The day for unified distribution is set on the third day after the graduation ceremony.
The destinations of all graduates were announced on that day, and the list was posted on the bulletin board in the Shin'ō Academy main building hall. The Seated Officers sent by each division and the excited graduates crowded the hall to the brim. The noise, cheers and farewells were intertwined, making it as lively as a Rukongai market.
But Suzuko, Kyōraku, and Ukitake don't need to squeeze into the narrow bulletin board. They don't need to wait for others to read their names, and they don't need to be led away by the unfamiliar Seated Officer. Their destinations have already been settled in the depths of Seireitei the moment they write and sign.
Suzuko and Ukitake made an appointment to go to Thirteenth Division's residence together.
When they stood in front of the Thirteenth Division gate, the morning light was penetrating the mist and shining on the Snowdrop-shaped team emblem. The air here was much quieter than outside. Occasionally, Squad Member walked by quickly holding official documents. The accommodation had been arranged in advance, and Lieutenant personally greeted them from the door.
Lieutenant stopped for a moment when he saw the two people standing side by side. His eyes stayed for a moment on Suzuko's neatly styled hair and Ukitake's conspicuous white hair. Then he nodded with a gentle expression. "Captain Shuichi is waiting for you in the lounge. Come with me."
After passing through the cobbled courtyard and bypassing the sparkling pond with koi carps, Lieutenant opened the sliding door of the lounge.
Shuichi is sitting in front of the case, with several personnel documents that have just been delivered in front of him.
On the wooden knife rest behind him, there are two weapons placed side by side. One is his Zanpakutō Higan Ten, and the other is a long, slightly heavy thing, tightly wrapped in gorgeous cloth, and even the tassels are carefully tied.
That's Excalibur·Eight-Mirror Sword
After "Senior Brother Shuichi" entered the lounge, Jūshirō Ukitake bowed and saluted politely. Although he called Shuichi his senior brother in private, from the moment he entered the team building, he consciously put on the awe that a subordinate should have when facing his superiors.
But Suzuko standing next to him obviously didn't have so many worries.
"Brother! I'm here to report!"
Suzuko walked forward quickly, with bright eyes and uncontrollable excitement and pride on his face.
Shuichi looked at her, his originally serious eyes completely softened, and even the corners of his lips unconsciously evoked a touch of unreserved joy that belonged to an elder brother.
"Spiritual Might twelfth grade, Kidō all excellent, very good results, Suzuko."
Shuichi nodded slightly, then turned to look at Ukitake: "Sir 14th grade, eighth grade Spiritual Might, it seems that the teacher's special training for you all these years has not been in vain."
"It's all thanks to Commander-in-Chief and senior brother's teachings." Ukitake scratched his white hair shyly.
Shuichi picked up an official document from the desk with a red First Division seal and Thirteenth Division Snowdrop team emblem, turned it gently between his fingers, and then handed it to the two of them.
"Suzuko, Ukitake, if we want to reminisce about the past, we will have plenty of time in the future to say that since we have become Soul Reaper, from today on, you are the official Squad Member of Thirteenth Division." Shuichi's expression became serious, and the captain's majesty spread out invisibly.
"This is your first mission."
The two of them looked stern, and Ukitake immediately stepped forward and solemnly took the official document.
The title of the official document is very short: [World of the Living Garrison Soul Reaper Replacement Application--Kagamino City]
"World of the Living Kagamino City's garrison Soul Reaper has applied for a three-month emergency leave from the squad due to family matters. Someone needs to fill the vacancy there."
Shuichi looked at them. "You two, go and take over for three months."
"Kagamino City?" Ukitake looked at the data on the file, and the textbook knowledge about World of the Living's geography immediately came to mind.
Kagamino City The fluctuations of Reishi here are extremely stable, and the concentration of Reishi is also at a normal level. This means that there are very few strong ghosts in this area, and there are usually only some scattered and weak miscellaneous fish ghosts.
Shuichi looked at Ukitake's twinkling eyes and knew that he had seen through his intentions, so he nodded and said, "Yes, Kagamino City is safe, but safety does not mean there is no danger."
Shuichi stood up and walked in front of the two of them. His eyes fell on Suzuko's somewhat excited face. "Suzuko, in the Spiritual Arts Academy's graduation test, you are facing the students Seated Officer weakens and imprisons the Hollows, but in World of the Living, even the weakest Hollow will choose to hide, sneak attack, or even set traps in order to survive. They are real beasts that will use all despicable means."
He turned his head, held Ukitake's shoulders, and said earnestly, "Journey Shiro, your tactical vision and field control ability are the best in this session. Go to World of the Living and watch Suzuko."
"Yes, senior brother Shuichi"
Ukitake looked solemn, pressed his left hand on the handle of Zanpakutō, and gave the firmest promise, "I will definitely protect Suzuko and successfully complete the garrison mission."
"Brother, I will also perform well! My Byakurai and Shakkahō are so awesome that even my teachers have praised me!" Suzuko puffed his lips in dissatisfaction, but bowed his head seriously and responded.
"Also, remember something," Shuichi reminded again, with a hint of Soul Reaper's most original solemnity in his tone.
"In World of the Living, cleaning up the void and fighting have never been your main tasks. Soul Burial Those wandering souls who are lost in World of the Living, it is your duty to guide them back to Soul Society. Do you understand?"
"I understand, brother." Suzuko looked at Shuichi's serious eyes and breathed out softly. There was less coquettishness in his voice and more consciousness belonging to Soul Reaper.
"I understand, Captain" Ukitake put away the document and bowed deeply.
Shuichi looked at the two teenagers in front of him and looked at their brand new black uniforms. Once upon a time, he had stood like this in front of teacher Yamamoto and took over the captain's duties.
"Go and prepare. Be more careful after passing through Senkaimon."
"Yes!"
The two figures exited the lounge side by side, and as the sliding door closed gently, silence returned to the room.