Chapter 212 Chapter 211: New Captain of the Tenth Division

After one month.

In the Soul Society, in the Seireitei.

Regular captain meetings arranged according to date came as scheduled.

The content of the discussion this time was obviously much more complicated than before.

Because this time not only do we need to discuss some things that have not been finalized or have changed, but they also need to be discussed and discussed.

Finally, it was determined where the suddenly missing captaincy position needs to go.

"Shiba Isshin..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's tone is still calm, but those who are familiar with him at this moment can somewhat hear the outline of fatigue.

"After a month-long search, there is still no news about him?"

Old man Yamamoto glanced down, and Sui Feng, who was directly under his left hand, opened his mouth.

"Let me start first. If you have anything to add, just say it."

"First of all, our team's covert mobile troops have been deployed in the real world."

"Although the current world is vast, logically speaking... there should be opportunities for encounters."

The people in the Second Division are the best at reconnaissance and surveying, and they do have a trustworthy voice in this regard.

Facing Old Man Yamamoto's gaze, Sui Feng raised his head slightly and continued to speak in a tone that was neither arrogant nor humble.

"Based on the intelligence content returned by the team members, we believe that Shiba Isshin can proactively contact us if conditions permit."

"But he didn't do this. Based on this behavior, we made further deductions..."

"There are only two possibilities at the moment."

After moving his eyes away and facing the other captains present, Broken Bee's tone was extremely calm.

"First, Shiba Isshin has been killed and executed by his opponent, completely losing signs of life."

"Second, Shiba Isshin is in a state of being unable to respond, or is in a deep coma... No matter what, in this case, the captain of the 10th Division will definitely be unable to make any response."

Apart from this, there is no other possibility.

"At the same time, we also have intelligence content collected and sorted out by members of the 10th Division in this world."

"The fact is that it has no reference value at all. Shiba Isshin just disappeared from the world and has completely disappeared now."

"Based on the above, and only representing the personal opinions of the Second Division, I propose a proposal to replace the captain."

Captain replacement.

As the content literally says, dissatisfaction and dissent against the current captain have accumulated to a point that cannot be ignored.

Behavior that can only be raised later in a formal setting.

——If placed in other situations, it would seem a bit shocking, but now it seems that it is not incomprehensible.

After all, the vacancy in the position of captain of the 10th division is a problem that cannot be ignored.

Broken Bee's desire to speak seems to be quite high today, and it continues to output at this time.

"Although I don't have any objections to Captain Shiba, it is definitely not a good thing to delay it like this."

"After all, there are some guys with outstanding abilities in the 10th Division. If we just let them waste time, it will be a loss."

No need to emphasize by naming.

Two of the candidates have emerged in everyone's minds.

Because just some time ago, the 10th Division had experienced an intra-team competition.

——The scope is not wide, but it has attracted enough captains to participate.

The two sides facing each other were Hitsugaya Toshiro and Ichimaru Gin.

As long as there is no conflict between the two parties... Generally speaking, this kind of "private fight" will not happen.

It's just that the current situation is obviously different.

Because this is an internal screening for the captain of the 10th Division.

It is normal for two candidates with swastika strength to compete on the same stage to compete for status in this way.

Although the results are not known to the public, they seem to have results now.

The theory is like this, and the conditioning is also quite clear... There are no shortcomings or flaws at all.

However, these words sound somewhat emotional to others.

——What a cold statement.

This made Kyōraku Shunsui behind him couldn't help but let out an ouch.

‘I just disappeared for a month, will I lose my position? ’

In contrast, Ukitake Jushiro beside him just closed his eyes silently and whispered.

‘It’s not something that is incomprehensible, it’s that the able will prevail... This principle is also common to you and me. ’

This is the insight of Captain Centenary, and now he is somewhat accustomed to it.

'Haha, that's true...'

Even so, the emotion in Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes did not diminish at all.

‘I just feel that something is a little strange this time. If I have time...well, I should investigate it for a while. ’

Ukitake couldn't help but glance at him.

‘What did you discover? ’

‘No, I have no clue at all. ’

'and you……'

‘But I’m somewhat curious~’

Playing with the hair hanging down from his forehead, Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes darkened slightly and his tone was light and subtle.

‘The scene was mixed with a variety of atmospheres, and because the magnitude was too exaggerated, it was damaged to the point where it could not be traced back. ’

'But with just these things, I can analyze some general information...'

‘Not only the Shinigami, but Hollows and Quincy were also involved. ’

‘Wouldn’t it make people care about such a complicated situation? ’

Ukitake Jushiro's expression became more subtle, and he couldn't help but tone his tone a little more intensely.

‘You… never mentioned this kind of thing during the report before. ’

‘Well~ don’t be so nervous. I just considered making the report for the sake of safety. ’

Putting down the right hand that was rubbing his hair, Kyoryu Shunsui still had a calm smile on his face.

‘And I still have something I want to investigate, so I chose to hide it first. ’

Reporting selectively has Kyōraku Shunsui's considerations in mind.

'After all, it will be difficult to deal with unnecessary misunderstandings if you say things that you have no bottom line on. so……'

Until then, figure out how to solve the problem yourself, and then bring it to the table.

It's obviously a safer approach.

‘After all, the Seireitei is quite turbulent right now. It’s a bit unreasonable to assign other people to handle things at this time, right? ’

No, no, no, this is just your family's opinion!

‘This kind of thing should be spoken out! There would be no point if information is not shared! ’

Already quite critical of his friend, Ukitake Jushiro's attitude was somewhat firm, but before he could continue to argue.

Suddenly there was a violent coughing sound nearby.

"Cough cough cough, cough... cough! Poof..."

The sound was abrupt.

Even just hearing this movement, Kyōraku Shunsui subconsciously looked to his side.

‘What’s the matter with you guy…did you forget to bring your medicine again when you went out? ’

And after seeing Ukitake's expression of surprise.

The decadent uncle couldn't help but say "ah".

No, no.

This time the patient is someone else...

Jingraku Shunsui turned his head, his gaze swept across the faces of the captains, and caught many surprised expressions at this moment.

Obviously everyone didn't expect this to happen.

And a moment later...

His eyes finally focused on the 'participant'.

The captain of the fifth division is Arima Shizuya.

At this moment, not only were his eye sockets slightly sunken, but his body shape was even thinner than usual.

His face was sallow and his expression was depressed.

Even the haori draped over my body now looks like a coat...

He was even a little unsteady due to a fit of coughing just now, and it took Byakuya Kuchiki beside him to lend a hand to help him regain his footing.

"Ah, I'm sorry..."

Even the sneer expression looked extremely forced.

Byakuya Kuchiki adheres to the principle of being polite when attending meetings and not speaking when unnecessary.

At this moment, they couldn't help but frown.

"Captain Arima, if you are so unwell...why don't you choose to take leave?"

After all, my wife is the frail and sickly type.

When it comes to caring for patients and other behaviors, Dabai now seems to be very familiar with it.

The person involved just responded with a helpless smile at this moment.

"I think so...but, sorry, there is something I want to witness in today's meeting, so it's better to come over."

Although he did not get permission from Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

But times have changed, and today's captain's meetings are far from as serious and rigid as they were in the early days.

As long as conditions permit and the atmosphere is not so exaggerated... some free dialogue can be considered within the allowable scope.

The captain of the Third Division at the time, Aizen Sosuke pushed up his glasses and said in a rather concerned tone.

"Captain Arima, your situation... looks a bit worrying."

The question was tactfully framed.

After all, what you actually want to express is not that simple.

As we all know, those who can move in Soul Society are spirits.

And generally speaking... the so-called level distribution of spiritual pressure can also intuitively reflect whether a soul is powerful or not.

A spirit body that does not have enough to eat or wear warm clothes may fall ill.

But a spirit like this has already stood at the pinnacle level of the spirit body and possesses the highest level of spiritual pressure.

Generally speaking, it is impossible to get sick... (Ukitake was sick when he was a child, so it is naturally different)

And when Aizen mentioned this matter at this time, it made Shizaya Arima feel a little embarrassed.

——This is not in the pre-discussed script, prison master!

Originally, I just wanted to watch someone become the captain of the 10th division during this meeting.

That's why Arima Jingya insisted on being there.

But I didn't expect that the prison master would put himself in trouble at this time.

Only the person involved understands his symptoms, and there is no need for help... he just needs time to adjust.

But you can see it now.

The prison master obviously didn't think so... The other party planned to take advantage of the situation to put some pressure on Shizuya Arima, and at the same time let others pay attention to his situation.

Although the prison master had no ill intentions at all, this unexpected feeling really made people feel helpless.

Hey! Okay, what a lot of unnecessary care!

He was the captain of the Fourth Division at the time.

Uozhihua Lie moved his gaze over, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

"Captain Arima, have these symptoms lasted for a long time?"

As he spoke, even old man Yamamoto, who was not far away, looked over here.

The focus of the whole audience belongs to...

Since other people have already aroused their interest, there is no need to hide it now.

The person involved couldn't help but sigh.

"It's not something difficult to talk about. It happened about a month ago..."

"Yes, it was about the same time when Captain Shiba disappeared."

"From that day on, my body suddenly felt very weak, and I coughed easily, and I was also accompanied by symptoms such as drowsiness..."

The words were a little vague.

But looking at the other party's appearance, it was obviously not an "exaggerated" description at this time.

Unohana Retsu nodded slightly, responded, and said softly.

"I understand... After the meeting, please come to the Fourth Division, and I will help you diagnose it carefully."

Having said that, it would be too much of a face-saving to refuse again.

Arima Shizuka could only cover her mouth and cough softly to agree.

"Well... Well, I'll trouble you then."

There was a moment of silence, and old man Yamamoto also turned his eyes to his side.

Suiho, who was also staring at Arima Shizuya, came back to her senses slightly, and seemed to subconsciously mutter "a weak and sick thing..."

Then she spoke loudly.

"I have nothing else to say. Please vote on my proposal."

Except when it comes to life and death, the Gotei 13 usually discuss things through voting.

It was the same at the moment.

Before the silence lasted too long, there were voices coming from the field.

"Agree."

"Agree..."

Arima Shizuya naturally stood on the side of agreement, and from the results, there were only two votes that did not agree with this proposal.

Captain of the 7th Division, Komamura Sajin.

"Sorry...Since life and death are uncertain, I don't think it's the best policy to give up the position in a hurry."

With such a temper, it's not surprising that the big dog has such an argument.

At this moment, no one expressed disapproval - before taking off the iron bucket helmet, Komamura Sajin's image was still a relatively mysterious type.

Anyway, he joined the team just to repay the old man Yamamoto's unfinished favor!

As for the other opposing vote.

Captain of the 13th Division, Ukitake Jushiro.

The pale Ukitake pursed his lips slightly, and it seemed that he had considered for a long time before making this decision.

"I think so too..."

"Before the result is obtained, to do this kind of behavior..."

"It is really unfair."

Although it is a bit unexpected.

But this is indeed something that Ukitake Jushiro would say.

This guy has a strong sense of humanity in the 13th Division, and it seems that he has also had a lot of contact with Shiba Isshin.

It is not surprising that he can make such a judgment.

Because the vote does not affect the result, Soi-Fong's proposal was finally implemented.

Old man Yamamoto made the final decision.

"If the proposal is passed, summon him in."

"The next captain of the 10th Division..."

"Ichimaru Gin."