Chapter 420: Werewolf
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto began by summarizing the consequences of the recent war and the potential chain reactions that might follow. After outlining the post-war arrangements, he turned his gaze toward Gin Ichimaru.
"Lieutenant Gin Ichimaru."
Gin immediately lowered his head and responded respectfully, his tone calm and composed.
"Yes."
Before the Captain-Commander, he maintained complete decorum, not causing even the slightest embarrassment for Masatsuki Aozaki.
Yamamoto gave a satisfied nod before asking,
"Are you willing to take on the role of Captain of the 9th Division?"
The question immediately drew many gazes toward the hospital beds where Kensei Muguruma and Love Aikawa lay.
During the brutal battle, both had sustained critical injuries. Their Saketsu and Hakusui were damaged, and even the core of their Reiatsu and their souls suffered severe trauma. Despite Retsu Unohana’s personal treatment, she couldn’t fully heal them.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi had replaced several of their damaged organs using artificial organ technology. However, that was merely a life-saving stopgap, insufficient to restore them to their former peak condition.
Faced with this reality, Kensei and Love, though reluctant, took the initiative to submit resignation requests, choosing to step down from frontline duty and retreat to a supporting role.
In response to Yamamoto’s inquiry, Gin Ichimaru glanced at Masatsuki Aozaki. A faint smile flickered in his eyes as he gave a slight nod.