Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Besides, life is long, and we don't even know if this life will end. There's plenty of time in the future.

Therefore, he understood that there was no need to rush, and after finishing what needed to be done, he returned to Soul Society.

"Yes, having spiritual pressure, this magical power, has indeed improved my work efficiency quite a bit."

"If we took all these guys to the real world to do manual labor, we could definitely make a lot of money."

"But why are they looking at me like that? Could it be that I've become more handsome without even realizing it?"

As Aozaki Mayuki walked slowly across the pristine white floor, she pondered in her mind.

All around were soldiers hurrying along, busy repairing the damaged streets.

However, Aozaki Mayuki chose to slack off, his mind replaying the bloody battles of Hueco Mundo.

However, the intense gazes from those around him made him somewhat uncomfortable.

Previously, only female team members would look at him with such fervent eyes, but now even male team members have begun to imitate them, as if they were crazy fans who had seen a celebrity in real life.

This made even the thick-skinned him feel a little embarrassed, and he was even too ashamed to walk along the road in a daze.

He muttered to himself helplessly:

"Ugh, it's so popular, it's really a headache."

"If the old man doesn't find a chance to show off in front of everyone, I might take his position as captain."

Although the captain-in-chief is said to serve the nobility, he does indeed possess extremely high status and power.

However, Aozaki Mayuki didn't care about any of that.

If he wanted to become the captain, he had many ways to achieve this goal, whether through legitimate means or clandestine methods.

The problem is that the old man probably wouldn't approve of such a approach.

Unbeknownst to her, Aozaki Mayuki arrived at the Central District, suddenly stopped, and turned her gaze to the side.

An old man was standing by the broken wall; it was none other than Old Man Kuki Ginryo, who was directing the repair work in the Shin-Yang district.

This taciturn old man, along with three generations of his family, had been lying in the hospital together a month ago.

Now, he and his grandson have recovered and been discharged from the hospital, but his son is still lying in the hospital bed.

That guy is such an idiot. If you're not strong enough, don't try to be a hero. He always does some worrying and foolish things.

However, if he didn't do that, he wouldn't be the Ms. Cang he knew anymore.

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but shake her head.

Just then, a teasing voice came from the side:

"Don't be sad, Brother Cang Chun is out of danger. He should be able to fully recover in another month."

Aozaki Mayuki turned her head and saw the flower-clad swordsman take off his straw hat, stride over, put his arm around her shoulder, and stare intently at her.

Such a heartless look...

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but shiver.

Could this senior have been single for so long that he's finally become a complete pervert?

Looking into Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes, Aozaki Mayuki felt extremely uncomfortable, even getting goosebumps.

If you really have that kind of fetish, I can introduce you to a good one sometime in the future.

However, I'll pass, junior brother, I'm really not into that kind of thing!

Chapter 431 Becoming the Captain-Commander?

Kyoraku Shunsui seemed oblivious to Aozaki Mayuki's wandering thoughts, and asked to himself:

"Junior brother, haven't I been good to you usually?"

How could you ask such a question?

Aozaki Mayuki pouted and replied with a helpless expression:

"Senior brother, I usually beat up any freak like you I see."

He tried his best to keep his expression calm, but the next moment, he was patted hard on the shoulder.

Kyoraku Shunsui widened his eyes and said:

"What do you mean by perverted or not? I'm asking if I'm good to you!"

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but roll her eyes:

"Senior brother, you know in your heart whether you're good or not, but I'm really not interested in you."

Kyoraku Shunsui's face twitched; this unconventional junior brother really had an extraordinary ability to make connections.

Sensing the increasingly strange gazes around him, he frowned slightly, then released his grip and sighed helplessly.

"Never mind, just remember that your senior brother was good to you. The captain's meeting is about to start, let's hurry up and go."

This guy... he's acting really strange today!

Aozaki Mayuki glanced at him suspiciously, then started walking again, heading towards the First Division barracks.

Ta-da-ta-da...

Light footsteps echoed from the wooden floor, and a gentle breeze caressed my face, making me close my eyes in contentment.

The wooden door to the captain's meeting room was magnified in Aozaki Mayuki's eyes. After passing through the sunlit corridor, the brand-new wooden door was opened.

"This captains' meeting may very well be the last one I hold."

Yamamoto looked around at the captains in the room and spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, the captains fell surprisingly quiet, except for Aozaki Mayuki, who seemed somewhat puzzled.

"What nonsense are you talking about, old man?"

"Judging from your strong voice, you can live for at least another few thousand years."

Aozaki Mayuki teased him, but secretly she was thinking to herself.

The old man is still quite healthy; he doesn't seem to have any problems when he beats up Kyoraku Shunsui.

Even if I don't live for thousands more years, living for hundreds more shouldn't be a problem.

We haven't reached the point where we don't know when we'll close our eyes and never wake up again.

Why are you making it sound like a story is about to come to an end?

He certainly doesn't want to see that happen.

Sensing his impending death, is he giving his last words in advance?

Yamamoto glared at him and pointed to the side.

Aozaki Mayuki wasn't reserved. She scratched her head and walked to her seat. Apart from feeling that the captains were looking at her strangely today, she didn't have any other feelings.

Why are these guys looking at me like that?

Is there something on my face?

Or did they discover the snacks I secretly hid in the meeting room?

It's true that the Central 46th Bureau is quite stingy. Such a great achievement as saving the world would surely have brought them considerable benefits elsewhere.

This is ridiculous. They just record a merit on the list, but their retirement arrangements are up to them. It would be more practical to just give them some money now.

"Don't worry, the Seireitei will not forget your contributions. The lords of the Central 46 will also reward you according to your merits."

As if reading Aozaki Mayuki's mind, Yamamoto raised his hand to stop him from explaining, and said seriously:

"In this battle against hell, Captain Aozaki made the greatest contribution. If it weren't for Captain Aozaki, the Three Realms wouldn't be where they are today."

Hearing this, Aozaki Mayuki was somewhat surprised, but she remained calm on the surface, only slightly raising the corners of her mouth.

"Your reward has already been decided by the old man and the adults of the Forty-Sixth Chamber."

Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Oh? What kind of reward is it? It can't be a bunch of certificates, can it?"

He imagined himself walking down the street with a huge stack of certificates, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Aozaki Mayuki nodded slightly.

Although Yamamoto has a rather volatile temper, he is a competent teacher and treats his students well, so he probably won't be awarded a bunch of certificates.

However, Yamamoto ignored him and, leaning on his cane, said in a low and steady voice:

"Seventh Division Vice-Captain Komamura Sajin, Eleventh Division Vice-Captain Ichimaru Gin."

"exist."

Upon hearing their names called, the two quickly emerged from the corner of the room and bowed respectfully to Yamamoto.

Then, Yamamoto announced:

"Starting tomorrow, Lieutenant Komamura will officially take over as captain of the 7th Division, while Lieutenant Ichimaru will officially become captain of the 9th Division."

"The appointment letters will be delivered to the two captains' barracks tonight. Don't miss the handover time with the Riding team."

They answered in unison, "Yes!"

However, Yamamoto seemed to have something else to say. He turned his head, his gaze shifting uncertainly as he looked at Aozaki Mayuki, and asked softly:

"Captain Aozaki, what are your thoughts on this?"

Aozaki Mayuki was somewhat surprised, thinking that Yamamoto could decide such things himself, so why did he need to ask for his opinion...

Just as he was about to speak, he met Yamamoto's sharp gaze, and his heart skipped a beat, causing him to suddenly stop speaking.

Yamamoto's expression turned unusually serious, and he pressed on with the question:

"I'd like to hear your opinion, Captain Aozaki."

Aozaki Mayuki glanced around, racking her brains but unable to come up with much to say. After a moment of contemplation, she replied:

"The captains have witnessed the bravery and achievements of the two vice-captains, and I believe they are the most suitable candidates."

Seemingly wanting only a few words from this disciple, the old man standing in the main seat nodded slightly.