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

July nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Not far from the seats of the Azajo family, he saw the seats of Tsunayoshi, Kuchiki, Shihouin, and Shiba.

Besides the Shiba family, quite a few people came.

"Compared to this, the Shiba family is really small... No wonder they fell into decline after Shiba Isshin left and Shiba Kaien died in battle," July thought to herself.

The main branch and branch branches of the Shiba family have very few members; across several generations, the total number is only a dozen or so.

The main families of the other three families also have relatively small populations, but the branch families have quite a lot of members, totaling at least several dozen people across several generations.

Shiba Isshin did not stay in the Shiba family's seat; he was in the seat of a student at the Spirit Arts Academy.

In July, she noticed a child who, judging from his seat, should be a member of the host family.

In July, she had some suspicions and immediately checked his panel:

【Shiba Kaien】

[Talent: S]

[Spiritual Pressure: lv10]

[Reputation Level: Unknown]

[Status: Full of energy]

"As expected of Shiba Kaien... Shiba Kaien also has the potential to be a captain!"

If the original storyline had continued, Shiba Kaien would have died before he could grow to become a captain.

Moreover, his death was related to Aizen Sousuke; he died at the hands of an experimental subject created by Aizen Sousuke.

After confirming that the main members of the Tsunayo family were present, July turned her gaze back to the arena.

Today's host and referee is still Duanmu Zongjie. After he stepped onto the ring, the spiritual light screen above reacted and displayed the scene on the ring.

The changes in the spiritual light screen elicited cheers from the audience.

This was the first time they had ever seen such a large projection screen.

"Welcome, guests, to the Spirit Arts Academy!" Duanmu Zongjie amplified his voice using Kido. "The Spirit Arts Academy True Sword Trial Semifinals will be held shortly, where four powerful students will compete for a place in the finals!"

The Grim Reapers applauded in agreement, which greatly excited Duanmu Zongjie.

Duanmu Zongjie's voice rose to a high pitch: "Now, please welcome our teacher Shikatori to draw the opponents for the semi-finalists!"

An even louder round of applause erupted from the students' seats.

"Oh my god, the students are all cheering and clapping for Shikatori-kun!" Kiryu exclaimed. "It's almost like Shikatori Nanatsuki is a favorite."

A moment later, July arrived at the arena, and the two teachers brought over the lottery box.

In July, he drew a round ball from the lottery box, with Aizen Sousuke's name written on it.

"Wow!" Duanmu Zongsuke exclaimed, "The first name I drew in the quarterfinals was also Aizen Sousuke! And he successfully advanced to the semifinals. Does this foreshadow something?"

"Based on the information I've gathered over the past few days, Sousuke is one of the favorites to win this year's Shinken Tournament!"

Let's see who his opponent is!

The information Duanmu Zongjie was referring to was the vote of the students.

The students had different opinions about who would win the championship.

Aizen Sousuke did not display any particularly outstanding attack methods in the last competition; he was a character who was very skilled in using Kido and Shunpo.

Some people believe that Aizen Sousuke defeated Shiba Isshin by exhausting his physical strength.

Sajin Komamura and Risa Yadomaru are also favorites to win the championship.

Some people believe they have techniques stronger than Aizen Sousuke's.

Lisa Yadomaru's Thunder Spear was no less powerful than Isshin Shiba's technique, blasting away most of the arena with a single blow.

Moreover, her attack speed is much faster than Shiba Isshin's, making it much harder for Aizen Sousuke to dodge using Shunpo.

Komamura Sajin was the contestant who received the most votes.

The sandstorm unleashed by Komamura Sajin, which almost covered the entire arena, was like a divine punishment and left a deep impression on the students.

In July, a second name was drawn.

Chapter 253 Negotiation

The second name that Shikatoshi Nanatsu drew was Kotetsu Isane.

"Shikatori-sensei drew Kotetsu Isane!" Duanmu Sōsuke exclaimed excitedly. "The opponents for all four players have been determined: Aizen Sōsuke will face Kotetsu Isane, and Komamura Sajin will face Yadōmaru Lisa!"

The audience was abuzz with discussion about the draw results.

Most of the Shinigami had not watched the quarterfinals, so the Shinigami sitting next to the Insei couldn't help but ask the Insei around them.

"How good are these players?"

"That host said Aizen Sousuke is the favorite to win, is he really the strongest?"

"The Grim Reapers asked."

"They are all disciples of Shikatori-sensei, and their strength is extremely high!" an enthusiastic student said. "However, to say that Aizen Sousuke is the favorite to win the championship is a bit of an exaggeration!"

"Yeah, yeah, I voted for Yadomaru Lisa, she's such a cool goddess! That Thunder Spear is so cool! If I could get stabbed by Yadomaru Lisa's Thunder Spear, I'd be straight for life!"

"If you got stabbed by the Thunder Spear, you'd definitely be stiff. They're asking about strength!"

"I think... Komamura Sajin is the strongest. His moves are terrifying. Even through the spirit particle barrier, I feel like I can't breathe."

"Indeed...that kind of wide-range attack...even Aizen Sousuke's Shunpo was useless against it."

"Aizen Sousuke relied on his Shunpo speed and his 'Danku' technique to exhaust Shiba Isshin's stamina and spiritual pressure. That's an overstatement!"

"Isn't his ability to use 'Severing the Void' enough to prove his strength? Komamura Sajin and Yadomaru Lisa were able to break through his 'Severing the Void'?"

"Why can't it work!"

The students started arguing.

The surrounding Grim Reapers became increasingly bewildered as they listened.

However, they also noticed some issues. Another contestant who wasn't mentioned much, Kotetsu Isane, was probably the one who wasn't favored.

"Kotetsu Isane...she's Director Kotetsu's daughter, isn't she?"

The Grim Reaper who had asked the first question continued.

"Yes, she's very strong too. Her ice-type Zanpakuto is somewhat effective against Aizen Sousuke's water-type Zanpakuto. Moreover, I heard that she started training with Shikatori-sensei earlier than Aizen Sousuke, so her chances of winning should be quite high."

The enthusiastic student replied.

"That Aizen Sousuke sounds like nothing special. I should bet on Kotetsu Isane to win. Fortune favors the bold!" The Shinigami who asked the question first made up his mind.

Death rubbed the salary he had just received in his pocket and left his seat.

After drawing lots in July, I returned to my seat in the guest section.

The discussion in the guest seats was completely different from that among the students.

The guests sitting here are all at least at the vice-captain level, so they can naturally understand the strength that Aizen Sousuke had previously displayed.

"Shikatori-kun, you've drawn the worst possible lot for Isane!" Dean Kotetsu lamented.

"Aizen Sousuke's strength has probably reached the level of a vice-captain." Kyoraku Shunsui felt that this was a battle with no suspense.

He was more looking forward to the next match. Komamura Sajin and Yadomaru Lisa had only shown superficial aspects, and it was hard to say who was stronger between them.

“I have an idea.” Kenpachi Kuruyashiki pointed to the man with the chonmage hair next to him. “Isn’t the champion going to challenge a formal Shinigami? Let’s have Vice-Captain Gosuke go up. If the Insei who wins the championship can defeat Vice-Captain Gosuke, he will be promoted directly to vice-captain!”

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki wanted to put some pressure on his vice-captain.

"Challenge me? These students look tough to deal with!" The fifth assistant vice-captain scratched his head helplessly. How did coming to watch a competition cost him his job?

"This promotion is too fast! A vice-captain isn't someone you can just become by having the ability!" Jushiro Ukitake was cautious about this matter. He believed that from the Spirit Arts Academy to the 13th Division, one still needed to gain more experience before becoming a vice-captain.

"I'm about to retire from the squad soon. If anyone can defeat the fifth squad vice-captain, let him take my place. Before I retire, I can assist him for a while," the fifth squad vice-captain said with a smile.

“With Vice Captain Yan Yuan watching over things… I have no objections.” Ukitake Jushiro nodded; he had great respect for this senior.

Everyone looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, waiting for him to give his opinion.

"If you can defeat Vice-Captain Gosuke, you can be appointed as the third seat of the Fifth Division," said Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni also agreed to this.

The Fifth Division currently has no captain, and its daily affairs are handled by the vice-captain.

However, Deputy Captain Yan Yuan is old and frail, and is nearing retirement age.

Therefore, it is very necessary for the Fifth Division to cultivate a vice-captain who can take charge of the overall situation.

"It seems Mako's wish is going to be in vain..."

July thought to herself.

Several years ago, Shinji Hirako chose to join the Fifth Division because he felt that the Fifth Division had great potential for advancement.

Yan Yuan, the deputy captain, also made empty promises to Pingzi Zhenzi back then, and he won't be able to stay in the position of deputy captain for much longer.

It is very likely that Shinji Hirako will be able to take over the position of vice-captain while he is on leave.

Once Shinji Hirako's strength reaches the captain level, he can take over as captain of the Fifth Division.

Unfortunately, his strength did not grow as quickly as Aizen Sousuke's.

Aizen Sousuke reached the vice-captain level before him.

"So, Aizen Sousuke will be Hirako Shinji's captain from now on? Interesting..."

In July, it suddenly occurred to him that if things continued to develop this way, Aizen Sousuke would still reach the captain level before Hirako Shinji.

If one step is fast, the next step will be fast; eventually, Aizen Sousuke will become Hirako Shinji's captain.

Aizen Sousuke and Kotetsu Isane stepped onto the ring.

“Just treat it as a routine practice session, no need to be nervous,” Aizen Sousuke said with a smile.

"I know I don't have much of a chance of winning, but I will do my best!" Kotetsu Isane said earnestly.

“Then let’s begin.” Aizen Sousuke nodded. “I will give it my all.”

He drew his Zanpakuto, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Break it into pieces, Jing Hua Shui Yue!"

In an instant, most of the audience members were affected by the illusion of a mirage.

Aizen Sousuke glanced discreetly toward the noble seats.

The VIP seats were arranged at the very front, so they could see the situation on the stage without even looking at the screen.

The members of the Tsunayo family were all watching the arena.

The purpose of hypnosis has been achieved.

All the main members of the Tsunayo family were hypnotized by the Kyoka Suigetsu.

On the other side, Kotetsu Isane also drew his Zanpakuto:

"Run away, frozen cloud!"

The Zanpakuto's blade split into three.

Immediately afterwards, a cloud of icy mist spread from the Zanpakuto.

After a few days of familiarization, she gained a deeper understanding of 'Frozen Cloud' and could now release icy mist with her Zanpakuto.

Chapter 254 Shockwave!

The area covered by the ice fog was small, with a radius of only a few meters.

Kotetsu Isane has relatively precise control over these ice mists, and he devotes most of his energy to controlling them.

“If my spiritual pressure were stronger than my opponent’s, the ice mist could even freeze his organs directly… But my opponent in this match is Sousuke… My spiritual pressure has no advantage whatsoever; on the contrary, I am the one at a disadvantage… I can probably only restrict his movements at most.”

Kotetsu Isane pondered in his heart.