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"Soi Fon? After all, she comes from a noble family, so she should be able to understand a little bit."

"So I won't say these things to her face."

With a light breath, Matsushita Yusuke loosened his collar and adjusted his posture.

When he looked up again, a familiar and subtle smile finally appeared on his face.

"Speaking of which, what brings the captain of the Jing Band here today to do something like this?"

The person accompanying him at this moment was none other than Kyoraku Shunsui, who usually seemed unreliable and uninterested in anything.

Having been called out, the latter lowered his gaze and let out a long sigh.

“I didn’t want to come either… Ukitake used to handle these things. But that guy suddenly fell ill again yesterday…”

Matsushita Yusuke nodded thoughtfully and raised his hand to adjust the buttons on his collar.

"I see. What about Kaien? Shouldn't he also be able to represent the captain of the 13th Division at the event?"

Kyoraku Shunsui raised his left hand in front of him, curling a strand of hair that fell from his temple with his index finger, his eyes full of helplessness.

"That guy took leave, saying there were some things at home that needed to be taken care of. It seems like there are quite a few random things happening lately since spring started."

Yusuke Matsushita let out a soft "whoosh" and patted the front of his clothes with both hands to brush away the unseen dust.

"I remember Haiyan's other clansmen still live in Rukongai, don't they plan to move in? With his current status, it shouldn't be difficult for him to reintegrate into the noble circles."

Kyoraku Shunsui hummed in agreement, tilting his head noncommittally, his tone carrying an almost scrutinizing quality.

"That kind of thing is like drinking water; only the person drinking it knows whether it's hot or cold. But I heard from Ukitake that he doesn't seem to have any intention of returning."

The two chatted idly, exchanging a few words here and there.

Although they appeared quite casual in their demeanor, the content of their conversation itself was part of the intelligence gathering.

The things that captain-level figures can interact with are things that are not allowed to be discussed openly in public.

"Oh, right... how about we grab a drink after we're done?"

"Okay, okay, I... oh wait, that might not work. Nanao will be angry."

"Is she a girl from your relative's family? She seems to have quite a talent for the Ghost Path?"

"Hehe, yes. Due to my personal circumstances, I still can't use my Zanpakuto freely... How about we introduce you two sometime? She can learn some Kido techniques from you."

"Forget it, with my mediocre skills, I'd only be making a fool of myself."

"Don't be so formal~ Right now, in Soul Society, the only Kido masters you can boast about are the Great Kido Master."

Whether it's called flattery or praise, at least for Kyoraku Shunsui at this moment, Matsushita Yusuke certainly deserves these compliments.

In addition...

"Oh right, although I don't think you would do that, my Nanao is still a child, so please don't do anything too outrageous."

"...I wouldn't have such unrealistic ideas about young girls, and to be honest, I prefer the petite type."

"I see. So that's why Soi Fon stayed with you so obediently. By the way, when are you two planning to get married?"

“I had that idea, but Soi Fon said it was too early… Are all nobles so difficult to get along with?”

"Her family situation is somewhat unusual, so there must be some unspeakable difficulties."

With decades of accumulation and reputation, even if the person involved wanted to keep a low profile... the mission and responsibilities of the Eleventh Division inevitably exposed some of Matsushita Yusuke's true abilities.

Of course, from the perspective of the person involved...

Yusuke Matsushita was also happy that others held this view of him.

After all, the most flawless person is the most fake. Everyone has their strengths, their weaknesses, and even some personality issues... This is what makes a more complete personality.

Even if it's just a pretense, Matsushita Yusuke has to be at least as good as Aizen.

Beep...

A jolt like electricity passed through, and a side door not far away opened, revealing a head peeking in.

"Captains, it's almost time. Please get ready to go on stage!"

Both sides gave clear responses without prior agreement, and after a few seconds, the curtain in front of them slowly opened... A scene that was by no means unfamiliar to Matsushita Yusuke came into view.

The annual opening ceremony of the Shinigami Academy.

This is an educational institution that is only open to newly enrolled spirits who aspire to become Shinigami or join various organizations of Seireitei.

Just like a new employee joining the company.

Since you've all come all this way, we should let you look ahead to the future and broaden your horizons a bit before we talk about anything else.

Therefore, similar speeches by team captains can be considered an annual tradition in another sense.

Now it's Yusuke Matsushita's turn, and this is his fourth time speaking. Overall, he has quite a bit of speaking experience.

"Keep smiling, don't look too stiff..."

In comparison, Kyoraku Shunsui, who habitually slacks off and doesn't actively participate in various activities, seems somewhat stiff.

As usual, everyone took their seats, and a brief introduction was given, along with an analysis of the nature of Seireitei and the Academy of Spiritual Arts, etc. These are all common sense things, so they naturally need to be taught in advance.

After a 50-minute speech, there will be about five minutes of dialogue time at the end.

New students can take this opportunity to greet the team leader directly.

Because this part wasn't rehearsed beforehand, it was somewhat interesting. After all, some strange questions did occasionally pop up...

For example, which squad has the best food, or which squad makes it easier to find a partner if you join a certain unit, etc.

Of course, whether or not to give a serious answer depends on the mood of the person involved.

For example, Kyoraku Shunsui...

"The Eighth Division is an organization specializing in intelligence, so I'd like to know... outside of working hours, should we still maintain that restrained and serious style of conduct?"

The disheveled middle-aged man rubbed his chin and said with a subtle expression.

"I don't think so, right? It's fine to grab a drink with me after get off work. By the way... how much alcohol do you drink?"

Being unserious is also a style of response.

The somewhat serious atmosphere relaxed at this moment.

The intelligence team was clearly more popular due to the nature of their work. Kyoraku Shunsui was bombarded with questions, while Matsushita Yusuke, standing nearby, had already started to doze off.

But at this moment...

"I... I want to ask the captain of the Eleventh Division a question."

Huh? How could this possibly involve me?

The person in question straightened up slightly and looked toward the source of the sound.

The other person was an ordinary-looking young man with slightly sunken eye sockets and thin cheeks, suggesting that he had likely experienced hardship in the past.

Considering that entering the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy requires a selection process... the fact that the other person is standing here also means that their talent is worth nurturing.

Therefore, there is no reason to ignore it.

Yusuke Matsushita raised his right hand, gesturing for him to proceed.

"Please speak."

“I was born in the West 41st District of Rukongai, and the living conditions there… are not very ideal.”

That's not surprising.

Generally speaking, places ranked 30th or higher are usually those with relatively harsh living conditions.

Matsushita Yusuke had roughly gone through these thoughts in his mind, and now he nodded as he spoke.

"I understand, so your question is..."

"I want to know, can someone like me protect Soul Society like you?"

He added excitedly.

"Just ten years ago! We encountered many Hollows that ate people! Although we reported it promptly, we all knew at the time... that the Seireitei would have a hard time responding in time..."

That's not surprising.

After all, the area of ​​Rukongai is many times larger than that of Seireitei.

Yamamoto's policies were also biased towards controlling key areas, while allowing the surrounding districts to develop freely.

Resources need to be centralized to facilitate subsequent control and adjustment... and this behavior can be considered a consensus in a certain sense.

“Many of us have already prepared to relocate, and some elderly people who can’t walk have basically given up resisting… We thought we were going to have to leave our homes.”

Matsushita Yusuke frowned slightly as he listened.

Although the situation was roughly clear, the problem with efficiency was just that... As the captain of the Gotei 13, he found it difficult to ignore this kind of 'accountability'.

What should I do?

Should I apologize?

Kyoraku Shunsui, shut up!

"But just then... a group of people arrived in time and helped us drive away these man-eating monsters!"

The other person's expression was excited, and their tone became much louder.

"We were very grateful, and we only found out later... that it was all thanks to the Eleventh Division!"

hiss……

I think I understand now.

It must be that Kenpachi Zaraki couldn't contain himself and went to Rukongai looking for work... He often does this, and Yusuke Matsushita is too lazy to control him.

In essence, this was a free act, but in retrospect, he did save many lives.

"What I want to ask is... can someone like me, who isn't strong enough, join the Eleventh Division, which specializes in combat?"

A freshman aspiring to join the Eleventh Division?

That really is...

That's rare.

Yusuke Matsushita leaned forward slightly, pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then gave a calm smile.

"Of course... our job is to protect the peace of Soul Society, and our duty is to fight for ordinary people. The Eleventh Division is not a war maniac... we also have beliefs."

us……

"We will fight to protect."

224: My Expectations (Major Chapters Combined)

This concludes the welcome event for new students.

Kyoraku Shunsui yawned lazily, and then began to think about where to drink and make merry later...

Standing next to him, Matsushita Yusuke wore a look of utter disappointment.

"Captain Matsushita, what's wrong?"

"No... I was just suddenly touched by what that young man said."

Yusuke Matsushita touched his nose, a subtle smile on his face, his tone carrying an indescribable sense of emotion.

“My team member is a rough guy, he wouldn’t do anything deliberate… For that guy, it was essentially just a random act of venting.”

But in other people's eyes, it becomes an act of tolerance like that of a savior.

The comparison between the two is truly remarkable.

Kyoraku Shunsui rubbed his chin and said in a slightly teasing tone.

"Isn't this the difference between people? Actually, this kind of thing happens often, so there's no need to be so emotional about it."

"So it was just a slight surprise... don't worry too much about my emotions."

"How could I possibly ignore this? This is a rare glimpse of Captain Matsushita's vulnerable side, so I have to take a good look."

Yusuke Matsushita couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"I'll stop here then. I have other appointments later, so I'll be going now."