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"Ah, you've been a great help... Thank you so much, Ōmaeda-senpai."

The two quickly separated their luggage at the entrance and then headed towards the main road.

Because of her work, Kichiyo was quite a talkative person. He initiated conversation, and they chatted about all sorts of things for a while...

The topic then naturally shifted in a subtle direction.

"So, what are Matsushita-kun's plans now?"

The question was asked in a somewhat ambiguous way, but it was not difficult for the person involved to understand.

"You're asking me about whether I should become the captain of the Eleventh Division, right?"

Kenpachi Onijinshiro dies, and Yusuke Matsushita drops out of school.

After these two things were put together, anyone with even a little bit of 'sense' could more or less perceive the subtle meaning behind them.

However, the fact that Matsushita Yusuke brought up this unspoken understanding made people feel somewhat at a loss.

Nozomi made an "uh" sound, her smile somewhat awkward and forced.

"Let's address each other as equals... I feel a little strange hearing Matsushita-kun talk like this now."

Fortunately, Nozomi is not a person who overthinks things.

After quickly gathering his thoughts and calming himself down, he spoke softly.

"Actually, it's not just me; even my team leader is very interested in this..."

As mentioned before.

The Eleventh Division is quite unique in nature.

Based on the absolute logic of the strong ruling the weak, as long as one demonstrates sufficient fighting ability and defeats the current captain, one is qualified to become the captain of the 11th Division.

Right, it's 'qualified'.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to take office depends on the opinion of the person in charge.

If Matsushita Yusuke himself does not have this intention, then of course he can choose to refuse.

Although everyone was a bit ruthless, they still valued personal will in this situation... Matsushita Yusuke had heard this argument three days ago, and after pondering for a moment, he asked the question.

"By the way, if I weren't the captain, how would the Eleventh Division be organized?"

hope Qian pondered for a moment, then spoke carefully, choosing her words carefully.

"It will probably be temporarily suspended for a while."

The reason is also very simple.

"The Eleventh Division is currently suffering significant losses... That guy, Oni Ichijo, left behind a huge mess while he was in charge, with casualties, financial losses, and damage to his reputation..."

Although the Gotei 13 is essentially a violent organization, times have changed, and Yamamoto has become a shepherd who has sheathed his sword, so naturally everyone has to restrain themselves a bit.

"To make up for these losses, we need not only financial assistance but also personnel."

Compared to the fighting and hacking, these areas are clearly where Nozomi excels.

His tone even became a bit more assertive.

"I heard the captain talk about these things yesterday. If nothing unexpected happens, it will take at least several years to reorganize the Eleventh Division into a force that can be relied upon."

Does that sound like it's been too long?

But since Matsushita Yusuke had studied for a year, he could probably understand these people's 'work efficiency'.

Bureaucracy is everywhere!!!

Especially with the Forty-Six Chambers above them, the actions of the Gotei 13 are now being hampered, making it difficult to find peace anywhere.

But this isn't entirely a bad thing, because it's precisely these things that can wear down one's temper that allow these killing gods to gradually calm down...

After these thoughts had passed through his mind, Matsushita Yusuke asked thoughtfully.

"Does Senior Kichiyo have any suggestions?"

"..."

Without answering immediately, Nozomi pondered for a moment, then leaned her head closer to him.

"I'm only telling you this... I suggest you don't rush into taking office, because this is such a mess, rushing into it will only do you more harm than good."

Very sound advice.

From the perspective of gains and losses, this is indeed the most correct solution.

However... this way of thinking is still too idealistic.

Yusuke Matsushita sighed softly.

"To be honest, I still want to take office as soon as possible."

The reason is also very simple.

—My task is still eagerly awaiting completion!!!

P.S.: Happy Lunar New Year's Eve! 4000 words updated today... I'm really sorry, I had too many guests at home and couldn't write much more.

Tomorrow, the minimum will be 8000.

Bowing (Have fun, everyone!)

109: Yeah, what are we eating? (Happy Lunar New Year's Eve)

Matsushita Yusuke was actually having quite a headache.

Because the current situation is indeed as Kichiyo said...

The Eleventh Division was a complete mess because of Oni-Ichijo's mismanagement; taking over now would only bring trouble upon themselves.

Let it run its course for a few years, and through the internal restructuring of the thirteen squads, funding, and support and assistance from various squads... it will eventually get back on track.

Taking over at this point is naturally the 'best option'.

But Yusuke Matsushita couldn't do that.

Because of his mission...

Urgent!!!

[Mission: To assume the position of Captain of the Eleventh Division]

[Synopsis: You have defeated Kenpachi Oniju, and you have become a true powerhouse. Establish your own territory, find your own way to survive, and implement your will within it… This is your path forward!]

[Note: Must take office within five days]

[Rewards: Spiritual Pressure Level +20, Swordsmanship +5, Hakuda +3, Shunpo +3, Kido +5, a random Zanpakuto that has already been Shikaied, upgrading it to level 70 (Bankai)]

The rewards are very generous, but there are also many literal 'restrictions'.

It has to be completed within five days! And there's a time limit?

'I didn't get any rewards when I defeated Oni-no-Kage before, and I thought I'd been overlooked... But now that I think about it, this place must be waiting for me.'

The rewards for defeating Oni-no-Kage should all be included in this reward.

The reward for the previous captain has been combined with the reward for defeating Oni-Yan-jo.

It's not particularly surprising, after all, having dealt with this ridiculous task system for so long, Matsushita Yusuke has more or less gained some experience.

This mission is bad.

While it's true that rewards are given, the main purpose is to annoy people.

In theory, Yusuke Matsushita could have waited until everything settled down before taking office, but that would have made the job less challenging.

Damn it, they won't even let me put any out...

But this reward is one that the person involved cannot afford to miss.

After all, this allows you to directly select a Zanpakuto for 'graduation'.

For him, who now possesses strength but has not yet mastered his trump card level, the allure of Bankai is self-evident.

Ah, what captivating writing!

If I were to cultivate on my own... I might be able to reach that level after some time.

But what about now?

With just a few words, he could ascend to heaven from the ground.

Is there anything more tempting in the world? Yusuke Matsushita felt... there couldn't be!

Unfortunately, these things cannot be shared with others.

You can't exactly tell Nozomi, "I'll become stronger once I become a captain, and I'll unleash my Bankai to crush a third-rate captain."

People will think I'm crazy...

"I just felt that since I was going to take up the post anyway, I might as well take this opportunity to participate in the reconstruction... that way I could get to know the other team members in advance."

"I see."

Nozomi naturally adopted the leader's perspective.

He rubbed his chin, nodded slightly, and showed a thoughtful expression.

"If you're thinking from the perspective of reconstruction, actively participating in the process is a great option."

Not only can they select their own team members, but they can also make targeted use and adjustments to the allocated funds.

Of course, the most important thing is a sense of responsibility.

"If it were left to someone else to handle, they probably wouldn't take it too seriously... but if the captain of the 11th Division were to do it himself, then there certainly wouldn't be any problems with that."

There are many reasons, and the explanations are quite logical.

But ultimately it all comes down to one question.

"This process might be tough, are you sure you're okay?"

After all, judging from the current situation, this is almost a process of creating something from scratch... It would be a lie to say that I'm not worried about letting a complete newcomer handle these things.

But what could Yusuke Matsushita do?

Even if it was a tough decision, I had no choice but to agree...

"Although it is difficult, we must persevere."

Kichiyo was deeply moved and nodded repeatedly, adding her own words.

"As expected of a young man favored by Yoruichi, it's truly rare to find someone with such ambition... Matsushita-kun, if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know, and I will do my best."

That was a huge help.

After all, the team consisted of several hundred people, and in the early stages of construction, there was a lack of administrative personnel, so they had to do all sorts of miscellaneous things themselves...

If Nozomi were to help, things would be much easier.

Yusuke Matsushita rubbed his cheeks, his expression showing a hint of fatigue.

Winning is not scary.

What's scary is that even after winning, you feel even more exhausted...

"So, Senior Kichiyo, what should we do first?"

"Let me think about it... I'll go to the First Division to report and express my stance to the Commander-in-Chief."

Proper procedures are crucial, especially for the current Gotei 13... You know, in the original story, several unlucky guys were dragged away by the Captain-Commander for "moral education" just because they didn't wear their captain's haori properly.

These are definitely landmines that you absolutely cannot step on.

"After making your statement, you will need to prepare for the onboarding ceremony... Your name will be recorded and reported to Room 46."

As if her mind had been opened, Nozomi spoke faster and faster.

"After that, you'll be qualified to modify the base and publicly recruit soldiers. Then you'll receive corresponding funding and assistance every month, and so on..."

The constant, fragmented conversation made Matsushita Yusuke's head throb with pain.

How could things be so complicated...?

However, at the same time, Matsushita Yusuke was not surprised.

Because managing a team is not an easy task—if you slack off a bit, you can definitely survive.