Chapter 80: Anomaly in the Dangai!
"Cough, cough!" Ronglin had no choice but to cough forcefully twice, expressing his current embarrassment. "Have you Captains forgotten that I don't even count as an official Shinigami yet? At most, I'm just a reserve member temporarily acting as Vice-Captain. I don't even have an official designation!"
As soon as Ronglin said that, everyone immediately understood. Even if they wanted to promote Ronglin, how long had it been since he left Shino Academy? In three days, he had gone from a reserve member to acting Vice-Captain, then directly led a team in the World of the Living for a hundred days. Although he had completed the mission brilliantly, Ronglin had never officially become a full member.
If they returned to the Soul Society and directly submitted an application for him to become a Captain, the speed of that promotion would be far too astonishing.
"That isn't a problem." Unohana Yachiru spoke after a moment of thought. "When the Thirteen Court Guard Squads were first established, none of the Captains rose through seniority. They all carved out a bloody path with their own strength and the Zanpakuto in their hands. Now, you possess such high talent and are willing to serve the Seireitei wholeheartedly. There's no reason the Thirteen Court Guard Squads shouldn't accept someone as talented as you."
Ronglin felt utterly resentful. He only wanted to enter the Thirteen Court Guard Squads quietly. What exactly was Unohana Yachiru up to? She kept trying to push him out into the spotlight. Ronglin even muttered inwardly, Did you hold a grudge ever since I touched your chest that time?
The several Captains beside them nodded silently. "That's right. Vice-Captain Ronglin has strength, broad-mindedness, and a sense of responsibility. He was even willing to stay behind alone