The Unforgiven from Shinigami
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Undercurrents are still swirling.
Unaware of this, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto felt that the most pressing problem in Soul Society had been solved, and it was time to rebuild the Central 46 Chambers and carry out post-war reconstruction.
As for the selection of the new Central 46 Chambers, they were naturally recruited from the noble families of the original Central 46 Chambers.
Once they assume the role, they become renowned sages or judges in the Soul Society.
Therefore, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto specially convened a tea party and invited those people to participate.
The tea party was held above the underground council chamber of Central 46 Chambers.
The area is surrounded by clear lake water, and in front of the entrance leading underground, there are small tables and cushions.
The parasol was open, but no servants were attending to them.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto was brewing tea alone there. He was dressed in a light purple kimono, his white eyebrows and long beard were neatly combed, and his demure appearance made him look like an ordinary tea master.
The invited members understood how important this meeting was, and each of them dressed up for the occasion, the fresh air enhanced by the pleasant fragrance of various flowers.
The participants ranged in age from elderly men with long beards to little girls like Nayura Amakado.
They exchanged pleasantries and took their seats.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto brewed the tea, carried the teapot around, poured a cup for everyone, and returned to his seat. He said gently, "Currently, only one Muken prisoner, Sōya Azashiro, remains. He's not worth mentioning. I think it's time to reorganize the Central 46 Chambers to handle the affairs of the Seireitei."
"Indeed, at this time when everything needs to be rebuilt, the nobles need the Central 46 Chambers to stabilize their confidence."
An old man chimed in, his eyes revealing a thirst for power.
These people wanted to cower in times of crisis, but now that peace is on the horizon, they're all back out, seizing power for themselves.
Nayura Amakado despised these old guys in her heart, but on the surface she pretended to be respectful and said, "Yes, the impact of Tsunayashiro Tokinada was too bad."
With the death of the head of the Shihoin Clan, it will be difficult to select a new head of the family in the short term.
"An armed force like the Gold Seal Unit cannot remain vacant indefinitely at the two important positions of Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander-in-Chief."
Everyone present was a shrewd old fox, and they all believed they could see through her true purpose: to demonstrate their competence in front of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
This allowed them to secure the position of commander-in-chief of the Gold Seal Unit.
What a cunning little girl.
It should be noted that Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto still holds the most power in the current Seireitei, with many appointment and dismissal powers in his hands.
Once someone is appointed, it's unlikely they'll be replaced anytime soon.
"I think we can incorporate the Gold Seal Unit into the Gotei 13 to replenish the troops lost in this operation."
"No, the original purpose of forming the Gold Seal Unit was to increase the safety of the nobles. How can we put the cart before the horse?"
"Let's just disband it. This kind of unit with a tainted record isn't suitable to stay."
"We should choose a reliable new commander."
"I think Eiji from the Satō Clan is quite good." "No, that guy is frivolous and lecherous, incapable of handling important responsibilities. I think the head of the Arima Clan is better."
"That guy has an improper relationship with his daughter-in-law and is morally corrupt. How can he be the commander-in-chief of the Gold Seal Unit?"
The crowd launched a flurry of attacks on each other's recommended candidates, not out of baseless accusations, but rather through targeted attacks based on inside information.
Every noble family has its share of shameful secrets.
Seeing the ongoing argument, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto did not step in to stop it; instead, he narrowed his eyes, seemingly dozing off in his seat.
Nayura Amakado felt her face burning. These old guys had truly disgraced the nobility. She slammed her hands on the table and said, "How about restoring the Shiba Clan's status as a great noble family and letting Kūkaku Shiba command the Gold Seal Unit?"
"No!"
First, one person objected, then another person objected to that objector, saying, "I think it's possible."
There were many suspicious points about the Shiba Clan's affairs. Isshin Shiba was not the kind of irresponsible person. If he rashly went to the World of the Living, he would probably be ambushed by Tsunayashiro Tokinada.
Don't forget, remove the Shiba Clan from the ranks of great nobles.
It was all caused by Tsunayashiro Tokinada.
"That makes sense. Perhaps the Shiba Clan was framed by Tokinada."
"After all, they are a great noble family with a long-standing tradition. Without investigating the facts, rashly stripping them of their title shows a lack of consideration on the part of the former Central 46 Chambers."
" Kūkaku Shiba's strength is no less than her older brother's." "I agree." "Me too."
The tide turned quickly, mainly because they realized that it would be more appropriate for an outsider to control the Gold Seal Unit than for a rival noble family to do so.
Besides, Kūkaku Shiba was someone personally forgiven by Captain-Commander Yamamoto, so their strong support is a way of repaying him for the appointment.
They thought they were flattering him, but they actually flattered him in the wrong way.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto was absolutely unwilling to let Kūkaku Shiba become the commander-in-chief of the Gold Seal Unit.
After all, the Shiba Clan members are all single-minded.
Judging from what Jūshirō said, Kūkaku Shiba has the personality of a wild girl, so if they spread the word here, there will be no response there.
Wouldn't the newly formed Central 46 Chambers be utterly humiliated?
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto raised an eyelid and said slowly, "I think we should first send someone to ask Kūkaku himself what he thinks."
"Let Shiraishi, the acting captain of the Tenth Division, make the trip."
Nayura Amakado the suggestion, but she knew that Kūkaku Shiba's personality might prevent her from agreeing.
That's why they wanted him to be the commander-in-chief of the Gold Seal Unit.
The decadent practices of the nobility must be changed.
While Yushiro outwardly claims to want to make changes, he actually continues to use the old aristocratic methods to control the Gold Seal Unit.
She hopes that Kūkaku Shiba can bring a new atmosphere.
" Shiraishi, I've heard of that guy. He doesn't seem to follow the rules very well."
"Ultimately, appointing an outsider to the position of acting captain was somewhat ill-considered."
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto glanced at the two people speaking and mentally removed them from the list of the Central 46 Chambers.
The tea party was not intended to definitively confirm the identity of the Central 46 Chambers; it was merely a preliminary test.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto could not disobey the orders of the Central 46 Chambers, so those who were not of one mind with him could not reach that position in the Central 46 Chambers.
He was the one who formulated the policies for the acting captain, in order to fill the gaps in combat power. These two youngsters wanted to deny them even before they took office. If they really took office, wouldn't things turn upside down?
A thought flashed through Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's mind. He picked up his teacup and took a sip.
The others did not agree, and instead discussed how to carry out postwar reconstruction and where to begin repairing damaged buildings in various places.
After the tea party ended, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto mentally dismissed half of the people, knowing that another tea party would be held the next day.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, not expecting to make a good choice on the first try. A written introduction is ultimately not as good as meeting the person in person to understand what kind of person they are.
"Someone, have Captain Shiraishi go find Kūkaku Shiba and tell her that the Central 46 Chambers has uncovered the truth, and the Shiba Clan will remain a great noble family."
After a pause, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continued, "Ask her if she's interested in becoming the commander-in-chief of the Gold Seal Unit. If so, she can come to the First Division barracks to find me."