The New Master of Central 46, Great Sage Hanyū

The Seireitei has returned to its former harmony.

A major battle that took place here a few days ago almost rewrote the history of the Soul Society.

The oldest group of sages in the Central 46 were almost entirely wiped out.

The Third Division Captain, Gin Ichimaru, the Fifth Division Captain, Sōsuke Aizen, and the Captain of the Ninth Division, Kaname Tōsen, defected.

It has been less than 20 years since the last captain defected.

As overseas assignments gradually decreased, some Soul Reaper of noble birth took leave one after another, and even Captain Kuchiki Ginrei of the Sixth Division and Captain Isshin Shiba of the Tenth Division stayed at home.

A bloody civil war had just ended; the bloodstains on the ground had not yet been wiped dry, and the lost Spiritual Pressure had not even completely dissipated.

The Seireitei is already showing signs of an impending storm, and the future of Soul Society remains uncertain.

"Captain Hanyū, this way please."

At the First Division Barracks, the Vice-Captain Sasakibe led Dōsan Hanyū forward.

Dōsan, draped in a wide noble feather robe, followed slowly behind.

In the First Division Barracks, Yamamoto, with his back to the two, heard footsteps and said, "Sasakibe, you can leave now."

Chōjirō Sasakibe was clearly a little uneasy, and subconsciously glanced at Dōsan Hanyū before turning away.

Yamamoto then turned around, Dōsan saw Captain-Commander Yamamoto's true face clearly.

His right eye was blinded by a single cut, and beneath the Captain's Haori, there were countless fresh wounds.

"Mr. Dōsan Hanyū, thank you for your help this time." Yamamoto said this abruptly.

"I didn't do anything," Dōsan replied calmly.

Yamamoto meant that if Dōsan Hanyū really sided with Central 46, then his plan would not succeed.

For the Thirteenth Division, a combat power like Dōsan Hanyū, who doesn't want to help either side, is the greatest help.

"Sōsuke Aizen has defected, and I hope you can help us capture him."

Aizen was wanted for plotting to steal Dōsan Hanyū's abilities, but his true colors were eventually exposed. However, based on the intelligence Hirako, Sōsuke Aizen is definitely not as simple as he appears.

He is at least one of the best among the top captains. Among the current captains of the Gotei 13, no one except him can be confident in protecting himself in front of Aizen.

Hirako and the others declared that they would not return to the Thirteenth Division until Aizen was arrested.

This is the source of the rift between the two sides.

As for the other captains, Yamamoto simply couldn't afford to sacrifice any more.

"I'm sorry, I don't intend to."

Dōsan refused outright. To be honest, he didn't have any ill feelings towards Aizen, and it wasn't even fair to say who was using whom.

Silence.

"The Central 46 must be rebuilt, and everyone is still considering who should take the position. The Four Great Noble Clans have jointly requested that you, along with Dōsan Hanyū, assume the role of the First Sage of the Central 46."

What's your opinion?

The Central 46 Chambers represent the interests of the nobility, acting as a buffer between the Four Great Noble Clans and the Thirteenth Division. Protected by the Zero Division, they are a force that maintains harmony within the Seireitei.

Aside from the Gotei 13, probably no one wants them to disappear.

"The Gotei 13 represents the power of the nobles. What do the nobles think?"

Dōsan Hanyū did not directly refuse.

Yamamoto narrowed his only eye. The possibility of Dōsan Hanyū agreeing or refusing was fifty percent, but Yamamoto never expected him to ask such a question.

The original Dōsan Hanyū, or the Dōsan Hanyū in Yamamoto's information, was like a traveler from another world. Apart from himself, there was a group of people entangled with him, but he didn't care about or pay attention to anything else.

"No problem, this is also the suggestion of the nobles."

First it was the Tsunayashiro Clan, then the Central 46.

The nobles were truly terrified of Yamamoto. Although they were still nominally the leaders of the Seireitei, times had changed, and they had sacrificed what was most important to them.

Everyone should give it a try!

Strength.

The killings of the past few years have made the nobles realize the importance of power, but the domesticated pigs can no longer hunt like wild beasts.

Although Dōsan Hanyū was not a traditional nobleman, the nobles did not dislike this young man, even though he killed the young master of the Tsunayashiro Clan. The nobles still tolerated him.

Especially at this time, with the Central 46 Chambers being nominated, the nobles were truly afraid of being exploited and harvested again by that old fellow Yamamoto.

At this moment, only Dōsan Hanyū's strength could put their minds at ease.

"So what do you mean, Dōsan Hanyū, or rather, the Hanyū Clan Head?"

To this, Dōsan Hanyū did not show much reaction, but simply nodded slightly.

"I agree."

From that Seireitei had a new master.

Dōsan Hanyū, he shouldn't be called that, but Great Sage Hanyū.

In name, Dōsan Hanyū could judge the Gotei 13, and even the Four Great Noble Clans, and Yamamoto.

The establishment of the new Central 46 was quickly and naturally accepted by the nobles.

The new Central 46, apart from Dōsan Hanyū, are all upper-class nobles who are somewhat distant from the Four Great Noble Clans and the Thirteenth Division, but are quite powerful.

They have less history, but more strength. They have less of the schemes and tricks of the sages of the past and more hard power. The Seireitei is also less chaotic.

Aizen's pursuit lasted for several years. There was intelligence that he had taken over Hueco Mundo. Yamamoto sent a punitive force, but they came up empty-handed. Later, the matter was gradually suppressed and forgotten.

Afterwards, Kuchiki Ginrei passed away, and one less of the veterans of the old era.

Byakuya Kuchiki, the new head of the Kuchiki Clan, is scorned for marrying a commoner, and is considered to have disgraced the reputation of the Four Great Noble Clans.

However, with the help of Dōsan Hanyū, the public opinion from the nobility was quickly suppressed.

Thirty years later...