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

"You two stay here and keep an eye on them," Yoruichi Shihouin commanded. "The rest of you come back to the dorm with me."

Yoruichi Shihouin led the four of them back to their dormitory. Finding that the teacher was not there, she used the same trick as before, chatting with a passing upperclassman while the teacher brought out the students from the Reikaiin Academy.

A moment later, July once again tricked two Spirit Corpse Institute students out under the pretext of moving wooden swords.

After the Secret Service dealt with the two spirit remains, Yoruichi Shihouin returned to her dormitory and saw that her teacher was still at the dormitory door.

“The remaining two students are freshmen. They haven’t reported to the Spirit Arts Academy yet, so we can’t capture them using the same method as before,” July said. “I suggest we stake out the entrance of the Spirit Arts Academy.”

"Since we can't determine when they'll arrive, let's have people take turns keeping watch," Yoruichi Shihouin nodded.

Yoruichi Shihouin had several subordinates take the captured spirit body to the 12th Division to remove the secret-prevention spell from the spirit body's brain.

The rest of the people waited outside the Spirit Arts Academy for the two spirit skeletons who had not yet reported for duty.

An hour later, Mizutani Oto and Shirata Kazuki woke up in the office.

"Teacher..." Shirata Kazuki saw Shikatri Nanatsu sitting at the desk and wanted to tell him about what had happened, but he found it difficult to speak. After all, they were sixth-year students, yet they had been defeated by a group of freshmen.

“We were attacked by that group of freshmen!” Mizutani Oto said.

"Shirata-kun, you're Aoki and Oura's roommate, right? Can you tell me about them?" July asked while flipping through the documents in her hand.

He was reviewing the performance of the four captured spirit skeletons at the Spirit Arts Academy.

These spirits have been in the Spirit Arts Academy for quite some time, especially Shirata and Shu's two roommates, who are repeaters. They have been in the Spirit Arts Academy for too long, and July is worried that they have planted some undiscovered hidden dangers in the academy.

"Aoki and Oura?" Shirata Kazuki paused slightly. "Right, they were also attacked..."

“Their identities are questionable. You’ve encountered a covert task force sent to arrest them,” July explained. “I hope you can keep this a secret. The covert task force is on a clandestine mission.”

"Those people are the Covert Mobile Unit!" Shirata Kazuki and Mizutani Oto were both shocked, but also relieved. Being taken down by the Covert Mobile Unit wouldn't be so shameful.

"I will keep it a secret!"

"Me too!"

Shirata Kazuki and Mizutani Oto nodded solemnly, suddenly feeling as if they were participating in a formal Shinigami mission.

“Shirata-kun, tell me about Aoki and Oura,” July said.

“I’m not really familiar with them… No wonder I can’t fit in with them, it turns out they have a secret.” Shirata Kazuki said thoughtfully, “They do almost everything together and rarely separate. When I first got assigned to this dorm, I tried to fit in with them, but they were very cold to me.”

“If it’s Aoki… I do know a few things,” Mizutani Oto said hesitantly. “He’s my cousin’s boyfriend. My sister Rinko told me that Aoki even agreed to marry into the family.”

"Marry into the family?" July frowned, pondering Linghai's intentions.

He didn't quite believe it was just a love story about a spirit falling in love with a girl from a minor noble family.

“They’re already engaged, and the wedding will be held next New Year.” Mizutani Oto nodded. “They were in the same year, but Rinko-neechan has already graduated. If Shikato-sensei wants to know more about Aoki, Rinko-neechan might know more.”

"Mizutani-kun, could you take me to visit your cousin?" July reminded him, "Aoki is involved in a very serious matter, and if it's not investigated thoroughly, it might implicate your cousin."

“Of course!” Mizutani Oto nodded repeatedly. “I’ll take you there now.”

...

In July, Mizutani Oto followed Mizutani Oto to the noble street, where Mizutani Oto's cousin lived.

The aristocratic street is not far from the commercial street, giving it a tranquil feel in the bustling city.

July rarely comes here, but after his disciples served as captains and vice-captains in various squads, many people remembered him, and he would often encounter passersby who would greet him on the street.

A moment later, Mizutani Oto led Shikatoshi Nanatsuki to a rather old mansion.

After knocking and waiting a moment, a maid dressed in a plain kimono opened the door.

"Miss Oto, you've brought guests?" The kimono-clad maid glanced at Shikatori Nanatsuki, who was standing next to Mizutani Oto, with a slightly wary look.

"I am a teacher at the Spirit Arts Academy. I've come today to inquire about Rin's squad assignments," July said calmly.

Just now, July realized that the 'Hell's Voice' she was wearing had been triggered!

He had previously discovered that the 'Voice of Hell' could identify the spells containing hellish spiritual particles on the remains of spirits by absorbing the power of hellish spiritual particles.

After making this discovery, he put the 'Voice of Hell' in a pouch and used it as an accessory for his scabbard.

This way, he can identify any approaching spirits through the 'Voice of Hell' at any time.

Now that the 'Voice of Hell' has been triggered, July immediately realized that the kimono-clad maid in front of her was a spirit or someone connected to Hell.

"Miss Rinko's squad assignment?" The maid looked at Shikatori Nanatsuki, glancing at his teacher's robes a few more times. "Please come in."

A kimono-clad maid led July and Mizutani Oto to the tea room and served them two cups of tea: "Please wait a moment, I will go and fetch Miss Rinko right away."

Mizutani Oto wanted to pick up her teacup and take a sip to moisten her throat, but a large, warm hand grabbed her arm.

"Teacher...?!" Mizutani Oto's ears turned red instantly.

"Don't drink it," July whispered, her voice barely audible to the two of them.

Before July could explain, a kimono-clad maid brought over a young girl dressed in an exquisite kimono.

Chapter 201 Capture Operation

Meanwhile, Yoruichi Shihouin and her subordinates, disguised as students, strolled around near the entrance of the Spirit Arts Academy.

"Vice-Captain, are we just going to keep waiting like this?" asked Ōmaeda Kinosugu. "Won't it be too conspicuous of us to block this place?"

The Onmitsukido team that came with Yoruichi Shihōin earlier was responsible for delivering the captured spirit remains to the 12th Division. Yoruichi Shihōin felt that there weren't enough people, so she transferred a few more people to keep watch.

After graduating, Noriyuki Ōmaeda also joined the Second Division.

However, his original wish to inherit his father's position has been temporarily dashed.

The position of vice-captain fell to Yoruichi Shihouin.

However, Ōmaeda Kinoshita is not in a hurry. With Yoruichi Shihōin's qualifications, becoming a captain is only a matter of time, and she certainly won't always be a vice-captain.

“That makes sense. You guys can spread out or hide in the shadows.” Yoruichi Shihouin waved her hand, signaling them to stay away from her.

Yoruichi Shihouin is someone who enjoys joining in the fun and doesn't want to miss the opportunity to make a capture, so she insists on staying at the main gate herself.

Yoruichi Shihouin squatted at the entrance for a while, feeling a bit bored.

She walked to the duty room by the door, glanced through the window, and saw that the person inside was dozing off, his head swaying back and forth, almost bumping into the table.

"Is Shirai-sensei on duty today...?" Yoruichi Shihouin thought of that petite and adorable teacher.

dong dong——

Yoruichi Shihōin knocked on the window.

Shirai Riko shuddered and immediately woke up.

"Yoruichi Shihouin?" After recognizing the face outside the window, Riko Shirai patted her flat chest and breathed a sigh of relief. "That scared me to death! I thought it was Vice Dean Tsuna!"

"Why are you here..." Shirai Riko opened the window, looked at Yoruichi Shihouin's red and white school uniform, and began to wonder if she was still asleep. "Didn't you graduate a long time ago?!"

Yoruichi Shihouin leaned against the window frame, propping herself up, and teased, "I came to see Shirai-sensei~"

"Hiss—" Shirai Riko gasped, "It's been years since I last saw you, how did you become so greasy!"

"Huh? Doesn't that make girls like you?" Yoruichi Shihouin scratched her face innocently. "I've seen Ōmaeda Kinosuke use this method to pursue girls..."

Outside the Spirit Arts Academy, Ōmaeda Kinoshita, who was hiding behind a boulder, sneezed.

Shirai Riko put her hands on her hips and said disdainfully, "These kinds of tricks can only fool young girls."

Yoruichi Shihōin glanced at Riko Shirai's small frame and felt that it was somewhat incongruous for her to say those words.

"What are you looking at!"

Shirai Riko was somewhat embarrassed and angry, but her pouting face made Yoruichi Shihouin reach out and rub her cheek.

"What are you doing! You're daring to offend your teacher like this after graduation?!"

"Shirai-sensei is so cute, I couldn't resist."

After the two joked around for a while, dispelling the awkwardness of not seeing each other for so long, Shirai Riko asked curiously, "Why are you wearing your academy uniform to the Spirit Arts Academy?"

"Shh—" Yoru Shihouin put a finger to his lips and whispered, "I'm on a secret mission and need to disguise myself as a student."

"I see..." Shirai Riko remembered Yoruichi Shihouin's identity and guessed that it was a mission by the Onmitsukito.

Shirai Riko turned around and went to the cabinet in the room, rummaging through it and taking out some snacks.

“Eating something will make you look more convincing; just standing here looks silly.” Shirai Riko shared some snacks with Shihouin Yoruichi.

"Thank you..." Yoruichi Shihouin had just taken the snacks when her communication device in her pocket vibrated.

Yoruichi Shihouin quickly took out her communication device, which transmitted the voice of Noriyuki Ōmaeda: "Vice-Captain, we've spotted the target! The target is about to reach the entrance of the Spirit Arts Academy. Falcon and Rabbit have already followed!"

"Keep your distance!" Yoruichi Shihouin exclaimed with delight, "We'll attack from both sides!"

“Received!” said Noriyuki Omaeda.

"Shirai-sensei, hide well, there might be danger later," Yoruichi Shihouin said to Riko Shirai.

“Okay…okay…” Shirai Riko nodded repeatedly.

She was crouching in front of the table, with only half of her head showing.

Riko Shirai stared out the window, nervously swallowing.

It was her first time witnessing a covert operations team operation, and she felt both nervous and excited.

The Covert Task Force often needs to carry out covert missions, which gives it an air of mystery to outsiders.

A moment later, Yoruichi Shihouin saw the mission target approaching.

Yoruichi Shihōin took some of Riko Shirai's snacks and popped them into her mouth. Then, she turned around instantly and fired the tranquilizer gun in her hand.

A moment later, the target collapsed to the ground.

The next instant, several Grim Reapers appeared, took control of the mission target, and confirmed the target's status.

"Target secured! Target captured!"

"The vice-captain is amazing!"

"Good accuracy!"

The messenger's embellishments came through the telegraph.

But immediately afterward, the messenger machine transmitted the voice of Ōmaeda Kōnosuke:

"Damn it! Another target has appeared, and he's noticed our capture operation!"

"He ran away!"

"Keep an eye on this target we've already captured," Yoruichi Shihouin said quickly. "I'll go after him!"

...

Yoruichi Shihouin was chasing after her fleeing mission target. As she ran, she brushed off the clods of dirt clinging to her body, which were severely slowing her down.

Given her speed, she should have been able to catch up with the mission target much faster.

But the mission objective had unexpected methods.

The target was wearing a cloak that blocked his spiritual senses, so he could not be tracked by spiritual senses at all. He could only rely on speed to keep up with him.

But as her goal grew further and further away, Yoruichi Shihouin couldn't help but feel anxious.

Yoruichi Shihouin drew her short sword: "Shine, Naruko!"

Lightning suddenly crackled around Yoruichi Shihouin, and the dirt clinging to her body was quickly shaken off.

Once freed from her restraints, Yoruichi Shihouin's speed immediately increased significantly.

Just then, a thought flashed through Yoruichi Shihouin's mind:

"This guy has a cloak that shields his spiritual pressure and an item that slows me down... His identity might be unusual... Should we check where he might run off to?"

Yoruichi Shihōin felt more and more that this guy was different from the previous mission targets.

After capturing several mission targets at the Spirit Arts Academy, we searched them, but they were not carrying these items.

Yoruichi Shihouin, keeping a safe distance from the escaped target, pulled out her communication device and ordered, "Search the target we caught at the door!"

The messenger quickly relayed a report from his subordinate: "Vice Captain, we've searched the place; it's all just standard items."

Yoruichi Shihouin's gaze sharpened, confirming his guess.