Yamamoto summarized the various consequences of the war and the potential chain reactions that might follow.
After briefly outlining the post-war recovery plan, he turned his gaze to Ichimaru Gin:
"Vice-Captain Ichimaru Gin!"
Ichimaru Gin immediately lowered his head and responded:
"Here."
Facing the Captain-Commander, his tone was respectful and steady, not losing any face for Aozaki.
Seeing this, Yamamoto nodded with satisfaction and then asked:
"Are you willing to accept the position of Captain of the Ninth Squad?"
This question caused many people's eyes to involuntarily turn towards Kensei Muguruma and Aikawa Rabu, who were lying in sickbeds.
In this fierce battle, Kensei Muguruma and Aikawa Rabu suffered severe injuries.
Not only were their Saketsu and Hakusui damaged, but their spiritual core and Souls were also heavily wounded.
Although Unohana personally treated them, she could not fully heal their injuries.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri used artificial organ technology to replace a batch of their damaged organs.
However, this was merely a temporary measure to save their lives and was not enough to restore them to their former peak condition.
Facing such a situation, Kensei Muguruma and Aikawa Rabu, though unwilling, could only proactively submit their resignation from the Squad, choosing to retire to the second line and no longer participate in front-line combat.
Facing Yamamoto's inquiry, Ichimaru Gin glanced at Aozaki, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, and nodded lightly:
"Thank you for your favor, Captain-Commander. I am willing to become the Captain of the Ninth Squad."
For such a major decision as making Ichimaru Gin a Captain, Yamamoto had naturally discussed it with Aozaki in advance.
After all, everyone knew that Ichimaru Gin was Aozaki's right-hand man.
And Aozaki also felt that this arrangement was quite suitable, so he discussed it with Ichimaru Gin.
Neither of them hesitated much and quickly agreed.
The Ninth Squad is responsible for the Seireitei's communication and publishing work, making it one of the Seireitei's most important departments.
Although this Squad's combat ability is not very strong, it indirectly controls the Seireitei's public opinion, guiding everyone's thoughts.
It is a very important job and a very good assignment.
As for the Eleventh Division, after Ichimaru Gin leaves, there is still Hitsugaya Tōshirō.
He has been trained by Ichimaru Gin to be mature enough and fully capable of handling Squad affairs.
"As for the position of Captain of the Seventh Division..."
Yamamoto was silent for a moment, his gaze lingering on a wild and uninhibited figure.
Zaraki's beast-like intuition keenly sensed that gaze.
He scratched his head while waving his hand, saying:
"I don't want it! I want to follow the boss!"
Hearing this, Yamamoto shook his head helplessly, only able to sigh inwardly.
With Zaraki's combat power, there was no doubt he was qualified to be a Captain.
Judging from the strength he displayed in this battle, only Yamamoto, Aozaki, Unohana, and Aizen could steadily suppress him.
Oh, right.
There were also Yoruichi and Michibane Aura, who amazed everyone despite appearing for less than a minute.
Although their time in action was short, judging by their ability to easily defeat the First Generation Captains, their strength is very likely above Zaraki's.
Zaraki can be said to be the first among the Gotei 13 beneath these six individuals!
However, he had no such desire, and Yamamoto naturally would not force him.
Yamamoto's face showed no unusual expression, and he then turned his gaze to a tall figure:
"Vice-Captain of the Seventh Division, Komamura Sajin, are you willing to take over the position of Captain?"
"I am willing."
Komamura Sajin nodded without hesitation, indicating his acceptance.
He had no dissatisfaction whatsoever with Yamamoto's prior consideration of Zaraki.
From the perspective of strength, Zaraki was indeed more qualified than him to become a Captain.
Moreover, he had always been obedient to the old man's words.
Komamura Sajin is somewhat different from ordinary people.
He comes from a special group called the Werewolf Clan, which, simply put, are half-human, half-wolf creatures with wolf heads and human bodies.
His unique appearance made him easily subjected to strange looks from others.
Years ago, it was Yamamoto who brought him back from the outside world and gave him an opportunity.
Yamamoto not only did not distance himself from him because of his appearance but also meticulously nurtured him.
This allowed him to stand here today as a Shinigami, in the capacity of the Seventh Division's Vice-Captain, alongside everyone.
On weekdays, he always wore an iron mask to cover his head, and no one knew what kind of face was hidden beneath that mask.
However, during the Hell Battle, his helmet was damaged, and his true face was finally exposed to everyone.
From then on, he no longer wore the mask and began to show his true appearance.
However, in the Gotei 13, an organization full of unique personalities, there is no shortage of eccentric individuals.
Therefore, when it was discovered that a Vice-Captain was a werewolf, some people were indeed curious at first.
But as time passed, they gradually got used to it.
After all, in the large team of the Gotei 13, various peculiar characters are not uncommon.
In contrast, what commanded more respect was the strength he displayed.
On weekdays, he seemed inconspicuous.
But in this battle, he actually used Bankai, demonstrating astonishing power.
This made everyone fully acknowledge his ability to serve as a Captain.
"Then... this Captains' meeting concludes here," Yamamoto summarized.
"I will go to Central 46 for instructions, and the final decision will be officially announced at the Captains' meeting at the end of the month."
"That is all."
After the meeting, the group had little desire for further small talk and dispersed.
Aozaki was not interested in the content of the conversation between his teacher and Central 46.
There were simply too many similar meetings; it was truly difficult to make his heart ripple for such minor matters.
The great war had just subsided, and he now only wanted to find a quiet place to spend time with his beloved ones.
Moreover, merits and achievements meant nothing to Aozaki.
What allowed one to live a good life in this world was not merit, but actual power.
After leisurely strolling around the Fourth Division and chatting with his wives, who were either working or receiving treatment, Aozaki unexpectedly encountered Unohana again.
Unohana had been extremely busy lately, so busy that she barely returned home.
Now that Unohana had free time to actively seek him out, Aozaki felt somewhat happy.
"You don't have to sleep at the Squad Barracks today, do you?" Aozaki asked with a smile.
"Most of the matters have been arranged, and my lieutenants should be able to complete the remaining work."
Unohana smiled gently, "The Captain-Commander, understanding the hard work of his subordinates, specifically allowed me a three-day short vacation."
"Three days, that's wonderful!" Aozaki clapped his hands excitedly.
"Let's go back and find Aura now. She said that the sisters in the Seireitei are only missing you."
With the end of the war, the fusion experiments for the mass-produced Hōgyoku were in full swing.
As a mass-produced item, its effects naturally could not be compared to a true Hōgyoku; it was more like a simplified enhancement tool.
According to Michibane Aura's estimation, after fusing with a mass-produced Hōgyoku, there are different upper limits depending on the fusion target.
Taking Aizen's evolution process as an example, their strength could at most increase to the Hōgyoku's first or second fusion state.
But even so, such power was already strong enough.
According to Aizen, at least in the second fusion state, one is already a warrior far exceeding Captain-class levels!
Of course, the increase in strength is not achieved overnight; they have not yet reached that level and still need time to grow.