Exquisite Beyond Words

"Captain-General."

In the dead silence, Ross exchanged a glance with Byakuya Kuchiki.

Then, without hesitation, he took two steps forward and stood directly before Captain-General Yamamoto.

He made no attempt to hide his dominance, staring straight into those aged eyes.

"If this is the decision of those muddleheaded fools in Central 46 Chambers, then forgive me, but I cannot accept it."

Ross did not need to think to know that Aizen was stirring things up behind the scenes.

This little stunt of carrying out an execution ahead of schedule was vicious, yet perfectly in line with the usual conduct of those nobles in Central 46 Chambers.

When they held the advantage, they boiled the frog slowly. When they were at a disadvantage, they jumped the wall in desperation.

If Captain-General Yamamoto insisted on safeguarding the authority of Central 46 Chambers, he would essentially be placing himself directly against Ross and every other Captain.

Given yesterday's confrontation, along with Yamamoto's unyielding temper, this was practically putting him over a fire.

Compromise, and his authority would be swept away.

Refuse to compromise, and everyone would turn their backs on him.

"This matter..."

Captain-General Yamamoto lowered his brows, the knuckles of the hand gripping his cane turning white.

At that moment, he was like a volcano on the verge of eruption, drawing everyone's fearful attention.

Most of the Captains present guessed that the old man was about to forcefully push back and suppress all opposing opinions.

But in truth, after his private talk with Shunsui Kyoraku yesterday, Yamamoto had no intention of meeting force with force this time.

Since Ross was so ambitious about stepping into the spotlight, and since he claimed he could solve everything, then let this young man draw all the fire.

If Ross could truly break this seemingly hopeless