong looked at Tianbei Shusuke calmly, and then...

"Wait, Captain, I think differently!"

Assistant Tian Beixiu raised his hand and stood up and said.

(End of this chapter)

128. Chapter 128 Captain, will you take responsibility?

128.

2023-09-09

Captain Yamamoto had indeed made his choice, and this choice was not beyond Yilong's expectations - this also shows that his judgment is always wrong, and sometimes it cannot be entirely blamed on him.

After all, if you think too much, you won't be able to discuss the matter at hand.

At this moment, Tian Bei Xiu Zhu, who had received a look from Ichirō, stood up and expressed his opposition.

The other captains were only slightly surprised, but Rukia, who was attending the meeting for the first time, was completely frightened - so the captain-level meeting was so scary? Would there be a quarrel?

Normally she just followed orders. Even during this period, the so-called "presiding work" was just to arrange shifts for the soldiers who were going to the real world to purify the "void", which could not be considered "decision-making".

Before old man Yamamoto could speak, Yilong said, "Captain Tianbei has overstepped his authority. The captain has already made a decision. What are you doing standing up?"

Old man Yamamoto glanced at him, then said with drooping eyelids: "No, since this table is set up, it is for everyone to talk. Captain Amagai can speak freely about whatever he wants to say."

"Captain, please be magnanimous. Captain Tianbei, please watch your attitude." Yilong reminded Tianbei Xiuzhu, looking dissatisfied with him.

Of course, no matter how he acted, everyone present, except Rukia, knew that Amagai Shusuke was recommended by Shihouin Ichiryu!

At this moment...it is probably also his mouthpiece.

"Of course I have no objection to the captain, but... I think the decision to exterminate the Soul Hunters is inappropriate!

"I have also looked up information before. Soul Hunters are very dependent on the spirit particle environment when fighting. It is much less threatening to destroy them in the real world than to let them come to Soul Society or Seireitei.

"Even when the experiment at the Seireitei Research Institute failed, it caused a huge explosion...

“It can be seen that if we allow them to enter Seireitei, we will have to bear unknown risks!

"Why don't we work together with the 3rd Division and the 13th Division... Oh, and with the support of the 11th Division, we will definitely be able to annihilate the Soul Hunters in this world."

From a purely tactical perspective, there is no problem with what Tian Bei Xiuzhu said.

Unfortunately, old man Yamamoto can't just consider the tactical level now...

"Has Captain Bei ever thought about that day how much damage would be caused to the world if a captain-level battle broke out?" Yamamoto made up a reason that he himself didn't believe.

"Don't worry, Captain-General. Judging from the information sent back by Captain Soi-Fong, the captain-level and vice-captain-level Shinigami, with their spiritual pressure suppressed, are more than enough to defeat those Soul Hunters in the world. There won't be any captain-level battles. What's more, those Soul Hunters are still sucking the souls of living people in large quantities, which will affect the overall number." Amebe Shusuke had already prepared a rebuttal.

This is also the reason why the nobles insisted on not taking the initiative to attack - it sounds like these soul hunters are not a threat!

Then don't go...

As for the "Big Explosion" that year, the nobles didn't want to mention it at all.

"I also think that we should consider fighting in the real world." Baiya said at this time.

When they heard that it was Byakuya who spoke, many captains showed surprise, but then they understood - as expected, Captain Kuchiki was not aristocratic at all.

Compared to someone else, Byakuya Kuchiki's move was definitely not intended to sabotage the captain-general, nor was it out of any consideration of personal gain. Rather, it was... a consideration that was most consistent with the duties of a Death God!

"The captain-general certainly has longer-term considerations and a higher position..." Yilong still wanted to praise Yamamoto at this time. Of course, he knew best the motives behind Yamamoto's choice.

Yamamoto interrupted directly and said, "In that case, let's vote."

He also didn't want to accept Shifengyuan Yilong's harsh pursuit because of this kind of thing.

In the Gotei 13, there is now a new thing called "voting" - this is the result of Ichiryuu's previous active expansion of the results of the battle, otherwise the old man would have made the decision directly.

"Captain, be magnanimous." Yilong took over the topic again, then looked at the captains around him, took the initiative to stand up and said: "Who supports Captain Tianbei, please raise your hand."

Kuchiki Byakuya sat back, but raised his hand—of course he really supported it.

At the same time, Soi-Fong also raised her hand. She had actually gone to the human world to scout, and this was also Yoruichi's opinion.

After taking a look at "Big Brother Yilong", Omaeda weakly raised his hand. In addition...

Zaraki raised his hands high!

After all, Amagai just said that he wanted to invite his 11th Division to "appear in the world" - Kenpachi Zaraki had not thought about other things, but since there was an opponent and an opportunity to snatch the opponent, he certainly would not let it go.

"There's no need for other squads at all," Zaraki said.

The others were helpless about this - it was impossible to expect Zaraki to consider things other than fighting... This should also be part of Amagai, or Shifengyuan's calculations!

"Four people." Yilong took a look and nodded calmly.

Of course, everyone realized that he didn't count them. Many people were thinking in their hearts - what is this guy planning? It seems that he is not trying to negate the captain's decision and elevate himself...

"Then... raise your hands if you support the captain." Yilong asked again.

After all, there are definitely some people who don't support anyone and don't want to discuss this matter at all. We can't assume that the rest of the people support old man Yamamoto.

The two captains, Komamura and Hitsugaya, immediately raised their hands.

Needless to say, Komamura Sajin is a die-hard fan of the captain-general and also doesn't consider anything else but "supporting the captain-general".

As for Hitsugaya Toshiro, he felt that Shihouin Ichiryu had a conspiracy!

Unohana looked at Yilong, then looked at Yamamoto, and gave face to the old captain and old comrade, and also raised her hand shyly...

Then Kyoraku wanted to paddle, but suddenly he felt a chill on his neck and felt the old man's gaze, so... he had to raise his hand with a wry smile.

He actually felt that what Tianbei and Kuchiki said made sense, but... he definitely didn't dare to raise his hand just now. Now that the teacher had made it clear, he naturally had no choice but to raise his hand.

Yamamoto would not "canvass votes" like this for others, but as Kyoraku Shunsui is his student, the old man will not allow him to disobey him.

As for Yilong himself, he seemed to be just "applying justice" and did not raise his hand twice.

Rukia didn't understand what was going on. Seeing that she could abstain, she thought that her influence was insignificant and naturally kept silent.

The last Mayuri Kurotsuchi...

He didn't think this matter had anything to do with him at all.

If it was a "Fullbringer", he would still care about it, but "Soul Hunter" and the like... were just failed products back then!

In his opinion, those rubbish from the Seireitei Research Institute back then were not even as good as one of his fingers. Kurotsuchi Mayuri was not interested in their inventions at all, let alone the fact that they were failures.

Although he and Yilong had some grudges during the previous travel disaster, but...

Given Kurotsuchi Mayuri's personality, if there was a chance to kill Yilong or make him suffer a great loss, he would definitely not let it go. However, since he couldn't do anything to him for the time being, he wouldn't look for trouble, which would not only make Yilong alert, but also make himself appear incompetent and angry.

What's more, Yilong's influence on the 46th Chamber is unprecedentedly strong now. For many experiments, Kuroshio Mayuri still needs the approval of the 46th Chamber, or at least its tacit approval.

Therefore, in the absence of any opportunity, since Shihouin Ichiryu did not really want to drag him to the Forty-six Chambers for trial after that, Kurotsuchi Mayuri would not provoke Ichiryu just for the sake of provoking him.

"Yes, there are also four people..." Yilong nodded at this time.

Seeing this, Tian Bei immediately said, "Since it's a tie, please ask the three captains who didn't vote just now to think about it again. It should be..."

boom--

Tian Bei Xiuzhu was interrupted by Yilong's slamming of the table when he was halfway through his words!

This move indeed frightened the other captains, especially Rukia, who almost stood up...

"Amebe Shusuke! You are so rude! Who are you? Even if the number of votes is similar, how can you compare with Captain-General Yamamoto?" Yilong said indignantly and excitedly.

Yilong's meaning was very clear. Since the votes were tied, of course he would listen to Captain Yamamoto...

Doesn’t the captain-general have the power of majority votes?

However, Tian Bei Xiu Zhu ignored Yi Long's anger and said calmly: "If that's the case, then I have nothing to say, but... in this case, the decision is completely made by the captain-general. I will definitely fully support and implement it. It's just... if there is a problem in the future, the captain-general will be responsible, right?"

"You!" Yilong slammed the table again and glared at Tianbei Xiuzhu fiercely, but he seemed to be at a loss for words and couldn't say anything else.

Then Yilong, who was "at a loss for words", could only turn back and look at Yamamoto: "Captain, this is what he said, you see..."

There was a heavy atmosphere in the meeting room.

Sooner or later, the other captains had discovered the intention of Shihouin Ichiryu and Amagai Shusuke to play a double act here, especially now that the real intention had been revealed. Even Rukia looked at Shihouin and the captain-general with surprise - she had not known that Captain Amagai was recommended by Ichiryu before, but only found out now. So... is this the case?

Yamamoto raised his eyelids slightly at this time, looked at Shifengyuan and Tianbei calmly, then nodded and said: "Of course, if any bad consequences are caused by my decision, I... will naturally take responsibility!"

Komamura looked at Yilong with a grin and said, "I also support the captain, I..."

"Ah! By the way, Captain Komamura, your 7th Division is the Inner Court Team, right? You actually support the decisive battle in Soul Society and take the initiative to assume responsibility. You are truly a role model for our generation." Yilong specifically pointed at him - look everyone, this is the captain of the Inner Court Team, he actually wants to have a decisive battle with the enemy in Soul Society... Does he still have his own responsibilities in his eyes?

"You!" Komamura was about to say something else, but was stopped by the captain.

"Okay, now that the decision has been made, each team will perform their respective duties from now on." Yamamoto finalized the outcome of the meeting.