Yamamoto Genryūsai, accompanied by Yamabuki, Shihōin Chika, and Saitō Furōfushi, swaggered up to Central 46.
"Halt! Hand over your swords!" Two guards, armed with six-foot iron staves, blocked their path.
This was an ancient rule; even the Tsunayashiro Head had to surrender his sword when entering.
Yamabuki didn't waste words on these small fry and directly unleashed his spiritual pressure.
Although his spiritual pressure wasn't yet Captain-level, it was more than double that of a Vice-Captain, and these third-rate nobodies naturally couldn't withstand it, collapsing to the ground, foaming at the mouth!
Holy crap!
Shihōin Chika's expression was extremely strange.
No one had dared to make a move in Central 46 for a thousand years!
Are you sure this is a negotiation?
Why does this feel like bandits invading a village?
"Everyone, unleash your spiritual pressure! Push forward!" Yamabuki said.
Although Yamamoto didn't know what Yamabuki was up to, he trusted him implicitly, and his spiritual pressure, like a volcanic eruption, instantly burst forth!
Then, Saitō Furōfushi, that lawless girl, also unleashed her Captain-level spiritual pressure!
Shihōin Chika swallowed hard. Forget it, since they were already standing together, they'd definitely be considered accomplices, so he might as well unleash his spiritual pressure too!
Four Captain-level powerhouses simultaneously releasing their spiritual pressure was like the end of the world for these ordinary soldiers of Central 46; they didn't even have the right to approach, collapsing to the ground in painful struggles.
The forty-six high-and-mighty Great Sages felt these four abnormally terrifying spiritual pressures and thought a Vasto Lorde had come for revenge. Some sat frozen, scared out of their wits and wetting themselves, some prepared to flee, and others simply rolled their eyes; the scene was pure chaos!
Yamabuki arrived at the main entrance of Central 46. Further inside, he could see those old geezers.
"Captain-Commander, be arrogant, be overbearing!" Yamabuki whispered.
"Hmm!" Yamamoto responded, pushing the door open, and a scorching, violent spiritual pressure poured in with it: "Yamamoto Genryūsai, here to pay a visit!"
However, what greeted his eyes was a disorganized rabble.
The Sages of Central 46 stared blankly at the Gotei 13, realizing it wasn't a Vasto Lorde attack after all!
Ahem! Calm down, calm down!
Within a second or two, these old farts regained their high-and-mighty demeanor.
The Tsunayashiro Head inwardly cursed, "Holy crap," thinking, "What are you guys doing? You're here to ask them for a favor, but you're acting like bandits entering a city!"
"If I hadn't recognized your spiritual pressures beforehand, I would have run away by now!"
"And you're carrying swords!"
"Don't you know you're not allowed to carry swords when meeting Central 46?"
"Shihōin Chika!!!"
"They don't understand these rules, but don't you?"
"Couldn't you have taught them?"
"Now what do we do?!"
"Forget negotiating, we might even be thrown out directly!"
The Tsunayashiro Head was drenched in sweat, trying to formulate a response.
The old farts sitting on the high platform had already begun to make trouble. "You made us look so bad, how can we let you off easy?"
"Central 46's rules forbid carrying swords. Shihōin Chika, didn't you tell them?"
Shihōin Chika gave up, thinking, "Whatever."
"It's your rule that swords aren't allowed in Central 46, but it's our rule in the Gotei 13 that our swords are never to leave our side. By what right do your rules govern us?" Yamabuki said coldly.
Although the other party sat in a higher position, the aura emanating from him made it seem as if he was looking down on these old men.
For a moment, he actually suppressed them, making them gasp for breath.
"How audacious! Who are you? How dare you be so presumptuous!"
Yamamoto said coldly, "This is the Vice-Captain of the First Division of the Gotei 13, and also the Chief of Staff of the Gotei 13, Yamabuki."
"Hmm???"
"When did I become the Chief of Staff of the Gotei 13? How come I don't know? Did the Captain give me a temporary promotion?"
"So happy!"
"Does this mean my retirement fund will be higher?"
The Tsunayashiro Head was completely stunned.
Central 46 had existed for countless years, representing the interests of all nobles, and for many years, no one had dared to challenge their authority.
Even these arrogant nobles had slowly grown accustomed to being suppressed by Central 46's power.
These big brothers really aren't giving any face at all!
"Now, I entrust this Chief of Staff of the Gotei 13 to speak on my behalf," Yamamoto said.
"Old Man, well done!"
The Tsunayashiro Head's eyes also became very strange. He had thought this young man was just an ordinary subordinate, but he never expected his status in the Gotei 13 to be so high!
To be able to negotiate with Central 46 on behalf of the Captain-Commander in such a setting!
He had misjudged him!
At this moment, the Great Sage sitting at the very top spoke: "You are not nobles, so you may temporarily disregard Central 46's rules. I will not blame you. Now, let's discuss the main topic, which is the establishment of the Gotei 13."
This was the real business.
"We have understood the structure of the Gotei 13, and for Soul Society, this is indeed a good thing. As long as you agree to the following conditions, Central 46 will recognize the official status of the Gotei 13 and will provide you with a large amount of resources to protect Seireitei," the Great Sage said.
"First, the supreme command of the Gotei 13 must be handed over to Central 46, and you are absolutely not allowed to resist Central 46's orders."
"Second, the Gotei 13 must obey the commands of the Five Great Noble Clans, but when the commands of the Five Great Noble Clans and Central 46 conflict, Central 46's commands must take precedence."
"Third, among the thirteen squads, five Captains must be appointed by each of the Five Great Noble Clans."
"Fourth, all members of the Gotei 13 must be recruited from the nobility; commoners from Rukongai are not allowed."
"Fifth, the selection of Captains must be approved by Central 46."
"The above five points are all the conditions for Central 46 to recognize the Gotei 13."
Yamamoto's face was very grim, and his spiritual pressure fluctuated.
You call this cooperation?
Is this damn cooperation?
This is a damn slave contract!
Once these conditions are agreed to, the Gotei 13 will from then on become a dog in the hands of the nobles; they will make you bite whoever they want, and you won't even have the right to resist.
Yamabuki was not surprised by the five conditions proposed by these old fuddy-duddies. Referring to the Gotei 13 a thousand years later, although not all five conditions above were implemented, the Gotei 13 was indeed governed by Central 46.
It seems that if he hadn't been involved, the Captain-Commander must have made some compromises to protect Soul Society.
But now it was different.
Move aside, I'm about to show off!
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