Looking at Shusuke as he walked in, everyone had different thoughts.
Komamura wondered in his heart: 'Is his Zanpakuto a dual-blade?'
Kyoraku adjusted his straw hat: 'Hmm, he has quite a presence.'
As for the others, they either remained unmoved or looked at Shusuke with a smile.
Seeing everyone sizing him up in silence, Shusuke couldn't help but feel a bit awkward. "Well... everyone can just call Shusuke. I will definitely do my utmost in my work and fulfill my responsibilities as Captain. Also, since I am a junior, if there is anything I do poorly, please, seniors, point it out."
There were no other matters to discuss at this Captain's eting, so after Shusuke introduced himself to everyone, the eting officially ended.
However, although the eting was over, Toshiro did not leave imdiately.
Because Yamamoto had assigned him the task of helping Shusuke understand the duties of a Captain.
And even if Yamamoto hadn't assigned this task to him, Toshiro would have proactively found a reason to have a good talk with Shusuke.
"Yo, Amagai, rember ?"
Toshiro walked over to Shusuke.
"Heh, of course, I couldn't possibly forget you. I'm your old subordinate. The position of Commander-in-Chief of the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force was sothing you helped secure. And now, although I've fortunately beco a Captain, even so, I am still your junior."
Shusuke said very respectfully.
"No need to be so formal. You're a Captain now, you should pay attention to maintaining the dignity of a Captain."
Toshiro said.
"Alright, let now tell you about the duties of a Captain and so things you need to pay attention to."
Then Toshiro began explaining the Captain's duties to Shusuke.
"There are many formal aspects to the position of Captain. You might not be used to it at first. But if anything cos up, feel free to co to for consultation. No need to stand on ceremony."
Shusuke imdiately responded: "Yes! Please guide well!"
While Toshiro was explaining the Captain's duties to Shusuke, not far away, Komamura started chatting with Kyoraku.
"Speaking of which, who were the two Captains that conducted the qualification review for Shusuke?"
Komamura asked Kyoraku curiously.
Earlier, when Yamamoto introduced Shusuke to everyone, he still hadn't explained who the other two Captains witnessing the proficiency test were, besides himself.
"I don't know. But there's nothing wrong with that, is there? Anyway, at least we've filled one Captain vacancy. Isn't that sothing worth celebrating?"
Kyoraku Shunsui said nonchalantly.
Komamura was still a bit concerned: "Well, that's true, but..."
"Regardless, Amagai, it's up to you to prove yourself from now on."
Sui-Feng walked over to the two of them and glanced at Shusuke, who was a few steps away.
Shusuke, noticing this while talking with Toshiro, also nodded amicably towards Sui-Feng.
"Shusuke, we haven't seen each other for decades. Co on, let's find a place to have a al together. Over the al, I'll give you a detailed explanation of the Captain's duties."
Toshiro invited.
Hearing Toshiro's words, Shusuke smiled and said, "Captain Hitsugaya, having a al is fine, but could we not drink alcohol?"
"Don't worry. You haven't officially taken office yet. Even if I wanted to force you to drink, I'd wait until after you've officially taken office and familiarized yourself with the 3rd Division's affairs."
Toshiro had a very deep impression of Shusuke's lightweight drinking capacity… one cup and he was out. And since Toshiro intended to seriously discuss the truth about his father's death this ti, naturally, he didn't want him to get drunk.
Then Toshiro took Shusuke to a restaurant he frequented.
…
1st Division, Yamamoto's office.
"We've finally filled one Captain vacancy."
Sasakibe said with so emotion.
Yamamoto shook his head and said, "Although we've filled one vacancy, there are still two Captain vacancies left. So there's nothing to be happy about. Moreover..."
"No matter when, no matter where, a vacancy will inevitably bring disharmony to that world. When evil people want to display their power, it is easiest to exploit a vacancy."
"And there are still vacancies in the Captain positions of the Gotei 13..."
Inside an exquisite restaurant in the Seireitei, Toshiro was chatting with Shusuke over drinks.
Only, Toshiro was drinking sake, while Shusuke was drinking tea.
"Amagai, speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for decades. But whenever I recall those eventful years leading the army to campaign in Hueco Mundo, I can't help but feel my heart stir with excitent."
Toshiro said with deep emotion.
Shusuke agreed: "Yes, too. Over the years, the n have often missed you, Commander-in-Chief Hitsugaya. When you weren't around, dealing with those Hollows beca much more difficult for us."
"But fortunately, the powerful Hollows had already been cleared out by you, so we could barely cope, and the Expeditionary Force didn't suffer any major casualties."
Then Toshiro and Shusuke continued eating and chatting like this until they were full. Suddenly, Toshiro's smile faded, and his expression beca serious.
"What's wrong, Captain Hitsugaya? Why so serious all of a sudden?"
Shusuke asked uneasily.
"Shusuke, actually, the reason I called you here this ti isn't just to catch up and talk about work. I didn't ntion it earlier because I was afraid that after I told you, you wouldn't be in the mood to continue eating. So I decided to talk to you after the al."
Toshiro said seriously: "What I really want to talk to you about this ti is your father… Kisaragi Shin'etsu!"
Shusuke's expression suddenly changed dramatically. He instinctively reached for the Zanpakuto at his waist.
"How... how do you know about this?"
Shusuke's eyes flashed coldly.
"Calm down, Shusuke!"
Toshiro scolded.
"I actually found out about this matter a long ti ago. Back then in Hueco Mundo, just before I was about to return to the Soul Society, everyone specifically prepared a farewell party for . At the party, you were persuaded to drink a cup of sake, and then you passed out. You didn't wake up until after I had returned to the Soul Society."
"Actually, at that ti, when you were drunk, I happened to be sitting next to you and heard you murmur a few slurred words in your sleep."
"Although your voice was very low, perhaps because my strength is relatively high, my perception is also quite acute. Although others didn't hear because the sound was too low, I heard three key words."
"One was 'father', and the other two were 'Yamamoto' and 'revenge'."
"Moreover, when you said the na 'Yamamoto', there seed to be great hatred in your tone."
"At the ti, although I was a bit puzzled, I didn't pay too much attention to it. However, after returning to the Soul Society, in order to nominate you to succeed as Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force, I specifically checked your information. After all, I was going to nominate you for such an important position, so I had to responsibly understand your background."
"But your information stated that your father died of natural causes. If it was natural causes, then where did the enemy co from? And what was this talk of revenge?"
"So I followed the clues and investigated all the way, eventually discovering that your identity and na were both fabricated, and your true identity is the son of Kisaragi Shin'etsu!"
Of course, all of this was made up by Toshiro. But that wasn't important. Toshiro just needed a reason to explain how he knew about this matter.
"Is that so? I didn't expect that after painstakingly hiding for so many years, I would slip up in this way."
Shusuke said angrily.
"Since you already know my identity, you should have guessed my purpose, right? So..."
"What did you call out for this ti? Did that old man Yamamoto send you to kill ?"
Amagai Shusuke looked at Toshiro with a cold expression.
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