How do you open a stubborn Taichou’s heart? Our answer: Use dynamite.

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“Now,” he said, “I suppose you two are wondering why you were chosen for this assignment, yes?” Both girls nodded. Yamamoto smiled. For some reason, it was not particularly comforting.  “Kumiko-chan, your recent ascension to the rank of taichou has a lot of people in Seireitei muttering as to why, and whether I’m showing you favoritism because you’re young. There’s been muttering that if Aizen hadn’t killed the Elders, they would never have allowed this. Now, whether or not they would’ve supported your appointment is a moot point. You are, I must say, ridiculously young for this post, but I feel that you will prove a capable taichou if given the chance to prove yourself. That’s what this is. You need to succeed on this mission to prove yourself and gain some support amongst the Gotei Thirteen.” Kumiko nodded.
“Yes, Yamamoto-ji-ji,” she said, smiling idiotically. Tami could have killed herself right there. Yamamoto noticed her expression and chuckled to himself.
“I suppose you’re wondering about this whole thing too, eh, Kuragari-san?” The lieutenant nodded nervously. Yamamoto looked right at her- he seemed to be looking through her for a moment, seeing her soul. It was incredibly disconcerting. She suppressed a shiver.
“There were doubt about you,” he said. “Only the senior captains know about your… history, shall we say. It’s almost unheard of- even your taichou doesn’t know, does she?” Kumiko stared at her fukutaichou. What didn’t she know? Tami nodded, not meeting her captain’s eyes.
“No sir, she does not.” Yamamoto nodded.
“I think you are one of the more capable Shinigami we have. Either you can immensely help us, or you could let us fail, just for spite. I don’t think you would do that. Not out of spite. This is why you’ve been assigned to a younger captain- you have the personality to keep her in line, and she’s loyal enough to report you if you betray Seireitei. You are going on this mission not only because you are her fukutaichou but because you can keep her in line and because you, too, need to prove your loyalty. Can I trust you to do that?” There was silence for a moment as Tami thought.
“Yes sir,” she said. “I know I can.”