Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 337 Commander-in-Chief Meeting

Chapter 337 Commander-in-Chief Meeting

This confession is heartfelt and without a trace of falsehood.

Unohana Retsu listened quietly, a look of emotion flashing in her eyes from time to time.

As the captain of the Grim Reaper who has lived for over a thousand years.

She had seen too many people who fought and schemed against each other for power, status, and strength.

But it's rare to see someone like Shinobu Kocho, who, after gaining a certain status and strength, unhesitatingly chooses to give up everything for pure feelings.

Looking at Shinobu's determined eyes, and then at Asuka who stood silently behind her in a protective posture, she let out a soft sigh in her heart.

Such a bond cannot be severed even by a Zanpakuto.

"I see."

Retsu Unohana smiled gently and nodded to Shinobu Kocho.

"Since this is a decision you've made after careful consideration, as the captain, I should respect your choice."

"Forcing someone whose mind is not on Seireitei to stay is not a good thing for the Fourth Division."

Upon hearing Retsu Unohana's agreement, Shinobu Kocho's eyes flashed with joy, and she quickly prostrated herself again in gratitude, "Thank you so much, Captain!"

"but--"

Retsu Unohana changed the subject: "Shinobu, while I understand your choice, I cannot approve your resignation now."

"?" Shinobu Kocho was taken aback and looked up in confusion.

"You're a smart kid, and you're well aware of the current situation."

Retsu Unohana explained, "Aizen's defection, the destruction of the 46 Chambers, the disappearance of Captain-Commander Yamamoto..."

"The Soul Society is currently at its weakest, most chaotic, and most dangerous moment since its founding, and every bit of its strength is precious."

"The ambulance is overflowing right now, and that's exactly the time we need your outstanding performance." She smiled, squinted her eyes, and clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture, saying, "Please, please, give the captain one last hand before the new captain takes over."

"This..." Butterfly glanced at the bird beside her, her eyes filled with conflict.

She longed to immediately take off these clothes, fly away with the birds, and live her own life.

But her instinct for healing and her sense of responsibility to her colleagues in the Fourth Division made it impossible for her to leave in such a critical moment.

Seemingly sensing Shinobu's dilemma, Asuka reached out and gently patted her shoulder.

"Go do what you want to do," Asuka replied firmly. "We've already waited almost a hundred years, what's a few more days?"

"With me here, no one can force you if you don't want to."

"But if you feel this is a responsibility you should bear, then I will stay here with you until it's all over."

With Asuka's support, Shinobu felt a surge of warmth in her heart, so she turned around and nodded heavily to Retsu Unohana.

"I understand, Captain! Until the situation stabilizes, I will continue to fulfill my duties as the fourth seat of the Fourth Division and do my best to treat the wounded."

"Thank you, Shinobu. I knew I hadn't misjudged you." Retsu Unohana smiled with relief.

"Once the Zero Division's meeting concludes, the Soul King Palace will issue clear instructions, and order within the Spirit Court will soon be restored."

"I will personally handle your withdrawal from the team at that time, and I will never go back on my word."

Time flies like an arrow.

In the busy and tense atmosphere, the two days passed in the blink of an eye.

noon.

The ever-blue sky of Soul Society seemed to feel an inexplicable pressure today.

The clouds hung low, conveying a sense of impending storm.

First Squad Barracks.

That meeting room, which symbolized the majesty of the Gotei 13 during Yamamoto's tenure as Captain-Commander.

The remaining captains of the Gotei 13 stood solemnly in their respective white haori.

Squad 2 Soi Fon, Squad 4 Retsu Unohana, Squad 6 Byakuya Kuchiki.

Seventh Division: Komamura Sajin; Eighth Division: Kyoraku Shunsui; Tenth Division: Hitsugaya Toshiro.

Kenpachi Zaraki of the 11th Division, Mayuri Kurotsuchi of the 12th Division, and Jushiro Ukitake of the 13th Division.

Of the thirteen once formidable captains, only nine remain today.

The seat that should have belonged to the strongest Shinigami, Yamamoto Genryusai, was completely empty in front of everyone.

The vacant position was like an unhealable scar, piercing the hearts of all the captains.

But outside of these gloomy and dejected captains.

In the corner of the conference room stood two rather out-of-place figures.

One of them was Shiba Kaien, who had been dragged in by Kyoraku Shunsui to fill in the gaps and had already regained his spiritual power.

The other one is Asuka, who is leaning against the wall with his arms crossed and a cold expression.

Asuka turned her head slightly and glanced at the man next to her who was greeting Ukitake Jushiro with his eyes. She frowned slightly and said, "You're not the current captain, and you don't even have a haori. How come you can attend a meeting of this level?"

""

Upon hearing Asuka's question, Shiba Kaien gave a bright and self-righteous smile.

He gave a thumbs-up and pointed forcefully at his chest.

"That's hurtful. Why can't I come?"

"Weren't they just gathering the existing captains? I only got a little lost during the mission and got lost for eighteen years."

"I was the team leader before the old man issued his dismissal order, so of course I had to come!"

He patted Feibiao on the shoulder and added with a grin, "Besides, I was personally escorted here by the head of the Peking Opera band, so don't underestimate me."

"The Soul Court is in dire need of manpower right now, and they'd be overjoyed if someone like me, a top-tier fighter, were willing to come back and help."

"You? Top-notch? What makes you top-notch?" Asuka scoffed speechlessly. "...Whatever. I just hope this boring meeting ends soon."

If it weren't for being specifically requested by that golden-white spirit butterfly, forcing me to come, Asuka wouldn't have wasted her time standing here.

All he can think about right now is which street in Karakura Town he should buy property on after the meeting ends.

Based on previous delivery experience, the Chuntai area is still the most reliable.

It has a nice park and is close to the shopping street in Honmachi, making it convenient for everything.

Tap, tap, tap.

Just as he was contemplating the future, the sound of wooden clogs tapping on stone slabs came from the corridor outside the conference room.

The bird's eyes flickered slightly as it recognized the rhythm of the footsteps.

Outside the gate, three figures walked slowly into the First Division's conference room against the backdrop of the sky.

Leading the way was a man wearing a green and white striped fisherman's hat, a dark green kimono jacket, and a smug smile.

To his left was a tall, stunningly beautiful woman with dark brown skin and long purple hair.

On the right was a burly man with a towering frame, wearing thick glasses and sporting a neatly trimmed beard.

The newcomers were none other than Kisuke Urahara, former captain of the 12th Division; Yoruichi Shihouin, former commander-in-chief of the Onmitsukido; and Tessai Katsuhiko, former great kendo master.

As the three men stepped in, the atmosphere in the conference room changed drastically and strangely in an instant.

If the atmosphere just now was dull and oppressive...

So now, it's like a powder keg that could explode at any moment.