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Chapter 105, Section 102: Captain-Commander

To be honest, Matsushita Yusuke was somewhat surprised when he saw this person.

After all, this person never appeared in the original work.

They mostly appear in flashback scenes, memories, descriptions — and in live-action cosplay of Arrancar.

However, this situation does not mean that the other party is unimportant; in fact, quite the opposite.

The identity of Shiba Kaien and the timing of his death have brought up many different kinds of questions!

He is a talent that was hard to find after the decline of the Shiba family (Shiba Isshin belongs to the branch family), and he is also one of the most popular upper-level figures in the 13th Division.

In fact, to commemorate Kaien, Jushiro Ukitake left the vice-captain position vacant in the later stages of the story.

Shiba Isshin's rise to captain later on was certainly due to his personal strength, but if we delve deeper, it's probably also related to the captain who was almost "predetermined" to be the captain.

These chaotic thoughts kept intertwining in his mind, and Matsushita Yusuke couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.

The movement was subtle, but the other party clearly noticed it.

"—Has this young man been staring at me the whole time?"

He raised his hand blankly and looked at Matsushita Yusuke from afar.

Kyoraku Shunsui, always eager for excitement, patted Kaien on the shoulder with a grin.

"Perhaps they think you're exceptionally skilled? And want you to go up and practice with him?"

The latter quickly stepped back, his smile tinged with embarrassment and helplessness.

"Please spare me, I don't have that kind of ability—it's probably just because I look a bit like one of his acquaintances?"

If Yusuke Matsushita could hear this, he probably would give it a thumbs up.

Your intuition is absolutely amazing!

As it turns out, the lineage of the Shiba family is quite clear.

For example, on Ichigo Kurosaki's face, you can see some of Isshin's features and appearance when he was young.

And this distant relative of theirs bears a striking resemblance to the other person—if one had to describe it, it would be like a younger version of Ichigo Kurosaki who was raised by his mother.

—It seems like we've touched on a rather hellish topic?

Forget it.

Matsushita Yusuke felt that his gaze was too intense, so he bowed slightly and nodded in their direction.

After all, it was their first meeting. If they were to act too enthusiastically, it would seem abnormal no matter how you looked at it.

"More and more people are coming—"

His sighing words were also the sentiments of Yusuke Matsushita at that moment.

As the agreed time drew closer, he raised his hand to touch his clothes and tentatively looked to his side.

"Wait, don't take your clothes off yet—the Captain is coming."

Captain-General!

As soon as he finished speaking...

Everyone present turned their gaze to the distance.

An elderly man was walking slowly from the direction he had come from.

His steps were steady and quiet, and his slightly hunched figure revealed the outline of aging—his eyebrows were lowered and his hair was white.

A pair of eyes, hidden deep behind gray hair and beard, held a scrutinizing gaze, revealing a slight appraising quality.

Judging solely from appearance, he is undoubtedly an ordinary-looking old man.

However----

No one present would underestimate him.

Because this man represents the highest level of combat power in the current Gotei 13, and according to the original description—

Compared to the beginning of the original story, the old man is actually stronger now—because the only thing that can restrain and hinder him from beginning to end is his gradually fading anger and killing intent.

It is precisely because the butcher of a thousand years ago sheathed his sword and restrained his killing intent that the Soul Society has become a stage for other young people.

But the sword is still sharp!

It wasn't until he actually saw the other person with his own eyes that Matsushita Yusuke roughly understood why Aizen was so hesitant to take action.

With this giant Buddha statue in charge, how can we even have fun?!

Normally, it's fine to use illusions to make small moves, but if you really piss them off, just look at the unlucky guy on the set of the movie "A Thousand Years of Blood War" next door.

With one strike, both body and soul were annihilated.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

At this moment, simply because of his arrival, the once lively crowd fell silent.

Everyone looked at him, like a flock of sheep waiting for orders, without any objection whatsoever.

Yusuke Matsushita was also slightly lost in thought.

Tap, tap, tap —

The sound of footsteps grew louder as they approached.

Yamamoto and Matsushita Yusuke passed each other by.

Although you don't feel any sense of oppression in the literal sense at all—that's precisely why it seems terrifying.

Before showing any hostility, the old man Yamamoto was able to completely conceal his aura, revealing not a single trace of extra power.

Powerful is not just an adjective; when applied to this man, it is a literal statement.

Chojiro Sasaki followed closely behind, brushing past Yusuke Matsushita.

Hey.

Yamamoto was positioned below the execution platform.

He turned around, glanced around, and then spoke in a calm tone.

"It's almost time—has everyone arrived?"

Chojiro Sasaki stood naturally behind him, his eyes lowered as he spoke.

"Ghost Yan City has not yet arrived."

How much time is left?

"About ten minutes."

"Then let's wait a little longer."

In just a few words, the subsequent arrangements and basis were finalized.

The Captain-Commander's imposing presence was evident in every aspect—and as Matsushita Yusuke was reflecting on this, he also saw a figure approaching from a distance.

Just by looking at his figure, you can tell that he is not Oni Yanshiro Kenpachi.

Instead, she is a woman with her hair tied up, holding a Zanpakuto, and with a gentle expression.

Unohana Retsu —

"Sorry I'm a little late."

Her apologetic tone was equally gentle, and as the captain of the Fourth Division, she seemed to be just as professional as she was—simply proficient in medicine.

However, Matsushita Yusuke knew that this guy was the second craziest one in the entire place—the original Kenpachi, who was also the original captain of the 11th Division.

He was the kind of ruthless person who followed the old man from east to west, cutting down enemies without even blinking an eye.

She naturally walked towards Kyoraku Shunsui's direction, finding her place as an observer.

The two, being Yamamoto's students, were quite tactful and treated Unohana Retsu's arrival with great courtesy.

Matsushita Yusuke could feel the other person subtly observing him—but he didn't dare turn his head to look at them, so he could only tense his body and pretend that nothing had happened.

As for communicating with this god of death—let's wait until everything settles down.

That's what I was thinking.

Soi Fon's voice came from the side.

"Ghost City has arrived."

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