The verdict from Central 46 caused quite a storm in Seireitei.
However, as Soul Society's highest judicial authority, as long as their decisions didn't involve Seireitei's most fundamental interests, even if the results were excessive, no one would point it out.
Or rather, pointing it out would be useless.
Since Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the Captain-Commander, also supported this decision, naturally no one dared to raise any objections.
After the routine afternoon patrol, there were no duties left for the squad in the afternoon.
And Shigure, after requesting leave from Ukitake, left the 13th Division barracks.
His destination was the 4th Division barracks.
The location of the 4th Division barracks could be said to be the most beautiful environment in all of Seireitei.
After all, to accommodate the treatment and recovery of the wounded, the barracks' area was also slightly larger than other barracks.
Unlike the 13th Division's environment filled with bamboo, in the 4th Division, unknown flowers could be seen almost everywhere.
In some places, there were also some exquisite flower arrangement works displayed.
Shigure was also aware that Unohana Retsu's favorite hobby was flower arrangement.
During leisure time, she often gathered 4th Division members together to appreciate them.
Now that Seireitei was in peacetime, except for a few members injured while carrying out missions outside, there were hardly any wounded.
So the 4th Division's daily routine was even more leisurely than the 13th Division.
When Shigure stepped into the 4th Division barracks courtyard, he immediately saw many 4th Division members.
They were all gathered in groups of three to five, seemingly discussing something.
The moment Shigure stepped in, almost instantly, everyone's gaze focused on him.
After all, during such peaceful times, the 4th Division rarely had other visitors.
When they saw clearly that it was Shigure, quite a few people immediately widened their eyes.
No one could have expected that this vice-captain who had no connection with the 4th Division would suddenly come here.
But after just a moment of shock, they bowed neatly and said loudly:
"Vice-Captain Segawa! Good afternoon!"
Shigure raised an eyebrow, not expecting the 4th Division's discipline to be so strict.
"Hello, everyone." Shigure showed a polite smile and nodded slightly.
At this time, a squad member with yellow hair and white reflective glasses walked over quickly.
His shoulder insignia showed he was 4th Division 3rd Seat, Assistant Deputy.
Having been in the 13th Division for so long, Shigure could naturally recognize his identity.
Iemura Yasochika.
He walked up to Shigure, pushed his glasses seriously, and said:
"Vice-Captain Segawa, is there anything we can help you with?"
He was modest by nature, so he always spoke with honorifics.
Shigure smiled and said directly: "I would like to visit Captain Unohana."
He came here naturally to present his ideas to Unohana Retsu.
From their previous encounters, Shigure could see that Unohana had a good impression of him. As long as he reasonably fabricated a reason, convincing her shouldn't be a problem.
However, when Iemura heard Shigure's words, his expression showed slight confusion.
"Uh, actually, the captain is not in the barracks right now."
"Hmm?" Shigure was slightly startled.
"Well, actually, we don't know the specific situation either, but according to Vice-Captain Kotetsu, she seems to have gone out with some purpose."
Saying this, he added: "Vice-Captain Segawa, how about I take you to find our vice-captain? Maybe she'll know the captain's whereabouts."
Shigure nodded slightly, "Thank you for the trouble."
"You're too polite."
Iemura made a "please" gesture and then walked forward.
Shigure also followed steadily.
He indeed hadn't expected Unohana Retsu to not be in the barracks.
And the 4th Division's vice-captain was Kotetsu Isane, the sister of 13th Division 3rd Seat Kotetsu Kiyone.
They had met once during the squad entrance examination.
However, her personality was completely different from her sister Kotetsu Kiyone.
Kiyone always appeared cheerful and talkative, while Kotetsu Isane was more introverted and shy.
When Iemura brought him to the 4th Division's office, Kotetsu Isane was organizing medicinal materials.
She had light purple short hair arranged in several thin braids, with matching red strip-shaped earrings on her ears.
Her figure was also quite slender and tall, almost as tall as Shigure.
When the two arrived at the door, Kotetsu Isane was concentrating on organizing papers at her desk, completely unaware of their arrival.
Iemura knocked on the door beside him and said: "Vice-Captain, there's a visitor."
As soon as he spoke, Kotetsu Isane immediately looked up.
Originally, she was wondering what kind of visitor the 4th Division would have.
When she saw Shigure, she was startled, "V-Vice-Captain Segawa?"
Iemura beside her explained:
"Vice-Captain Segawa came to visit Captain Unohana, but I don't know the captain's location, so I brought him to you."
After listening, Kotetsu Isane understood and her expression gradually calmed down, saying: "I understand."
Then, Iemura exchanged a few pleasantries and left.
Only then did Kotetsu Isane look at Shigure and politely said: "Please come in, Vice-Captain Segawa."
Shigure nodded lightly and stepped inside.
At this time, Kotetsu Isane said:
"Captain Unohana actually left the barracks the day before yesterday."
"Hmm? The day before yesterday?" Shigure was startled.
Kotetsu Isane nodded.
"Because the captain said a precious medicinal material was exhausted, and to avoid emergency situations, she wanted to go out and gather some now, just in case."
After listening, Shigure finally understood that it was just this kind of matter.
Kotetsu Isane continued: "Actually, Vice-Captain Segawa, your timing is perfect. The captain should return at dusk today."
Shigure's eyes lit up, and he smiled:
"Then I shall wait here for Captain Unohana's return."
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