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"A dignified captain doesn't even have the power to adjust salaries? Are you kidding me..."

"Young man, watch your words and actions."

We're being oppressed and we're not even allowed to speak out!

"OK, no problem, I won't say anything more."

The person in question is known for being quick to accept good advice.

As for the specific work, there was basically no reason to refuse at this point, so Matsushita Yusuke quickly agreed.

"Then I need to go and assign the tasks in detail. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now?"

"Hold on……"

Yamamoto stopped Yusuke Matsushita.

Meeting the other party's seemingly slightly doubtful gaze, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni lowered his eyes and pondered for a while before speaking softly.

"If you have any work-related problems, remember to contact me anytime... I'll try my best to help you solve them."

Yusuke Matsushita paused for a moment.

"Uncle Shan, do you have a fever?"

Scalded by Ryujin Jakka?

You should know that the old man usually has a serious image of upholding justice and never giving people any special treatment.

But now he's willing to bring up these issues himself and offer some off-field assistance...

It's hard not to suspect that the old man might have been suddenly switched at birth.

"Glib and smooth-talking..."

After a soft reprimand, Yamamoto's lips trembled for a moment, and finally he sighed as if feeling utterly helpless.

"My strict requirements for you are not meant to torture you, but to help you grow up as soon as possible and become capable of standing on your own."

After a pause, his gaze became melodious, yet also carried a sense of loss.

"Over the course of a thousand years, the Soul Society itself has already experienced several life-or-death crises... I just don't want that after so many years of trials, in the end I'm the only one who can save the day."

These words were most likely spoken with genuine emotion, because Yamamoto's expression had become very sad.

This even moved Yusuke Matsushita.

"Even someone as powerful as Master Shan has moments of such sentimentality?"

"No one can always be the strongest, and I will be no exception."

He was quite open-minded about this, never expecting that this living fossil of Seireitei would still have such thoughts.

In a normal storyline, this passage might be dismissed as 'unofficial history'...

"To be honest, I'm really looking forward to seeing you. Yusuke Matsushita."

It seems that they were talking about a somewhat lighthearted and even exciting topic.

Yamamoto's tone became more assertive, and his expression also became more serious as he repeated himself.

"I look forward to the day when you can stand on your own, Captain Matsushita."

"Oh, thank you~ I'll work harder then."

of course.

You'll see the results soon enough.

225: Spiritual Totem

After finishing his report to Yamamoto, Matsushita Yusuke stood at the main entrance, staring blankly at the First Division sign.

"What's wrong, Captain Matsushita?"

Upon seeing his appearance, the members of the First Division eagerly approached him, wanting to ask if they could offer any assistance.

Of course, this was quickly rejected by the person involved with a smile.

"It's nothing... I just suddenly thought of some other things. Sorry, I hope you didn't find it funny."

Considering the limitations of his own abilities and the potential risks involved, Aizen Sousuke's powers did not encompass the entire Seireitei, but rather excluded those areas.

As for the reasons for these feelings...

It's probably something like, "The young people I'm looking forward to actually want to kill me."

Yusuke Matsushita raised his hand and scratched the side of his face, his expression subtle, while inwardly sighing with helplessness.

'I never expected that someone as insignificant as me could be expected to be promoted. It seems the Soul Society is experiencing a bit of a talent shortage.'

Upon closer examination, the original story's decision to put Kyoraku Shunsui on the throne after Yamamoto's sacrifice was partly driven by a sense of helplessness.

—Retsu Unohana, a contemporary of Retsu Unohana, was a seasoned PVP player with absolutely no political acumen.

Among the students they were proud of, one was cynical all day long, and another was prone to coughing and falling ill... The remaining candidates were either too weak or lacked prestige.

Under these circumstances, after much deliberation, only Kyoraku Shunsui remained as someone who could "take on the important task".

Thinking about this, it's truly heartbreaking.

"That's all for now, I'm leaving."

Matsushita Yusuke said nothing more and turned to leave.

He let his hands hang down at his sides, looked up at the sky, and after a moment of thought, sighed.

The weather is so nice.

In addition...

Time is running out.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

Today, as usual, a rather private 'cocktail party' was held inside Seireitei.

Led by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, a group of people began packing early on, while avoiding some of their own squad members, and gathered in the western district of Rukongai.

"Sorry, sorry~ Am I late?"

Kyoraku Shunsui, with a sheepish grin on his face, jogged over. Ukitake Jushiro coughed twice, revealing a rather helpless expression.

Will I ever see you on time again in my life?

"How annoying~ Saying such formal things... We've lived for thousands of years, haven't we? Habits need to be corrected gradually."

Not far away, Retsu Unohana was taking stock of the drinks and food she had brought this time, her free left hand rubbing her chin, a thoughtful expression on her face.

Chojiro Sasakibe, standing nearby, was doing similar work, but his counting process was noticeably more complex and meticulous.

"Captain Unohana, I understand that we need drinks and snacks for a picnic, but why do we have to bring matcha this time...?"

"Isn't grinding tea under a cherry blossom tree a very pleasant thing to do?"

"...I don't understand, but I respect your decision."

Such a noisy scene, now seen through Yamamoto's eyes in his simple attire, also evoked a unique feeling.

It's been a long time...

Since the bloody battle a thousand years ago, both Yamamoto and Seireitei have lost many old friends and powerful figures.

That is why Yamamoto now needs to cherish the hard-won peace and tranquility even more... Just like now, he regularly gathers these old friends and students together every year to go to places to enjoy flowers and drinks.

It wasn't a serious matter to begin with, so there was no room for publicizing it.

only……

This day every year is something to look forward to.

The old man stroked his long beard, chuckling as he watched these familiar figures, nodding slightly incessantly.

In contrast, Chojiro Sasakibe, who had already completed the proofreading, felt somewhat uneasy.

the reason is simple.

He quickly recalled the events that had occurred last time.

Will the enemy, who has been lying in wait for a long time, seize this rare opportunity and choose to launch another sneak attack on the commander-in-chief?

However, this thought only lingered for a moment before being overwhelmed by subsequent thoughts... It shouldn't be like that, there's no reason for it.

After all, several decades have passed.

Even the most vivid memories will now be covered with a little dust, revealing a hazy and dim texture.

In the years following his first experience, Yamamoto's travel plans were kept strictly confidential and sealed away like archives.

Although Yamamoto himself was not entirely in agreement... he eventually complied under the strong insistence of his deputy, Chojiro Sasakibe...

It's understandable that they're on high alert, since even if the Captain-Commander is only injured, it's still unacceptable for the Gotei 13.

A spiritual pillar, or a physical symbol of the Seireitei totem?

Maybe there are.

Because for this part, it is sufficient to simply refer to some content from the original work.

In the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, the Gotei 13, which was ambushed, suffered heavy losses. Each captain was in a very bad state, and some even suffered literal casualties.

however……

All morale issues vanished like smoke as soon as the commander-in-chief began to act.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni began his operation, using his blazing Zanpakuto to kill his opponent!

After realizing this fact, all the members of the Gotei 13 showed a rather excited change.

The most obvious example is the Seventh Division. The big dog, who was originally beaten so badly by its own Heavenly Punishment Cat King that it could barely lift its head, suddenly started to fight back as if it had taken drugs.

Even little bitch Bambi was startled.

Closer to home.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto is, in a literal sense, the pinnacle of combat power and the representative of Soul Society.

But from another perspective, he is also an absolute symbol of 'not being able to lose'.

Just by standing there, maintaining his physical condition and corresponding command ability... he was able to support the Gotei 13 to continue fighting.

This is something that no one else can replace, not even Kyoraku Shunsui, the second Captain-Commander who took over his duties.

Therefore, from this perspective, Chojiro Sasaki's reaction can be considered reasonable in another sense.

But then again...

'They haven't chosen to continue fighting for quite some time, which probably means they've realized the Commander-in-Chief's combat capabilities and have chosen other methods of sabotage.'

The thought had just formed, but it was only for a fleeting moment.

Chojiro's expression immediately changed.

He suddenly looked up, gazing at the direction above! And there... were three figures standing silently atop it!

226: I can handle them all by myself.

An enemy from the sky?!

No... it's not that exaggerated.

It's simply because the other party seems quite familiar with this method of concealing spiritual pressure.

But thinking about it this way, it's a bit strange...would a normal person specifically research this kind of ability?

Only those with ulterior motives would act in this way.

Having grasped the reasons in an instant, Chojiro Sasakibe's gaze turned extremely cold.

Who are you?!

The warning had barely left his lips when Chojiro Sasaki lowered his gaze and glanced around at his side.

The slight tension I felt just moments before was completely calmed down with this action.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Because those gathered around the Captain-Commander right now are all high-ranking fighters from the Gotei 13!