Shinigami are allowed to challenge one seat above them. When the challenge is made; the higher ranking officer or captain can either deny or accept it. If they deny it you lower seat has to wait two weeks before offering another challenge. In order to have fairness; One can only deny a challenge three times before having to accept it. In which one of the staff will make the topic and the higher seat will have 72hrs to post the opening. If no such action happens; the higher up WILL get strict of rank(and bankai if applicable) and rank WILL be given to the challenger.
The match will be monitored by a staff member making sure it’s fair and nothing illegally is going on. Afterward the challenger/defeated can not make another challenge for a month(irl) after getting their new rank.
Espada are allowed to challenge two positions above the current position(Though this can changed if the Espada Leader says differently). When the challenge is made; the higher ranking Espada can either deny or accept it. If they deny it the lower position Espada has to wait two weeks before offering another challenge. In order to have fairness; One can only deny a challenge three times before having to accept it. In which one of the staff will make the topic and the higher seat will have 72hrs to post the opening. If no such action happens; the higher up WILL get strict of rank
The match will be monitored by a staff member making sure it’s fair and nothing illegally is going on. Afterward the challenger/defeated can not make another challenge for a month(irl) after getting their new rank.