Third Division barracks.
In the Soul Society after the great battle between Aizen and Head Captain Yamamoto, nearly every division was running nonstop, handling and supporting the various affairs within the Seireitei.
Just the sheer scale of destruction across the Seireitei and Rukongai alone was already more than some divisions could bear.
But for the Third Division, today was also a day for extra tension.
Because today was the day the new Third Division captain officially assumed his post.
No matter how busy things were, the seated officers and rank-and-file members all made time to gather together in the Third Division barracks.
Preparing to welcome the new captain.
"I wonder what the new captain is like."
"I heard he's not even a hundred years old."
"He's the youngest captain in the history of the Soul Society."
"His strength is top-notch too. I heard he was able to fight against Aizen... ahem, the traitor Aizen."
"I just wonder what his personality is like."
"Whether he's easy to get along with."
"A genius like that is probably pretty arrogant, right..."
"Enough!"
A Grim Reaper who looked older and somewhat imposing spoke up.
"No matter what, he's a Captain-level figure."
"Who are you to gossip about him?!"
"Wait quietly."
At those words, the chatter naturally died down.
The hierarchy in the Soul Society was still extremely strict.
The gap in status between ordinary Shinigami and seated officers was already very clear, let alone compared to a Captain-level figure.
After a little more time passed, even past the appointed time for the inauguration, the Shinigami of the Third Division finally saw a tall, lean figure.
He looked young, but his build was very tall, with sharp, angular features that were cold and hard, giving off the air of a powerhouse and a man of