"Alright."
No one could refute what Captain Ailin had said.
But that still left the Gotei 13 short one captain candidate.
Under such circumstances, the captains turned their gazes toward Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
They believed that no matter the problem, Captain-Commander Yamamoto would solve it.
It was trust Captain-Commander Yamamoto had built over a thousand years.
Sure enough, he did not disappoint them.
"Very well, Ukitake. Go inform Vice-Captain Shiba and Third Seat Rukia. Have them prepare to undergo the captain's assessment."
"Once they pass the assessment, they will assume their posts immediately."
"Yes, Captain-Commander."
Jūshirō Ukitake gave Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto a slight bow, then left the Captain's Meeting chamber and headed for the First Division waiting room.
When he had come to attend the Captain's Meeting, Jūshirō Ukitake had already brought Kaien Shiba and Rukia with him.
Now, he only needed to notify them and have them prepare for the captain's assessment later.
"Everyone, Aizen Sosuke has defected from the Seireitei and entered Hueco Mundo."
"From what Aizen Sosuke said before leaving, we all know that Hueco Mundo under Aizen's command will engage us in a decisive battle."
"To better deal with Hueco Mundo's attacks, I intend to transfer a legion commander back from the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force to serve as a captain of the Gotei 13."
"Do any of you object?"
"Oh? A legion commander from the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force?"
Shunsui Kyōraku stroked his chin and nodded slightly.
"I support this proposal."
"In our battle against Aizen, aside from the three Shinigami captains—Aizen Sosuke, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen—the rest of our enemies will be Grand Hollows from Hueco Mundo."
"If we have a legion commander from the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force, we will gain a better understanding of the Grand Hollows in Hueco Mundo."
"That way,