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Chapter 101, Chapter 098: Your Decision

Since the establishment of Seireitei, everything has been operating according to its own rules, like meshing gears, constantly getting closer and then separating, moving towards a stable and peaceful state through repeated cycles.

Especially after the bloody battle a thousand years ago, the long period of stability has made everyone accustomed to this process.

And then came the arrival of Yusuke Matsushita.

This will inevitably disrupt this stagnant pool, causing everything that has been dormant to boil and change again, and in the future it will attack the Gotei 13 like a storm.

The meeting between the captains and the casual chat among the vice-captains lasted for about two hours.

After everything settled down, the captains of each squad walked out of their offices, like parents picking up their kindergarten children, and led their respective vice-captains away at the door.

"Inize!"

"Captain, I'm over here."

Hirako Shinji watched him walk to his side, chuckled, patted his vice-captain on the shoulder, and then turned and walked to the front.

"I have a lot of things I want to confirm with you, let's talk as we walk."

"Extremely happy to."

The two left the First Division's base one after the other and slowly approached the Fifth Division.

"Sousuke, how much do you know about that young man?"

Aizen briefly stated his opinion, which was largely the same as what he had explained to his colleagues before.

"Oh, so you're pretty close to that guy? Perfect, pass on a message to him later."

Hirako Shinji, with that ambiguous smile on his face, glanced subtly at Aizen Sosuke.

"Let him prepare to fight Gui Yancheng again in half a month."

A brief silence.

"—Why was this arrangement made?"

Given Aizen's understanding of the Gotei 13, such an "irrational" arrangement should not have occurred.

"Don't ask me—I did want that damn Yan Cheng to get lost, but I never expected things to turn out this way."

Hirako scratched the back of his head helplessly, sighed as if feeling utterly resigned, and then added.

"However, in general, it boils down to two decisions."

Without turning his head, Hirako Shinji raised his right hand and gently shook his upright index finger.

"First, this is a special judgment that is only made for the Eleventh Division. Because this division is the most special kind of division by nature—frankly speaking, our discussions are far less effective than Captain Unohana's opinion."

So in a sense...

"This is a problem left over from history—you understand now, right?"

Aizen Sousuke certainly understood.

The succession of the Eleventh Division is not part of that of ordinary divisions. This organization was born out of battle, so its method of determining succession is naturally more straightforward.

The capable rise to the top —

This is true.

If the arrangement is based on this logic, then the competition doesn't seem so strange.

Aizen Sousuke nodded slightly and said softly.

"No problem."

"Great, you're quick-witted—it's less effort to talk to you."

So————

"second."

Shinji Hirako raised his middle finger, but made a "V" sign with his fingers, and said in a flat tone.

"This is also the captain's intention."

"—The Captain-Commander's opinion?"

The image of that terrifying figure quickly flashed into Aizen's mind.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the other party is literally the walking history of the Hidden Spirit Court.

The immense power of his Zanpakuto was also a major obstacle in Aizen Sousuke's path forward—thinking of this, he withdrew his gaze and revealed a thoughtful expression.

"Why, Captain-Commander—"

"I don't know the specifics of how he made that judgment, and don't ask me—no one can guess what the old man is thinking."

Two conditions.

Firstly, there are historical reasons, and secondly, there is the approval of the highest-level leaders.

With these two pieces of evidence, it seems that this contest is a foregone conclusion?

However, this is not the case.

"Sousuke, go and ask that young man what he thinks."

Hirako smiled and said without turning his head.

"As the team leader, Oni Ichiro has no right to refuse challenges, but correspondingly—the challenger has the option to 'go back on their word.'"

This is the key difference between the identities of the two parties.

"If he is willing to accept this competition, he can take this opportunity to become the captain of the Eleventh Division, thereby gaining various privileges and benefits."

Hirako will not go into the details, since he himself is not interested in these things.

In short, there are many benefits to becoming a captain, and some things don't need to be emphasized—moreover, the Eleventh Division itself, due to its characteristics, can enjoy relevant privileges in many situations.

However, while some people might aspire to be captain, others simply aren't interested in such things.

"The old man's idea is to find out his personal thoughts first. If he agrees, then we should make arrangements as soon as possible and finish the fight sooner—that would also put an end to this farce."

Conversely.

"Even if that young man doesn't want to fight, Oni Ichiro isn't qualified to continue as the captain of the Eleventh Division."

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This statement is not difficult to understand.

To flee in the public eye is no longer a question of whether one has integrity or perseverance.

This guy has absolutely no sense of dignity, so naturally he would never bother to maintain anything related to Seireitei.

He is disqualified.

They will then have to face various subsequent punishments and penalties.

"That's about all I wanted to say, Sousuke. Could you please pass on my message to him?"

The latter nodded slightly and replied respectfully.

"Leave it to me."

Time passed, and the next day arrived.

Aizen Sousuke, who had taken advantage of the calligraphy class, met up with Matsushita Yusuke as usual and confessed his plans in the teacher's office.

"So, Matsushita-kun, what's your opinion?"

Ultimately, the decision rests with the parties involved.

Should they accept the challenge and become the captain of the Eleventh Division, or pretend nothing happened and continue to improve themselves at the academy step by step?

honestly.

"Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but the final decision is up to you, Mr. Matsushita."

That's exactly what the person involved thought.

After a brief moment of surprise, Yusuke Matsushita quickly tried to accept reality.

This sounds complicated, but it can actually be explained in just one sentence.

Having been able to defeat Oni Ichijo, am I now qualified to be a captain?

To be honest, the person in question wanted to choose the latter option.

The reason is simple.

He's only a second-year student and needs more time to mature—instead of rushing to become a captain.

But before he could speak, Matsushita Yusuke suddenly remembered something.

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