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

"Captain, Soul Number 69 is starting to dissipate," Kisuke Urahara shouted to Kiryu Hikifune.

Shikatoki Nanatsuki followed Hikifune Kiryu to a transparent glass jar.

The glass jar contained a highly concentrated spiritual liquid, and a clump of unidentified substance floated in the spiritual liquid.

At first glance, the floating object looked like a strangely shaped cyst.

But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is a collection of hundreds or even thousands of tiny lumps.

Kiryuu explained to Shikatori Nanatsuki, "This is a relatively early experimental subject. We are trying to use spirit particle clusters to assemble a rodent spirit body, and use spirit particle clusters to construct organs and body."

"Unfortunately, it did not achieve the expected results. These clusters of spirit particles condensed together but failed to develop self-awareness; they simply became a larger 'organ'."

"Unable to develop consciousness?" A thought struck July. "Then can this technology be used to cultivate organs?"

"Based on needs, organs that can adapt to the host can be cultivated to heal some injuries that the Dao cannot heal. This does not require cultivating a soul that has given birth to consciousness... such as a spiritual pressure core."

"The organs that can be cultivated have even been successfully transplanted into a Shinigami." Kiryuu sighed slightly and continued, "You want to cure the spiritual pressure core of Hakunsai, right?"

"There are still two problems to be faced in using this technology to cultivate a spiritual pressure core to replace the spiritual pressure core of the Baiyunzai."

"As you can see, these clusters of spirit particles are breaking down."

"They do not have the ability to absorb external spiritual particles; their own spiritual particles are still spreading outward. As a result, the spiritual particles within the spiritual particle cluster become fewer and fewer. When the spiritual particles decrease to a certain limit, the spiritual particle cluster can no longer be maintained."

"Therefore, these creations have only a very short lifespan and are definitely not suitable for making spiritual pressure cores."

July nodded. After looking at it for a while, he could also see that the cyst had entered a state of failure and was collapsing and dissipating.

Kiryuki continued, "However, thanks to Shikagiri-kun, I gained some inspiration from the Spirit Absorption Pill and improved the structure of the Spirit Wall, giving it the ability to absorb spirit particles."

Kiryuu led Shikari Nanatsuki to another glass jar.

This glass jar also contains a mass of spiritual particles soaking in a highly concentrated spiritual liquid.

Kiryuki smiled and said, "The experimental results are very encouraging. The improved spirit particle wall not only gives the spirit particle cluster the ability to absorb spirit particles, but also suppresses the rate at which spirit particles dissipate."

“Look—it’s still ‘alive,’ but it has no independent consciousness.”

This aggregate of spiritual particles could barely be discerned as resembling a mouse.

July asked, "Can this technology be used to cultivate spiritual pressure cores now?"

“We can cultivate spiritual pressure cores, but we cannot cultivate spiritual pressure cores that can be used by the Baiyunsai.” Hikifune Kiryu shook his head and continued, “There is still one problem that has not been solved.”

"If we connect the spiritual pressure core we cultivated with the lock and soul sleep of the Bayunzai, her body will regain the ability to generate spiritual pressure on its own."

"But her spiritual pressure is too strong. That fragile spiritual pressure core simply cannot withstand her spiritual pressure and will be crushed by it instantly."

"The soul I nurtured lacks the potential for growth, and the spiritual pressure core I cultivated is insufficient to bear her spiritual pressure."

July nodded; he understood the challenges this technology presented.

The spiritual pressure core cultivated by Kiryu using this technology is essentially a young heart, completely unable to support the functions of an adult body.

To replace the spiritual pressure core of Ba Yunzhai using this technology, the issue of soul growth must be addressed. A spiritual pressure core capable of bearing the intensity of Ba Yunzhai's spiritual pressure needs to be cultivated.

July felt the gaze on the side and looked up to see Kisuke Urahara sizing him up.

"So you're Shikagiri Nanatsuki? Your Soul-Gathering Pill technology is truly groundbreaking, it's greatly accelerated the captain's research progress," Urahara Kisuke said with a faint smile. "Isn't the captain going to recruit him?"

Kisuke Urahara had just overheard the conversation between Nanatsu Shikatori and Kiryu Hikifune, and realized that Nanatsu Shikatori was very interested in their research.

"Well, I would really like to invite Shikatori-kun to join the lab, but he seems to prefer teaching at the Spirit Arts Academy." Kiryuu Hikifune shook his head helplessly.

"Captain Hikifune, I've only been promoted recently, you should let me be the head of the swordsmanship club for a few more days, right?" July joked. "If I ever don't want to teach at the Spirit Arts Academy anymore, I'll definitely consider the 12th Division first."

July didn't completely rule it out; he was genuinely starting to consider joining the 12th Division, but he was considering the position of the 12th Division Captain.

"Hahahaha—you said that to Unohana too, didn't you? You're such a little rascal!" Kiryuu laughed loudly.

“It’s still different. After all, you can’t get Captain Hikifune’s cooking in the Fourth Division,” July said.

Chapter 135 Bold Ideas

Shikatori Dojo —

Shiba Isshin had already changed into the dojo uniform of Shikatori Dojo, with four bells tied to his belt and cuffs.

Holding a huge sailfish-shaped wooden sword, he swung it continuously, the bells on his body jingling with each movement.

"Raise it a little higher, has Suzhen forgotten how to practice?" July tapped Shiba Isshin's hand with a wooden sword.

"Teacher, this is too difficult! This wooden sword is so heavy, and I have to keep an eye on controlling the bell with my spiritual pressure..." Shiba Isshin groaned.

“It takes time for you to get used to it; it’s not something you can master in a short period of time,” July said.

Because Shiba Isshin's foundation was better than that of the other disciples when they entered the sect, July had higher expectations for him.

He was immediately put into advanced spiritual pressure control training.

This is Shiba Isshin's first time experiencing this training method, and he needs some time to adapt.

"Teacher, can you teach me swordsmanship directly?" Shiba Isshin asked.

"You're too impatient. You can't be distracted. Cultivation starts with cultivating your mind." July gently tapped Shiba Isshin's head with her wooden sword. "The Shikatori-ryu method of training spiritual pressure control is already quite fast. Strong spiritual pressure control is the foundation of becoming a strong person. Mastering this will allow you to stand out among people of the same level in terms of spiritual pressure."

Shiba Isshin shrank back, quickly saying, "I'll practice..."

In July, I will check on the other disciples' cultivation progress again.

After the real sword competition ended, July continued to assign new training tasks to the four members of the Mochishiro Kana group.

Cilantro Mochi's right hand still needs some time to recover, so in July, she was taught "finger sword," a move that can be practiced with the left hand.

Hirako Mako is practicing the ghost way.

He was also interested in the Way of the Demon and didn't want to specialize only in swordsmanship.

Kensei Muguruma is currently training in the "Chasing Wind" sword technique. When his Zanpakuto is used in conjunction with the "Chasing Wind" technique, its power will be even greater.

Kotsubaki Jin'emon, on the other hand, is practicing the "Flowing Light" sword technique.

He has also completed the swordsmanship training that was previously arranged for Aizen Sousuke:

[Disciple Aizen Sousuke has completed a sword technique training session; reward settled.]

[Reward: 5000 Universal Experience Points]

[Reward: Sword Skill - Wave Breaker (Beginner Level)]

Aizen Sousuke has already learned "Wave Breaker," and the reward for this training mission is also "Wave Breaker."

Just as July was pondering what to teach Aizen Sousuke next, he suddenly made his request:

"Teacher, can you teach me how to answer?"

"Are you interested in the Return Path?" July raised an eyebrow.

Aizen Sousuke wouldn't have become interested in the Reido (path of rebirth) for no reason. Reido, medical knowledge, and spiritual bodies are closely related. He felt that Aizen Sousuke might have become interested in the spiritual body, which was why he thought of learning the Reido.

“I think the Return Path is very useful. If I can master it, it might come in very handy in the future,” Aizen Sousuke said with a smile.

He often sneaked into Seireitei at night, infiltrating the homes of nobles living on the noble streets to read books.

After reading for a period of time, he had learned many secrets from the book and was no longer completely ignorant of the world.

He is now curious about something deeper—the nature of death.

“Then I’ll teach you how to return to the Dao.” July nodded.

Even if he doesn't interfere, Aizen Sousuke will eventually embark on the path of spiritual research.

In July, he also had the idea of ​​doing spiritual research. Rather than letting Aizen Sousuke do it on his own, he thought it would be better to intervene early so that Aizen could assist his research once he had grown up.

[Current training task has been added: Guide Aizen Sousuke through the basic training for returning to the Dao (in progress)]

...

A week later, in July, he received a notification from Minister Yushoda that the lecture schedule for the Kido Advanced Training Course had been arranged and that he was invited to give a lecture at the Kido Advanced Training Course.

"Shikatori-sensei, I heard that you unleashed the 'Flying Dragon Strike Thunder Cannon' during the Karakura Town incident, defeating a Hollow with just one hit. Could you teach us that?" a student asked.

"The 'Flying Dragon Strike Thief Thunder Cannon' is a high-ranking Demonic Path, and for you all at your current level, mastering it is still too much of a stretch," July smiled. "The advantage of Demonic Paths is their diversity; a large number of Demonic Paths can handle various scenarios. Don't blindly pursue high-ranking Demonic Paths."

"The power of the Demonic Path varies from person to person. Today I'm going to teach you some Demonic Path techniques so you can better utilize it in actual combat..."

In July, during a lecture, I explained the techniques of "chanting the breaking of the spell" and "post-chanting" to the students in the Ghost Path advanced training class, as well as the application of Ghost Path in actual combat.

After the course ended, in July I received a reward for teaching my first advanced training course in the Ghost Path:

[Receive an extra reward for completing the Ghost Path Advanced Training Course for the first time]

[Obtain the entry - Dual Chanting]

[Gain 10000 points of basic general experience]

[Random Skill Proficiency Level +1] x2

[Gain 3 disciple binding slots]

In July, he obtained another entry. He looked at the new entry that had appeared on his panel:

[Dual Incantation: You have gained a unique understanding of the Ghost Path, and can combine the incantations of two Ghost Paths to unleash the combined Ghost Path.]

"Double chanting" is an extremely difficult Kido technique to master; only those Shinigami who are highly skilled in Kido have mastered this Kido technique.

In addition to the entries and general experience, I also received two skill proficiency level upgrades, both of which were added to "Finger Sword", bringing the proficiency level of "Finger Sword" to Mastery.

After reaching the mastery level of "Finger Sword", July recalled the "Finger Sword" techniques in her mind and suddenly had some inspiration.

In July, he raised two fingers, and arcs of lightning wrapped around them.

Then, sparks burst forth from the arc of lightning, instantly transforming into crimson flames.

The lightning arcs and crimson flames intertwined, eventually transforming into golden lightning flames.

Pointing Sword - Thunder and Fire Spread!

He combined "thunder and fire spreading across the plains" with "pointing the sword"!

While the physical attributes cannot be enhanced by the golden lightning flames, the release speed of "Thunderfire Spreads" can be greatly increased by using the "finger sword" technique. It can also be used for ranged attacks, just like "Flowing Light".

In July, he could feel the spiritual particles within the spiritual pressure blades on his two fingers vibrating violently. Their power must be quite considerable. He was a little itchy to test how powerful they could be.

My spiritual pressure has increased a lot recently, and I really need to find someone to practice with.