A trace of surprise flashed across Yamamoto Genryusai's aged yet imposing face, but he soon lowered his eyelids slightly and replied in a deep voice:
"Since Captain Aizen has volunteered, you will be responsible for guarding the Chamber of Penance."
"As for the Fifth Division's jurisdiction..."
The smile on Aizen's face remained unchanged as he continued, "I trust Hinamori. She is quite strong as well."
Ever since Momo Hinamori had joined the Fifth Division, she had been deeply trusted by him. Matters great and small were entrusted to her without hesitation.
Even during his free time, Aizen would personally teach Momo Hinamori Kido and guide her training.
The inexperienced girl had been drawn in step by step by Aizen's gentleness and magnanimity, gradually embarking upon a path of no return.
Yamamoto Genryusai nodded, having no objections to the arrangement.
According to the intelligence Gin Ichimaru had brought back, aside from the three members of the Shiba Family, the invading Ryoka were powerful, but their destination remained Isshin Shiba, who was imprisoned in the Chamber of Penance.
The Fifth Division's territory was not on their necessary route.
Therefore, a Lieutenant standing guard was more than sufficient.
"Let us end the captain's meeting here for now."
Yamamoto Genryusai said gravely, "The restrictions on release have been lifted. If necessary, you may release your Zanpakuto."
"Everyone, do not let your guard down!"
With that, the old man rose from his seat and strode heavily toward the exit of the meeting room.
Yet before he had taken three steps, a burly white figure flashed away with Shunpo, rushing out of the captain's meeting room ahead of everyone else.
A beastlike growl echoed down the corridor. "Yachiru!"
A pink figure leaped down from the roof, landing precisely on Kenpachi Zaraki's back.
"Have you found the