Bleach: Getting Stronger Starting from Teaching at the Spiritual Arts Academy

"It's supposed to be a hot summer day, but I'm experiencing the feeling of extreme cold..." Komamura Sajin felt like he had broadened his horizons today.

Within the Frost Domain of the Executioner's Manual, everything was frozen, even the spiritual particles were frozen.

This feeling was terrifying. Before he could react, the spiritual particles in his body stopped moving. If his teacher hadn't taken him away, his brain would probably have been frozen.

The teacher's moves were like a blizzard, so violent that it was difficult to find a place to stand.

If it weren't for the violent spiritual pressure his teacher provided, he wouldn't have been able to survive in this raging frost.

Komamura Sajin shuddered, shaking off the ice crystals that had formed on his fur.

"Teacher! What move did you just use?" Komamura Sajin asked excitedly. He hadn't forgotten that his teacher had told him to watch carefully before he started.

"This move is a combination of three demonic sword techniques: 'Frosty Dance,' 'Wind Chaser,' and 'Dust Blade.' Let's call it 'Dust-Binding Frosty Wind Armor.'"

"I have mastered several Kido sword techniques, and I will teach you some moves that suit you." July thought of Komamura Sajin's Bankai, which might be able to be combined with these Kido sword techniques.

"Kido sword techniques... I will definitely train them seriously!" Komamura Sajin also liked this powerful move.

"You're so amazing, why aren't you the captain?" Kyoraku Shunsui said as he walked over.

“Yes, with Shikato-kun’s strength, he is perfectly capable of serving as captain,” Ukitake Jushiro said with a smile.

“I want to take on another class of students. I plan to have Zuo Zhen also study at the Spirit Arts Academy. There are many disciples among this class, and I’m not comfortable entrusting them to others,” July said gently.

Although the list of new students has been finalized, it wouldn't be difficult for him to insert a new student if he just talked to Ayane Kotetsu.

Komamura Sajin is a werewolf, and his understanding of Soul Society is not much greater than that of the Rukongai residents. However, he would still gain a lot from receiving a systematic education at the Spirit Arts Academy.

"Shikatori-kun is very responsible towards his disciples. He is truly fortunate to have a teacher like you!" Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at Komamura Sajin and smiled.

"It is an honor to become Shikatori-sensei's disciple!" Komamura Sajin nodded.

"Let's see how the battle is going outside." July released his Bankai, and the shadow space quickly dissipated, returning the Shadow Princess to his hand.

Although Takeshi was very strong, they had great confidence in Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's abilities, which is why they were just chatting casually.

Outside the shadow space, the battle between Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and Executive Taketsuna has also ended.

As soon as they emerged from the shadow space, they felt a wave of heat wash over them.

The frost-covered domain that had frozen atmospheric particles had vanished, replaced by raging flames that burned everything in their path.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, wielding the Ryujin Jakka (Flowing Blade), stands majestically amidst the burning ruins.

Wu Gang lay on the ground, his body charred black, his skin torn and bleeding, like a piece of charcoal.

"Wow! Old man of the mountain—are you trying to burn us to death?!" Kyoraku Shunsui, though wearing shoes, felt as if the soles of his feet were directly stepping on scalding lava, so hot that he jumped around on the ground.

The return of the group caught the attention of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni turned his head slightly, as if molten lava was churning deep within his pupils, radiating a terrifying aura.

Chapter 182 The Purpose of Hellish Consciousness

In July, I took a look around the scene.

The original altar had become ruins, and none of the spirits, priests, or officials survived the battle between Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and the executor, Nobutsuna.

The executioner, Naobu Gang, lay on the ground, his entire body charred black from the fire, his skin torn and his flesh split open.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni toned down his Ryujin Jakka aura, allowing the group to approach.

As they approached, they discovered that Shi Zhi Naiwu Gang was still alive.

July glanced at the panel of the executor, Nobuaki:

Execution is the foundation of military strategy.

Reputation Level: Friendly

[Status: Near Death]

In July, it was discovered that the 'Hellish Intent Descends' status bar had disappeared, and even the reputation level had returned to Friendly.

"Cough cough—Yamamoto..." After coughing a few times, Nobuaki opened his eyes.

His eyes regained their sparkle, no longer dark and empty.

"Are you awake now?" Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni asked calmly.

"Yes...but even though my body was controlled...I still have the memory of what just happened...you're still the same as ever...so strong it's despairing...cough cough..." Executive Nobuaki said weakly.

Upon seeing this, July immediately knelt down and used the Returning Dao to treat the wound.

The condition of Wu Gang's execution is beyond what Hui Dao can cure, but Hui Dao's treatment can help him speak a few more words.

"It's Shikatri-kun... It's been years since I last saw him, and he's already become a captain-level powerhouse..."

Executive Taketsuna glanced at Shikagori Nanatsuki and continued:

"You must have many questions..."

"I was poisoned and stabbed to death by Tetsuya Asada, and after death, I came to hell..."

July reminded him: "Actually, it was the spirit of Tetsuya Asada that assassinated the executive captain, not Tetsuya Asada himself."

"I see...that explains it..." Executive Officer Taketsuna breathed a sigh of relief. He had treated Asada Tetsuya very well during his tenure and deeply hoped that Asada Tetsuya wouldn't be an ingrate. "My time is running out, so I'll get straight to the point..."

"When I was in hell, I was actually relatively free. While I was moving around in hell, I saw some old friends..."

"I learned some information from them..."

"Hell has its own consciousness!"

"What just controlled my body to fight Yamamoto was 'The Will of Hell'..."

"We don't know much about Him either; we've never even seen His physical form..."

"But occasionally, however, our bodies are controlled by His will, causing us to do certain things..."

"We, these spirits fallen into hell, are powerless to resist His control..."

"Like me today..."

"Yamamoto... do you still remember that rebellious Saizo guy...?"

"He was also once controlled by the 'will of hell'..."

"While the 'Gates of Hell' were open in the mortal realm, they tampered with the souls of some wicked people who should have been dragged into Hell... preventing these wicked souls from entering Hell..."

"Considering what happened today... I finally understand His purpose in doing this..."

The words spoken by the executive member, Nobuaki, contained astonishing information, leaving the group quite surprised.

"Hell has consciousness?!" Kyoraku Shunsui exclaimed in surprise.

Soul Society doesn't know much about Hell.

Even though Kyoraku Shunsui, as the captain, had the authority to access the Great Spirit Book Corridor of Seireitei to consult information, he knew very little about Hell.

This was the first time he had ever heard of hell being conscious.

"So... it was the 'Will of Hell' that allowed the souls of evil people to enter Soul Society, and then used these priests and officials to open the 'Gates of Hell' in Soul Society with the souls of evil people." July speculated about what had happened today.

Executive Takeshi continued, "That's my guess too..."

"As for the purpose of 'The Will of Hell' doing this..."

"I have a theory—the 'Will of Hell' is trying to disrupt the balance between Hell and the Three Realms! Cough cough..."

"'The Will of Hell' wants to disrupt the balance between Hell and the Three Realms?!" July frowned. "Could it be by opening the 'Gates of Hell' in Soul Society and plundering its spiritual particles...?"

July asked, "Execution Captain, we have another question: what is the connection between the spirits active in Soul Society and the 'Will of Hell'?"

Executive Officer Wu Gang continued, "I'm not entirely clear on the specifics, but when we were controlled by the 'Will of Hell,' many of the people we came into contact with were spirit remains. I suspect that some of these spirit remains may have been affected by the 'Will of Hell'..."

"These are just my guesses... I don't know much... You'll have to find out the truth yourself..."

"Cough cough—" Shi Zhiwu's voice grew weaker and weaker, and he could no longer hold on, "What you need to be careful of is—there are also spirits active in the mortal world..."

"I'm leaving... In my current state... dying in Soul Society... would only mean returning to Hell..."

"For those of us who have fallen into hell... escaping hell is no easy feat..."

"Execution Captain!" Jushiro Ukitake exclaimed.

The body of the executor Nobuaki transformed into spiritual particles and dissipated in the air.

Everyone could sense that these spiritual particles had actually left Soul Society and flowed directly into the Black Cavity.

"Will the execution captain return to Hell...?" July's face darkened. "Hell has a very strong binding effect on spirits!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned and didn't say much. He was in a bad mood because he had just sent his former comrade-in-arms to hell.

With his hands tucked into his sleeves, Kyoraku Shunsui slowly said, "The body of a Shinigami is composed of spirit particles. After a Shinigami dies, his body will eventually turn into spirit particles and return to the earth."

"But Shinigami whose spiritual pressure reaches the captain level have such high spiritual pressure that their spiritual particles cannot return to the earth after death, and they need to rely on the 'Soul Burial Ritual'."

"The above is what the Academy of Spiritual Arts will teach."

"But there is another theory that the 'Soul Burial Ritual' does not return the spiritual particles of Captain-level Shinigami to the Soul Society, but instead sends them to Hell."

"Seeing the executive captain in this state today confirms this rumor."

Jushiro Ukitake said, "The executive captain went missing that day, and we didn't find his body. It seems that those guys not only murdered the executive captain, but also sent him to hell with a 'soul funeral ritual'."

July stroked her chin: "By murdering a solitary captain-level powerhouse, sending him to hell, we strengthen hell itself..."

Based on the effects of these events, they deduced that the 'Will of Hell' and the spirit remains were connected, and that the actions of the spirit remains were most likely controlled by the 'Will of Hell'.

July couldn't find much related to the 'Will of Hell' in his memories of his past life, and he had no recollection of what Shi Chengwu Gang had said. He couldn't help but wonder if this was an effect of his transmigration.

"This 'study tour' has now come to an end," said Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro! Go back and lead men to search Rukongai. Make sure you find the spirits hidden there!"

"Yes!"

...

Shikatori Dojo —

In the courtyard, Kana Azashiro is instructing Lisa Yadomaru, Isane Kotetsu, and Souya Azashiro.

Cilantro from Mole City has the demeanor of a senior sister; whenever there's nothing else going on in the team, she'll return to the dojo to guide her junior brothers and sisters.

"Don't use all your strength; leave some room for maneuver so you can change your tactics."

Cilantro Mochi raised her sword to block Kotetsu Isane's slash, and with her left hand, she grabbed Kotetsu Isane's wrist and pulled her back, causing Kotetsu Isane to lose her balance.

Kana Mochishiro released Kotetsu Isane's wrist and stopped her with her arm just as she was about to fall.

"Huh, Yuzuriha's grown up so fast, I wanted to wrap my arms around your neck..." Kana Azashiro tilted her head and saw that her arms only reached around Yuzuriha's chest.

Since last year, Kotetsu Isane's height has increased rapidly, and he has already grown to over 1.7 meters tall.

"I...I'm sorry!" Kotetsu Isane blushed, seemingly embarrassed that her height had bothered others.

"Why apologize..." Kana Azashiro patted Isane Kotetsu on the shoulder, "Growing taller is a good thing!"

"It's a bit too tall..." Kotetsu Isane was a little insecure. Her height was considered quite tall among female Shinigami. Female Shinigami over 1.7 meters tall were quite rare, which made her feel uneasy.

At that moment, a gentle voice rang out in the courtyard:

"Yongyin, tall girls are also very charming."

"The teacher's back?!" X4

Cilantro Mochi's face was full of surprise. She threw down her wooden sword and ran over quickly.

"Yes, something came up, so I came back early." July opened her arms to catch the Cilantro from Mole City who jumped over.

After an unexpected encounter with the executive officer, Takeshi, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni ended his 'study abroad'.

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro had many things to do next, so in July they took Komamura Sajin back to the Shikatori Dojo.

"Yay! I haven't seen my teacher for over a month, I miss her so much!" Cilantro Mochi was slightly taken aback when she saw the tall figure behind her teacher.

"Is this the big dog that the teacher picked up?" asked Cilantro Mochi.

“I am a werewolf, not a dog,” Komamura Sajin said earnestly.

"This is my new disciple, Komamura Sajin of the werewolf clan. He will be going to the Spirit Arts Academy with you after the start of the semester," July explained.

"Werewolf clan... This is the first time I've ever seen one!" Kana Mochi suddenly realized.