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

“Yune is still a first-year student. It’s already amazing that you’ve come this far,” said Jushiro Ukitake with a smile.

July smiled gently and did not reveal any further information to them.

What they didn't know was that Kotetsu Isane had learned Shikai in the past few days!

However, she said she wanted to surprise her mother during the competition, so July kept it a secret and didn't tell anyone that she had learned Shikai.

"Your educational work is very good. The True Sword Competition should continue to be held to provide a platform for students who are good at martial arts to train themselves and show their strength. However, other aspects should also be addressed, especially for students born in Rukongai. Their foundation is a bit weak, and some are even illiterate. Their cultural education cannot be neglected." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was also looking through the students' information. He was very satisfied with the development of the Spirit Arts Academy.

“I’ve also considered this,” July said with a smile. “We have arranged elective general education courses, and students who need them can choose relevant courses on their own. Students can also form clubs that they are interested in, and teachers will guide them.”

"That student named Aizen Sousuke is also a disciple of Vice Dean Shikatori, right? He founded a calligraphy club, and I'm even an instructor there," said Yamada, the head of the calligraphy department.

"Speaking of which, there's a segment later on where the champion challenges an active Shinigami, right? How about I go?" Kenpachi Kuruyashiki felt like he hadn't stretched his muscles in a while.

"Captain Kuruyashiki, this is going too far!" Kyoraku Shunsui exclaimed. "Letting a mere intern challenge the captain? This is such a blow to his confidence!"

"Huh? Is this not going to work...?" Kenpachi Kuruyashiki scratched his face, somewhat disappointed.

On the other side, Kotetsu Isane and Ichinose Masaki have already stepped into the ring.

Chapter 245 Isane's Zanpakuto

Standing in front of Kotetsu Isane was a black-haired youth with a resolute gaze.

“As a newcomer, it’s already quite impressive that you can stand before me,” Ichinose Masaki praised. “However, I’m afraid your time to stop here.”

Kotetsu Isane emerged as the winner of her group, naturally defeating many senior students.

She's only been a student for less than a year, and to achieve this level is enough to prove her exceptional abilities.

However, Ichinose Masaki did not think Kotetsu Isane had any chance of winning, because he had already learned Shikai, and there was now an insurmountable gap between their strengths.

"How will you know if you don't try?" Kotetsu Isane remained unmoved.

“A futile struggle.” Ichinose Masaki sighed softly, drawing his Zanpakuto. “Then I’ll play along. Watch closely…”

Ichinose Masaki raised his Zanpakuto, which immediately left several afterimages in the air and emitted a rainbow halo.

"Shine, rainbow!"

Ichinose Maki's Zanpakuto transformed into a rainbow-colored blade.

“You have no chance against my ‘Rainbow Glow’,” Ichinose Masaki said calmly.

"Binding Path No. 9: Collapse Wheel!" Kotetsu Isane, unaware of his opponent's abilities, decided to test him with Kido.

A yellow, rope-like bundle of spiritual particles was released from his fingertips and coiled towards Ichinose Masaki.

However, when the spirit rope touched Ichinose Maki's body, it passed right through him.

"The binding spell didn't work; I passed right through!"

Kotetsu Isane was startled.

Ichinose Masaki suddenly appeared to her left.

The light of the knife flashed.

puff-

Kotetsu Isane has a wound on his left shoulder.

Startled, she jumped back immediately, not daring to linger in the same spot.

"That figure is fake?!" Kotetsu Isane saw that Ichinose Masaki was still standing in the same spot.

Shiba Isshin, sitting in the audience, quickly realized the secret behind it.

"Sousuke, his ability is very similar to your Kyoka Suigetsu!" Shiba Isshin elbowed Aizen Sousuke beside him.

“They are indeed very similar.” Aizen Sousuke calmly raised his hand to block the elbow strike. “My Kyoka Suigetsu uses mist and water flow to create mirror reflections to confuse the enemy’s vision, while Ichinose Masaki’s Nijika uses light to confuse vision.”

"This light-type Zanpakuto is just as cunning as the water-type Zanpakuto!" Shiba Isshin sighed. "To remove the interference, we need to use a stronger spiritual pressure to overwhelm it. Isane's spiritual pressure shouldn't be stronger than Ichinose Masaki's, right?"

shhhhh--

While using the healing technique on her left shoulder, Kotetsu Isane moved quickly within the ring.

She also realized that Ichinose Maki had the ability to create illusions, and dared not stay in one place for too long.

The binding spell she just unleashed only struck an illusion.

This ability to interfere with vision is quite troublesome.

"Trying to avoid being caught by constantly changing positions?" Ichinose Masaki chuckled. "What's the point?"

The next moment, Ichinose Masaki appeared in front of Kotetsu Isane.

clang--

In an instant, Kotetsu Isane raised his Zanpakuto and blocked the stab aimed at his abdomen.

If she hadn't reacted quickly, she would have crashed into it and been seriously injured.

"You reacted pretty quickly!" Ichinose Maki retreated immediately after missing his attack.

Kotetsu Isane tried to press his advantage, but missed again.

At that moment, Ichinose Maki reappeared to the left of Kotetsu Isane.

"I've been waiting for you!" Kotetsu Isane's eyes narrowed. She had been on edge, waiting for Ichinose Masaki to attack again. "Hado #33: Azure Fire Fall!"

However, the blue flame beam passed through Ichinose Maki's body.

"Hahahaha—that's fake!" Ichinose Maki appeared to Kotetsu Isane's right, raising his Zanpakuto high.

call out--

Kotetsu Isane quickly used Shunpo to create distance.

"They run pretty fast..." Ichinose Masaki pursed his lips.

Kotetsu Isane raised his hand again.

"What's the point of still trying to unleash your Kido?" Ichinose Masaki said helplessly. "You should realize the gap between us by now, stop making futile struggles! This is just wasting everyone's time!"

"Binding Technique #21: Crimson Smoke Escape!"

Kotetsu Isane released a beam of red light from his palm, which exploded and formed a huge smoke screen.

The smoke enveloped the entire arena.

The guests in the audience are commenting on the battle.

"Yune is at a disadvantage, but she uses her Kido very skillfully, able to release so many Kido without chanting," Ukitake Jushiro exclaimed in admiration.

"Her response is even more amazing. In such a short time, the wound on her shoulder has almost healed. This is the first time I have seen a junior student in the Spirit Arts Academy use her response so well." Unohana Retsu has decided to bring Kotetsu Isane to the Fourth Division.

The learning cycle for returning to the path is very long, requiring the acquisition of a great deal of medical knowledge.

Therefore, among the lower-grade students, Kotetsu Isane's level of response, comparable to that of the Fourth Division members, can be said to be far ahead of the rest.

"It's all thanks to Shikatori-sensei's excellent teaching. Isane's response was learned from Shikatori-sensei." Dean Kotetsu's face was rosy and radiant. Hearing the captains praise Isane, she was also proud of her daughter's excellence.

“Yone’s situation isn’t looking good…” Kyoraku Shunsui said. “If this continues, we’ll lose. If we don’t solve the visual interference problem, it will be difficult to win this match.”

"Don't worry, Yongyin has a surprise waiting for you!" July said with a light laugh.

On the ring, Ichinose Maki was unable to see what Kotetsu Isane was doing due to the smoke screen.

"Cough cough cough—you think there's no light if you block it with smoke? How naive!" The Zanpakuto in Ichinose Masaki's hand shone brightly, and the light quickly pierced through the smoke.

The stage was ablaze with light, making it difficult for the students below to open their eyes.

"What's this?!"

As the light faded and the smoke cleared, the audience saw a polygonal crystal on the stage.

"Look at Isane's Zanpakuto!" Shiba Isshin exclaimed, his eyes wide.

The form of Kotetsu Isane's sword has changed.

The blade was split into three.

"Yane has also learned Shikai." Aizen Sousuke was also somewhat surprised.

"Could it be that she also sought tutoring..." Yadomaru Lisa had some guesses in her mind.

"It looks like an ice-type Zanpakuto." Komamura Sajin realized that the crystal on the arena was made of ice.

The audience members in the guest seats were also engaged in a heated discussion.

"Is this the 'surprise' that Shikatori-kun was talking about? It's amazing that he's learned Shikai at such a young age!" Ukitake Jushiro exclaimed.

"Yane has already learned Shikai?" Dean Kotetsu was also very surprised; she didn't know this.

"She just learned it, and she asked me to keep it a secret from Dean Kotetsu, saying she wanted to give my mother a surprise," July chuckled.

"You actually conspired with her to keep this from me!" Dean Kotetsu's face was full of joy; Yuon's performance far exceeded her expectations.

"I'm growing to like this child more and more." Retsu Unohana looked at Isane Kotetsu on the stage, becoming more and more satisfied.

Chapter 246 Fighting Spirit

On the arena, Ichinose Masaki saw the suddenly appearing polygonal crystal and thought it was some kind of unfamiliar Kido.

But upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Kotetsu Isane's Zanpakuto had undergone a change in shape.

Ichinose Masaki was stunned.

Kotetsu Isane can also use Shikai?!

Ichinose Maki was incredulous.

When registering, students are required to fill in their basic information, which includes whether they have mastered the initial solution.

Players can view this basic information to gain a basic understanding of their opponents.

Ichinose Maki had read Kotetsu Isane's basic information before the match.

Kotetsu Isane's application materials clearly did not state that he had mastered the Shikai!

"Was it the initial release I mastered in the last few days...?"

Ichinose Masaki became serious.

"But... even so, you still can't hit me!"

Ichinose Masaki raised his Zanpakuto high, radiating rainbow light, and disappeared from the spot.

He used his Zanpakuto's ability to control light to conceal his form.

Kotetsu Isane, standing at a distance, was not idle either. She swung her Zanpakuto, and the polygonal crystal that condensed in the air changed.

Although she couldn't see Ichinose Masaki, she was certain that he was still within the ring area.

Although the arena is large, it is ultimately a finite space.

She only needs to cover the entire ring with her attacks to hit Ichinose Maki!

bang——

The polygonal crystal suddenly exploded.

It split into countless ice spikes, shooting out in all directions without any blind spots.

Ichinose Maki reacted quickly; the moment the polygonal crystal exploded, he was already looking for a place to hide.

He instinctively wanted to hide towards Kotetsu Isane, believing that releasing such a wide-range attack would definitely avoid affecting himself.

But he discovered that Kotetsu Isane wasn't even sparing him!

The icicles were so dense that there was nowhere to hide.

Helpless, Ichinose Masaki could only swing his sword to block the incoming ice spikes.

A knife pierced his abdomen.

puff-

The next moment, he felt a terrifying chill surge into his body from his abdomen.

Ichinose Masaki's eyes widened in disbelief.