Seeing that the other party put forward such an outrageous condition, Yamamoto's face became very heavy. He turned his head and glanced at Yamabuki Haruto out of the corner of his eye, asking for Yamabuki Haruto's opinion.
Yamabuki Haruto's expression remained unchanged, and he even smiled. "Everyone, I don't think there's anything wrong with these conditions. After all, everyone here is thinking about their own interests. Holding the sharp sword of the Gotei 13 in our hands is certainly reassuring, and we naturally have to fight for our own interests. Now that you've stated your conditions, isn't it time to hear ours?"
The great sage sitting at the highest seat slammed the table and said, "This is already the best treatment the Central Forty-Six has given you. Don't be ungrateful. Remember, you are the ones asking us for favors! If the Central Forty-Six doesn't recognize the status of the Gotei 13, you are nothing but a bunch of bandits!"
This sentence hit Yamamoto's sore spot.
Indeed, if there hadn't been a time traveler like Yamabuki Haruto, the old man would have made some compromises, and there was nothing he could do about it.
The most impressive chapter is the one where Rukia Kuchiki is executed.
It was indeed a grave sin to transmit the spiritual power of the god of death to ordinary people, but it was not a crime worthy of being put to death in that manner.
Aizen issued orders in the name of the Central Forty-sixth Office, because he knew that as long as the Central Forty-sixth Office made a decision, even the captain-in-chief had no right to change it.
"Don't be anxious, sages. We have gathered here today to make this matter clear. Moreover, it's not just you and me here. The heads of the major nobles in Soul Society are also here. You might as well listen to my conditions. Don't worry, they are not too outrageous." Yamabuki Haruto gave Captain Yamamoto a reassuring look.
These high-ranking adults thought they had already won the battle. They had already made up their minds. No matter what Yamabuki Haruto said, they would not agree and insisted on their own opinions. In order to achieve their goal, Yamamoto would definitely compromise with them.
Although these people act in a pedantic way, they are definitely masters at fighting for power and profit. Everyone is calculating how to gain more benefits for themselves.
Yamabuki Haruto cleared his throat and stated his requests one by one.
"First, the Gotei 13 will not accept the authority of anyone else. Be it the Central Forty-Six Chambers or the Five Great Nobles, you are not qualified. The Gotei 13 has only one leader, and that is Yamamoto Shigekuni."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room was in an uproar.
"Dream on! If you don't accept the jurisdiction of the Central Forty-Sixth Chamber, you will leave here right now. This is the Soul Society, this is the Central Forty-Sixth Chamber. Rules are followed here. Do you think you can act lawlessly? Impossible!"
Not only the great sage, but the other forty sages also criticized it, saying that it was impossible.
The reason they agreed to the establishment of the Gotei 13 was to gain more benefits from it. If the Gotei 13 got out of their control, that would be disastrous!
What people in high positions can't tolerate most is someone or something being out of their control, which brings them an unspeakable sense of fear.
"Quiet, quiet, I haven't finished yet, this is just the first one." Yamabuki Haruto said with a smile.
"Secondly, we have a very complete system for selecting captains of the Gotei 13. In the Gotei 13, we only consider ability, not background. As long as you have the ability, even a commoner from Rukongai can sit as captain. Furthermore, the selection process for the Gotei 13 captains will never be interfered with by the Central Forty-Six Chambers or the Five Great Nobles."
"Third, the selection of members of the Gotei 13 will not be based on family background. Even an ordinary commoner can become a member of the Gotei 13 as long as he has sufficient ability. Furthermore, I suggest that commoners without noble status be given the status of lower nobles after they officially become members of the Gotei 13."
"Fourth, if a member of the Gotei 13 commits a crime, they will be punished internally by the Gotei 13. We will establish a very comprehensive punishment plan. The Central Forty-Six shall not interfere."
"Fifth, the Central Forty-Six must provide the Gotei 13 with substantial material support annually, and this support must be prioritized. Otherwise, the Gotei 13 may choose not to protect the Central Forty-Six."
"The above are my requirements. If there is anything that needs to be supplemented in the future, we will add it at any time." After Yamabuki Haruto finished speaking, the forty-six sages in the Central Forty-six Room burst into laughter.
What kind of sweet dream is this kid having?
Not to mention the Central 46th Room, even Yamamoto's eyes when looking at Yamabuki Haruto became very strange. Aren't we going too far?
If the Central Office 46 agreed to Yamabuki Haruto's request, it would be like personally establishing an institution with power almost surpassing that of the Central Office 46.
How could they possibly agree to these old men who value power more than their own lives?
Yamabuki Haruto still looked at these important figures with a smile on his face.
"This is impossible! We cannot agree to any of the five conditions you proposed." The great sage said loudly.
Tsunayashiro Fuka was about to cover her face.
Brother, is this what you call negotiation?
This is called robbery!
These old guys might be corrupt when it comes to their work, but when it comes to vying for power and profit, they're each more shrewd than the other. Do you think they're fools? How could they possibly agree to such an outrageous request?
Yamabuki Haruto looked at these important people quietly: "In other words, you all disagree with my request, right?"
The great sage sitting at the highest point shouted sternly, "Of course I disagree. Without rules, there is no order. Look at the rules you've established. What kind of rules do you think we are? Do you think we are nothing?"
Yamabuki Haruto hurriedly explained, "Of course I don't treat you like nothing... I just treat you like garbage!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the forty-six old men present fell silent for a moment, their faces flushed with anger.
"Someone! Someone! Get these bastards out! Get them out!!!"
But no guard came.
Yamabuki Haruto looked at these old men leisurely: "I forgot to tell you, when we came here, we had already cleared out all the guards. Since you don't agree to our demands, there's nothing we can do. Are the negotiations broken down? Captain, please draw out your Ryūjin Jakka and destroy Seireitei directly! This kind of place is not worth our protection!"
There was a gleam of light in Yamamoto's eyes, and he drew out Ryūjin Jakka without saying a word!
"Swastika..."
The air in the chamber grew heavy, humid with oppressive heat that seemed to seep from the very walls. Yamamoto's spiritual pressure, already a suffocating force, intensified a hundredfold as the ancient blade shuddered in his hand. The whisper of the sealed name, "Swastika..." was enough. The temperature in the room skyrocketed, and the sages of the Central 46 began to sweat profusely, not from fear, but from the raw, physical heat. Their carefully maintained decorum broke down instantly.
"Stop! Are you insane?!" the great sage shrieked, scrambling to his feet. "You would burn Seireitei to the ground?!"
The ground beneath them began to crack, and wisps of smoke curled up from the stone floor. Yamamoto's glare, a searing look of barely contained fury, was a direct and final answer. He was ready to do it. He was ready to destroy everything to prove his point. Yamabuki Haruto's smile widened. He had calculated correctly; they would never call this bluff.
"I will give you five seconds to rethink our demands," Yamabuki Haruto said, his voice calm amidst the inferno that was starting to form. "Five... four..."
The panic was palpable. These were not warriors. They were politicians and bureaucrats who had never known true danger. To them, the hollows and other threats were abstract concepts that the Shinigami handled for them. But this was real. The heat was real. The cracks in the floor were real. Yamamoto's fury was real.
"We agree! We agree to your terms!" the great sage screamed, falling to his knees. "Anything! Just stop this! We will accept your terms!"
The other sages, equally terrified, began to nod and voice their agreement in a chaotic chorus.
"Very good," Yamabuki Haruto said, and Yamamoto's spiritual pressure immediately receded, though the intense heat still lingered in the air. The old men and women collapsed into their chairs, shivering with relief.
"You've made the right decision," Yamabuki Haruto concluded, his tone once again friendly and confident. "The Gotei 13 and the Central 46 will now begin a new era of cooperation, for the good of Soul Society."
The negotiation was over. The Gotei 13 had won. And Yamabuki Haruto's gamble had paid off, securing the organization's complete independence in a single, terrifying gambit.