Deduction

Captain-Commander's Office. Yamamoto sat behind his desk, calmly looking at Cang Nan and Senjumaru before him. "Has it been confirmed?"

"Yes." Cang Nan scratched his head somewhat awkwardly. "In the Soul Society, you're my only elder, so we wanted to tell you first."

Yamamoto nodded gently and glanced toward Senjumaru. His usually cold gaze softened with warmth. "This is a joyous occasion. I should offer you my congratulations."

Senjumaru had never been so bashful in Yamamoto's presence. Her face flushed crimson, and she could not help lowering her head.

Yamamoto looked...