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

With a thought in his mind, he invested 50000 experience points into Instant Step.

【Instant Step lv80 (600/30000)】

My Instant Step level has increased from 75 to 80.

Five random skill proficiency levels are awarded: 'Thunderous Scattering', 'Tempest', 'Scattered Flame', and 'Earth's Turning'.

Among them, 'Thunderous Scattering', 'Tianlan', and 'Waste Flame' have been upgraded from mastery to mastery.

The "Earth Turns" skill was upgraded twice, from the proficient level to the master level.

At this point, July had already upgraded all the intermediate-level breakthroughs to the Great Perfection level!

The panel has changed dramatically in July.

[Basic Abilities (Bleach): Spiritual Pressure lv95, Swordsmanship lv90, Kido lv80, Hakuda lv70, Shunpo lv80]

[Sword Skills: Wind Control and Thunder Burning - Sealing Blade Technique (Extreme Level), Shikatori-ryu Swordsmanship (Mastery)...]

[Ghost Path: Return Path (Mastery), Low-Sequence Breaking Path (Mastery), Low-Sequence Binding Path (Mastery), Mid-Sequence Breaking Path (Mastery)...]

【Characteristics: Culinary Master, Patient and Persuasive, Natural Battle Freak, Sword Mind Clear, Self-Healing】

[Disciples: Kana Azashiro, Kensei Muguruma, Shinji Hirako, Isane Kotetsu, Souya Azashiro, Jin'emon Kotsubaki, Yoruichi Shihouin, Rie Hoshino, Sosuke Aizen, Isshin Shiba, Lisa Yadomaru, Sajin Komamura, Uta, Nel (14/20)]

"Yoruichi is going to become a captain, it's time for me to go to the 12th Division."

In July, she recalled communicating with Kiryuki a few days ago, when Kiryuki said that the Zero Squad would come down in a few days to take her to the Spirit King Palace.

He originally planned to lead this class before becoming the captain of the 12th Division, but he couldn't change the decision of the Zero Division. After Kiryu Hikifune was promoted, he had to take over the 12th Division to avoid any unforeseen complications.

"I'll go talk to Dean Kotetsu tomorrow."

Chapter 274 Honorary Dean

The next day.

In July, I arrived at the dean's office.

"You just came back from Hueco Mundo, don't you need to rest for a while?" Ayane Kotetsu asked curiously.

Yesterday, as soon as I got back in July, I went to the Kuchiki family to talk to Kuchiki Ginryo. I didn't come to the Spirit Arts Academy.

However, Ayane Kotetsu asked Isane and others to pass on a message to him, asking him to rest for a while.

The Academy of Spiritual Arts will be on summer vacation soon, so they can rest for at least two or three months.

"There are some things I need to discuss with Dean Kotetsu," July said.

"We'll talk about other things later. Take a look at this first." Ayane Kotetsu took a document out of the drawer. "I was going to wait until you finished your vacation to let you know, but since you're here now, take a look yourself."

July curiously took the document and quickly began reading it.

This is a job change document approved by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"You want to confer upon me the title of Honorary Dean?" July asked in surprise.

The document states that the position of Honorary Director of the Shinju Academy of Spiritual Arts will be granted to Shichitori.

Currently, the title of Honorary Dean has only been awarded to Death, who once served as the Dean of the Spiritual Arts Academy.

If Ayane Kotetsu lives to the point of retirement, she will be awarded the title of Honorary Dean.

However, there is only one honorary dean still alive, and that is Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

July is currently only the vice dean, but she has been granted the title of honorary dean, which is the first time since the founding of the Spirit Arts Academy!

“I submitted this application some time ago, and this morning the vice-captain of the Sparrow Club brought the documents over. Captain-Commander Yamamoto has agreed to grant you the title of Honorary Dean,” Ayane Kotetsu explained. “Shikatori-kun has made great contributions to the Spirit Arts Academy over the years, and this time he has made great contributions in Hueco Mundo. It is only natural that the Captain-Commander would agree to this.”

July was an instructor sent by the Spirit Arts Academy, so his achievements were also a contribution to the Spirit Arts Academy.

“I know that Shikatri-kun will definitely become a captain in the future, but this does not conflict with the position of honorary dean. Even if you leave the Spirit Arts Academy in the future, you will still be the honorary dean.” Kotetsu Ayane said with a smile, “I hope that Shikatri-kun will be able to come back to the Spirit Arts Academy to give lectures from time to time after he becomes a captain in the future.”

Since Shikatoki joined the Spirit Arts Academy in July, the students' overall grades have been improving, and Kotetsu Ayane highly approves of his teaching abilities.

However, Ayane Kotetsu also knew that he would definitely not stay in the Spirit Arts Academy forever.

Even if he were willing to stay, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would not want a captain-level fighter to stay in the Spirit Arts Academy indefinitely.

“I was just about to say that. Captain Hikifune will probably be stepping down from her position next week, and I plan to go to the 12th Division to take over her captaincy,” July said.

"Is Shikatori-kun leaving? Is Captain Hikifune stepping down?"

Kotetsu Ayane was surprised; she hadn't received any news about Hikifune Kiryu being promoted to the Zero Division.

The reason he was able to find out in advance in July was because he and Kiryu Hikifune often exchanged cooking tips and had a good personal relationship.

Kiryu knew that July wanted to take over her position, so he told July in advance about the promotion to Zero Squad and told her to prepare to take on the role of captain.

"Well, I'm here today for two things. First, to submit my resignation, and second, to recommend a swordsmanship instructor to Dean Kotetsu."

If July wants to take over as captain of the 12th Division, she will definitely have to resign from her position as vice dean.

However, he did not expect that Ayane Kotetsu would apply for honorary deanship for him, and that Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto would approve it.

The honorary dean can hold multiple positions without affecting his role as team leader.

"So sudden..."

Ayane Kotetsu felt a little regretful, as she thought Shikari Nanatsuki could teach for a few more years.

She really couldn't bear to let go of such an excellent teacher as Shichiki. The classes he taught always had much better grades than other classes.

Unfortunately, the Spirit Arts Academy is too small, and it's a bit of a waste to have a captain-level combatant stay there.

The Gotei 13 is also short of captains right now, so it's more important to prioritize replenishing the Gotei 13's fighting strength.

"By the way, you just said you were going to recommend a swordsmanship teacher to me?" Ayane Kotetsu asked.

"Does Dean Kotetsu still remember Tsubaki Jin'emon?" July asked.

"Kotsuba Jin'emon?" Kotetsu Ayane thought for a moment. "Wasn't he one of Shikatori-sensei's first students? I remember he's already the captain of the 11th Division... Could it be that he wants to become a swordsmanship instructor at the Spirit Arts Academy?"

“Yes, Xiaochun wants to come to the Spirit Arts Academy to be a swordsmanship teacher.” July nodded.

Yesterday, during a gathering with his disciples, Kotsubaki Jin'emon heard that his teacher was leaving the Spirit Arts Academy, and he decided to come to the academy to teach swordsmanship.

The Shikatri-ryu school needs fresh blood. Shikatri Nanatsuki is now leaving the Spirit Arts Academy, so Sora will select disciples with swordsmanship talent from the academy.

Kotsubaki Jin'emon expressed his willingness to take on this important task and contribute to the development and promotion of the Shikatori school.

Considering that the captain and vice-captain of the 11th Division were both alive, and that there was not much room for advancement for Kotsubaki Jin'emon in the 11th Division, July agreed to let Kotsubaki Jin'emon come to the Spirit Arts Academy to teach kendo.

The Academy of Spirit Arts is quite short of swordsmanship teachers.

After he left, the swordsmanship club was left with only Duanmu Zongjie, the king of slacking off.

Although Duanmu Zongjie treated his students well, his swordsmanship was limited, and he was not good enough to teach advanced swordsmanship classes.

Moreover, the swordsmanship training class is difficult to teach, and Duanmu Zongjie himself does not want to take over the swordsmanship training class.

"After graduating, Tsubaki continued to study diligently. With her Shikatori-ryu swordsmanship, she won the position of a senior officer in the Eleventh Division. Her swordsmanship level is naturally quite high, so it's no problem for her to teach a swordsmanship training class," July continued.

“Since you’re someone approved by Shikatori-kun, there’s naturally no problem.” Kotetsu Ayane agreed without much hesitation. “Before the students go on holiday, let’s hold an honorary dean awarding ceremony for you in the next few days, as a farewell gift!”

...

Three days later.

Students flocked to Shikagori Nanatsuki's office.

"Shikatori-sensei...this is for you. It's a wooden puppet I carved using my spiritual pressure!" The student presented a wooden puppet. "Thank you for your guidance. I will never forget your teachings!"

Carving puppets with spiritual pressure blades is a training method for controlling spiritual pressure that July came up with.

The more exquisite the sculpted doll, the more refined the ability to control spiritual pressure.

"Thank you," July commented with a smile. "The puppet is well-carved. You can enter the swordsmanship training class early next semester."

The puppet in July's hand only had a rough outline of a human figure, with little detail in its face and limbs, but it was already at a level where it could enter an advanced training class ahead of schedule.

In recent years, July has also made some reforms to the teaching methods of the Spirit Arts Academy.

The continuing education programs in each department are not only open to the graduating class.

Anyone who meets the assessment standards for the advanced training program can enter the program ahead of schedule.

There are many benefits to doing this, as some students with outstanding talent in a certain area can get in touch with more advanced content in advance.

"It's a pity that Shikatori-sensei no longer teaches swordsmanship classes..." the student said with regret. "I chose to study swordsmanship specifically because of Shikatori-sensei!"

"Next up is Mr. Kotsubaki, who will be leading the swordsmanship training class. Mr. Kotsubaki's swordsmanship is also very high. He is a swordsman known as the 'Sword Demon' in the Eleventh Division!" July said with a smile.

Kotsubaki Jin'emon's Zanpakuto, Onikirimaru, can increase spiritual pressure by burning his own blood.

This self-destructive fighting style is very impressive, earning him the nickname "Sword Demon".

"Sword Demon? That sounds really powerful! Is Teacher Tsubaki that strong?"

"Is Tsubaki-sensei a disciple of Shikatori-sensei?"

The students asked.

"Xiao Chun is my disciple. If you follow him and practice swordsmanship diligently, you too can become sword masters!" July encouraged.

"I want to become a master swordsman! I will train hard!"

After receiving wave after wave of visits from students, July's office was filled with wooden puppets carved with spiritual pressure blades.

These are all hand-carved farewell gifts from the students to July.

...

In the afternoon, the auditorium of the Spiritual Arts Academy was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

The ceremony for awarding the title of Honorary Dean to Shikatori Nanatsuki is being held here.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and a group of captains and acting captains attended as guests.

"Shikatori-kun is outrageous! He even killed the King of Hueco Mundo. We hear news about him every now and then!"

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki was quite moved, as Shichiru Shikatori would occasionally cause some things that would shock the entire Soul Society.

Who would have thought that Shikagori Nanatsuki, who was only on a mission to guide the academy students in their assessment, would kill the Hueco Mundo King who had lived since ancient times!

"He actually became the honorary dean...tsk tsk, only old man Shan has this honor, and he's the youngest honorary dean since the founding of the Spirit Arts Academy!" Kyoraku Shunsui's tone was a little sour.

The dean has a teacher-student relationship with all the students. Shichiru Shikatoki has been honored as the dean, and every Shinigami who graduates from the Spirit Arts Academy can call him "teacher".

“He killed Barragan in July, stabilizing the war situation, and deserves a reward,” said Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

This is also the main reason why Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni agreed to grant him the title of Honorary Dean.

The determination of Hueco Mundo to defeat the expeditionary force exceeded their expectations; even Barragán appeared on the battlefield.

If it weren't for Shichiru Shikatoki's intervention in killing Barragan, probably not many of the Shinigami from the Sixth Division would have survived.

“Barragan’s ambitions are so great that he dared to gather a large army to attack the expeditionary force. It’s good that Shikato-kun killed him. At least the Shinigami of the expeditionary force can have peace for several decades.” Ukitake Jushiro looked worried. “However, in this way, Hueco Mundo will probably be in chaos for a while. I need to send more Shinigami to be stationed in the human world.”

"The task of stationing troops in the present world will be jointly undertaken by the 10th and 13th Divisions," Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said after a moment's thought.

Previously, Hueco Mundo and the Shinigami had some unwritten agreements.

The Grim Reaper will not send troops to wipe out Las Noches, and Las Noches will also restrain the Hollows within its territory to prevent them from harassing humanity in the mortal world.

Now that the King of Hueco Mundo has fallen, there will be a period of power vacuum.

Without constraints, the void would likely venture into the mortal realm to hunt human souls.

The Grim Reapers need to strengthen their presence in the mortal realm.

"Captain Hikifune, has your matter been confirmed?" Kyoraku Shunsui asked, looking at Hikifune Kiryu.

The other captains have also received news that Kiryu Hikifune is going to be promoted to Squad Zero.

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro are the youngest captains. They are relatively unfamiliar with the Zero Division and are quite curious about its affairs.

"It's confirmed. Squad Zero will send someone down next week. I'll be leaving Seireitei then. Before that, I'd like to treat everyone to some delicious food! Everyone come to Squad Twelfth tomorrow!"

"I'm so enthusiastic," said Yizhou Tongsheng.

She had already been handling her resignation matters and was now ready to go to the Spirit King Palace, just waiting for the Zero Division to send someone down to pick her up.

"Since Captain Yezhou has invited us, we won't stand on ceremony!"

"It'll be hard to see Captain Yifusa anymore, I'll really miss him..."