Hmm... The [Rampage] ability suits Kenpachi quite well.
But Kenpachi's defense wasn't actually weak; he just often bled profusely, which might give the impression of weak defense.
Fortunately, because the [Rampage] ability states 'greatly increases strength and speed' and 'decreases intelligence and defense.'
This means the buffs are greater than the debuffs.
Don't forget that Yoshio had previously obtained the ['All-rounder'] ability, so when activating [Rampage], it could combine with [All-rounder], compensating for the decreases in intelligence and defense with the greatly increased strength and speed, and even enhancing them further.
Combinations of Soul Abilities often produced better effects, and Yoshio really wanted to obtain this one.
Then...
Just slash!
As long as Kenpachi was satisfied with the slashing, increasing his favorability should be relatively easy.
Twelfth Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's ability was ['Biological Modification.']
["Biological Modification: According to one's will, consume varying degrees of spiritual pressure and time to modify a living being to a certain extent."]
["Note: This modification requires the target to have certain qualifications."]
Mayuri Kurotsuchi, the master of biotechnology; most of his techniques were related to biology, and he even modified his own Zanpakutō.
If I obtained this ability, could I modify my Zanpakutō like Mayuri?
But Mayuri was also a 'grind king'; gaining his favor was as hard as climbing to heaven, on the level of Yamamoto or Aizen—no, with Mayuri's personality, gaining his favor was probably harder than those two.
Even if you helped him complete an experiment, he'd probably think you were in the way, so basically not worth considering.
The last Captain was Jūshirō Ukitake, and Yoshio had already seen his Soul Ability ['Host.']
So, this time, Yoshio had basically seen the souls of all the important figures in Soul Society.
Because in the First Division barracks, the second round of discussions on the Hueco Mundo Dispatch Team selection had begun.
Not just the Captains; even Lieutenants could participate in the discussion.
Of course, the main speakers were still the Captains.
In the end, they only decided on the scale of the dispatch team. This operation would involve two acting together, meaning a total of two Captains dispatched, along with other combat personnel.
…
When Yoshio came out of the First Division, he saw Rukia, who had been waiting anxiously.
Yoshio quickly walked over.
"Rukia, have you been waiting anxiously?"
"Lieutenant Yoshio?" Rukia saw Yoshio finally come out and eagerly asked: "How is Renji?"
"Don't worry, the Hueco Mundo Dispatch Team just scattered during battle; they haven't been declared dead. We're already considering forming a second dispatch team, and this time we'll send two Captains together. Rest assured, we'll definitely bring Renji and the others back."
Yoshio comforted Rukia, then whispered: "Watch your manners; your brother is here too."
Rukia paused, then noticed Kuchiki Byakuya walking out from behind them, along with her Captain Jūshirō Ukitake.
Kuchiki Byakuya walked straight past her, as if he hadn't seen her.
Meanwhile, Jūshirō Ukitake came over and said in surprise: "Rukia, what are you doing here?"
"It's like this, Captain Ukitake..." Before Rukia could speak, Yoshio quickly explained.
"When the Jigokuchō delivered the message, I was discussing something with Rukia, so she inadvertently learned about the Hueco Mundo Dispatch Team. She's worried about Lieutenant Kaien, so she came over."
He didn't mention Renji.
"Captain!" Rukia asked again, "I heard from Lieutenant Yoshio that a second Hueco Mundo Dispatch Team is being formed, right?"
"That's true," Ukitake said with some concern, "but my body can't handle going to Hueco Mundo."
"Captain, you should rest more," Rukia said, then bravely volunteered, "But I want to join the second dispatch team too!"
"?" Ukitake was startled and immediately refused: "No! Hueco Mundo is too dangerous; it's not suitable for you! Besides, your brother won't allow it!"
"But we're survivors who directly confronted that Menos Grande; we have a responsibility in this! And Lieutenant Kaien is lost in Hueco Mundo; how can we stand by?"
"This is absolutely not happening." Jūshirō Ukitake's attitude was very firm. He said: "You're a junior that Kaien values; I absolutely can't let anything happen to you."
Moreover, Rukia was a member of the Kuchiki Family; if something really happened to her, the Kuchiki Family wouldn't let it go.
"I think this is better."
Yoshio couldn't help but advise at this point:
"If you insist on going, convince your brother first. If even Captain Kuchiki doesn't agree to you going to Hueco Mundo, then even if Captain Ukitake agrees, it'll be hard for you to join the Hueco Mundo Dispatch Team."
"But..." Rukia hesitated. Although she had gotten some information from Yoshio and knew her brother still cared about her, she was still a bit afraid to explain to Kuchiki Byakuya.
"Yoshio is right." Ukitake also thought this was a good idea, because in his view, Kuchiki Byakuya wouldn't allow his sister to go to a dangerous world like Hueco Mundo.
"Then I'll head back to my Squad. Captain Ukitake, Rukia, I hope to see you both soon."
Yoshio saw Aizen come out too, so he bid farewell to the two and quickly walked to Aizen's side.
The two headed toward the Fifth Division.
On the way, Yoshio couldn't help but say: "Looks like White caused trouble again."
"It's just a minor matter."
Aizen said indifferently, which surprised Yoshio a bit.
He had originally thought Aizen would take the opportunity to stir things up, but now, from Aizen's tone, he seemed uninterested in Soul Society's operation this time.
"Anyway..."
Aizen gave Yoshio a meaningful look and said: "From now on, you'll be staying in Hueco Mundo, so I'll leave the Shinigami in Hueco Mundo entirely to you to handle. How about that?"
"You're really entrusting them completely to me?" Yoshio saw Aizen's look and felt something was off, but...
Having him take charge of Las Noches now... wasn't impossible.
"This matter isn't worth caring about anyway. Whether they kill White or White steps on their bones to advance—for us... it's just a trivial thing."
Aizen said softly: "Yoshio-kun, from now on, you'll use Las Noches as a base, gather other Menos Grande, and form our legion."