I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

If Shiro hadn't said anything, I'm sure no one would have guessed he would think that way.

In that case, Sōya Azashiro would still be the captain of the 11th Division, instead of a sinner who premeditatedly committed a heinous crime.

"Because of the will of Lord Spirit King."

At this point, Shi Cheng Shuang paused for a moment.

“When I was about to modify the souls of the residents of Rukongai, I sensed the will of the Soul King. He did not agree with what I was doing, so I came to confess to the Captain-Commander.”

"So that's how it is, the will of the Spirit King..."

Captain Kyoraku Shunsui of the Eighth Division sighed and pulled his straw hat down.

Meanwhile, the captains of the Fourth Division, Retsu Unohana, and the captain of the Twelfth Division, Kiryu Hikifune, whose spiritual pressure was strong enough to sense the Soul King's secrets, all felt a slight stirring in their hearts.

Jushiro Ukitake touched his chest, seemingly lost in thought.

The other captains, on the one hand, lacked the background of nobles, and on the other hand, their spiritual pressure was not strong enough to sense the presence of the Soul King. For them, the entire Seireitei was loyal to the Soul King.

Perhaps only Lord Ling Wang could make Zhicheng Shuang confess his crimes.

"Boom!"

The sound of Captain-Commander Yamamoto's cane drew the captains' attention back.

"Alright, with all the captains and Lord Spirit King as witnesses, Soujiro confessed to his crime of intending to transform all the residents of Rukongai into combat weapons."

"Captain Shihōin of the Second Division, Captain Rokkaku of the Ninth Division."

"Yes, Captain."

Upon hearing Captain-Commander Yamamoto's summons, Yoruichi Shihouin and Kensei Muguruma immediately stepped out of the ranks and stood in the center of the conference room.

“I order you to take the sinner, Zhicheng Shuang, to the Central 46 Trial Chamber so that he may be judged by the Central 46.”

"Yes, Lord Captain."

After Yoruichi Shihouin and Kensei Rokusha escorted Sōya Shizuki out, silence fell over the conference room.

In some respects, Shizuka Sou is unprecedented in being able to attract the personal attention of the Spirit King.

However, Shiro's respect for the Spirit King was genuine.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have surrendered himself instead of hiding after the Spirit King disagreed with his actions.

How arrogant!

"Alright, let's move on to the next meeting."

"Ok?"

"There's another one?"

The team captains present were extremely surprised.

Although the crisis that Souya Azajo caused this time may have reached the level of "world destruction", it was stopped under the will of Lord Spirit King, wasn't it?

"Don't overthink it. The upcoming captain's meeting, although it is related to Mochishiro Sou, is not necessarily a bad thing."

"The 11th Division is a combat division, and it can receive orders to fight at any time."

"Especially during this period, there have been some major disturbances in Rukongai, which has greatly increased the number of Hollows entering Soul Society."

Sixth Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki glanced slightly. He had only gone to Rukongai to relax and occasionally practice the four Shinigami techniques; he hadn't done anything else.

Therefore, the increase in the number of Hollows appearing in Rukongai should be unrelated to him.

At this moment, Byakuya completely forgot that Hollows are creatures that hunt based on instinct.

They often descend near people with spiritual pressure and prey on their souls.

With Byakuya's current spiritual pressure, even if he only stays in Rukongai for a short time, it might attract those Hollows in Hueco Mundo who only have instincts to descend.

Not to mention that he goes out for a walk almost every day.

"Under such circumstances, the 11th Division cannot be without a captain to lead them into battle in Rukongai."

Upon hearing this, the team leaders all understood.

So, the Captain-Commander wants to choose a new captain for the Eleventh Division.

"Captains, do you have any candidates you would recommend?"

The captains present looked at each other, and then thought about whether their own squads had any captain-level powerhouses. Then they thought about whether anyone they knew had the strength to be the captain of the 11th Division.

Unfortunately, after thinking for a long time, no one could think of a suitable candidate.

"Oh, since no one has a choice, why not just promote the 11th Division's vice-captain Gosuke to the 9th Kenpachi?"

At this moment, the captain of the Eighth Division, Kyoraku Shunsui, suddenly spoke up and made a suggestion.

As Kyoraku Shunsui's best friend, Ukitake Jushiro also agreed.

"Vice-Captain Gosuke? If I remember correctly, this Vice-Captain Gosuke is the nephew of the former Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, and was entrusted to Captain Azaki after his death, right?"

“Since he is the nephew of Captain Kuruyashiki, I think he should be able to take on the position of captain.”

Upon hearing the name Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, the captains who had held the position for over a hundred years fell silent.

That man was arguably the strongest they had ever seen besides the Captain-Commander.

In fact, his power was so great that the Central 46 Chambers forbade him from using his Zanpakuto Bankai within the Seireitei.

Chapter 90 Captain Nomination

Thinking of that man, everyone couldn't help but sigh softly.

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki's strength lies in the power of his Zanpakuto.

His Bankai can instantly devour everything within the range of the Jurei, except for Kenpachi Kuruyashiki.

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki once received an invitation from the Zero Division, but he declined.

If he had used his Bankai during the battle with Sōya Azajo, the two of them would have at least perished together.

However, Kenpachi Kuruyashiki did not want his loyal followers to die for him because of his own selfish desires, so he apologized to Souya Azashiro.

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki also told Sōya Azashiro that "Kenpachi" is the title of the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society. In Kenpachi's challenge, one must go all out. However, because he did not want to implicate his subordinates, he violated the tradition of "Kenpachi" challenge and did not let Sōya Azashiro see his Bankai. He asked Sōya Azashiro for forgiveness.

Judging from the fact that Souya Azashiro did not receive an invitation from the Zero Division, in the eyes of the Zero Division members, Souya Azashiro is not as good as Kenpachi Kuruyashiki.

The 11th Division vice-captain that Kyoraku Shunsui just mentioned was Kushiyashiki Gosuke, the nephew of Kushiyashiki Kenpachi. After his death, he entrusted him to Azumashiro Kenpachi.

However, because the difference in strength between Gosuke and Kenpachi Kuruyashiki was too great, he felt that he was not worthy of the name Kuruyashiki, so he only referred to himself as "Gosuke".

Within Seireitei, there are three ways to become a "Captain".

First, one must pass the captain's exam in the presence of at least three captains, including the chief captain.

Second, be recommended by more than six team leaders and receive approval from another six team leaders.

Third, defeat the current captain in front of more than two hundred team members.

The so-called "Captain's Test" is to test whether a person has the ability to serve as a captain. The simplest test is to demonstrate one's "Bankai".

If you don't want to show your "Bankai", you can also choose to fight against the captains who witnessed it and gain their approval.

Of these options, only the second one can allow someone without captain-level strength to become a captain.

Clearly, Kyoraku Shunsui's proposal to appoint the vice-captain of the 11th Division as the Ninth Kenpachi is a move made through this very means.

"Very good. Now, the candidate for captain of the 11th Division, vice-captain Gosuke, has been recommended by the captains of the 9th and 13th Divisions."

"We still need recommendations from four team captains..."

Upon hearing the captain's words, the captains below immediately understood.

It seems that Captain-Commander Yamamoto also intends to make this Shinigami named Gosuke the new captain of the Eleventh Division.

"Alright, since there aren't any other candidates, I'll recommend this Fifth Assistant Vice Captain."

The captain of the 12th Division, Kiryu Hikifune, responded with a grin.

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, that man obtained the qualifications he wanted, but ultimately chose to give them up.

However, my research is now nearing completion.

Once that thing is invented, I'm sure I'll receive an invitation from Squad Zero!

Before I leave, I'll help that man one last time.

"Three now."

"Well, since Captain Kyōraku, Captain Ukitake, and Captain Hikifune all think it's a good idea, then count me in as one of the recommended people."

The captain of the 10th Division, Shiba Isshin, crossed his arms and also cast a recommendation vote for the vice-captain of the 11th Division.

"Four."

Seeing that Shiba Isshin also recommended it, the team leaders hesitated.

Being a captain is not only a symbol of status, but also a symbol of strength.

If a weak person were to be appointed as captain, it would undoubtedly be an insult to the word "captain".

They can tacitly grant permission at the last minute, but then go against their own will to recommend a weaker person for power...

"Captains, the 11th Division of the Gotei 13 is a combat division. Kenpachi is not only known as the strongest Shinigami, but also as the most powerful Shinigami."

Just as the team captains were all silent, a gentle female voice rang out.

That was Retsu Unohana, the captain of the Fourth Division.

Immediately, all the captains looked at Captain Unohana.

The newly appointed captains simply assumed that Captain Unohana was the captain of the healing team, whose mastery of healing techniques was unparalleled throughout the entire Seireitei.

The older generation of captains knew that Captain Unohana's strength was probably only below Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

After all, this one was Kenpachi, the first Kenpachi when the Gotei 13 was established.

The title of "Kenpachi," the strongest Shinigami, was earned by this very man.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto may not care about anyone's attitude, but when it comes to choosing the captain of the 11th Division, he has to consider Captain Unohana's attitude.

Anyone who thinks that Unohana Retsu's strength has declined due to his cultivation and return to the Dao over the years is a real fool.