A Sudden Danger

Before long, as Aizen Sōsuke and Chiba Makoto conversed, they unknowingly arrived at the Fifth Division Barracks.

Compared to the Fifth Division during Aizen Sōsuke's previous tenure, the Fifth Division before them could undoubtedly be described as rather chaotic.

After all, Hina Mori Momo might have been quite capable when it came to handling documents, and she could faithfully and diligently carry out her superiors' orders.

However, her overly weak and emotional nature, coupled with strength that was not particularly outstanding even among Vice-Captains, made it difficult for her to fully keep the seated officers and ordinary members below her in line.

Chaos... was born from this.

"My apologies for the sight."

Chiba Makoto and Aizen Sōsuke spoke at the exact same time.

For a moment, Chiba Makoto and Aizen Sōsuke met each other's eyes and laughed, each understanding what the other meant.

As Chiba Makoto appeared, the originally chaotic Fifth Division fell silent almost instantly, then hurriedly restored order.

After all, Chiba Makoto's prestige throughout the Seireitei now surpassed even Unohana Retsu's, and was enough to rival Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni at the height of his power.

That colossal Wood Buddha, seemingly capable of suppressing the Seireitei with a single palm strike, was enough to become an eternally lofty figure in the hearts of every Soul Reaper who had witnessed it.

Then, Chiba Makoto looked at the Fifth Division Soul Reapers, who had naturally and swiftly assembled, gestured toward Aizen Sōsuke, and said,

"Allow me to introduce everyone. This is the Fifth Division's new captain, Amagai Shūsuke."

"Good afternoon, everyone."

Before everyone's eyes, Amagai Shūsuke wore a simple, gentle smile that seemed somewhat at a loss as he greeted the many Soul Reapers.

"I am Amagai Shūsuke. I have only just arrived, so I hope you will guide me."

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