Ichigo leaves and takes up residence in Soul Society!

He didn't say anything, nor did he show any smugness.

It's like doing something perfectly natural.

It feels incredibly relaxing.

The students were all astonished; this person was very strange.

I can't quite put my finger on what's strange about it, but it's really weird.

"Well……"

Aizen pursed his lips, seemingly organizing his thoughts.

"Excuse me... if I remember correctly, you are the genius Shinomiya-kun who just entered the school this year, right?"

"Aizen-sensei, what do you think of my handwriting?"

Shigu-zun was curious about how Shigu-zun perceived his calligraphy.

"Absolutely outstanding!"

Aizen gave it high praise without hesitation.

"At first glance, it looks like two characters, but when put together, they form the character '崩' (bēng).

"Is the deliberate separation of the upper and lower halves intended to express the meaning of things collapsing and splitting apart? Or is it to suggest a larger, macroscopic expression? Combining different things can form new things, which is exactly the opposite of the original meaning of the word, representing a philosophy of seeking unity in opposition."

"Or it could be an ironic allegory suggesting that things forcibly pieced together will eventually fall apart..."

"It is also quite aesthetically pleasing from the appearance of the text alone."

"Such an ingenious idea, combined with the beauty of calligraphy, seems that the Spirit Arts Academy's evaluation of Shinomiya-kun is still too conservative."

After this multi-layered deconstruction, the students suddenly looked at the Four Palace Master with new respect, and even developed a slight admiration for him, since no one had ever received such praise from Aizen-sensei before.

"Gentlemen, do you understand now? A genius like Shinomiya has a more thorough understanding of things, which is beneficial to improving one's spiritual cultivation."

"Many people misunderstand calligraphy, believing that it has no meaning in the work of death. I don't want to deny this idea, after all, you can't kill a conscious enemy with a brush."

Aizen adjusted his glasses and said with a smile:

"However, even with the same character, the way each person writes it is unique."

"Calligraphy is about writing your own heart. I hope that everyone can understand their own heart and strengthen their beliefs in the process of studying calligraphy."

"This will not only help you communicate with your Zanpakuto, and even understand and master high-level Kido, but also allow you to show your unique skills on this same path after you become Shinigami."

His words were not impassioned, yet they possessed a wonderfully infectious quality.

It can clear your mind of distractions, and your thoughts will unconsciously follow its rhythm.

A single class felt like a spiritual baptism.

The effect is far more than just "pressure relief".

It was like a shot in the arm for everyone.

It's no wonder that a simple calligraphy class is so popular.

It's not just Aizen's personal charisma; his actions genuinely benefited others, and that's what's crucial.

Chapter Seven: The Surprise Party at Hachihara

Time flies by.

After class, Shinomiya Takeru and Rindo ran into Ichigo as soon as they left the classroom.

"Hey, how was class? Did you fall asleep while holding your calligraphy brush?"

"If someone can fall asleep in Aizen-sensei's class, then their brain must have been smashed."

In response to Ichigo's teasing greeting, Shinomiya raised an eyebrow.

What is the "breakdown point"?

Ichigo was puzzled.

[A potent anesthetic, said to have effects even on the highest-ranking Grim Reaper.]

Luntang and his expressionless face provided the answer.

"...Injecting an anesthetic into the brain, you really came up with that idea, but that also means this teacher is really good at teaching, right?"

"If I had to describe it, it would be like listening to the greatest thinker of our time give a speech. If he had been born in Germany half a century ago, perhaps humanity would have already been unified."

"Is this a thinker?! This is clearly a cunning schemer who spouts grand theories and is adept at manipulating people!"

"If you don't want to be ambushed in your sleep, you'd better keep your voice down."

Shinomiya-sama gave a thumbs-up and pointed to the classroom behind him without turning his head.

Ichigo glanced out of the window and saw a group of male and female students surrounding the podium. He could vaguely make out a tall figure in different styles of clothing. That must be the person he was looking for.

Regardless of whether they are scammers or not, these students will definitely not stand idly by if they speak ill of a popular teacher, while Shinomiya-sama will definitely stand idly by!

"It's all because you exaggerated... Never mind, I'm leaving now!"

Watching Ichigo's retreating figure, Shinomiya said thoughtfully, "Rindo, guess what his first thought will be when he gets back tonight?"

【have no idea】

Wheels and head shake.

Shinomiya-sama smiled and said, "I bet he'll say, 'Shinomiya, what you said makes so much sense. I was just too arrogant.'"

Actually, I don't really approve of getting too close to that person either.

"?"

Shigu-zun turned around in surprise and found Rindo's eyes were serious, which was very rare for him.

Because I can barely sense Aizen-sensei's emotions.

“Luntang, have you ever thought about this? This is actually the normal situation.”

The Four Palaces Lord spoke calmly.

Luntang was taken aback upon hearing this.

"We cannot judge a person's character at a glance. It often takes a long time to observe and get to know each other before we can draw a conclusion. Even so, there is still a high possibility of making a wrong judgment."

"So the question is, why don't people feel insecure and instead pay more attention to interpersonal relationships?"

"The reason is simple: everyone is in the same situation."

"Imagine if you can't sense my emotions, and I can't sense yours. You would certainly be wary of me, but that would be the normal reaction to a stranger, not to the point of treating me as a bad person and developing a huge defensive mentality, right?"

Faced with the question posed by the Four Palace Masters, Rindou nodded hesitantly.

"So, Aizen-sensei, who seems terrifying to you because he can't feel emotions, is no different from anyone else to me. I don't know what they're thinking either, and I don't need to know. It's not important to me."

What's important?

Shinomiya patted him hard on the shoulder, as if responding with a gesture that complemented his words.

"How you do it is the most important thing."

……

Room 001 of the dormitory is the bedroom of the Four Palace Master.

Just as the fiery sunset outside the window was at its most intense, Ichigo pushed open the door and entered.

"Shinomiya, I have to admit that you sometimes say some strange things that make sense."

The Four Palaces Master sat at the square table, giving Rindo, who had just closed his book, a look that said, "See, what did I tell you?"

It seems you two get along well.

After Shinomiya's words, Rindou Yoya dispelled his preconceived notions about Aizen and took the initiative to respond to Ichigo's feelings.

"Yes."

Ichigo changed his shoes and walked onto the tatami mat. He sat cross-legged on the empty space at the square table and unceremoniously picked up the barley tea that Shinomiya-sama had just poured and drank it all in one gulp.

"My mouth is so dry. I was so engrossed in class that I didn't drink a drop of water."

"I should be happy for you, but I'm a little disappointed at the thought of not seeing your grumpy face on the next test."

Shinomiya-no-Mikoto picked up the Asauchi sword from the side and shook his head as he performed routine maintenance on it.

"Don't underestimate me. I can pass the test even without tutoring, okay?"

"I'll pretend I didn't hear that. Instead, tell me how you changed your opinion of Aizen-sensei."

Although he wanted to refute it, Ichigo reluctantly gave up and recounted the cause and course of events as the Four Palace Master wished.

In short, it can be summarized in one sentence.

Touched by their sincere attitude and impressed by their excellent teaching methods.

"At first I thought he was a cunning and treacherous bespectacled man, but I didn't expect him to be such a gentle and reliable good guy. He not only helped me plan my self-study program, but also cared about the problems I encountered in my other studies and life... I really owe him a huge favor."

Ichigo sighed.

They were probably ashamed of the petty thoughts that had instinctively arisen in them.

The Fourth Palace Master asked curiously, "From what you're saying, you also told him that you're the Demonic Path Nuclear Bomb?"

"Who is the Ghost Path Nuclear Bomb?!"

Ichigo flew into a rage.

"I knew it! People always whisper about me whenever they see me. Could it be that you're spreading rumors behind my back?"

“Brother Kurosaki, you know me well. I always say bad things about you to your face, which is commonly known as having low emotional intelligence.”

"Using that as an excuse... You bastard, don't let me catch you off guard, or I'll make some sarcastic remarks!"

"Then you'll have to ask Aizen-sensei to help you expand your vocabulary. You know me; low aggression won't work on me."

"..."

Seeing the other party's self-righteous attitude, Ichigo wanted nothing more than to punch him.

"Hmph, just enjoy your moment of triumph. You guessed right, Aizen-sensei invited me to the Fifth Division this weekend, saying he can help me solve my Kido problem."

"The weekend? I'm free too, let's go together."

The Four Palaces Lord nodded.

"Wait, you don't have any problems to solve."

"But Aizen-sensei must have also asked you to pass on an invitation to me, right?"

How did you guess?

Ichigo was utterly astonished.

"Is that even a question? There's no reason why the first-place winner would be overlooked if they received special treatment."

"..."

Ichigo didn't want to talk to Shinomiya-sensei, so he turned to look at Rindo.

The latter did not disappoint, writing a line of text in the air.

[Shinomiya performed exceptionally well in class and received praise from Aizen-sensei.]

"No wonder you were much more enthusiastic when you were mentioned."

Ichigo suddenly realized.

"Geniuses attract each other."

"Then it seems I'm a genius too."

Having successfully exploited the weakness of the Four Palace Master's self-praise, Ichigo was smug.

"do not you?"

The Fourth Prince's surprised attitude was as if he had heard something counterintuitive.

Ichigo paused for a moment, then grinned and said, "Of course I'm a genius. The two of us, Rindo, and Hachihachihara are all geniuses."

"Speaking of which, where is the 88 Yuan people? They sent an e-book via the communication device to summon you here, but they've disappeared without a trace."

The door opened again as soon as he finished speaking.