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Chapter 56 Aizen: Can I join?
"Technology Development Bureau".
In the First Division Commander-in-Chief's office, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at the application form submitted by Shen Yi spread out in front of him, slowly read out the name, his tone carrying an emotion that Shen Yi could not fathom. He tapped his cane lightly on the ground, making a dull sound, and slowly raised his weathered eyes, landing on Shen Yi: "Kid, you've set up quite a mess."
"Captain, I just want to set up a laboratory..."
Shen Yi, who was summoned over, was somewhat uneasy. The last time he had a match with Yoruichi, he made too much noise, which resulted in the old man Yamamoto personally coming forward and, under the guise of teaching him, giving him a severe beating.
As for what Shen Yi learned, well, it's that swinging a sword with both hands to cut someone really hurts!
"snort."
Old man Yamamoto snorted, his expression revealing neither joy nor anger, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
The predecessor of the Gotei 13 was an assassin group. In that chaotic era, these first captains were all ruthless killers who carved out the foundation of Seireitei with their swords and blades. However, while they were good at killing, they were not good at managing.
Establishing a sustainable system is more difficult than winning a hundred battles. He created the True Spirit Arts Academy to select talents from the common people and weaken the nobles' monopoly on the power of death.
But that's all he can do. He can't push for further reforms. Those nobles control the economic lifeline of Seireitei. The Gotei 13 spend money on everything from food and drink to sleeping.
But now, a young upstart, along with two female captains, has quietly developed Spirit Rice and attracted a group of nobles to invest. In a ridiculous way, he has bypassed the control of the Central Bureau of 46 and created a research institution with independent funding.
After all, the Central 46th Bureau consisted of nobles, and in their view, this was a research institution they had invested in.
Take Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who is still in the Zerg hive, for example. Why is he ostracized by the Gotei 13? It's because although he can do scientific research, he can't provide them with funding.
The problem is that this means the Central 46th Bureau can only make money, but has no real power!
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni may not understand what capital is, but having lived for so many years, he can certainly see the significance behind this matter. After all, nobles don't understand scientific research; they can only invest money, wait for the technology to come out, and then make money.
The problem is that the one who truly controls the lifeline of the Technology Development Bureau is Shen Yi, the founder, and the Gotei 13 behind him.
To put it bluntly, this means that the Gotei 13 finally has an independent source of funding that doesn't have to depend on the nobility.
"Your application has been approved."
Old man Yamamoto spoke slowly, his tone carrying a seriousness Shen Yi had never heard before: "However, it's not the Technology Development Bureau."
Shen Yi was taken aback: "Huh?"
"It's the Central Institute of Technology."
Old man Yamamoto turned to the last page of the application, picked up his brush, and wrote a line of powerful characters on it.
"It's affiliated with the Gotei 13, but not subordinate to any of the divisions. As for its research focus, we'll need to add some more..."
He paused, looked up at Shen Yi, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips. "Death God's Slash Fist, Ghostly Walker, Spiritual Particle Technology, Soul Research—anything you can think of, we can do."
"It will be all right?"
Shen Yi took the application and looked at the still-wet ink on the comment, still somewhat dazed.
Zhenyang Institute of Technology?
Just by the name, you can tell that it's an academy on par with the True Central Academy of Spiritual Arts. Moreover, based on the technical requirements, the True Central Academy of Technology should be the superior of the True Central Academy of Spiritual Arts, since you don't know anything and there's no way you can join the Academy of Technology.
"It will be all right!"
"And what about the first principal...?"
Shen Yi looked at the old man Yamamoto, his meaning clear: I am definitely not suitable to be the principal, people will be dissatisfied, and I will not have any prestige.
Old man Yamamoto glared at him, slammed his cane down heavily, and said, "I know, get lost."
Shen Yi: ……
No, I'm the one who built this team for you, and I'm giving you the leadership position, and you're still giving me attitude?
Shen Yi walked out of the room indignantly, pondering how to handle the Zhenyang Institute of Technology. This mess had accidentally become too big, and he couldn't handle it all by himself.
How about we bring Hishin over as an assistant? Anyway, with Remy around, she should be able to live a few more years. We can also bring Rukia over, but that girl doesn't seem to be a research talent. Maybe we should send her to the Shinigami Academy to study.
In contrast to Shen Yi, who was still somewhat bewildered upon returning home, Ye Zhou Tong Sheng was quite excited after hearing the news. Her long purple hair swayed as she tapped her fingers, and she began to plan what equipment she should buy for her new laboratory.
"Shin-Central Institute of Technology, Xiao Yi, you're really riding high now."
Yoruichi put her hands behind her head and gave Shen Yi a thumbs up.
"No, when did I become a billionaire?"
Shen Yi glared at Yoruichi, feeling that the guy's occasional use of "Little Yi" was an attempt to subtly influence him and get him used to it. "And didn't you realize? Old man Yamamoto is trying to shift all the blame onto me."
The Technology Development Bureau was affiliated with the 13th Division, so the captain would always take the blame if anything happened. But now that it's an independent organization, he, the founder, has become the sole target.
If the research goes smoothly, that's fine, but if anything goes wrong, the Central Bureau of 46 will come to him first.
Only he possesses knowledge of another world; otherwise, even if a genius like Kisuke Urahara were here, he wouldn't dare say that his new project could make money.
"Ahem, the capable should do more work!"
Yoruichi coughed lightly. Anyway, all I'm responsible for is throwing money around; the rest is none of my business.
"It's a pity that Hiyori Sarugaki is too young, otherwise we could have asked her to come and help out."
Kiryuki said with a look of regret.
Shen Yi: ……
No, girl, are you serious? With Hiyo Sarugaki's personality that's no different from a monkey's, are you sure it's just a matter of age?
"What do you guys think of Lisa Yadomaru?"
Shen Yi stroked his chin. As a leader who cared about his subordinates, he felt that if he added more burdens to Zhibo Yixin, Zhibo Yixin might die from overwork. So he thought of his good friend, who was his benefactor, and he had to give him a good boost.
It's decided then and there! You're the perfect candidate for Vice President of the Shinigami Institute of Technology, Lisa Yadomaru!
The thought of getting revenge—no, I mean, repaying Yadomaru Lisa—made Shen Yi restless. He didn't even bother questioning the two women about why they kept coming to his house. He headed towards the Eighth Division, thinking that even if he couldn't recruit Yadomaru Lisa, Ise Nanao would do. They were both excellent tools!
"Captain Shen."
Just then, a gentle voice, but one that sent chills down Shen Yi's spine, rang out behind him.
Shen Yi turned his head and met a pair of eyes hidden behind his glasses.
His eyes were peaceful, and a perfectly timed smile played on his lips. Standing there, he exuded a gentle and comforting aura.
"Lieutenant Aizen? What's the matter?"
His tone was casual, but in his mind he was quickly calculating what this great god wanted to see him about. Although Aizen was not the future big boss, Shen Yi had never underestimated him.
"I heard you're planning to create a technology development bureau, so I wanted to ask if I could join?"
Aizen adjusted his glasses, his smile remaining gentle, his voice carrying just the right amount of curiosity, "I've always been very interested in spirit particle research. I wonder... if it would be possible to apply for a laboratory at the Institute of Technology?"