Yamamoto nodded with great satisfaction. This was the demeanor of a true leader. If he had to do everything himself, how could he display his authority?
Although Yamabuki had incapacitated one squad, another quickly arrived. These guard squads existed to protect the nobles; if anything happened to their lords, they would be held accountable! At best, they'd lose their jobs; at worst, their lives!
"More are coming? Should we retreat?" Yamabuki felt a little nervous. While the Gotei 13 wasn't established yet, there were definitely powerful individuals in the Soul Society. Otherwise, how did the original Gotei 13 defeat Yhwach?
The power system a thousand years ago wasn't as defined as in later generations, with clear Captain or Vice-Captain levels, but if a truly formidable person appeared, he definitely wouldn't be a match.
Just as Yamabuki worried, he spotted a man standing on the tallest building in the distance. He had dark skin and white hair, smiling down at them. Before Yamabuki could react, the dark-skinned man vanished, appearing before them in an instant.
"So fast!!!" Yamabuki's pupils contracted.
Though he had learned Shunpo, his meager skill was like a child crawling compared to this man!
"Yamamoto, long time no see!" The dark-skinned man greeted Yamamoto cheerfully.
The surrounding noble guards, upon seeing this man, showed expressions of fear, respectfully kneeling on one knee, not daring to overstep.
"Must you use this method to summon me every time? It gives me a headache!" the dark-skinned man said with a laugh.
"What of the matter we discussed last time?" Yamamoto asked.
"Joining that 'Gotei 13' you founded? It's difficult. You know, I am the head of one of the Five Great Noble Clans. Joining an assassination organization…" The dark-skinned man smiled. "Let's not talk business on an empty stomach. Have you eaten? Let's dine and talk!"
Yamabuki grew more surprised. The head of one of the Five Great Noble Clans? This skin tone… could it be the Shihōin family?
After all, this complexion was hereditary in their family! Yoruichi was one of the very few dark-skinned beauties in the anime world.
Yamamoto led Yamabuki swaggering into the Seireitei, arriving at the estate of the Shihōin family, one of the Five Great Noble Clans.
This dark-skinned man was the current head of the Shihōin family, Shihōin Chika.
Yamabuki recalled this name—he was the founding Captain of the Second Division in the original Gotei 13.
Shihōin Chika led them directly to the main hall, where a sumptuous feast was prepared.
Looking at the table laden with chicken, duck, fish, and fresh seafood, Yamabuki's mouth watered. He had lived too frugally these past few days, but he had just eaten two sweet potatoes and was too full to eat another bite!
Suddenly, Yamabuki stared at Yamamoto. Did this Old Man do it on purpose? Knowing there would be a feast, he deliberately filled me with sweet potatoes so I wouldn't compete for the food?
Sure enough, Shihōin Chika and Yamamoto Genryusai clinked cups and feasted heartily, enjoying themselves immensely!
While eating, Yamamoto glanced at Yamabuki from the corner of his eye. "Yamabuki, even when you are a guest of one of the Five Great Noble Clans, you needn't be so reserved. Eat and drink as you please, just like at home!"
Killing with words! Killing with words!!!
Yamabuki faced his Captain with a strained smile, tears of frustration welling in his eyes.
Although Shihōin Chika was the head of a Great Noble Family, he carried himself more like a dissolute young master, lounging casually on the tatami without a care for etiquette, doing as he pleased.
"Ah, right, where were we? Inviting me to join the Gotei 13? I've thought it over seriously, and considering my status as the head of a Great Noble Family joining the Gotei 13… it's actually quite interesting! I like the number two, so reserve the Second Division Captain position for me," Shihōin Chika said with a grin.
As expected of an uninhibited noble young master! He's just in it for the fun!
This increased the Gotei 13's membership by one-third. Congratulations!
"But I have a condition," Shihōin Chika changed his tone. "I want to bring someone with me into the Gotei 13."
Hearing this, Yamamoto frowned slightly. The Gotei 13 was not a playground for nobles. If such a precedent was set, it would be difficult to manage later.
"Don't worry! This person is absolutely insane! And absolutely strong. I'll call her in now. Saitō! Come here!" Shihōin Chika shouted towards the door.
"This person is my… attendant. I found her outside not long ago…" Before Shihōin Chika could finish, an extremely fast figure rushed in, grabbed his head, slammed it hard onto the floor, and began grinding it vigorously!
"How dare you call me your attendant? Are you tired of living?!"
From the voice, it was a girl.
Yamabuki looked closely. The girl was not tall, with twin pigtails, dark pink hair, wearing an eyepatch, and a Zanpakuto at her waist!
This appearance… plus this strength…
Yamabuki instantly had the answer.
"The founding Captain of the Sixth Division, Saitō Furōfushi!"
He didn't know why a girl would have such a name!
"You dare call me your attendant? You're clearly my servant! And don't drag me into some strange organization! Who are these two? Why are they sitting here eating?" Saitō boldly sat opposite Yamamoto, staring him down.
Yamabuki was slightly surprised. This harvest was quite abundant; two Captain-level individuals at once.
Yamamoto's expression remained calm. What he liked most were troublemakers! Only the mediocre avoid trouble! Only those with ability can afford to be arrogant, and he liked this girl's personality!
"Then tell me, what qualifies one to sit here and eat?" Yamamoto asked.
"Let's fight! If you defeat me, you can do whatever you want! I'll even be your slave!" Saitō, with a crazed look, leaned her face close to Yamamoto's, almost touching him. "Do you have the guts?"
Yamamoto glanced at Yamabuki from the corner of his eye. Yamabuki was like a primary school student waiting to be called on, eyes downcast, silently pleading, 'Please don't pick me, I can't beat her.'
The system's Newbie Gift Pack had given Yamabuki Vice-Captain level reiryoku. Saitō Furōfushi, as one of the founding Captains and Yamamoto's comrade, was conservatively estimated to be Captain-level. This Old Man wouldn't actually throw me out as cannon fodder, would he?
"Yamabuki, you go and have a friendly spar with her," Yamamoto said.
Damn it!!!
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