Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 385 Learning the Ghost Path
"Uh, thank you for your kindness."

Aizen had already encouraged himself, so what could Luca possibly say?
At this moment, all I could do was continue to smile and pretend to be obedient but clueless.

But what she was really thinking was...
"Stop blabbering and get going! You idiot! Even the Fifth Division dogs wouldn't go!"

Although, in theory, Aizen could be considered one of the top scientists in the entire Bleach world.

But Luca really had no intention of following a scheming guy like him.

Given his current state of having barely any understanding of spiritual technology, even if he were to join Aizen's forces, he would most likely just become a source of material for cannon fodder experiments.

'unless.'

'If absolutely necessary, I can just switch to spoiler mode. Given Aizen's arrogant personality, if he becomes interested after being spoiled, he might not really mind keeping me around to impart some knowledge.'

'Hmm, this might be a good approach. We might even have a chance to glimpse the Hogyoku, a pinnacle of technology in the Bleach world.'

Of course, Luca only thought about such things temporarily, and he certainly wouldn't choose to go down this path unless absolutely necessary.

After all, all he can take with him from this world is knowledge; improving his strength and participating in the plot are ultimately just illusions.

Rather than getting involved in those chaotic events and wasting time, it's better to stay put, live a few more years, and study hard.

Assisting Aizen with all sorts of things, he might accidentally die in some crisis one day, ending this journey.

Perhaps sensing the perfunctory tone in Luca's voice, Aizen only said a few more words before taking his leave with Gin Ichimaru.

Luca and the other two were left in the dean's office to continue the enrollment process.

However, after walking a short distance, Aizen suddenly stopped and spoke gently to Gin Ichimaru beside him.

"That child seemed to know something about us?"

Although Aizen's words sounded like a question, they also carried an undeniable certainty when he said them.

Upon hearing this, Gin Ichimaru, who was following behind him, was not too surprised by his captain's sudden outburst. He simply smiled and replied with a slight squint.

"With your position as captain, it shouldn't be considered strange that the new students have prior knowledge of the situation, right?"

"Really? But his sixth-level spiritual talent for entering school is somewhat similar to yours back then, Yin. I just don't know if he's as outstanding as you in other aspects."

As he spoke, Aizen had already started walking again, but Gin Ichimaru behind him suddenly retorted.

"Actually, I think he's more like Captain Aizen."

Upon hearing this, Aizen immediately recalled Luca's chestnut hair, glasses, and smiling face from before.

He then smiled and shook his head.

"Let's wait and see. Geniuses always get more attention, don't they?"

Encountering Aizen, this 'minor incident,' did not affect Luca's enrollment in school.

It's even possible that his own 'spiritual power' and Aizen's high regard for him led to his exemption from the subsequent practical and written exams, which were considered unimportant.

In the end, Luca got his wish and became a first-year student at the Shinigami Academy, and was even assigned to the first class, which was considered a key training program.

Among them, Luca knew three outstanding Shinigami—Renji Abarai, Izuru Kira, and Momo Hinamori—through the original work. These three would later become vice-captains.

In Class 2, an ordinary class, there is also Rukia Kuchiki, the future captain of the 13th Division.

This year's cohort is undeniably full of talent. However, regardless of their future achievements, at least for now, Luca is the most eye-catching among the trainees.

During a lesson on the Way of the Demon.

Among all the Shinigami courses at the Shinigami Academy, aside from the basic theoretical knowledge and the rules and common sense of the squad members, the most important are the four practical teaching courses: 'slashing, punching, demon fighting, and walking'.

Of these four courses, Luca's favorites were "Demon" and "Walking," which are the teachings of Kido and Shunpo.

Unfortunately, in the battles Luca had experienced before, he had basically relied on his attributes to overwhelm his enemies.

You want to fight me with swords? Then I'll just use my 40-meter lightsaber to clash with you!
Want to fight me hand-to-hand? Come on, witness the fully charged Thunder Punch powered by the Gundam's GN Drive!

In fact, aside from the time he spent wearing the [tailcoat], a combat suit that automatically enabled him to fight, Luca's actual fighting skills were at best those of an amateur fighter; he had absolutely no knowledge of swordsmanship or knife skills.

Or rather, instead of spending time learning these things, he might as well just write a fighting game program.

On the contrary, the courses on Kido and Shunpo are the most demanding.

Thanks to his increasingly powerful ability to manipulate spiritual energy, even without the Mind Stone and the Quincy Cross, Luca is still considered to be at the top level.

For example.
"The Way of the Demon is different from other courses. Even if you haven't received any formal instruction, you still know how to wield your fists and swords!"

"But using the Ghost Path requires even more precise control over one's spiritual power! The slightest carelessness can easily harm oneself!"

"Now, everyone repeat after me. 'Hidden, moving in the opposite direction, leaping down, swallowing one of the broken paths, charge!'"

In front of the open space, the instructor teaching the way of the devil was eloquently explaining the most basic principles of the way of the devil, and demonstrating by reciting the incantations as slowly as possible.

To be honest, Luca listened very attentively to his teacher's explanation.

After all, when Sibei taught him to use Hextech energy to release ninjutsu, he only learned a little bit. Later, when he wanted to learn some spells from the Kamar-Taj sorcerer, he found that most of them required the use of power from a specific dimension to be used effectively.

As a result, Luca could only explore spells suitable for Hextech energy in his spare time. Now that he has the Ghost Path, a spell-like ability with a theoretical basis, he naturally wouldn't miss it.

However, looking at the 'Hado I - Rush' released by the Kido Master in front of him...

Luca looked down at his fingers.

He didn't recite any lyrics, but simply raised his hand and pointed forward.

next moment.

A semi-transparent cone-shaped light bullet, roughly the size of a fist, instantly formed at Luca's fingertip and flew off into the distance with a 'whoosh'.

"boom--"

Amidst the deafening roar of a massive explosion.

The building wall that was hit by the light blast in the distance was instantly blasted with a large hole.

Amidst the scattered smoke and dust, the students of Class 2, Grade 1, who were having an indoor theory class next door, all stared blankly at the newly opened 'ventilation window'.

All the students in the class, along with the teacher who was giving the lesson, stared in disbelief at Luca, who was awkwardly retracting his finger.

"Um... teacher, I didn't chant the incantation just now."

(End of this chapter)