The Alchemist in Bleach

Even though they were subconsciously talking about some rather basic knowledge.

Time passed slowly, and soon the afternoon bell rang. There were two classes in the afternoon, one on the theory of Kido and one on the practice of Kido. But for Ichiro, it was the time to slack off... no, I mean, study.

The teacher was lecturing upstairs, while Ichiro was doing his own thing downstairs.

Not long after the self-study session began, Ichiro sighed, put down his pen, and stared blankly at his notebook. Just like in the morning, his current mental state was not enough to support him studying his own material while the teacher was lecturing.

After twirling the pen for a while, Ichiro suddenly seemed to remember something, took out a piece of white paper from the drawer, wrote "Fullbringer" on the top, and then wrote "Love" on the left side.

There is indeed very little information available about Fullbring, but that doesn't stop Ichiro from doing some analysis first. Anyway, he has nothing else to do, and this kind of analysis is more like taking a break, so it doesn't take much of his energy out of him.

When Ichiro thinks of Fullbring, the first thing that comes to mind is the original description of it: the power of love!

Using a beloved item as a medium, a special technique is activated. For example, Inoue's Shunshun Rikka relies on a hairpin given to her by her brother, which is her most precious item and can be said to be filled with her love for her brother.

Drawn by the power of the Hogyoku, it eventually became the vessel for Fullbring. Even Chad's can be explained by "love." He loves his body because it allows him to better protect others and better carry out his good intentions.

but!

The concept of "love" doesn't make sense with Ichigo. What is the vehicle for Ichigo's complete manifestation of his technique?

Substitute Shinigami!

Does he love this thing?

Love with a hammer!

It's more like there's some affection involved.

For Ichigo, the Substitute Certificate is essentially like a transformation device. Before the Fullbring arc, almost no one except the higher-ups knew about his identity as a Substitute Shinigami.

Perhaps the opportunity to give birth to the word "love" was in the two years after losing his power, when he poured his longing for the Grim Reaper and Rukia into it.

But in Ichiro's view, this still doesn't reach the level of "love"!

If I had to give a reason, it would be...

emotion!

Ichiro wrote these two words on the right: Love is too profound and too empty. If it were replaced with emotion, the logic in many places would be smoother, and it would be easier to conduct rational research.

Although it still leans towards the realm of idealism...

However, this would make it easier for Ichiro to define the medium for his Fullbring, since he hopes to regain alchemical abilities through Fullbring, so the medium must be related to alchemy.

But to be honest, Ichiro's feelings for alchemy haven't quite reached the level of "love" yet...

"Dong Dong~"

Just as Ichiro was deep in thought about the medium, the first class ended without him noticing. Urahara tapped on his desk: "Let's go, we'll be changing classrooms for the second class."

"Tsk~ So fast, let's go." As he spoke, he stuffed the books and notes on the table into his desk, casually activated the barrier, and then got up to follow Urahara and the others.

"How did you get involved in researching ultimate reality techniques?"

"There are some things I'd like to verify, but unfortunately, the academy doesn't have much information on them. I've also asked the captain, and it's the same; they have no clue. By the way, do you have any records? I remember you were considered a nobleman, right?"

Upon hearing this, Urahara rolled his eyes: "What do you mean 'calculate'? I am a nobleman, okay? Even a minor nobleman is still a nobleman!" Despite his complaints, Urahara still seriously promised Ichiro that he would find relevant information for him. At the same time, if possible, he would also try to bring Ichiro a copy of the information about the Shihouin family.

If he remembered correctly, Fullbring seemed to have some connection to the nobles of the Seireitei...

However, he wasn't sure about these things, so he didn't say anything to avoid interfering with Ichiro's judgment. Instead, he chatted with Ichiro about all sorts of things.

Their conversations were basically like this: Ichiro talked about the human world, and Urahara talked about Soul Society. In the beginning, the two of them were actually exchanging information quite seriously.

But how much of it can be serious? How much of it can be interesting?

Thus, Ichiro's information about the human world began to include elements from novels... Urahara's information about Soul Society began to include anecdotes and stories, and gradually, it became pure boasting...

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Chapter 53: Ichiro, severely injured in the Fourth Division!

The Ghost Path practice course is very simple: the participants are divided into three groups and take turns releasing the No. 31 Hado Crimson Fire Cannon. After the teacher comments on each group's performance and summarizes the experience, they start over, and so on.

However, for most students, they can only release a single spark; a few outstanding students can release it completely, although with less power.

In the past, Ichiro would practice this course alone or find a corner to squat in and do research. However, things are different now. He is not in good condition and can only practice with them. Surprisingly, he has gained some new insights.

The ancients were right in saying that we can learn new things by reviewing the old.

........

Around 5 p.m., the bell rang, marking the end of the day's classes. Ichiro bid farewell to everyone and walked nervously toward the Fourth Division.

To be honest, Ichiro has always felt that there is something wrong with the academic system of the Shinigami Academy. There is so much to learn, but the academic year is very short, only six years. Actually, Ichiro can understand the six-year system, since the Thirteenth Team needs manpower when it is first established.

But couldn't you make your courses a little more intense?

There are only four classes a day, and each class is incredibly long. If you study normally, the quality of learning in the second half is extremely low. This has resulted in the True Spiritual Arts Academy having been established for hundreds of years, yet the number of people in Team Thirteen remains the same...

Besides the fact that some were recruited by nobles, the school system was also a major factor. The tight curriculum, the numerous learning contents, and the unscientific class schedule all contributed to the fact that most graduates of the True Spiritual Arts Academy were very weak and had a very high casualty rate!

This practice was necessary in the early days because it could quickly convert trainees into combat power and put them into the battlefield. In fact, even in some war-torn countries during peacetime, such as during the reign of Ichiro Ichiro, there were quite a few cases of children being hastily trained and then sent into battle.

The actual situation is different, which is understandable.

However, now that things have stabilized, the previous approach cannot be continued. The academic system must be changed, either by extending the academic system or by adding advanced assessments to improve the level of graduates.

However, this is beyond Ichiro's control now. Ultimately, he still knows too little about the Seireitei. Reforming the education system is not easy, especially with the obstruction of the nobility.

Another point is that these words will only be convincing if he says them after graduation; otherwise, it will give the impression that he wants to continue slacking off...

........

As Ichiro approached the Fourth Division's barracks, he frowned at the noise inside and quickened his pace. The Fourth Division was usually very quiet, especially as evening approached and the health care work gradually came to an end.

At this point, there is only one possibility: wounded soldiers have been brought in, and they are quite seriously injured.

Thinking it over, Ichiro took two steps in three and walked straight into the barracks. A team member saw Ichiro come in and stopped in surprise, asking, "Lord Ichiro? What are you doing here? Didn't they say you were injured?"

"Me? Injured? What happened? I just got out of school, I'm talking as I walk."

"Oh~ I was cleaning over there when I suddenly heard some of them shouting 'Lord Ichiro is injured!' and others shouting 'Quickly save Lord Tenshin!' We thought you were injured, so we rushed over. I'm so glad you're alright."

"Tenshin? Ichiro? Could he be from the Ichiro family? I've never heard that guy mention him before?" After muttering to himself, Ichiro replied, "What's so good about it? Even if it wasn't me, someone who got injured at this time and was sent to the Fourth Division should be from the Thirteenth Division. We're all comrades, so be more careful next time."

"Yes, Lord Ichiro!" The Grim Reaper's expression hardened, and he secretly made a mental note of it.

Ichiro's reputation in the Fourth Division is quite high now. Besides the captain's blatant favoritism, Ichiro's own strength is also a major factor. Geniuses may arouse jealousy in others, but when faced with a genius who works so hard, normal people can only feel admiration.

In everyone's eyes, Ichiro is now talented and hardworking.

Therefore, the misunderstanding about Ichiro's injury caused quite a stir. He didn't even need to ask for directions; he just walked towards the direction where the crowd was gathering. Along the way, as he encountered more and more people, the clever misunderstanding was gradually resolved.

Those who still had work to do went back, and only a small group continued to follow Ichiro, not to watch the excitement, but to learn.

As mentioned earlier, Ichiro's invention of the Life Weaving technique is an extremely intricate circuit, and this intricacy means that the medical process is clearly visible unless deliberately obscured.

Is Ichiro that kind of person?

Of course not. He never minds others learning any of his techniques. How can one person doing research be faster than a hundred or a thousand people doing research together?

Even if only one person out of these thousand is willing to share their insights and new ideas, it's still a win for Ichiro.

To some extent, Urahara, who has been communicating with him, is largely responsible for his significant progress over the past two years.

Based on this, observing others' medical techniques has now become a relatively good practice in the Fourth Division. If you don't want to share, that's fine too; you can just conceal your own methods. However, there are very few people like this in the Fourth Division; Ichiro certainly hasn't seen any.

Soon, Ichiro entered the emergency room with a small team of people. He immediately recognized Tenshin Ichiro, who shared the same name as him. It wasn't that he looked much like Ichiro, but he was the only injured person there.

At this moment, Ichiro finally understood why so many people were panicking. He was seriously injured, with a huge knife wound on his chest that cut diagonally across most of his torso from his right shoulder, and a small portion of his internal organs had been cut open along the way!

If it weren't for the Grim Reaper's powerful physique and the proper rescue measures, he would probably be dead by now. Just as Ichiro was about to go up and take over the treatment, he suddenly caught sight of the person treating him. He immediately slowed down, quietly walked behind her, and gestured for her to continue.

The person who treated Tenshin Ichiro was none other than Amamiya Kine, the senior who often guided Ichiro when he first joined the Fourth Division. Amamiya Kine had a good talent for the Dao, and after the captain started giving frequent lectures, she was one of the people who benefited the most.

Furthermore, she is quite skilled in the delicate operation of the return path, making her the fifth member of the team to learn life weaving. Apart from the founder Ichiro and the captain and vice-captain, she is the second member of the team!

His talent is evident!

Therefore, as long as Tenshin Ichiro doesn't die, he doesn't mind letting his senior practice. Anyway, he'll take care of things if anything goes wrong. Even if the injury is twice as bad, as long as he doesn't die instantly, it'll just be a matter of one strike from Sekai.

Ichiro's arrival made K-On! Senpai less reserved, and she became a little bolder in her movements.

"Concentrate, don't get too caught up in the intricate knitting! The injury is showing signs of worsening!"

Qingyin's expression hardened, and the green silk that floated from her hand immediately dispersed slightly, curbing the worsening injuries around her.

"Hmm, not bad. Keep it up. The most difficult part of life weaving is independently treating injuries, because you have to strike a balance between meticulous treatment and stabilizing the injury. There are no special skills involved except for multitasking. It all comes down to practice. You can try it more often."

Kyou didn't speak, but simply nodded, then focused her attention back on the treatment. Ichiro stopped bothering her, only speaking to correct her when she was about to make a mistake.

"The lung weaving is wrong! Don't strictly follow the sample! Everyone's body has subtle differences, especially powerful Grim Reapers. Through years of training, they have deviated from the sample data in details. At this point, you need to compare their organ data with the sample organ data and make calculations. It's not that you can just weave the same part!"

A bead of cold sweat slowly slid down Qingyin's forehead. She felt the difficulty, but she still nodded slightly. Having come this far, how could she possibly give up!

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Chapter 54 Hidden Dangers (1/3)

"Hu~~"

With Ichiro's guidance, although it took a while, K-On! Senpai finally completed the treatment smoothly. Looking at Tenshin Ichiro resting on the bed, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Ichiro."

Ichiro smiled and handed her a handkerchief to wipe her sweat: "It's nothing, but it's amazing that you finished it so quickly. K-On-senpai has improved a lot recently. This is organ repair."

"It's only a preliminary cure; several more courses of treatment are needed for recovery. It's nothing compared to what you've done."

Ichiro smiled, not denying it modestly, because it was the truth. Although the injury was serious, it was nothing to him, especially considering he had undergone a lot of human experiments.

Two months ago, he might have needed two to three treatments to repair this injury, but now, one treatment is enough. In terms of human anatomy, he's accumulated roughly the level of expertise an average person would need in a lifetime in these two months...

After examining Tenshin Ichiro, who shared the same name as him, and confirming that the treatment was correct, Ichiro sighed, bid farewell to everyone, and walked towards the captain's office with a heavy expression.

"Kine-senpai, what's wrong with Ichiro-sama?"

"I don't know either. Maybe it's related to 'Ten Shin Ichiro'? After all, they share the same name." Senior Qingyin shook her head. She didn't know the specifics either, but it probably wasn't anything good.

..........

"Dong Dong~"

"Who?"

"I am the captain, Ichiro."