Death: Captain Millennium

"Bang bang bang"

After nearly a century of silence, a piercing alarm suddenly blared throughout the Seireitei. This was a special alarm signal, triggered only in the most dire of circumstances. At that moment, all the captains of the Gotei 13 within Seireitei simultaneously received a message from Tentei Kuro: All Gotei 13 captains, please immediately proceed to the First Squadron for an emergency captains' meeting!

When Bayunsai, who was handling team affairs in the Eighth Division, heard the alarm, his expression tensed and he immediately dropped the documents in his hands. He knew what the alarm meant; it had been a long time since such an alarm had sounded in the Seireitei. Then, he received a message from Tentei Sora, asking him to immediately go to the First Division for an emergency captain's meeting.

"Lin Yu, be ready. Something might have happened. The captain has called an emergency captain's meeting, and the battle alarm has sounded." Bayunzhai said to Lin Yu beside him with a serious expression. After that, he quickly left the office and rushed towards the direction of the first squadron.

Lin Yu was puzzled. "What's going on?" He immediately racked his brain, carefully recalling any major events that might have occurred recently. However, despite his repeated thoughts, he came up empty-handed. According to the timeline, the Quincies' attack on Soul Society was still some time away, and the occasional rebellions by the Shinigami were not large enough or influential enough to warrant an emergency captain's meeting.

"Don't think about it! Now that I'm here, I'll just make the best of it. With my current strength, even if something really happens, protecting myself shouldn't be a problem." Lin Yu relaxed a little, and stretched his frown, thinking that he would know the specific situation when Bayunzhai came back.

"Everyone, this emergency captain meeting is because of the Shinigami rebellion that occurred in Rukongai a few days ago. I'm dispatching the captain of the 7th Division, Executive Nobutake Tsuna, to suppress the rebellion. Just now, the executive captain's spiritual pressure suddenly disappeared. I consider this an abnormal emergency. I am issuing an order now. Captain of the 11th Division, Unohana Yachiru, Captain of the 5th Division, Obana Danjiro, and Vice Captain of the 8th Division, Lin Yu, will form an investigation team and rush to the scene. The remaining captains will remain in their respective captain's rooms to deal with any further emergencies. This meeting is adjourned!"

When the captains' meeting was held, most of the captains felt something was wrong because the position where the captain of Division 7 should have stood was empty, and the captain-in-chief had a serious expression on his face. With a little guess, they knew that something must have happened. Sure enough, this time it was no small matter. The spiritual pressure of a captain suddenly disappeared. He either went to the real world or Hueco Mundo, or died in battle.

Upon seeing Lin Yu, Bayunsai, who had rushed back to the Eighth Division, couldn't wait to convey the captain's order: "Lin Yu, I just received news that the Seventh Division's executive captain's spiritual power suddenly disappeared in Rukongai. The captain has ordered an investigation team consisting of you, Captain Unohana Retsu, and Captain Obana Danjiro to rush to the scene immediately to investigate."

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yu's expression grew solemn. He knew full well that the sudden disappearance of a captain's spiritual pressure was no ordinary occurrence, and that a great crisis might be hidden behind it. He responded firmly, "I understand. I will depart as soon as possible to reunite with the two captains."

Bayunzhai looked at Lin Yu worriedly and warned him, "Lin Yu, be careful. No matter what happens, don't act rashly. If necessary, ask for support immediately."

Lin Yu smiled confidently and comforted, "Don't worry, Bayunzhai. I once promised to protect you, so how could I put myself in danger so easily? And this time, Captain Unohana and Captain Obana will be going with us, so don't worry. Just wait for me to complete the mission and come back." After that, Lin Yu turned and left, ready to meet up with the other two captains.

After a while, Lin Yu and the other two arrived at the area where Nai Wugang's spiritual pressure disappeared.

"There is no black cavity or spiritual pressure left over from the opening of the gate around here, so we can rule out the possibility that the executive captain went to Hueco Mundo or the human world." Obana Danjiro gave the conclusion of his findings.

"Then the three of us will search separately in the center of this area, and gather immediately if we find any situation." Unohana suggested to the two.

Lin Yu and Obana Danjiro agreed, and the three of them immediately began searching the forest. After Lin Yu and the other two had been searching for a while, Unohana discovered something. When Lin Yu and Captain Obana arrived, they found the executor, Taketsuna, lying against a tree, long dead, with traces of his spiritual pressure still lingering around him.

Unohana's face was solemn. "There's no sign of a Hollow around here. Besides, to kill a captain-level being, only a Vasthold could possibly kill one. Furthermore, before the two of you arrived, I checked the executive captain's wound. It doesn't look like it was caused by a Hollow. It's a residual energy I haven't seen before."

In fact, the most shocked person was Lin Yu. You know, before the Quincy attacked Soul Society, no captain of the Gotei 13 died. Now the executive captain is dead, which broke Lin Yu's understanding of the plot. Could it be that the butterfly effect occurred? Because of his arrival, the plot changed. This is not good news for Lin Yu.

Lin Yu pondered for a moment. "Now that things have come to this, let's take the body of the executive captain back to Seireitei and report to the captain-in-chief. The inexplicable death of a captain is a serious matter."

When the news came that the captain of the Gotei 13, Taketsuna, had died unexpectedly in battle, the entire Gotei 13 was thrown into unprecedented shock.

The atmosphere in the First Squadron's meeting room was solemn. The usually solemn and dignified meeting room was now filled with heaviness and sorrow. The captains' faces were grim, shocked and grief-stricken by this sudden tragedy. The topic of the meeting was no longer the routine patrol reports or tactical discussions, but rather the reality of losing their leader and how to meet the challenges that lay ahead.

"We must first investigate the cause of death of the executive captain." Captain Saito Fuumaobushi of the Sixth Division spoke first, "This is related to whether we are facing an unknown powerful enemy, or there is a problem internally." Her proposal was unanimously agreed by the captains present. For an experienced and powerful captain like Executive Noritake Tsuna, his sudden death in battle was by no means accidental.

"Go down first. I have ordered Captain Shifengyuan to lead the Secret Mobile Team to investigate this matter thoroughly. From today on, everyone must strengthen patrols of Soul Society and report any suspicious situations immediately." The captain was also worried.

For the next few days, Soul Society was placed on high alert. Each team captain personally led their teams in a thorough investigation, meticulously examining every detail, from Notaketsuna's final mission to his daily life. Meanwhile, the vice-captain of Division 7 temporarily assumed command, ensuring that the division's daily operations would not be disrupted by the captain's sudden passing.

After an in-depth investigation, the truth gradually surfaced - when the commander Noritake was on a high-risk mission, he was ambushed by a mysterious enemy he had never seen before, and was eventually killed heroically because he was outnumbered. This news shocked all the captains, meaning that they were facing an unknown and powerful threat.

"We can't let the death of the executive captain be in vain. I have examined the body of the executive captain, and I already know the cause of his death. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the power of the Quincy." The words of the captain of the first squadron, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, broke the silence in the conference room.

"Quincy, what kind of organization is that?" A captain asked his question.

"Everyone should know that after we Shinigami destroy a Hollow, we will perform a soul burial ceremony on it, which means purifying the Hollow and sending it to Hell. However, the so-called Quincies advocate destroying the Hollow directly. In the long run, it will cause irreversible effects on the soul and destroy the balance of the three realms. It can be said that the Quincies are our natural opponents as Shinigami. It is basically certain that the death of the executive captain this time was caused by them. Now, we must unite and face this crisis together." The captain's words resonated with everyone present. Every captain knew that at this moment, they must be more united than ever before.

In the following meeting, the captains began to re-evaluate the strategic deployment of each team and took corresponding measures to deal with possible threats.

Soul Society held a solemn funeral ceremony for the executioner's death, with all the captains and team members present to bid him farewell. At the funeral, Captain-General Yamamoto delivered a moving speech, praising the executioner's lifelong loyalty and bravery, and vowing to carry on his legacy and safeguard the peace of Soul Society.

After Nobutsuna's funeral, the captain-general prepared someone to fill the vacant position of captain of the 7th Division in order to deal with possible situations that might occur next.

The sudden death of Squadron Commander Nobutsuna was a crushing blow to the entire Gotei 13. This battle-hardened captain, with his fortitude and wisdom, earned the respect and admiration of all his members. His passing left a deep void, not only tactically but also spiritually. Faced with this tragic event, Captain-in-Chief Yamamoto, as the supreme commander of the Gotei 13, must make a swift decision to ensure the stability of Division 7 and the overall effectiveness of the organization.

After careful consideration, Captain Yamamoto decided to nominate Lin Yu, the vice-captain of Division 8, to take over as captain of Division 7. This decision was not made lightly. Although Lin Yu is young, his strength has undoubtedly reached the level of captain, although he has not yet mastered Bankai. This hurts, my friend...

"Lin Yu, this is a heavy responsibility, but I believe you have the ability to carry this banner." In a private meeting with the First Division, Captain Yamamoto said to Lin Yu seriously, "From the perspective of the entire Gotei 13, you are the most suitable candidate to take over as captain. The Gotei 13 needs you."

Faced with the captain's trust and expectations, Lin Yu was filled with conflicting feelings. On the one hand, he was excited about the challenge, as it was a great opportunity for him to demonstrate his strength and leadership abilities. On the other hand, he felt immense pressure to prove he was capable of this position and live up to the expectations of the captain and all the other team members.

"I will do my best, Captain." Lin Yu answered firmly, his eyes revealing determination. "I will remember the spirit of the executive captain in my heart, and I will lead the Seventh Division to regain its strength."

"Come on, kid, you have to learn to stand on your own two feet from now on."

Lin Yu, who returned to the 8th Division, was filled with emotion. "Bayunzhai, I am also going to be promoted to captain. Time flies so fast, and I have come this far."

"Come on, Captain Lin Yu. I still need your protection."

"Ba Yunzhai, stop joking. You keep teasing me with this sentence." Lin Yu began to regret saying this to Bayunzhai.

"Well, no matter what, you should learn Bankai as soon as possible. Only by learning Bankai can you have more protection. Tomorrow is the day you will be promoted to captain. I made a captain's haori for you. Please put it on and let me see it." Bayunsai took out the captain's haori he had prepared. "You look much more handsome after putting it on. Come and hug me."

The next day, the ceremony for Lin Yu's promotion to captain of the Seventh Squad was held under the chairmanship of the chief captain. Lin Yu also stood in the position of captain of the Seventh Squad, and all the captains congratulated him.

In the following days, Lin Yu began his transition from vice-captain to captain. He not only needed to get familiar with every member of the 7th Division, understand their personalities and fighting styles, but also needed to re-formulate tactical plans to ensure that the team could respond quickly and effectively to various emergencies.

On his first day as captain, Lin Yu stood in the middle of Squad 7's training ground, facing a sea of ​​expectant and somewhat bewildered gazes. He cleared his throat and began his inaugural speech: "From today on, I will serve as the new captain of Squad 7. I know the responsibility I shoulder is heavy. I will do my best to lead our Squad 7 to new heights. We will train together, fight together, and protect our homeland together."

His words were brief and powerful, and every word was filled with determination and confidence. The team members applauded the new captain's speech warmly. They saw the firmness and determination in Lin Yu's eyes, which made them full of hope for the future.

However, becoming captain wasn't all smooth sailing. Over the next few months, Lin Yu faced many challenges. Some of the older members of Squad 7 questioned his youth and experience, and he also struggled with tactical decision-making. But Lin Yu remained undeterred, demonstrating his ability through action.

Under the shadow of Noritake Tsuna's death, Lin Yu gradually earned the trust and respect of Squad 7 through his own efforts. He not only inherited Noritake Tsuna's bravery and determination, but also demonstrated his own unique leadership style. Under Lin Yu's leadership, Squad 7 became more united and its combat effectiveness was significantly improved.

However, Lin Yu still did something outrageous. He moved his captain's office to the 8th Squad. He used the excuse that he had just been promoted to captain and was not familiar with the team affairs, and asked Bayunzhai to help him with the team affairs all day long. This greatly increased Bayunzhai's workload, causing Bayunzhai to complain.

Captain Yamamoto watched the changes in Division 7 with a heart filled with relief. He knew he had made the right choice. Lin Yu not only filled the vacancy left by Executive Officer Noritake, but also brought new vitality and hope to Division 7. After the painful loss of their captain, the Gotei 13 were gradually recovering and preparing to face the future Quincy's massive attack on Soul Society.