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

Outside, the Grim Reapers waited anxiously.

"Shikatori-sensei, are you alright?"

Kuchiki Sojun quickly asked.

Hollows emerged from the central area of ​​the Shinigami queue.

Kuchiki Sojun was at the very front of the group. When he realized what was happening, he found that the Hollows that had appeared were just ordinary Hollows. So he did not choose to come to the rescue, but instead let the nearest Shinigami deal with them on their own.

However, no one expected that the explosions of these ordinary Hollows would have the power of a Cero.

"We're fine. I used my Bankai to block the explosion." July shook her head.

"I failed to detect the danger in advance, almost putting everyone in danger." Kuchiki Aozumi said with some self-reproach. "Luckily, Shikatori-sensei was here! Otherwise, with an explosion like that... we would have suffered heavy losses before even reaching the camp!"

“Vice Captain Kuchiki, there’s no need to blame yourself,” July said. “The enemy was clearly prepared. These Void Spirits are well hidden, specifically in areas with high concentrations of Void Spirit Particles. Even I didn’t find any trace of them.”

July arrived at the location of the explosion.

“They’re Cero from the same Hollow.” July sensed the residual spiritual pressure at the explosion sites of several Cero and found that the fluctuations of these spiritual pressures were consistent. “And they should be at least Vasto Lorde-class Hollows!”

"The same Hollow?" Shiba Isshin also came over to sense the remaining spiritual pressure fluctuations. "It really is the same Hollow, but there were clearly several Hollows just now!"

"This means that the Cero just now wasn't released by those Hollows," July analyzed. "Perhaps some Hollows can 'store' their power within these Hollows, turning them into Cero bombs!"

"A Hollow can actually store Cero within another Hollow's body?"

Lisa Yadomaru was somewhat surprised. Such an ability was far too terrifying. Cutting open a seemingly ordinary Hollow would result in a terrifying Cero explosion.

“Some Hollows possess unique abilities, and it’s not impossible for them to have such abilities,” July said.

July expanded her perception to its maximum, but still couldn't find any large void nearby.

Kuchiki Sojun was in the same situation; unable to find a target to unleash a Cero, he could only continue forward.

"Let's keep going, everyone watch your step!"

The Shinigami set off again, heading towards the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force's camp.

...

Xuye Palace.

Barragan Ruisenbon, the King of Las Noches, sat upon his skeletal throne, gazing upon his Hollow subjects within the palace.

"Oh no, my Cero Bomb has been triggered!"

A small, girl-like figure spoke.

She sat on the shoulder of a giant, ten-meter-tall, virtual creature, swinging her tiny feet.

"But it seems like none of them were killed!" Tim said regretfully.

"Tim's Cero Bomb has been triggered, which means the Grim Reapers' reinforcements have arrived. Shouldn't we begin our operation, Your Majesty Barragan!"

"The Great Hollow Ludben Gilut, whose mask has cow bones on it, said."

"Your Majesty Barragán, we must take action!"

"The mask is oval," said Big Hollow Roy.

Many Hollows also spoke up, saying it was time to take action, and the palace immediately became lively with discussions.

Barragán watched the noisy palace coldly, without saying a word to stop it.

After a long while, the Hollows seemed to remember that the king on the skeletal throne had not yet spoken, and the murmurs gradually subsided.

"Have you discussed this?"

Barragán asked calmly.

"Your Majesty Barragan, the Death Reinforcements have just arrived in Hueco Mundo and are not yet ready to rest. Now is the best time to attack!"

"Oxbone, Great Emptiness, Luther Ben bowed his head and said."

"Hmph... Barragan, if you're afraid, then keep sitting there. I'll lead the army and drive out the Death Expeditionary Force!"

"I can't stand it," said a red-haired man impatiently.

"Tim also thinks it's time to attack!"

The petite Tim stood up from the giant's empty shoulder.

“It is indeed time to strike,” Barragan said slowly. “Let’s begin! Drive the expeditionary force and the Grim Reapers’ reinforcements out of Hueco Mundo!”

"Yes!" The Hollows had been itching to get started and were eager to fight.

The Hollows left Las Noches to regroup the Hollow army that had gathered there.

"Ruby, are we really going to join them in this attack?"

Tiruti Sandavichi asked her companion.

"Of course, it's a rare opportunity to kill a god, Tiruti, are you afraid?"

Ruby Antenor has many white tentacles on her body.

“I don’t think Barragán has any good intentions. If he really wants to drive out the expeditionary force, why doesn’t he act before the Grim Reaper’s reinforcements arrive?” Tiruti Sandavichi worried.

She felt that Barragán's purpose was probably not to drive away the Grim Reapers.

"Why think so much? As long as I have Death to play with, that's enough!"

Ruby Antenor didn't think too much; all she wanted was to kill.

Inside the palace, Barragán Ruisenbón still sat on the skeletal throne.

Just as Tyrudy Sandavichi had predicted, Barragan's true objective was not to drive the Deaths' expeditionary force out of Hueco Mundo.

He has a relatively clear understanding of his own strength and that of Hueco Mundo.

As long as he joins forces with the Hueco Mundo army, they can even wipe out the Grim Reapers' expeditionary force.

However, Hueco Mundo could not withstand the backlash from Soul Society.

Barragán's true purpose was to use the Grim Reaper to eliminate some dissenting voices within Las Noches.

The Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force has been entrenched in the Great Forest of Menreiki for quite some time.

The Hollows in the outer regions of the Hollow Forest were either wiped out by the expeditionary force or fled there.

Those Hollows who escaped all went to the depths of the Hollow Forest or the Hueco Mundo desert.

The Hollows who managed to escape from the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force were unlikely to be weak.

These Hollows who came from the Great Hollow Forest also liked to stick together.

For Barragán, these banded Great Voids were a destabilizing factor that could threaten his rule.

If there are too many large Hollow groups like this, it will have a huge impact on Las Noches.

Disobedient voices must be eliminated.

Therefore, Barragán assembled a large army under the pretext of expelling the expeditionary force.

As he expected, the Hollows who came out of the Hollow Forest also joined his Hollow Legion.

The Hollows will join the Hollow Legion to drive out the Grim Reaper, wipe out the expeditionary force's camp, and reclaim their territory.

"It's time to prune those crooked branches."

Barragán Ruisenbon stood up and slowly walked outside.

Chapter 265 Hueco Mundo War

The Grim Reaper's reinforcements arrived at the Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force camp.

The Shinigami did not conceal their spiritual pressure fluctuations, and the Shinigami in the camp had already sensed the arrival of reinforcements.

Asido led his men out of the camp to greet them.

"Shikatori-kun, we can team up again!"

Asido was delighted with the arrival of Shikagori Shichigetsu, as he was a great asset.

"Long time no see!" July introduced, "This is Kuchiki Aojun, the vice-captain of the Sixth Division."

"General Asido, I have come to provide support on the orders of Captain-Commander Yamamoto!" Kuchiki Sōjun said.

"Impressive! You're already a vice-captain so quickly!" Ashido patted Kuchiki Sojun on the shoulder and laughed loudly.

Before Asito went on his expedition, he was the head of the swordsmanship department at the Spirit Arts Academy, where Kuchiki Sojun was also studying.

"Are these the students participating in the 'graduation assessment'?" Ashido looked at the students behind July. "Miss Yoruichi said that this year's students are very strong!"

“They are the ones who participated in the assessment.” July nodded.

“Then you’ll work with Vice Captain Kuchiki. You’ll carry out patrol and guard duties for a while to familiarize yourselves with the terrain of the Great Hollow Forest.” Ashido turned to one of his subordinates. “Yutaro, take them to settle in.”

"Yes!"

Yutaro led the Sixth Division's Shinigami and the innkeepers into the camp to settle in.

Asido personally led July and Kuchiki Sojun to the council camp.

The Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force has been stationed here for many years, and the camp facilities are no longer as rudimentary as they used to be.

"It's actually made of killing intent stone." July raised an eyebrow. "Last time I came here, this was just a tent!"

"Hahaha, thanks to the support of my fellow members of the Ghost Path, they brought a batch of Killing Aura Stones." Asido pointed to a crystal in the hall that emitted a terrifying spiritual pressure. "The core of the spiritual barrier protecting the camp is also located here. With the protection of the Killing Aura Stones and my presence, even if a Hollow with special abilities infiltrates the camp, it will not be able to shut down or destroy the core of the spiritual barrier!"

The expeditionary force camp had previously experienced an invasion by a special type of Void. To prevent such an event from happening again, the core of the Spirit Barrier was placed in the council camp, which was forged from Killing Stones.

"With Asido-kun in charge, the safety here is guaranteed." July then inquired about the mission details, "What's the situation at Las Noches now?"

Asido said, "The situation at Las Noches is currently unclear. This morning, Yoruichi led the Secret Service to investigate the situation at Las Noches. If there is anything unusual at Las Noches, the Secret Service will find out."

“Our sweep mission is basically complete. It has been very difficult to see Hollows in this area for the past two years. However, starting last week, the Covert Squad reported that Hollows from Las Noches were heading to the Hollow Forest and scouting the area near our camp.”

"Later, I expanded the patrol area and captured two Hollows. I extracted some information from them. Those Hollows that frequently appeared near the expeditionary force camp were indeed from Las Noches."

The commotion at Hueco Mundo immediately alerted Asido, who promptly sought help from Soul Society.

If Hueco Mundo were to attack the camp, Asido wouldn't be confident in dealing with the attack.

"It seems that the King of Hueco Mundo intends to take action against the expeditionary force, otherwise he wouldn't send Huesco Mundo to scout the camp so frequently without any reason." Kuchiki Soujun nodded slowly.

“That’s what I was thinking too. To prevent Las Noches from attacking the camp, we immediately asked Soul Society for help,” Ashido said. “The possibility of war is very high. Before the war starts, you should take your men and patrols to familiarize yourselves with the surrounding environment.”

The 6th Division's Shinigami and several inmates were mostly visiting the Great Hollow Forest for the first time, and getting used to the surrounding environment beforehand would be useful in the future war.

...

A high sand dune a few kilometers away from Hueco Mundo.

Yoruichi Shihouin and some Secret Service Shinigami dressed in black and wearing black headscarves were observing the movements of Las Noches here.

"What's the situation now?" Yoruichi Shihouin asked.

She just arrived in Hueco Mundo yesterday and came here today to observe Las Noches.

"The situation at Las Noches is very unusual; the Hollows that were scattered around the area have gathered together!"

"This is a report from the Covert Combat Team, Death."

"Vice Captain, look over there, it's all Hollows!" Ōmaeda Noriyuki pointed to a dense cluster of black dots next to Hueco Mundo.

"So many Hollows have gathered here..." Yoruichi Shihouin frowned deeply. "They're most likely planning to attack our expeditionary force!"

Those densely packed black dots are the Void Legion assembled by Hueco Mundo.

So many Hollows couldn't have gathered here for no reason; Las Noches was indeed planning to attack the expeditionary force's camp.

"Let's move forward a bit and see where Barragan, the one who calls himself the King of Las Noches, is!"

Yoruichi Shihōin believed that Barragán's movements were the key to the war's outcome, and that finding his location before the battle would be very beneficial for the upcoming conflict.

She took several of the best officers with the Flash Step ability and went to the vicinity of the Void Legion to gather intelligence.

The group wore invisibility cloaks, concealing their spiritual pressure, and were not detected by any ethereal beings for the time being.

"The spiritual pressure from these Hollows is quite strong..."

Ōmaeda Kōnosuke was somewhat apprehensive.

Upon getting closer, he sensed many powerful spiritual pressure fluctuations within Hueco Mundo.