"Araki, you did well. It seems you haven't let yourself rust these past years! Just as expected of the disci—"
"Cough, cough..."
"In short, since you defeated Unohana, from today onward, you are the new Kenpachi of the Soul Society!"
"As for the position of captain of the Gotei 13, 11th Division, it is yours from today onward as well."
After Unohana was defeated by Araki's Ruriko and collapsed into his arms, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who had been sitting quietly atop a boulder and silently witnessing the outcome of Araki and Unohana's battle, finally spoke...
He first gave Araki some rare praise, then coughed lightly. After a brief pause in his voice, he conducted a simple captaincy handover ceremony for Araki and Unohana in his capacity as Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13.
"Got it, Old Man Yama~"
"Remember, when you get old, keep some goji berries steeping in your thermos."
Hearing that, Araki merely gave his master a slight nod...
After casually leaving Genryūsai with that reminder, Araki carried Unohana away using Shunpo.
Araki did not know whether it was just his imagination, but he felt that after defeating Unohana, Old Man Yama, his master, seemed even more excited than he was.
"You wretched disciple, I won't forget your reminder..."
As Genryūsai watched Araki leave, the corners of his lips first rose slightly. Then he suddenly realized something and roared at Araki's retreating back, "You little bastard, who are you calling Old Man Yama? Address me as Master!"
"Got it, Old Man Yama..."
The instant Genryūsai's words fell, spiritual particles carrying Araki's voice reached his ears.
"Hmph! Such a disrespectful brat."
Hearing that, Genryūsai furrowed his brows tightly and muttered to himself.
"Phew..."
After muttering a few times and seeing that no one was around, Genryūsai let out a long breath.
"He finally won!"
Yes, Genryūsai was not as calm as he appeared. Looking down at the beads of sweat in his palm from excessive tension, he shook his head helplessly. During Araki and Unohana's duel, he had worried for Araki countless times! Whenever Genryūsai saw Araki at a disadvantage, he had even wanted to step in personally and spar with Unohana. But he knew he could not...
"Hehe~"
"That brat Araki has finally made something of himself."
Now that Araki had won, however, the worry and tension in Genryūsai's heart finally dispersed! A rare smile appeared on his usually imposing face.
"This finally fulfills one of my wishes."
For who knew how many years, Genryūsai had always regarded Araki as his own son. Back then, when Araki had rejected his invitation and instead run off to Rukongai to sell ramen, he truly had been angry with Araki! But Genryūsai had not been angry because Araki rejected his invitation! Everyone had their own path to walk. Araki did not necessarily have to help him fulfill his ideals...
He had only hated that Araki refused to live up to his potential! He hated that Araki possessed such ability, yet would rather cower in a place like Rukongai, where trash gathered, and give up on himself! But after Araki defeated Unohana, his earlier days selling ramen in Rukongai District became, in Genryūsai's eyes, a period of concealing his brilliance and biding his time...
For a moment, the frustration that had accumulated in Genryūsai's chest over Araki's past actions for so many years completely vanished along with that great victory!
"Lord Genryūsai! Araki won! He really won!"
Just as Genryūsai gazed at the ruins before him, recalling every little moment he had shared with his disciple Araki over the years, and the corners of his lips lifted at the thought of Araki's performance today, an excited voice slowly rang out behind him.
"Chōjirō, is that you? You're here."
Genryūsai turned around and looked at the gray-haired young man standing behind him, whose emotions were unusually excited. The smile on his face immediately vanished, and he returned to his usual stern expression.
"Lord Genryūsai, Araki really defeated Captain Unohana. I knew he hadn't wasted these years. He is still your finest disciple, and now you can finally rest easy!"
The newcomer was naturally Chōjirō Sasakibe. Unable to suppress the joy in his heart, he looked at the Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni he revered and spoke at length, something he rarely did.
"Hmph! That brat merely won a battle he should have won in the first place! What is there to get so excited about? Do not mention this again. Return to the 1st Division Barracks with me at once."
Genryūsai snorted coldly at Chōjirō Sasakibe with a stern expression, radiating authority.
"Yes, Lord Genryūsai."
Hearing that, Chōjirō Sasakibe immediately lowered his head. Yet he knew in his heart that Genryūsai was in an exceptionally good mood today.
Meanwhile...
Gotei 13, 11th Division.
"As you can see, whether you are willing or not, from today onward, I am the new 'Kenpachi,' and also your new captain."
"I do not know what rules Unohana set while she was in office! But from today onward, all of you will follow my rules! And I only have three rules."
With a Zanpakuto at his waist and the unconscious Unohana slung over his shoulder, Araki stood in the 11th Division barracks and gave a simple introduction as he looked at the division members before him, whom he had slashed so badly that they were still wrapped in bandages.
"First rule: follow orders and obey commands!"
"Second rule: follow orders and obey commands!"
"Third rule: still follow orders and obey commands!"
"Now, without my permission, no one is allowed to disturb me in the Captain's Office! Train on your own until you are lying on the ground and cannot move."
After saying that, Araki did not wait to see whether the division members understood. He simply carried Unohana into the 11th Division's Captain's Office.
"Phew."
The moment he entered the Captain's Office, Araki set Unohana down from his shoulder and let out a long breath.
Too much had happened today. Even with a physique at LV10, allowing him to push his limits during the day and again at night, he still felt a trace of exhaustion.
Araki kneaded his aching temples. He did not know whether the 11th Division members had taken in what he had just said, nor did he know what impression he had left on them or whether it was profound enough!
Because he simply had no time to deal with the 11th Division's affairs right now. At the moment, he had only one thing to do, which was...
"System, open up!"
Araki sat in the office chair in the Captain's Office and silently opened the system in his mind.
Just as Araki opened the system in his mind to check his gains...
The members of the Gotei 13, 11th Division exploded into an uproar!
What kind of profound impression had Araki left on them? It was damn profound!
Who had ever seen a current captain carry the previous captain to the division to take office?
There had surely never been anyone like this before, and there would probably never be another afterward.
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