Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

Even the notoriously lawless Saito Immortal stood silently in the position of the leader of her Sixth Division.

Araki, under Unori's leadership, stood between the captains of the 13th and 9th Divisions of the Gotei 13.

"I want to change positions. At least I hope that the captains standing on either side of me will act like human beings."

Araki glanced at the captain of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13 standing to his left, a gaunt old man with a sinister face. Then he looked at the captain of the 9th Division of the Gotei 13 standing to his right, a burly man who was eight feet tall, wore glasses on his nose, and had a ring of gold teeth around his lips. Araki felt utterly exhausted.

Sorry everyone! I had some things to do today, so the update is a little late~ Also~

Chapter 25 So he was the 'Crown Prince'!

"Now that all the captains have arrived, I won't waste any more time on pleasantries. The Gotei 13 captains' meeting shall begin..."

As the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stood at the forefront of the group, the first captain of the Gotei 13, and began the opening remarks of each captain's meeting.

In front of Yamamoto Genryusai, the captains of the 13th Gotei 13 listened attentively, at least outwardly, all pretending to be attentive and giving Yamamoto, the captain-commander, ample respect.

At least in terms of obedience, the original Gotei 13, currently known as the 'strongest' and most ruthless, far surpasses the later 'Ryokan' like Ichigo Kurosaki during the Seireitei invasion...

The Gotei 13, which is much stronger because of a certain hairspray user who doesn't want to reveal his name, who is always causing trouble in the 13th Division, and because all the captains have their own ulterior motives!

For no other reason than that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was in his prime, didn't understand anything about 'human relationships'. If someone disobeyed him, he would really take drastic measures!

However, while these captains of the Gotei 13 outwardly showed Yamamoto considerable respect, their true intentions behind the scenes remain unknown...

For example, a highly skilled student personally taught by Yamamoto Genryusai is currently in a state of serious inattention.

Yes, the student who was daydreaming while listening to Yamamoto Genryusai speak was none other than Araki.

"Ugh……"

Araki appeared to be listening to his master, but in reality, he was constantly sighing inwardly.

"What is this all about?!"

Araki felt deeply worried and even anxious about the looks of the captains of his odd-numbered squads.

From the captain of the Third Division, Yan Yuanjinle, all the way to the captain of the Thirteenth Division, Nigu Saizo, each and every one of them, while not exactly grotesque, were certainly unsightly.

Of all the odd-numbered squad captains, the only one Araki found acceptable was the captain of the Fifth Squad...

There's not much to say about the Fifth Division Captain, Oodanjiro. With his brown, tousled hair styled into a short ponytail, coupled with his rugged face and muscular build, he's the epitome of a handsome middle-aged man...

Before Araki joined the Gotei 13, Oodanjiro was considered the most handsome among the male captains of the odd-numbered squads.

Secondly, among all these odd-numbered captains, the only one who could be considered human-looking, in Araki's opinion, was the Third Division Captain, Genroku Ikuhara...

In fact, the reason Araki categorized the current captain of the Gotei 3 as a monster was not because of Yan Yuan Jinle's appearance, but because of other reasons related to Yan Yuan Jinle...

The Third Division Captain, Yan Yuan Jinle, had a slightly pale face and somewhat harsh features. His short, light green hair was tightly combed back into a slicked-back style. While Yan Yuan Jinle wasn't exactly handsome, he did have a presentable appearance; at least his looks were impeccable! However, Araki really couldn't compliment Yan Yuan Jinle's outfit…

Araki simply couldn't understand what kind of mentality Yan Yuanjinle had, that he would choose to wear the same light yellow sunglasses as Kizaru, while also wearing a green waist brace like Zoro's over his shihachi uniform, around his waist area...

Oh, or maybe it's a belt... In any case, Yan Yuanjinle's understanding of fashion has far surpassed Araki's.

In terms of style, Araki would call Yan Yuan Jinle the most fashionable! Of course, compared to the captains of the 7th, 9th, and 13th Divisions, Yan Yuan Jinle, the captain of the 3rd Division, is still quite presentable.

As for the 7th Division Captain Takeshi, the 9th Division Captain Kenjiro Kumeni, and the 13th Division Captain Saizo Gakuen, their appearances, in Araki's view, were beyond human comprehension; they were simply demons and monsters!

"I really want to join the ranks of the captains of the even-numbered squads! The captains of the odd-numbered squads aren't suitable for someone as handsome as me..."

For a moment, Araki suddenly felt a little lonely.

Does anyone in the family understand? He's such a handsome guy, forced to stand among a bunch of monsters and demons—he looks so out of place!

Sigh, sometimes Araki also feels anxious about his handsome appearance. Being too handsome only makes the monsters and demons around him look even uglier.

In that instant, Araki made a decision deep in his heart: he would first try to find a way to switch to another squad...

Thinking this, Araki's gaze locked onto Zenjoji Yubin, the captain of the 12th Division of the Gotei 12, who, like him, seemed completely out of place in his own unit.

Araki was simply out of place among the odd-numbered squad captains, all of whom were ugly and unattractive, because he was handsome in the past!

As for the captain of the 12th Division, Zenjoji Yubin, she was so ugly that she looked out of place among the even-numbered Gotei 13 captains, who were not handsome men or beautiful women but were still somewhat presentable.

In Araki's opinion, it would be perfect if he and Zenjoji Yubin, the captain of the 12th Division, switched places.

Thinking this through, Araki decided that when he had some free time, he could go and ask the old man about how to change the seating arrangement during meetings...

"Now, please let the newly appointed captain of the 11th Division of the Gotei 15, Captain Araki, introduce himself to everyone."

After rambling on and on about a lot of random things, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni suddenly looked at Araki in the crowd and invited him to come to the front.

"Eh?!"

Araki, who was standing in the queue lost in thought, was slightly taken aback when he heard his master's words. He then strode forward and came to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's side.

"Then I'll just say a few words..."

"As you can see, for various reasons, starting today, I am the new captain of the 11th Division of the Gotei 13! From now on, we will be colleagues. If you have any questions, feel free to come to the 11th Division to find me. I don't have many other merits, but I am very kind-hearted..."

Araki was looking at Shikatori Hakunsai the entire time he was saying this.

Araki is happy to help Captain Shikatori with his troubles, but as for the troubles of other squad captains, he advises them to stay away from him and not bother him!

"In short, since I only arrived in Seireitei half a month ago, I am not very familiar with the work of the Gotei 13. Please forgive me if there is anything I do not do well!"

"Of course, if you can't find me in the Eleventh Division's barracks, you can just look for our division's vice-captain, Retsu Uno!"

"To be honest, although I am currently the captain of the 11th Division of the Gotei 13, the 11th Division is actually managed by Captain Uno!"

Araki, with a smile on his face, addressed the group of demons and monsters before him.

Araki mostly speaks politely, seemingly gentle, making people feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze and extremely comfortable!

But in reality, this means that although he currently holds the title of captain of the 11th Division, he has absolutely no control over the affairs of the 11th Division...

If you're looking for him because of the Eleventh Division, then there's no need to bother; just go directly to Uno Retsu!

That's about all I wanted to say...

"As for the rest, we'll add more details in the meeting once I've thought it through."

After Araki finished speaking, he returned to his own line and stood there with a smile on his face.

As Araki finished speaking...

The expressions of all the captains of the Gotei 13 changed.

"What do you mean by 'wait until I've thought it through, then we'll have a meeting to supplement it'? It's like you think you're the captain-commander of the Gotei 13..."

The captain of the 7th Division, Takeshi, glanced at Araki behind him and muttered something under his breath.

"Most importantly, Captain-Commander Yamamoto didn't object, which is quite intriguing."

Standing near the Seventh Division Captain, Takeshi Nobuaki, was the Ninth Division Captain, Kenjiro Kumamoto. The glasses perched on his nose reflected a strange light, clearly indicating that he possessed a delicate mind that was completely opposite to his appearance.

"It seems that the new captain's relationship with Captain-Commander Yamamoto is closer than we imagined!"

"However, all our speculations are actually meaningless! The most important thing is to see what Captain-Commander Yamamoto says next..."

The captain of the Third Division, Yan Yuanjinle, seemed to have also noticed the slightly heavy atmosphere in the air.

"Hehe, Captain Araki's self-introduction was truly excellent! So, everyone, is there anything else you'd like to ask?"

Just as Yan Yuanjinle turned his gaze to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was standing in front of everyone, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who had been silent all along, finally spoke...

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was usually stern and unsmiling, showed a rare smile after listening to Araki's speech. His words revealed his appreciation and affirmation of Araki without any concealment.

"Um?!"

This seemed to be a signal, directly making the first generation of Gotei 13 captains present understand something.

"So that's why Captain-Commander Yamamoto insisted that all the captains of the 13 Gotei 13 attend this meeting and not allow any sick leave or personal leave—it was all to introduce the 'Crown Prince'!"

In an instant, the gazes of all the captains of the Gotei 13 as they scrutinized Araki changed. They finally understood the purpose of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's gathering of everyone at this meeting. It turned out that Captain-Commander Yamamoto's purpose in convening this meeting of the Gotei 13 captains was to bolster his own successor!

After all, these original captains of the Gotei 13 were all notorious villains in the Soul Society. Don't be fooled by their seemingly obedient demeanor in front of Yamamoto...

That's because Yamamoto Genryusai is the most ruthless and evil of them all! If anyone else were in the position of Captain-Commander, the Soul Society would be in chaos the next day, and no one else could control them!

"..."

For a moment, all the captains fell silent, each with their own thoughts. Although they didn't speak, it was clear to everyone that they were not convinced by Araki.

Of course, they wouldn't say it directly. After all, from the moment they entered the First Division's meeting room, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was standing in front of all the division leaders, had a spiritual pressure that was burning like a volcano about to erupt, ready to explode... At this moment, anyone who raised an objection would probably be hung up and beaten up by Yamamoto!

"Why is the atmosphere so strange? It feels really odd..."

However, there was one exception: Saito, the immortal, middle-aged, chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) girl, who had no idea why the atmosphere at the venue was so strange.

"Can't you even read the room?"

The team leaders of the thirteen teams were speechless, utterly oblivious to the atmosphere, as Saito remained ageless and immortal.

"Cough cough..."

"Since everyone has no objections, this team leader meeting is adjourned!"

In the end, it was Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the captain-commander, who ended this meeting of the Gotei 13 captains with a soft cough. This was the first time Araki had ever attended such a meeting, and he felt extremely embarrassed.

"Let's go! Let's go!"

After Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni announced the adjournment of the meeting, the team leaders immediately and impatiently left the unusually oppressive and heavy conference room...

"Eh?!"

"What happened?"

"Why was the meeting adjourned so quickly?"

Saito, who was immortal, looked at the inexplicably dissolved meeting with a puzzled expression. She had no idea what the meeting had discussed; everything seemed inexplicable.

It started inexplicably, and then ended inexplicably...

"Saito, let's go~ let's go~"

With her delicate, youthful face and alluring curves, Shikato Hakuryuu looked at Saito, who was standing there dumbfounded, and sighed helplessly. Then, he grabbed Saito's left arm and tried to pull Saito out of the conference room.

"Wait, I need to speak with Araki..."

Saito looked at Shikatori beside her and shook her head slightly. She was thinking of going back with Araki. Although the Sixth Division and the Eleventh Division were not on the same route, she could sacrifice herself a little and take a longer route.

"Hey, let's go, let's go~"

"Captain Araki, it's obvious he still has something to discuss with Captain-Commander Yamamoto!"