A Joint Recommendation from Six Captains

Since Soi Fon could sense Gin Ichimaru's presence, it naturally couldn't be hidden from the other captains either.

If these captains were willing to use their brains a little, they could figure out what Captain-Commander Yamamoto was hiding.

They just didn't expect Soi Fon to be so stubborn.

Could it be that he and Dōsan are really...?

Kaien Shiba's dead fish eyes brightened, and he started scribbling in his notebook with a pen. This was a show that Kūkaku would definitely love to watch.

Isshin Shiba's expression began to become ambiguous, and his smile gradually turned lewd.

No one spoke, which made Soi Fon, who had just spoken without thinking, even more embarrassed.

"I believe that Dōsan Hanyū is fully capable of serving as the squad leader, and he also has experience as the acting captain of the Second Division."

Captain-Commander Yamamoto narrowed his eyes again, revealing no emotion.

However, older people like Unohana and Kyōraku could sense Yamamoto's hidden displeasure.

Yamamoto once greatly admired Dōsan Hanyū.

Yamamoto was not a jealous person. In fact, after recognizing Dōsan Hanyū's talent, Yamamoto wanted to take Dōsan Hanyū as his disciple and train him to succeed him as the "strongest Soul Reaper in a thousand years".

However, Dōsan Hanyū's growth was so rapid that even Yamamoto couldn't comprehend it, which also stirred up different thoughts in him.

Therefore, after a short period of deliberation, Yamamoto decided to make Dōsan Hanyū the engine of his century-long plan.

With a thousand years of history, plus the incident fifteen years ago, Yamamoto truly realized it.

Strength does not determine everything.

And after abandoning Dōsan Hanyū as a pawn, things indeed developed exactly as Yamamoto had predicted.

But there was one thing Yamamoto had anticipated wrong.

Dōsan Hanyū did not die from the revenge of the Tsunayashiro Clan.

A hero who should have died, a Soul Reaper who should have incited the Grim Reapers' hatred for the Tsunayashiro Clan, has become a living legend.

The First Clan

After all the plans succeeded, to Yamamoto, Dōsan Hanyū was like a cockroach hiding in a corner; he wasn't worried that the other party could threaten him.

However, Yamamoto was worried that Dōsan Hanyū would disrupt his subsequent plans.

Eliminate the Five Great Noble Clans and the Central 46 Chambers!

However, Yamamoto was not as calm as he appeared when faced with Soi Fon's recommendation.

The ways to advance to the Soul Reaper are nothing more than the captain's recommendation and battle.

Now it's a two-way competition, and normally Gin Ichimaru would have to fight Dōsan Hanyū in the first round.

Can Gin Ichimaru Dōsan Hanyū?

When Dōsan Hanyū entered the Seireitei, Gin Ichimaru was almost the benchmark of genius. Many experts have concluded that Gin Ichimaru represents the limit of genius.

Until the appearance of Dōsan Hanyū, the limits became even more extreme.

"I don't think that Dōsan Hanyū's qualifications and achievements are suitable for him to be the captain. Moreover, given his circumstances, he would need at least six captains' recommendations to take the position."

"Furthermore, I've already chosen a candidate for the Third Division Captain."

Yamamoto glanced to the side, and a figure swept past; Gin Ichimaru stood in front of the group.

Yamamoto's mouth fired like a machine gun, giving Soi Fon no chance to react.

Forcibly appointing a captain completely dashed Soi Fon's hopes.

But Yamamoto didn't expect that this would provoke Soi Fon's anger.

On what grounds?

Is Dōsan not better than him?

Achievement!

Gin Ichimaru has been a member of the Thirteenth Division for over ten years, and in terms of achievements on paper, Dōsan certainly can't compare to him.

When did the captain of the Thirteenth Division rise to power based on merit?

Furthermore, putting everything else aside, wasn't Dōsan Hanyū's defeat of Tenzō Tenjō a meritorious achievement?

Eccentric.

Furthermore, Yamamoto's complete refusal to give Soi Fon any further opportunity to recommend her infuriated her.

"I support Dōsan Hanyū becoming the captain of the Third Division."

Like a bucket of cold water, it brought Soi Fon back from the brink of losing herself in anger.

Someone no one expected to speak up chose to support Dōsan Hanyū.

Byakuya Kuchiki remained unmoved by the hint of doubt in Yamamoto's eyes.

Although he was the acting captain, no one questioned Byakuya's qualifications, and if Byakuya agreed, it was likely that Kuchiki Ginrei would not object.

That makes two votes.

Soi Fon looked somewhat excited.

Beneath Byakuya's calm exterior, he recalled his grandfather, Kuchiki Ginrei's, words from before the meeting began.

"If anyone recommends Dōsan Hanyū to be the Third Division Captain, you must support him. If no one recommends him, you should act as his Dōsan Hanyū."

Although he doesn't yet understand what his grandfather means, at least he doesn't dislike Dōsan Hanyū.

"Then count my vote too."

As soon as Kuchiki finished speaking, Captain Unohana the Fourth Division raised her hand with a smile.

Compared to the calm Yamamoto felt when Byakuya Kuchiki supported him, the fact that Unohana, his comrade-in-arms of nearly a thousand years, did not choose to stand by his side stirred up a wave of emotions within Yamamoto.

'What are you thinking, Lie?'

For the first time in his life, Yamamoto felt betrayed.

All because of a stranger I've known for less than six months.

It's all because of Dōsan Hanyū!

Now, three of the captains he had carefully trained were standing against him!

There are three of us now.

Soi Fon's emotions fluctuated violently again, and her clenched fists tightened involuntarily.

"If Dōsan Hanyū becomes the captain, it will be much easier for him to fight in the future."

Kenpachi Zaraki twisted his neck and casually raised his hand.

Zaraki, was quite capricious.

Four people.

We still need the support of two more people.

A giant hand was raised. "I am very sorry, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, but I truly believe that Dōsan Hanyū suitable to serve as the Third Division Captain."

Yamamoto's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

In the Eighth Division, Sajin Komamura chose to side with Dōsan Hanyū!

Komamura hadn't anticipated all these twists and turns; among the captains of the Thirteenth Division, he was definitely the one who cared most about the Captain-Commander.

But repaying a debt of gratitude doesn't mean abandoning all principles.

According to the rules, Dōsan Hanyū is more suitable than Gin Ichimaru!

Komamura, for some inexplicable reason, felt confident that Captain-Commander Yamamoto must also want him to express his beliefs.

The five agreed, that's it!

It's over!

Soi Fon was so excited she wanted to jump up and down; Soi Fon angrier she was just moments before, the happier she was now.

She was even more excited now than the day she took over Yoruichi's position and became the Second Division Captain.

As for the sixth person.

Soi Fon and all the captains turned their attention to Kaien Shiba and Isshin Shiba.

However, neither of them raised their hand.

Kaien Shiba's eyes remained fixed on his notebook.

Isshin Shiba awkwardly turned his head, as if looking for spots on the wall.

Why?

Soi Fon was bewildered.

Very interesting.

Komamura and Unohana, who should have been the most supportive of Captain-Commander Yamamoto, brought two votes to Dōsan Hanyū.

The two members of the Shiba Clan, who should have been the ones to support Dōsan Hanyū the most, chose to remain silent at this crucial moment.

"It seems..." Yamamoto began, his voice hoarse.

"I actually think it would be more interesting if Dōsan Hanyū became the captain."

Captain of the Twelfth Division, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, spoke.