บท 42: Chapter 42 ⥤ Kidō Combat Practice!
While others still recovered from their injuries, Akira had already returned to normal. This swift recovery wasn't just due to Aizen choosing the highest-grade treatment plan for him (that's why he paid so much before) — it also stemmed from the changes in his Spiritual Body.
After all, even with Captain Unohana's superb medical skills and Kaidō, severe internal and external burns would typically require a lengthy recovery period.
Yet once his treatment finished, he could move freely. Two days of rest had restored him completely.
As Aizen put it, the carefree ones always heal the fastest.
During this time, Akira had familiarized himself with the enhanced effects of his newly inscribed Shakkahō Kidō pattern.
First, his Reiatsu had increased by one level, reaching level 53, Rank 11 Spirit Class — a ridiculous pace of growth. After all, Shinigami were long-lived beings, and except for a few monsters, increasing one's Reiatsu was typically a gradual process.
Then there was the added high-temperature property. Though the Shakkahō Kidō pattern inscription remained incomplete, his Spiritual Body quality hadn't improved.
Still, these changes were extraordinary. Though his Reiatsu remained at the Seated Officer level, Akira felt confident he could hold his own against certain Vice-Captain level opponents for a few moves — perhaps even land the first strike.
So, let's see who the invincible Head Priest's opponent is!
Oh, it's the even more invincible Sōsuke Aizen. Never mind then. Might as well go to sleep.
At Tessai's command, the Kidō combat practice officially began.
Akira had no intention of holding back, nor did he grasp the concept of being low-key. Since he was already famous at the Shin'ō Academy, he might as well be flamboyant!
⤫ Hadō #31: Shakkahō ⥤ Red Fire Cannon! ⤬
He opened with the very same spell that had backfired on him two days ago.
The scorching flames condensed into a massive fireball, igniting the air instantly. With a crimson eruption, deep rumbling filled the space as waves of searing heat spread out, forming visible ripples that surged forward violently.
Tessai drew in a sharp breath of hot air, feeling the scorching sensation in his lungs. He couldn't believe that this same person who had blown himself up could now release such a perfect Shakkahō.
The spell was flawless in every aspect — power, release speed, everything. Even if he were to cast this Hadō himself, it would only be marginally more powerful.
'So, how did this kid manage to self-destruct?' He wondered, 'Could it be some kind of unspeakable special habit?'
The fireball charged forward, carrying violent heat waves straight toward Aizen, its intense temperature distorting the surrounding air.
Faced with this level of attack, he stood calmly in place, as unperturbed as still water, the very picture of composure.
⤫ Bakudō #21: Sekienton ⥤ Red Smoke Escape! ⤬
His calm voice rang out at the perfect moment as crimson smoke erupted from beneath his feet, enveloping his position. When the Shakkahō entered the smoke, its force remained undiminished, sending waves of heat skyward.
"Is it... is it over?" A student asked, stunned.
From their perspective, Akira's Hadō had been flawless. Had they been in Aizen's place, they would have been reduced to ashes instantly.
⤫ Bakudō #4: Hainawa ⥤ Crawling Rope! ⤬
The calm voice emerged from the red smoke, and a near-invisible light rope — like a striking viper — shot forth, crossing dozens of meters in an instant.
Akira spotted the attack and instinctively used Shunpo to retreat.
But his Danger Instincts flared. His steps halted abruptly as his peripheral vision caught a brilliant flash of lightning to his right rear.
"Did you notice?" Aizen stepped from the smoke, his footfalls matching the rhythm of heartbeats, radiating an indescribable pressure.
⤫ Hadō #4: Byakurai ⥤ Pale Lightning! ⤬
Though only the fourth Hadō, its perfect timing and angle made it deadly. With Aizen's Reiatsu, even Byakurai could shatter Akira's defensive barrier.
He dodged again. His Trait 'Light as a Feather' enhanced his Shunpo, letting him maneuver deftly within the confined space to evade the attacks.
⤫ Bakudō #9: Geki ⥤ Strike! ⤬
Aizen pressed harder, knowing his friend's capabilities well — this level of attack wouldn't be enough for victory.
Sure enough, after dodging another red light rope, Akira planted his feet and smiled.
"Sōsuke, that's just like you. But you haven't grasped the true essence of being a mage. Let me demonstrate, so watch and learn!"
As the shocked crowd looked on, he prepared to unleash everything.
"Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and then claw out your own throat!!"
⤫ Bakudō #9: Geki ⥤ Strike! ⤬
Crimson light burst from his fingertips, surging forward in a devastating wave.
And this was merely the beginning.
"...Entangle, collapse, shatter, sever."
⤫ Hadō #11: Tsuzuri Raiden ⥤ Bound Lightning! ⤬
"...Write once, burn to ash, slit and hang."
⤫ Hadō #14: Tetsu Kiri Ha ⥤ Iron-Cutting Blade! ⤬
"... Inferno and pandemonium, the sea barrier surges, march on to the south!"
⤫ Hadō #31: Shakkahō ⥤ Red Fire Cannon! ⤬
"...Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws!!"
⤫ Hadō #33: Sōkatsui ⥤ Blue Fire, Crash Down! ⤬
Incantation after incantation flooded the entire Kidō barrier without pause. The Reiatsu, woven from both Hadō and Bakudō, surged through the space like waves, enveloping everything from floor to ceiling.
Brilliant light erupted at full force, cracking through the air like iron whips and producing sharp, piercing whistles. The continuous rumbling that followed resonated like ancient oaths within the barrier, accompanied by endless rolling thunder.
Empowered by the Trait 'Kidō Mastery', Akira became a living spell machine gun, unleashing Bakudō and Hadō without restraint. Every Kidō technique ever taught or mentioned at the academy manifested within the barrier in rapid succession.
On this day, the students witnessed the true meaning of AoE (Area of Effect)!
In contrast, Aizen remained modest and elegant. He eschewed flashy incantations and grand displays of Hadō light.
Instead, he seized opportunities within the brilliant chaos, using perfectly timed Shunpo to launch precise Bakudō and Hadō that nullified attacks during the brief intervals between flashes.
Where the priest demonstrated mastery of AoE attacks, Aizen exemplified the art of Precision Strike!
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บท 43: Chapter 43 ⥤ The Soul of a Mage Burns
'Elegant. So elegant! This is a born master of Kidō!' Tessai's eyes sparkled as if admiring an incomparably beautiful work of art.
In his years teaching at the Shin'ō Academy, he had seen countless geniuses — those with exceptional talent for Kidō, those born with immense Reiatsu, those who progressed at incredible speeds. But there were few beings like Aizen.
His observation of the battlefield was meticulous, each Kidō attack and defense perfectly executed. His Reiatsu output was precisely controlled — any less would lack power, any more would be wasteful. Combined with his nearly perfect Shunpo positioning, Aizen walked casually through the thundering explosions, showing no sign of pressure.
Looking at his overall performance in this Kidō combat, he had achieved perfection. Even if Tessai personally entered the battle at the same Reiatsu level, he couldn't perform better than Aizen.
If he had to find any fault, it would be that his Reiatsu was too weak, merely average among the elite first class.
What a pity — such a pity. If only such a genius could be a bit stronger in Reiatsu, he would truly have no flaws. Behind his narrow lenses, Tessai's eyes revealed a look of regret.
However, when he turned his attention to the other person, his mouth twitched involuntarily, and his eye corner spasmed.
In stark contrast to Aizen, Akira completely threw away all his previous teachings, showing no concept of Reiatsu conservation as he went all out with pure firepower.
Amid maniacal laughter mixed with Kidō incantations, the barrier erupted in an unprecedented brilliant spectacle.
Silver lightning surged violently, darting about like ghosts. Crimson flames mixed with yellow ones, continuously exploding with deafening roars. Howling gusts of wind erupted in crossfire, forming wave after wave under the continuous thunder, spreading like rippling waves.
Watching the endless barrage of Hadō and Bakudō, a hint of helplessness flashed in Aizen's eyes.
Having often spent time with Akira, he thought he understood the limits of this guy's Reiatsu and strength. But only after entering actual combat did he realize how terribly wrong his previous assumptions were.
This priest couldn't be judged by appearances at all. Though his Reiatsu seemed only at Seated Officer level, his actual output was no weaker than a typical Shinigami Lieutenant.
Moreover, his combat performance was extraordinary — no, bizarre. It defied all common sense!
Not only was his Kidō incredibly powerful, but the sheer volume was staggering. Even though he used only low-level arts, they sent chills down one's spine.
He had planned to use this opportunity to humble Akira, to show him there were greater powers in the world, hoping to teach him to be modest like himself. But at this rate, after just a few more rounds of this Kidō barrage, he would be forced to withdraw.
"Haha, Sōsuke, have you grasped my mage's soul?" Akira laughed wildly, "A weakling like you could never understand the true essence of a mage. Try my newly developed Hadō!"
He clasped his hands together, and crimson smoke erupted at his feet, instantly filling the Kidō barrier and engulfing everything in sight.
The area of coverage was so vast that Aizen couldn't dodge — he could only watch helplessly as the red smoke swallowed him whole.
After the spectators' view was completely obscured, an unexpected scene unfolded.
Like countless birds releasing piercing cries, dazzling white light erupted within the smoke. Brilliant lightning crisscrossed into a web, submerging the barrier!
This was the fruit of Aizen's research — the ultimate fusion brought by Kidō pattern inscriptions. Using just the Reiatsu of a single Sekienton (Red Smoke Escape), it could unleash devastating Hadō damage over a vast area.
{T/N: For those who were confused, he also inscribed the pattern of 'Bakudō #21: Sekienton' on his Spiritual Body, making his Reiatsu gain this property at his command. }
Tessai stared at the rapidly spreading smoke, confusion flashing in his eyes. But before he could stop the combat practice, crackling electric arcs had already reached him.
"Wait..." When he realized what it was, his heart skipped a beat, his already narrow pupils contracting to pinpoints.
The next moment, brilliant light ascended to its peak within the Kidō barrier. The students in the training ground witnessed how a sun was formed.
⤫ Hadō #?: Akashirai ⥤ Red Cloud of White Lightning ⤬
BOOM!!
In an instant, turbulent thunder resounded like a lightning storm cloud compressed to its limit, releasing endless white lightning. Like a plow turning soil, white lightning materialized within the crimson brew, bursting forth from the haze, covering and swallowing the entire barrier, leaving countless scorched marks on the solid floor.
The students gaped at the unfamiliar scene before them. They couldn't understand the composition of this Kidō, why this guy's Sekienton contained such intense lightning streams.
Slash—
A ripping sound rang out as the electric arcs tore open a gap in the outermost Kidō barrier. Perhaps the power of a single lightning was ordinary, but when countless bolts accumulated together and were connected by a medium—
Its destructive power underwent a qualitative change.
Aizen stared in shock as the defensive barrier left by Tessai dissolved at maximum speed. This development was something he hadn't anticipated.
He had expected Akira to either release higher-level Kidō or break the combat rules by engaging in close combat to demonstrate his so-called mage's soul (Break his skull!). He never imagined this man had already mastered the fusion of inscribed Kidō patterns and could demonstrate such reality-defying performance.
'Akira, truly worthy of you.' Aizen's lips curved slightly upward as he released a fraction of his hidden Reiatsu, deflecting the white lightning arcs that swarmed like birds when the defensive barrier shattered.
The red smoke and white lightning then erupted violently, burning away all Reiatsu in their path and shattering the outer Kidō barrier.
An overwhelming pressure instantly blanketed the entire training ground.
As the red smoke cleared, three figures became visible on the broken, scorched floor.
Akira stood unscathed, appearing exactly as he had at the start. While Aizen had avoided serious injury, his defensive barrier lay in ruins — clearly marking the outcome of their Kidō combat.
Tessai, overconfident in his abilities, had foregone any protection and bore the full brunt of the lightning. From head to toe, he looked as though he'd been struck by a thunderbolt.
There he stood: a towering pillar of charcoal, wisps of black smoke still puffing from his mouth.
The Kidō combat practice had claimed its sole victim...
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