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I originally thought this old man would put on a sour face and say, "I may have been wrong, but I did it for the greater good." Who would've thought he was actually reflecting on it?

"Regarding your assistance in exposing the truth in Soul Society and preventing even greater casualties..."

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto slowly walked toward Miss Yuko.

Although most of his injuries had already healed under Yuko's abnormal regenerative ability, the depletion of his spiritual pressure and stamina was very real. His steps were somewhat unsteady.

Leaning on his cane, he walked step by step until he stood before Yuko.

Yuko slightly furrowed her brows. Before she could say anything, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto deeply bowed to her.

Time seemed to freeze. Aside from Retsu Unohana, Shunsui Kyoraku, and the others who had expected this, quite a few of the remaining captains wore astonished expressions.

"I, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, apologize to you here."

"Not only for my personal misjudgment, but also on behalf of the Gotei 13, I thank you for what you have done." Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto lowered his head, his voice steady as it rang out. "If you had not stopped me at the cost of your life and exposed Aizen's conspiracy, Soul Society would likely have faced true destruction."

"Soul Society will remember this kindness forever."

Yuko calmly lowered her eyes to look at him, not moving an inch.

Seeing this, Yoruichi felt somewhat embarrassed and hurriedly nudged her twice with her elbow.

Yuko turned her head in confusion. "What is it?"

What is it?

Are you an idiot?!

Yoruichi awkwardly dug her toes into the ground.

Yuko said bluntly, "Can't I let him stay bent over for a while longer?"

Well, now Yoruichi didn't even need to dig her toes into the ground anymore. Her