Chapter 29: I Can See the Future!
Upon arriving, Shiba Kaien immediately sought out his Thirteenth Division members to understand the situation.
After learning the details, Shiba Kaien couldn't help but look at Gilgamesh with a trembling gaze.
In fact, as soon as he arrived, Shiba Kaien had noticed Gilgamesh.
There was no other way; Gilgamesh was simply too dazzling, instantly noticeable even in a crowd.
But he never expected Gilgamesh to possess Captain-level Reiatsu; although his division members weren't sure, how could he not be certain?
Without hesitation, Shiba Kaien's face broke into a hearty smile, and he walked straight toward Gilgamesh.
He knew that people from other divisions would soon arrive, and it might even be the Captains of those divisions.
So he wanted to leave a good impression on Gilgamesh before they arrived, preferably to directly recruit Gilgamesh and secure him for his division upon graduation.
No matter where, talent is always the most important thing.
Watching Shiba Kaien walk towards him, Gilgamesh immediately saw through his thoughts.
Actually, Gilgamesh had always had an idea about the Shiba Family, one of the former Five Great Noble Houses, now fallen and removed from the list of Five Great Noble Houses.
However, the Shiba Family's foundation as one of the Five Great Noble Houses still existed.
This foundation was a foundation of bloodline.
The descendants of the Five Great Noble Houses often possessed extraordinary Reiatsu from birth.
This was no exception in the Shiba Family.
The current head of the family, Shiba Kaien, the head of the branch family, Shiba Isshin, and the protagonist of 'Shinigami,' Kurosaki ichigo—all of them possessed extraordinary Reiatsu and Captain-level strength.
Originally, Gilgamesh was still wondering how to get in touch with the Shiba Family.
He didn't expect Shiba Kaien to come to him.
His wine-red eyes flickered slightly, and Gilgamesh thought to himself, 'You want to poach me, but you don't know that I also want to poach people from your family.'
Gilgamesh didn't have any immediate plans for Shiba Kaien.
Although he was indeed exceptionally talented and might already possess Captain-level strength at this time.
However, Shiba Kaien was a person who valued loyalty and friendship, putting his comrades above everything else.
It would be almost impossible to poach such a person from the Thirteenth Division, unless there was some major upheaval, such as all the members of the Thirteenth Division dying.
However, his younger brother and sister, as well as the head of the branch family, Shiba Isshin, could be worth a try.
Although Shiba Isshin was currently the Captain of the Tenth Division, in the original plot, he later gave up his Captain position and moved to the Human World, changing his name to Kurosaki Isshin.
At this moment, Shiba Kaien, under the gaze of everyone present, walked directly in front of Gilgamesh.
Just as he was about to greet him, he met Gilgamesh's wine-red eyes.
To be honest, it was Shiba Kaien's first time seeing such beautiful, jewel-like wine-red eyes.
But Shiba Kaien didn't care about this beauty; instead, he felt pity from those wine-red eyes.
'He's pitying me?'
Shiba Kaien was stunned.
He didn't know why Gilgamesh would pity him.
He also didn't know why he cared so much about Gilgamesh's pity.
"Lean closer."
Gilgamesh's voice suddenly rang out.
If it were any other person he met for the first time who said that to him, Shiba Kaien would certainly not listen.
But now, as if by some strange impulse, he leaned in and listened.
Immediately, he heard Gilgamesh softly say something in his ear: "I can see the future."
These short six words caused Shiba Kaien's pupils to suddenly constrict, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
Before Shiba Kaien could speak, a loud commotion erupted again at the scene.
"Oh my god, that's a Captain's Haori!"
"It's Captain Shiba of the Tenth Division!"
"Is he also here for Gilgamesh?"
Listening to the commotion, Shiba Kaien tried to calm himself down, but the hearty smile he had at first could no longer be seen on his face, and he said seriously, "I hope you can join the Thirteenth Division after graduation."
"I promise you, as long as you join the Thirteenth Division, you can directly become the Third Seat."
Shiba Kaien's words brought the atmosphere at the scene to a new climax.
Before Gilgamesh could respond, Shiba Isshin's voice rang out, saying, "It seems he's the owner of that Reiatsu from earlier, then."
Saying that, Shiba Isshin immediately used Shunpo to appear in front of Gilgamesh, and with a frivolous expression, he said to Gilgamesh, "How about it, do you want to come to my Tenth Division?"
"You see, I'm a Captain, and my personal invitation shows great sincerity."
After a pause, Shiba Isshin's expression became serious, and he continued, "I can also promise you that as long as you join the Tenth Division, I will definitely recommend you to the Captain Commander, so you can become a Lieutenant on the day you join the division."
The appointment of a Lieutenant requires the Captain Commander's approval.
The appointment of a Captain is even more cumbersome, requiring not only the Captain Commander's approval but also the approval of the Central 46.
However, usually, as long as the Captain Commander agrees, the Central 46 will also agree.
Shiba Isshin's words were like a bomb, instantly causing the entire scene to erupt.
Lieutenant—that was a goal they considered their life's effort, yet Gilgamesh could achieve it even before entering the academy; comparing oneself to others truly was infuriating.
After Shiba Isshin finished speaking, his gaze subconsciously fell on his nephew beside him.
He understood Shiba Kaien's personality very well and knew that he definitely wouldn't give up.
But that glance made Shiba Isshin freeze.
Because Shiba Kaien seemed not to have heard him, his expression was heavy, his brows tightly furrowed, as if deep in thought about something.
What's going on?
Shiba Isshin was about to ask when he heard an old but powerful voice ring out, saying, "The exam is still ongoing; all irrelevant personnel, retreat! Do not interfere with the exam!"
The owner of this voice did not show himself, but merely by his voice, the examinees present felt a sense of dread.
And Shiba Isshin and Shiba Kaien naturally knew who the owner of the voice was; their expressions immediately became solemn, and without hesitation, they directly exited the examination area.
Yoruichi Shihouin, who was in Gilgamesh's arms, also had a solemn expression; she hadn't expected Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni to come as well.
While she could ignore Shiba Kaien and Shiba Isshin, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was a different matter.
Yoruichi Shihouin had no intention of telling Gilgamesh her true identity yet.
After all, her true identity involved many complications, and one misstep could implicate Gilgamesh.
The Kingdom of Uruk had just begun, and if Gilgamesh were implicated, it would inevitably affect the development of the Kingdom of Uruk, which was definitely unacceptable.
Without hesitation, Yoruichi Shihouin immediately jumped onto Gilgamesh's shoulder and whispered in his ear, "I have something to do; I'll leave for a bit."
With that, without waiting for Gilgamesh's reaction, she directly jumped to the ground, darted into the crowd, and disappeared.
Gilgamesh's expression remained as usual, without the slightest change.
Soon, under the proctors' maintenance of order, the examination area returned to normal.
The second round of Kido talent testing officially began.
End of Chapter