Hearing Yoruichi's firm refusal, Natsuki felt a little disappointed.
But his disappointment soon faded.
Inviting Urahara Kisuke to transfer to the 11th Division and become its vice-captain had only been a spur-of-the-moment idea.
Even if Yoruichi agreed, Urahara Kisuke probably wouldn't.
Sure enough, after Yoruichi refused Natsuki's request, she asked Urahara Kisuke himself for his opinion, out of respect for the person involved. He turned it down outright, saying he had no intention of joining the 11th Division.
"Come to think of it, if you really want someone suitable for the vice-captain position, why not train one yourself?"
Yoruichi offered Natsuki a sensible suggestion.
"You mean pick someone from the 11th Division and train them?" Natsuki asked her.
"Not necessarily someone from the 11th Division. You could also consider the students about to graduate from Shino Academy," Yoruichi said softly. "Soul Reapers live a long time, but the ranks turn over quickly. Talented students emerge from Shino Academy every year and go on to join the Gotei 13. The various Divisions have their eyes on these students before they even graduate, and invite them to join as soon as they do."
"I don't know how the 11th Division has recruited people in the past, but if there's no suitable candidate in your Division, you could widen your search. Shino Academy and capable Seated Officers in the other Divisions are all potential candidates."
Then Yoruichi warned Natsuki, "So don't try to poach Kisuke!"
Whether it was Yoruichi's refusal or Urahara Kisuke's own stated preference, Natsuki had no intention of trying to poach him.
Still, Yoruichi's suggestion had given him a new idea.
Since there was no suitable candidate for vice-captain in the Division right now, he could certainly look to the Seated Officers in the other Divisions. Not everyone was as