Chapter 311: Official Business
Tōshirō Hitsugaya’s promotion to Lieutenant was reported to the 1st Division that evening.
When news spread that Hitsugaya had mastered Bankai, most people reacted the same way Kisuke Urahara did—disbelief. It was hard to accept, but with the truth laid bare before them, they had no choice.
Just how many Captain-level combatants did the 11th Division have now?
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Inside the 1st Division barracks, within the Captain’s office, Chōjirō Sasakibe’s gaze unconsciously drifted toward the old man sitting beside him, looking completely at ease.
A trace of worry crossed his face as he spoke softly, "Genryūsai-sama, the power amassed within the 11th Division is far too great."
"Junior Masatsuki, Lieutenant Ichimaru, Lieutenant Zaraki, Lieutenant Hitsugaya, and Third Seat Mashiro Kuna..."
He paused, seemingly shaken by the sheer strength of that lineup, before continuing, "That’s five Captain-class individuals gathered within a single division—and that’s just among their own members."
"On top of that, there’s Third Seat Yoruichi and Fourth Seat While they’re not officially part of the 11th Division, they serve as Masatsuki’s personal guards."
"That makes seven Captain-level combatants in total."
"With power like this, they’ve already far surpassed what an ordinary division should possess."