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Chapter 364: The Captain Examination Method
Chapter 364: The Captain Examination Method
"Yecheng, hurry up! Can't you stop dragging your feet every single time?"
In the barracks of the Thirteenth Division, Luan Ju rushed in with a worried expression, dragging along a dispirited Yecheng, who was yawning and looking utterly dejected.
The members of the Thirteenth Division, witnessing this scene, seemed completely unfazed, as if it were a regular occurrence.
In the Gotei Thirteen, each division had its boundaries, and Shinigami from different divisions rarely interacted with one another.
However, for Yecheng, the Third Seat of the Thirteenth Division, these boundaries seemed non-existent.
Not only was he on good terms with the Tenth Division's Vice-Captain, Matsumoto Rangiku, but he also had excellent relationships with the Fourth, Sixth, Eighth, and even the Eleventh Divisions.
They had witnessed Matsumoto Rangiku's behavior of entering their barracks and forcibly pulling people away on more than one occasion.
Ever since he began special training with Toshiro Kuchiki, half a year had passed by once again.
During this time, Yecheng had either been visiting his wife or, out of respect for the busty older sister, going to the Tenth Division to beat up the younger Shinigami.
For half a year, Toshiro Kuchiki had endured Yecheng's relentless beatings.
With perseverance and dedication, after enduring Yecheng's relentless training for half a year, and with the guidance of Yecheng's teachings on Bankai, Toshiro Kuchiki finally lived up to expectations and mastered the Bankai of Hyorinmaru.
Yecheng, forcibly dragged out of the barracks by Luan Ju, felt helpless and looked at her with annoyance, saying, "Toshiro Kuchiki's Captain Examination is your Tenth Division's business. Why do I, a member of the Thirteenth Division, have to be dragged along?"
Ever since that day at the Izakaya when Luan Ju poured out her heart, Yecheng had been ordered by her the next day to keep quiet about it.
However, after that night of heavy drinking, Luan Ju seemed to have untied some of her emotional knots and no longer appeared sullen and depressed from time to time.
"Mastering Bankai is just the bare minimum requirement to become a Captain. Aside from Bankai, one must also pass the Captain Examination to become a Captain of the Gotei Thirteen."
According to the regulations of the Gotei Thirteen, there were three ways to become a Captain.
The first method was to gain the recognition of more than half of the Captains of the Gotei Thirteen and master Bankai, which would directly qualify one to become a Captain.
The second method involved receiving recommendations from three or more Captains and sparring with one Captain. If the candidate's strength gained the approval of the present Captains, they could also assume the position of Captain.
The third method, however, was only applicable to certain special divisions, such as the Second and Eleventh Divisions.
By challenging and defeating the current Captain of the division, one could replace them and become the new Captain.
The reason Luan Ju was in a hurry to find Yecheng was that today was the day of Toshiro Kuchiki's Captain Examination.
The Tenth Division was not a special division like the Eleventh Division, and it didn't follow the rule of survival of the fittest. Moreover, their Captain position had been vacant, so the method of overthrowing the current Captain was not feasible.
For Toshiro Kuchiki to become the Captain of the Tenth Division, he could only rely on the first two methods.
Toshiro Kuchiki had been a Shinigami for less than a century, and although he was a genius, many Captains still doubted his qualifications to become a Captain.
The reason Luan Ju wanted Yecheng's help was simple; she wanted to see if there was any possibility of pulling strings behind the scenes.
After all, compared to her and Toshiro Kuchiki, Yecheng had good relationships with many Captains of the Gotei Thirteen.
"You're thinking too simply. Even if I have good relationships with many Captains in the Gotei Thirteen,
But if the Captain-Commander is present, they wouldn't dare show favoritism. Moreover, you're giving me too much credit. I don't have the clout to get more than seven Captains to vouch for me."
Upon hearing the reason for Ranju's request, Yecheng immediately shook his head like a rattle drum. He felt that Ranju sometimes had an odd confidence in him.
In her eyes, it seemed there was nothing Yecheng couldn't handle. He was merely a Third Seat, and in terms of position, he wasn't even higher than Ranju. Why should those Captains give him face? Did she think he had eaten the 'Face Fruit'?
"I know it's unrealistic to get more than half of the Captains to agree, so what I want you to help with is to have at least three Captains recommend Toshiro."
"If it succeeds, I'll pay for all the drinks for the next week!"
Mastering Bankai only qualified one to become a Captain, but without the recommendation of the current Captains, Toshiro wouldn't even be eligible for the Captain Examination.
Ranju knew she didn't have that kind of influence to get other Captains to recommend Toshiro, but as her closest 'friend', Yecheng had that capability.
First, there was the Captain of the Thirteenth Division, Captain Fuke, who was one. Then there was the Captain of the Eighth Division, Captain Kyo Rakuga, who was on good terms with Captain Fuke.
Next was the Captain of the Sixth Division, Captain Kusaka... Ranju was well aware that Yecheng had an excellent relationship with his wife and sister-in-law. If he asked, Captain Kusaka would surely not refuse.
There was also Captain Utsuki Hana of the Fourth Division, who held Yecheng in high regard. If he asked her, she would also likely agree.
"Alright, I'll help you with this, but don't forget what you promised me!"
Yecheng knew that even without his help, Toshiro would likely pass the Captain Examination. But seeing as Ranju was willing to spend so much, Yecheng didn't mind taking advantage of the situation.
In the end, with Yecheng's 'running around', the Captain Examination for Toshiro Kuchiki began.
All twelve current Captains, except for the vacant position of the Tenth Division Captain, gathered together. As vice-captains, Ranju and Toshiro stood at the forefront, with the other vice-captains behind them.
"As the vice-captain of the Tenth Division, I dare to recommend our division's Third Seat, Toshiro Kuchiki, to take up the position of Captain, replacing the original Captain Tagawa."
Although Toshiro is young and his tenure as a Shinigami is not long, his abilities are well-known within our division. He recently mastered Bankai.
Therefore, we, the Tenth Division, unanimously believe that Toshiro is capable of becoming our leader. We hope the Captain-Commander and the present Captains will approve."
Ranju, as the vice-captain of the Tenth Division, followed the procedure and knelt on one knee before the Captain-Commander.
"To have mastered Bankai at such a young age is indeed rare."
"There's always someone better. When I was as old as Toshiro, I had only achieved the Initial Release and was already hailed as a genius."
"His aura is indeed at the Captain-level, and he has also mastered Bankai. However, being a Captain of the Gotei Thirteen requires more than just mastering Bankai."
Upon hearing Ranju's recommendation of Toshiro for captaincy, the Captains began to discuss among themselves. Many of them directly stared at Toshiro, who was kneeling beside Ranju.
Some were curious, some dismissive, and some were filled with awe and admiration.
"The aura of Bird Mountain has disappeared. In the next world, I want to write Dragon Ball. It was one of my favorite anime. (ToT)/~~~
(End of Chapter)
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