"If it's Captain Ailin, then I agree as well."
Following Captain Aikawa Love of the Seventh Division, Captain Hirako Shinji of the Fifth Division also cast his vote.
"Regarding the proposal to appoint the criminal Ailin as the ninth Kenpachi, three captains have now approved it: the Captain of the Fourth Division, the Captain of the Seventh Division, and the Captain of the Fifth Division."
"Does anyone else wish to nominate the criminal Ailin?"
Captain-Commander Yamamoto swept his gaze over the captains standing before him and spoke.
If Ailin were currently in Soul Society, then with the recommendations of these three captains, plus Yamamoto's own approval, he would fulfill the first requirement for becoming a captain.
After all, Ailin had once served as Captain of the Sixth Division. His Captain-level strength and his Zanpakuto's Bankai had both been tested and proven.
However, Ailin was not currently in Soul Society, so neither the first nor third condition could be met.
To promote Ailin to Captain of the Eleventh Division, he still needed recommendations from three more captains and approval from six captains.
"Hoho, if it's little brother Ailin, I can cast a vote too."
Captain Kiryuo Hikifune of the Twelfth Division said brightly.
In Kiryuo Hikifune's view, Ailin was indeed a rare talent. Perhaps, like Kuryushiki Kenpachi, he might receive an invitation from the Royal Guard.
Kiryuo Hikifune had absolute confidence that she herself would be promoted to the Royal Guard.
If she had a familiar colleague there as well, then perhaps it would not be so lonely up there.
"Four."
Captain-Commander Yamamoto coldly counted the vote.
"All right, Captain Ailin is indeed more suited to become Captain of the Eleventh Division than Vice-Captain Gōsuke. I'll cast my vote for Captain Ailin as well."
It had clearly been Shunsui Kyōraku who