An appointment?
Weren't appointments always issued directly by Central 46? Since when had Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto been the one to issue them?
"Today, the Thirteenth Division will establish a Special Unit, and its captain will be..."
"Uchiha Hiko!!!"
Everyone present, aside from Shunsui Kyoraku and Isshin Kurosaki, who had already known, revealed shocked expressions.
Sosuke Aizen was no exception.
"Captain Yamamoto, has this been approved by Central 46?" Retsu Unohana asked with a frown.
"No!"
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's expression was somewhat grim. They would never establish another Special Unit solely for Uchiha Hiko, but Uchiha Hiko was of vital importance.
"Then how can a Special Unit be established?" Retsu Unohana asked again.
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto frowned and said in a deep voice, "I am determined to establish the Special Unit. I will handle Central 46."
"I called you here today to announce it."
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto gave no one else the chance to object, settling the matter with a single word.
"But..."
Retsu Unohana had just begun to speak when Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto interrupted her!
"Does anyone object?"
Retsu Unohana sat down without saying another word.
The captains of the various divisions looked at one another, unsure what to say.
Curiosity filled everyone's eyes as they stared fixedly at Uchiha Hiko.
They could not understand why Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto would go so far as to oppose all of Central 46 for one Uchiha Hiko.
And if they had guessed correctly, the Soul Society's emergency assembly in Karakura Town this time had also been for Uchiha Hiko.
Just what kind of ability did Uchiha Hiko possess that made Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto value him so highly?
"I approve." Sosuke Aizen suddenly spoke.
"I approve as well." Shunsui Kyoraku spoke too.
Toshiro Hitsugaya, captain of the Tenth Division, glanced at the two of