Chapter 139: Examiner Kensei Muguruma
"The Captain's exam will begin shortly. Captains, please enter."
Chōjirō Sasakibe, usually a stern Lieutenant, now assumed the role of an equally serious assistant to the examiner. With a firm push, he opened the doors to the 1st Division's outdoor training grounds and stepped inside.
"Since everyone's here, take your seats. The exam is about to begin."
As the group entered, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto followed in from behind, waving a hand toward the standing captains.
One by one, the captains took their seats—except for one, who stepped forward.
Yamamoto nodded at the approaching figure.
"Kensei Muguruma, you will be the examiner for this test."
"Remember, cheating is strictly forbidden."
"Anyone caught violating the rules will be disqualified, and the examiner will face consequences as well. Don't even think about bending the rules."
"With all the captains watching, there's no chance of deception."
"This exam is meant to evaluate the candidate's strength. Unless absolutely necessary, avoid any actions that could result in severe injury or death."