Getting to Know the Fourth [Fourth Division Meeting]

NAGOSHI KANAE

After spending a few days in recovery, Nagoshi Kanae had immediately set out to getting to know her new division. True to Arkin's word her predecessor had left nothing worth noting in the Captain's office and indeed nothing at all, besides blood on his haori. Having no personal possessions made decorating her office a simple process for Kanae who opted to just replace her predecessor's name plate and chair.

Office decorations were merely step one in taking over the Fourth, now Kanae was interested in seeing what kind of people were in 2123's version of the Combat Division. In her time the Eleventh Squad was full of some of the most bloodthirsty and brutal Shinigami imaginable, though she was certain this wouldn't still be true based on all the other changes she had observed in Soul Society.

Apparently her Vice Captain was on a leave of absence. Instead of dwelling too much on her annoyance at this reality, Kanae instead decided to use it as an opportunity to shake things up in the squad. She would disseminate the changes' details at the assembly announced for today in the training yard. Now she stood at the far end of the yard, clad in her new Captain's haori, as they didn't still have hers from a thousand years ago, waiting as the large crowd gathering before her continued to grow.

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The Unrefined Paragon

Tentō Zefā

Well...ah. This was awkward. In just over a few months it felt like Tento had been away from the fighting fourth division for months. All to come home to the neews that the section of the Gotei United was most certainly doing what they were famed for. Fighting! "Ugh...", he held a hand on the back of his neck. Rubbing slightly with a pop as he stretched his head upward behind several closed doors that lead to the training yard. "What a drag...".

It was work enough with the joint event between the Gotei United and Venderbich. It was tough but enjoyable, really got his blood flowing. But then! Suit hit the fan. A Hollow invasion on an unimaginable level occurred, causing all hands on deck to be sent to the world of the living. Due to a Quicy and fellow Soul reapers aid, Tento was able to slay a particularly dangerous Hollow. With not many people getting hurt or dying too! But...that soon went south at the appearance of an unimaginable Arrancar.

So many people died.

He kicked! Open the first door. Walking with a raging swagger unbecoming of Tento...well being Tento. Too weak....I was...too weak to...do anything. His hands stretched out, gripping the pants legs of his uniform in a bloodthirsty hungry grip. So many civilians. So many comrades. Just washed away in a rain of fire. He wanted to defeat HER. Enemies of her level. He pushed open the second door.

That is why he felt even more agitated by all this. Getting g called back for this? He was hurt sure but he still fight! This was not the time for a challenge of Captaincy during this time. Even more so by someone who had been gone for thousands of years and was a criminal. Regardless of her strength, the fact that she was able to go toe to toe with the likes of Captain....ex-Captain Arkin and win. Was a mark of extordinary difference, but such a warrior should have the insight to note the possibility instability shift. What the heck Arkin was going to do now?? Well..at least he wasn't dead. Tento pushed the third down.

Standing in the path her walked to the center of the field. Being one of the first of the division to trickle in. Presenting as the 15th...ah...10th seat of the 4th division. And he gave me this promotion just before the fight. Man.... this sucks I didn't get to thank him or...why. So many battles with Arrancars and Hollows over a short period of time. But...he had a feeling this would be a beast on a whole other level...

CAPTAIN NAGOSHI KANAE

As the remaining members of her division poured in Kanae remained stoically staring in the opposite direction. Her plain captain's haori hung on her shoulders as the Jigokuchō styled pin prevented her sable hair from hanging over it. She couldn't help but be reminded of her last tenure as a captain. Back then the ways of the Gotei Thirteen were far more unforgiving and brutal. Soldiers and officers were fodder for captains to do with as they pleased. Should a thousand fall in battle, a thousand would replace them. There would be no tears shed for them. All that mattered were survival and victory.

Once she sensed the full available might of the Fourth Division lined up behind her, Kanae turned on her heel and faced them. Disgusting. She had to actively fight grimacing as the smorgasbord of Shinigami came into view. No scars, no ferocity, no thirst for blood emanating from these people. Though she herself wasn't the most physically intimidating person in Soul Society, as a woman of above average height with a thin, though full, frame, her demeanor and spiritual presence were both predatory in nature. Even though she could be called beautiful, the almost-soullessly coldness to her features made clear she isn't just a pretty face. Even as she restricted the killing intent and blood thirst in her Reiatsu Kanae still gave off an air of danger matching her position's predecessors.

"A week ago I challenged and defeated your captain for his rank. I won." Kanae allowed a few seconds to go by to let these words sink in. They all knew this to be true, but knowing something and seeing it were two different things. "I am Nagoshi Kanae, your new captain. Change is coming to the Fourth. The values of this Division will reflect those of its namesake, the Gotei Thirteen's Eleventh. Before that however..." She then turned her focus directly to Tentō, and her voice boomed as she spoke to and about him "Tenth Seat Tentō Zefā. Step forward."

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The Unrefined Paragon

Tentō Zefā

With the final in flow of bodies. It seemed like the gang was all here. A bit of a few new faces, some old. And some that Tento had no idea of. A lot, of some he had no idea of. His eyes went to each of them as they came in though, an attempt yo become more familiar of what he was about of. Who he was fighting and doing his duty alongside. Sadly one person he noted was missing. But a new face he did notice! The new recruit that did well in that tournament. Lady Moe. Oh? And there was someone she was moving next to. Another new face.

He heard his name called. Well... he took a step forward. Arms held at his side, posture strong, head held up and formed. "Present Captain".

CAPTAIN NAGOSHI KANAE

Kanae withheld her first instinct to grimace as the Tenth Seat stepped up. Fighting her contempt for others was often a difficult battle for her, but in this case she was finding at least enough success not to outwardly appear as hateful as she feels. "Tentō Zefā. Recently you fought Hollows in the Living World. According to reports, you did so courageously and enthusiastically. For your distinguished service, on behalf of the Fourth Division and Gotei, you are receiving a commendation with a monetary incentive attached. The whole division would do well to follow your example."

After quieting again Kanae tossed a small medal to Tentō on which the Fourth's emblem and Shibantai were engraved. She then waved Tentō away, signifying he should step back to the rest of the squad. Kanae quickly turned her attention to the next person of focus, a dark-skinned woman of Noble birth still a recent addition to her Division "Next, Rio Shihoin. Step forward." She allowed the young Shinigami a moment to do as commanded before addressing the entire squad again "As you all may or may not be aware, Vice Captain Hanako Yamada is on a leave of absence. While she will retain her position, I cannot allow the Fourth to continue without an active Vice Captain. For this reason, as of today I am naming Rio Shihoin as Co-Vice Captain. In the Shibantai, power is rewarded. Vice Captain Shihoin, do your best as a warrior and leader." She made the promotion official by tossing a wrapped Vice Captain armband to the woman.

With that out of the way, Kanae turned in placed and faced away from the squad. She allowed a full minute of silence to pass before moving onto the next subject. It was time to discuss the policy changes to the squad. "The Gotei United's Fourth Division is the spiritual successor to the Gotei Thirteen's Eleventh Division. From the time of the Gotei's founding, the Fighting Eleventh was always known as the most terrifying, brutal force in Soul Society. If the Gotei needed a problem fixed, other squads could be called upon. If it needed a problem removed, regardless of circumstances or losses, your predecessors would get the job done. You all are Soul Society's sword and shield, a tool to destroy and defend. As the Shibantai, death is our only concern: ours or theirs. Wars are won or lost on how strongly you all embody this spirit of the Fourth."

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