Captain Selection Tournament / Fortune Favors the Bold

The little boy took a sip of rice porridge and let out a long, comfortable sigh!

"I want you to kill someone for me," the little boy said.

Kamishirokawa slowly took out a salted egg from the kitchen. He dug and dug into the salted egg, eating it for a full ten days.

"That man was a grim reaper, he... he killed my mother." The little boy's face showed a sad and desolate expression.

"Why?" Kamishirokawa asked.

"I also want to know why. He could have easily saved my mother, but instead he chose to stab both of them with a knife... Anyway, how much money do you want from me? I can give you all the money I have. If you don't have enough, you can sell me; you'll get some money that way," the little boy said.

Kamishirokawa took a sip of rice porridge, looked at the wind and snow outside, and suddenly said, "Explain it in detail."

The little boy recounted everything that had happened to him in detail, and he also wrote down all the conversations with the Grim Reapers.

From the little boy's account Kamishirokawa roughly understood the truth of the matter.

For the sake of merit, a Shinigami killed both the hostage and the Hollow, and letting the Hollow go was originally the Shinigami's mistake.

"Name, location," Kamishirokawa asked.

"His name seems to be... Maru. He seems to be a member of the 11th Division. That's all I know," the little boy said. Then, he took out a money pouch from his side, the very money that the 11th Division's Seated Officer had given him.

Kamishirokawa stuffed his entire hand into the money bag, then took out the smallest coin inside and flicked it gently into the air with his fingertip.

The coin spun rapidly in mid-air before finally landing in his palm.

"This kind of person is probably only worth this much. I'll take the job," said Kamishirokawa.

The little boy's eyes showed surprise.

The snow stopped that evening.

The moment the snow stopped Kamishirokawa left home.

However, at the stroke of midnight, Kamishirokawa returned, but without the head of his target in his hand.

The little boy didn't dare ask about the result, and looked timidly at Kamishirokawa.

"You don't need to look at me like that. I will definitely do what I promised you, but there's been a little mishap. Someone told me I can only kill him a month from now!" Kamishirokawa said.

The little boy asked curiously, "Who told you that?"

A cold glint flashed in Kamishirokawa's eyes as he pulled his right hand, which had been holding a knife, back into his sleeve. "Come on, give me an address, I'll come back to you with a head in a month."

The little boy didn't dare ask any more questions. After leaving his address, he hurriedly left. As he left, he couldn't help but look back, only to see that Kamishirokawa's sleeve was already soaked with blood.

"You... you're injured?" the little boy asked in surprise.

"It's alright. I'll come find you in a month." Kamishirokawa waved his hand and closed the door.

Finally, he was all alone. Kamishirokawa looked at his right hand, his entire arm covered in blood.

"As expected, this world is full of hidden talents!" Kamishirokawa muttered to himself.

Winter has passed and spring has arrived; in the blink of an eye, it's the end of March.

The Water Prison punishment imposed on the Maru has finally ended.

He's really had a tough time over the past month.

He never wanted to mention the words "Water Prison" again in his life.

Fortunately, he was imprisoned in the Water Prison in winter. Although the water was icy cold, he was able to barely endure it thanks to his strong physique. If it had been summer, the Water Prison would have been teeming with rats and insects, and someone with an insect phobia might have been scared to death.

After a month of torment, Maru's aura grew increasingly gloomy. He would never forget the suffering he had endured, and his first target for revenge was the Seated Officer who had denounced him.

However, he is currently just an ordinary team member. Even if he is strong enough, he might be imprisoned in the Water Prison again if he openly harms his superior. He needs to find a way to improve his status and climb to the top step by step.

"Captain, I'm back." Maru arrived at Yamabuki Chidori's office with a bright and sunny smile on his face, completely different from the arrogant and domineering man he had been before.

Yamabuki Chidori was reviewing documents in her hands, and without looking up, asked, "What insights have you gained this past month?"

Maru smiled broadly, "I know I was wrong. This kind of thing will never happen again. I will obey orders on the battlefield, cooperate with my teammates, and respect civilians. I will never cause you any more trouble. Don't worry, I mean what I say."

Yamabuki Chidori still didn't look up. "If you know you're wrong, then rejoin the team!"

Maru retreated with a broad smile, but the moment he turned around, his radiant smile vanished.

"Tch, you're no better than me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be stuck in this Water Prison, suffering like this!" Maru's eyes flashed with malice. "I'll elevate my own status first, then take my revenge on you one by one! Hmph."

Maru left the Staff Department with a heavy heart full of resentment.

Yamabuki Chidori watched Maru's retreating figure with a playful look; things were getting more and more interesting.

After returning to the 11th Division, Maru was incredibly warm and friendly to everyone, a stark contrast to his behavior a month ago. This even led the 11th Division members to wonder if this wild man had been possessed.

Or perhaps after a month of torment, this person's brain finally broke down.

Facing the Seated Officer who had previously reported him, Maru not only did not blame him, but instead showed a bright smile and admitted in public that he had made a mistake and that it would never happen again.

Seated Officer felt a little uneasy looking at the Maru.

As the saying goes, "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature."

He had a feeling that something was off about this, as if there was some kind of conspiracy involved.

Chapter 110: Captain Selection Competition

Inside the Staff Department Office.

Shunshun Shidō was skipping work and hiding here. Coming here felt like coming home, and he naturally took out snacks and tea from his drawer.

"Hey Yamabuki, you don't really want to pass the 11th Division Captain position to that Maru, do you? What happened recently caused quite a stir. That lawless bastard forced me to say that I should kill him as soon as possible, otherwise he'll be a menace sooner or later." Shunshun Shidō took a sip of hot tea.

"I have my own plans for this matter." Yamabuki Chidori gently blew on the document she had just written, and handed it to Shunshun Shidō after the ink had dried.

The contents of the letter were simple; it was Yamabuki Chidori's letter announcing her intention to resign Captain the 11th Division.

After finishing writing, Yamabuki Chidori took out his seal and stamped it with a large stamp. As long as this document was delivered to the Captain Commander, he could successfully resign from his position Captain of the 11th Division.

Only the position of Staff Officer will be retained.

Thinking back, I was originally an office worker, and it was the Old Man who dragged me into the position of Captain of the 11th Division.

"Next is the selection of the 11th Division Captain. Who do you think can take your place?" Shunshun Shidō asked.

Yamabuki Chidori poured herself a cup of tea. "She's a very interesting person."

Shunshun Shidō seemed to understand what Yamabuki Chidori meant and stopped paying attention to him.

"By the way, this matter is also considered confidential, so don't talk about it after you leave!" Yamabuki Chidori said.

"Don't worry, don't you know me? I'm known for my tight-lipped nature. Even if the enemy uses the cruelest torture on me, I will never reveal any secrets," said Shunshun Shidō, patting her chest.

As a result, by that afternoon, the entire 2nd Division knew about it.

As these people spread rumors, the fact that Yamabuki Chidori was preparing to resign as Captain of the 11th Division had become common knowledge.

"I knew it! I shouldn't have believed a cat!" Yamabuki Chidori rubbed her forehead, looking exasperated.

Of all the Gotei 13, the most shocked were undoubtedly the members of the 11th Division.

"The Captain is resigning?! And we, the 11th Division, were the last to know about this?!"

Immediately, the entire team was abuzz with discussion.

A sinister smile appeared on Maru's face. He had heard that the 11th Division's method of selecting its Captain was very special; as long as one was strong enough to defeat everyone, one could become the Captain of the 11th Division.

These rules were practically tailor-made for him.

He may not have the background, but looking at the entire 11th Division right now, apart from Yamabuki Chidori, no one is better at fighting than him. So, the Captain's position will definitely fall to him!

Thinking of this, Maru's expression was almost uncontrollable, and joy was about to overflow from his face.

Choosing to stay with the Gotei 13 was definitely the right decision; otherwise, I'd still be in the mountains with wild beasts, how could I possibly enjoy so many privileges and rights?

Most of the team members looked uneasy.

Yamabuki Chidori has been the Captain of the 11th Division for over a hundred years. During this time, the 11th Division has been very stable and has not experienced any major upheavals. If a new Captain were to be appointed, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause!

As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean, but who knows who will be the target of those actions?

However, although the team members were very uneasy, they did not oppose their Captain's choice and simply waited quietly for the result.

At this moment, the Captain Commander also learned about this matter, and Yamabuki Chidori sat in front of him and handed him the resignation letter.

"Are you really leaving the 11th Division? You built this team from scratch, are you really willing to give it up?" the Captain Commander asked.

"There's nothing to be reluctant about! New people replace the old, and old bones like you and me will eventually leave the stage of history; it's just a matter of time. Why not take this opportunity to properly cultivate new talent?" Yamabuki Chidori said.

The Captain Commander had always responded instantly to questions posed by Yamabuki Chidori, but this time he pondered for a long time.

"Alright! Since that's what you think, I respect your opinion. But who do you plan to appoint as the Captain of the 11th Division? As a combat-specific division, the 11th Division is recognized as the team with the highest combat power. The Captain of this team not only needs to be extremely strong, but also absolutely loyal. Do you have anyone in mind?" the Captain Commander asked.

Yamabuki Chidori did not hide anything from the Captain Commander and revealed her choice.

The Captain Commander's furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

"Since you already have your choice, I don't know what to say. What method do you plan to use to select the Captain?" the Captain Commander asked.

"First, this person must be exceptionally strong to command respect," Yamabuki Chidori said. "I have already prepared three Adjuchas- level Menos Grande and imprisoned them in a barrier. Anyone who wants to challenge for the Captain's position must first kill three Menos Grande -Adjuchas level Menos Grande with their own strength. If no one challenges them after that, this person will become the new Captain of the 11th Division."

It's already quite an achievement for an ordinary Captain to do this much.

Even without unleashing his Zanpakuto, the seventh Kuruyashiki Kenpachi could kill Menos Grande of Vastolorde level, and was even invited by the Zero Division. Such a talent is one in a hundred years.

"Alright, everything will be done as you say. Now you can issue the document and announce this to the entire Soul Society," the Captain Commander said.

Yamabuki Chidori had already prepared these things and ordered her subordinates to spread these notices throughout the Soul Society.

The most nervous people were the members of the 11th Division.

However, after seeing the contents of the notice, these people's expressions relaxed considerably.

"Fighting three Adjuchas within a barrier and killing them all—even the Captain might not be able to do that, right?" the team members whispered among themselves.

Two hundred years have passed since the last epic battle, and many ordinary team members have never witnessed their Captain's true strength.

Even in the minds of most Shinigami, the Captain Captain be about the same strength.

But a bighead carp is still a fish.

Megalodon was also a fish.

If there are such big differences between fish, imagine how different Death is between Deaths.

"Why don't I give it a try? Maybe I can unleash my potential and defeat the three-headed Adjuchas Menos Grande!" The team members started joking with each other.

The Seated Officer beside him said earnestly, "If you put in the effort, you might be able to feed those three Adjuchas. Don't worry, I'll definitely mourn you then."

"The Captain's condition is too difficult. How many people can defeat three-headed Adjuchas at the same time?"

Maru's eyes lit up as he looked at the message; he knew his chance had come.

Chapter 111: Fortune Lies in Peril

Adjuchas is the second stage of the Menos Grande.

At this time, the concept of Arrancar didn't Arrancar yet, so the strength of ordinary Adjuchas Menos Grande was roughly the same as that of Lieutenant, with some possibly being slightly stronger.

Moreover, even though they are both Adjuchas, their strengths are vastly different.

Judging from the Arrancar arc, even the Destroyed Adjuchas is quite different from Captain-level Shinigami.

The strongest of the Adjuchas Arrancar the Fiftieth Espada, Nnoitra.

Despite being said to have the hardest Hard Skin, it was still Kenpachi Zaraki after the release of the Santa Teresa, and the entire battle was a foregone conclusion.

The Seventieth Espada, known for its fastest Sound Steps, was being toyed with like a grandson by Xiao Mubai using Flash Step.

Before his Resurrección the Eightieth Espada, he had already been injured fighting Uryu and Renji, both of whom were Lieutenant-level.

The Ninetieth Espada was killed directly by Rukia.

In short, their records were all increasingly poor.

Adjuchas without the Arrancar would be even weaker.

Of course, even for an ordinary Lieutenant, defeating Adjuchas wouldn't be so easy.

Only Captain could face three Adjuchas- class Menos Grande at the same time.