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

The werewolf clan rarely ventures outside of Inuyama, and this was the first time Kana Azajo had ever seen a werewolf.

Lisa Yadomaru, Isane Kotetsu, and Souya Azashiro were also very curious about Sajin Komamura and gathered around.

"So it's my junior brother..."

"Wow, that's amazing... even his arms are hairy..." Souichi Azashiro touched Komamura Sajin's arm and exclaimed in amazement.

Komamura Sajin didn't expect to become the center of attention so suddenly, and he became a little flustered.

“The atmosphere at Shikatori Dojo is great, don’t feel awkward,” July said, patting Komamura Sajin on the shoulder.

“Yes! If anyone bullies you or you encounter any problems when you go to the Spirit Arts Academy, just come to me!” Moth City Shuang said confidently.

"Go and prepare a room for Zuo Zhen. I need to go out later to take care of the Spirit Arts Academy enrollment matter," July said.

"Come on, come on, we'll help you tidy up your room!"

As July walked under the eaves, Rokujo Hakunsai noticed the commotion in the courtyard and came out of the house.

"I didn't expect you to have taken on a werewolf as a disciple. I've only met werewolves two or three times," Lu Qu Bayunzhai asked with a smile. "Didn't you say you wouldn't be back for two or three days before the start of the semester? Why are you back two weeks early?"

"We've encountered an unexpected situation; we've run into the missing Executioner, Taketsuna..."

In July, I explained to Lu Qubaiyunzhai their experiences during their studies abroad.

After hearing this, Shikatori Hakunsai was shocked: "You've encountered so many things... and you even saw the 'Gates of Hell' in Soul Society!"

"Hell..." Shikatori Hakunsai's eyes were somewhat vacant, as if recalling past memories. "It reminds me of some things..."

"The first captain of the Sixth Division, Saito, is immortal and possesses a 'divinely bestowed weapon' that can communicate with hell."

"A divinely bestowed weapon that can communicate with hell?" July's spirits lifted, and she quickly asked, "Do you know the whereabouts of this 'divinely bestowed weapon'?"

Lu Quba Yunzhai shook his head: "I used to have a pretty good relationship with her. Once, when we were competing in swordsmanship, one of the several items she brought out as stakes was the 'Heavenly Gift Armor' that could communicate with hell."

“It’s a pity…” said Shirokuba Yunzhai regretfully, “I won the competition back then, but I didn’t choose that ‘Heaven-sent Armor’.”

Shikaku Hakunsai felt a little regretful, but since she wasn't interested in this "Heaven-sent Armor" at the time, she didn't choose it.

Lu Qubaiyunzhai added, "However... if you are interested in this 'Heaven-sent Armor,' you can find an opportunity to ask her about it."

"Should we find a chance to ask her?" July asked in surprise. "Could it be that Saito is immortal and still alive?"

Lu Qu Baiyunzhai nodded: "She is in Wujian now."

"She's imprisoned in the Abyss..." July was surprised; she hadn't expected that Saito, who was immortal, was still alive.

Shikatori Hakunsai thought for a moment and continued, "Moreover, in the Gotei 13, there are actually Saito's immortal clan members who are Shinigami, right? Her family is an affiliated family of the Kuchiki family."

"You can go ask the Saito family first. Maybe Saito's immortality was left in the family. After all, when a Shinigami is imprisoned in the Mugen, he can't take anything with him, not even his Zanpakuto."

“The Saito family…” July thought for a moment and remembered that a few years ago when she went to Hueco Mundo to carry out an assessment mission, she met a captain of the Third Division named Saito.

"By the way, what was the reason that Saito was imprisoned in the Abyss because he was immortal?" July asked curiously.

Saito, being immortal and the first captain, certainly wouldn't have been imprisoned in Abyss for no reason.

“Saito is immortal and has a fiery temper. Back then, she had a conflict with the Tsunayashiro family and killed the head of the Tsunayashiro family on the spot. She was then imprisoned in the Abyss and has been there ever since…” Shikatori Hakunsai thought for a moment, but couldn’t remember which year she was imprisoned. “It must have been three or four hundred years!”

"He seems to have a very straightforward and strong-willed personality..." July admired Saito, who was immortal.

If it were him, he would choose to wait for the right time to eliminate the threat completely.

"Yes, her swordsmanship is not as good as mine, but she refuses to admit it, so she often loses to me." Shikato Hakunsai said with a smile. After winning more often, she no longer wanted Saito's immortal treasure. Their bets were changed to a meal, a bottle of wine, and the like.

Chapter 183 The Sound of Hell

Saito is immortal and possesses a "divinely bestowed weapon" that allows her to communicate with hell, so she may know something about hell.

July really wanted to meet her and see if she could get some information about hell from her.

However, Saito Immortal is currently imprisoned in the Abyss, so it won't be easy to see her. July plans to first ask Saito Immortal's clansmen about the situation.

In July, she found Cilantro Mochi, and she and others were explaining the dojo and spiritual academy to Komamura Sajin.

"Coriander, is that Saito-san you met during your graduation exam still in the Third Division?" July asked.

“Saito-neechan is still the fourth seat of the Third Division. She takes good care of me. Is there anything you need to talk to her about, Master?” Kana Mochishiro said.

"Is Miss Saito a member of the Saito clan? I have some questions I'd like to ask someone from the Saito clan," July said.

“Saito-neechan is indeed a member of the Saito clan,” Kana Mochishiro nodded and said. “She’s the duty officer for this week, and she should be with the team now. I’ll take the teacher to find her.”

...

Kana Momoshiro brought Nana Shikatori to the Third Division.

The atmosphere in the Third Division was tense, with many Shinigami walking quickly.

Upon seeing Kana Azashiro, the members of the Third Division immediately approached and said, "Miss Azashiro, you've come at the perfect time! The deputy captain of the shooting range is gathering everyone!"

Cilantro scratched her face: "What happened? My messenger didn't receive the message."

Third Division member: "We have an urgent mission. Is Miss Azashiro on vacation today? Vice Captain Izami might not have summoned the vacationing Shinigami yet."

"It must be Captain-Commander Yamamoto's order." July stroked her chin thoughtfully.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni ended his 'study abroad' early so that he could return and organize the Shinigami to search Rukongai.

The Will of Hell has mastered the method to open the 'Gates of Hell' in Soul Society, and allowing those spirits connected to the Will of Hell to remain in Rukongai is a huge hidden danger.

Therefore, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni wanted to organize a team to find the spirits in Rukongai.

"I wonder if Aizen Sousuke has managed to optimize the spirit particle detection equipment..." July thought to herself.

Time is of the essence, and it's uncertain whether Aizen Sousuke can complete the optimization in such a short period of time.

Kana Mochi said, "Let's go and see what's going on. Saito-neechan must have gone too."

The two followed the members of the Third Division to the assembly hall.

They indeed found Saito Akane here.

"Coriander, weren't you on vacation this week? The deputy captain of the shooting range hasn't had time to gather the Grim Reapers on vacation yet, so why are you here?" Saito Akane said with a smile. "Shikatori-sensei, it's been a long time."

"The teacher wanted to ask you something, so he brought him over," said Kana Mochishiro curiously. "Has something urgent happened that has caused so many people to gather in the team?"

"We have a mission. We need to go with the 8th and 13th Divisions to investigate the shrines and worshippers in the Flower-Withered Area and the surrounding area," Saito Akane explained.

With a limited number of spirit detectors, ordinary Shinigami do not actually have the means to distinguish spirit remains. It is impossible to screen the entire Rukongai in a short period of time. Therefore, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni first arranged for them to investigate the shrines in the Flower Withering District and the surrounding area.

"Investigating shrines and worshippers... Is the Seireitei going to interfere with the faith of the Rukongai?" Kana Azajo asked curiously, remembering that the Seireitei used to never concern itself with these matters.

“I’ve heard that some believers are misled by those shrines and are endangering Soul Society.” Saito Akane looked at Shikatori Nanatsuki. “What would you like to ask me, Shikatori-sensei? Please feel free to ask me anything.”

Based on the goodwill she had built up during the Hueco Mundo mission a few years ago, Saito Akane was happy to help Shikato Nanatsu.

July asked, "Miss Saito, do you know that the first captain of the Sixth Division, Saito, is immortal?"

“Saito is immortal…” Saito Akane raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised to hear the name from Shikato Nanatsuki. “Of course I know her, she’s my aunt.”

July exclaimed in surprise, "You two are so close!"

Saito Akane nodded: "But actually I don't have much of an impression of this aunt anymore. She was imprisoned in the Abyss when I was very young."

July didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "I learned from Baiyunzhai that Saito Immortal has an interesting 'divine weapon' called 'Hell's Voice,' which can communicate with hell and communicate with the evil people in hell. I want to know the whereabouts of 'Hell's Voice.'"

In July, she learned from Baiyunzhai the function of the "Heaven-sent Armor" that connects to hell: it allows communication with evil people in hell.

“The sound of hell?” Saito Akane thought for a moment. “I remember now, there is such a thing. When I was a child, I wanted to play with it, but my father stopped me. He was afraid that I would be bewitched by evil people. The souls in hell are all people who committed great evils in their previous lives!”

Akane Saito was unaware that the 'Soul Funeral Ritual' would send captain-level Shinigami to Hell, believing that Hell only contained the souls of evil people.

Saito Akane continued, "However, the 'Voice of Hell' is no longer in our house. After my aunt was imprisoned in the Abyss, all her personal belongings were taken by the prison guards. The 'Voice of Hell' was something my aunt really liked and always carried with her, so it was taken away too."

"It's been taken in by the prison team... That's a shame. I was hoping to borrow it from Ms. Saito." July understood.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help you, Shikato-sensei."

"Ms. Saito, you're too kind. Thank you for helping me with my questions. I won't take up any more of your time."

After thanking them in July, he left the Third Division, while Kana Azashiro stayed behind to carry out the mission.

Although they learned the whereabouts of the 'Voice of Hell' from Akane Saito, the 'Voice of Hell' had already been taken into custody by the prison squad.

"Saito is immortal and sentenced to a thousand-year prison term... After being locked up for so long... I don't think anyone will notice if I borrow some of her things, right?" July had some ulterior motives.

This matter involves hell. If this information is given to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, he should be able to directly ask the prison guards for the 'Voice of Hell'.

However, this means that July might not have the chance to come into contact with the 'Voice of Hell,' which he is still very interested in.

Therefore, he planned to go to the prison team in person to "borrow" it.

After the disciples joined various squads, July's network of connections expanded.

The prison squad belongs to the Ninth Division, and Kensei Muguruma is currently the head officer of the Ninth Division. In July, he plans to ask Kensei Muguruma where the belongings of the prisoners locked in the Abyss are kept.

...

The next day, Squad Nine.

Kensei Rokusha was reviewing files in the Ninth Division's archives room.

“Saito…” Kensei Rokusha flipped through the files, “This one isn’t here either…”

He was helping his teacher search for records related to Saito's immortality.

However, Saito's immortality was due to his long period of imprisonment, making records somewhat difficult to find.

"Seriously... the prison records are such a mess... they should be categorized by time." Kensei Muguruma felt a headache coming on. These records were not categorized by time; records from several years or even decades were all recorded in one file.

"Kenshi, it's not a good thing that our prison squad's information is recorded too clearly."

The voice coming from behind Kensei Muguruma startled him.

Kensei Muguruma turned around and saw a middle-aged Shinigami standing behind him. He remarked, "Oh, it's Uncle Meiding... How come you walk so quietly!"

"You're just too focused on it," Mei Dingguangsi chuckled. "What are you investigating that you're looking at so intently?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to organize the old files, they're all too messy!" Kensei Muguruma didn't want to reveal anything about his teacher, so he made up an excuse.

"Heh, recording this information in too much detail isn't a good thing," Umezu Mitsuji admonished earnestly. "The more chaotic the records, the more room there is for manipulation!"

"What does this mean?" Kensei Rokusha was taken aback.

“You’re still too young.” Mei Dingguangsi patted Rokusha Kensei on the shoulder. “These records are all things taken from prisoners.”

“Yeah…wouldn’t it be better to keep more detailed records? That way, it’ll be easier to find their things when they’re released.” Kensei Muguruma asked.

“That’s true, but... some prisoners have been imprisoned for hundreds or even thousands of years. Do you think they can still come out of prison alive?” Mei Dingguangsi chuckled.

“The prisoners in the prison are all wearing torture devices made of killing stones... It’s really hard to live this long when their spiritual pressure is sealed for so long,” Kensei Muguruma said after thinking for a moment.

“So, from the moment they were locked up, all these things that were taken into custody were essentially ownerless!” Mei Dingguangsi patted Mukuro Kensei on the shoulder again and said in a senior’s tone, “The Ninth Division hasn’t had a captain for a long time. A captain might be parachuted in in the future. If the records are too clear and the new captain finds out about the past, it will be difficult to step down.”

Kensei Muguruma frowned, feeling that the procedure was wrong, but what Mitsuji Umezuka said also made some sense; those Grim Reapers who were imprisoned for long terms basically did not come out alive.

"But... what if someone gets out of prison and then can't find their things?" Kensei Rokusha asked.

"Then let's put in some extra effort to find the records from that year and see if we can recover his things. If we can't, we'll compensate him according to the estimated value." Mei Dingguangsi shrugged.

“Alright…” Kensei Rokusha continued flipping through the files, “but I think we should at least sort them by year.”

“We won’t touch the belongings of prisoners with short sentences. Just sort through those with short sentences. As for those with sentences of two hundred years or more, you shouldn’t touch them,” Mei Dingguangsi said.

"I understand." Kensei Rokusha nodded.

Mei Dingguang was just there for an inspection. He chatted with Mukuro Kensei for a while and then left the archives room.

After Umeji Teikou left, Rokusha Kensei continued to examine the ancient records.

Two hours later, Kensei Muguruma finally found the records related to Saito's immortality.

"Saito is immortal... his sentence is one thousand years... his items are stored in warehouse number 176..." Kensei Rokusha read through the information on the file.

"To take possession of one Zanpakuto..."

"One haori for the captain..."

"Death Armor..."

"A spirit particle space pocket..."

"Thirty-six travelogue novels..."

"A bag of nuts and snacks..."