Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 18: Go dream, Shizuya-kun

Communication with the student union's top brass is not complicated.

It seemed that because both Kotetsu Yuune and Ise Nanao had mediated in the matter, the person involved felt that this interrogation was more like a simple formality.

By the time I reacted, I had already returned to the classroom.

It shouldn't matter.

It was noon, and as agreed, Arima Jing also found Kotetsu Yuune at the door.

After all, the opponent's size is a little exaggerated, and this appearance that stands out from the crowd makes it easy to spot it at a glance.

"Kotetsu-senpai, I'm sorry... for keeping you waiting."

Kotetsu Yuune smiled gently and said as if he didn't care at all.

"It's okay, I just got here too."

The two of them walked in together, ordered food, and took their seats.

Thanks to the help of Yuune Kotetsu, Shizuka Arima finally tasted the steak set meal she had been longing for.

The food customs in Soul Society are relatively rich. There are traditional Japanese cuisine as well as more fashionable Western food and desserts.

Just the smell was enough to make her appetite growl, but Arima Shizuka still felt a little embarrassed.

After all, Tohru Yuune, who was sitting opposite him, still only ordered a bowl of white porridge today.

"Senior, won't you be malnourished if you only eat these things?"

The latter held the hot bowl in both hands with a rather awkward smile on his face.

"Of course, but I control my diet just to get less nutrients."

After all, height is a very troublesome statistic.

It seemed that she had become familiar with Arima Shizuka, and the originally somewhat dull woman gradually became much more lively.

"He was only 1.78 meters tall before entering school, but he has grown taller uncontrollably over the years..."

"This is so embarrassing. I wonder what will happen if it continues to grow like this..."

"I can't wear the clothes I like, and even the shoes I like are hard to buy in my desired size. This has happened frequently since I was a child, and it's getting worse now that I've grown up."

"Sometimes I even feel like I'm as conspicuous as a light bulb. Ah... maybe my so-called life ended when I was born."

No, no, no, it turns out that Tohru Yuune is a person full of negative energy?

It would take some guidance.

Arima Shizuya said thoughtfully.

"But Kotetsu-senpai also has his own unique qualities, so I don't think we need to make such comparisons with others."

"What do you mean?"

"Wasn't it an advantage to dress in a more neutral style? Senior Kotetsu doesn't need to worry too much about this kind of thing."

The soft and cute tomboy track smells so good.

Just after hearing these words, the person's mood did not seem to be affected at all.

She dropped her hands and couldn't help but sigh.

"Really? Well, I'll just listen to it for now. But by the way, if possible, I'd like to grow my hair long too..."

"Why? It looks good this way, too."

"Because if you don't speak, you'll often be mistaken for a man."

Arima Shizuka almost couldn't hold back when she heard this...

Although the uniforms of Maou Spiritual Academy are divided into men's and women's styles.

But they are distinguished by the blue and red stripes embroidered on the chest, so at first glance from the back...

That guy is over 1.8 meters tall, has short silver hair and a thin body.

Perhaps it would indeed make people mistake it for a male.

Thinking of the embarrassed and conflicted expression on Totetsu Yuune's face, Arima Shizuka finally couldn't help it.

"……puff."

Kotetsu Yuune showed an expression of 'as expected' and raised his right hand to point at Arima Shizuya.

"Ah! You really think so too!"

"No, no, that's not what I meant. Senior Kotetsu, calm down~"

No matter what, my reaction just now was a bit too exaggerated, and I have to find a way to make up for my image.

"Short hair also has its own unique charm, especially for someone like Kotetsu-senpai. In fact, if you look closely, you will find it very cute."

However, Totetsu Yuune seems to be immune to this.

She held the porridge in both hands, brought it to her mouth and took a sip, her eyes filled with a look of disgust.

"You... you said something similar to Ise-san yesterday, right?"

goo.

It turns out that Ise Nanao is a snitch?
Seeing that Arima Shizuya's expression became a little strange, the disgust in Kotetsu Yuine's eyes became even more intense.

"As expected~ Arima-kun is amazing. He can be so approachable to everyone. I am really impressed by him."

This sarcastic tone was already making Arima Shizuka sweat.

Now that things have come to this, all we can say is that no matter what their personality is, women can always maintain a consistent attitude in some subtle aspects.

So will an apology work at this time?
"Um... Kotetsu-senpai?"

"what?"

Glancing aside inadvertently, Kotetsu Yuune was drinking the porridge in the bowl, but his eyes did not stay on Arima Shizuya.

"Excuse me...are you angry?"

"No."

It was a slightly unexpected answer. Arima Jing also saw the other party rubbing the small bowl in his hands with an unusually calm look.

"After all, it's Arima-kun's freedom to contact whomever he wants. I have no right to interfere. To say that I'm angry... is a bit too much."

If I really have to describe it.

Yes.

Maybe the word lost is more appropriate.

Hu Cheyong's eyes gloomed slightly. She hid half of her face behind the porcelain bowl and murmured as if talking to herself.

"My level of ghost arts isn't too bad, so why don't you ask me about this?"

Is it a complaint? Or is it an accusation? Or is it just for yourself?

Arima Shizuka was also slightly stunned. He looked up at the other party, only to find that Tohru Yuune's cheeks were uncontrollably flushing.

It seemed as if just saying these words was embarrassing enough.

real or fake……

This reaction is too cute.

Although the answer is unknown, facing the girl's whisper at this moment, Arima Shizuka must give a response.

"Senior Kotetsu, may I trouble you..."

"No."

The refusal was quick, and Arima Jing scratched the corner of her mouth, revealing a somewhat awkward smile.

"But I still didn't say anything."

"Anyway, you need to ask me something, right? You already have an appointment with Ise-san, so wouldn't it be more appropriate to ask her?"

The expression just now seemed to be just a flash in the pan, and Kotetsu Yuin turned his gaze back.

Now the expression on his face seems to be quite 'indignant'.

Kotetsu Yuune, this guy has almost all his emotions written on his face.

Arima Shizuka couldn't help but chuckle.

"what are you laughing at!"

"I'm sorry, Senior, because I suddenly feel that you are like an animal."

The other party seemed a little curious.

"What animal?" "A curled-up hedgehog, probably."

Thorny all over, but soft inside. This behavior is just a self-protective behavior, and it is not aggressive in itself.

"You're really, really cute, Kotetsu-senpai."

If it was before, he might have been hit by a critical hit, but at this moment, Tohru Yuin seemed to have developed resistance.

She said with a hum as she slurped the porridge.

"...Isn't that what you told others anyway?"

"No, only Kotetsu-senpai makes me feel cute. After all, you were willing to help me heal my wounds when we first met, which shows that you are a very kind person at heart."

Being able to become the vice-captain of the 4th Division not only requires great abilities, but also means that the girl's ideas are recognized by Unohana Retsu.

The recognition from the first generation Kenpachi is of great value.

"..."

The wall of heart that Kotetsu Yuin had just built up collapsed in an instant.

The calmness that she thought she could maintain was instantly disturbed again. She pretended to cough twice and wiped her mouth at this moment to avoid appearing too nervous.

"Well... forget it this time! If something like this happens next time, remember to ask me!"

Very easy to talk to.

But this is also the charm of Yuune Kotetsu. After all, kindness does not mean naivety.

You have to cherish this feeling...

At least facing the feelings expressed by Tohru Yuune at this moment, Arima Shizuka also intends to cherish it.

The young man smiled happily, put down his bowl and chopsticks, and nodded respectfully.

"Oh, then please give me your guidance!"

I turned back from the cafeteria and went back to the classroom until I met Tosen again in the evening...

Arima Shizuka also started a week-long cycle.

Due to the course content during the day, there is no room to gain attribute points.

Therefore, Arima Shizuka has been focusing on thinking about the content of shallow fighting during this period.

At what stage of soul-spirit fusion can one call its name?

Regarding this point, Arima Shizuka also asked several known "predecessors" separately, and the answers she got were also different.

Ise Nanao...

Let’s skip this one for now.

Tiger Tetsu's brave voice.

When faced with this problem, the girl can only give some unimportant opinions.

"After all, I am only at the stage of soul fusion."

Dongxian wants it.

"After completing the fusion, try to create some spiritual resonance with Asada."

The description is a bit abstract.

But after all, Tosen Kaname has not yet mastered liberation, so this content can only be used as a reference.

Aizen Sosuke.

I can only say that he is worthy of being a mentor. He stood on the foundation laid by Tosen Yaoi and further broadened Arima Shizuka's knowledge.

"Shikai huh? It's really something that makes me nostalgic... It's actually very simple to do this."

I vaguely recalled Aizen sitting on the chair, smiling and pushing up his glasses.

A wise look came out calmly from the frame.

"If two people who understand each other want to become trusting parties, then they naturally need to communicate further."

"Yes, that is dialogue and synchronization."

"Let each other's pulses be close and breathing converge. In order to achieve this, both parties need to make corresponding efforts. So..."

"Go dream, Shizuya-kun."

In a fictional world, have a conversation with your true self.

——That’s what I said, but how can I do it?

After briefly reviewing the contents of the original work, Arima Shizuka was able to fully understand the importance of "spiritual space".

Because this is the manifestation of the mind, and it is also the combination of the inside and outside of the soul.

How every time Strawberry Brother enters the space, it starts to rain heavily... Even if the person himself does not agree, his body and subconscious mind will respond in the most correct way.

So talking about your inner thoughts is an inevitable step.

Then the problem is coming...

'How do I get in?'

I have absolutely no clue about this.

While he was thinking, a piece of chalk was bounced onto Arima Shizuya's forehead.

"pain!"

"Hey, dear top student, could you please stop daydreaming in my class?"

"Ah, sorry, Mr. Taniyama, I was distracted by mistake..."

"Really? This is the third time you've been in a daze today. Even though your grades are good, this is not okay. From a teacher's perspective, I don't approve of your attitude towards learning!"

"I understand. I will listen carefully next time."

"That's how it should be. You must have stayed here because you wanted to listen to my lecture, right? At least set an example for others. An example."

Sometimes.

Like this guy who uses chicken feathers as a token of authority.

After all, as we all know, there is a reason for the ranking of classes for each age group.

The classes closer to the exam date have more students with excellent grades and extraordinary backgrounds, so the resources allocated to them are also the most high-end ones.

In comparison, the abilities of teachers assigned to "commoner classes" like Arima Shizuya's are quite limited.

Although in terms of strength, the other party is no match for me at all.

But because of the difference in status between the two parties, this guy could so easily get angry at me and order me around and make sarcastic remarks.

There is no way around it, this is also part of the traditional dregs.

There are quite a few old guys in Soul Society, and conservative ideas and customs are prevalent, almost something that is integrated into their bones and blood.

If you want to make a living here, you have to adapt to it in advance.

And then again...

If it weren't for Aizen being the instructor in this class, Arima Shizuka would have applied to be transferred to a leading class long ago.

As for now?

Just roll your eyes in your heart and don't bother with this guy.

After finishing the first half of the day's classes, the students were packing up their things, and Aizen, who had been preparing outside for a long time, walked in.

"Gentlemen, as I said yesterday, this afternoon's class will be cancelled temporarily. It will be replaced by an exam this month."

"As for the content of the exam, I'm sure you've all said you've prepared for it."

"That is the white fight, one of the four basic skills."

“This is the first time that you will showcase your talents in front of all of you seniors, so please give it your all.”

Aizen had a peaceful smile on his face, and his eyes swept across everyone's faces until they finally stopped on Arima Shizuya.

"As someone who has experienced this, I would like to give you a warm reminder... Please do not eat too much food that is difficult to digest for lunch today."

"Otherwise, it might look very embarrassing and ugly."

"Of course, I am also looking forward to your performance."

"Well...see you this afternoon, everyone."

(End of this chapter)