The Alchemist in Bleach

However, if one can use high-speed chanting, chanting for one second, one can smash fifty or sixty in a minute. Even if high-level chanting consumes a lot of energy, with Kirinji's spiritual pressure, a fully chanted Hakudo can smash a dozen or so No. 99 in a minute without any problem!

This technique will greatly enhance the practical application of the Ghost Path. Although it is not yet perfect, it will be completed one day.

“Very good, then it’s settled. From now on, you can come over every weekend afternoon, and I’ll give you half a day of guidance. I will teach you all the knowledge of the Dao of Return. How much you can learn depends on your ability.” Kirinji Tenjiro said this with a proud look on his face, completely unaware of the strange expression on the captain’s face.

Back when she first decided to give Ichiro private lessons, she also taught him one lesson a week, leaving a week in between for him to think. The original plan was to teach him some advanced knowledge each week, to temper his arrogance, and to let him settle down for a few years.

Then...then a semester passed and Ichiro completely drained her...leaving her with only hundreds of years of accumulated practical experience...

At this moment, Tenjiro was so similar to himself...

However, she wouldn't kindly remind Tenjiro; she was hoping Ichiro would learn more. Seeing that Tenjiro was showing some interest, the captain smiled slightly, turned around, and walked out of the training ground.

The law should not be passed on to six ears. Although Tian Shilang did not care, she still had to keep it a secret.

……

In the blink of an eye, another semester has passed. Same place, same people, different circumstances...

Ichiro and the captain were the same as when they arrived before.

His face was all smiles, while Kirinji Tenjiro's entire body had turned ashen...

Everything that could be taught has already been learned by Ichiro... What's left are his own closely guarded secrets, which obviously can't be taught to Ichiro. So, the only thing he can still teach, just like the captain, is experience...

He, a dignified ghost of the hot springs, was actually drained of his knowledge by a second-time graduate—oh, now a third-time graduate!

This is an absolute disgrace!

"Sigh~ That's enough for the lesson. I have nothing more to teach you. The rest is up to you. Note that although your theoretical knowledge is second only to mine and Retsu, it's still just theory. You still need to polish many technical details. And then there's this." With that, Kirinji Tenjiro pulled out a book from somewhere and handed it to Ichiro.

"This is the chant text I've analyzed over this period of time. It's a bit short... I originally planned to teach you for four years and then give you a surprise... but I've only finished this much. The rest is up to you. Good luck."

"Is Master Kirinji going back?"

"Yes, we also have a lot of things to do. If it weren't for Retsu's repeated requests, I wouldn't have come out this time. But now it seems that coming was worth it." Kirinji Tenjiro's colors returned. Although Ichiro had given him quite a fright, overall he was still very gratified.

"It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching!" Ichiro bowed sincerely. He had learned a lot from Tenjiro at Kirinji Temple, not just about the knowledge of the Dao, but also many things that would greatly help him on his future path.

However, Kirinji Tenjiro remained unmoved by Ichiro's bow. His entire demeanor suddenly changed, and an aura as deep and vast as the ocean surged forth, pressing down entirely on Ichiro!

"Ten Shin Ichiro, what are your dreams for the future?"

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Chapter Twenty: The First Signs of Chaos

"boom!"

'What terrifying spiritual pressure! Is this the power above the captain level?!' Barely resisting the pressure brought by Kirinji Tenjiro's spiritual pressure, Ichiro felt a sense of shock and his concern about spiritual pressure increases grew even stronger.

The battle of the god of death is the battle of Reiatsu.

This statement is quite classic, and Ichiro took it very seriously after his time travel. However, this was the first time he had personally faced such a situation...

At the same time, the idea of ​​doing everything he could to improve also arose in his mind for the first time!

Whether it's ability, knowledge level, or status!

He didn't want to be suppressed anymore!

He wanted to stand up!

No, you don't want to...

Suddenly, the sound of a door opening and closing echoed in Ichiro's mind. The words that came from within chilled his inexplicably excited heart. Yes, he really didn't want to...

In his first life, just as his life was about to reach its fulfillment, he passed away...

In his second life, he died shortly after becoming a State Alchemist...

This is his third life, and he hasn't succeeded yet, but he's afraid...

Whoever becomes the captain is a dog!

No! He can't be the vice-captain either!

These thoughts were deeply etched into Ichiro's soul when he awoke in Soul Society again. He had already achieved great success in his previous two lives, so there was no point in going through it again.

Compared to this, he found something much more interesting...

Exploring the truth of the world...

He can only be considered successful when he has explored all the truths of the world, and truth is endless!

He's definitely going to get stuck with this bug!

“Dreams… well… hah~” Ichiro swayed slightly, looked up at Kirinji Tenjiro, and for the first time fully revealed the emotions in his eyes, displaying an unprecedented brilliance, “I want to… unveil… the mask of the world… to see… the eternal… truth of this world!”

"!!!" Kirinji Tenjiro and the captain stared at Ichiro in shock. They had considered many answers: wealth, power, strength, but they had never thought of this one, because Ichiro's usual behavior did not seem like that of someone with such lofty ideals.

But the emotions filling Ichiro's eyes at this moment were not fake. Having lived for hundreds of years, they still had the ability to judge people.

"..." After a moment of silence, Kirinji Tenjiro suddenly withdrew all his spiritual pressure, looked at Ichiro who was panting heavily, and smiled, "You, very good."

Upon hearing this, Ichiro smiled. He gradually realized that his sudden loss of control of his emotions was probably related to Kirinji Tenjiro, most likely something like the assessment.

Thinking of this, Ichiro felt a chill of fear. If he hadn't asked about something related to dreams, Ichiro might have really fallen for it. Although he was confident in regaining the Seireitei's trust, this would inevitably affect Ichiro's development plans.

If he becomes the team leader, he's doomed; he won't have the time to deal with miscellaneous tasks.

Fortunately, he passed. Although I will keep an eye on his situation, I think I won't test him again. After all, human nature is the most vulnerable thing to test.

For example, that classic line...

"You're using this to test your cadres?"

The implication is that there are too few things to tempt me, but if the temptation is strong enough, almost no one can resist. The Seireitei must understand the importance of trusting those you employ.

"Ichiro."

"Ok?"

"Well done."

Faced with the captain's praise, Ichiro scratched the back of his head and smiled.

"I have some things to say to Tenshiro. Wait for me outside. We'll go back together later. I need to tell you some things."

"Yes, Captain!"

……

After Ichiro left the training ground, Kirinji Tenjiro, with a wooden stick in his mouth, grinned and said, "Retsu, this kid has a lot of potential."

"Ah."

"You're planning to groom him to be the captain of the Fourth Division?"

"Ah."

"Hmm... that's fine then. But I think you're more suitable for the Fourth Division. This kid is more suited to the Kido Clan, after all, his Kido talent is so outstanding, and the truth of the world, huh? Ha~ He's just like those old men, hahaha!"

"Ah."

"Haha..." Kirinji's laughter stopped abruptly. Looking at the silent captain, a bead of cold sweat slowly rolled down his forehead. "Retsu... you haven't said a word since just now, what's wrong?"

"Whoo~"

As Kirinji spoke, an unnamed aura rose from the captain, and the braid that had been gathered in front of him came loose, as he looked up at the sky!

"Gudong!"

Kirinji swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly as he asked, "L... Lie, what's wrong with you...?"

"Why did you use your spiritual pressure to force Ichiro just now? I don't recall us discussing this beforehand..."

Kirinji's eyebrows twitched, and he said with some fear, "I...I...I was just...just...joking, yes, I was just joking, that's more effective, haha~yes, that's right."

The captain, his hair disheveled, smiled, exuding an even stronger killing intent, and said, "Then, I'll make a joke too..."

"Clang!"

"what!"

……

"Hmm?" Ichiro, who had just stepped out of the mansion, looked back in confusion. He thought he had just heard a scream? He then chuckled and shook his head. "How could that be? This is the noble district, and those two lords are here. Who would be so bold?"

A little while later, the captain came out in a good mood, called out to Ichiro, and led him toward the academy.

"Ichiro, things have been a bit chaotic lately. You should stay at school for the time being and don't go to the team."

Upon hearing the captain's words, Ichiro's eyes flashed. Connecting the recent anomalies with some scattered information from the original work, he nodded: "Understood, I'll be careful."

"By the way, when do you plan to graduate? Do you want to finish your studies? There probably isn't anyone at the True Spirit Arts Academy who can teach you now."

"Yes, that's true, but my combat system isn't finished yet. I probably won't have much time after graduation, since there are quite a few systems I need to research. I need to continue learning Kido, organize the incantations for Kurodo, and build my combat system. Most importantly, my Zanpakuto still can't be Shikai. I can hear her voice now, but it always gets stuck on the most crucial name. Sigh~"

After counting on his fingers, Ichiro sighed. The Shikai of his Zanpakuto was his biggest worry. He had solutions for the others, but this was the one he had absolutely no idea about...

"Shikai? Don't rush. Since you've heard the voice, you'll be able to complete it sooner or later. Besides, you've only had your Zanpakuto for a short time, so you have plenty of time."

"Hmm." Ichiro nodded, but there was one thing he didn't tell the captain, and that was...

The sound of the Zanpakuto grew fainter and fainter...

It wasn't that the Zanpakuto didn't speak, but rather that he couldn't hear it...

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Chapter Twenty-One: Ichiro's Choice!

Back in his dorm, Ichiro slammed himself onto his bed, staring silently at the ceiling. After a long while, he raised his Zanpakuto and gazed at it intently.

He lingered for a long time on the spirit particle transmutation circle in his sleeve, then sighed, "Are all Zanpakuto so exclusive...?"

Spiritual particle alchemy, after decades of development, has finally taken initial shape and can be used in basic combat, but this is not particularly good news...

As the Spirit Alchemy technique began to take shape, not only were names forgotten, but even the voices of Zanpakuto (Soul-Slaying Blades) became faint and indistinct...

In other words, he now faced a choice: choose a Zanpakuto or alchemy...

Without a doubt, Ichiro chose the latter...

Because he knew very well what he had relied on to grow to where he was now. Without the spiritual food made by alchemy, he could not have entered school so quickly, and his spiritual pressure would not have increased so rapidly.

Even his abnormally high talent in the Ghost Path was due to alchemy. Spiritual Alchemy allowed him to increase his control over spiritual power by leaps and bounds, while alchemy itself caused a mysterious change in his soul, making him more sensitive to the Ghost Path.