Chapter 43: Graduation Application
That evening...
Behind Seireitei's west gate, at Shin'ō Academy.
In a lavish dormitory, Masatsuki Aozaki informed Rangiku Matsumoto and Gin Ichimaru of his decision to apply for early graduation.
"This year? At a time like this? Why would the Captain-Commander give such an order?"
Rangiku's expression tensed as she processed his words.
"Isn't this too dangerous?" Gin added, his tone heavy with concern.
Unlike the carefree Rangiku, Gin had been closely following the situation outside. Captain-Commander Yamamoto's decision was so shocking that he could hardly believe it.
They had only just taken down a captain-level Shinigami from the rebel forces—there was no way the Tsunayashiro Clan would let that slide.
Looking at Masatsuki, who sat cross-legged on the floor with a calm and amiable smile, anyone who didn't know better would think he was about to go on vacation.
This... this idiot!
"This isn't the right time to graduate. Why don't you just come up with an excuse to refuse the Captain-Commander?" Gin suggested. "You're unreliable most of the time anyway—just make something up, and he'll probably buy it."