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The latter is even simpler.

Tosen is currently the third seat in the squad, and with the captain and vice-captain both gone, there shouldn't be any problem with him taking over.

On the contrary, it's the Second Division...

'I never expected that after Soi Fon left, it would be Ōmaeda who took over?'

Although somewhat unexpected, it is also quite reasonable from another perspective.

After all, Ōmaeda's abilities are undeniable, and the nature of the Second Division is quite unique... Even if Yoruichi Shihōin betrayed Soul Society, it's by no means fair to say that the Shihōin family 'succeeded in its decline'.

As long as it is cut in time, it is generally not a problem.

not to mention……

'There are quite a few nobles with close ties to Shihouin, and with their interests intertwined, it's hard for them to take such targeted action...'

Of course, the most important factor is that this nobleman himself also holds real power.

As an organization that is no less powerful than the Gotei 13 in terms of structure, and also has its own independent formation and number, the 'Execution Army' possesses a sense of power that cannot be ignored.

You can't push someone too far.

After all, the Shihōin family has the power to overturn the table if they get desperate.

In comparison... the Shiba family, who were ostracized and kicked out by everyone back then, are in a rather complicated situation.

At the same time, the arrangements for the 12th Division also seem quite subtle.

As the head of the Technology Development Bureau, Squad Twelve has a unique set of requirements. Rather than selecting the strongest individuals, it's more about choosing exceptional talents who are passionate about research.

Why wasn't Mayuri Kurotsuchi nominated?

The thought lingered for a moment before quickly fading away.

Although Boss Nie has emerged from the maggot nest, he should still be in the process of settling down...

After all, it's not hard to see from the original work that the fundamental reason Mayuri Kurotsuchi was nominated as captain was his research on artificial life.

He applied this technology to his Zanpakuto and also created Nemu. Before achieving this, it was normal to be outshone by others.

So, did Mayuri Kurotsuchi suffer a setback?

That's really rare... Considering that the Masked Time Limit has started to be brought forward as he becomes more active, perhaps Mayuri Kurotsuchi's situation is also part of a chain reaction.

Because he failed to submit his research in a timely manner, he did not become the director of the Technology Development Bureau!

Of course, things that are too far in the past cannot be used as a reference, so Matsushita Yusuke quickly gathered his thoughts and stopped delving into them.

Let's look at other more important matters.

"Since there are no further objections regarding the selections, let's proceed with the arrangements in this order for now..."

Kyoraku Shunsui's gaze swept around.

As the head of the intelligence department, he needs to worry about the arrangements for this change of leadership and the subsequent steps.

Of course, if it were in the past... Kyoraku Shunsui would have directly entrusted it to his own vice-captain.

Getting him to do work? That's an impossible task.

But now... I don't know whether to say that life is unpredictable or that everything is impermanent.

Unexpectedly, the one who sacrificed himself before the captain was the vice-captain, who was more inclined to support the rear...

"Then, meeting adjourned."

At his command, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, along with Chojiro Sasakibe, left through the back door first.

The rest of the group stayed where they were, and usually they would exchange things, which could be considered another form of work communication and a way to build relationships.

but.

The atmosphere is slightly different today.

After all, with so many people being taken away at once, even if the remaining people wanted to chat, they would inevitably feel a sense of nostalgia.

"Ahem, I'll take my leave now. Please make yourselves at home."

The head of the Kuchiki family left first, coughing twice as he did so, prompting Matsushita Yusuke to pay a little attention to his departing figure.

The old man's health doesn't seem to be very good?

But this is understandable... After all, the ages of spirits vary greatly. Although there is no fixed lifespan, the differences between individuals are significant.

People like Yamamoto and Unohana Retsu, who live for a thousand years without aging or decaying, are ultimately a minority.

As people age, various old ailments may recur, gradually causing feelings of 'feeling powerless'.

The current head of the Kuchiki family seems to be walking down this very path...

'I guess it was during those ten or so years that he felt his health was failing and stepped down, handing the captaincy to his grandson?'

Although the exact time of Daibai's appointment is unknown, Matsushita Yusuke himself is not particularly interested.

He greeted everyone and left his seat.

Yusuke Matsushita glanced at Soi Fon, who was standing at the doorway looking slightly lost, and patted her on the shoulder with a smile.

"Let's go, let's go back!"

Bruce, let's go!

155: Lonely people listen to sad songs

Back at the Eleventh Division's base, Matsushita Yusuke, as usual, flipped through the files, sorted out the items, and took over the section that Soi Fon was in charge of.

As he approached the deputy captain's office, he raised his hand to knock on the door, but heard sobbing sounds coming from inside.

Yusuke Matsushita stopped what he was doing.

"..."

Although she had already left the Second Division, Yoruichi Shihouin's departure was indeed a significant blow to her.

After all, this was a leader who had shown him great favor in the past, and someone he had once admired. It's understandable that he would find it difficult to accept that the other party had ended up in such a state.

So what should I do?

Yusuke Matsushita pondered for a moment.

She's already so lonely, and I... can't let her stay lonely any longer!

"Soi Fon, I'm coming in?"

Five seconds later.

Yusuke Matsushita flew out along with the documents.

"Get out of here!!!"

The person involved covered their bruised eye socket and stood up, groaning.

Surprisingly, she's quite energetic. It seems we don't need to worry about her for now... Matsushita Yusuke felt a little relieved and returned to his office, where he began to think about the next steps.

The masked incident has come to a temporary end, but what's next?

To prevent himself from forgetting anything due to his poor memory, Matsushita Yusuke took out a piece of paper and began to make simple corrections and revisions on it.

First, the timeline.

Let's assume there's still... a hundred years until the story begins!

He couldn't remember the very detailed details, so for now, he just needed to plan out an axis.

Yusuke Matsushita drew a long, curved line.

He circled and marked the points near his left hand.

This is the beginning, and also the point at which we stand. The mass defection of the so-called 'Masked Army'.

It directly led to the departure of a group of captains, while allowing Aizen Sousuke and others to rise to power, thus creating a lot of room for subsequent arrangements.

What about the remaining 'minor details'?

Yusuke Matsushita wrote the words "Gin Ichimaru" on it.

The plot development and timing of this kid don't quite match up, but after analysis, Matsushita Yusuke can roughly understand that Aizen Sousuke chose to act ahead of time because of his arrival.

'Lao Lan may have noticed his talent, but didn't pay much attention... perhaps he felt that quality was more important than quantity?'

It's understandable that small startups shouldn't have too many employees in their early stages.

As for how Matsushita Yusuke should proceed now that the person has been handed over to him, that's a topic worth pondering.

Should we nurture him properly, or find an opportunity to get rid of him?

Yusuke Matsushita quickly came up with an idea and stopped paying attention.

I'll try to get in touch with them when I have some free time in a few days, and observe them first before making a decision!

As for the rest... they are basically the same as the points of attention that Yusuke Matsushita just mentioned.

These are all scraps or leftovers.

One example is Shiba, the vice-captain of the 13th Division.

According to the original storyline, he should have died at the hands of Lao Lan's experimental subjects later on.

However, judging from the current progress of Hueco Mundo... the research progress on this timeline is significantly faster, having already surpassed the original technical threshold long ago.

In other words, the Shiba couple didn't have to die, but what impact would that have?

Yusuke Matsushita scratched his head, thinking it shouldn't have much of an impact. After all, in terms of its purpose, it was just a small fraction of the grand process of building a blue sky.

If you don't die, plenty of others will!

Moreover, more than anything else... what he cares about most right now is where he and Ichigo Kurosaki are going.

The birth of Little Strawberry can be said to be the result of a combination of various parties.

A mother with Quincy blood, a father who is a Shinigami in a suit, and also has a third party's Hollow power...

With multiple forces involved, this is more like a 'chance' event arising from a combination of circumstances.

It's like when Alexander Fleming returned from vacation in 1928 and inexplicably found his petri dish covered in mold... Essentially, it was an accidental result, but in fact, it was during this period that Penicillium came into the public eye.

What does it mean when people say "life is unpredictable"? (Tactical lean back)

Matsushita Yusuke tapped the four large characters in front of him, his gaze slightly focused, revealing a thoughtful look.

This "Strawberry Bro" thing has to work out.

Otherwise, who will make up for the nutritional deficiencies I'm missing (referring to achievement rewards)?

Moreover, as the most agreeable numerical monster in the Three Realms, he became incredibly arrogant towards the end of the version... If I can't defeat Yhwach myself, then I'll have to see how Kurosaki Ichigo performs.

What? You're saying I might also be targeted by him?

Just kidding~ Little Strawberry is actually quite easy to talk to. As long as you make him realize that you're taking a roundabout approach, he'll naturally help you clear your name in the end.

In the previous versions, giving the protagonist a little lesson or something could be considered a way of training him up!

Now that the general strategy has been set, specific arrangements are needed.

What should we do specifically?

'Controlling variables...'

Biological parents, energy sources, and coincidences are all indispensable.

How can we plan in a way that makes everyone involved feel that it's 'unexpected yet reasonable'? Yusuke Matsushita is also very anxious about this.

We need to plan this out carefully.

'But the 10th Division is still empty...does that mean Isshin Shiba hasn't shown his true potential yet?'

This cannot be rushed, which also indicates that there is still ample buffer and preparation time.

Let's take it one step at a time.

Thinking of this, Yusuke Matsushita's right fingertip emitted a faint blue light as he lightly tapped the edge of the paper in front of him.

The latter was ignited instantly, but was enveloped by spiritual energy, limiting its range of influence... It smoldered silently until it finally disappeared without a trace.

It was as if nothing had ever happened.

Yusuke Matsushita stared intently as it disappeared, his lips slightly pursed, and he sighed softly.