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Chapter 103: The Captains' Daily Routine
Chapter 103: The Captains' Daily Routine
The so-called "Captain's Meeting" of the Gotei 13 is usually just a platform for the Commander to address the captains.
The gathered Shinigami Captains, some chatting idly and others silently brooding, filled the room.
In the end, they had exchanged plenty of words, but not a single one was on point.
The captains present were either seasoned veterans or workplace old-timers, and they all knew when to say what.
Speaking up now would undoubtedly lead to being "entrusted with a heavy responsibility!"
Such a thankless task, even if executed perfectly, would bring neither promotion nor salary increase, and might even result in scapegoating, leaving one with a mess to clean up. So, naturally, everyone present sought to avoid it.
"You are all the pillars of the Gotei 13! The finest group of Shinigami in centuries.
I've gathered you here not to listen to your idle chatter but to discuss solutions!"
Seeing the captains' usual behavior, the Commander, Yamamoto, at the head of the table, became irritated. He slammed his wooden staff on the ground, creating a powerful wave of spiritual pressure.
"Since there's a shortage of recruits in Seireitei, can we lower the admission requirements a bit?
And instead of relying solely on Seireitei, can we search for suitable souls from outside, like those in the Rukongai districts, and enroll them?"
Seeing the Commander's anger, Fukuzaki, the brain of the Gotei 13, hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up.
Fukuzaki was indeed a good-natured person, but those who knew him well understood that when it was time to be ruthless, he wouldn't hold back.
Noticing that the Commander didn't refute his suggestion, Fukuzaki continued, "Previously, Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts also had many students from the Rukongai districts.
But they passed the tests themselves, defeating the gatekeepers to enter Seireitei.
However, souls from the Rukongai with such potential and qualities are always in the minority. Compared to our previous passive approach, can we take the initiative this time?"
"Can we proactively send people to various areas of the Rukongai to search for souls with potential and powerful spiritual pressure, and then enroll them in Zenny Academy for training?"
After some discussion, Fukuzaki's proposal was accepted by the group, as it was indeed the most effective solution at the moment.
The Gotei 13 needed a large number of cannon fodder... no, a group of fresh blood with potential.
For the souls in the Rukongai, becoming a Shinigami offered a structured and respectable job, which was their common aspiration.
The strategy was decided, but the Captain's Meeting didn't disband. After all, deciding who would undertake this task was also a matter for discussion.
Fukuzaki had taken the initiative, so he couldn't back out now. Therefore, the 13th Division would be responsible for a portion of this Rukongai recruitment plan.
The Commander probably felt it was unfair to burden Fukuzaki, who had just stepped up to solve the problem, with all the work, especially since he was already unwell.
Moreover, overworking Shi Si Lang might discourage other young captains from speaking up in the future.
The Rukongai had 300 districts, with 80 districts each in the East, South, West, and North. This time, Fukuzaki's 13th Division would be responsible for the 80 districts in the South.
However, in addition to the Southern districts, there were three other districts, meaning they still needed three more workers...
"The 2nd Division has too many responsibilities, and there are already numerous vacancies. We don't have the capacity to take on more tasks for the Commander."
The 2nd Division, with its responsibilities for the Onmitsukido, patrols, and guarding the Worm Nest, indeed had a lot on its plate. So, the Commander didn't insist, turning his attention to the other captains in the room.
"The Fourth Division is also overwhelmed with duties. The recent increase in the death rate has led to a constant stream of injured patients arriving daily. We are already stretched thin."
Upon hearing Captain Uryuu's words, the expressions of the other captains in the room visibly twitched. They were well aware of the situation.
If one were to discuss which captain among them led the most leisurely life, it would undoubtedly be Captain Uryuu, who spent her days leisurely arranging flowers.
However, they dared not voice this thought openly, as she was a senior and a formidable figure from the same era as the Head Captain.
If they were to criticize her, she might not just stick to flowers but turn her attention to the Shinigami present!
"Tsk, these weaklings... No matter how many we recruit, it's all the same. They're just going to die anyway."
Kensei Zangetsu showed no concern about the number of cannon fodder.
One might even say that if the entire Eleventh Division were reduced to just him, he wouldn't mind at all.
In fact, this would suit him perfectly, as he would have all the prey to himself, and without others holding him back, he could fight with abandon!
In the past, when he worked with other squad members, he had to carefully control his spirit pressure to avoid harming the cannon fodder around him.
"I believe Captain Kensei is the most suitable person for this task."
It was common knowledge that the Eleventh Division, as a combat squad, had the highest death rate, and most graduates from the Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts joined this division.
Moreover, Captain Kensei was from the North 79 District of the Liu Hun Jie, making him the ideal candidate for this operation."
Upon hearing Jing Yue Chun Shui's strong recommendation, Kensei Zangetsu was about to retort, but the Head Captain, sitting at the head of the table, promptly nodded and made the decision. "The Eleventh Division has suffered the most casualties over the years, so it is only right that they take on a portion of this plan.
Captain Kensei, the North 80 District of Liu Hun Jie is now under your responsibility.
And remember, I'm sending you there to select suitable Shinigami candidates, not to kill them all!"
With the Head Captain's decision made, Kensei Zangetsu reluctantly agreed with a cold humph.
"Head Captain, I also recommend Captain Gin Ichimaru to take charge of this plan.
As far as I know, Captain Gin is also from Liu Hun Jie and is an extremely rare talent. Moreover, he recently became a Shinigami captain, making this an excellent opportunity for him to gain experience."
After selling Kensei Zangetsu, Jing Yue Chun Shui quickly recommended Gin Ichimaru, who had only recently become the captain of the Third Division.
No wonder Jing Yue Chun Shui had been slacking off before but was now working so hard. If he didn't find some scapegoats, according to the Head Captain's nature, he would end up doing the work himself!
Currently, three out of the four districts in Liu Hun Jie had been assigned to someone, leaving only one district unclaimed.
Jing Yue Chun Shui scanned the room with his eyes, realizing that the remaining individuals were either too powerful for him to provoke or simply unsuitable, leaving him without an excuse.
His usual scapegoat, a close friend, had already taken responsibility for one district, and as for the remaining district, Jing Yue Chun Shui was debating between passing the buck to the rookie captain, Kusaka, or the Fifth Division's low-profile captain, Lan Zhan. However, just as he was considering his options, the Head Captain suddenly spoke up.
(End of Chapter)
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