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"The Captain Examination is about to begin. Captains, please enter."
Chōjirō Sasakibe, transformed from a serious Vice-Captain into a serious examination assistant, then pushed open the door to the First Division's outdoor training ground and walked in.
"Since everyone is here, please take your seats. The examination will begin shortly."
After everyone entered the training ground, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto walked in from outside the door, looked at the standing crowd, and waved his hand, saying.
The Captains took their seats, but one person walked up to Yamamoto.
Yamamoto nodded at the newcomer, "Captain Muguruma, you are the examiner for this examination."
"You must remember, cheating is absolutely forbidden."
"Violators will be disqualified, and the examiner will also be punished. Do not even think about engaging in favoritism or malpractice during the examination."
"All the Captains are here watching; do not think you can deceive them."
"This examination aims to evaluate the candidates' strength. Unless absolutely necessary, no actions that cause life-threatening injuries are permitted."
"Yes, Captain-Commander, I understand." Kensei Muguruma nodded slightly and walked to the center of the training ground.
Yamamoto walked to his seat, looking left and right, reluctant to sit down for a long time, as if to see if Kensei Muguruma would give his full effort.
Aozaki Reiji, sitting in his chair, rolled his eyes. There was nothing useful in all that the Old Man said.
How could one cheat in a Captain Examination?
Are the Captains on this viewing platform just decorations? Even if a candidate, like him, doesn't have Bankai, isn't it simple to determine if they have Captain-level combat power?
"Let the candidates go to the examination area."
Yamamoto, sitting in his seat, looked sternly at Chōjirō Sasakibe beside him. Chōjirō Sasakibe nodded in response, rose, and left his seat.
"Who exactly is taking this examination? It's all so mysterious."
Aozaki Reiji listened to Yamamoto's stern voice from the center while surveying his surroundings.
The seats beneath them were all made of cypress wood. It had to be said that the First Division, which commanded the Thirteenth Division, definitely had the best treatment among the Thirteenth Division.
A cool breeze gently blew across everyone's faces. The season was already nearing winter, and even the gentle breeze carried a chill.
The entire training ground instantly seemed to fall into an atmosphere of solemnity.
Today was a good day, but this place made it impossible to relax.
Aozaki Reiji curiously observed the surrounding Captains. Except for Ginrei Kuchiki, who was focused on the training ground, the Captains all glanced at him.
He felt like he was about to become a big star.
Although he was indeed famous in Seireitei, the fact that so many Captains were paying attention to him alone still made his expression strange.
It's just impossible when you're handsome; even men like to look at me… Aozaki Reiji narcissistically sighed in his heart.
"Focus on witnessing the Captain Examination; stop looking around."
Hikifune Kirio seemed to notice Aozaki Reiji's gaze. Located to Aozaki Reiji's right, she turned her body, blinked her beautiful eyes, and silently said.
The Captains' seats were allocated according to the Squads they commanded. Aozaki Reiji and Hikifune Kirio happened to be sitting together, while Yoruichi and Unohana were on the other side.
"Don't be so tense. For this examination, we're just responsible for watching. It doesn't really concern us what the outcome is. Will the Old Man even care if we just casually look around?"
Aozaki Reiji blinked, signaling with the same look.
"Pfft!" Hikifune Kirio couldn't help but be amused by Aozaki Reiji's teasing. Her originally reserved mood also relaxed a little.
"We two can actually understand each other's gazes. Has our tacit understanding reached this level?"
With a relaxed mood, Hikifune Kirio looked at Aozaki Reiji with a hint of happiness.
"Everyone, the Captain Examination is a serious occasion. I hope a certain two Captains do not set a bad example for future Captains under my nose."
Yamamoto's voice was steady, but everyone could hear the hidden anger within it.
The two bad examples among the Captains looked a bit awkward and instantly turned their heads to face the training ground ahead.
Seeing the opportunity to get closer to Hikifune Kirio slip away, Aozaki Reiji thought unhappily:
"This Old Man is really something. He's presiding over the Captain Examination, but instead of properly watching the examination area, he has the free time to manage me. His work attitude is too irresponsible; the Gotei 13 will fall sooner or later!"
Yamamoto sneered, glancing at the two men and women who were corrupting the Gotei 13's atmosphere.
"Since everyone is ready, then the examination begins."
As Yamamoto's words fell, Chōjirō Sasakibe stood by the training ground viewing platform, and a light blue Reishi barrier rose into the air.
At the same time, to show friendliness to the new Captain, Kensei Muguruma, standing beside Chōjirō Sasakibe, showed what he thought was a kind smile, only it looked very much like an evil villain wanting to destroy the Earth.
Are there any normal people left in the Gotei 13?
Looking at the "evil" Kensei Muguruma, Chōjirō Sasakibe's eye twitched, and he subconsciously asked himself this question.
He calmed his mind and loudly said:
"Next, we will proceed with the Captain Ability Examination."
"Fifth Division Vice-Captain, Aizen Sōsuke, enter the training ground!"
An elegant young man walked out of the shadows, his gentle smile making people feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze.
Aozaki Reiji froze, seeing the familiar figure.
Even more agitated than him was Hirako Shinji, who had been drinking tea just a moment ago but immediately spat it out upon hearing Aizen's name.
Aozaki Reiji could not help but understand what was going on when he saw this scene and was instantly a bit speechless.
So, your Vice-Captain is getting promoted to Captain, and you, as the Captain, didn't even know?
Unohana and Ginrei Kuchiki, sitting to his left and right, made no secret of their disdainful gazes and shifted their seats away.
Hirako Shinji waved his hand and quickly said, "Sorry, I got too excited and couldn't hold it in."
"Captain Hirako didn't know either? It seems Vice-Captain Aizen wanted to give Captain Hirako a surprise," Kyōraku Shunsui teased.
"Heh heh…" Hirako Shinji laughed stiffly.
A surprise? A fright is more like it!
When did this guy submit the application? I've been monitoring him every day; how could I not have noticed?
Unohana noticed the change in his expression and asked curiously:
"Vice-Captain Aizen has learned Bankai. I remember he's not even two hundred years old, right? He truly is a genius. Is Captain Hirako not happy?"
"Happy, of course, I'm happy. Aizen has made something of himself; how could I not be happy?"
Hirako Shinji gritted his teeth and forced a smile. He truly had a hard time speaking his mind.
He actually wanted to tell the Captains present that Aizen was a dangerous person.
But even though he sensed Aizen's danger, he had no concrete evidence, and no one would believe empty words.
If he spoke out, he might even leave a negative impression in everyone's minds as someone jealous of his subordinate.
He was well aware of how stubborn Captain-Commander Yamamoto was; not only would he not believe him, but he might even reprimand him.
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