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"That's enough. Let's go... I have nothing else to do."

The main reason for calling him over was to give him a reminder and, incidentally, to do some psychological preparation.

Of course, the Eleventh Division's mission will definitely be confirmed through secret documents, which is a foregone conclusion at the moment.

Matsushita Yusuke responded and stepped back. Just as he was about to leave the inner room…

He seemed to remember something, and suddenly stopped in his tracks, then turned to the inside and spoke.

"Old man Shan, although it might seem a bit inappropriate for me to say such things, and it's not befitting my status, but..."

He raised his right hand, waved it gently, and then said with a smile.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If anything is wrong, just tell us. It's our duty to help the leaders. It would be a bit much to be too formal."

Without waiting for a response, Matsushita Yusuke strode out. Sasakibe Chojiro brushed past him and entered the room, intending to give a work report.

But then he saw his own captain looking up and sighing.

"Commander-in-Chief?"

"Satsube...the young people these days are quite capable."

217: Your Biology Dad

Let's leave aside for now what the two old men from the First Division thought.

For Yusuke Matsushita, however, his work had only just begun.

After leaving the captain's office, he first looked to his side, then spoke in a rather cryptic tone.

"I have an appointment with Shiba Isshin today, so I won't be attending the meeting... or I can have Gin replace me."

A member of the First Division walked past Yusuke Matsushita. He seemed to be about to continue on his way, but suddenly paused and stood still.

He appeared dazed, as if his soul had been ripped away, and spoke in a dreamlike tone.

"Okay, I understand... Take care, Matsushita-kun."

Thanks for understanding!

Without turning his head, Matsushita Yusuke raised his right hand, waved it lightly, and disappeared.

The soldier, who had been standing still as if possessed, suddenly trembled. He blinked, and his previously somewhat cloudy eyes suddenly cleared.

He raised his hand and touched the back of his head with a strange expression, as if he had just had a brief daydream, which felt somewhat unrealistic.

What's wrong...?

"Have you been too tired these past few days?"

I need to get some rest later.

Thinking this through, he didn't linger and quickly left the spot as well.

Matsushita Yusuke was communicating with Aizen Sousuke in this way just now... In fact, this method is already quite advanced.

The number of people who can be hypnotized by the "Mirror Flower Water Moon" technique has increased over the years, and now it covers about 80% of the current Grim Reapers.

Although it hasn't achieved full coverage in the literal sense, the vast majority of these people are carrying out secret missions and rarely show their faces in public... It's reasonable to ignore them.

In other words...

If she wanted to, Lao Lan could actually do whatever she wanted.

After all, over the years, Aizen's understanding and application of Kyoka Suigetsu have also improved significantly.

According to the person involved, without actively approaching a master of Yamamoto's level... he could achieve a 99% or higher level of imitation.

As long as Lao Lan doesn't actively create weaknesses, there's almost no possibility of it being exposed.

Such incredible abilities, yet there's not a single person in the organization who's particularly good at fighting... It just goes to show that the game's balance is reflected in every aspect.

With a sigh, Matsushita Yusuke walked briskly through the streets and soon found the bar where they had arranged to meet.

He lifted the curtain and went inside. Entering the private room, he saw that Shiba Isshin, looking relaxed, had already started drinking by himself.

"You started drinking before I even got there? You seem to be in a pretty good mood today?"

Yusuke Matsushita smiled as he took off his captain's haori and casually hung it on a nearby rack.

Zhibo chuckled foolishly, his flushed cheeks revealing a slight hint of intoxication, suggesting he was a little tipsy.

"I'm in a slightly good mood today... so, hehe, I won't wait for you."

"Never mind, I can understand anyway."

Both sides spoke as if they were old acquaintances, and that was indeed the case.

During this decades-long period of preparation, aside from managing his squad, Yusuke Matsushita spent most of his time figuring out how to reap the benefits.

He quickly connected the dots to Shiba Isshin.

This biological father of Kurosaki Ichigo is also the current head of the Shiba branch family.

Since obtaining the other party's specific information, Yusuke Matsushita has been keeping a close eye on them.

This is not only to know the other party's movements, but also to make various preparations and take preventive measures to avoid problems before they occur.

The two men filled their glasses, clinked them together, and smiled.

"So, how does it feel to be the captain?"

After taking a big gulp of alcohol, Shiba Isshin exhaled softly, hesitated for a moment, and then his tone became slightly choked.

He scratched the corner of his mouth, a wistful expression on his face, and shook his head with a sigh.

"Somewhat unexpected, unforeseen, and also a bit... well, unrealistic?"

Upon hearing this, Matsushita Yusuke nodded repeatedly, his tone quite emotional.

"I get it, I get it... It's probably the thought that 'someone like me' could become the captain... right?"

"Yes, yes, that's it! I knew Matsushita-kun would understand how I felt. We really are kindred spirits!"

"This may sound a bit ambiguous... but whatever. Whatever makes you happy."

Now, let's get back to the main topic.

"What are the general plans for this captain position at present?"

When this was mentioned, Shiba Isshin's previously smiling expression suddenly turned serious.

He raised his hand to press the corner of his mouth, which was a little sore, and after a moment of contemplation, he said thoughtfully.

"The problem now is... the deputy captain, the chief officer, and some key personnel have not yet been selected. It will be very difficult to carry out many tasks and administrative affairs if I am the only one handling them."

This topic is somewhat serious, and its appearance here can be seen as a statement in another sense.

Shiba Isshin's problem is not something he's just going through the motions with; it's something he's genuinely facing and pondering right now.

Matsushita Yusuke gave a soft "hmm," raised his hand to press his temples, and after a moment of contemplation, said.

"How's the recruitment of team members going? Are there any suitable candidates in the team right now? Although they may lack some ability, it's better to promote them first. After all, many things need to be worked out... Maybe after a while, some people will show extraordinary talent in this area."

"I see, I've learned something... As expected of Captain Matsushita!"

Shiba Isshin nodded vigorously, and seemed to be a little excited, so much so that his face was noticeably redder.

Indeed.

This was somewhat of a compliment, but it was more of a heartfelt sentiment.

Shiba Isshin truly thought so.

Because in the process of actively contacting him, the senses and impressions that Matsushita Yusuke showed were all inclined towards the type of calm and steady.

From the moment they met, Matsushita Yusuke provided Shiba Isshin with assistance in various ways in his own way.

He can be considered a reliable senior in another sense.

By establishing a relatively fixed persona and guiding the conversation in various ways, Yusuke Matsushita can naturally steer the topic toward the areas he wants to touch upon without making the other person feel offended.

Chatting is an art.

Of course... the premise is that you have to become good friends first.

218: This time I'm going to be under the bed.

"First, select the candidates and nominate them. Then, after stabilizing the internal situation, make appropriate reductions in personnel... I see. This approach also saves on team expenses, right? As expected of Captain Matsushita, you're truly amazing!"

Zhibo grinned as he drank, nodding incessantly.

For the position of captain, his performance did seem too inexperienced. Listening to others' opinions is an important process for him to broaden his knowledge and improve his skills.

However, what he said made Matsushita Yusuke feel somewhat embarrassed.

"What do you mean by 'appropriately reducing expenses and saving on team funds'? This has nothing to do with me. I didn't teach you this, so don't talk nonsense!"

"Hehe... Don't worry about the little details."

"Who told you it was a minor detail?!"

During the exchange of complaints, Shiba tried to ask questions.

"Do you think we have any suitable candidates on our side?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shiba Isshin seemed to suddenly remember something, and he gave a very apologetic look, saying embarrassedly.

"Oh right... I forgot that the Eleventh Division is a special case. Captain Matsushita's experience should not be applicable to other divisions."

This sentence needs a little understanding.

Because the Eleventh Division itself had a strong individual character, as mentioned before... Matsushita Yusuke completely transformed it, and now it can be said to have no connection with the previous Eleventh Division.

Correspondingly, although the 10th Division did not have a captain organizing it for a while, it still maintained the most basic team structure.

Even without a captain, the squad continues to operate normally... only the types of work they are responsible for and the intensity of their tasks are somewhat different.

The situation of the 10th Division is quite different from that of the 11th Division. Shiba Isshin realized this, which is why he showed such an apologetic expression at this moment.

only……

The person involved doesn't seem to care much.

"Actually, there isn't that much difference... After all, I've already made quite a few modifications. The current Eleventh Division also has its own unique characteristics; it's just not completely normalized yet."

"Is Captain Matsushita's goal to normalize the Eleventh Division?"

Without answering immediately, Matsushita Yusuke tilted his head and pondered for a moment.

"...This may not be entirely accurate to my physical condition and circumstances, but I do indeed hope to achieve normalcy."

This way, more people can be recruited.

Judging from the results... the efforts over the years have indeed had some effect, but if a normal squad could be used as a base, Matsushita Yusuke believes that the 'gains' over the years would be even greater.

It can only be said that having a good reputation also brings its own set of problems.

With a sigh, Matsushita Yusuke scratched the corner of his mouth and steered the conversation back to the present.

"Also, if you're asking about suitable candidates... I happen to have a few people I like, and I can recommend them if you'd like to hear them."

After a brief pause, he continued.

"Matsumoto Rangiku... do you know this person?"

After thinking for a while, the latter nodded thoughtfully.

"I've heard of this name before. It seems to be quite popular within the squad... Is it because of exceptional work ability?"

"It's her chest that's particularly... oh no, yes, yes, she's quite capable."

I almost blurted it out.

Yusuke Matsushita patted his lips and gave an embarrassed smile.

There's a reason for this recommendation: Matsumoto Rangiku is the lieutenant of the 10th Division in the original work.

This older sister's work ability is absolutely commendable. After all, after Isshin's incident, she didn't get promoted or transferred to another squad, but instead dutifully helped Toshiro rise to the top.

She's practically a family heirloom of the Tenth Division; entrusting her with any task would be no problem.

Moreover, there's nothing to criticize about her character and personality. Who wouldn't like such a broad-minded, big sister-like figure?

I really like it (with a straight face)!

After considering these points, Matsushita Yusuke naturally uttered some rather official and formal remarks.