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章 124: Guidance  

Back then, Zaraki's spiritual pressure was reduced to just a seated officer level due to his subconscious suppressions.

Although his spiritual pressure increased to captain-level during his battle with Ailin Kenpachi, in Unohana's eyes, the captain-level Zaraki was still considered "weak."

To enhance Zaraki's strength, Retsu Unohana even requested the Captain-Commander Yamamoto to guide Zaraki in the way of the sword.

However, after foreseeing Zaraki's potential, the Captain-Commander played a trick to make Zaraki abandon learning the so-called "way of the sword" himself.

The Captain-Commander thought that since he had already killed Yhwach, the only ones who could cause problems in Soul Society were the Shinigami themselves.

To keep the damage to Soul Society at an acceptable level, weakening the Shinigami was a very feasible measure. The incident with Koga further convinced the Captain-Commander of his decision.

Thinking carefully, if the Shinigami were not "weakened," with Koga's terrifying Zanpakuto ability, overthrowing the entire Soul Society would be no difficult task.

At that time, even if the Captain-Commander killed him, the level of destruction in Soul Society would not be lower than the explosion at the "Soul Modification" research institute.

It's worth noting that the Soul Modification project nearly destroyed one-tenth of Soul Society.

After witnessing the devastation caused by "scientific research" to Soul Society, the Captain-Commander banned all research related to souls.

Not only that, even the demon arts of time and space became "forbidden techniques," and using them would make one a "sinner" of Soul Society.

However, no matter what measures they implemented, the pursuit of "strength" hidden within people's souls could not be easily erased.

Aizen selflessly imparted his cultivation experience, allowing the potential of future Shinigami to greatly increase.

Perhaps this was also why many Shinigami unhesitatingly entrusted everything to Aizen, despite knowing that following him would be very dangerous.

Seeing the regret in the eyes of the remaining Shinigami, Ailin sighed.

It seems these remaining Shinigami also hoped to receive guidance from Aizen.

However, besides increasing their strength, they also had the duty of guarding their divisions.

"Ha, it seems I came at an inopportune time."

Ailin shook his head with a smile, glancing at the Shinigami in front of him, saying: "But since I'm here, it would be inappropriate if I didn't do something before leaving. Here's what we'll do, go call all the remaining squad members over. I'll take this opportunity to guide you all."

"Ah?"

The Shinigami before Ailin was startled, then overjoyed.

Who was Ailin? He was the strongest "Kenpachi" who could beat Captain Zaraki. He was the invincible "god" in the hearts of the 11th Division members.

Now hearing Captain Ailin's words about guiding them, what an honor! The Shinigami was so excited that he stuttered: "Yes, yes, Captain, I'll call them right away..."

Then, with hurried steps, he went to summon the other eleven remaining members of the 11th Division.

"Captain Ailin."

The multiple members looked at Ailin with such fervent gazes that Ailin wondered if there was a golden glow behind his head.

"Alright, I've been your captain for decades but haven't properly guided you all yet. This is a dereliction of duty on my part as captain. Today, I'll take this opportunity to make it up to you.

Now, everyone attack me. I'll assess your foundations first, then provide targeted guidance based on your situations."

"Yes, Captain Ailin."

Swish swish...

In an instant, the twelve Shinigami members drew their Zanpakuto and attacked Ailin.

"Ha!"

"Woah!"

"Ya!"

"Hey!"

Amidst the strange shouts, Ailin's body shifted slightly, barely avoiding the squad members' attacks by a hair's breadth. Then, he offered guidance from time to time.

"Battle is not just about swordsmanship. You need to change your way of thinking..."

"Don't wait until you've used Shunpo to get into position before drawing your sword. Can't you swing your Zanpakuto during the Shunpo movement itself?"

"Your use of Shunpo is too rigid."

"Does it only count as Shunpo if the spiritual pressure explodes from the soles of both feet?"

"Doesn't a spiritual pressure explosion from just one foot also qualify as Shunpo?"

"Although the speed and distance of single-foot Shunpo can't match that of double-foot Shunpo."

"But if you link them properly, you can keep moving at the speed of single-foot Shunpo continuously."

"In the martial arts of the sword, nothing is invincible except speed. As long as your speed exceeds your opponent's sword-drawing speed, you can evade before they land a hit, just like how none of your attacks can reach me now."

"Because my speed is faster than your sword-drawing speed. Moreover, even greater speed will bring even stronger striking power."

Under Ailin's guidance, the squad members' eyes lit up with pleasant surprise.

One sentence truthfully spoken outweighs ten thousand empty words. Each of Captain Ailin's words made them feel that if they cultivated according to his guidance, even without birthing their Zanpakuto, their strength would surpass those seated officers who had released theirs.

Boom!

Ailin shook his spiritual pressure, instantly forcing back the Shinigami attacking him.

"That's about enough. If I say more, I'm afraid you won't be able to remember it all. From now on, each of you practice on your own. Strive to reach the level I described. When you do, come find me, and I'll provide the next stage of guidance."

"Yes, Captain Ailin."

"Thank you, Captain Ailin."

After waving to the twelve squad members, Ailin turned and left the 11th Division: "Practice diligently. I'll be going now."

Watching Captain Ailin's departing back, the twelve squad members were dazed for a long while. Then, one of them reached out and slapped himself hard across the face.

Slap!

"Ah..."

"Yamaguchi, what are you doing?"

"Oh, I just wanted to test if I was dreaming. Captain Ailin actually came to guide us..."

"And now?"

"Well, it still doesn't feel quite real. I can't feel any pain."

"You hit my face, you idiot!"

"Haha, sorry, sorry..."

It was real, not a dream.

As the captain of the 11th Division, although Captain Ailin hadn't really come to the division for decades, everyone was quite familiar with him.

After all, this was the "invincible" Captain Ailin!

Aside from his strength, Captain Ailin's most impressive quality was his ability to guide disciples.

Captain Byakuya Kuchiki of the 6th Division received just three months of guidance from Captain Ailin over a decade ago, yet became the 6th Division's 3rd Seat a few years later. After three days of hellish training, he achieved Bankai and was promoted to Captain.

Gin Ichimaru, a genius student at the Spiritual Arts Academy, was taken as Ailin's disciple and guided for three years, becoming the 11th Division's 3rd Seat.

Nowadays, Vice-Captain Aizen of the 5th Division even praised Gin highly, saying that if the 5th Division's vice-captaincy was determined by strength like the 11th, Gin would likely be the vice-captain instead of him.

Under such circumstances, it was said that Vice-Captain Aizen had suggested to 5th Division Captain Shinji Hirako that 3rd Seat Gin be sent to serve as the vice-captain under 3rd Division Captain Rojuro Otoribashi...

Even more outrageous was that the 11th Division's Vice-Captain Zaraki fought Captain Ailin once every ten years, and everyone could see that Zaraki's strength would increase significantly after each battle with Captain Ailin.

Now, it was their turn...

***

Ailin was unaware of the thoughts of those 11th Division members. He wanted to guide them because he felt it would be unfair if they were the only ones left behind to guard the division while everyone else went to audit Aizen's lectures.

So on a whim, he decided to offer some guidance. After all, if their strength improved, it would also benefit his own division. As for whether their strength would ultimately increase, that depended on their own efforts.

Ailin had already shown them the method to grow stronger. What they needed to do next was diligently cultivate according to Ailin's guidance, striving to fully assimilate everything he taught.

The same techniques could enable some to slay gods and Buddhas, while others could only use them for massage...

To grow stronger required both talent and effort.

Ailin's current strength stemmed not only from his Unlimited Blade Works, but also his own hard work, which accounted for half of it.

If Ailin didn't absorb and assimilate the experiences of the weapon masters, even if he possessed countless Zanpakuto, he could only be considered a "second Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto," "second Aizen," or "second Soya Kenpachi."

To defeat the true masters solely based on the experiences of their Zanpakuto was likely just a dream.

Only one's own strength could bring out a Zanpakuto's full abilities, even surpassing its limits.

"Sosuke Aizen..."

Thinking of Aizen, Ailin couldn't help but furrow his brow. Over a decade had passed since Aizen obtained the "Soul King's Fragment" from Rangiku Matsumoto.

The "Hogyoku" had likely been completed by Aizen.

Currently, Aizen was beginning to hypnotize and control all the Shinigami in Soul Society, likely having discovered the Hogyoku's incompleteness and seeking more Shinigami souls to enhance its wholeness.

 


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章 125: Experiment  

"I should pay more attention in the future. After all, they are members of my Eleventh Division. It wouldn't be good if they were taken by Aizen as material for the Hōgyoku... It seems I need to go out and move around more. With luck, I might even get to beat up that guy Aizen again..."

With these thoughts, Ailin left the Seireitei and headed towards the Rukongai Districts, going in the direction of Zaraki's spiritual pressure.

As Ailin expected, Zaraki was either fighting or searching for a fight. When Ailin arrived at Zaraki's location, he happened to encounter Zaraki battling a bald man.

Behind the bald man stood a flamboyant male clutching his stomach.

Ailin knew the names of these two men - Ikkaku Madarame and his good friend Yumichika Ayasegawa.

Crossing his arms, Ailin walked up beside Yumichika and shook his head as he watched Zaraki and Ikkaku fighting.

"Tsk, small fries squabbling..."

"Hm? Who's there?"

Hearing Ailin's voice, Yumichika was startled and immediately jumped away from where he had been standing, eyeing Ailin warily.

"Who is this guy? How long has he been here? If he hadn't spoken up, I wouldn't have even noticed someone else was here."

Glancing at Ikkaku fighting Zaraki, Yumichika felt anxious.

At a time like this, having an unknown powerful person appear beside him was very dangerous.

Yumichika slowly placed his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist.

If this guy wearing the white haori dared to attack Ikkaku who was fighting, he would absolutely not back down.

Sensing Yumichika's action, Ailin glanced at him sideways.

"!"

"So terrifying..."

Yumichika froze, large beads of cold sweat dripping down his forehead.

Just one glance made Yumichika clearly realize the gap between himself and this man was as vast as an ant drifting and the bright moon.

Unlike Ikkaku Madarame, who, like Zaraki, reveled in the joy of battle.

Even knowing the difference in their strength, Ikkaku would still draw his weapon and charge at his enemy to fight.

Yumichika was much more sensible. When faced with an opponent he couldn't defeat, Yumichika preferred to flee.

It's just that, knowing Ikkaku's personality, Yumichika often feigned the same battle lust as Ikkaku.

Well, of course, to Yumichika, he could lose a fight, but his hairstyle must absolutely not be messed up. Victory or defeat was but a fleeting moment, while beauty is eternal.

"Don't worry, young one. I have no interest in bullying you."

Ailin took a few steps forward and slowly raised his left hand, placing his index finger on Yumichika's chest.

"You see, if I wanted, my hand could pierce through your heart at any time..."

Yumichika's pupils shrank. This man...so terrifying... Am I going to die?

Just as Yumichika was terrified, Ailin suddenly smiled at him.

"Just kidding."

Withdrawing his hand, Ailin ignored the frightened Yumichika and continued watching Zaraki and Ikkaku's battle.

Although the battle between the two looked like small fries squabbling to Ailin, he had to admit that after his few fights with Zaraki, Zaraki had regained much of his original strength.

Even with the eyepatch suppressing his spiritual pressure to around a captain's level, Zaraki's current strength far surpassed when Ailin had first defeated him.

Especially Zaraki's swordsmanship - in his battles with Ailin, Zaraki had unconsciously started imitating Ailin's sword techniques.

Compared to the "way of the sword" that Captain-Commander Yamamoto wanted to teach him, Zaraki's instincts felt that Ailin's sword style suited him better.

Cut everything, sever anything!

Of course, the current Zaraki could not reach that level yet. Well, not even Ailin could do that yet.

Perhaps only by forging Oetsu Nimaiya's "Sayafushi" Zanpakutō could Ailin fully master such a "way of the sword."

However, learning Ailin's sword style also made each of Zaraki's sword strikes faster and more powerful.

Under Zaraki's attacks, Ikkaku had no ability to resist.

With each of Zaraki's strikes, Ikkaku was forced back dozens of meters. His legs had already carved countless intersecting deep trenches into the ground.

However, Ikkaku was also a tough guy. Even with his feet ground down to the bone by the trenches, he never evaded Zaraki's attacks, defiantly meeting his sword with his own.

Ailin's arrival was undetectable by Ikkaku and Yumichika, but Zaraki could sense it.

At this point, Zaraki had lost interest in continuing to fight Ikkaku. He raised his Zanpakutō high and swung it down fiercely.

"Shh!"

This time, Zaraki's strike was so powerful that Ikkaku couldn't retreat or deflect it in time. His sword was directly cut in two, and a huge gash opened from his left chest down to his right abdomen.

Thump...

"Ikkaku!"

Amidst Yumichika's scream, Ikkaku fell to the ground.

Sheathing his Zanpakutō, Zaraki didn't even look at Ikkaku before turning to walk towards Ailin.

But as he passed Ikkaku's body, Ikkaku reached out with his right hand and grabbed Zaraki's foot.

"Hey, you bastard, are you looking down on me? Why don't you just kill me?"

Although severely injured, Ikkaku found Zaraki's dismissive attitude even harder to accept than being killed.

"Brat, do you want to die that badly?"

"I don't want to die, but living on due to my enemy's mercy is worse than death for me."

"Tch... Rest assured, that last strike wasn't me going easy on you! Your survival instinct just made your body flinch back a bit, allowing you to barely survive my sword. Otherwise, you'd have been cut in two."

With that, Zaraki spat and shook off Ikkaku's hand, heading towards Ailin.

"What, you come looking for me for some reason?"

Although his fighting spirit flared, Zaraki didn't immediately attack Ailin.

It wasn't time for their decennial fight yet, there were still a few years left.

"Yeah, I feel like the Soul Society hasn't been too peaceful lately. Someone might be doing something dangerous in the shadows. I don't want members of my Eleventh Division dying not on the battlefield, but from sneak attacks and ambushes.

So from now on, pay a bit more attention. If anything seems off, just release your full spiritual pressure and I'll be there as soon as possible."

"Tch, you're really annoying, you know that?"

Hearing Ailin's lack of faith in his strength, Zaraki snorted and turned to leave.

Did this guy really think he could die so easily, even against such enemies?

How vexing.

Unfortunately, his strength wasn't up to it, and Zaraki wasn't the type to just brag.

"Yachiru, let's go."

Yachiru then appeared from somewhere and flash-stepped onto Zaraki's shoulder, waving at Ailin.

"Bye Captain Ailin."

"Ah, bye Yachiru."

Ailin smiled in response.

Yachiru Kusajishi...

Zaraki, hurry up and get stronger. Strong enough that you don't need to release your Zanpakutō to tear all your enemies apart. Otherwise, you might really never see Yachiru again in the future.

I think if you do release your Zanpakutō, you probably wouldn't want to release it either, once you realize the consequences. The spirit of a Zanpakutō is different from a constant companion by your side...

"Wait, who are you guys? How could you possibly be so strong?"

Just as Ailin was about to turn and leave, the injured Ikkaku propped up by Yumichika shouted after him.

"Oh? Didn't you already know from the clothes we're wearing? We're Shinigami."

Ailin paused and turned back to smile at them.

"You two kids, the world is very big. If you don't step out of the well, you'll never know how vast the heavens and earth are. If you're interested, come join the Eleventh Division in the Seireitei. There, you might get to see even more sights."

With that, Ailin ignored them once more.

Given Ikkaku's personality, knowing the Shinigami's strength, he would absolutely not pass up the chance to become one.

If Ikkaku went, his good friend Yumichika would follow.

The Eleventh Division would soon gain two more capable members.

It's just a pity that the current Ikkaku and Yumichika hadn't yet become Shinigami, and the swords they carried weren't Zanpakutō.

Otherwise, Ailin could have acquired two more captain-level Zanpakutō. Well, Ikkaku's was hopeless, but Yumichika's Ruri'iro Kujaku Zanpakutō was exceptionally outstanding.

Watching Ailin's departing back, Ikkaku's eyes twitched involuntarily. They didn't recognize the haori Ailin wore. But they'd seen the Shihakushō on Zaraki before on other Shinigami.

However, compared to those Shinigami Ikkaku easily defeated, Zaraki was far stronger. It was precisely because of those Shinigami's poor showings that Ikkaku had thought Shinigami were nothing special.

Zaraki's strength made Ikkaku completely overlook his Shihakushō. Now it seemed the issue wasn't that Shinigami weren't strong, but rather that the Shinigami they'd encountered before were too weak.

To Ikkaku and Yumichika, Zaraki's strength already qualified as the "strongest" they'd seen. But Zaraki's deference towards Ailin made the two realize this white haori-wearing man was even stronger than the one who'd fought Ikkaku.

This guy was clearly more formidable than the man Zaraki had battled.

"Shinigami, huh? Hey, Yumichika."

"Ah, got it, let's become Shinigami..."

***

At the Fourth Division Relief Station, Tokinada Tsunayashiro stared at the child's remains suspended in a green nutrient fluid, lost in thought. This remnant was Tokinada's proud creation.

After becoming the head of the Tsunayashiro clan and gaining access to their secrets, Tokinada ambitions were ignited.

However, with the "strongest Shinigami in a thousand years" still around suppressing the Seireitei, even if Tokinada obtained the Tsunayashiro clan's inherited "invincible" Zanpakutō, he didn't think he was a match for that great person.

Rebelling openly under that person's nose was tantamount to seeking death. But Tokinada couldn't just submissively bow his head either. So he set his sights on the "Soul King's power" that the Tsunayashiro clan had researched for over a million years.

However, the Tsunayashiro clan's initial goal wasn't to collect the Soul King's power, but to "remove" it, weakening the Soul King so it could no longer retaliate against them.

As a result, most of those powers scattered into the human world, giving rise to the tragic existence of "Fullbringers."

To reclaim these "Soul King's powers," Tokinada almost exterminated all the Fullbringers in the human world and pinned the blame on the Shinigami.

Until he encountered the Soul King's "Seal," Aura Michibane, Tokinada conceived an even more outrageous idea.

He wanted to create a "Soul King" under his control.

In the Soul Society realm, whether Shinigami, Quincy, Fullbringer or Hollow, the source of their power was absorbing reiryoku with their Saketsu, then kneading and locking it within their bodies to mold it into spiritual power under their control.

As the Soul King's "Seal," though Aura Michibane couldn't perform her Fullbring without her "beloved object," her very existence possessed the ability to "bind" everything together.

So under Tokinada machinations, Aura Michibane became a "tool" under his command. And using the Seal's power, he fused the remains of Fullbringers, Shinigami and Hollows into this abomination.

Gazing at this undead abomination, Tokinada reached out and extracted a mass of spiritual energy from it.

"The Soul King's power is the ultimate force... Right now this thing only has the power of Fullbring, Shinigami and Hollow. It's still missing the Quincy's power to be truly complete.

In that case, I'll conduct an experiment first using these three powers. If successful, with two 'Soul Kings,' how can that old man Yamamoto defeat me?"

With that, Tokinada waved his hand, opening the Tsunayashiro clan's Senkaimon, and his figure vanished within...

After decades of war, the human world had regained peace. Moreover, people developed rapidly in this era of peace.

At the very least, Tokinada had already discovered buildings taller than any in the Seireitei in the human cities below...

Sensing a pregnant woman in the city, Tokinada discreetly infused the mass of spirit particles into the fetus within her...

 

 


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