Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

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Zhenyang Spiritual Arts Academy, a certain classroom.

Ichigo Kurosaki sat in a window seat, listening attentively to the teacher's lecture, occasionally copying down important points.

It was completely different from the life I had imagined.

I thought I would be living a life of hardship and rigorous training, but I never expected that I would have to learn theoretical knowledge here.

This made Ichigo recall the scene on the day he left.

A stone gate-like structure rose from the ground in the backyard of the Kurosaki Clinic, slowly opening to reveal a hazy, indistinct curtain of light.

This is a spirit particle conversion device that Naraku Sora specially arranged for Ichigo.

In someone's words, the Spirit Arts Academy is located in Soul Society, and humans in the human world cannot go there.

However, if the soul and body are separated for an extended period of time, some unpredictable consequences may occur.

The best way is to transform the vessel into spirit particles and enter Soul Society in a completely new form.

Although it felt a bit strange, Ichigo still chose to believe Naraku Sora.

Because he wasn't traveling alone to that unfamiliar place, but with his whole family.

With family members by my side, my anxious heart calmed down.

However, after arriving in Soul Society, his father took his mother and sister to visit the Shiba family, leaving him alone at the Spirit Arts Academy to study.

Thinking of this, Ichigo couldn't help but sigh deeply, silently communicating in his heart.

"Uncle Zangetsu, do you think I can become a Shinigami as powerful as my father?"

Like a modern urban spiritual world, a middle-aged man dressed in a black overcoat and white shirt stood silently on the rooftop, a hint of speechlessness flashing deep in his eyes behind his sunglasses.

He really wanted to tell Ichigo that he would never become a Shinigami like Isshin Shiba in his lifetime.

But the words just wouldn't come out.

She clearly wanted to stop Ichigo from becoming a Shinigami and let him live a peaceful and happy life, so how did she suddenly end up being taken to Soul Society?

Zhan Yue was completely baffled.

However, just as he was thinking, a tall figure suddenly strode in from outside and appeared on the podium in the blink of an eye.

The next second, a powerful voice resounded throughout the classroom.

"Your kendo teacher is temporarily ill, so I'll be teaching the next class in his place!"

Ichigo blinked, staring blankly at the radiant figure, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

This unreliable guy is actually a teacher at the Spirit Arts Academy?

Chapter 393 The Captain-Commander's Training Plan

Ichigo is no longer that clueless eight-year-old child.

In the few days since he arrived at the Spirit Arts Academy, he has learned a lot.

The reason he can see things that ordinary people cannot is because he has the talent to become a Grim Reaper, not because he is the world-saving hero that Naraku claims to be.

All the students present could do this.

Ichigo, who has never been a genius, does not believe that he will become a genius in the eyes of ordinary people just by changing schools.

Even though he often received little red flowers when he was in kindergarten.

But looking at the whole room, who wasn't older than him, who wasn't more mature than him?

For example, the quiet-looking boy at the next table is said to be deaf and mute, and can only communicate with others through sign language.

But amazingly, he can communicate with small animals.

And then there's that blond, dark-skinned girl at the back of the table who calls herself the "Big Sister of the First Time." Although she's deeply influenced by the current "delinquent girl" culture, her appearance is somewhat out of place.

However, she was already able to communicate with her Zanpakuto when she was first admitted to the hospital.

In comparison, this little brat who only learned on the third day that his Zanpakuto was called Zangetsu seemed quite ordinary.

The only comforting thing is that Uncle Zhan Yue doesn't reject communication and often says encouraging words to him in the spiritual world.

To discourage him, they even said, "Ichigo is the most talented student in this year's academy."

Ichigo was deeply grateful to Uncle Zangetsu.

In comparison, that guy on stage seemed a bit too unreliable.

Even though he wasn't dead yet, this guy forcibly dragged him into being the Grim Reaper.

While the father's bad influence played a part, it's no excuse to deceive a child.

"Gentlemen, look at me."

"I have something to announce."

Naraku clapped his hands, attracting the attention of all the students.

In fact, without self-introduction, most new interns don't know what Naraku Sora looks like.

Most people just assumed that the Shinigami from the Gotei 13 were there to cover a class.

"I suppose your kendo teacher has already covered the basic theory and taught you some of the most basic slashing techniques a few days ago, so I won't waste my time on that."

"What is the purpose of learning the Slash Fist and the Demon Slayer Technique for a Grim Reaper?"

"That's right, Ichigo's answer is excellent, it's all about real combat!"

Ichigo: "?"

When did he speak?

He hasn't opened his mouth once since the start of class!

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Ichigo instinctively lowered his head, trying to avoid their attention.

While it's great to be the center of attention, being praised when you haven't even answered a question can make you feel a little guilty.

hateful!

Seeing Ichigo's flushed face, Naraku grinned.

No wonder that wicked woman Senjumaru enjoyed persecuting him so much back then; it really does feel good to dislike someone.

They'll do it again next time.

"Therefore, our next course will focus on one-on-one practical training!"

As he spoke, Naraku placed a box full of slips of paper on the lectern, which he had made on the spot using his spiritual hand.

"Group those who have the same number together, and then defeat them!"

Although the arrangement for Naraku Sora is a bit strange, all the students who can become members of Class One are geniuses and have almost no problems in terms of temperament.

Therefore, they were also very interested in the upcoming practical exercises.

One by one, the students went up to draw lots, and their opponents were quickly assigned.

When it was Ichigo's turn, he was shocked to find that he was the only one left who hadn't been grouped.

"Congratulations, Ichigo, you've won the grand prize."

Naraku Sora looked at the boy in front of him with a smile, "Your next opponent is—"

Ichigo's heart jumped into his throat.

"I."

Upon hearing that word, Ichigo's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, completely died.

He finally understood that this despicable guy had come for him today.

Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite!

Soon, the group of students arrived at the training field that stretched as far as the eye could see.

After everyone had received their bamboo swords, Ichigo stared blankly at the Zanpakuto in his hand.

"Hey, why are theirs bamboo swords, but mine is a Zanpakuto?"

Naraku, holding a bamboo sword, stopped a few steps away and grinned:

"Of course it's because you're too weak."

"Alright, enough talk, let's fight!"

Ichigo gritted his teeth, vowing to teach the guy in front of him a lesson.

The moment the start was announced, he stomped his foot on the floor and charged straight forward.

Although he couldn't perfectly control the spiritual pressure within his body, the clever Ichigo, through his research over the past few days and with the careful guidance of Uncle Zangetsu, learned the simplest and most direct method.

That is to pour all the spiritual pressure into the Zanpakuto at once, thereby unleashing astonishing destructive power.

A figure flashed across the field, and Ichigo appeared in front of Naraku in the blink of an eye, unleashing a fierce slash—

Snapped!

A crisp sound of impact startled Ichigo, who was full of fighting spirit.

The bamboo knife, which should have been extremely fragile, effortlessly withstood his full-force attack.

Naraku Sora sensed the force coming from the other side and nodded almost imperceptibly.

Although he has only just enrolled, his talent for cheating is already beginning to show.

Putting aside his extraordinary spiritual pressure, his tacit understanding and communication with his Zanpakuto alone already surpasses 99% of the students in the academy.

However, this is only the beginning. As time goes by, Ichigo will display a terrifying talent that will leave everyone in awe.

Of course, persecution should still be carried out when necessary.

After easily blocking the attack, Naraku Kuro began to actively encourage his opponent:

Is this all the skill you've got?

"I had such high hopes for you, but you can't even cut down a bamboo."