Restricted Death

Chapter 158 First Day in Office

The 10th Division Captain Inauguration Ceremony.

Many people came to offer their congratulations today. Most of the squad leaders came in person, while others sent representatives. For example, the First Squad Captain-Commander couldn't come in person this time, so Chojiro Sasakibe came instead.

For example, in the Fourth Division, Shin only saw Iemura and Aoshika. Apart from Retsu Unohana, Isane was not there either.

No one from the Second Division showed up, and Shin didn't seem to care at all.

All morning, Xin was busy socializing and chatting with various people. He finally managed to find a moment to come to Xiubing, Xieze, and Qinglu's side.

"Chatting with people can be quite tiring," Xin said casually.

"Your words sound a bit like you're showing off," Xiu Bing said, pursing his lips.

When he first learned that Shin would become the captain of the 10th Division, he was completely stunned. He was just about to become a seat officer in the 9th Division, and Shin had jumped several ranks to become the captain.

Becoming a captain just two years after graduation is unprecedented in Soul Society.

Xin looked at Xiubing and said, "You really don't plan to come here?"

That night, when the group was drinking together, Xin invited him again.

"Not interested," Xiu Bing said.

Aside from his original beliefs and convictions, his path to promotion is now very limited after transferring to the 10th Division.

In the coming decades, he may only be able to hold a maximum of four seats.

Although the captain has absolute power within his squad and can freely choose anyone to be his lieutenant, he cannot act arbitrarily.

The 10th Division currently has an excellent vice-captain and a child prodigy. Even if Shuhei were to leave the 9th Division, the 10th Division would never be on his radar.

"Xin, you're so biased! Why didn't you invite me?" Qinglu said with dissatisfaction.

Xin replied irritably, "Would you come if I invited you?"

"I'm not coming," Qinglu said decisively. "But it would be unfair of you not to invite me."

Shin rolled his eyes, then looked at Kani Sawa.

Kani Sawa looked at him quietly with bright eyes.

"cough!"

Xin coughed lightly, looking slightly uncomfortable, and changed the subject, "Someone called me, I'll go over there first."

Qinglu couldn't help but laugh out loud, but Xieze glanced at her indifferently, and she quickly put on a serious face again.

The person who greeted Xin was Aizen, the captain of the Fifth Division, who was standing with Ukitake and the others.

"Nobu-kun."

The gaze behind the blue-dyed glasses was gentle and profound, and also made people feel friendly.

"We were just talking about the first time we met Captain Tachikawa. I think I was the first person to meet Shin-kun, right?"

"When Captain Aizen came to inspect the Spirit Arts Academy, I was in charge of receiving him," Shin said with a smile.

"Time flies," Aizen remarked. "It's only been five years, and Shin-kun has already gone from a student at the Spirit Arts Academy to where we are now."

Xin said modestly, "I am still a junior, and I certainly cannot compare with the captains. There is still much for me to learn from my seniors."

Hearing this, Kyoraku Shunsui's expression turned strange. He recalled the battle between Shin and Unohana Retsu, and Shin's humble words sounded somewhat ridiculous to him.

Perhaps none of the captains present are as strong as this guy.

Aizen chuckled and said, "Shin-kun is too modest. Your talent is truly astonishing; at least for me, it is the best I have ever seen."

Shin maintained his humble demeanor, but Aizen's praise stirred up some complex emotions within him.

At this moment, Shiba Kaien patted Shin on the shoulder with a smile: "You're right, I will teach you well, my junior."

Shin replied bluntly, "The senior I was referring to doesn't include you."

"You bastard!" Shiba Kaien immediately gritted his teeth. Everyone could see that the two were close relatives, and they all smiled knowingly.

Around noon, the captain's inauguration ceremony ended, and after seeing off the congratulatory guests, Xin finally sat down to rest in his new office.

Matsumoto Rangiku walked in carrying a stack of documents and placed them on Shin's desk.

"These are all documents that need to be processed soon."

Xin's lips twitched: "So many?"

Matsumoto Rangiku said, "These are all things that need to be handled by the captain. The 10th Division needs to operate normally before you take office."

Xin looked at her suspiciously: "Then why didn't you deal with it?"

Matsumoto Rangiku said, "I'm just a vice-captain, don't tell me you're trying to slack off!"

The letter said, "When the captain is away, the vice-captain can act as captain, right?"

Matsumoto Rangiku glared at her and said, "What do you mean by that?! Are you blaming me for being incompetent?"

Xin gently rubbed his chin and said, "This is only my first day in office. I've never even been a vice-captain before, and I'm completely unfamiliar with the work of a captain..."

Matsumoto Rangiku stared straight at him.

Xin shrugged and said, "You're suddenly handing over so many team affairs to me all by myself. It's bound to cause trouble. You can't rush things."

After hearing this, Matsumoto Rangiku understood that the newly appointed captain's attitude towards work was probably no better than Shiba Isshin's.

"So what do you want me to do for you?"

Xin said slowly, "Don't rush me. I didn't say I wouldn't do it. I've been busy entertaining guests from the other squads all morning and I'm exhausted. Go get me a glass of water."

"..."

There was no response. Shin looked at Matsumoto Rangiku and raised an eyebrow slightly: "What?"

Matsumoto Rangiku clenched her fists, thinking to herself, "What are you tired of? She was in charge of organizing the entire captain's inauguration ceremony, and she hasn't even complained about being tired yet."

Despite gritting her teeth, Matsumoto Rangiku walked to the side, poured a glass of water for Shin, and placed it heavily on Shin's desk.

Shin looked at Matsumoto Rangiku with a smile: "Does my dear older sister not like me?"

When Matsumoto Rangiku heard this title, she immediately got goosebumps.

"Stop yelling!"

Didn't you agree to that before?

Matsumoto Rangiku looked at the letter with embarrassment and annoyance. The thought that this guy would always be her boss made her feel extremely awkward.

The villain succeeds!

But she chose to bow her head for the time being and said, "Captain, you are now the captain of the 10th Division, and you are my leader. I hope you will take your job seriously and handle your relationship with your subordinates properly."

Xin smiled and countered, "Then what is the correct way to handle relationships with subordinates?"

Rangiku Matsumoto said, "While I'm employed, I only talk about work."

Xin nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Then are you willing to obey my orders?"

This statement contained obvious flaws, which immediately alerted Matsumoto Rangiku. After a moment's thought, she said, "It depends on the order. If it's work-related, I will naturally obey."

Xin then pointed to the pile of documents on the table: "Then these are yours to handle."

"..."

Matsumoto Rangiku suddenly felt an urge to grab the water glass on the table and splash it on Shin's face.

And a premonition that his good days were coming to an end.

(End of this chapter)