Bleach: Getting Stronger Starting from Teaching at the Spiritual Arts Academy.

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[Disciple Hirako Shinji has completed a sword technique training session; reward settled.]

[Reward: 5000 Universal Experience Points]

[Reward Obtained: Sword Skill - Dust Blade (Beginner Level)]

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[Disciple Kotsubaki Jin'emon has completed a sword technique training session; reward settled.]

[Reward: 5000 Universal Experience Points]

[Reward Obtained: Sword Skill - Dust Blade (Beginner Level)]

I gained a total of 20000 general experience points this time.

Two of the rewards are sword skills called "Dust Blade". I have obtained the beginner-level "Dust Blade" three times already, and my proficiency level has increased from beginner to proficient.

Like other sword techniques such as "Chasing the Wind," "Lightning Blade," and "Dust Blade," "Chasing the Wind" is a sword technique that incorporates elements of the Kido (Demon Way).

When unleashing the "Wind Chaser" strike, the blade will carry a wind blade, resulting in a stronger cutting effect.

In July, it was discovered that "Chasing the Wind," like "Frosty Dance," "Dust Blade," and "Breaking Waves," is a sword technique that primarily affects the external environment and places little burden on the body.

However, "Raikiri" and "Akashichi" are different. They focus more on strengthening one's own spiritual body. If used without proper skill, they can cause some damage to one's body.

Recalling his memories of cultivating the "Dust Blade" in July, and having reached the proficient level, his understanding of the "Dust Blade" became even deeper, and he suddenly had an inspiration.

He drew his Zanpakuto and focused his mind.

The disciples noticed the unusual fluctuations in their teacher's spiritual pressure and all looked towards him.

call out--

In July, he instantly stepped into the air.

He raised his Zanpakuto, and suddenly a cloud of sand and dust rose into the air.

The next moment, flames erupted from his body, and the sand and flames intertwined and quickly coalesced into a mass.

A few breaths later, the sand and dust condensed behind July into a massive fire-armored giant, its body engulfed in raging flames and wielding a giant fire blade.

July raised his Zanpakuto, and the Flame Armor Giant also raised his giant flame blade.

In July, he successfully combined "Dust Blade" and "Red Tide" to create a new sword technique.

This Flame Armor Giant can be described as a combination of offense and defense; it can be used to defend against attacks or to attack enemies.

"Teacher, that move was so cool!!!" Kensei Muguruma stared at the flaming giant, his eyes wide with amazement. "What kind of move is that?"

"It hasn't been named yet, so it's called—" July thought for a moment, then continued.

"Dust-Binding Flame Armor!"

Chapter 115 The True Sword Trial in Seireitei

Ayane Kotetsu came to the office and found Nanatsu Shikatri and Sousuke Duanmu, handing them a document:

"Master Luqu, Master Duanmu, these are the rules for this swordsmanship assessment."

Shichiru and Sosuke took the document and read its contents.

A moment later, Duanmu Zongjie exclaimed in surprise, "The quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals are all being held in separate sessions? And we're even inviting the captains of each squad to watch the matches?"

Ayane Kotetsu nodded: "That's right, so we'll have to trouble you, Shikatori-sensei and Duanmu-sensei. You'll need to serve as the host and referee for these sword fighting competitions."

July had no objections, after all, he had been the referee last time. However, he had another question: "Will this swordsmanship assessment be a real sword competition?"

"The participants are all students; using real swords would be far too dangerous."

Ayane Kotetsu sighed softly, "This was decided by Vice Dean Tsuna."

"This competition is related to the selection of the head of the swordsmanship club. In order to ensure the fairness of this competition, I have invited the captains of each squad to watch the competition."

"But Vice Dean Tsunayo also invited many nobles to watch the match, and they requested that the competition be changed to a real sword match."

This was Vice Dean Tsunayo's counterattack; under the watchful eyes of the captains of each squad, he certainly couldn't pull any tricks behind the scenes.

However, he believed that no academy student could defeat Kuchiki Sōjun if they fought with real swords.

Duanmu Zongjie was speechless: "Is this still a swordsmanship competition?"

The subtext of a true sword duel is that it allows one to unleash their Zanpakuto!

Having mastered the Shikai, Kuchiki Sojun was unmatched in the Spirit Arts Academy; this was no longer a swordsmanship contest.

Ayane Kotetsu explained, "This was a request made by the Tsuna-Yashiro family to change this swordsmanship competition into a real swordsmanship contest and to invite more people to watch."

"They also brought in the director of the Shin-Yang Medicine Institute to oversee the situation in case any injuries or deaths among the students."

"This proposal has the support of most of the nobles, and I cannot refuse it."

Ayane Kotetsu cautioned, "Shikatri-kun, this competition for the captaincy of the swordsmanship club could very well drag you into an even bigger mess..."

July frowned. The fact that the Tsunayo family did this was a clear indication that they wanted the ministerial position.

If he continues to fight with the Tsunayo family, they probably won't give up easily.

But now that we've come this far, there's no reason to back down.

If it were simply a matter of inferior skill, then so be it. But if the disciples were capable of winning, it would be impossible for them to deliberately lose to the students from Class One.

"Now that things have come to this, let's see how our disciples perform. I have a lot of confidence in their abilities," July said.

Kotetsu Ayane and Duanmu Sōsuke couldn't help but admire Shikatori Nanatsuki even more. The Tsunayo family was a top noble family in Soul Society, yet he could still face it with such composure, which was something that no ordinary person could do.

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"What! The teacher made golden fried rice this morning!" Liu Chequanxi's face turned ashen.

"Yes, the teacher said that eating golden fried rice will bring good luck, so my luck with the fortune sticks today should be pretty good!" Cilantro from Mole City said with a grin.

The opponents in the elimination rounds of the swordsmanship assessment are still determined by drawing lots.

"I should have known better than to stay in the Spirit Arts Academy dormitory last night!" Kensei Rokusha wailed.

He's feeling a little panicked right now.

During the last swordsmanship assessment, he had terrible luck in the draw, drawing Kuchiki Soujun and being eliminated in the first round.

"Silly boy, the teacher must be joking. There's no such thing as golden fried rice that will make you lucky if you eat it." Hirako Shinji smacked his lips, savoring the taste. "But the fried rice the teacher makes is really delicious."

"If you've already eaten, don't make sarcastic remarks!" Kensei Rokusha rolled his eyes.

"I never expected this competition to be a real sword contest," said Kotsubaki Jin'emon solemnly.

This is exactly what Kensei Muguruma is worried about. Kuchiki Sōjun has most likely already mastered Shikai, and there is a qualitative difference between them, the students who haven't yet learned Shikai, and Kuchiki Sōjun.

"So what if it's a real sword fight? I'm still going to get first place!" Kensei Muguruma quickly adjusted his mindset.

"Let's cheer each other on! Let's crush the insei of Class One!" Kotsubaki Jin'emon was also encouraged.

"You think you can defeat Lord Kuchiki?"

"What nonsense!"

"Lord Kuchiki is a master who has mastered Shikai!"

"I remember you, you were the last one eliminated in the first round last time, no wonder you dare to talk such big!"

"Ha ha ha ha--"

The shouts of the group attracted the attention of a class of students, who began to mock them.

Kensei Rokusha angrily retorted, "What did you say?"

"Silence!" July interrupted when she saw that the two sides were about to start fighting.

When July used her spiritual pressure, the students in the classroom immediately felt their heads buzzing and stopped fighting.

He carried the lottery box to the podium: "Please line up and draw lots, all students participating in the assessment."

The students were intimidated by the spiritual pressure and obediently lined up, and the drawing of lots proceeded in an orderly manner.

Soon it was Kensei Rokkaku's turn.

"Number 6!" Kensei Muguruma was overjoyed; it was his lucky number!

"Who will be number 6's opponent?" Kensei Muguruma asked expectantly.

The match list has not been announced yet; the draw will be announced after all the students have drawn their lots.

"How many are you?" Liu Chequan asked Zhicheng Xiangcai and the others who had just returned from drawing lots.

“I drew number 2,” said Shinji Hirako.

“I am number 26,” said Kotsubaki Jin'emon.

“I am number 63,” said Cilantro Mole City.

"It seems like we're not related. I hope we won't be grouped together," Kensei Muguruma said.

Moments later, the match list was announced.

Each student participating in this competition will be randomly assigned a number. Then, number 1 will compete against number 2, number 3 against number 4, and so on.

Like the last competition, there are a total of 63 participants this time, so some people will have to skip the elimination rounds.

In other words, the student who drew number 63 got a bye!

"I got a bye again!" said Cilantro from Mole City happily.

Kensei Muguruma felt like he had seen this scene before, and a bad feeling crept into his heart. He quickly looked for the name of the student who had drawn number 5 in the list.

He quickly found the name number 5.

"There's a cover-up—there's definitely a cover-up!" Kensei Rokusha cried out.

He couldn't accept that he had drawn Kuchiki Aojun again!

And they met in the very first round!

They might be eliminated in the first round again!

Shinji Hirako patted Kensei Rokugura on the shoulder and laughed, "This is your destined rival, Kensei!"