“Dong dong.”
After knocking on the door, Juebu Chojiro directly opened the room door.
It could be seen that Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni had great trust in Juebu Chojiro.
“Captain Commander, Fourth Division Vice-Captain, Genji Takamitsu has arrived!”
“I know! You may leave.”
“Yes!”
With Juebu Chojiro's departure, only Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni remained in the room, sitting behind his desk!
As well as Genji Takamitsu standing in the center of the room!
At this moment, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's gaze remained fixed on the documents on his desk, paying no attention to Genji Takamitsu who had just entered the room.
Perhaps because neither of them spoke, the atmosphere in the room became rather strange!
Genji Takamitsu understood Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's actions.
After all, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's disregard was a display of the authority of a superior over an inferior.
Of course, more importantly, the potential that Genji Takamitsu presented to the outside world, while very outstanding and talented, was still not enough for Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni to take notice.
To Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, who had existed for a thousand years, he had seen many geniuses!
Therefore, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, who prioritized the work of the Soul Society, did not immediately turn his attention to Genji Takamitsu.
As he signed his name on the last document, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni finally looked directly at Genji Takamitsu standing in the center of the room.
“Captain Commander!”
When Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's gaze swept over Genji Takamitsu, he respectfully bowed to him.
Genji Takamitsu had genuine respect for Captain Commander Yamamoto, who had dedicated his life to the Soul Society.
Although Genji Takamitsu also looked down upon some of his stubborn and inflexible ways!
“Genji Takamitsu, Captain Unohana has already told me about your achievements during your time as acting Fourth Division Vice-Captain! Your talent has indeed been a great help to the entire Soul Society! I thank you on behalf of the Shinigami fighting on the front lines!”
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's words startled Genji Takamitsu, but he quickly replied, “Captain Commander, there is no need for such praise. These are all things I should be doing! After all, this is also my responsibility as a member of the Fourth Division!”
“Hmph!”
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni snorted coldly, he had seen through such formulaic words long ago!
“There’s no need to say such things in front of me! It’s all just lip service!”
Seeing through by Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, Genji Takamitsu did not feel any shame, just smiled.
Although it is said that "seeing through but not saying through" is a virtue, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was not that kind of person!
Then, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni continued, “Forget it! I didn’t call you here for this! Regarding the defection of Urahara Kisuke and Yoruichi Shihōin … what do you think?”
Genji Takamitsu was surprised that Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni would ask him such a question, but he did not intend to answer it.
“Why would Captain Commander ask me such a question? I think this is not something a person of my level should know, is it?”
Genji Takamitsu knew that this was Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's way of testing him, so, to avoid any accidents, he followed the principle of "less said, less wrong" and threw the question back to Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni.
Then, he heard Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni say, “According to Captain Unohana's report, you are already qualified to be a vice-captain! So, Genji, as a future vice-captain, you should have such awareness!”
“That's in the future! Right now, I'm still just an acting vice-captain, right?!” Genji Takamitsu said with a grin.
For a moment, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was speechless.
Indeed, "not in the position, not to think about the affairs," this truth Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni still knew!
Therefore, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni saw through the meaning behind Genji Takamitsu's words!
However, seeing through it did not mean that Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni would give up testing Genji Takamitsu.
“Is that so? Then, Genji, as their friend, what is your opinion on this matter?”
Since approaching it from an official perspective had no effect, he would try a different angle!
And this time, Genji Takamitsu really had no reason not to answer.
After all, as their friend, it was impossible for him to have no opinion on this matter!
It's just that the person asking the question was the Captain Commander of the Gotei 13, the protectors of the Soul Society.
Then... the answer needs to be carefully considered!
After thinking for a while, Genji Takamitsu looked up at Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's gaze.
“Without discussing whether they really defected, I think we should at least analyze the possibilities!”
“Then tell me your analysis, Genji Takamitsu!”
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni looked at Genji Takamitsu with a rather interesting expression.
Thus, under the gaze of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's rather profound eyes, Genji Takamitsu began his defense... no, analysis!
“First, I want to express that both Urahara Kisuke and Yoruichi Shihōin have normal thinking abilities! According to some previous investigations, we haven’t found any influence that could have affected the brains of those involved in this event!”
“So, that means, without their minds being influenced by external factors, they made the decision to leave the Soul Society!”
Here, Genji Takamitsu did not use the word "defection" because the nature of this matter had not been determined!
And Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni did not pay much attention to Genji Takamitsu's clever use of language. He was interested in the entire event!
Seeing that Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni did not overly correct these details, Genji Takamitsu knew that this event, which was labeled as "defection" in the original story, seemed to have a turning point.
“From this, there are two possible speculations!”
Genji Takamitsu continued, “First, the reason they left the Soul Society is that this incident forced them to leave!”
“Second, they really did defect!”
“Oh? It seems that as their friend, you also consider the possibility of their defection?” Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni said with some surprise.
Genji Takamitsu smiled and said, “As Captain Commander said, it is just a possibility!”
“Based on my analysis, since their minds were not influenced, in your opinion, Captain Commander, what is the probability of them defecting of their own free will?”
Hearing Genji Takamitsu's question, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni fell silent for a moment, his thoughts unknown!
Just when Genji Takamitsu thought that Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni wasn't going to answer, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's slightly low voice sounded in the room!
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