Chapter 216 215: As Captain

“What qualities does a good leader need?”

Aizen Sosuke put down the pen and paper in his hand, raised his head halfway, and showed a rather surprised expression.

In the team building of the third division, the captain's office.

At this time, Kira Izuru, who was standing in front of him, looked embarrassed, his eyes lowered and whispering inaudibly, as if he felt a little regret for his actions.

But there is no way.

When you need to be tough like this, you still have to straighten your back to some extent.

"Well... Regarding this, I would like to know Captain Aizen's thoughts."

A little bit sudden.

"Kira-kun, did you suddenly encounter something troublesome?"

Aizen Sosuke's tone was gentle, and he completely put down the things in his hands at this moment.

Even if you don't have the intention to devote yourself to talking to someone - just putting down what you are doing is enough to make people feel "serious".

Kira Izuru lowered his eyes and hesitated for a while.

Finally, he explained in a low voice.

"I see, because the vice-captain's internal small meeting raised this issue and asked you to think for yourself and draw corresponding conclusions..."

It's really surprising that there is such an issue.

But if you think about it carefully, since you are already the vice-captain, it is reasonable to care about these things.

After thinking, Aizen asked softly.

"Who is the current Chairman of the Vice-Captains Committee?"

"This spring, it will be Senior Sparrow..."

"Haha, since it's that person, it's normal to have these more profound questions."

After all, he is a heavyweight who follows Shigekuni Yamamoto Genryusai.

Whether it is sense of responsibility or ability, they are not on the same level as other vice-captains.

Judging from the other party's knowledge and identity, it is completely impossible to say, like Kusuka Yazenryu, 'Which restaurant in Seireitei has the best meatballs? ’ Such an outrageous and funny question.

Kira Izuru put his hands on both sides of his body, and his lips were tightly pursed at this moment. What stood out was that he felt uncomfortable and could not speak.

"I'm really sorry...Captain Aizen, but I really have no one to discuss with..."

Kira Izuru, who has a gloomy personality, doesn't have many friends.

There are only a few people who can talk to each other - and among them, Abarai Renji is not good at using his brain, and Hinamori Momo is almost as confused as him.

Rangiku Matsumoto might have something to say, but this guy is absent today...

"You don't have to be so formal, Kira-kun. You and I are originally the captain and deputy of the team. It would be better to say that when this kind of issue is involved, you should come to me to discuss it."

The so-called captain is supposed to guide the direction of his team members.

"I'd rather say I'm happy that you can come to me to discuss this matter, Kira-kun."

He sat up slightly and seemed to want to say something.

But soon, Aizen chose to stand up and walked around behind the desk.

Pour a cup of warm tea for Kira Izuru.

"Ah! Well, don't bother you..."

"Sit down, Kira-kun."

He patted the other person's shoulder gently and gave him a calm and comforting look.

"We are very busy with official duties on weekdays. How about taking a short break and chatting with this incompetent captain like me?"

Kira Izuru, whose ears were already soft, could not say no words of rejection, so he could only reply nervously.

"I, I understand..."

"Drink the tea first. It will become bitter if it gets cold."

"Okay, okay..."

"How does it taste?"

"I... don't know how to drink."

After swallowing the tea, Kira Izuru forced a smile.

"Sorry, Captain Aizen. I wasted your mood..."

"It's nothing, Kira-kun."

Putting down the tea cup in his hand, Aizen's smile was extremely friendly.

"Tasting tea is an activity that requires attention and steps. It is normal for beginners to not experience the fun."

"But this statement is definitely not to deny Kira-kun's attempt. After all, the so-called people..."

"You always hide in your comfort zone subconsciously, right?"

Only move within artificially defined limits.

Everywhere his hands and feet touch are traces of familiarity.

There is no stranger at all, and naturally there will be no fear or uneasiness.

“The unknown brings fear, and things that cannot be seen or touched bring invisible pressure.”

"The way forward is unclear, the hands and feet that are stretched out cannot touch the real thing, and the fear hanging in the air can easily swallow up the sanity."

"But... I don't think it's a bad thing."

After all, vulgar people are the majority.

Soyousuke Aizen doesn't expect the consumables like the cornerstone to have this kind of awareness, so he behaves very tolerantly most of the time.

Creatures like ants.

Even if you are trapped in a cage for your whole life, what's the problem?

Only relatively speaking...

"I hope that truly talented people will not be limited by this instinctive comfort zone."

To have the courage to explore the unknown, you also need to be curious about the unknown.

in this way.

This is the answer given by Aizen.

"It's just like what you are doing now, Kira-kun."

Kira Izuru blinked his eyes in a daze, and it took a while before he reacted as if he was belatedly aware of it.

Therefore, can the compromising behavior I made in order not to lose face with the captain also be regarded as having "advantages"?

"Do you think this attempt will never make it to the stage?"

The idea of ​​being directly pierced into one's heart makes people somewhat nervous.

Kira Ihe lowered his head, his expression was nervous and embarrassed.

"No need to feel embarrassed, because this is also a reflection of character."

Aizen Sosuke's tone was a bit encouraging, and even the smile on his face became a little more subtle.

"It doesn't matter just a little bit, even insignificant. Being able to make changes, or even being willing to change your mind... Just doing this is enough."

A little star-sized flame is certainly small.

But this is enough. Aizen has already cultivated a towering tree, so he naturally understands the key points.

The most important thing is to have a thirst for knowledge.

"Kira-kun, this is the quality I think you need to master as a qualified leader."

"Of course, this aspect can also be expanded and described."

"So...let me think about it."

Straightening his body, Aizen cast his gaze out the window, the expression on his face as steady as his tone.

"As a leader, you need to set an example all the time."

Because of this, resting on your laurels is absolutely unacceptable.

"At the same time, you also need to understand your subordinates' thoughts and try to tolerate their flaws and shortcomings."

Like a burning person burning with the flames of revenge.

Like a gloomy man swallowing a black snake letter.

"At the same time, it is precisely because I am unable to do things that I am unable to do, that I need the help of others... By the way, Kira-kun."

"Indifference and simple aloofness cannot solve the problem. We must focus on the present."

"It's not a bad thing to be helped."

After all, finding like-minded partners is an exciting thing in itself.

After pondering for a moment, Aizen quickly changed from his 'sad and lost' expression.

Rarely, the prison master showed emotion on his face and said with a smile.

"Sorry...it seems like I said something difficult to understand."

Kira Izuru shook his head repeatedly.

"No, Captain Aizen. You have explained it clearly..."

He is not a stupid guy, and Kira Izuru himself admires Aizen greatly.

Now, of course, I have a deep understanding of these speeches.

"You answered my inner doubts, thank you Captain Aizen."

"It doesn't matter, it's enough if I can help Kira-kun."

Having said that.

Aizen Sosuke's expression changed slightly, and he was a little more curious at this moment.

——What do the other vice-captains think about this kind of thing?

…

"So, you want to know what are the qualifying qualities for me to be a leader?"

"That's right!"

Looking at Hinamori Momo with a determined expression in front of her, Arima Shizuya scratched the corner of his mouth, looking quite sad.

"Um...do you really want to ask me?"

Not to boast.

Among the Gotei 13, Arima Shizuo also believed that his laziness was on par with Kyōraku Shunsui.

"Obviously, I asked you to help with all the government affairs before. No matter how you think about it... you shouldn't be a qualified leader."

Learning from such a "responsible" guy, are you out of your mind, or am I awake?

Facing Arima Shizuya's self-deprecating behavior, Hinamori Momo looked completely unmoved.

She shook her head flatly, her tone not changing at all.

"Captain Arima is definitely not the frivolous person he appears to be."

"My impression is that Captain Arima is very patient and treats his team members equally."

"I will not treat them differently because of their strength and status. I will also worry about the affairs of the team and work hard to teach everyone some necessary knowledge and skills."

If I were to spread it out, I might not be able to finish it in a day or a night.

——Momo Hinamori gave Shizaya Arima this feeling at this moment!

My throat felt a little itchy, and I couldn't stop coughing twice.

"Ahem, cough...really?"

Tightening the blanket tightly, Arima Shizu also touched her sunken cheek, and the expression on her face became a little playful.

"Hinamori, are you so sure that what I said is revealed is my original appearance?"

Although saying this is a bit teasing.

But in one sense, it is also a ‘fact’ in another sense.

"Is there a possibility?"

"What I have shown so far is just a disguise to paralyze others."

"Actually, I'm just a dank and weird guy. Not only am I not so kind, I even like to do weird things..."

Not finished yet.

With a 'pop' sound, Hinamori Momo seemed to be unable to hold it in and burst out laughing.

The little girl reacted very quickly and adjusted herself almost in the blink of an eye.

"No, sorry! I didn't mean it!"

No no no.

Compared to apologizing, your attitude just now was a weirder reaction, right?

Seeing Arima Shizuya's suspicious expression, Hinamori Momo couldn't help but turn her head to the side.

Looking at the slight trembling of the shoulders, it was obvious that he could no longer hold his nerve at all.

"Hinamori?"

"Sorry... I shouldn't laugh."

"That's not the problem."

"I understand, I know what Captain Arima wants to say!"

Momo Hinamori, who was sitting upright, adjusted her expression by breathing, showing a serious look, and said in a sonorous tone at this moment.

"But I don't think Captain Arima is that kind of person."

"I have been following you for so many years, I can be sure... you are not the kind of person whose heart is so cold that no one can approach you."

"As for those messy things, there is no way to talk about them."

The attitude is very firm.

This made Arima Jing also think of the silly girl in the original book.

I don't know whether to say that she is too easy to deceive, or that Arima Jing has given too much care over the years...

While thinking about it, the person concerned can only purse his lips and sigh with a helpless expression.

"Really? Well... it's your business how you think about it."

The original intention was just to joke with others, but I didn't expect that I would become a joke instead.

This experience is really touching.

At the same time, Hinamori Momo, who was sitting in front of her, took a deep breath.

After carefully choosing her words, the girl raised her head again.

Although her eyes were still serious when she looked at Arima Shizuya at this moment, her tone was a little more gentle and soft.

"Actually... Captain Arima."

"I don't think I'm a very smart person."

"Xiao Bai said something similar before, thinking that people like me are easy to be deceived and then used."

"Although I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart, I think this is also true. I really don't think too much and it's easy to trust others."

"Maybe I was born without the ability to distinguish between good and bad, so my life so far has been a little uneasy..."

"But, in Captain Arima, I see other solutions."

The tone suddenly became high.

Hinamori Momo looked at Arima Shizuya, her eyes full of smiles.

"Captain Arima told me that the duty of the 5th Division is to make others feel at ease and to make them trust you sincerely."

"I have been constantly improving according to your philosophy... and I have also gained a lot in these years."

"For the first time, I know what it feels like to be trusted by others."

Here.

Raised his right hand and pointed to his chest.

"Every time someone thanks me, I can feel my heartbeat speeding up."

"That experience... is an unprecedented feeling. It even makes me think, 'It's great to be alive.'"

"I found the direction to survive because of Captain Arima's guidance."

So.

"I won't be suspicious, and I will definitely not believe these messed up things."

"And I will continue to improve!"

"Until, until..."

After choking for a moment, as if breaking through obstacles, Hinamori Momo couldn't help but straighten her upper body.

"I can become someone that Captain Arima can trust!"

"..."

Speechless.

No, to put it more deeply, Arima Shizuka felt the urge to look away.

I didn't expect that my behavior would have such a profound impact on the other party.

And now looking at that serious expression, the playful mood just now.

Now no matter what, it can no longer come to mind.

Slightly.

Somewhat ashamed...

While sighing lightly, Arima Shizuka turned around at this moment.

"Can I trust you? Well... it is indeed some progress."

"After all, if you were decades ago, you would definitely not say such a thing."

"Anyway, this courage is indeed commendable."

After realizing that she had said something rude, Hinamori Momo groaned for a while, trying to explain something.

But Arima Shizuka did not give this opportunity.

Shaking her head and waving her hands, like a weird old man driving away a naughty child.

In her tone, there was a bit of impatience.

"Okay, go back quickly. Now you are the temporary captain... The team can't do without you."

"As for the previous question, really..."

"Don't you already have the answer?"

Thousands of words were swallowed into the stomach, and there was no need to say anything more. Just stand up at this moment, pack your luggage solemnly.

Hinamori Momo turned and left.

What qualities does a qualified leader need?

For Hinamori Momo, that is to be a trustworthy person.

Yes.

That's all.