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

If he had paid more attention to his son's studies, he might have discovered the problem sooner.

Years of strict upbringing have strained the relationship between father and son, but he can't bring himself to apologize.

Kuchiki Ginrei paused for a moment, then continued, "I haven't paid much attention to your studies because I trust your talent. In a few days, Shikatori-sensei will come to instruct you in swordsmanship. I hope you will cherish this opportunity."

"Yes."

After Kuchiki Sōjun left, Kuchiki Ginryō got up and headed to the Spirit Arts Academy. He didn't want someone like Tsunayoshi Tokinada to continue being Kuchiki Sōjun's teacher.

...

Spiritual Arts Academy —

The dean's office was quite lively today, with both Kuchiki Ginrei and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni present.

Dean Kotetsu, Vice Dean Tsunayoshi, and Tsunayoshi Tokina were all here. Moreover, there were many teachers watching the excitement outside the gate.

"Captain Kuchiki, your responsibility is to manage the Sixth Division. What do you mean by sticking your hands into the Spirit Arts Academy? Does Captain Kuchiki want to interfere in the affairs of the Spirit Arts Academy?" Tsunayoshi Tokinada said sarcastically.

"Today I have no other identity than the father of a student at the Spirit Arts Academy," Kuchiki Ginrei said slowly. "Tsunayoshi Tokinada, you've been a teacher for so long, how many classes have you actually taught?"

He learned from Kuchiki Sojun that Tsunayoshi Tokina, despite being a teacher for so long, had taught so few classes that he could count them on one hand!

Moreover, he basically lets students study on their own during class.

He could no longer tolerate having such a teacher instruct Kuchiki Sojun.

However, he had no intention of provoking a conflict between the Kuchiki and Tsunayo families, so he only targeted Tsunayo Tokinada. For this reason, he also reported the matter to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Vice Dean Gang Midai took out his revised class record sheet, saying, "Teacher Shitan is very diligent; he never misses a class."

"Ha—diligent?" Kuchiki Ginrei scoffed. "As far as I know, Tsunayoshi Tokinada hasn't taught many classes to the first-grade students."

“Teacher Shitan is teaching according to aptitude. These students in Class One all have family plans for cultivation. Too much interference will only affect their cultivation,” Vice Dean Gang Midai explained.

“Sparring is an essential part of training, yet you haven’t arranged a single sparring session!” Kuchiki Ginryo scolded. “This is not individualized instruction at all. Don’t use individualized instruction as an excuse for your irresponsibility.”

Tsunayoshi Tokina pouted: "Captain Kuchiki, why don't you ask the other students in Class One if anyone says I'm a bad teacher?"

The other students in the class, out of respect for the Tsunayo family's status, dared not speak the truth.

"Enough!" Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shouted. "I'm not blind!"

"Tsunayoshi Tokina, you haven't improved at all!"

“I have spoken with several students and learned about the situation. Your actions are truly appalling.”

"A teacher with an improper attitude is unworthy of the title!"

"No need for further explanation, dismiss Tsunayoshi Tokinada from his post!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni had a very fiery temper. Tsunayoshi Tokinada, like Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro, was one of the first students recruited after the Genryu Academy was renamed the Spirit Arts Academy.

Therefore, the two could be considered to have a master-disciple relationship, and Tsunayoshi Tokinada's actions greatly angered him.

"It seems the previous lesson hasn't taught you any better. After your dismissal, you'll be confined to the First Division for three years," Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said.

Panic quickly spread across Tsunayoshi Tokina's face. Being confined to the First Division for three years meant he would be beaten up for three years!

For the first time ever, Tsuna pleaded, "Captain-Commander Yamamoto, I only failed to teach my students well. It's not like I committed any serious crime! A three-year confinement is far too harsh a punishment!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni snorted coldly: "You say you don't know how to teach students? Well, I'll personally teach you how to teach students!"

Tsuna's face turned deathly pale as he recalled that terrifying iron fist.

Chapter 128 The Sword of Kotsubaki Jin'emon

The fact that Kuchiki Sōjun fell in the quarterfinals has become a topic of conversation among the Shinigami in the past two days, and it has become common knowledge in Seireitei.

The Grim Reapers also remembered Cilantro Mochi, this rising star.

The Shinigami's impression of Shikatori Nanatsuki has also been refreshed. Originally, as a teacher at the Spirit Arts Academy, he was not well-known outside of the academy. Later, he briefly served as the vice-captain of the Fourth Division, and his reputation was limited to the Fourth Division and the Shinigami he had healed.

Kuchiki Sojun's defeat at the hands of Azashiro Kana caused a huge uproar in Seireitei, drawing more attention to the Shinken Tournament. Furthermore, the fact that all four finalists were disciples of Shikatori Nanatsuki brought the Shikatori School back into the spotlight of the Shinigami.

Shikatori Hakunsai has never taken on any other disciples. The history of Shikatori Dojo accepting disciples dates back to her father's generation. Among the younger Shinigami, only those who are more familiar with Shichigatsu and Hakunsai know about Shikatori Dojo.

Now, Shikagiri Shichigatsu and his disciples have already begun to make a name for their dojo.

In the past two days, many people have come to visit, wanting to come to the temple to practice or to introduce their juniors to Qiyue, hoping that he will take them as disciples.

But now that the dojo has some foundation, and July is fully booked, we are not in a hurry to recruit disciples, so we turned down all the offers.

When the disciples graduate, they can serve as instructors for the temple.

None of this affected the swordsmanship competition, and the semi-finals were held as scheduled.

"Play seriously, I'll cheer you on!" Despite being covered in bandages, Kana Mochi was still full of energy. Her injuries hadn't healed, but watching the match didn't bother her much.

"It's a real shame I couldn't have a match with you." Kensei Muguruma scratched his head.

"Once I'm better, I can beat you up anytime!" Cilantro Mochi waved her little fist.

"The match schedule has been released."

Shinji Hirako pointed to the banner that the two staff members had unfurled on the arena, which displayed the match schedule for this tournament:

Kotsubaki Jin'emon vs. Rokugura Kensei

Hirako Mako vs Mole City Coriander.

With Kana Mochishiro withdrawing from the tournament, Shinji Hirako automatically advanced, meaning Shinji Hirako only needs to wait to play in the finals.

"Damn it! Why wasn't it me who got a bye? I got up early this morning and begged the teacher to make me a golden fried rice. Didn't they say that eating golden fried rice would bring good luck?!" Kensei Rokusha wailed.

"Tsk tsk—no wonder you got up so early today, you wanted to enjoy the golden fried rice all to yourself, you're so cunning!" Hirako Shinji pouted, "But sorry, the teacher also saved a portion for us."

"Teacher was just joking last time. I also ate golden fried rice today, and I didn't get a bye either," Kotsubaki Jin'emon laughed.

"It's because all three of you ate it that it cancels out, right? Eating it is the same as not eating it at all," Cilantro Mochi explained earnestly.

The audience was packed today, with significantly more people than in the previous days.

There aren't many large-scale entertainment events in Seireitei to begin with, and after the news of the True Sword Trial spread, many Shinigami expressed their desire to watch the True Sword Trial to the captains of their respective divisions.

Kotetsu Ayane acted decisively, expanding the audience seating and opening the real sword test to the Shinigami of each division.

"There are so many more people here today." Kyoraku Shunsui looked around and sighed. Many of his teammates had applied for leave today to come and watch the game.

"This real sword competition has given me some new ideas, and I'm considering holding such events on a long-term basis in the future," said Ayane Kotetsu.

“We could hold a comprehensive competition that doesn’t restrict the use of swordsmanship or demon-slaying techniques. This would make it easier for the captains of each squad to identify those with potential.” Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni thought for a moment and then began to make connections. “We could even hold such a competition for the 13th Squad.”

"The recent Quincy extermination campaign exposed many problems."

"We have more captain-level combatants than the enemy, yet we still suffered such heavy casualties, and that's even with the Eleventh Division involved!"

"The Seventh Division, in particular, suffered the greatest losses."

"The Seventh Division is usually responsible for protecting the Seireitei and rarely goes to the human world to carry out missions. They have been living a comfortable life for too long, and they have probably become rusty even in their sword-fighting and demon-slaying skills!"

"Therefore, the 13th Division should also hold such a competition to prevent such a thing from happening again."

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki nodded in agreement, saying, "I agree with Captain-Commander Yamamoto's suggestion. The reason our Eleventh Division can maintain its fighting strength is because of the atmosphere within the team. There are even rooms in the barracks specifically for team members to fight."

"It sounds like a very troublesome thing..." Kyoraku Shunsui scratched his face. He could foresee that it would probably be the captains who had to take turns handling it.

The other team leaders also thought the suggestion was excellent and expressed their agreement.

After the match schedule was announced, the competition began quickly.

Kensei Rokusha and Jin'emon Kotsubaki stepped into the ring.

Kensei Rokusha laughed and said, "Tsubaki, I don't know how to use Shikai, so let's just have a sword fight."

Kotsubaki Jin'emon raised an eyebrow and rejected Kensei Rokuguruma's suggestion: "Kensei-nii, if you think highly of me, then go all out!"

Kensei Rokusha scratched the back of his head: "I just wanted to be fairer."

"A true sword duel doesn't restrict the use of Zanpakuto abilities. It would be unfair to you if we didn't let you use your Zanpakuto abilities." Kotsubaki Jin'emon shook his head and said seriously, "Kensai-nii, please fight me with your full strength!"

He doesn't need Kensei Muguruma to be modest. It's true that he hasn't learned his Shikai yet, but he won't expect Kensei Muguruma to fight him without using his Shikai just because of that.

What he needs to do is face the pressure head-on and break through his own limitations under pressure!

However, just as Kotsubaki Jin'emon uttered these words, his Zanpakuto responded to him.

Kotsubaki Jin'emon's spirits lifted, and he placed his left hand on his Zanpakuto: "Fight on, Onikirimaru!"

Some red patterns appeared on the Zanpakuto's blade.

"Very good, you've learned Shikai too!" Kensei Rokugurashi laughed loudly, placing his left hand on his Zanpakuto as well. "Annihilate me, Danjifu!"

Kensei Rokusha's Zanpakuto transformed into a dagger.

The glint of wind on the dagger condensed into a thin line and swiftly lashed out at Kotsuba no Uemon.

In terms of attack speed, Kensei Muguruma's Ground Slash is not as fast as Yoruichi Shihouin's Naruko.

However, for Jin'emon Kotsubaki, the wind line released by Kensei Muguruma was difficult to block. His Shunpo speed could not match the speed of the wind, so he could only rely on anticipation to avoid Kensei Muguruma's attacks.

call out--

Kensei Muguruma's first attack was relatively easy to predict, and Jin'emon Kotsubaki left his spot before the attack arrived.

But the wind's trajectory is unpredictable, and Kotsubaki Jin'emon was unable to dodge the subsequent attacks.

puff-

The wind gust grazed Kotsubaki Jin'emon's left shoulder, barely touching it, yet leaving a bloodstain a centimeter or two deep.

Kensei Muguruma's Ground Breaker is quite powerful and fast.

Chapter 129 Kensei Rokkaku's Little Wisdom

The wind line cut a wound on Kotsubaki Jin'emon's left shoulder, but no blood flowed from the wound.

The patterns on Kotsubaki Jin'emon's Zanpakuto are getting redder and redder.

"Your spiritual pressure has increased. Is this the power of your Zanpakuto?" Kensei Muguruma frowned.

He noticed that Kotsubaki Jin'emon's spiritual pressure had increased significantly. Kotsubaki Jin'emon's spiritual pressure was actually weaker than his, but now it was almost equal to his.

"Yes, my Onikirimaru can increase spiritual pressure by burning my blood, but it's not enough. My speed is still not fast enough to catch up with the wind!" Kotsubaki Jin'emon said, as his spiritual pressure increased again.