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

"Hmm... sit down." July took out an incense burner, lit it, and let Yadomaru Lisa sit down in front of her.

Soon, the room was filled with smoke, and the unique fragrance was refreshing and calming.

"Teacher, I'm ready!" Yadomaru Lisa sat cross-legged in front of her teacher, placed Asauchi on her lap, and began to meditate on her blade.

This wasn't her first time receiving coaching from Renchan, so she knew the process.

“Then I’ll come in.” July sat down cross-legged in front of Yadomaru Lisa and placed her hand on her Zanpakuto.

Immersed in the experience of Blade Zen, July instantly entered a deep state of Blade Zen meditation.

When he came to his senses again, he found himself in a cluttered space.

This is Lisa Yadomaru's consciousness space.

This is not a mature consciousness space; Yadomaru Lisa's consciousness space is still in an incomplete state.

Under normal circumstances, if the consciousness space has not yet stabilized, the Shinigami cannot enter the consciousness space when performing Blade Zen meditation on its own.

However, with the help of her teacher, Yadomaru Lisa was able to enter the consciousness space ahead of time.

After Yadomaru Lisa's consciousness entered the consciousness space, she sensed another consciousness there.

That's her Zanpakuto!

She tried hard to sense that consciousness, attempting to establish a connection with her Zanpakuto.

Communicating with your Zanpakuto here is far more efficient than communicating with it outside.

In July, I saw that something gradually appeared in the chaotic and disordered space of consciousness.

"Water?" July saw a lot of water appear in her consciousness space, and the water gathered into a ball.

Not only water, but also a lot of mud and gravel appeared.

These things gradually solidified together, forming a large pit.

The water that had appeared earlier slowly flowed into the large pit.

"A lake... but this size is more like a pond..." July felt that the pit was too small to be called a lake, and could only be considered a relatively large pond.

After the pond took shape, the changes in the consciousness space accelerated significantly, making July feel as if she were watching a video on fast-forward.

The space of consciousness is changing rapidly.

Elements such as wooden bridges, pavilions, and lotus leaves emerge from the pond.

After the pond's transformation ended, other elements also coalesced in the consciousness space, extending outwards from the ground.

This pond is like a piece of jade inlaid on the earth, tranquil and profound.

Not long after,

The pond was shrouded in a light mist, like a fairyland.

Sunlight pierced through the mist, scattering golden light across the water's surface.

The pond is surrounded by lush green trees and weeping willows.

Such a scene gives one the illusion of smelling the fragrance of soil and grass even in July.

He was in a conscious state at this time, so he couldn't actually smell anything.

"What a beautiful space of consciousness!" July exclaimed.

This view is much better than his sandy consciousness space.

Just then, a black-tailed dragonfly flew out of the pond and landed on July's shoulder.

July quickly realized that this was Yadomaru Lisa's Zanpakuto!

The black-tailed dragonfly was sending out friendly signals.

In July, Lisa Yadomaru received guidance on Blade Zen meditation, which caused her consciousness space to take shape more quickly, thus improving the environment in which the Black Tail Dragonfly was located.

"You still don't want to tell her her name?" July received the message from the black-tailed dragonfly.

“We can’t just tell her that easily,” said the black-tailed dragonfly.

"Why?" July asked curiously. "Lisa's comprehension and perseverance are both excellent. I think she will be a very outstanding Grim Reaper."

“Lisa is indeed very outstanding.” Blacktail Dragonfly did not deny it, “but if I tell her so easily, she may not cherish me in the future.”

"You mean, you want to test her?" July asked.

"Yes, if she passes the test, tell her my name."

"So what do you want to test her for?"

"I don't know... You decide..."

"I'll decide?" July scratched her face.

Kuro-o-Tōnō's words surprised July; it was the first time he had ever seen a Zanpakutō's test decided by an outsider.

However, others cannot enter the consciousness space of others.

"I believe you." The black-tailed dragonfly was very naive.

"Then... let Lisa learn a new sword technique?" July asked tentatively.

"Anything too easy won't do," the black-tailed dragonfly began to demand. "It also has to be before the competition starts."

"This..." July scratched her head, this was still a bit difficult for Lisa, "Then let's leave it at that."

Lisa Yadomaru was still communicating with the Black-tailed Dragonfly with her eyes closed, unaware that the Black-tailed Dragonfly had already made a promise with Shikatori Nanatsuki.

Tell her the name of any new sword technique that she learns before the competition begins.

Chapter 244 Courageous Voice, Unwilling to Fall Behind

The following night, when July returned to the dojo from the laboratory, she bumped into another disciple at the door of the room.

Kotetsu Isane knelt in front of the door, his head bobbing up and down as if he were fishing.

"Yongyin?"

"Teacher...!" Kotetsu Isane suddenly woke up and wiped his wet mouth.

"Aren't you going to sleep yet...?" July asked with a smile. "You're not here for tutoring too, are you?"

“Yes!” Kotetsu Isane quickly stood up. “Lisa said her Zanpakuto responded to her... I also want to come and get some tutoring from my teacher!”

After tutoring Yadomaru Lisa last night, July's consciousness space was fully formed.

Lisa Yadomaru's Zanpakuto is not going to tell her its name right away. It has set a small test for her, and it will only tell her its name after she passes the test.

Kotetsu Isane was envious and somewhat anxious when she found out.

According to the information she gathered, among the players who made it to the quarterfinals, only she and Yadomaru Lisa did not have a Shikai.

If Yadomaru Lisa also masters Shikai, then she will be the only one who hasn't mastered Shikai!

We must find a way to keep up with the pace!

The teacher has been very busy during the day lately, so she came to the teacher for tutoring in the evenings.

"Come in with me." July had actually anticipated this, so he naturally wouldn't show favoritism. He was happy to see his disciples achieve better results in the competition.

As soon as Kotetsu Isane entered the room, she saw the fresh flowers on the table.

She remembered that at noon, she bumped into Yadomaru Lisa bringing back some flowers from outside, and those flowers were exactly the same as the flowers in the vase.

"So those flowers were for the teacher..."

Kotetsu Isane looked around the bedroom, also wanting to help her teacher with something.

"Teacher, I'll clean your room from now on!" Kotetsu Isane said, noticing some dust on the bookshelf.

"Then I'll have to trouble Yongyin. I'm actually quite lazy when it comes to cleaning." July lit the incense burner and said with a smile, "Let's prepare for Blade Zen meditation."

"it is good!"

Kotetsu Isane sat cross-legged, placed the asagi on his lap, and began to meditate on the blade.

"Then I'll come in." July reached out her hand.

...

A few days later, the True Sword Trial of the Spirit Arts Academy was held as scheduled.

I also came to watch the game in July.

In addition to the people from the Spirit Arts Academy, the captains and vice-captains of each squad were also invited to watch the competition.

Now it's time for the lottery.

There was a box on the arena containing the names of the students.

"Next..." Duanmu Zongjie said, "Please welcome our respected teacher Shikatori to the stage to complete the lottery ceremony!"

The students watched nervously as Shikari Shichigetsu stepped onto the arena.

Kotetsu Isane was also very nervous. Her opponents in the quarterfinals were all very strong, and she didn't really have much confidence in winning the match.

"I hope the teacher can draw a good lot for me..." Yadomaru Lisa said softly.

"No matter who I draw, I will definitely win!" Shiba Isshin said confidently.

Komamura Sajin and Aizen Sosuke remained silent, calmly watching their teacher on the ring.

July reached into the box and pulled out a small ball: "Aizen Sousuke..."

"You're the first one. Let's see which unlucky guy is going to run into you."

Shiba Isshin nudged Aizen Sousuke next to him with his elbow.

July quickly drew the second name: "Shiba Isshin..."

When Shikatoshi Nanatsuki read out the name drawn, Shiba Isshin's face immediately fell.

"You're the unlucky one!" Yadomaru Lisa laughed loudly.

"Even if I draw Sousuke..." Shiba Isshin clenched his fist, "I will still win this match!"

Shiba Isshin quickly came to terms with it; his goal was the championship, and sooner or later he would have to face Aizen Sousuke.

The match roster was quickly finalized:

Kotetsu Isane vs. Ichinose Maki

Lisa Yadomaru vs. Munehiro Kyoraku

Ichiba Tetsuoemon vs. Komamura Sajin

Aizen Sousuke vs. Shiba Isshin.

"Thank you, Shikatoshi-sensei. The match list has been confirmed! Now, please welcome Kotetsu Isane and Ichinose Masaki to the stage!" said Duanmu Zongsuke.

I returned to the VIP seats to watch the game in July.

The guest seating area was quite lively at this time.

Because the first one to appear was Kotetsu Dean's daughter, Kotetsu Isane.

"Dean Kotetsu's daughter is so grown up already! Time flies!" Kyoraku Shunsui exclaimed.

Kyoraku Shunsui felt a pang of emotion. Kotetsu Ayane was only a few years older than him, yet her daughter was already so grown up, while he himself was still unmarried.

"I heard that Dean Kotetsu's daughter is also Shikatori-kun's disciple." Ukitake Jushiro looked at Shikatori Nanatsuki as she walked off the stage.

“I’ve also heard from Shikato-kun that Isane has mastered the Returning Script very well, and I hope to see her use it today,” Retsu Unohana said with a smile.

"Thanks to Shikatori-sensei's guidance," Ayane Kotetsu said with a light laugh.

“Yongyin is very talented in the return path, and she works very hard.” July returned to her seat.

“This Ichinose Masaki has mastered Shikai!” Yoruichi Shihouin frowned.

She was looking through the students' files.

The three sixth-year students, Ichinose Maki, Kyoraku Munehiro, and Iba Tetsuzaemon, have all mastered Shikai, and their strength should not be underestimated.

As far as she knew, Yuuto probably hadn't mastered Shikai yet.

Kotetsu Ayane also looked worried. Isane had not yet mastered Shikai, and he would probably be at a great disadvantage in this match.