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Those who later joined the Gotei 13 all had some connection with them.

—Without careful observation, one would not expect that there are such rich factions within the team...

So, the more feudal a society is, the more isolated it becomes?

Don't get involved in the factional struggles between the Military Intelligence Bureau and local warlords (that's not right)!

These things, however, were meaningless to Matsushita Yusuke. He quickly gathered his thoughts and stopped paying attention to them.

After all, the Gotei 13 will soon undergo a major reshuffle after today.

"Matsushita-kun! Over here."

Matsushita Yusuke was assigned to the action team, and his colleague, Tokihashi Rojuro, took the opportunity to give him a one-sided "basic education".

Information sharing is also an important aspect, since these are partners who will be working together later, and this point certainly cannot be ignored.

"In short... once we start, you need to be careful first, and then you can think about other things."

As a senior, Rojuro Toyohashi took the initiative at this moment. He looked at Yusuke Matsushita with a rather wistful expression.

"Speaking of which, when I first met you at the Spiritual Arts Academy... I never imagined you could grow to this level... Young man, you're really capable."

Rojuro's remark elicited an awkward smile from Yusuke Matsushita, who responded quietly.

"It was just a coincidence..."

"The strong are never unlucky; that saying probably applies to you too, right?"

Aikawa Rai, who was not far away, also came over.

"Although you are the captain of the Eleventh Division, in terms of strength alone... I don't think I would lose to a junior like you."

In a sense, this is a 'benign' provocation, which can be considered a way to break the ice.

Yusuke Matsushita responded with a smile.

"If I have the chance, I'd also like to have a friendly competition with you."

"Haha! To have such intentions... as expected of someone from the Eleventh Division, I acknowledge you!"

Interpersonal relationships are inherently complex products of communication. No matter how familiar people are with each other, without long-term communication and contact, it is ultimately difficult to form a relationship.

As for the present situation...

The two of them were naturally exchanging 'friendly messages'.

As colleagues who may work together for many years in the future, this level of goodwill is reasonable.

Matsushita Yusuke understood.

"Let's go! A few of us will go first!"

Hirako Shinji strode over here, pointed at the crowd, and shouted loudly.

“We have enough people! Let’s split into two groups… We’ll search not only the area where Kensei went missing, but also several nearby areas! We’ll try not to miss any information or possibilities!”

After a simple grouping and sorting process, Yusuke Matsushita finally stood next to Mako Hirako.

Hiyori Sarugaki was also with them.

This guy, who looks like a girl, is very arrogant.

Even when facing Yusuke Matsushita, there was no respect whatsoever.

"You're the new captain of the Eleventh Division?"

She looked him up and down, then muttered a soft "tsk".

"He's much more pleasing to the eye than that guy from Guiyan City..."

—Has this guy always been this arrogant?

Yusuke Matsushita felt as if his fist hardened for a moment.

If I punch you, you'll cry for a long time, right?

Thinking about it carefully, the fact that this guy was able to be cut in half by Gin Ichimaru in the original work is most likely his own doing.

"And then there's me."

Lisa Yagimaru, who wasn't wearing her uniform properly, also came over.

"The number of people over there is too high, so I'm coming here... I hope you don't have any objections?"

A little girl, a pair of erotic glasses, and a blond delinquent.

Is the Gotei 13 ever going to get any better? (Shrugs)

137: A Dark and Windy Night

Despite his inner turmoil, Matsushita Yusuke's expression remained unchanged.

Once the groups were divided, the two teams quickly began their operation.

Hirako's team started from the North Gate and conducted a thorough search from left to right, following the map's layout.

"Since we're already outside the Seireitei territory, even if we 'mess around' a little, no one will say anything to us... so what we need to do is quite simple."

He raised his right hand, making a vertical "three" shape.

"First, don't hold back, unleash your spiritual power directly and plow through the area like a carpet search!"

For ordinary team members, this behavior is somewhat excessive. After all, everyone's total spiritual energy is limited; if they use it all to search for someone, what will they do when they encounter enemies later?

But those present now are at least at the vice-captain level.

Compared to ordinary team members, their total spiritual power is undoubtedly exceptional.

Using this method directly can be described as 'simple and clear', but why can't this convenient method be used within the Seireitei?

Hirako's statement just now was actually a kind of 'hint' in another sense.

That's against the rules.

This can also be understood as...

The nobles did not allow it.

This is a problem that Yusuke Matsushita only became aware of to some extent after becoming the captain.

The aristocratic system... Although it is rarely mentioned in the original work, it actually has a great influence and can be said to have permeated every aspect of Seireitei.

The personnel transfers and appointments of the 13th Gotei 13, the application and implementation of various projects, and more specifically, the flow and destination of funds, etc.

Although in name, these are all rules that can be finalized after the first team has been reviewed.

But in fact, Yamamoto would also take it to the nobles' side for a brief review... The Gotei 13, which actually protects the Seireitei, also includes those nobles.

Room 46.

Although this thing doesn't have any significant influence in the original work, it is actually an organization that wields considerable power.

These hanged men did things including, but not limited to, appointing and dismissing team leaders and discussing them, and sentencing those who violated the rules. Logically speaking, these people were not worth the effort of any team leader to kill, but in the context of feudal society, even the old man in the mountains would give these people the most basic 'respect'.

I can only say that Yusuke Matsushita didn't quite understand it, but he was deeply impressed.

And it's also somewhat understandable why Lao Lan wanted to kill all of them.

—You have no skills, yet you act like a bully every day? Do you think everyone is like the old Yamamoto who has lost all his temper?

Aizen, a social activist, seizes every opportunity to eliminate people, and this behavior naturally has room for interpretation.

After letting his mind wander through these thoughts, Matsushita Yusuke snapped back to reality and saw that the two vice-captains had already begun their operation.

Hirako Shinji stood still, staring straight at him.

"Captain Matsushita, were you even listening to me just now?"

"Yes, yes... I just happened to remember some other things, so I seemed a little distracted."

"Then could you simply repeat it?"

"First, unleash your spiritual power and conduct a thorough search. Second, contact us immediately if you encounter any problems; don't try to be brave. Third... uh, third..."

Yusuke Matsushita scratched his head.

He remembered.

"You didn't even mention the third one!"

Shinji Hirako grinned, patted Yusuke Matsushita on the shoulder, and said with a light laugh.

"Hey, then I'll take it as you listening carefully."

The first two points are indeed fine, but as for the third point...

"The reason I didn't say it is because this matter only concerns you and me."

His gaze sharpened slightly, and he spoke each word clearly.

"I have already obtained the old man's approval before we begin. If conditions permit... we can perform Bankai."

Zanpakuto released.

As a captain in Soul Society, there is one thing that is relatively frustrating.

That is, without permission, no one can use Bankai within Seireitei... The more common explanation is that the power of Bankai will affect the environment and have various impacts on Seireitei.

"Because it's Rukongai, it's okay to act recklessly?"

Hirako Shinji's smile was somewhat cunning; at that moment, he looked like a fox.

“That’s right… and this time it’s because all the captains have gone missing, so Old Man Yama has given us a lot of permissions… Hey, Captain Matsushita. Opportunities to cause a big scene don’t come often, so hurry up.”

Yusuke Matsushita nodded silently, offering no clear response.

Then... the operation began.

The separate search operations were not particularly complicated.

Although the range of partitions was quite large, in the process of multiple people searching, it only took half an hour...

Whoosh... Snap!

It's a signal flare.

A device resembling fireworks.

Although directly using a spirit energy blast and detonating it is more conspicuous, this method consumes less energy and has prior information to refer to.

"Red signal... Is there danger?"

Hirako Mako turned to Matsushita Yusuke and urged.

"Hurry up, let's get there quickly!"

"Ah."

Two streams of spiritual energy surged forth, and the Instant Step technique was unleashed in an instant.

With captain-level skills as a foundation, the level of performance shown by Matsushita Yusuke and his companion was truly spectacular.

The beam of light surging into the night sky was the unique signal belonging to the captain.

As they moved forward, Yusuke Matsushita quickly picked up several 'signals' from other directions.

Rojuro Tōhashi and Raiji Aikawa were also approaching this direction...

"You managed to gather everyone together in one go? That's not bad. That way, no matter what unexpected things happen, we can react quickly... In chess, this is what's called 'checkmate,' right?"

Yusuke Matsushita followed behind, only glancing up at the sky once.

There are no clouds tonight.

Because the distance between them wasn't too far, Matsushita Yusuke and the others arrived at the scene in about half an hour.

From afar, you could already see several familiar figures.

Rojuro Tōhashi has unleashed his Zanpakutō and appears to be fighting a figure...

That's the enemy?

"No, wait..."

Hirako Shinji's pupils contracted sharply at that moment, like wheat awns.

A muffled thud was heard, and as the smoke and dust dissipated, a figure was thrown out and fell straight towards the two of them.