Chapter 239: Extremely Sharp Questions
Although not all the captains present have dealings with the Central 46, they are after all the largest violent organization in Soul Society and even in Soul Society, and they all know something about the Central 46's style.
Many of them disagreed with the so-called highest judicial body, but according to their understanding, the Central Office 46 would not make such a judgment.
This was very inconsistent, so inconsistent that all the captains were confused and puzzled.
What they cared about was not the life or death of Rukia Kuchiki, but why the Central 46th Office changed its previous style and made such an incongruous punishment.
"Captain!"
Ukitake Jushiro was the only person present who expressed opposition to the verdict of Kuchiki Rukia, and his expression was filled with anxiety.
“Boom!”
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni struck the wooden stick hard, causing the floor to make a heavy sound.
"Everyone."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's gaze swept across each captain, and his voice sounded particularly heavy.
"Do you all have objections to the decision of Central Office 46?"
When these words were spoken by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, an astonishing pressure immediately emerged at the scene.
Everyone immediately shut their mouths and fell into a brief silence.
They knew that it was Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni who was warning them.
Because he was dissatisfied with the reactions of himself and others.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the strongest god of death in a thousand years who founded the Gotei 13, is known to many people as a very serious and upright person.
He advocates justice, sticks to principles, and pays great attention to the discipline and norms of his members. However, as the oldest Shinigami in the current Gotei 13, it is inevitable that he has an old-fashioned style, just like the Central 46.
The justice he abides by is the justice that is beneficial to Soul Society.
The principles he adheres to are those that are beneficial to Seireitei.
Be it discipline or norms, they all exist to maintain the order of Soul Society, so Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni pays special attention to them.
In view of this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni very much welcomes people with lofty ideals who uphold their own justice and always pursue progress to join the Gotei 13, and for this reason he would even spare no effort to personally protect and guide them.
On the contrary, he would not hesitate to draw his sword against anyone who dared to challenge the discipline of Soul Society, even if the other party was his closest relative.
The Central Forty-Sixth Chamber is the highest judicial institution in Soul Society, the greatest authority in Soul Society, and the absolute defender of order and rules.
To have any objection to it would be to have any objection to the rules and order of Soul Society, which Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would not allow.
Why is it that once the Central 46th Room makes a decision, even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the most powerful god of death, cannot object?
Is it that he is incapable of expressing dissent?
Of course not.
To put it bluntly, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's contribution to Soul Society is so great that no noble can ignore it. If he strongly expresses his dissatisfaction with the Central 46, how could the Central 46 not have reservations?
The reason why there is a rule that even the captain-general cannot raise any objection is not because of anything else, but because Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni himself believes that this can better demonstrate that the order of Soul Society cannot be challenged or provoked.
He did not sit in his current position for the sake of power and gain; as long as it was beneficial to maintaining the order of Soul Society, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would not mind sacrificing his own status, power, and reputation to build the Central Forty-Six.
Under such circumstances, how could the captains of the Gotei 13, a group of Shinigami that protects Soul Society, object to the decision of the Central Forty-Six?
Isn't this challenging the order of Soul Society?
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would naturally feel dissatisfied.
"Now that the verdict has been handed down, all we need to do is obey it." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said in an unquestionable tone, "This is the example that the captain of the Gotei 13 should set."
It seems that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekyo came here just to express this principle.
He knew why the captains came and what they were wondering, but that didn't matter.
The important thing is that as the maintainers of Soul Society's order, the Central Forty-Six has already made a judgment, so they must obey.
"But, teacher..."
Ukitake Jushiro wanted to say something, but was forced back by the oppressive gaze of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.
"Captain Kuchiki." Ukitake Jushiro knew that he could not convince his teacher who strictly abided by the rules, so he turned to Kuchiki Byakuya and asked anxiously: "Don't you want to say something?"
In Ukitake Jushiro's opinion, Kuchiki Byakuya should be in the same group with him.
After all, it was his sister who was sentenced to death, and he had no reason not to do something about it.
However, Ukitake Jushiro was going to be disappointed.
"…The Kuchiki family is the role model for all Shinigami, and their duty is to uphold and enforce the laws of Soul Society."
Kuchiki Byakuya actually said these words in a very calm and even indifferent manner.
"Since the Central Forty-Six Chambers, which represent the authority of Soul Society, have already issued their verdict, the Kuchiki family will not do anything stupid that would challenge the rules."
As soon as these words came out, Ukitake Jushiro looked at him in disbelief.
"you……"
His face was full of disbelief, as if he couldn't believe that Byakuya Kuchiki would be so cold and heartless about the death of his sister.
"...As expected of the head of the Kuchiki family, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki." Kyoraku Shunsui pressed down the straw raincoat on his head, and said with a smile, "In order to maintain the authority of Soul Society, a mere adopted daughter should be sacrificed, right?"
These words are already full of thorns.
"Do you have any comments, Captain Kyoraku?"
Kuchiki Byakuya looked at Kyoraku Shunsui coldly.
"Ha, you're really impressive, Kuchiki Byakuya." Kenpachi Zaraki fanned the flames and sneered, "If we say we have an objection, will you attack us?"
Looking at him, he didn't seem scared at all. Instead, he really hoped that things would develop this way.
"I really don't mind if it's necessary."
Kuchiki Byakuya was not afraid at all and uttered this sentence in an extremely calm manner.
Suddenly, the entire captain's meeting room began to be filled with terrible spiritual pressure.
Kenpachi Zaraki and Byakuya Kuchiki were the first to release their spiritual pressure, followed by Jushiro Ukitake and Shunsui Kyoraku, causing the four spiritual pressures to collide with each other.
"What are you doing?"
"Stop it now!"
"Do you really want to start a fight here?"
Soi Fong, Komamura Satsuki, and Tōsen Kaname immediately spoke out to stop it, and also emitted spiritual pressure to intervene.
"Calm down a bit."
"This is in front of the captain."
Aizen Sosuke and Unohana Retsu both frowned and had to emit spiritual pressure to resist.
"Oh my, I didn't expect it to turn out like this."
"Huh, that's really stupid."
Ichimaru Gin looked like he was enjoying the show, while Kurotsuchi Mayuri also sneered at everyone's behavior and didn't seem to want to agree with anyone.
As for Aize, he was standing by and watching coldly, contrary to his usual behavior. No one knew what he was observing.
“Boom!”
Finally, an even more brutal and unreasonable spiritual pressure appeared with the sound of the wooden staff falling heavily to the ground.
"You're just a bunch of brats! Stop it!"
For the first time, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni released his spiritual pressure without reservation in the captain's meeting room, causing the most terrifying spiritual pressure so far to descend.
It was a spiritual pressure that seemed like a natural disaster.
It was as powerful as a tsunami.
It was as if the sun had set in this small captain's meeting room, emitting a terrifyingly high temperature that was about to evaporate everything. The terrifying spiritual pressure instantly defeated the spiritual pressure of all the captains present and filled every corner.
At this moment, all the captains were shocked and suppressed by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni. No one could remain calm under spiritual pressure of this magnitude.
Even Aize felt a little bit of pressure and oppression, which made him look at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, and his eyes gradually became cautious.
"I'll say it again!"
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's voice was like a big bell, ringing in everyone's ears.
"Since the verdict has been handed down, we have no choice but to obey it without any objection!"
"Let's stop discussing this matter here. I don't want anyone else to talk nonsense or do anything out of line because of this matter!"
"Preparation for punishment begins from now on!"
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's wooden staff struck the ground several times in succession, and the sound was more powerful than ever before.
This is a sign that no further doubts will be tolerated. If any further doubts arise, the old man might get angry.
After realizing this, everyone calmed down and fell silent.
until--
"Captain, I have a question."
Such a calm voice suddenly sounded, making everyone's heart jump.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked over with a sullen face.
Aize, who had said nothing from beginning to end, just stood there and raised his head.
That look, that expression, was so calm that it made people feel uneasy.
"what you up to?"
Byakuya Kuchiki was the first to react and questioned Aize.
Unfortunately, Aize ignored him completely. He just stood there quietly, looking at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, silently waiting for his response.
"explain."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's tone was very serious, and it can be seen that he was not in a very good mood.
Aize still didn't care and said lightly.
"I want to know, what exactly are we guarding?"
Naturally, this question was answered without hesitation by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.
"Of course it's the order of Soul Society."
Hearing this, Aize actually asked Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni a question in return.
"Since we are protecting the order of Soul Society, why can't we object to the decision of the Central Forty-Six?"
Aize's words made many people frown.
"Because the judgment of the Central Forty-Six Chambers is to maintain the order of Soul Society." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni answered word by word, and said: "What do you want to say? Why do you keep asking questions when you know the answer?"
"Nothing." Ai Ze said calmly in front of everyone present, ignoring everyone's sudden change of expression, "What I want to say is actually very simple."
"What if the Central Forty-Six's judgment did not come into being to protect the order of Soul Society?"
"What if their judgment endangers the order of Soul Society?"
"Should we have objections then?"
These words not only made the captains' faces change suddenly, but also made Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's face become increasingly gloomy.
"Do you know what you are talking about?"
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stared at Aize closely, and his voice no longer carried dissatisfaction or unhappiness, but an obvious warning.
To him, Aize's remarks were already somewhat outrageous.
Isn't this implying that there is something wrong with the highest authority in Soul Society and that it will endanger Soul Society?
If such remarks were to be spread out, Aize would definitely be held accountable by countless people, especially the nobles, who would definitely not ignore such remarks.
The evidence is that Byakuya Kuchiki's eyes are filled with murderous intent and hostility, making people feel that he may draw his sword and chop Aize at any time.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly turned cold, so cold that it was bone-chilling.
This made Aize sigh in his heart for the umpteenth time. The class system in Soul Society was so strict that it couldn't be more serious.
But, Aize doesn't need to be timid at all.
"How many times has this happened?" Aize said calmly, "Do you know how many times I've known about this abnormality?"
At first, everyone didn't understand what Aize meant.
But Aize's next words made them wake up.
"When I was a student at the Shinō Academy, I encountered an unusual attack. I'm sure you all still remember what happened at that time, right?" Aize said calmly, "After that incident, I was promoted to captain of the third division, but until now, the Gotei 13 still hasn't found the culprit of the incident, and they knew it was a man-made incident, and the other party had a great understanding of the Soul Society."
"Then there was the former captain of the 10th Division, Isshin Shiba, who mysteriously disappeared in the human world and has been completely lost since then."
"You are a captain, but you said he was missing and couldn't be found. And there is still no clue at all?"
"Isn't this unusual enough?"
Aize's words made everyone silent.
"More than a hundred years ago, I also heard that a major incident occurred at that time, causing many captains and vice-captains of the squad to get into trouble, including the former captain of the third squad."
"There were a lot of suspicious points in that incident, right?"
"It's Rukia Kuchiki's turn again this time. Her judgment is clearly not reasonable. As a result, we have to turn a blind eye to this anomaly again?"
Aize's half-smiley voice sounded particularly harsh.
"How come I didn't know that the Gotei 13 was such a useless organization?"
"Can this really maintain order in Soul Society?"
"Please answer this question, Master Yamamoto Genryusai."
(End of this chapter)
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