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There was an uproar.

"Is this thing really contagious?!"

"It seems that Room 46's decision did indeed have its reasons..."

"A verdict should be made more quickly. This kind of thing should be subject to a secondary blockade; absolutely no information should leak out!"

There are different opinions.

After Yamamoto's second 'silence,' everyone fell silent and turned to look at the serious-looking old man.

Regardless of how the discussion went, the final decision was ultimately made by this seemingly thin captain.

"Yusuke Matsushita."

"I'm here, Captain."

Are you willing to take responsibility for the things you've said?

As he spoke these words, Yamamoto's gaze became incredibly deep. He stared intently at Matsushita Yusuke and repeated himself with a serious expression.

"I show absolutely no mercy to liars. If I find out you've been deceiving me, then I... will not forgive you!!!"

When he reached the last word, Yamamoto's face was serious, and even the syllables he uttered were forceful and clear.

Although there is no overt threat.

But just hearing these words gave Matsushita Yusuke a chilling feeling, as if a sword was hanging over his neck...

Yamamoto simply stood there, and the pressure emanating from his body formed an extremely profound aura.

Matsushita Yusuke's expression did not change.

But at this moment, he was actually sweating profusely...

Old things are like fine wine, the older they get, the more mellow they become (not really). To be a good person, you have to appreciate fine wine and ride a big horse!

The saying "still sharp as ever" probably describes this situation perfectly.

Yusuke Matsushita took a deep breath, quickly composed himself, and spoke in a tone that remained as calm as possible.

“I swear on my death god persona that I am not lying.”

Nothing.

Anyway, even though my Grim Reaper personality is gone, I still have my alternate personality! Woohoo!

153: Captain's Decision

With Matsushita Yusuke's 'personal integrity' guarantee, the previously tense atmosphere suddenly changed.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni silently withdrew his aura and slowly sat back down, his gaze introspective... Although he didn't seem to have any obvious reaction, there were quite a few perceptive people among those present.

Soon someone noticed.

The old man seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

seem……

For him, the interrogation and struggle he had just endured also made him feel extremely nervous.

"Based on the information we have, it seems that several captains were suddenly attacked by Hollowfication, resulting in corresponding mutations. Just as they were about to be exposed and lose control, they received help from Yoruichi Shihouin, Kisuke Urahara, and others, and have now left Soul Society?"

Faced with this question, Matsushita Yusuke nodded noncommittally.

"Based solely on the current situation, I have no objection to this conclusion."

The audience below immediately erupted in commotion, as they felt the matter was becoming increasingly complicated.

Why would people from the Technology Development Bureau get involved?

"This could also be a secret experiment conducted without the knowledge of others."

"In a sense, it cannot be ruled out that the crime was exposed and therefore they wanted to flee to avoid punishment?"

"Then why would the head of Shihouin do this? With her power, she shouldn't need to do this at all... The sacrifice is disproportionate to the benefits."

"Hmph, maybe she's just feeling guilty. She doesn't even have the courage to stay and confront them. Maybe she orchestrated this whole thing!"

The dead have no way to prove it, which is probably what this situation means.

The discussion on the general direction was progressing in the same way that Aizen Sousuke had anticipated... Matsushita Yusuke listened in hushed tones, but naturally understood the gist of it.

Since the person isn't here, even if I gossip about it, no one will come forward to complain.

This is the disadvantage of losing the ability to engage in verbal battles.

"It can only be said that, under specific circumstances, a Kido-type Zanpakuto like Kyoka Suigetsu... is far more powerful than a purely physical-specialized type."

After all, without Aizen's arrangement, the development of the Sky Club would not have been so smooth.

Closer to home.

"Now that things have come to this point, what else can we do?"

The one who spoke this time was Kyoraku Shunsui.

He held the straw hat he had taken off in his arms, looked around for a while, and then spoke in a calm tone.

"First of all, I think it's a warrant for their arrest, right? Although that's a given... the necessary procedures and formalities must be followed. This includes tracking these people and monitoring their movements..."

Sitting next to him, Jushiro Ukitake nodded slightly, covered his mouth, and coughed as he spoke.

"I will ask the remaining members of the team in reality... to take a little care of it."

Although it was just a hint, any normal person could understand what Kyoraku Shunsui meant.

Those 'traitors' certainly can't stay in Soul Society, so if they want to leave, they can only go to the other two borderlands.

The virtual world or the real world.

However, the former is a virtual territory, not only empty but also lacking any meaningful living space.

In comparison, although the present world is also a 'land of spirits,' it retains traces of human activity, making it the most suitable place to go.

Then.

In the current situation, who are the people who can freely enter and leave the real world without having to think too much?

It was only the 13th Division, to which Jushiro Ukitake belonged.

As a 'purification squad,' the Thirteenth Squad's primary duty is to dispatch members to the human world to carry out soul burial and Hollow purification missions. Given the current situation...

Of the Gotei 13, this is the only one with the most contact with the real world and the best understanding of the current situation.

Even now, despite the response from those involved in Ukitake's case, Captain-Commander Yamamoto still chose to reiterate the point.

“Ukitake, you must keep a close eye on him.”

"I understand, Captain."

No, do you really know?

Matsushita Yusuke returned to his seat, not looking in that direction, but inwardly he was furiously complaining.

This matter is probably not that simple...

According to the analysis of the original work, Kisuke Urahara and others were basically stationed in Karakura Town.

This is just a small city. While it's not like you'll run into someone all the time, if you're active in it, you're almost certain you'll have some contact with them.

Of course, it is unreasonable to use mere speculation as evidence.

Further details are needed.

—In the original work, Rukia Kuchiki's attitude when she saw Kisuke Urahara could be described as very calm.

While it cannot be ruled out that the person involved violated regulations by opening an account for Strawberry Bro on the spot, leading to his despairing thoughts... it can be seen from Urahara's behavior that his behavior in the real world is by no means restrained.

Furthermore, Yoruichi Shihouin continues to take action.

There are definitely still factions supporting the other side within the current Gotei 13.

Does that mean I'll have to play Werewolf for several more years?

Tsk... What a hassle. Let Lao Lan handle this kind of thing slowly.

All Yusuke Matsushita had to do was distance himself from the situation and let others speculate.

After a flurry of thoughts, the discussion among the others gradually came to an end.

After some discussion, everyone reached a consensus.

"While we continue the investigation, this matter is temporarily closed."

The reason is also very simple.

The Gotei 13 also need to rest and recuperate.

This situation naturally leads to the second topic of Kyoraku Shunsui.

"Since the current issue is no longer focused on assigning blame, then, as you can see, the crisis in Seireitei is temporarily considered resolved, and we, the Gotei 13, need to pay attention to other matters."

That is……

"These vacant positions need to be filled. Otherwise, many of the functions of the Gotei 13 will come to a standstill."

The Hollowfication incident affected the captain too much; just the number of people who betrayed and left the team accounted for almost a third of the entire team.

The guardians of Soul Society, the group symbolizing the highest strength of the Shinigami, have suddenly lost so many people... Neither Kyoraku Shunsui nor Captain-Commander Yamamoto would allow or accept this.

Therefore.

"Without further ado, let's proceed with another round of captain decisions."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kyoraku turned his head to look to his left.

"Commander-in-Chief, what do you think?"

The latter closed his eyes and sighed softly.

"Let's do it this way."

154: Bruce, let's go!

A consensus was reached.

The rest is quite simple.

Kyoraku Shunsui took out a prepared speech from his pocket, spread it out, and began to speak slowly and deliberately.

"This is just my personal opinion, but I would like to recommend the following individuals: Ōmaeda Kinosuke from the Second Division, and..."

A string of familiar or unfamiliar names emerged.

Yusuke Matsushita listened quietly, his mind completely unmoved.

Because this kind of 'recommendation' method is the result of prior discussion... how could it be a spur-of-the-moment decision to sign you up in public?

It's not like we're ordering food.

But then again...

'Did this guy just pull out the manuscript? I remember Old Man Shan made him memorize it? Oh, the old man seems pretty unhappy about it…'

Jushiro Ukitake nudged his old friend with his elbow, looking utterly exasperated.

The latter stared longingly at the list, a silly grin spreading across his face, and muttered something under his breath.

'There's no other way... I can't just cram at the last minute, but it's better than making a fool of myself by saying the wrong name, right?'

No, he's already made a fool of himself!

Yusuke Matsushita looked to his side.

Each captain of the Gotei 13 is required to express their opinion on the recommended members.

Agree or disagree... Although it sounds very democratic, it's actually pretty much the same as what I just said—it's all a result of prior discussion and deliberation.

Even the Gotei 13 would contact and confirm with these recommended individuals beforehand... After all, if someone is nominated but doesn't want to be nominated, wouldn't that be a joke?

As for the specific candidates...

It's pretty much the same as what I understood before.

The Fifth Division's Ryouran and the Ninth Division's Tosen rose to their positions without much objection.

After all, the former was originally the vice-captain, and considering that the current situation is a crisis, even if it's just to maintain appearances, they have to force him to step up.