Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

"By the way, how is Shisilang recovering?"

Naraku thought for a moment: "If we're talking about pure medical skills, Mayuri and Kisuke might be average, but when it comes to ingenious and cunning techniques, they're in a class of their own among the Shinigami."

"In their words, they should be able to walk around today. To fully recover, they'll probably need a few more days to readjust to their internal organs..."

Before he could finish speaking, a commotion suddenly broke out outside, the door to the tea room opened, and a figure walked into the room.

His face was a little pale, but he couldn't hide his joy.

Centuries have passed, and this is the first time that Jushiro Ukitake has felt so relaxed, as if all the shackles he has been carrying have been removed.

I felt several hundred pounds lighter.

"Teacher, Kong, so you were all here."

"You've come at the right time. I have some questions for you." Yamamoto beckoned to Ukitake Jushiro to sit down.

Since founding Yuanliu, he has taken on many disciples.

Afterwards, based on the Genryu school, he founded the Shinigami Academy, laying a solid foundation for the Gotei 14 mission.

Even now, he remains the honorary dean of the Spiritual Arts Academy, and his students are found all over the world.

However, there were very few disciples who could put Yamamoto at ease.

Jushiro Ukitake is one of them. Not only is he talented, but he is also very capable in dealing with people. He can be said to be a natural successor to the Captain-Commander.

Unfortunately, he was in poor health and suffered from a serious illness since childhood. He would even cough up blood when he was practicing cultivation, which was very serious.

Now that he has finally recovered his health, Yamamoto is genuinely happy for him.

Jushiro Ukitake sat down next to Sora Naraku.

"What is it?"

Yamamoto glanced at someone casually and cleared his throat: "Actually, it's nothing major, it's just related to the native god Mimihagi."

"Why would Hyosube Ichibei kindly help you strip away His power?"

Jushiro Ukitake made a strange expression:

"What good intentions? What good intentions are there?"

"Hyoubu Ichibei attacked Sora without provocation, and the two fought fiercely in the oldest Zero Division Hall. Seeing that Sora was gradually losing ground, I decisively chose to release the Eye of the Gods power buried deep within my heart..."

"I suddenly remembered that I left the stove on, so I'm leaving now."

Taking advantage of Yamamoto's attention being drawn to Ukitake Jushiro, Naraku Sora suddenly stood up, not even bothering to open the door, and smashed through the wall with a Green Charge, disappearing from sight without looking back.

Yamamoto was furious, but had nowhere to vent his anger.

As the captain, he couldn't very well rush out and instruct his disciples in public; that would show that he lacked the ability to teach.

Moreover, this kid's Instant Step speed was indeed a bit faster than before, and he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

It's probably due to the effects of that hellish hot spring.

Looking at the angry Yamamoto and the collapsed wall, Jushiro Ukitake couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a genuine smile.

Despite the teacher's increasingly irritable temper and the junior student's growing unruly personality, they both genuinely wanted to protect each other, only their ways of expressing it differed.

And this is the life he's always dreamed of.

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……

Naraku Sora dared not turn around, for fear of seeing an old man whose body was wreathed in flames and whose killing intent had materialized, rushing all the way to a valley in the Ichiban Ward.

The surging water poured down, crashing into the pool with a deafening roar.

A tall figure stood beneath the waterfall, slashing forward again and again.

Although no spiritual pressure was released, each swing of the sword would cut off the water flow to varying degrees, revealing the bare rock face.

Looking at the results of his hard work, Kyoraku Shunsui felt a sense of satisfaction.

Indeed, you'll never know your full potential until you push yourself.

Under the threat of Ryujin Jakka, he trained day and night under the waterfall, making his body increasingly tough and even increasing his spiritual pressure.

From initially only being able to cut a few feet of water, to now being able to cut off most of the waterfall with a single stroke, the sheer scale of the scene is enough to move anyone.

Most importantly, he now has a deeper understanding of his own power.

When this energy is reflected onto the Zanpakuto, the power of its Shikai will increase accordingly.

Just as Kyoraku Shunsui was resting briefly and preparing to resume his training, a voice suddenly reached his ears:

"Cheap senior brother, you've narrowed your path."

Kyoraku Shunsui turned around in surprise and saw a familiar figure standing on the water behind him.

"Kong, you're back from the Spirit King's Palace?"

"Yes, I've been back for a few days. I came here specifically to see how my senior brother's cultivation is going."

Naraku Sora said without blushing or panting.

After exchanging a few casual words about what happened at the Spirit King's Palace, Kyoraku Shunsui asked curiously:

"What did you mean when you said I took a narrow path?"

"Could it be that my cultivation method is incorrect?"

Naraku Sora shook his head: "The method is definitely correct. Although the teacher is old and senile, he has been a teacher for thousands of years, so there is absolutely no problem with his experience."

Kyoraku Shunsui: "..."

He wrote this down and would report it truthfully to Yamamoto when he met him.

"Senior brother, your biggest problem is that you have too many distracting thoughts in your mind."

Naraku Sora slowly walked to Kyoraku Shunsui's side and grinned:

“Cultivation is cultivation, not cultivation for a particular thought. Only when the mind is free from distractions can one unleash its full power.”

"I call it the unity of mind."

As he spoke, he slowly drew his Zanpakuto from his waist, his arms tensing, his body emitting a dull sound like a bowstring being tightened, his muscles surging like water.

Concentrate all the vectors of force at a single point.

Facing the surging waterfall, he swung his sword horizontally in an almost unchanging posture—

First Secret Sword Technique: Rhinoceros Strike!

The noisy sound of the falling water stopped abruptly, the surging waterfall ceased flowing at that moment, and time seemed to stand still for a split second.

A violent surge followed, surging and crashing in all directions, with a deafening roar that seemed to shatter clouds and split rocks, the aftershocks spreading wildly and the water surface violently shaking.

Kyoraku Shunsui's expression froze, his good mood completely gone.

All the results of his long cultivation were no match for this kid's casual slash; the disparity was so stark that it was utterly repulsive.

Old Man Shan's judgment is getting worse and worse; how could he have taken on such an unreliable disciple!

Chapter 197 With such a gift, what more could one ask for?

"Kong, what's the name of this move?"

"You want to learn? I'll teach you."

Upon hearing this, Kyoraku Shunsui beamed with joy and retracted his earlier thought.

Old Man Shan's judgment is getting sharper and sharper; he actually took in such a reliable student, which is a great fortune for Yuanliu.

In fact, Naraku had long wanted to pass on some of his unique techniques to those around him.

All of these people treated him with genuine sincerity, regarding him as family.

You treat me with sincerity, and I will repay you with my heart.

Unfortunately, because most of the moves are variations of abilities from other worlds, they are extremely difficult to learn.

Furthermore, these are all techniques and abilities that are highly compatible with Naraku Sora himself; they might not be suitable for other people.

Instead of letting them waste their time on this, we should continue to develop existing capabilities.

He can fully master the four basic combat techniques of Slash, Fist, and Oni, and become a mainstay of the Gotei 13.

After teaching Kyoraku Shunsui the secrets of the Rhinoceros Strike, Naraku left without a trace, concealing his merits and fame.

As for whether his junior brother can learn the first secret sword technique, that's beyond his control.

However, considering that Yamamoto was able to learn Black Flash, it shouldn't be difficult for him to learn Rhinoceros Strike, as the second most talented disciple under his tutelage.

The first secret sword technique is essentially about perfect control of the body's strength, concentrating all the force vectors into one point in an instant to unleash the strongest attack power.

It's not just a simple slashing technique; it's more about the control over physical strength.

This move is extremely effective against all Shinigami with strong physical bodies, such as Kenpachi Zaraki and Sajin Komamura.

However, it was not very effective for the previously sick and weak Jushiro Ukitake.

To be honest, it's been a while since I've paid attention to the growth of my players.

I wonder if Ohmae Shinichi has successfully lost weight.

Furthermore, the newly acquired Zanpakuto forging method must be handed over to someone else to operate; he has no interest in forging iron in front of the furnace shirtless.

Leaving the waterfall and pool to Kyoraku Shunsui, Naraku Sora thought to himself as he walked toward the Shinigami Prison.

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After confirming that Yamamoto was not lying in wait nearby, Naraku returned to the Shinigami Prison, which he had always been loyal to.

Currently, the renovation of the team's barracks is in its final stages.

Apart from buildings with special effects, the basic framework has been completed.

The soldiers moved between the newly built barracks and streets, and even their mental outlook had changed considerably.

Looking across the entire Seireitei, which other organization would be willing to spend so much on its rank-and-file soldiers?