Chapter 272 Don't Let Me Down
A meeting lasted from morning to evening and was finally announced to be over at the permission of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.
Under the glow of the setting sun, the captains came out of the captain's meeting room one by one. Some went to the team dormitory, while others went to the comprehensive treatment center to continue receiving treatment.
They are still injured, and no important actions can be carried out until their injuries are completely healed.
Therefore, under Unohana Retsu's order, the captains with the most serious injuries had to return to the comprehensive treatment center to continue receiving treatment, including Kenpachi Zaraki, whose wounds cracked due to excitement and blood began to spurt out of his body.
As for Aize, as the only one among all the captains who was not injured except Unohana Retsu and Kurotsuchi Mayuri, he was unable to leave the first team's barracks at the first time, but was kept back by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.
"Please."
In the office of the captain-in-chief of the First Division, Chojiro Suzuki sat beside a small low table and made tea for Aize and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni who were sitting opposite them, with a very respectful look on his face.
Looking at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was sitting on his left with a more upright posture than himself, and Aize, who was sitting cross-legged on the floor and was not particular about details, Chojiro Suzuki suddenly recalled the scene when Aize was just about to take over as captain of the third squad.
At that time, Aize was also like this, sitting cross-legged in front of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni very casually.
He had only just graduated from the Maou Spiritual Academy, having studied there for only half a year, and his age before and after death combined was less than eighteen years old. Facing the strongest and oldest god of death in Soul Society, the boy was not at all restrained or nervous, and his manners were not proper, which even caused Chojiro Suzuki to frown.
Now, decades have passed.
This period of time is very long for humans, but it is nothing for the Grim Reaper. For some captain-level Grim Reapers who have lived for a long time, it can even be said to be a very short period of time.
Chojiro Suzuki is the god of death who thinks so.
Because he has been with Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni for exactly two thousand years.
Yes, two thousand years ago, Chojiro Suzuki was already following Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, and his qualifications as a god of death were even longer than any captain today.
In his opinion, decades are too short, perhaps even shorter than a human year.
But it was this period of time that created a Grim Reaper who was even more powerful than the captain-general whom he had always followed, admired and worshipped.
This young and powerful god of death once again sat cross-legged in front of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, and Suzuki Chojiro could no longer think of him as being "rude".
On the contrary, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni maintained his attitude as usual, as if what had happened before had never happened.
"I plan to have Hitsugaya Toushirou take over as captain of the 10th Division."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's opening remarks were these words, which made Aize raise an eyebrow.
"Vice-Captain Hitsugaya is indeed qualified to be the captain." Aize first agreed, and then said: "But this is not something that needs to be discussed with me, right?"
I have mentioned before how to become a captain. There are only three ways.
With Hitsugaya Toshiro's strength, he can become the captain smoothly no matter which way he does.
As long as Captain-General Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni has no objection, the ceremony can even start a few days earlier.
Although Aize is the captain of the third squad, he is only the captain of the third squad. He is neither the captain-general nor the superior of Hitsugaya Toushirou. There is no reason for Hitsugaya Toushirou to be the captain, so why would the captain-general deliberately ask for his opinion?
While Aize was thinking this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said calmly.
"Although he is not your subordinate, he grew up under your guidance, so I want to know what your attitude is."
Aize laughed at what Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said.
"That's too much. Although I have coached him, I can't say that I guided him to grow up."
If you count carefully, Aize has actually only coached Hitsugaya Toshiro twice.
The first time was when Hitsugaya Toushirou was still studying at the Maou Spiritual Academy.
At that time, it was Hinamori Momo who dragged Aize to see Hitsugaya Toshiro. When Aize saw Hitsugaya Toshiro trying to master the Shikai, he casually gave him some guidance.
The second time was when Hitsugaya Toshiro lost to Ichimaru Gin and was trying hard to master the power of Hyorinmaru.
That time he just fought with Hitsugaya Toshiro, demonstrated to him the true use of Hyorinmaru, and pointed him in a way after the battle, allowing him to communicate with Hyorinmaru.
Therefore, although Aize has coached Hitsugaya Toshiro, it is far from being possible to say that he has grown up under his guidance.
Doesn’t Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni know about this?
Or maybe, he knew about this, but was hinting at something for other reasons?
For example...he discovered that he also had a Hyorinmaru on him?
Aize couldn't help but ponder.
"So, you have no objection to Hitsugaya Toushirou becoming the captain of the 10th Division?"
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni raised his eyes and asked.
"Of course." Seeing that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni didn't seem to have discovered anything, Aize nodded and said, "Although Vice Captain Hitsugaya is still young..."
As soon as these words were spoken, Aize discovered that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and Sumire Chojiro both showed somewhat subtle expressions.
This made his mouth twitch slightly and he coughed.
"Don't worry about my age for now, just talk about whether he is young or not."
Upon hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and Suzuki Chojiro nodded their heads, although their expressions were still subtle.
If we don't count the freak Aize, Hitsugaya Toshiro is indeed a very young generation among the Shinigami.
However, he is only over a hundred years old. Compared to the Shinigami who are hundreds or even thousands of years old, he is still a child, just like Hitsugaya Toshiro's appearance.
As long as you don't look at Aize, let alone compared with a group of captain-level reapers, even compared with those ordinary reapers, this age is too young.
"Although he is young, Vice Captain Hitsugaya is still quite capable. Compared to before, his control over Bankai is even deeper."
Recalling the scene when Hitsugaya Toshiro used his Bankai to attack Aizen Sosuke, Aize nodded secretly.
Even though Hitsugaya Toshiro was defeated in one fell swoop when facing Aizen Sosuke, that was because Aizen Sosuke was too strong, not because he was too weak.
At the very least, Aize discovered that Hitsugaya Toshiro's use of Hyorinmaru had reached a higher level, and his use of Bankai was also beginning to mature.
If it had happened before, when Bankai was activated, Hitsugaya Toshiro would have rushed forward and attacked Aizen Sosuke instead of launching an ice and snow attack on him.
To be honest, sometimes when Aize saw Hitsugaya Toshiro using his Bankai to chop people, he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.
As the strongest Zanpakutō of the ice and snow type, Hyorinmaru's ability is very clear, which is to control the weather and freeze the moisture in the atmosphere into ice.
No matter from which angle you look at it, Hyorinmaru is a straight-up ranged mage, but he was defeated by Hitsugaya Toshiro with a melee blade. What's the difference between this and letting the Giant of Light drive a Happy Type to cut off a horn?
It seems that Hitsugaya Toshiro has gradually realized this and is slowly changing his fighting style, which is a good thing.
"Even though he is still a little immature now, he is definitely a genuine captain-level Death God. It would be a good thing to let him become the captain as soon as possible."
In comparison, Abarai Renji is not so good.
His Bankai is not yet complete, and his own strength is still insufficient. Without activating Bankai, he is still at the vice-captain level. If nothing special happens, it is too early for him to become the captain.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni obviously thought the same, so he did not mention Abarai Renji who had already learned Bankai. It was obvious that he also felt that he was not qualified to take on the responsibility of captain.
"In that case, before we start the operation against Aizen Sosuke, let Hitsugaya Toushirou take over as captain of the 10th Division."
After finalizing this matter, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at Aize with a serious look.
"When did you discover there was something wrong with Aizen?"
Sure enough, this is the main topic of today, right?
Aize thought so and did not hide it.
"At the beginning." Aize took a sip of hot tea and said, "Ever since I met him, I knew that this person was not an ordinary person."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni suddenly remembered that Aize was able to see through the hypnosis of the mirror flower and water moon to a certain extent, and he felt a little enlightened.
He also thought that Aize noticed the problem of Aizen Sosuke because he discovered Kyoka Suigetsu's hypnosis.
Little did they know that Aize had the advantage of foresight and had already known the other party's true identity long before coming to this world.
"This time, it was our fault." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at Aize and said, "Although everything you did was a bit extreme, it was all correct."
"I want to apologize to you for misunderstanding you before."
As he said this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni actually bowed his head and apologized to Aize.
“Your Excellency Genryusai…!?”
Chojiro Suzuki was immediately shocked.
Even Aize did not expect that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigeki would do this. After being stunned for a while, he said something.
"You don't have to do this."
In response to Aize's words, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni just shook his head.
"I am old now. Sooner or later, this Soul Society will be handed over to you for protection." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said, "You are someone I value very much. Everything you have shown in this incident has far exceeded my expectations, which makes me feel gratified."
“Perhaps it’s time for me to make way for the young people.”
"I hope you won't let me down."
(End of this chapter)
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