Death's Hidden Mobile

Xia Yan recalled that Hirako Shinji had two great hobbies: jazz and hair care. However, he was a spirit, so how could he get hair care?

When Xia Yan asked the question, Yadomaru Lisa replied, "Because there are shops in the real world that specialize in serving souls."

Xia Yan's eyes widened, and he asked, "Will there be?"

Lisa Yadomaru nodded and said, "Of course, there are barbershops, restaurants, clothing stores, hotels, bookstores, all of these. After all, it's not just Shinigami, Quincy, and Hollows who possess powerful spiritual energy; humans do too. These humans possessed powerful spiritual energy in life, and after death, they become souls with powerful spiritual pressure."

Xia Yan suddenly remembered that there were people with powerful spiritual energy in the original work, such as Tang Guanyin Temple, who was not afraid of Beng Lan's spiritual pressure and could even unleash a huge explosion that covered the upper half of Lan Ran's body.

Such abilities are comparable to those of the Shinigami students at the Shinigami Academy.

It's even possible that he's a powerful figure in disguise, just like Ōmaeda.

Xia Yan was somewhat surprised and asked, "Won't they go to the Soul Society after becoming spirits?"

Lisa Yadomaru adjusted her glasses and said, "No, most souls are purified in order to be reincarnated in the Soul Society, go through the cycle of reincarnation, and then return to the human world. However, powerful spirits are unwilling to leave this world, so the Shinigami will not forcibly purify them. Since souls have long lifespans, they form soul settlements, but these are located in relatively remote places, trying to avoid Shinigami and human settlements as much as possible."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "I see."

The area is inhabited by spirits, and it sells items used by spirits. No wonder Aikawa Raibu can buy JUP, and Yadomaru Lisa can buy pornographic books, as well as their favorite food CDs.

A few items that are not available for purchase, such as furniture and fitness equipment, can also be converted using a spirit converter.

Lisa Yadomaru said, "I can take you there to see it sometime in the future, if I have the time. But that will have to wait until you've mastered the technique of concealing spiritual pressure."

Xia Yan felt a sense of anticipation upon hearing this.

Moreover, it seems that the real world is not simple either, with hidden Quincy, rogue Shinigami, Fullbringers, psychics, and the Visored.

Life in this world is destined to be anything but boring.

Chapter 100: Yuzaki Hachigen

After lunch break, at 2 PM, Xia Yan found Yuzhaoda Hachigen and followed him to the basement.

Hakugen Ushōda stood in front of Natsuhiko and asked, "What kinds of demonic arts have you mastered?"

Xia Yan replied, "I have mastered all the beginner and intermediate levels of Hakudo and Bakudo, but I only have a few specific advanced levels of Hakudo and Bakudo."

Even after Xia Yan was attacked by Ramirez, he started learning other attribute-based techniques, but he only learned a few.

Yuzhaoda Hachigen nodded and said, "Advanced Hakudo and Bakudo involve more complex analysis processes, unlike ordinary Kido."

Advanced Hakudo is a skill that only Captain-level Shinigami, aside from Rukia and Kukaku Shiba, can master in Bleach.

For example, Jushiro Ukitake, Yoruichi Shihōin, Tessai Gurashi, Shunsui Kyōraku, Aizen, Kisuke Urahara, and others.

The exceptions are Rukia Kuchiki, who can use the Seventy-Year Cycle of Double Lotus Azure Fire Drop, and Kukaku Shiba, who can use the Sixty-Three-Year Cycle of Thunder Roar Cannon.

Apart from that, none of the vice-captains have ever used advanced Destruction techniques. Even in anime-original content, there's only one exception: Omaeda Kichiyo's Reikai Raihou Cannon.

As for advanced binding techniques, they are used by many people, but only by strong individuals at the vice-captain level or above.

Needless to say, the captain-level powerhouses include vice-captain level users such as Kira Izuru, Kotetsu Isane, Hisagi Shuhei, and Matsumoto Rangiku.

In addition, there is Rukia Kuchiki.

Rukia Kuchiki's strength is beyond doubt. Ten years after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, she became the captain of the 13th Division. She already had the ability to be a member of the observation team when the original story began.

However, Byakuya Kuchiki suppressed her and made her do some simple tasks, which were basically her duties in the real world.

In any case, one needs at least the spiritual pressure of a vice-captain, around level six, to unleash a high-level binding spell.

However, apart from Rukia, only captain-level individuals, that is, seventh-rank spiritual pressure, can use advanced Hado.

After Xia Yan reached the seventh level of spiritual pressure, he could chant advanced binding spells and advanced breaking spells without incantation, but only a few of them.

Hatsugen Ayatsuda then asked, "How did you manage to abandon the chanting process?"

Xia Yan told Yuzhaoda Hachigen about his questions regarding rituals, rhythms, and mental perception. The latter was somewhat surprised and asked, "Were these taught to you by someone else?"

Xia Yan replied, "It's based on my own thinking, as well as the explanations from the Kido class teacher."

Yuzhaoda Hachigen nodded and said, "The direction is correct, and it is also the essence of abandoning incantation in Kido. However, the higher the level of Kido, the more difficult it is to master. Even the incantation version requires constant training. Abandoning incantation and simplifying the steps may lead to the Kido failing or weakening in power if even the slightest error occurs."

Xia Yanshen agreed, saying, "That's right. I only have two high-level Hado techniques that I can use without chanting: Thunder Roar Cannon and Flying Dragon Strike Thunder Roar Cannon. The former is the lowest-ranking high-level Hado technique, while the latter can be used without chanting because I can simulate it with my Zanpakuto. As for Twin Lotus Azure Fire Drop, Zanpakuto Wheel, and Black Coffin, only Twin Lotus Azure Fire Drop can be used without chanting, but its power is only a quarter of what it used to be."

Hachigen Ushōda said, "A quarter of the power of a Hado is too weak; it should have at least a third, or even a half, of its power. As for Binding Spells, the binding power of advanced Binding Spells can even reach sixty percent of the power of the chanted version."

"One-half, sixty percent, is that even possible?"

Xia Yan was somewhat surprised and said, "It can be cast instantly and has such great power. It can be used as a primary fighting method. Aizen's Black Coffin without incantation only has one-third of the power of the complete version."

"One-third? He's really something."

Yuzhaoda Hachigen was somewhat surprised and said with a wry smile, "The Black Coffin is an exception. It is the last of the advanced Hakudo and the first before the forbidden technique. Its power is enormous and no less than that of the forbidden technique. If it were this Kido, I could probably only achieve one-third of its power."

Aizen's mastery of Kido (Demon Arts) was comparable to that of Ushōda Hachigen and Tsukasagi Tessai; he was the only one to use Hadō 99 (Five Dragon Reincarnations). Even Ushōda Hachigen and Tsukasagi Tessai only used Bakudō 99, never Hadō 99. Of course, Tsukasagi Tessai also possessed forbidden techniques like time stop and spatial teleportation. Ushōda Hachigen's abilities also leaned towards spatial reversal.

Xia Yan said, "One-third of the power is already enough to injure an ordinary captain. Senior Tian Boxuan, which Hakudo should we start with?"

Yushoda Hachigen shook his head and said, "After you break through the Dao, you can start learning. The first thing I will teach you is advanced Binding Dao, especially the ones you have already mastered without chanting."

"Binding Dao?"

Xia Yan looked at Yuzaki Hachigen.

Hachigen Yuzōda nodded and said, "Binding Spells are relatively easy to master. Many vice-captain level Shinigami can master advanced Binding Spells. They are low in difficulty, and their power is greater after abandoning the incantation, making them widely applicable. However, your Six Staffs Light Prison, Hundred Steps Barrier, and Chain Binding Spells only have one-third of the power, which is too weak. Secondly, your combat methods are endless. Whether it's Hollowfication, Instantaneous Roar, or the Shikai of your Zanpakutō, you don't lack combat methods. Therefore, mastering Binding Spells and combining them with your combat style can increase your combat power in a short period of time."

After listening to his words, Xia Yan agreed wholeheartedly. Binding Technique was indeed more suitable for him, and it could be used in conjunction with Heavenly Thunder Ball. When binding enemies, he could use Thunder Strike, Electromagnetic Cannon, Flying Dragon Strike Thunder Cannon to defeat them, which was a very good method.

Yushōda Hachigen added, "Of course, the main reason is that I am good at Binding Path, but not so good at Breaking Path."

You're really straightforward.

That's right, Yushōda Hachigen never used the forbidden technique of breaking the Dao, only the forbidden technique of binding the Dao.

Furthermore, his self-created techniques, such as the Eight Trigrams Twin Cliffs, which is the warehouse's barrier, are high-level, deceptive barriers that ordinary people would instinctively avoid. Moreover, Itsuki Hachigen has stated that even a Shinigami using Kido cannot break through them.

There is also a standing clapping game that releases multiple square pillar-shaped barriers to trap opponents, which can sever the enemy's body and is more like spatial plundering.

In addition, Box Doubt, Five Nourishing Cover, Six Directions Sealing Formation, Four Beasts Blocking the Gate, and Chocolate Bar Curved Ball are all Ghost Paths of the Binding Path nature.

“Alright, next I’ll teach you the first one in the advanced Binding Techniques, Binding Technique Sixty-One, Six Staff Light Prison. Try releasing it first, using me as your target,” said Yushoda Hachigen.

Xia Yan nodded, stretched out his hand, aimed at Yuzhaoda Hachigen, and waved his arm three times. The next moment, six beams of light flew out and fixed Yuzhaoda Hachigen's hands to his body.

But the next moment, the six beams of light slowly melted and disappeared.

This is?

It wasn't forced apart by force, but rather it simply melted away, dissipating little by little into the air.

Xia Yan asked blankly, "Senior, how did you do that?"

Hakugen Yuzōda said, "Using the same type and quantity of Kidō to counteract the opponent's Kidō is a technique for using Kidō."

Hearing this, Xia Yan was slightly taken aback. Wasn't this just a case of killing each other against ghosts?

Yoruichi's technique of breaking Soi Fon's Shunpo was merely a Kido version.

If you master it, it will be of great use.

As if sensing Xia Yan's desire, You Zhaotian said, "I will teach you this technique later, but the focus now is on your Six Staff Light Prison, which is relatively weak, only one-third of its power. Your hand gestures and the way you mobilize spirit particles are somewhat inappropriate. Next, I will tell you how to adjust it."

Hachigen Azuma began to slowly explain the specific methods, while Natsuhiko listened attentively, not missing a single detail.

A teacher at the level of a deputy ghost master personally instructing him—Xia Yan would only encounter this once in his life.

Chapter 101: The Immortal Corpse (Fourth Update)

Xia Yan has been studying the Kido (demonic arts) with Yuzhao Tian Bai Gen every afternoon these days. In just three days, he regained mastery of the Six Staffs Light Prison, the Hundred Steps Barrier, and the Lock Bars Binding.

After mastering the three binding techniques, the binding power reaches fifty percent. As long as you continue to modify your perception and thinking, you can further increase its power.

With the help of Kunan Shiro and Yuzaki Hachigen, Xia Yan gradually improved himself every day.

In addition, Xia Yan did not forget his research on magnetic field tempering of the body and wind instantaneous roar.

On Friday, just as Xia Yan finished training, a huge package entered through the door, hovering very close to the ground, as if it were moving along the ground.

Only the Visoreds and a few others, such as Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi, and Tessai Gahishi, are allowed to freely enter the barrier.

But why is there only a backpack?

Everyone looked at the backpack, which slowly tilted and fell to the ground. A black cat darted out and called out, "Xia Yan, your things have arrived."

Upon seeing the other person, Xia Yan quickly went over and called out, "Yoruichi-senpai."

The black cat shook its body, brushing the dust off its fur, and then said, "Inside are the items that Kisuke Urahara brought for you."

"So many?"

Xia Yan was somewhat surprised to see the huge package.

Yoruichi said, "Besides what you want, there are some other items that Kisuke Urahara thinks you can use. Let's find a place; I need to teach you how to use the Gikai."

Xia Yan nodded, picked up the package, carried it back to his room, and eagerly opened it.

The package contained many things, the first being the artificial bodies. The artificial bodies were stacked together, dressed in clothes, which, judging from the style, resembled school uniforms.

Yoruichi said, "You look only eleven years old, so you're still a primary school student. That's why we made you a school uniform."

Xia Yan opened the artificial body again, and a round bead rolled to the side.

Xia Yan picked up the bead, looked at Yoruichi, and asked, "Yoruichi-senpai, what is this?"

The latter said, "This is the Soul-Binding Pill, which can forcibly separate the soul from the body. After the soul leaves the body, it can regain control of the body and prevent the body from being damaged or attracting the attention of humans in the mortal world."

Xia Yan asked curiously, "Senior Yoruichi, the Soul-Soul Pill can only be used after I enter the Gigai, right? How do I enter the Gigai?"

Yoruichi said, "Just lay the Gikai flat and lie on it."

Xia Yan placed the artificial body on the bed, lay back, and immediately felt his soul enter a warm and soft place. His six senses were gradually affected, but after a moment of discomfort, his six senses returned, only not as sensitive as before, and his spiritual pressure perception disappeared without a trace.

Xia Yan slowly stood up. He felt a little uncomfortable losing his spiritual pressure, but he could still sense the world around him using his five senses.

Xia Yan looked at his hands, legs, and feet, and found that they were no different from those of a human body.

Strictly speaking, this artificial body is equivalent to the human body, and is a container for the soul.

However, Xia Yan tried to mobilize his spiritual power but found it somewhat obstructed.

Yoruichi explained, "Gikai itself has the effect of suppressing spiritual power. Wearing a relic will reduce the ability to recover spiritual energy. In addition, the Seireitei's gikai can be tracked to this location, while Urahara's gikai will not reveal its tracks, so its ability to recover spiritual energy is close to zero."