Main Quest: Final Phase

"From this day forth, I shall step down. Sōsuke Aizen will assume the positions of Captain of the First Division and Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13."

Head Captain Yamamoto announced in a booming voice, "Lu Li, formerly Captain of the Eleventh Division of Soul Society, has returned to Soul Society and will temporarily serve as Lieutenant of the First Division."

Though this blood war had been immense in scale, not many people had actually died in the Seireitei. None of the core Captains or Lieutenants had perished, so there were not many vacant posts.

Moreover, he felt that Aizen and Lu Li had a good relationship. One was literary, the other martial; they would work well together. If there were any further personnel adjustments, Aizen could handle them.

"Lieutenant of the Third Division, Ichimaru Gin!"

The Captain-Commander called out another name.

"Present."

Ichimaru Gin stepped forward. Even his normally narrowed eyes had opened now; he did not dare show any negligence on such an occasion.

"You possess considerable strength. During this battle, you slew several Quincy of the Sternritter and have already mastered Bankai. From this day onward, you are promoted to Captain of the Third Division."

The Captain-Commander made the announcement.

"Thank you for the promotion, Captain-Commander."

Ichimaru Gin replied politely and glanced at Aizen, but Aizen merely smiled and nodded.

"Old man Yama, are you really going to retire and live out your old age?"

Once the Captain-Commander had finished issuing his orders, Kyōraku Shunsui sidled over and asked. One hand held his hat while the other scratched his head. "Then can I retire too?"

The Captain-Commander raised his cane and smacked Kyōraku Shunsui on the head. "You insolent brat, how old are you? Retire? Retire from what!?"

Kyōraku Shunsui said awkwardly, "I thought I could retire and