More than a dozen Reigai Captains and Reigai Vice-Captains with Captain-level strength launched a full-force joint attack.
However, in the face of Aozaki's pure and absolute might, they were like weeds blown away by the wind, encountering an insurmountable giant, mercilessly trampled.
Facing those Reigai Captains who either used Shikai or Bankai,
Aozaki didn't even use his Zanpakuto; relying solely on his body and Reiatsu, he quickly ended the battle in a very short time.
The Reigai didn't even have a chance to surrender; a mere touch would instantly make them explode into a mist of blood.
When Aozaki reappeared, he directly declared the war over.
Next, as long as Aizen properly resolved the political aftermath of the upheaval, everything would be perfectly accomplished.
In this incident, a large number of nobles were labeled as Reigai and secretly executed by the Gotei 13.
Even the surviving remnants of the Tsunayashiro Family from decades ago were completely wiped out, and their family bloodline was severed.
Nearly half of the Sages of Central 46 were reduced.
As victims assassinated by the Reigai, their names would be inscribed on tombstones.
With no one to inherit the family assets, they could only be confiscated and returned to the national treasury.
As for the private soldiers kept by the nobles, the death squads were all executed.
Family samurai who wished to return home did so, or they were absorbed into various squads.
This was not the end; subsequently, an event occurred that would cause a huge stir in the Seireitei and leave a significant mark in the history of Soul Society.
At the suggestion of First Division Vice-Captain Aizen, the remaining Sages and Judges unanimously agreed to reorganize Central 46.
Although the number of seats would not increase, from now on, every Captain of the Gotei 13, as well as one Vice-Captain of the First Division, would automatically gain a Sage seat.
The Captain-Commander, on the other hand, would directly obtain a Judge seat.
Not only that, Central 46 would also each nominate a Head Judge and a Head Sage, who would be the chief Judge and Great Sage (Great Sage), respectively.
These two positions carried great power and responsibility.
The former's power roughly included managing the daily affairs of the entire the Seireitei, proposing legislation, dissolving Central 46 for re-election, representing subjects in communication with the Soul King, and so on.
The latter was responsible for assisting the former, providing work-related help and advice.
As expected, this heavy burden ultimately fell upon Captain-Commander Aozaki and Vice-Captain Aizen, who had made immense contributions in this incident.
They earned everyone's recognition and trust through their abilities and merits.
The truth was unclear.
But at least, the announcement issued by Central 46 informed all subjects of the Seireitei of this.
In the First Division Captains Office, Aozaki stroked his chin, a smug smile on his face.
He looked at Yamamoto and said,
"How about it, old man? We did pretty well this time, didn't we?"
Yamamoto slightly narrowed his eyes, seemingly displeased with Aozaki's impetuous attitude.
He's already Captain-Commander, yet he doesn't know how to be more composed.
He silently sighed in his heart, not responding to Aozaki's question.
Instead, he continued to review all the orders issued by the Seireitei Central Government after the Reigai rebellion.
These directives covered various aspects.
Including the nationalization of properties, the transformation of Rukongai's living environment, the reduction of commoners' taxes, the suppression of commercial monopolies, the revision of harsh laws, and even meddling with noble inheritance rights.
These measures would undoubtedly cause significant changes within the Seireitei, but they could also trigger new conflicts and contradictions.
They actually intended to change the inheritance of family property from a single heir to joint inheritance by all children.
Furthermore, it was stipulated that apart from the heir designated by the family head, if other children did not achieve merits, their noble titles would be progressively removed generation by generation.
Having trained himself for these past years, he had long transformed from a murderer of a thousand years ago into a murderer who had read many books.
How could he not understand this ancient overt scheme originating from a great Western nation?
Although there were some subtle differences between the two, their essence was to weaken the power of the powerful.
Originally, Yamamoto still had some doubts and concerns about whether Aozaki had the ability to manage the Seireitei well.
However, now it seems that in terms of both strength and political maneuvering, this guy undoubtedly possessed sufficient capability.
It's just... this scoundrel, including himself and the ladies of the Aozaki Family, are all nobles, and many even belong to the Five Great Noble Houses.
This is like cutting flesh from his own body with a knife.
He's so ruthless to himself; what exactly does he want to do?
It's not uncommon for noble children to turn against each other for inheritance rights.
The most typical example is the Tsunayashiro Family, where even family elders encouraged younger generations to compete for power and gain.
Is the power of nobles so tempting that he doesn't covet it at all?
For a moment, Yamamoto stared at Aozaki, his emotions becoming extraordinarily complex.
It was like seeing a mischievous child who used to pull his beard from time to time suddenly transform into a noble and upright saint, which was unsettling.
If it were a thousand years ago, had he learned that someone dared to take advantage of a period of war to overthrow the rule of the nobles, he would have probably unleashed his Bankai without hesitation and gone to confront them.
But now, facing such a situation, how to properly handle this matter truly left him at a loss for what to do.
Although Aozaki brazenly and unreservedly killed Sages and Judges and usurped the power of Central 46,
in everyone's eyes, these were all desperate measures taken to protect the world.
Moreover, from a utilitarian perspective,
these policies not only brought no personal benefit to Aozaki but, as a noble of high standing, he was completely a victim.
If it were to spread that Aozaki was causing chaos for power and acting for personal gain,
not only would others not believe it, but even he himself would find it absurd and ridiculous.
Furthermore, from the standpoint of the vast majority of people in Soul Society, he could even be praised as 'great.'
But was his young disciple such a great person?
Yamamoto's mind was filled with countless thoughts, as complicated as a tangled mess.
Suddenly, he found that he too struggled to understand the thoughts and actions of this young disciple before him.
He couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation.
After a long and careful consideration, Yamamoto seemed to have finally made a decision, and at the same time, he felt a sense of relief.
He slowly said,
"These orders have just begun to be implemented; how could significant results be seen immediately?"
"This old man can live for more than a hundred more years; time will be the best witness to whether what you have done is truly correct."
However, he warned,
"But if your decisions go wrong beyond this time limit, then this old man doesn't have the ability to clean up your mess!"
Upon hearing this, Aozaki dismissively curled his lips, indicating that he did not take Yamamoto's words seriously.
"More than a hundred years? That's far from enough; one might think we can't afford to live!"
Aozaki completely disagreed with Yamamoto's final point.
Are you kidding me?!
With his strength and Aizen's brain, what kind of trouble could they cause?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh smugly.
Hmph... This brat still knows to care about this old man's body; he has some conscience.
Seeing that Aozaki didn't take his words to heart, Yamamoto couldn't help but snort coldly, but said nothing more.
He drank the hot tea his disciple offered, pulled at the plain haori draped over him, and then slowly walked out of the room, leaning on his cane.