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Chapter 366: The Most Suitable Candidate for the Captain Examination
Chapter 366: The Most Suitable Candidate for the Captain Examination
Although the captains present believed that they would not lose to Toshiro Hitsugaya, a newly promoted vice-captain who had just mastered Bankai, they were reluctant to engage in a prolonged battle or an evenly matched fight. After all, Hitsugaya was a rookie, and they were not.
In short, they were fine with watching the spectacle, but they certainly wouldn't want to be the ones being laughed at.
Moreover, there was no overtime pay for this tricky task, so only a fool would eagerly volunteer.
"Captain-Commander, the Second Division is busy with various affairs. If there's nothing else, I'd like to take my leave. The prisoners in the Worm Nest have been quite restless lately."
Upon hearing that the Captain-Commander intended to find an examination opponent for Hitsugaya, Soi Fon immediately chose to slip away unnoticed.
Regarding the duties of the Second Division, the Captain-Commander couldn't say much and could only nod in agreement.
Gin Ichimaru and Gin Ichimaru maintained their usual low-key demeanor, minimizing their presence to the point of near-invisibility, adhering to the principle of not speaking unless called upon.
"As we all know, the Fourth Division is not particularly skilled in combat, so it shouldn't be difficult for them to serve as the examination opponent this time."
Unohana gracefully withdrew from the competition, and the Captain-Commander didn't have much to say about Retsu Unohana's words.
Even if Unohana wanted to participate, the Captain-Commander might not dare to let her take the field.
Toshiro Hitsugaya was a promising captain candidate, and the old man also worried that Unohana, in her enthusiasm, might accidentally kill her opponent.
Seeing the captains, who had been so persistent earlier, suddenly turning mute, the Captain-Commander couldn't help but feel frustrated.
He silently cursed these bastards, who were always so lively when it came to watching a spectacle, but when faced with a real problem, they were even more slippery than ever.
"As captains of the Gotei Thirteen, you all shirk your responsibilities at the first sign of trouble. How can you live up to the honor of wearing the captain's haori?"
The Captain-Commander's face turned red with anger as he looked at the captains before him. Previously, they had spoken so highly of the Shinigami captains, emphasizing their importance and their role as the pillars of the Seireitei.
Now, however, the Captain-Commander couldn't see any pillars, only a bunch of flounders lying flat.
In response to the Captain-Commander's scolding, the captains in the room maintained their silence, staring at their noses or gazing up at the sky.
After so many years as captains, they were well aware of the Captain-Commander's temperament. At this moment, anyone who dared to step forward and respond would surely face a beating.
What's the big deal about being scolded? There were so many people here, and it wasn't just one person being scolded. The Captain-Commander always repeated the same few phrases during meetings, showing little innovation over the years.
As the captains in the room remained silent, the Captain-Commander's face grew even darker. When he noticed Kyoraku Shunsui yawning, his anger intensified.
"Shunsui, you previously supported Hitsugaya's promotion to the Third Seat of the Tenth Division, which shows your high regard for him.
So, in your opinion, which captain here is suitable to be Hitsugaya's examination opponent?"
Kyoraku Shunsui, who had been daydreaming, was caught off guard by the old man's sudden question.
When he realized that the other captains were all looking at him, Shunsui realized that he had been set up by the old man again!
Seeing that no one was taking the bait and that calling out someone by name would offend the other captains, the old man had shifted the responsibility to him!
This was typical of the Captain-Commander, who often singled out Shunsui for such tasks. Among the captains present, only Shunsui and Jushiro Ukitake were his disciples.
And compared to the frail and weak-bodied Shizuru Jushiro, the little demon, Harukido, either slacks off the most during every Captain's Meeting or is the happiest to watch the fun.
Since you like watching the fun so much, it's only fair that you occasionally become the entertainment for everyone else, right?
"Captain-Commander, your words are misplaced. I voted in favor because I was entrusted by someone, and I'm not the only one who voted in favor, right?"
The Captain-Commander wanted him to take the blame and go on stage as the examination opponent for Winterlion. Harukido instinctively refuted and wanted to pass the blame to the others who also voted in favor.
When he thought of the others who had voted in favor, his face immediately turned as unpleasant as if he were constipated.
Captain-Commander: "What? Do you expect me to take the stage personally?"
Captain Hana: "I just said that the Fourth Division, as a medical division, isn't skilled in combat. If you want to spar, I'd rather do so with Captain Rakuga than with the Third Seat of Winterlion."
Looking at the two old monster seniors before him, Harukido immediately abandoned the idea of passing the blame and turned to his good friend, Jushiro.
"Jushiro, how about you..."
"Cough, cough, cough... Harukido, what were you about to say to me?"
"Ah, nothing, nothing..."
His friend was weak and often ill; asking him to fight Winterlion was out of the question. Even the old man would dare to pin him down and rub him on the ground.
If none of the above three were feasible, then there were only the Captains of the Fifth and Sixth Divisions, Gin Ichimaru and Byakuya.
"Captain Rakuga, my Zanpakuto isn't skilled in combat. Of course, if you're unwilling, I'd be happy to oblige."
Gin pushed up his black-framed glasses and maintained a harmless smile as he spoke.
Gin Ichimaru was amiable and well-liked in the Gotei Thirteen, second only to Jushiro in popularity. However, for some reason, every time Harukido saw him, he felt a chilling sensation.
His instinct told him to avoid provoking Gin Ichimaru as much as possible, so Harukido turned to the last person, Byakuya.
Byakuya, however, completely ignored Harukido's gaze and directly maintained an elegant posture, standing tall with his eyes closed in meditation.
After looking around the circle, Harukido finally realized he had been set up! Besides Gin Ichimaru, who he instinctively felt was best left alone, he couldn't afford to provoke any of the others who had voted in favor!
Even the seemingly less experienced Captain Byakuya was the head of one of the Four Great Noble Families.
If he had known the outcome, Harukido should have abstained. After all, six votes weren't much different from five, and the Third Seat of Winterlion didn't need that extra vote.
He regretted it! He shouldn't have been tempted by the good sake of the Yecheng kid, which had led to this situation... and that Yecheng kid!
"Captain-Commander, among the Captains present, I think there's actually someone more suitable to be the examination opponent for the Third Seat of Winterlion."
Upon hearing Harukido's words and seeing his sudden gaze, the Yecheng, who had been treated as a non-entity until now, suddenly felt a bad premonition. Just as he was about to slip away, he was stopped.
"Third Seat of Yecheng, don't be in such a hurry to leave. I haven't finished speaking yet."
(End of Chapter)
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