Seireitei.
Central 46 temporary station.
The remaining Sages looked at each other.
They wondered if this year was an unlucky one, why was everything going wrong for them? Not long ago, the Gotei 13 emerged, almost replacing them as the most powerful organization in the Soul Society.
Now, another crazy woman popped out, chopping down everyone she saw, clearing out more than half of Central 46.
And that Yamabuki, he showed us no respect at all!
These people were currently discussing countermeasures, considering what to do next.
"This behavior must not be tolerated. Disrespecting our Central 46 is disrespecting the Soul Society. Such behavior must be stopped, but… so many positions opening up at once isn't necessarily a bad thing!" A surviving Great Sage said coldly.
However, before he could finish speaking, someone nearby poured cold water on his idea.
"What good is it if so many positions open up? Now, nobles prefer to join the Gotei 13. Our Central 46 has lost all face, being cut through the Seireitei by a woman! I strongly demand that that madwoman must be executed, with no exceptions." The Sages discussed heatedly: "And that Yamabuki, who publicly executed a member of Central 46, clearly doesn't respect us at all. He must be punished, and severely."
Unohana cutting through Central 46 could only be understood as their lack of strength, which they could temporarily swallow. However, Yamabuki's actions were a blatant disregard for Central 46. Look at what he said?
He actually said that such important positions could be filled by just anyone?
What a joke!
Everyone sitting here has a powerful noble family behind them. Is this something that can be taken lightly?
Do these commoners not understand the nobility of bloodlines?
"How about we hire someone to assassinate him?" A "brilliant" person suggested.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the others looked at him as if he were an idiot.
"How about I give you a sword, and you go assassinate Yamabuki tonight?" The Great Sage said coldly.
They all knew Unohana's level of strength now!
Yamabuki had defeated Unohana head-on.
Assassination?
Yamamoto Genryūsai hadn't returned yet. If they dared to make a move tonight, given Yamabuki's crazy personality, their heads would be neatly lined up in a row the next day!
Just as they were racking their brains for a solution, a subordinate rushed in.
"Sirs, Yamamoto Genryūsai has returned."
Upon hearing this news, everyone's eyes lit up.
Finally, someone can put a stop to Yamabuki.
"I have a plan! We can pressure Yamamoto Genryūsai. Killing members of Central 46 is an unforgivable crime, and to make matters worse, it's a crime committed by law enforcement, making the offense even more severe! Even Yamamoto Genryūsai won't find a reason to defend it. We'll use this as an excuse to have Gotei 13 expel Yamabuki. Once he's no longer a part of Gotei 13, won't he be at our mercy?" The Great Sage discovered a brilliant plan.
"Truly worthy of the Great Sage! You're simply too clever! Let's go report him now!"
"Yes, let's go report him now."
These people were like thugs who had been beaten senseless by a mischievous child; since they couldn't defeat the child, they could only go complain to the child's parents.
This was the best solution they could think of.
...
Yamabuki and Chōjirō Sasakibe arrived at the First Division barracks. Yamamoto Genryūsai stood there with a grim expression. The moment Yamabuki saw the Captain Commander's face, he knew the Captain Commander was angry, so he'd better just keep quiet and act meek.
"Captain Commander, you were looking for me?" Yamabuki asked softly.
"Thump!" Yamamoto Genryūsai slammed his sword sheath hard against the ground: "The impact is extremely negative! Yamabuki, before I left, I entrusted you with the task of protecting Seireitei. Look at what Seireitei has been reduced to!"
Yamabuki stood meekly, but his eyes darted around restlessly. He noticed that besides the captains present, there was also an Old Man, one of the members of Central 46.
So, someone had filed a complaint!
"Not only that, Lord Yamamoto, Yamabuki also publicly executed a member of Central 46 and spouted outrageous words! His crime is unforgivable! I suggest he be immediately expelled from Gotei 13. After all, the purpose of Gotei 13 is to protect Seireitei, and such a dangerous person should not be employed." The Great Sage shouted sternly. At this moment, he had seized the moral high ground and could criticize Yamabuki to his heart's content.
Yamamoto Genryūsai coldly looked at Yamabuki: "There's also this matter?"
Too many people had witnessed Yamabuki's killing, so it was too late to deny it. He could only bite the bullet and say, "It was purely an accidental injury!"
"You're spouting nonsense! Such a large blade came down and even decapitated someone? You call that an accidental injury? You absolutely committed premeditated murder, and the victim was an important member of Central 46. By rights, you should be sentenced to death!" The Great Sage shouted.
"Yamabuki, so you admit to the killing?" Yamamoto Genryūsai asked.
Yamabuki could only grit his teeth and say, "I admit it."
"Since that's the case, then punishment must be given..." Yamamoto Genryūsai gently closed his eyes.
"Lord Yamamoto, such a madman must be executed to satisfy the public..." The Great Sage hadn't finished speaking when Yamamoto Genryūsai's most suffocating spiritual pressure burst forth.
"Sir, no matter how great the power of Central 46 is, you cannot interfere with the internal affairs of Gotei 13. I will naturally make a very fair judgment; it's not for you to point fingers here." Yamamoto Genryūsai eyed the Great Sage from the corner of his eye. The Great Sage felt as if his entire body was about to melt from this violent, scorching spiritual pressure, and he dared not utter another word.
"Yamabuki. Publicly executing a member of Central 46 and spouting outrageous words is an unforgivable crime. However, considering your meritorious service to the Gotei, you are ordered to write a letter of apology and issue a public apology. Additionally, the buildings around Central 46 are severely damaged. You are fined half a year's salary to repair the damaged buildings. Do you have any objections?" Yamamoto Genryūsai asked, narrowing his eyes.
"Cap... Captain Commander, isn't fining half a year's salary a bit too harsh? I haven't received a single day's pay since I started working..." Yamabuki said with a bitter expression.
"Thump!" Yamamoto Genryūsai's sword sheath slammed heavily against the ground again: "Stop babbling. Accept your punishment."
The Great Sage next to him was utterly bewildered. Is that it? Is that all?
That was publicly executing a member of Soul Society's highest authority! Just a letter of apology and a public apology?
Are you kidding me?
If it were anyone else, they'd be dead ten times over!
This is favoritism! This is clearly favoritism! I refuse to accept this!
"What? Sir, do you object to my judgment?" Yamamoto Genryūsai asked, narrowing his eyes.
"How could I? It's perfectly fair, the Chief of Staff has rendered meritorious service to the Gotei, I'm grateful beyond words... Or... or perhaps the punishment could be waived?" The Great Sage said with a tearful face.
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