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Captain-Commander Yamamoto, standing in front of the chair, spoke in a hoarse voice, leaning on his cane.
The phrase "not all present" doesn't refer to the team leader, but rather to the vice-captain and the three seats who came for the assessment.
Seeing that the captains of the other divisions had arrived, Aizen knew that Yamamoto was taking this temporary captain selection very seriously. He probably did this to prevent the captains who were promoted with lowered requirements from being ostracized and looked down upon by the older captains, which could lead to conflicts and problems in their work later.
If the assessment is conducted personally and no one agrees with it, then the person in charge can only temporarily assume the position of team leader. Conversely, if the assessment is unanimously approved by everyone, then such reasons cannot be used to cause conflict in the future.
Only then did Aizen have time to look at the others standing below him.
Some were acquaintances, and some were strangers.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who arrived earlier, is the third seat of the 12th Division, along with his loyal henchman, Kaname Tōsen, the third seat of the 9th Division. There are also many unfamiliar faces, such as the middle-aged female vice-captain of the 3rd Division who clearly possesses a violent temperament, and the young man with green temples from the 7th Division.
As for not being familiar with him, that doesn't mean Aizen doesn't know him; after all, they've been colleagues for so many years.
Although the Third Division Lieutenant has never appeared in the anime or manga, he does have a background in the official setting. He is the mother of the future Seventh Division Lieutenant, Iba Tetsuzaemon, named Iba Sentetsu!
The one in the 7th Division is named Oike Aoi. Her Zanpakuto is of the Mori-ki type, and she has a rather arrogant personality. I really don't understand why people of the Mori-ki type are not calm at all. Think about the hot-tempered Captain-Commander, and think about the usually icy Toshiro. Zanpakuto are like a person's face; they reflect their inner self. Often, personality can determine the power of a Zanpakuto.
Soi Fon, who arrived last, entered the meeting room five minutes later.
However, his arrival also drew complaints from some people.
"What a nuisance! This little girl with such trashy strength has kept us waiting for so long. Does she think our captain is her parent and will spoil her like this?" The one who spoke such vulgar words was undoubtedly Kenpachi Onigenjo, a valiant warrior from Rukongai.
Soi Fon, who was already in a bad mood, trembled, her anger and frustration overwhelming her.
However, having received class education since childhood, her emotions were immediately extinguished, and she could only grit her teeth, lower her head, and say, "Yes, it was my mistake."
"What are you..."
"OK OK."
Just as Oni Ichiro was about to continue speaking, Kyoraku Shunsui couldn't help but step forward and say with a laugh, "Today is an important day for selecting captains, so let's not waste any more time. Besides, the Second Division is also responsible for the affairs of the Onmitsukido, and Lieutenant Soi Fon has been very busy lately."
Gui Yancheng glanced at Kyoraku Shunsui with apprehension, but considering Kyoraku Shunsui's network of connections, he took a step back and coldly snorted, "Then let's give Kyoraku Shunsui some face."
"Thank you very much."
Snapped!
Tapping his cane on the ground, Captain-Commander Yamamoto said with a serious expression, "The captain's assessment shall begin now! We'll start with the 12th Division!"
Chapter 15 Mayuri Kurotsuchi's D Solution 3/4
Upon hearing the captain's words, both the captain and the "examiner" were slightly taken aback.
Logically, shouldn't the evaluations start with the most important Second Division and proceed backwards?
However, everyone quickly figured out the reason.
The girl from the Feng family isn't in good shape, so conducting the assessment in reverse is probably to give her some breathing room.
It's rare to find a truly impartial old man with a bit of humanity.
Aizen was surprised.
Although it doesn't matter whether you go from front to back or back to front.
Having the same idea, Oni Kenpachi couldn't help but scoff again, "Tch, with this kind of mentality and strength, no matter how much time he has, he will never become a captain."
The team captains ignored Gui Yancheng's attitude.
With the team leader now missing, we must be somewhat tolerant of this rude and foolish big guy for the time being.
Hearing Oni Yanjo's words, Aizen always had a feeling that the other party was about to set up another flag.
Soi Fon actually became a captain after that, and her D-Slash is an absurdly powerful one-hit kill. Although it can be dodged and blocked by other moves, and has a cooldown of three days, there's no denying that that special rule-based D-Slash is truly unreasonable.
If the information wasn't revealed beforehand, given Gui Yancheng's arrogant and complacent personality, it's highly likely he'd be ambushed and killed instantly.
And Kenpachi Onigenjo, don't you have any self-awareness about your own strength?
The weakest sword in history... oh no, the second weakest sword, Eight!
Aside from the fact that Kenpachi Azaki surrendered, making the previous Kenpachi one of only two weakest Kenpachis who didn't kill the previous one to succeed him, you're the weakest of the rest! The other is the second Kenpachi, because the first one is still alive.
Driven by curiosity, Aizen promptly and discreetly checked the data of Oni-Yan Castle.
Ghost Fortress
Strength: B
Talent: A
Talent: C
Abilities: Zanpakuto Ishiko B, Kido (beginner) C, Kendo (intermediate) B, Shunbutsu (beginner) D, Hakuda (advanced) B.
"..."
Even Aizen didn't know where to begin his吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments).
As expected, even the system doesn't recognize this guy as Kenpachi.
This guy is just a B+ entry-level captain. For a captain, this talent level is shockingly low. And his D-level Zanpakuto is rated the same as Tenken and Netsuka—it's truly embarrassing to look at.
This guy was able to defeat the previous Kenpachi, he must have taken advantage of the fact that he was the vice-captain and didn't even know how to use Destruction.
The power of the Demon Slayer Fist is even more unbearable to watch.
Aside from the fact that his fighting skills are barely passable due to his noble background, his other abilities are utterly terrible for a captain.
At the same time, Mayuri Kurotsuchi also began his assessment.
"Chunshui, you go for the assessment."
"Ah, I know, you're such a nuisance."
Muttering a complaint, Kyoraku Shunsui stepped forward and stood in front of Kurotsuchi Mayuri, saying casually, "Let's use the Slash Technique first, Third Seat Kurotsuchi."
Because the requirements for captains were lowered this time, and none of the captains expected anyone to have mastered the D-solution, the exam was mainly divided into two parts. The first part was mastering the techniques of the Slash Fist Demon Walk. Since the requirements were appropriately lowered, each captain still needed to have outstanding qualities to serve as a role model for their subordinate Grim Reapers. Mainly, it was to make it easier to deceive them.
Aizen also took the opportunity to check Mayuri Kurotsuchi's data.
涅茧利
Strength: B
Talent: A
Talent: SS
Abilities: Zanpakuto Ashisogi Jizo B, Kido Mastery A+, Kendo Intermediate B, Shunpo Proficiency C, Hakuda Beginner D, Snake Belly Arm C, Flesh Replenishing Agent A, Scythe D, Fake Skin A
Although he had predicted it, Aizen was still shocked by this freakish scientist. His talent was on par with his own, no wonder Urahara Kisuke valued him so highly. However, given that both were SS-rank, the other's talent was probably inferior to his own, and also inferior to Urahara's, since the other's talent was mostly focused on scientific research.
Although he may not be the most talented, Mayuri Kurotsuchi's pure scientific research ability is probably even better than Urahara's; he just hasn't accumulated enough experience yet.
Of the four skills of the Slash Fist Demon Walk, apart from the Demon Path, each one is weaker than the last, yet he has far more abilities than the others.
It contains many C-rank and D-rank abilities, but also some A-rank abilities. For example, the unscientific flesh-replenishing agent; abilities like the Snake Belly Arm didn't originally have a C-rank. It was only with the addition of the flesh-replenishing agent that some of the ability's flaws were indirectly compensated, thus elevating it to C-rank. It's conceivable that Mayuri Kurotsuchi put a lot of effort into improving his combat strength and survivability.
However, since the life-saving technique "Flesh Spray" and the spare internal organs have not yet been developed, Nirvana is not yet the man whose vitality can surpass Orochimaru's.
It's unclear whether his B-rank strength and Zanpakuto are standard B-rank or a hidden B+, so Aizen can't determine whether Mayuri Kurotsuchi has learned D-rank release.
Nemesis currently lacks sufficient status and resources, and hasn't yet begun the experiment of creating an artificial Grim Reaper. In many ways, he's far from the Nemesis he remembers, although his appearance is already quite bizarre.
However, this eccentric scientist's rise to power is about to officially begin.
Ping Pong Pong!
After a brief exchange, mainly led by Mayuri Kurotsuchi, all the captains frowned, except for the original Kenpachi and the Captain-Commander who remained unmoved.
Nemuro's slashing skills weren't bad, but they weren't particularly strong either; he was only around the level of a vice-captain.
"This level isn't good enough," Shiba Isshin commented, stroking his chin.
"We can't make a judgment right away. Maybe Nie Sanxi is more outstanding in other aspects," Kuchiki Ginryu said with a straight face.
But soon, this handsome old nobleman was proven wrong.
The kind that makes a popping sound.
His Shunpo technique was terrible, relying entirely on his powerful spiritual pressure; his Hakuda (hit-hit) skills were even worse, defeating Kyoraku Shunsui's all-out defense with a pathetic performance, making him look like a beginner in the Shinigami Academy.
Kuchiki Ginryu felt her face twitching, while Shiba Isshin next to her shrugged and turned his head away, trying to suppress his laughter.
"Do you think I'm blind?" Kuchiki Ginryu said through gritted teeth in a low voice.
"Pfft, hahahaha!"
Shiba Isshin finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The result instantly drew everyone's attention. Kuchiki Ginrei cursed the bastard in her heart and quietly distanced herself from Shiba Isshin.
But it was too late.
Their conversation, which they made no attempt to conceal, immediately angered Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who was undergoing an assessment.
Feeling embarrassed, Mayuri Kurotsuchi immediately withdrew his movements and pleaded with a grim expression, "Captain-Commander Yamamoto, I think the test for the Zanken-Kizoku can be skipped. Let's proceed directly to the practical combat test. As long as one masters the D-Solution, they'll be qualified to become a captain, right?"
Although it was a request, Mayuri Kurotsuchi ignored the stunned captains when he said this, and raised his Zanpakuto on his own before the Captain-Commander could reply.
The Shinigami armor moves automatically without wind, its astonishing spiritual pressure creating a whirlwind.
"You stay here..."
"d! Solution!"
Chapter 16 Divine Assistance: Ghost Yancheng 4/4 (Bonus Chapter for Added Favorites)
"D-Solution... Golden Ashes-Killing Jizo!"
"Get out of the way!"
Seeing that Kyoraku Shunsui was unable to stop it and was directly bearing the spiritual pressure, his expression changed drastically and he shouted.
After saying that, Kyoraku Shunsui was the first to use Shunpo to leave.
The others reacted quickly as well.
Then, with a loud crash, the entire First Division's conference room collapsed, replaced by a giant golden caterpillar with a bizarre baby face, emitting strange cries.
"not good!
"Oh no, the Captain and the others..."
"Could it be that Kisuke Urahara and his traitors have been looking for an opportunity to attack the First Division?"
"Quickly! Send reinforcements to the First Division!"
The commotion caused by the First Division shook the entire Soul Society, and Shinigami from all directions rushed over in an instant.
When the first batch of dozens of Deaths arrived, they only saw the captain and others standing calmly beside the ruins, staring intently at the giant caterpillar. And in front of the caterpillar was...
"Nie Sanxi?"
One of the Shinigami, who clearly recognized Mayuri Kurotsuchi, cried out in surprise. The other Shinigami beside him asked warily, "You know him?"
"Yes, he is Mayuri Kurotsuchi, the third seat of the 12th Division. However, he spends most of his time at the Research and Development Bureau, so many people don't see him often. This thing seems to be a D-type weapon. I didn't expect that the third seat of the 12th Division would master the D-type weapon so quietly. This time, the 12th Division, which was in turmoil, is going to be able to settle down." The middle-aged Shinigami looked at Mayuri Kurotsuchi with more awe and envy.
Ah, this is the ultimate realm that countless Grim Reapers yearn for but can never reach.
However, a strange glint flashed in Aizen's eyes, because this golden caterpillar didn't have a dense array of poisoned blades on its chest, and the rapidly dissipating poison gas leaking from its mouth was far less concentrated than it would be a century later. Had the future golden Ashisogi Jizo been further developed, or was it originally a modified version of Mayuri Kurotsuchi?
Aizen is probably the latter.
Given Mayuri Kurotsuchi's personality, it would be better to have him modify and research his Zanpakuto rather than develop it in depth.
"What a reckless brat! Quickly take back your childish and incompetent understanding!" Yamamoto, who had only managed to open his eyes slightly so far, scolded sternly.
"Hi hi."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi, having demonstrated his D-level technique, chuckled smugly. Seeing the surprised looks on the faces of most of the captains, he felt a sense of relief. Although he hadn't shown off his mastery of Kido, he was satisfied with releasing the golden caterpillar and sheathing his Zanpakuto.
Although the Captain-Commander didn't say it explicitly, it was a foregone conclusion that he would become the captain, given his ability to use D-Clear.
"That really startled me. It seems the old man isn't going to punish him." Kyoraku Shunsui said flippantly, shaking his haori.
"After all, this is a rare talent who has learned the D solution. If it were anyone else who disrupted the First Division, they would probably be in deep trouble." Shiba Isshin said with emotion.
"No, you said it wrong."
Kyoraku Shunsui lowered the brim of his hat.
"What?" Shiba asked, puzzled.