Saitō's Resignation Letter / The Trial to Become a Captain ...

Shunshun Shidō took the gun and fired a shot at a distant rock, but nothing happened.

"Out of bullets! This gun can only fire one bullet at a time, and it needs to be reloaded after each shot. However, it can barely make up for the shortcomings of those Grim Reapers who cannot instantly cast Kidō," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Shunshun Shidō's eyes widened in disbelief. This thing is awesome!

The Kidō I just fired was White Lightning No. 4. If I had directly loaded the Goryū Tenmetsu into the gun, I might have been able to clash with the Captain Commander.

"Where are the bullets?" Shunshun Shidō asked anxiously.

Yamabuki Chidori spread her hands. "Didn't we already attack them just now?"

"... Does this gun not have spare bullets?" Shunshun Shidō's face twitched.

"Yes! After all, what's precious is what's unique. The only one of its kind in the world, the Kidō Bullet, has already been fired. Isn't that precious?" Yamabuki Chidori made a helpless expression.

Shunshun Shidō that if he weren't unable to defeat him, he would have strangled him to death!

Chapter 51: Saito's Resignation Letter

After half a month of research, Yamabuki Chidori did indeed develop the Kidō Bullet, but it was impossible to popularize it.

First, to make this kind of bullet, you need a group of experts who specialize in the art of Kidō.

Then, they condense Reishi and inscribe unique incantations on the bullets. Even the current experts of the Kidō Corps can only produce one bullet per day at most; that's already the limit.

The Kidō Corps has two hundred members. Even if they don't eat, drink, sleep, or rest, they can only produce a few thousand bullets a month, and those are all low-level Kidō. The Kidō that can be engraved on bullets are all below number sixty.

At a higher level... it's not that the bullets are inadequate, it's that these Kidō Corps aren't skilled enough to control such a massive amount of spiritual power for an extended period.

For ordinary Kidō Corps, being able to unleash Kidō of level 60 is already quite remarkable. Most Lieutenant are at this level, and the vast majority of Captain cannot unleash Kidō of level 90 or higher.

In the main story, there are only three Captain can unleash Kidō at level 90 or higher.

Captain Commander Yamamoto sacrificed one of his arms in a swift, One Blade Incineration.

Aizen instantly casts Black Coffin and Goryū Tenmetsu.

Kisuke Urahara unleashed the 91st Hadō Senju Kōten Taihō under the incantation.

This shows that even Captain-level powerhouse would find it difficult to unleash a level 90 or higher Hadō, let alone an ordinary member.

Furthermore, most members of the Kidō Corps have their own jobs, and less than a quarter of them can spare the time to manufacture Kidō Bullet, not to mention their holidays and leave...

In reality, the Kidō Bullet that can be manufactured in a month is probably less than a thousand.

Even so, the distribution process must be extremely rigorous, and every bullet must be recorded.

Shunshun Shidō was speechless. Oh well, she'd known this jerk for a long time, so she might as well treat him like a toy for a kid!

The full moon celebration lasted until evening before the guests gradually left. Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana helped see all the guests off, and finally, they could rest a bit.

"I'm clearly a guest, why should I help you see your guest off?" Yamabuki Chidori complained.

"That's what happens when we're good friends." Shunshun Shidō gave a thumbs-up and flashed a very hearty smile.

Yamabuki Chidori glanced around and found Saitō Fubōfu sitting in the corner, head down, seemingly lost in thought.

This girl has been preoccupied from the very beginning, and Yamabuki Chidori has no idea what trouble she's encountered.

Unohana gently patted Yamabuki Chidori on the shoulder, signaling him to go check on Saito.

Yamabuki Chidori walked over to Saitō Fubōfu and pinched her cheek. "Why are you unhappy? This isn't like you."

Saitō Fubōfu didn't react at all when her face was pinched. Normally, Saito would have pounced on her like a tigress, but now she didn't react. This made Yamabuki Chidori nervous, and she hurriedly reached out to touch Saitō Fubōfu's forehead.

"Do you have an incurable disease? Or did you get dumped by a guy? These are minor issues. There's no disease in this world that I can't cure. Besides, there are plenty of fish in the sea. It's just a guy, right? I'll introduce you to a few handsome men!" Yamabuki Chidori looked nervous.

"Get out! Get out! Get out! Which eye of yours saw that I have an incurable disease? Which eye of yours saw that I was dumped?" Saito immediately regained his usual energetic demeanor.

"Then why have you been so listless? Tell me about it," Yamabuki Chidori asked with a smile.

Saitō Fubōfu, remained silent for a moment, then suddenly puffed out his cheeks and said, "I don't know how to start, I'm a little embarrassed."

"Hmm? Could it be that you have a crush on someone? Or is the person you're crushing on not even human, but... a ghost? You're finally going to develop a legendary illicit affair!" Yamabuki Chidori was so excited.

Saitō Fubōfu, slammed Yamabuki Chidori's head to the ground. "Can't you be serious for once?"

"Then tell me, what happened? We've worked together for so many years, we're practically siblings, so if you just ask, I'll definitely help you," Yamabuki Chidori said, patting her chest.

Saitō Fubōfu, suddenly perked up. "You said it yourself, you'll definitely help me as long as I ask, no backing out?"

"It depends on the situation!" Yamabuki Chidori said with a smile.

"Tch." Saitō Fubōfu help but roll his eyes, then his expression gradually became serious. "But I'm afraid only you can help with this."

"You say it," said Yamabuki Chidori.

"I want to resign," Saitō Fubōfu said earnestly.

"Wu..." Yamabuki Chidori looked at Saitō Fubōfu with a strange gaze; this answer was unexpected.

"Has something happened?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

According to a certain entrepreneur from a past life, there are only two reasons why an employee might resign: either they feel wronged or they are not paid enough.

However, those people's thinking cannot be applied to Death.

"No, I'm just a little tired of my current life and want to live a more relaxed life." Saitō Fubōfu's expression was somewhat gloomy.

"And then what? If you want to survive, you have to eat. Of course, if you choose to become a bandit and rob people, then never mind!" Yamabuki Chidori said.

Saitō Fubōfu, avoided the topic. "You saw that young man following behind me today, didn't you? What do you think of him? Is he suitable to be the Captain the Sixth Division?"

She was referring to the Kuchiki Ginrei.

The head of the Kuchiki Clan, the most prestigious of the Five Noble Clans.

"In terms of strength and seniority, you should be qualified, but I doubt the members of the Sixth Division would recognize any Captain other than you!" Yamabuki Chidori said.

"I'm also frustrated about this," Saito said, distressed.

Yamabuki Chidori finally sighed helplessly.

On the day Shijima Chiru left, he realized that his friends and companions would eventually part ways one by one.

Even the most united group is ultimately formed by individuals.

The will of the collective cannot represent the will of the individual.

Some people enjoy vying for power and profit, while others prefer poetry and distant places.

Some people dream of being incredibly wealthy, while others prefer lush mountains and clear waters.

Everyone has their own aspirations; you can't force others to share the same ambitions as you.

"Okay, I'll talk to the Captain Commander about this when I go to work tomorrow. You should think about how to explain it to your team members! As for me... don't worry, I won't force you to stay here or do anything else. It's your choice, and I respect it." Yamabuki Chidori asked, "By the way, where do you plan to go after you resign?"

Chapter 52: The Test of Becoming Captain

In Soul Society, money isn't particularly important; as long as you have the strength, you can get money anywhere.

However, if Saitō Fubōfu, dares to say that she will go on a robbery after resigning, Yamabuki Chidori will knock her unconscious and imprison her in the basement.

I can't afford to lose face like that.

"I can tell from your expression what you're thinking about that's very rude. You don't think I'm going to rob people after I resign, do you? Don't worry, I still have some self-respect. Have you forgotten? I'm the manager of a clothing store under your name. I don't earn a lot, but it's two or three times more than the Captain's salary. I can live comfortably." Saitō Fubōfu said.

Yamabuki Chidori slapped her forehead; if she hadn't been told, she would have completely forgotten about it.

This happened decades ago. Back then, Yamabuki Chidori had more and more businesses under her name, so she couldn't keep them all to herself. She promoted Saitō Fubōfu, who was the shop's mascot, to be the manager of a clothing store. This happened a long time ago.

"That doesn't seem to be a problem! By the way, can a store manager's salary be that high?" Although Yamabuki Chidori doesn't receive a salary every month, he is never short of money. Even if he squanders all the money he owns, it would take hundreds of years to spend it all.

"You're fine with it, but I'm more worried about the Captain Commander- Captain Commander. Will he veto my proposal?" Saitō Fubōfu said with some concern.

Yamabuki Chidori could actually understand the feelings of these Captain who resigned. Shinigami have very long lifespans; the Captain Commander, for example, has lived for two or three thousand years and is still in his prime.

Based on this comparison, I could live for at least three or four thousand years.

No matter what kind of life you lead, living the same way for hundreds of years will eventually become boring.

"Don't worry, I'll always be on your side. What I'm more worried about now is whether the Kuchiki Ginrei you recommended can take on the job of Captain of the Sixth Division," Yamabuki Chidori said.

Becoming Captain isn't something you can just decide to do. Captain is the soul and core of a team!

From a broader perspective, it's only a matter of time before Kuchiki Ginrei becomes the Captain of the Sixth Division. Yamabuki Chidori's concern is that he's too young; will he be able to handle the job so early?

"Anyway, I'm quite relieved! I feel you should be too," Saitō Fubōfu said.

Yamabuki Chidori couldn't help but glare at her. "Of course you're at ease. You'll be free once you push him to the position of the Sixth Division Captain. You'd want to tie even a dog to the position of the Sixth Division Captain, let alone the head of the Kuchiki Clan!"

"Don't worry, I'll find a way to persuade the Captain Commander and then put Kuchiki Ginrei through an assessment. If he fails the assessment, I'll nail you to the position of Captain of the Sixth Division until you find another job!" Yamabuki Chidori said with a headache.

This is just the beginning; the Captain resigning will only increase in the future.

Judging from the lineup a thousand years from now, only Unohana and the Captain Commander will remain in the future Gotei 13.

Although Yamabuki Chidori knew that the replacement of the old with the new was an unavoidable thing, she still felt a headache when the time came.

He's like a company president who watches helplessly as his best employees resign, with nothing he can do but lead a group of seemingly unreliable employees to keep going.

Actually, he would like to quit his job if possible, since he's not short of money and has the skills to support himself.

At first, he comforted himself by hoping that the system would be activated a thousand years later, but he gradually realized that this was just an excuse to deceive himself.

Humans are emotional beings.

He personally built the Gotei 13 from scratch, recruited each Captain one by one, and approved the joining of every member. The establishment of the Kidō Corps, the transformation of the Fourth Division, the replacement of the Central 46, and the Wandenreich War...

His presence was indispensable at every step.

Rather than using the unlocking system as an excuse, it's more accurate to say he was reluctant to let go and wanted to see how far the Gotei 13 could go under his command.

Before dawn the next day, Yamabuki Chidori arrived at the First Division and told the Captain Commander about the matter.

After hearing about this, the Captain Commander sighed deeply.

Saitō Fubōfu, is leaving, and none of them are willing to let him go. But as the saying goes, "the sky will rain and a mother will remarry," and when something like this happens, none of them can stop it.

"You agree?" The Captain Commander looked at Yamabuki Chidori.

"What can we do if she disagrees? Can I the Chain her up here? Since she's already made her request, it means we can't keep her. We might as well let her go," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Captain Commander Yamamoto remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed helplessly and agreed with Yamabuki Chidori's opinion.

"It's fine if she leaves, but what about the position of Captain of the Sixth Division? Can that kid named Kuchiki Ginrei really shoulder the heavy responsibility of Captain the Sixth Division?" Captain Commander Yamamoto asked with a doubtful expression.

The Captain of the Original Gotei 13 all fought their way through blood and fire. When facing Yhwach, none of them retreated even half a step, and several Captain were seriously injured.

That is precisely why Captain Commander Yamamoto could not refuse when these Captain requested to resign.

"He must pass the test. Even if he is the head of the Kuchiki Clan, the head of the Five Noble Clans, he still has to pass the test if he wants to serve as the Captain of the Gotei 13. But... how should the test be conducted?" Yamabuki Chidori hesitated at this point and looked up at the Captain Commander.

"Why are you looking at me like that! You're the one who usually makes these decisions." The Captain Commander simply passed the matter on to Yamabuki Chidori. It had become a conditioned reflex; whenever there was a difficult problem, he would just pass it on to Yamabuki Chidori.

He has been doing this for over a hundred years.

Yamabuki Chidori couldn't find any good projects for the time being.

Suddenly, he remembered a document he had looked up earlier: Menos Grande had recently appeared in the North District Liufeng Street, estimated to be of Adjuchas level. Adjuchas- level Hollow Menos Grande than Lieutenant and could barely reach the level of Captain. If he could kill Adjuchas, it would prove that this person possessed Captain-level strength in terms of combat power.

"How about we send him to defeat Adjuchas in Rukongai?" Yamabuki Chidori suggested.

The strength of the Gotei 13 is not static; the strength of each Captain fluctuates depending on the era.

After all, not every era produces a wealth of talented individuals.

Being able to slay an Adjuchas is enough to prove the power of a Grim Reaper.

"I think it's fine! Let's do it your way." The Captain Commander nodded.

Chapter 53: As people grow old, their hearts soften.

The meeting was about to begin.

By this time, most people already knew that Saitō Fubōfu had resigned from his position Captain, and there was much discussion about it.

"Silence!" The Captain Commander slammed his sword sheath on the ground, then said coldly, "You all probably already know what happened. Sixth Division Captain Saitō Fubōfu has resigned from her position. Based on her personal recommendation, Kuchiki Ginrei will assume the Captain Sixth Division Sixth Division Captain."

Saitō Fubōfu and Kuchiki Ginrei walked over at the same time.