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One can only say that these 'scraps' are enough to understand the difference between nobles and commoners...

Perhaps due to limited budget, the Fifth Division's interior and exterior decorations were quite simple.

"We're here. The office is just ahead... I'll drop you off here."

Yusuke Matsushita quickly expressed his gratitude.

Thank you.

Watching the other person leave, Matsushita Yusuke tidied his appearance one last time, his expression showing a hint of unease.

Since this is my first time visiting Aizen Sousuke's workplace, I should at least show some respect...

He strode forward, approached the doorway, and was about to raise his hand to gently knock on the door.

It had already been opened from the inside.

"..."X2

The person standing on the inside met Matsushita Yusuke's gaze, and both remained silent for a moment.

"who are you?"

The other person had long, bright yellow hair and a rather lazy appearance. Judging from their expression, they had the frivolous feeling of a young person who hadn't fully grown up yet.

At this moment, he looked Matsushita Yusuke up and down, his eyes filled with not only doubt but also a strange gleam.

"You're not wearing our Fifth Division uniform... You're not one of us? You're a cadet? What's wrong? What do you want here?"

The three deadly questions caught Matsushita Yusuke off guard.

But more important than his feelings was the 'person' standing in front of him at that moment.

Her hair, her looks, her demeanor...

Without a doubt, he was Hirako Shinji.

The current captain of the Fifth Division!

Although they had secretly chatted about each other several times before, this was the first time they had met in person like this.

So this is the unlucky guy who got betrayed by Aizen Sousuke?!

He had just opened his mouth, intending to reply.

But another voice came from behind Hirako Shinji.

"Captain Hirako, this is the young man I mentioned to you before."

Aizen Sousuke stood up from behind his desk, adjusted his glasses, and stepped forward, speaking calmly with a smile.

"He had excellent academic performance and also excelled in practical skills... Do you remember him?"

"Oh! That young man who can use the Azure Fire Drop?"

Hirako Shinji's eyes brightened slightly.

He looked at Matsushita Yusuke with a smile, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a laugh.

"Young man, would you be interested in joining my Fifth Division?"

Episode 058: The Journey of the Fifth Division

Seeing Hirako Shinji looking at him with such eagerness, Matsushita Yusuke couldn't help but choke up for a moment.

That's not right.

Why did you invite me directly?

The process for joining the Gotei 13 shouldn't be like this...

You should first look at my performance at school and make a judgment based on my overall score.

Then they thought my skill level wasn't high enough to become a team member, so I worked hard to improve! I kept practicing and finally managed to satisfy them, and they agreed to let me join the team, but I could only start from the most basic tasks!

Why should we skip this process? Inviting me directly would be going through back channels, wouldn't it? No, that's not allowed!

I cannot accept this!

"I'd love to join the Fifth Division!"

Complaining is one thing, but life is another.

If I can join directly, why am I still busy working outside like this... Being active in the squad will give me a lot more opportunities to earn skill points.

Why not?

of course.

The most straightforward reason is that Yusuke Matsushita didn't see the 'mission' notification.

The person involved has been through a lot and has accumulated a considerable amount of experience.

Death may lie, but missions don't.

The fact that they've been recruited but haven't stepped forward can only mean one thing...

Hirako Shinji, however, stared at him with a smile and patted Matsushita Yusuke on the shoulder.

"Of course I'm just kidding! Want to join the Fifth Division? You'd better go through the proper procedures first~"

Just as I expected!!!

That old bastard is just messing with us!

Aizen Sousuke sighed helplessly from behind, his tone filled with a sense of resignation.

"Matsushita-kun, please don't mind... that's just how my captain is."

"Sousuke! Don't talk about me like that in front of outsiders! I just have a bit of a sense of humor, it's not as exaggerated as you say!"

These two seem to have a pretty good relationship?

Yusuke Matsushita watched for a while but couldn't get a word in edgewise.

But he quickly realized what was happening.

'No...it should just 'appear'.'

After all, there's always been a common theory in Bleach—you can lie to others, but you can't lie to your own Zanpakuto.

The abilities of a Zanpakuto after its release are usually a reflection of the depths of a person's heart. What one desires and what one seeks can be found in these 'minor details'.

The casualness these two displayed at that moment seemed to make Matsushita Yusuke feel a slight sense of affectation.

After all, both of their Zanpakuto are the type that excel at deception, so their 'acting' process is perhaps equivalent to dancing in their comfort zone.

Perhaps these two big shots are actually quite enjoying themselves...

It's better not to get involved.

"So, what do you want with this guy Sousuke?"

Before the person involved could respond, Aizen Sousuke interrupted and spoke.

"I invited Matsushita-kun over myself; it was just to handle some personal matters."

"What?! Can't even I, the captain, ask about this? Aren't you getting more and more stingy?"

"Captain, please have some self-respect..."

The noisy process didn't last long, because soon Hirako Shinko's attention was drawn to other tasks.

"What? The budget has already been approved, so why do we have to go through the process again? Huh?! The chief executive says he has objections?! Let him come over and explain it to me himself!"

You could tell he was quite angry.

Aizen Sousuke smiled and patted him on the shoulder, gesturing for Matsushita Yusuke to move aside and continue the conversation.

The two walked out of the office and back into the corridor, where they could still hear Hirako Shinji's furious shouts behind them.

Yusuke Matsushita noticed that the captain's and vice-captain's offices were still separate...

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Matsushita-kun. Let's talk as we walk."

"You're too kind... Aizen-sensei."

Walking along the corridor of the Fifth Division, as the sounds behind him gradually faded into the distance, Matsushita Yusuke heard the person beside him say something.

"This is a rare opportunity, Matsushita-kun, why don't you take this chance to learn about how the squad works?"

This suggestion does have some merit.

After all, the educational system of the True Spiritual Arts Academy contains very little description of these related contents.

After all, the specific execution details usually only come into play once you're in the corresponding squad... So, being able to take this opportunity to 'catch up' is naturally something we couldn't ask for.

And there were unexpected gains as well.

[Learning about the internal workings of the Fifth Division]

[Note: Although you may not be interested in this, even for ordinary Shinigami, understanding the operating mechanisms of each division is essential. After all, even if they are not exactly the same, each division shares similar commonalities...]

[Reward: Spiritual Pressure Level +2]

The fact that the rewards were unremarkable suggests that these things themselves were not important.

Now that he's done so many tasks, Yusuke Matsushita is able to make even more informed judgments...

With a sigh, he looked at Aizen Sousuke beside him and chose to humbly ask for his advice.

"Please speak, Aizen-sensei..."

"How much does Matsushita-kun know about the Fifth Division?"

"Uh... not many."

"Let's just wander around for now. Seeing with our own eyes is always more practical than just hearing about it."

This statement is indeed a profound truth.

It seems that Aizen Sousuke is also a staunch practitioner!

"The squad has training areas, medical rooms, and various emergency areas... Of course, there are also canteens and dormitories."

Each of the 13 divisions of the Gotei 13 has its own independent territorial divisions and jurisdictional responsibilities, and each division also has a considerable degree of autonomy.

“Every year we apply for and receive budget approval from the First Division to reorganize and reform the division... just like what you just saw. Although theoretically the captain can act on behalf of all responsibilities and make individual decisions.”

but.

"Most captains are more willing to communicate with their team members and select the most suitable option by exchanging information."

Democracy, that's perfectly normal.

The original work didn't mention the internal workings of the Gotei 13, so this trip has broadened my horizons considerably.

"By the way, the dormitory area is over there."

Yusuke Matsushita stood at the edge, gazing into the distance.

A row of seemingly ordinary bungalows came into view, which surprised him somewhat.

It looks even older than the dormitories at the Shinigami Academy...

“Our Captain Hirako has spent the budget on training team members over the years, without focusing on their living conditions. He believes that the rescue team also needs to be ‘full of martial spirit’ to be convincing enough.”

Aizen Sousuke smiled, adjusted his glasses, and spoke in a calm tone.

"Of course, I agree with this idea."

059: Traditional Organized Crime

If the captain and vice-captain share the same political views, it's basically equivalent to being invincible within the team.

Matsushita Yusuke had personally experienced the atmosphere within the Fifth Division, and nodded slightly, his expression quite sentimental.

I did learn a lot—though I don't know if I'll be able to use it.

"Alright, let's not delay any longer. How about we set off, Matsushita-kun?"

I'll be waiting for you right here!

Yusuke Matsushita quickly nodded in response.

"Then let's go, Aizen-sensei."

Matsushita Yusuke's special trip to the Fifth Division's territory was precisely because of the request he had made to Aizen some time ago.