Innocently Adorable

"The newly established Zero Division will still fall under the jurisdiction of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, and nominally, we will also be subordinates of Captain-General Ross. However, for the sake of convenience, we need autonomy just like the other divisions."

Kirinji continued with a smile:

"As for our base, we do not wish to undertake any major construction. I hear the First Division barracks are quite spacious, so we will temporarily stay there. We can also help handle some routine affairs. I assume that will not be a problem?"

As he spoke, he deliberately turned his gaze toward Chōjirō Sasakibe among the crowd.

Having followed Yamamoto Genryūsai for thousands of years, Sasakibe was the most stubborn conservative in the entire Thirteen Court Guard Squads, and also the first person Kirinji intended to win over.

As long as he could tear open a gap in the First Division, which symbolized orthodoxy, Ross's seemingly impregnable rule would sooner or later reveal its cracks.

Chōjirō Sasakibe, who had been singled out in public, froze slightly.

He did not have much desire for power. The only obsession in his heart was protecting the legacy of the First Division left behind by Captain-General Yamamoto.

Although his harsh and rigid management style had long made his subordinates complain bitterly, that did not stop him from feeling close to this orthodox force.

"As long as it does not interfere with the First Division's normal operations or violate the rules left behind by Captain-General Yamamoto." Chōjirō Sasakibe replied expressionlessly, "I personally have no objections."

"Haha, that is truly wonderful!"

Kirinji snapped his fingers and turned his gaze back to Ross.

"Captain-General Ross, what do you think about this...?"

Ross watched everything quietly, a faint trace of imperceptible mockery flashing through his eyes.

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