The Path of the Great Sovereign 93 The Creation of God's 12 Pillars

There is a Big difference between being a Boss and being a Leader. The debate is on going on which way is the proper way to define these differences. In Tatsuo's heart a Boss gives orders yet leaves no room for that subordinate to grow from those orders into a person that is able to replace them. While a Leader is similar in some aspects to a Parent, Guiding, disciplining, correcting, prasing. These are just some of the things a Leader does, while he or she also sets the explain for others to emulate. Not all aspects can be emulated however it is up to that subordinate to take that element they find special about a certain leader and mold it into their own.

Yet if there is no discipline. There cannot be a Leader. In order for a Leader to be present some sort of structure must be in place. Structure causes discipline, discipline creates leaders. Yet the Soul Reaper in front of Tatsuo had no discipline. Therefore he was not competent to fit his role as a leader. Which in turn means that Tatsuo, the Head Captain also failed in his duties as a Leader. He has not discipline his subordinate which has lead to his lack of discipline.

While some may argue that he is new to the role, it isn't his fault, etc, etc. Those that think this way are also failures, when you are placed in a role of power the ones below you are now your responsibility. Their actions reflect your own as well as the organization you represent, therefore it still is ultimately your fault.

Looking at Kenpachi Tatsuo swung the wooden sword in his direction with his full strength. The air was compressed sending a large "Wind Blade" at Kenpachi, the swing was so swift it broke the sound barrier causing air to swiftly leave the area accompanied by a sonic boom that shook the entire barracks. The sound alerted the entire Gotei 13, All the captains rushed to the Head Captain.

The wind blade moved swiftly causing Kenpachi to defend swifty as well. Yet despite his best efforts the wind not only sliced through his Zanpakuto but nearly his entire body before Tatsuo moved to save him.

At this moment the Captain arrived to the scene to see a bloody Kenpachi, and the Head Captain in front of him holding a wooden sword. Scanning the crowd, Tatsuo looked back at the nearly unconscious Kenpachi saying this.

"I would not stoop so low as to embarrass you in front of your subordinates but I cannot say the same about your peers. As a Captain you have a responsibility to lead the ones below you while also accomplishing the tasks that I have assigned to you. Yet you have only partially accomplished one of those tasks, Leading your Division into one that believes strength trumps all. While I agree strength is important, however without knowledge that strength can be misappropriated. While Paperwork and all the other tedious tasks you must do as a Captain may seem as unnecessary, However they are extremely important to maintaining the safety of the ones without the power to protect themselves. If you cannot do something so simple as follow my instructions while blowing it off as unnecessary what reason is there for you to maintain your position? If you believe my actions are not appropriate you may by all means dispense a counter with sufficient proof That i will review then if necessary change my directive. Leadership does not go one way, yet you have failed in your duties as one up until this point. For that I will attack what means the most to you, your prized sword. Everytime you fail I will remove something of value to you until you correct your ways. As that is my duty as The Head of the Gotei 13, Your Leader, to discipline my Subordinate in the most effective manner."

The Captains that were listening on all vowed in their hearts to never place themselves in a position similar to Captain Zaraki.

"Now in your head you must be wondering how did strength training turn into a lecture on leadership right? It's simple. When you are strong the weak want to be like you, or be better than you, hate you for it, the list goes on. You will be forced into a position where you are admired, where you are worshiped, where you are respected. You will be forced to lead. Now, with that strength what will you do not only to your enemies but your followers as well? Find that purpose. Correct your deficiencies. Become someone worthy of that arrogance you posses."

He paused the looked at Kenpachi, then directed his attention to the captains gazing on from the sidelines.

"If you can do that much I will kill even a God to defend the ones that follow me. I will make it my mission to ensure the health, mental, emotional, even financial stability of you all while also making you more powerful than you have ever been."

Looking back to Kenpachi.

"However, if you want to become a parasite sucking away at the kindness I have provided. I will erase you from this Plane."

Leaving those words lingering into the hearts and minds of the Captains, Tatsuo started walking back to his office.

'Break them down, Build them up into something that can never be broken down again. That murderous bastard with that stupid mustache created a following of manics with this method. I wonder what I will create.'

Chapter end