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

So how did Shinigami and Quincy come into being? Were they designed by an even greater being?

"A very novel idea; perhaps this is the truth."

Kisuke Urahara stroked his chin, recalling some information he had gathered about the Soul King in the past.

"This shrine is abandoned."

Kisuke Urahara glanced at the abandoned shrine in the mountains.

Last time they came, the shrine maiden at this shrine even helped them lure out a soul hunter.

The shrine remains in its original location in the mountains, unaffected by the conflict between the Shinigami and the Quincy.

However, there are no traces of human activity inside the shrine, and it looks like it has been abandoned for a long time.

"Since Miss Yakumo has become a Grim Reaper, of course no one is taking care of this place."

July glanced at a Shinigami girl in the Shinigami Squad behind her.

The shrine maiden they knew, Yakumo, had become the Grim Reaper Yakumo, and was also a member of the 12th Division.

Not long after they left the Naruki region, the shrine maiden Yakumo died of illness.

Medical care was very limited in that era; a bout of influenza could be fatal.

However, she had known many Shinigami since she was still human, and she also had spiritual talent. After arriving in Soul Society, she was taken to the Spiritual Arts Academy by a familiar Shinigami.

"The shrine is neglected!" The Shinigami Yakumo felt a sense of loss and was also somewhat relieved that he had died early. "If I were still here, I might have been shot dead by a Quincy at will. If I had been killed by a Quincy, my soul would have simply dissipated, and I wouldn't even have had the chance to become a Shinigami!"

The group soon arrived at the stronghold on the mountaintop, which had been attacked by the Quincy not long ago and had no survivors.

"Let's collect the remaining spiritual particles first to locate the target's position," July instructed.

"Yes!"

A researcher from the Technology Development Bureau, wearing a white lab coat, took out an instrument to collect the remaining spiritual particles.

This is the latest technology from the Technology Development Bureau, which can locate the owner of a spirit particle by collecting residual spirit particle information on-site.

The closer the time interval, the more accurate the positioning.

There was a reason why I chose to lead the team to the Naruki area myself in July.

According to the investigation by the Secret Service, the areas where the Shinigami strongholds were attacked by Quincy were all near Quincy settlements.

However, the Quincy settlement in the Naruki region is the only target whose location has not yet been confirmed.

Therefore, the Technology Development Bureau needs to use the residual spiritual information to locate the target's position.

"Fortunately, it hasn't rained these past few days. The rainwater in Chonglingdi also contains a high concentration of spiritual particles, which will have a significant impact on the spiritual particles remaining in the environment."

Ajin operated the instrument, collecting the remaining spiritual particles in a deep pit.

"What a waste of time. I still have a lot of work to do, I can't waste it here." Mayuri Kurotsuchi took out a glass jar from her sleeve. "Luckily I was prepared. Let's find them quickly, finish the fight as soon as possible, and go back."

Mayuri unscrewed the lid of the glass jar, and a swarm of glowing insects, like fireflies, floated out.

"The spirit-catching device is more sensitive than the spirit particle instrument you created. It only requires a tiny amount of spirit particles to locate targets within an area of ​​tens of thousands of square meters." Nie Jian used two fingers to indicate a distance.

"As expected of Nirvana's Third Seat, my spiritual particle instrument needs to collect a lot of spiritual particles to locate the target's position."

Ajin exclaimed in admiration.

After lingering in the ruined stronghold of the Grim Reaper for a while, the spirit-catching insects flew off in the same direction.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi's spirit-catching insects saved everyone time, and they quickly located the Quincy who attacked the Shinigami stronghold.

"We've found our target."

“Well done, let’s follow them. Ajin, you take two groups and stay here to repair the spiritual barrier and rebuild the Death Grim Reaper stronghold.”

"Yes!"

In July, a group of people will remain here to repair the spiritual barrier.

A moment later, the group followed the spirit-catching insects to a riverbank.

"This doesn't seem like a place where a large number of Quincy reside..."

Kisuke Urahara looked around but didn't find any trace of large spiritual pressure fluctuations.

"Heh, my spirit-catching insects never make mistakes. Even a spiritual particle barrier that can shield spiritual pressure fluctuations cannot escape their perception!"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi said with certainty that he was very confident in his skills.

"Even using methods to shield spiritual pressure can't evade their perception?"

Kisuke Urahara became interested, and a line of spiritual energy emitting blue light flew out from his hand, binding one of the spirit-catching insects and pulling it over.

"You rude jerk!" Mayuri Kurotsuchi glared angrily at Kisuke Urahara. "Don't you know it's incredibly rude to touch someone else's things without their permission?"

"Huh?" Kisuke Urahara scratched his face. "Then who was the person who came to my lab a while ago and damaged the lab's security system without authorization?"

"Heh..." Mayuri Kurotsuchi pursed his lips and said no more.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi wanted to discuss his research on Soul Hunting with Kisuke Urahara, but he was too embarrassed to do so.

He then went to Kisuke Urahara's lab without permission to check on his research progress.

Kisuke Urahara held the spirit-catching insect in his hand and played with it for a while, seemingly lost in thought.

“I see... Even the slightest traces of spiritual particles left behind during the event can be sensed. Those Quincy didn't appear out of thin air. Even if there is a spiritual particle barrier here to shield spiritual pressure, the Spirit-Catching Insects can still find the spiritual particle traces they left along the way.”

Kisuke Urahara quickly figured out the secret of capturing spirit insects.

"This is infuriating..."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi's breathing became much heavier. His spirit-catching insects had been protected against being cracked, but Kisuke Urahara cracked them in an instant.

There was a small grove of trees by the river, but no traces of Quincy activity were found there.

But Mayuri's spirit-catching insects kept flying around the area, indicating that the target they were looking for was right there.

Just as July was trying to control the shadows nearby to confirm whether this place was the Quincy's hideout.

Laughter came from not far away.

"Heh... to actually find this place, even Death has some skill..."

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw several Quincy dressed in white robes standing on the branches of the trees.

"My senses for capturing spirit insects were right. There are Quincy here." Mayuri Kurotsuchi grinned as he stared at the cloaks on the Quincy's bodies. "They're wearing cloaks that shield their spiritual pressure, hiding their true forms. No wonder we couldn't find them."

In the center of the Quincy group was a blond boy wearing a hood and a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

"So, we've completed our mission now, Instructor Kiruje?"

The blond boy turned to look at the man with gold-rimmed glasses beside him.

He stood with his hands in his pockets, looking somewhat relaxed, seemingly unconcerned about the approaching Grim Reaper.

"It's confirmed that the Grim Reaper has launched a war. The mission is complete, but a small accident happened. We were discovered by the Grim Reaper." Instructor Kiruge pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and observed Shikari Nanatsuki, who was wearing the captain's haori. "Then we'll just have to do more work."

This group of Quincy was none other than the Cherokee and Gremy's gang, who were destroying Shinigami strongholds everywhere.

They destroyed the Shinigami stronghold in the Naruki area.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, instructor. I'll head back now."

Gremy didn't want to stay in this desolate place any longer, and he had no interest in killing Death.

Reach out and create space.

The next moment, the black crack closed on its own.

"Oh?"

Gremy turned his head and stared at the Grim Reaper wearing the Captain's Hagoromo.

"Is this the power of shadows?"

A hint of interest appeared on Gremy's face.

The Wandenreich is deep within the shadow dimension of Soul Society. The ability that prevented him from opening the Wandenreich's portal is most likely related to shadows and space.

What he just witnessed made him more inclined to believe it was the ability of the shadow.

The Sternritter...

July thought to herself.

There seems to be more to this war than meets the eye.

Having rarely encountered a member of the Invisible Empire, he didn't want to let them go back so easily.

The combination of Gremy and Cherugger is indeed very strong, but his side is not weak either.

"Vice Captain Urahara, Third Seat Nebula, stop holding back! This is a formidable enemy. Akane, take the rest of you and retreat." July waved his hand, signaling Akane to lead his men to disperse and avoid unnecessary casualties.

July possesses surveillance bacteria and already knows that Kisuke Urahara and Mayuri Kurotsuchi have recently mastered Bankai.

Otherwise, even he wouldn't have the confidence to fight two opponents at the same time.

...

Soul Society.

Retsu Unohana and Kana Azashiro received requests for medical support from the Second and Seventh Divisions.

The Second and Seventh Divisions have already engaged in battle with the Quincy, and casualties have been reported. Both sides require medical support.

The logistics for this battle were handled by Retsu Unohana.

"Yune, you and Kana take people to support the Second Division, and I'll take people to support the Seventh Division."

"That's what Ueno Hana Retsu arranged," she said.

"Yes!"

Kotetsu Isane stood next to Azashiro Kana, towering over her by almost two heads.

"This is your first time participating in a war as a medical team member. Don't panic if you encounter any problems. Contact me if you can't solve them. Remember, you are the deputy leader of the medical team. Do not act alone. The safety of the medical team is also very important!"

Unohana Retsu was a little worried about Kotetsu Isane leading the team alone. "Kana, you have more experience in missions. If Isane does anything wrong, you should point it out to her in time."

"Understood!" Kana Mochi nodded energetically. "Don't worry, Captain Unohana, Isane and I are the best partners!"

After the two teams of Grim Reapers entered the interdimensional portal, they split up within the rift and headed to different regions.

"We need to move at full speed, hurry up, and help Yoruichi reduce her battle losses."

Cilantro from Mole City took the lead, speeding along at the very front of the group.

"Yes, we need to hurry. Other places will probably need medical support soon too."

Kotetsu Isane nodded.

"Speed ​​up and move forward!"

Cilantro Mochi raised her hand and gave an order to the Grim Reaper behind her.

Just then, the barrier passage ahead suddenly began to twist.

A roar suddenly echoed from the rift passage.

"what--!"

"I will tear you to pieces!!!"

Cilantro Mochi and Isane Kotetsu couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

"Stop it first!"

Cilantro from Mole City raised her hand to signal everyone to stop.

She felt the voice was familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before.

The space between the two realms distorted, and then a pink-haired humanoid creature appeared.

"Daxu?"

Kotetsu Isane tensed up; she sensed the terrifying spiritual pressure within the Hollow's body.

The Great Hollow's spiritual pressure surpassed that of her and Kana!

"Szayelaporro..."

Kana Mochi's expression tightened; she recognized the pink-haired Hollow.