But today, Ailin would become the first captain to be "dismissed from office."
In a sense, this would also nail Ailin to the pillar of shame for captains.
With strength as great as Ailin's, would he willingly accept having his identity and status stripped away?
At that thought, several captains had already placed their hands on the Zanpakuto at their waists.
The moment Ailin resisted, they would release their Zanpakuto at once.
Otherwise, judging by the spiritual pressure they had sensed from Captain Ailin over this period, there were probably only a few captains present who could fight him.
Yet, contrary to their expectations, Ailin did not refuse Captain-Commander Yamamoto's judgment.
"Captain-Commander, accepting punishment for violating the ban is only proper."
"Besides, you already gave me three months to correct my mistake."
"I fully accept the punishment you have given me."
Well, upon hearing Ailin say that, everyone understood that this had been a performance.
A performance that had been staged since three months ago.
They simply did not know what roles Ginrei Kuchiki, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, and Ailin had played in it.
The only person present who might have known why Ailin had done this was probably Yoruichi.
"This guy is pretty responsible, after all."
This Captain's Meeting swiftly came to an end after Ailin acknowledged Captain-Commander Yamamoto's judgment.
Next, under the witness of all the captains, Ailin removed his Captain's Haori, while Ginrei Kuchiki once again took up the position of Captain of the Sixth Division.
"Father, Byakuya, take care of yourselves."
At the entrance of the Kuchiki Clan estate, Haruko Kuchiki hugged Ginrei Kuchiki and Byakuya Kuchiki in turn, wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, and returned to Ailin's side.
"Byakuya, remember this. If the Kuchiki Clan or the Sixth Division encounters anything