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

July recognized the effects of some of the spells, but there were too many spells for him to keep track of them all in a short time.

“They’re all sealing techniques.” Yoru nodded.

July looked toward the center of the room, where there was a stone table, and all the sealing spells in the room were applied here.

The only item in the room was placed on the stone table.

A rectangular black box was placed on the stone table.

Upon closer inspection in July, it became clear that the black color was not the box's actual color, but rather the dense array of demonic incantations on the box that made it appear black.

"The things the teacher wants are stored in this box. I'll remove the seal first. If you touch it without removing the seal, you will be attacked by the seal."

As soon as Yoruichi finished speaking, she immediately used the Kido technique to release the seal.

This demonic path is only passed down among the head and heir of the Shihōin family.

Yoruichi shot a golden beam from her fingertip, which landed on the black box.

The next moment, the demonic runes on the walls of the room seemed to come alive, floating out of the walls and converging towards the black box.

A moment later, all the demonic runes on the walls of the room disappeared.

The black box in the center of the room turned into a white box, with a black dot in the center, where all the ghost magic runes gathered.

"Untied."

Yoruichi stepped forward and opened the box.

Inside the box was a section of a humanoid creature's leg.

"This is the Spirit King's right leg..."

July's eyes narrowed.

The Spirit King fragment in the Shihōin family collection is half a leg.

This fragment of the Spirit King is well-preserved, from the lower leg to the foot, it is completely intact.

Unlike the Tsuna-Yashiro family, the Shihouin family did not use the Soul King fragments for research.

After obtaining the Spirit King fragment, the ancestors of Shihōin kept it in their possession.

Yoruichi is now handing over the Soul King fragments to Nanatsu for research, which can be considered a decision that goes against her ancestors' wishes.

“It’s very well preserved. With this, we have a greater ability to withstand risks.” July nodded gently.

"I'm glad it can help you, teacher!" Yoruichi handed over the box.

In July, she reached out and touched the right leg inside the box.

The next instant, something unusual happened in his shadow.

Several black tentacles emerged from the shadow, extending into the box and enveloping the shadow of the right leg.

A few breaths later, the black tentacles faded away, and the strange phenomenon in the shadow disappeared without a trace. The few black tentacles that had just appeared seemed to be just an illusion.

The Spirit King's right leg still cast a shadow inside the box, but something in that shadow had been absorbed by him, turning it into an ordinary shadow produced by a light source.

"His shadow abilities have improved significantly..."

July thought to herself.

However, it's still unclear how much it has improved; we'll need to go back and test it.

"This is?"

Ye Yi looked surprised.

"Only a portion of the shadow was recovered. The shadow of the Spirit King contains divine power. When these fragments of the Spirit King were separated, the 'shadow' within them was also separated."

He had already mentioned the matter of the Soul King's shadow to Yoruichi before July, so he did not shy away from the topic of retrieving the shadow.

"Is that so? Then the part that possessed Captain Ukitake must also have a 'shadow'..."

Yoruichi stroked her chin, looking thoughtful.

“Given Captain Ukitake’s physical condition, if he were to summon the Spirit King’s right arm within him, he would also suffer serious injury.” July shook her head gently.

Jushiro Ukitake is a friendly person, a well-known good guy, and he has a good relationship with Nanatsu, so Nanatsu didn't take the initiative to make a move on him.

"The spirit body technology... can also cure Captain Ukitake's lung disease."

In July, it suddenly occurred to her that now that the spirit skeleton technology was unbanned, it was entirely possible to cultivate a spirit skeleton of Jushiro Ukitake to replace his lungs.

Jushiro Ukitake had a congenital lung disease and almost died from it back then.

The spirit king's right arm, Mimihagi, possessed him and took over the lung function of Jushiro Ukitake, which allowed him to survive.

However, now that the Soul King's right arm, Mimihagi, has been possessing Jushiro Ukitake for many years, it is difficult to predict what the consequences would be if it were removed.

After obtaining the Soul King's right leg in July, he bid farewell to Yoruichi and returned to the training ground of the Killing Stone Mine Laboratory.

He planned to test the changes in his abilities.

After July absorbed the 'Shadow of the Spirit King' from the Spirit King's right leg, his shadow abilities improved significantly.

With a thought, the Zanpakuto at his waist melted into the ground like ink.

He now has a very deep grasp of Bankai, and can release it even without saying the true name of the Bankai.

With a thought, the shadow on the ground transformed into five human-shaped black figures.

He can now separate five shadows, each representing 60% of his true strength!

Before absorbing the 'Shadow of the Soul King's' right leg, it can separate three shadows with 60% of its original strength. These shadows can transform into the shadows of other Shinigami and can utilize the abilities of other Shinigami's Zanpakuto.

This ability is very practical; different combinations of abilities allow July to handle all sorts of situations with ease.

During the battle against Barragan, July used the fact that Shadow was immune to 'Death Sigh' to defeat him.

Now, five such shadow clones can be released, greatly enhancing the shadow ability once again.

"It seems there's more to it than that..."

In July, a thought crossed his mind, and one of the shadows raised its left hand.

The surrounding spiritual particles converged towards the shadow's left hand, and a spiritual bow quickly materialized in the shadow's left hand.

His shadow clones can use Quincy power!

"Even shadow clones can use Quincy power now..."

July raised an eyebrow.

But on second thought, it's understandable that the Shadow of the Soul King can use Quincy power.

After all, the power of the Quincy is also one of the manifestations of the Soul King's power.

The power of the Soul King possesses the characteristics of a Quincy, a Hollow, and a Shinigami.

"Now I have mastered the power of the Quincy... but there is no one who can teach me some Quincy techniques."

In July, she pondered whether she should go to the mortal world to find the reclusive Quincy.

The Quincy's legacy also contains many valuable items; the Chaotic Sky Puppet and the Scattered Spirit Gloves that I saw many years ago were quite impressive.

In addition, there are various kinds of magical tools and techniques, all of which require finding a pure-blooded Quincy to learn how to create these abilities and magical tools.

"However, since the last extermination campaign, we have heard very little about the Quincy."

This matter cannot be rushed. The remaining Quincy forces in the modern world have retreated into seclusion, making them difficult to find.

As for the Invisible Empire, its location is too deep for any other Grim Reaper to reach, except for him.

He used his shadow abilities to guide others, but only between shadows on the ground; he couldn't take them into the invisible empire hidden deep within the shadow space.

July did not want to explore the Unseen Empire alone until she was confident she could defeat Raingrass Hasward.

Yugrain Haschward is the Grand Master of the Sternritter of the Unknown Empire. His strength is second only to Yhwach, and some newly promoted captains are no match for him.

...

a few days later.

Shikatori Dojo.

In July, Baiyunzhai sat under the eaves drinking tea, occasionally giving instructions to Zhicheng Shuangye and Dongxian Yao who were training in the courtyard.

"Shuangye should be able to graduate early this year as well."

Ba Yunzhai sighed with emotion.

Sōya Azashiro's personality is immature, and he usually likes to play. The early graduation of Shiba Isshin and others was a big blow to him, but it allowed him to calm down and train for a while.

"This kid... I actually didn't really want him to graduate early."

July chuckled, "Given his personality, if he graduates early, he'll probably let loose again!"

He could see that Shi Cheng Shuang also lacked tempering and was still a playful boy who didn't like cultivation at heart.

His current efforts are only because all his classmates have graduated, while he hasn't been able to graduate with them, which makes him feel ashamed.

However, it's hard to maintain this youthful spirit for long. July thinks he probably won't be able to keep it up after graduation.

"There's nothing we can do. That's just how Shuang is. We either need to give him time to grow, or he needs to go through setbacks that most people can't handle before we can change him."

Ba Yunzhai shook her head slightly. When she was in charge of the Eighth Division, she had seen young Shinigami like this before. However, not everyone can grow under setbacks; some people will be discouraged and never recover.

"The disciple you took in last year is quite calm and works very hard in his cultivation."

Ba Yunzhai continued.

“Tosen Kaname is indeed very hardworking. His experience makes him cherish this opportunity.”

July nodded.

As a born blind man, Tosen Kaname suffered hardships in Rukongai that even Soujiro Momoshiro, who grew up in the aristocratic city, could not match.

This made him cherish the opportunity to cultivate in the temple, and he diligently practiced every day without fail.

In the courtyard—

Mole City Shuang also lowered his body slightly and suddenly drew his sword.

A flash of light appeared, and a gap appeared on the alloy pile.

“About half a foot deep!” Moth City Shuang checked the depth of the notch on the alloy post and immediately jumped up. “Teacher, how did my Flowing Light work!”

"Indeed, it can cut half a foot deep, so its power is quite considerable."

July nodded slightly.

Shi Cheng Shuang also received praise from the teacher, and contentedly placed his hand on the notch in the alloy post.

After the spiritual pressure was injected, the gap on the alloy stake slowly disappeared.

This alloy stake is a spiritual tool that can restore damage through spiritual pressure, and it is very expensive.

After becoming captain in July, he promoted the 'Spirit Absorption Pill' to the Shinigami, which could restore spiritual pressure.

With Captain Shichika's guarantee, the 'Soul-Gathering Pill' quickly became popular among the Shinigami.

The 'Spirit Gathering Pill' sold very well, and now in July, he has much more money in hand. The equipment in the dojo has also been upgraded, and the wooden training stakes have been replaced with expensive spiritual tools.

"Yes, I will definitely win the championship in tomorrow's final!"

Shiro Sōya stared intently at Tōsen, full of ambition.

The Spirit Arts Academy True Sword Trial is currently underway, and Souya Azashiro and Kaname Tosen have already made it to the finals.

Tomorrow is the day they will decide the winner.

"Ah."

Without saying much, Dongxian finished training the sailfish wooden sword Suzhen and immediately returned to the house to sit cross-legged.

He lit the incense burner, placed the abaya on his lap, and quickly entered a state of Zen meditation.

Tosen is going to practice Blade Zen meditation.

His spiritual pressure is not as strong as Sōya Azashiro's, and his only chance of winning is to wield the power of his Zanpakutō.

Chapter 303 Hellish Artifacts

The next day, July arrived at the Technology Development Bureau's laboratory.