Chapter 106: Taming the Newbie Shinigami
Chapter 106: Taming the Newbie Shinigami
The so-called "Shallow Strike" is the initial stage of the Zanpakuto.
It is said that the creator and forger of all Zanpakuto is the "Blade Deity" Wang Yue of the Second Pillar House, who single-handedly crafted the prototype of all Zanpakuto, the "Shallow Strike."
The Shallow Strike is temporarily loaned to Shinigami during their time as students at the Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts, and upon joining a division, they are officially granted an unnamed Zanpakuto. All Shinigami share a deep bond with this Shallow Strike, and through constant practice and refinement, they imprint their soul's essence onto it, creating their own unique Zanpakuto.
In summary, unless one is a student of Zenny Academy or a member of the 13th Division of the Gotei Thirteen, obtaining an unnamed Zanpakuto in the form of a Shallow Strike is nearly impossible. This is because the Shallow Strike is crafted by Wang Yue of the Zero Division.
And now, among those surrounding Yecheng and Qing Yin, the leader holds in his hand an unmistakable Shallow Strike! Moreover, this is not the most crucial point. If the Shinigami they killed had not achieved Initial Resurrection, then it implies that the threat level of the leader's Shallow Strike could be even higher.
As mentioned earlier, Shinigami must bond with their Shallow Strike through constant practice, imprinting their soul's essence onto it to create their unique Zanpakuto.
In other words, before achieving Initial Resurrection, the Shallow Strike does not have a specific owner.
Shinigami and the souls in Liu Hun Jie are essentially the same, with the only difference being their stronger Spirit Pressure.
If this Shallow Strike has not achieved Initial Resurrection and the burly leader imprints his soul onto it, it's possible that he has attained Initial Resurrection! Of course, this is merely Yecheng's speculation, as achieving Initial Resurrection is no simple feat.
Out of the over six thousand Shallow Strikes created by Wang Yue, only a minuscule fraction can achieve Initial Resurrection, let alone the even rarer Full Resurrection.
"Although the people of Liu Hun Jie have not learned the art of Zang Sword Walk Ghost at Zenny Academy, they should not be underestimated.
Compared to the novice Shinigami fresh out of Zenny Academy, they are often more adept at combat, as they have grown up in such an environment.
They may lack flashy swordsmanship, but they possess a feral approach to offense."
There are approximately twelve people surrounding Yecheng and Qing Yin, and among them, only the leader with the Shallow Strike has slightly stronger Spirit Pressure. The rest, according to Yecheng's perception, are only slightly stronger than ordinary souls.
Earlier, Yecheng suggested that Qing Yin take action, and true to his word, he retreats to a corner with his arms crossed, facing the encirclement of over a dozen people.
"Hey, hey, hey! Are you seriously letting this little girl handle all of us? I admit that the Shinigami of the Gotei Thirteen are stronger than us souls of Liu Hun Jie, but don't underestimate us too much!"
Following the leader's signal, those who were originally standing on both sides of the thatched roof now leap down, weapons in hand, towards Qing Yin.
Qing Yin has always excelled at Zenny Academy, and she believes that she can catch up to her sister, Yuyu, through her own abilities.
However, no matter how outstanding her performance at Zenny Academy, without real combat experience, she remains a sheltered flower.
Every year, numerous students graduate from Zenny Academy, but upon joining the Gotei Thirteen, these new recruits face an alarmingly high mortality rate.
And ultimately, the reason for this was that although these graduates from Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts had the theoretical knowledge and strength, they lacked practical experience and training.
No matter how many mock battles they had, in the end, they weren't real life-or-death fights, and without the intent to kill, could they truly be considered battles? Most graduates from the academy had never even seen a real Hollow, let alone fought one.
When facing a real Hollow, the pressure they exerted and their relentless nature could easily overwhelm these inexperienced Shinigami.
Despite having the strength to defeat them, they often ended up being killed due to various reasons.
Qing Yin, in the arena, was facing a similar situation.
These fugitives from Liu Hun Jie, though lacking the grotesque appearance and powerful spiritual pressure of Hollows, knew how to retreat, dodge, and coordinate, unlike the mindless lower-level Hollows.
Despite being fugitives, their coordination indicated to Yecheng that this group had likely attacked people before.
Qing Yin's performance, surrounded by ten people, caused Yecheng, standing by her side, to shake his head repeatedly.
In his eyes, with Qing Yin's strength and spiritual pressure, subduing these ten souls from Liu Hun Jie shouldn't have been too difficult.
Yet, here was a Shinigami from the Gotei Thirteen, being forced to retreat by ten thugs from Liu Hun Jie, armed with makeshift weapons like farming tools.
Qing Yin had fought back, and with her Soul Slayer Sword, she had inflicted a deep wound on one of the thugs' chests.
However, to her surprise, the injured thug didn't retreat due to his wounds; instead, he fiercely counterattacked her with a bloodthirsty expression.
His ferocity and bloodlust intimidated Qing Yin, who was inexperienced, causing the initially balanced battle to gradually shift in the thug's favor.
Having recently graduated from the academy, Qing Yin had never killed anyone, let alone a Hollow.
When facing these thugs from Liu Hun Jie, she couldn't overcome her inner struggles, and her sword unconsciously avoided their vital points.
The fugitives, sensing the Shinigami's hesitation, became even bolder.
The Shinigami, despite their status, feared to take lives, clearly marking them as novices.
But the thugs showed no mercy; to survive in the harsh District 78, they had many lives on their hands.
Whether it was the elderly or children, as long as they could live freely, they didn't care about the consequences.
"Qing Yin, is this your idea of showcasing your skills? If this is the extent of your abilities, not only will you fail to catch up to your sister, Togure Yuyu, but I also doubt your qualification to be a Shinigami.
What are you hesitating about? Are you afraid of injuring or killing them with your sword? Have you considered what would happen to those you cherish and need to protect if they stood behind you instead of me? If you choose to wield a sword, then face this reality! Hesitation leads to defeat; remember this clearly, and know why you swing your sword!"
(End of Chapter)
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