Bleach: From the moment I was invited by Squad Zero

Chapter 68 The Special Ghost Path

The two fighters used a fast-paced style, demonstrating the fundamental skills of "slashing" and "moving" to a level that left the students in the audience in awe.

Although the Zanpakuto was not released and the spiritual pressure was kept at a low level, the combat wisdom, timing, and power application contained within were enough for these fledglings to digest for a long time.

The fierce battle lasted for about fifteen minutes, during which the two sides had exchanged hundreds of blows.

Finally, after a swift exchange of blows, the two retreated simultaneously, standing several feet apart.

"Let's end this with either cutting or fleeing," Liu Chuan said first, his voice steady.

"Ha! That was exhilarating!" Shiba Isshin exhaled a breath of turbid air, his fighting spirit still lingering, but now replaced by deep appreciation and curiosity. "Brother Yanagawa, your swordsmanship is quite impressive! It wasn't this sharp not long ago, it seems you've been working hard lately!"

Alright, now it's time to show the little ones something—a ghost!

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent. Everyone held their breath and looked at Liu Chuan expectantly.

As everyone knows, Liuchuan's greatest skill is the unpredictable and mysterious art of ghosts.

Liu Chuan didn't keep anyone waiting long. He raised his right hand, casually pointed his index finger forward, and didn't even chant.

"Hado No. 4: White Lightning".

A thin bolt of lightning, radiating a blinding white light, shot towards Shiba Isshin like an arrow released from a bow.

It is extremely fast, but in the eyes of a captain, its power is only at the normal level of a low-level breakthrough.

"Good!" Shiba Isshin simply turned slightly to the side, intending to easily dodge with his rich experience.

This straightforward, low-level demonic path posed no threat to him.

However, just as the white lightning was about to graze past the hem of his clothes, a sudden change occurred!

That straight bolt of lightning, as if it possessed a life of its own, suddenly made a sharp turn at an impossible angle, defying common sense.

It drew a strange arc, bypassed Shiba Isshin's front, and with lightning speed, slammed into his unsuspecting back!

Snapped!

A soft bang was heard, and sparks of electricity flew across Shiba Isshin's back, though they did not cause any real damage.

But the sudden turn of events and the precise hit plunged the entire arena into a deathly silence, followed by a huge uproar!

"It turned...it turned a corner?!"

"Why did Bai Lei turn around?!"

"Am I seeing things?!"

"The Ghost Path can even control trajectory?!"

Not only the students, but also many teachers on the viewing platform, and even some well-informed nobles, showed expressions of astonishment.

Can the trajectory of a released demonic path be altered midway? This completely contradicts their fundamental understanding of demonic paths!

Low-level demonic arts, especially linear attacks like White Lightning, should have a fixed trajectory once released!

Shiba Isshin was also taken aback for a moment, touching his back where he had been hit. He turned around and looked at Yanagawa, his eyes filled with surprise and inquiry: "Good heavens! Brother Yanagawa, your White Lightning—it's truly extraordinary!"

Liu Chuan remained calm, as if he had only done something insignificant. He offered no explanation, but instead raised his hand again.

"Hado One: Okuri".

An invisible shockwave shot out, but during its flight, it split into three thinner shocks, attacking Shiba Isshin from three different angles.

"The fourth of the Binding Methods: This Rope".

Several spiritual ropes flew out, but instead of binding directly, they nimbly weaved and intertwined around Shiba Isshin.

In an instant, a simple temporary binding formation was formed. Although it was easily broken by Shiba Isshin, its exquisite control and tactical intentions were remarkable.

"Hado No. 11: Thunderclap".

This time, instead of a bolt of lightning, a string of lightning beads connected by tiny spiritual threads scattered in the air.

Like intelligent floating cannons, they fire in bursts from multiple directions. Although the power is not great, it greatly disrupts the space for dodging.

"Hado No. 12: Hidden Fire".

The flames were not sprayed directly, but were pre-planted and delayed at a specific location under Shiba Isshin's feet, although they were easily detected and avoided.

But this precise control over the "laying" and "triggering" of the ghost path once again subverts common sense.

One low-level ghost path after another flowed effortlessly from Liu Chuan's hands, each seemingly ordinary.

Yet it always manages to exhibit unbelievable "special" effects in terms of release methods, trajectory control, shape changes, and combined applications.

He took these fundamental techniques and created dazzling variations, elevating their tactical value to a whole new level.

Shiba Isshin went from initial surprise to later enthusiasm, and eventually gave up on launching an attack.

They happily became "backdrops" and "moving wooden stakes," dodging and blocking as they went.

He loudly commented, eliciting bursts of laughter and exclamations from the audience.

"So binding techniques can be used to restrict movement like this!"

"The Hidden Fire can actually predict the location for its placement? Just how powerful must its spiritual senses and control be?!"

"Can the paths of demons really cooperate like this?!"

"Senior Yanagawa has thoroughly mastered the low-level Kido!"

"So it wasn't that the Ghost Path was weak, it was that we used it too rigidly!"

The atmosphere reached a new climax. Yanagawa's unique "demonstration of the Kido" did not use any high-level or powerful Kido techniques.

Yet, using the most basic techniques, he demonstrated to everyone the infinite possibilities and depth of the path of the demonic path.

He was like a master craftsman who used the simplest tools to carve the most stunning works of art.

This was not just a performance, but a revolutionary teaching method that opened a completely new door for the Shinigami Academy and even for all the Kido practitioners in the Seireitei.

Finally, Liu Chuan stopped the demonstration. A hush fell over the room; everyone was still reeling from the incredible scenes that had just unfolded, unable to recover for a long time.

"Thank you for your kind offer," Yanagawa said to Shiba Isshin.

"Oh, not at all! It's been an eye-opening experience, and I've learned a great deal!"

Shiba Ichishin exclaimed in genuine admiration, clapping enthusiastically, "Brother Yanagawa, your Kido techniques are truly amazing! From now on, when our Tenth Division holds Kido training sessions, we'll have to invite you to be our consultant!"

As the two finished their movements, the barrier slowly dissipated.

The dean walked excitedly onto the stage, his voice trembling slightly: "Thank you, Your Excellencies! Especially Mr. Yanagawa, for presenting us with such—such an enlightening application of the Demonic Path!"

I believe that what we have witnessed today will inspire countless future generations to bravely explore and continuously improve on the path of the demonic path!

Thunderous applause once again resounded throughout the True Central Academy of Spiritual Arts, lasting for a long time.

In this martial arts demonstration, Liu Chuan not only showcased his unfathomable strength but also demonstrated his groundbreaking "special demonic arts".

In the hearts of countless young Grim Reapers, a seed called "innovation" and "exploration" was planted.