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

"This is a specially designed incubation chamber that simulates the current environment." Mayuri Kurotsuchi casually patted the incubation chamber, appearing somewhat indifferent to the project. "Inside is the 'artificial body' that the captain envisioned before."

In July, he handed over the research and development of 'artificial bodies' to Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

A 'artificial body' allows a Shinigami to possess a physical body, which allows them to integrate into human society when carrying out missions in the mortal world.

Furthermore, the 'artificial bodies' are made by the Technology Development Bureau, and the data on the activities of the Shinigami in the mortal world in the future will also be in the hands of the Technology Development Bureau.

"The development speed is fast... Is it ready for use yet?"

July was very satisfied with Mayuri Kurotsuchi's work efficiency.

"It hasn't been tested yet. I'll decide whether to start production after I see the test results."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi shrugged, "But going to the human world requires the captain's approval..."

“Then I’ll go with you. Let me contribute some test data to your experimental project.” July raised an eyebrow. Her intuition told her that Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s purpose in going to the human world was definitely not just to test the 'artifact'.

"Heh..." Mayuri Kurotsuchi's smile froze, realizing that her little scheme had been exposed by the captain. "I just wanted to go to the human world to retrieve some research materials."

"Before being caught by the Covert Force, I hid some research materials I had collected on the battlefield... I think the captain can understand that, right?" Mayuri Kurotsuchi said helplessly.

After spending some time with him, he realized that Shikagiri Nanatsuki wasn't the rigid type, so he told her what he wanted to do.

"Quinnite stuff... You're really cunning. Even the Covert Task Force couldn't find what you hid." July stroked her chin. "I'm also a little interested in Quincy stuff. Let's go together."

"Heh, those people are all muscle in their heads, how could they possibly find my stuff?" Mayuri Kurotsuchi grinned. "Since the captain is also interested in Quincy, let's do it together. However, it will take another day or two to make a 'ghost body' for the captain."

...

Two days later, July and Mayuri Kurotsuchi arrived in the human world.

"This is the first time I've come here as a human."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi moved his 'Gikai' body and felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Hmm... It feels too restrictive, like wearing a tight-fitting bodysuit, it's very uncomfortable."

July also felt that the 1.0 version of 'artificial body' was not a good experience.

"It also has some impact on my spiritual senses, as if a veil has been cast over them, making them less sensitive."

"And..."

The performance of the 'artificial body' will continue to be tested in July.

"It's too far from a real physical experience. You've only created a system for sight, hearing, and smell, but you haven't even included taste and touch."

After experiencing it, the 1.0 version of the 'artificial body' has met the requirements for use. There are no problems using this 'artificial body' to communicate with humans and integrate into human society. However, there is still some room for improvement in some details of the experience.

"Are taste and touch really that important? I'll take note and adjust them when I get back." Mayuri Kurotsuchi nodded, scratching his temple in annoyance. "Captain, I've made another terrible discovery."

"Is it impossible to detach from the 'artificial body' on one's own?"

In July, the drawbacks of the 'artificial body' were also discovered.

“Yes…we should have brought some ‘Soul-Mending Pills.’ If we force our way out, we’ll have to destroy this ‘artificial body.’” Mayuri Kurotsuchi said with some distress, “Once the ‘artificial body’ is destroyed, it will be very difficult to collect test data. Wouldn’t we have come all this way for nothing?”

This was the first test of Gikai 1.0, and Mayuri Kurotsuchi had not anticipated this situation and had not made any corresponding preparations.

"Don't worry, I've made ample preparations."

In July, he took out two 'Soul Pills' and gave one of them to Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

In his past life's memories, even the Grim Reapers needed "Ghost Pills" to detach from their "artificial bodies," so he brought "Ghost Pills" with him.

"Oh~" Mayuri Kurotsuchi chuckled strangely, taking the Soul-Soul Pill. "Captain is truly a prophet!"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi decided to test the effect of the 'Gi-Tonari Pill' on the 'Gi-Hai', so he swallowed the 'Gi-Tonari Pill'.

The spirit instantly separated from the 'artificial body'.

"I have a body! I have a body!"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi's Gikai jumped up on the spot.

If you ignore his eccentric appearance, he looks like a cheerful child.

These Soul Pills were made by other researchers using a 'temporary soul' technique to repair incomplete souls.

Therefore, these Soul Pills are also independent souls.

"It seems to be very effective."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi's eye twitched, and he punched Gikai hard in the stomach.

The muscles in Gikai's face contorted, and he spat out the Gikai Soul Pill.

The artificial body became an empty shell without a soul and collapsed to the ground.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi possessed the Gikai once again.

“No matter how many times I watch it, it’s still amazing…” July exclaimed. “Spirits can possess the physical body of a vessel, and if you use spiritual pressure, you can also make physical contact with the physical body of the vessel.”

The spirits in the world of death are significantly different from the ghosts that July knew in her previous life.

The spirits here are flesh-and-blood life forms composed of spiritual particles; they bleed, get injured, and are subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death.

However, they also possess some characteristics of ghosts, and most humans cannot see their spirits.

"Isn't that what spirits are like?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi didn't understand the captain's lament; this was the underlying rule of this world.

"Let's go, let's go check where you hid your things."

July didn't explain much. Mayuri Kurotsuchi was a native of this world, so it's normal that he couldn't understand his exclamation.

A while later, the two arrived at the site where the Quincy War had taken place.

"Why are there signs of human activity? Could it be that other Quincy clans have moved here?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi saw fresh footprints on the dirt path in the forest.

Normally, if no one walks on this kind of dirt road for a few years, it will be overgrown with weeds.

“It’s not the Quincy, it’s the Covert Mobile Unit that was guarding this place. They only left two years ago. Before they left, they submitted a report that humans had moved here,” July said.

This place is very suitable for human habitation. After the Quincy who occupied this place were gone, outsiders quickly moved in.

"I hope my things are still there..."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi had a bad feeling.

"Weren't you quite confident about where you hid your things before?"

July laughed.

"I just chose a place where the covert task force wouldn't find it, not a place where humans wouldn't find it."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi's logic is very rigorous.

A moment later, he led July to a cornfield.

This cornfield, which originally belonged to the Quincy, has not been abandoned, indicating that the humans who migrated here have engaged in agricultural activities.

"It's highly likely that it's been discovered." Mayuri Kurotsuchi scratched his forehead and said helplessly, "In order not to be discovered by the Covert Force, I didn't set up any anti-theft spells to avoid being detected."

To prevent being discovered by Shinigami or Quincy, Mayuri Kurotsuchi did not set up a powerful spiritual energy spell to protect the location where he hid his belongings; he only used physical burial methods.

Moreover, Mayuri Kurotsuchi had to deal with the pursuit of the Onmitsukido at the time, so he didn't have time to bury himself very deep.

This cornfield is growing so well; it must be being tended by humans.

The things buried inside must have been dug out.

"I'll go check if the things are still there."

Unwilling to give up, Mayuri Kurotsuchi determined the location and walked into the cornfield.

A moment later, Mayuri Kurotsuchi returned to Nanatsu Shikatori empty-handed.

"The stuff is gone?"

July asked a question he already knew the answer to.

"Gone."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi was somewhat annoyed.

His things were dug up by humans!

"Let's go look in the village," Mayuri Kurotsuchi said, still holding out hope. "Maybe those things are still in the village."

"Let's go. This is also my first time entering a human village in the real world as a human."

July also wants to get to know the humans in this world.

Chapter 309 The Quincy of the Present World

"Some of the Quincy-related items I buried were silver artifacts. Silver seems to be a very valuable thing in human society."

Mayuri was filled with frustration. He had found nothing in the cornfield; the things buried there had already been dug up. Now he could only try his luck in the human village.

"Silver items... those might have been resold, hopefully they haven't ended up outside the village yet."

The two arrived at the village.

This was my second visit to this village in July.

However, the last time I came here, this village belonged to the Quincy.

July sensed that there were no strong spiritual pressure fluctuations here.

Construction is underway in many parts of the village, creating a thriving scene.

Many of the man-made structures left behind by the Quincy have been preserved.

Some of the buildings that collapsed during the war between the Shinigami and the Quincy have been demolished and rebuilt.

"Tsk tsk, these humans are quite bold. The signs of war here are so obvious, yet they still dare to stay."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi watched the busy humans and clicked her tongue in amazement.

“Actually, the leaders here consulted Death before leading the refugees to move here.” July shook her head. “This group of people are refugees who fled famine. When they found this place, the Covert Force was still stationed here and had communicated with their leaders.”

Knowing that she was coming here, July asked Yoruichi for some information.

Before their withdrawal, the covert task force had contact with the humans who had moved in.

Among these refugees, one or two humans possess spiritual abilities and can see spirits.

“The refugees’ leader is a human who can see death, so let’s just go and ask him.”

Mayuri Kurotsuchi planned to find the leader here first.

After the two entered the village, people noticed them.

This village is nestled in the mountains and forests, and few people come here. People cast curious glances at it.

"This is Otani Village. What brings you two here?"

Two humans dressed as hunters approached and sized up July and Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

After seeing Mayuri Kurotsuchi's strange attire, they couldn't help but take a few more glances.

“We are human merchants,” Mayuri Kurotsuchi grinned. “I would like to meet the leaders here.”

The leaders here can see spirits, but that's about it; their spiritual pressure fluctuations are not much different from those of ordinary humans.

I couldn't find him using my intuition.

"Human merchants?" The hunter looked puzzled upon hearing this strange title.

Moreover, these two didn't seem to be carrying anything, and didn't look like traveling merchants at all.

“We are from the Karakura Town Trading Company and would like to discuss some cooperation with you.” July noticed the hunter’s confusion and explained, “Although this place has a beautiful environment and fertile land, you also need things like salt and iron, right? Our trading company wants to establish a long-term trade route with your village and hopes to discuss this matter with your village chief.”

July's understanding of humans was far deeper than Mayuri's, and she dispelled the hunter's doubts in just a few words.

"So you're a member of the Chamber of Commerce." The hunter said respectfully. "I'll take you to see the village chief. This way, please."

The hunter led July and Nemuri into the village.

"I think I almost gave myself away just now. Did I say something wrong?"

Through some unknown means, the hunter leading the way remained completely unaware of their conversation.