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Chapter 4: Mastering Shikai Before Graduation!
Chapter 4: Mastering Shikai Before Graduation!
"Oh, so this is the new recruit our Division has taken in this year? A rather interesting kid, managing to sense my presence and react before I even showed myself. With your talent, joining any other Division should be no problem, so why did you choose the Fourth Division?"
Night-cheng stood before her, his demeanor as if facing a formidable enemy. Despite the gentle and serene appearance of the black-haired beauty in front of him, he still couldn’t help but feel a chill run down his spine.
Don’t be fooled by the seemingly gentle and neighborly big sister in front of you! The black-haired beauty, Yoruichi, is one of the four longest-serving captains in the Gotei 13, and she was among the first members when Captain-Commander Yamamoto established the Seireitei. Once upon a time, Yoruichi was known as the greatest and most fearsome evil in the history of Soul Society!
Don’t let her current gentle and serene appearance fool you. In the past, she was a ruthless murderer, having killed enough people to circle the entire Soul Society.
If it weren’t for encountering a similarly monstrous youth, the current Yoruichi might still be the strongest and most brutal Kenpachi.
"Answer my question, young man. With your_current_level_of_strength, joining the Eleventh Division would suit you better. Why did you choose the Fourth Division?"
Yoruichi continued to smile as she asked, but anyone could see the powerful_reiatsu (spirit pressure) beginning to emit from her. The target of this reiatsu was clearly Night-cheng.
Night-cheng had suppressed and sealed his own reiatsu to a certain extent, so an average Shinigami (Death God) wouldn’t be able to detect any issues.
However, this only applies to average Shinigamis. To the former strongest Kenpachi, Night-cheng’s current skills are clearly not effective enough.
Of course, Yoruichi had also sensed that Night-cheng was hiding his true strength, but she couldn’t tell exactly how much he was hiding.
However, the reaction Night-cheng had shown to her sudden appearance confirmed to Yoruichi that Night-cheng’s swordsmanship level was definitely not at the “upper middle” standard recorded on his information form.
For someone who is hiding their strength and wants to join her division, Yoruichi naturally wouldn't let it slide.
"Joining the Fourth Division has been my long-held dream. To achieve this, I even dedicated myself to training in the Reversal Path at the Central Spiritual Academy.
As for the reason, I’ve always been fascinated by the life in the Fourth Division and have admired Captain Unohana, which is part of my motivation.
Regarding my strength, I hope Captain Unohana will trust me. I have no intention of causing trouble. I just don’t want to draw too much attention to myself.
If Captain Unohana doesn’t believe me, you can take me to the Research and Development Institute for a spirit pressure test or monitoring."
The powerful reiatsu that Night-cheng had emitted vanished instantly like a tide, and at that moment, Night-cheng’s Central Spiritual Academy black short uniform was soaked with cold sweat, and his feet had sunk deeply into the ground, showing how intense the reiatsu he had just endured.
Beside him, Isane had completely collapsed onto the ground, her body limp and weak. Although Captain Unohana’s reiatsu wasn’t directed at her, just feeling the overwhelming pressure like a bottomless abyss was enough to make a new recruit like her instantly lose the ability to resist.
"Not only did you hide your swordsmanship level, you also understated your reiatsu."
Being able to withstand the spiritual pressure I just released, your own spiritual pressure must have grown quite strong, right? Could you tell me just how powerful you've become?"
Momo Kusajima did not doubt Yoruichi's words much. She chose to believe her.
It wasn't because Yoruichi was so handsome that he_first meeting brushed her with a good impression, but because Momo Kusajima thought that if Yoruichi were a spy from the Menos or elsewhere, it wouldn't make sense to send a spy with such weak power.
Additionally, after living for thousands of years, Momo Kusajima believed she still had the ability to read people and detect lies, and from what she just observed, most of what Yoruichi said was true.
At least, the part about wanting to live in the Fourth Division and admiring Momo Kusajima must be true. Though Momo Kusajima didn't understand the reason why, when Yoruichi said these words, her spiritual pressure didn't fluctuate noticeably.
"As for my swordsmanship, I do have some confidence. Of course, I can't compare to Captain Unohana at all. As for my spiritual pressure level... actually, I achieved the Shikai of my Zanpakutou a year ago."
Upon hearing Yoruichi's honest words, whether it was Momo Kusajima in front of her or Isane Kotetsu, who had just been intimidated by the Captain's spiritual pressure and collapsed on the ground, both displayed extremely surprised expressions.
Shinigami wield a Zanpakuto, which is a part of the Shinigami's soul and an essential tool for combat.
Although the Zanpakuto in the Shinigami's hand initially appears as a longsword, this is not its true form.
As is well known, a Zanpakuto is a part of a Shinigami's soul, and since each soul is unique, the Zanpakuto that manifest are also diverse.
Shikai is the first stage of the Zanpakutou's release. After the Shikai, the Zanpakuto gains different abilities, and the Shinigami's own spiritual pressure is correspondingly enhanced.
Don't underestimate "Shikai"; among the Shinigami of the Gotei 13, even in the minority of four figures, the proportion who can release their Zanpakutou doesn't exceed ten percent.
A Shinigami who can release their Zanpakuto is basically considered an elite Shinigami and even in the Gotei 13, they qualify to serve as a Lieutenant.
Usually, without a few hundred years of experience, a Shinigami can't reach the Shikai of their Zanpakuto. Yet Yoruichi, who has just graduated from the Central Spiritual Academy, had already achieved Shikai before graduation.
"No wonder you wanted to hide your strength. With such talent, if word of you spreads in the Soul Society, you'd receive significant attention.
But are you really sure? With your qualifications, you should be able to advance faster in another Division, and I could even recommend you to the Head Captain to exceptionally join the First Division."
Shinigami who haven't graduated yet and already mastered Shikai haven't appeared in the Soul Society for centuries. The First Division's threshold is high, but as long as you don't aim for a Lieutenant position, Momo Kusajima felt Yoruichi joining the First Division would be no problem.
"Thank you for your kindness, Captain Kusajima, but I still want to stick to my original goal. My wish is to join the Fourth Division and become..."
"Ikaku, is the guy you mentioned who's worth a cut really here?"
Before Yoruichi could speak, an excited and rough male voice came from outside the recruitment office of the Fourth Division.
(End of Chapter)
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