Bleach: The Path to Transcendence

“The celestial phenomenon is descending? This kid actually triggered a change in the celestial phenomena on his first release of his Zanpakuto?”

Ito Makoto gazed at the ever-changing sky above the training grounds, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. The so-called descent of celestial phenomena is a peculiar phenomenon in which the caster's own strength rises to a specific realm, displaying the ability to influence the celestial phenomena.

Previously, in the earth-shattering battle between the main body, Ye Chuan, and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the vast spiritual pressure emanating from their fierce clash caused high temperatures and thunderous roars throughout the Soul Society, which was the descent of celestial phenomena.

But now, Hitsugaya Toshiro, with only a fourth-level spiritual power, is already able to exert some influence on the celestial phenomena above the training grounds when he releases his Zanpakuto. This is obviously due to the power of his Zanpakuto, Hyorinmaru.

“As expected of the strongest of the ice-type Zanpakuto, Hyorinmaru, truly deserving of its reputation!”

Ito Makoto nodded slightly.

“Ito-sensei, watch out!”

Hitsugaya Toshiro, who had successfully unleashed Hyorinmaru for the first time, exuded vigorous fighting spirit, his eyes full of eager anticipation, staring intently at Ito Makoto, his excitement almost overflowing.

Seeing this, Ito Makoto's lips curled into a confident and slightly provocative arc, and he gently hooked his fingers at Hitsugaya Toshiro:

“Come at me!”

Seeing this scene, Hitsugaya Toshiro abruptly swung the Zanpakuto Hyorinmaru in his hand, and in an instant, a chilling wind howled, and large swaths of wind and snow surged and spread around him like a raging tide.

“Roar!”

Accompanied by a deafening roar, a huge ice dragon emerged from the wind and snow, baring its fangs and claws as it pounced towards Ito Makoto. Wherever the ice dragon passed, the air seemed to freeze, and a thick layer of frost quickly condensed on the ground.

Facing the menacing ice dragon, Ito Makoto remained calm and unhurried, taking out the Zanpakuto that had been hidden in his wide sleeves.

He did not draw his Zanpakuto, but instead, with the hard scabbard, he met the ice dragon's attack, slamming forward.

“Whirr!”

This seemingly casual blow contained astonishing power. The ice dragon shattered the moment it came into contact with Ito Makoto's scabbard, turning into countless glittering ice crystals, like a dazzling ice rain, falling in profusion.

And as the ice dragon shattered, Toshiro, who had been charging close behind with his sword, was also sent flying by Ito Makoto with a backhand slap. Toshiro's body drew an arc in the air, crashing heavily onto the icy lawn not far away.

“Boy, you still have a long way to go!”

Ito Makoto lightly dusted off his hand, glanced at Hitsugaya Toshiro lying sprawled on the ground, smiled slightly, and then turned to leave. The special training for Hitsugaya Toshiro ended here, and the rest was up to him to grow wildly on his own.

Ten months later, Hitsugaya Toshiro successfully graduated from the Soul Reaper Academy. It wasn't that it took him ten months to complete the remaining two terms, but rather that the minimum time to study at the Soul Reaper Academy could not be less than one year. As early as five months ago, Hitsugaya Toshiro had already completed all the courses at the Soul Reaper Academy and was specially approved to graduate early after meeting the one-year time limit.

Hitsugaya Toshiro chose to join the Tenth Division, Shiba Isshin's Tenth Division, and became the Third Seat of the Tenth Division upon joining.

......

In the Tenth Division's barracks, the atmosphere was slightly沉闷.

A figure tightly shrouded in white robes was talking incessantly to Shiba Isshin, showing no sign of stopping. Shiba Isshin, on the other hand, was clearly absent-minded, simply nodding mechanically.

“Isshin, now that Kaien has unfortunately passed away, our main family, after deliberation, intends to welcome you back to assume the position of family head. Why do you stubbornly refuse to cooperate?”

The voice of the white-robed figure was exceptionally aged, and upon careful distinction, one could vaguely discern that it was an elderly man.

“Isshin, whether it's the main family or the branch family, we are originally one and inseparable. Why are you so stubborn and unwilling to agree?”

The speaker was Shiba Tora, the elder of the Shiba clan, one of the five great noble families. His words were earnest, and he seemed determined to succeed.

However, Shiba Isshin, who had been listening for a long time, was now extremely impatient. He frowned and waved his hand directly, then shouted loudly towards the door:

“Rangiku, see the guest out!”

Before long, a series of light footsteps came, and a graceful and voluptuous beauty walked in from the door with brisk steps. Her golden hair was as dazzling as sunlight, and the beauty mark on the corner of her lips added to her unique charm.

A smile hung on her face as she said softly to Shiba Tora:

“Mr. Shiba, our captain still has official business to attend to. Please come this way!”

This beauty was none other than Matsumoto Rangiku, the current vice-captain of the Tenth Division.

Matsumoto Rangiku moved her lotus steps lightly, quickly walked to the door of the barracks, opened the door, and elegantly made a gesture of invitation with a perfectly appropriate smile on her face.

Seeing this situation, even if Shiba Tora had more unwillingness in his heart, he was really embarrassed to continue lingering.

“Alas!”

He sighed helplessly, then flicked his sleeve and left.

Watching Shiba Tora's gradually receding back, Shiba Isshin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sneer, and said disdainfully:

“You were the ones who kicked our branch out of the clan without any mercy, and now you are the ones who humbly ask me to go back and be the family head. How ridiculous!”

And Shiba Tora, who had just walked out of the Tenth Division's barracks, was filled with resentment in his heart. He muttered in a low voice as he walked:

“This rude brat, if that child Kaien hadn't unfortunately passed away, how could I have humbled myself to beg him like this? It's infuriating!”