As he spoke, everyone looked towards the front, at Ukitake, and of course at Yamamoto.
Although Yamamoto was no longer the Captain-Commander, as long as he was still Yamamoto, the Seireitei would follow him.
After all, this was the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni!
At this moment, seeing all his subordinates looking towards his former superior, Ukitake was not angry at all… instead, he looked on happily.
The fervent expression on Ukitake's face seemed to say: Genryusai-sensei, please lead us in one more charge!
One could only say that this situation would bring tears to Hiruzen's eyes.
Back when he had abdicated, the entire village had almost instantly defected to Minato. Only the Anbu remained somewhat under his control, and even that didn't last long.
If Minato hadn't died, he truly could have enjoyed his retirement.
But then again, it seemed Hiruzen had little room to complain.
After all, he wasn't fit to be mentioned in the same breath as Yamamoto.
What was Hiruzen? The strongest Hokage? The Professor of Ninjutsu?
Come on, anyone with a bit of sense knew how exaggerated his title was.
But Yamamoto was different. He was genuinely the strongest Shinigami of a thousand years, the eternal pillar of the Gotei 13.
He was a figure like a jade pillar supporting the sky, a purple-gold beam crossing the sea!
Therefore, someone like Hiruzen really wasn't worthy. He wasn't even worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence.
On what grounds? Because you can use Rasengan? Or the Human-Human Fruit, Nika Form?
Because you also represent one of the [Big Three]?
Laughable.
So, looking at everyone now, Yamamoto was also very pleased.
Who wouldn't want to be respected by others after they've stepped down?
It was like the Sergeant Major who served for forty years in the military!
Looking at everyone, Yamamoto stepped forward: "Thank you all for your support. In that case, I will not stand on ceremony!"
Yamamoto looked towards Zaraki: "Zaraki Kenpachi!"
"Here!" Zaraki stepped forward with great spirit.
"For this attack, your division will be the vanguard. Unohana Retsu will support you!" Yamamoto said.
"Understood!" Zaraki nodded.
"Unohana Retsu!" Yamamoto then looked at Unohana.
"Here!" Unohana also stepped forward appropriately.
"Your role will be as just stated!" Yamamoto said.
"Understood!" Unohana nodded.
Then Yamamoto looked at Aizen.
He hadn't been able to see through Aizen before, but now, as a member of Zero Division, Yamamoto could see him completely.
So, regarding how to utilize Aizen, Yamamoto had some insights.
"Aizen Sosuke!" Yamamoto said.
"I am here, sir!" Aizen nodded respectfully.
"You will be the second vanguard. Ichimaru Gin, Komamura Sajin, and Tosen Kaname will be under your command. Your attacks should be flexible, but you must put pressure on the enemy. I won't assign you a specific main direction of attack, but your actions must be effective, understand?"
"Understood, sir!" Aizen nodded again.
"Good! What about you?" Yamamoto looked at Tosen, Gin, Komamura, and the others.
"No problem, sir!" Gin nodded seriously.
Tosen, Komamura, and the others responded similarly.
"Yes, good, full of spirit!" Yamamoto nodded with satisfaction.
With the first and second assault echelons set, he then looked at Sui-Feng: "For intelligence transmission and scouting, I will rely on the 2nd Division!"
"Please rest assured, sir. Even if it costs us our lives, the 2nd Division will complete its mission!" Sui-Feng bowed respectfully.
"Good!" Yamamoto was very pleased. This was his Gotei 13.
"Well then, what about us, Sensei?" Shunsui Kyoraku stepped forward and asked.
The 11th, 4th, 2nd, 7th, 9th, 5th, and 3rd Divisions all had assignments. His 8th Division was still free!
"Your 8th Division will assist the 2nd Division!" Yamamoto said.
"Alright!" Kyoraku nodded, then looked at Sui-Feng: "Captain Sui-Feng, I look forward to working with you!"
"Likewise, let's help each other!" Sui-Feng was very modest.
At this moment, seeing that Kyoraku's request to fight had been effective, Rukia, who had just become the Captain of the 13th Division, also stepped forward.
"Captain-Commander... oh no, sir, what about me?" Rukia asked.
"You..." Looking at Rukia, Yamamoto was momentarily at a loss.
After all, Rukia's status was special, and she was a new Captain. A large-scale battle like this could easily ruin her.
However, after glancing at Sora, Yamamoto figured out what Rukia should do.
"The 13th Division has a very important mission! I am entrusting it to you, Captain Kuchiki. Are you ready?" Yamamoto said seriously.
"Ready at all times!" Rukia nodded.
"Good!" Yamamoto said: "The mission for your 13th Division is to protect the VIPs!"