Makoto's Flaw

In a flash, Yoruichi Shihoin appeared inside the room and said,

"Absolutely not, Makoto. The Eighth Division can only function normally with Nanao-chan assisting it. Without Nanao-chan, my familiarity with the Eighth Division alone simply won't be enough."

Ise Nanao's face, meanwhile, flushed crimson.

After all, she had been caught red-handed by the current Captain of the Eighth Division while trying to leave the Eighth Division. Thin-skinned as she was, Ise Nanao could not help feeling intensely embarrassed.

However, Chiba Makoto, who knew Yoruichi Shihoin's abilities quite well, naturally understood that she simply wanted to slack off and be a hands-off manager.

A perfect Vice-Captain like Ise Nanao was undoubtedly a captain's blessing.

"With Captain Shihoin's strength, how could a mere Eighth Division possibly be beyond your grasp?" Chiba Makoto said.

"No, absolutely not!"

Yet Yoruichi Shihoin's attitude on this matter was unusually firm.

Without Ise Nanao there to handle division affairs perfectly, how could she possibly have enough time to play?

Then, Yoruichi Shihoin practically turned the tables, directly shoving Chiba Makoto out and refusing to give him another chance to speak.

Bang!

As Yoruichi Shihoin heavily shut the courtyard gate behind him, Chiba Makoto's face showed a trace of helplessness as he sighed.

"That lazy cat Yoruichi really is too much."

Then, an unhurried, gentle voice sounded at Chiba Makoto's side.

"But that is fine too, Makoto. With Captain Shihoin's abilities, there is no need to worry about any accidents as long as Ise Nanao remains under her watch."

The next moment, Aizen Sōsuke's figure appeared in Chiba Makoto's eyes amid the air that looked empty to all other Soul Reapers.

Faced with the invisible threat of the "Divine Sword: Mirror of the Eight Realms," Chiba Makoto naturally would not risk coming alone.

Aside from Yoruichi Shihoin and