Katori Sora stood beneath the waterfall. He had already removed his upper clothing, revealing a lean and powerful physique.
Spiritual Pressure surged within him, and a highly compressed Kidō rapidly gathered on his back and shoulders. Shunkō!
The next moment, the Zanpakutō in his hand burst forth with arcs of lightning. Raikiri!
Sora slashed upwards, and the waterfall's current suddenly exploded into a spray of mist.
"Wow—the professor is amazing!!!"
Watching from the shore, Kana Azashiro enthusiastically clapped her hands. Aizen Sōsuke, however, sighed internally. He felt that this effect probably hadn't met his Professor's expectations.
Sora took a deep breath, adjusting the chaotic Spiritual Pressure within his body. He was trying to combine "Shunkō" and "Raikiri," but the result was not what he had hoped for.
He had found the reason, however. While in the "Shunkō" state, his Spiritual Pressure was wild and difficult to control, whereas "Raikiri" actually required very fine control. The two seemed to have a natural conflict.
"I've learned it!" Yoruichi Shihōin suddenly stood up, her hands clenched into fists.
"Learned what?" Kana looked at her blankly.
"I've learned 'Shunkō'!" Yoruichi said excitedly. She had been studying it during this time, and after watching her professor's demonstration just now, she had suddenly grasped a flash of inspiration.
Spiritual Pressure surged within her body, and a highly compressed Kidō rapidly gathered on her back and shoulders. Fortunately, she had already switched to a sleeveless, backless top for her practice, otherwise her clothes would have been blown apart.
"I feel so full of power right now!" Yoruichi threw a full-force punch at the water's surface, and a deafening explosion rang out. BOOM—
The water in the pool suddenly erupted, drenching everyone sitting on the shore.
"Hey, hey, so that's how you want to play!"
"What are you doing!"
"Stop right there, don't run!"
"Hahaha, you think you can catch me with that kind of speed?"
Sora stood at the top of the waterfall, watching his brawling disciples. His reaction speed was much faster than Yoruichi's; he had already used Shunpo to get to higher ground before the water exploded.
A notification also appeared on his panel.
[Disciple Yoruichi Shihōin has learned "Shunkō." Reward settlement.]
[Reward obtained: 5000 general experience points.]
[Reward obtained: Shiken (Beginner level).]
Sora discovered that "Shiken" (Finger Sword) was a skill that combined Hakuda and Zanjutsu. He extended his index and middle fingers and thrust them forward. A Spiritual Pressure blade instantly shot out from his fingertips, piercing a large tree on the shore.
It was a ranged attack, more powerful than the Kidō spell Byakurai at mid-to-close range.
...
At the Katori Dojo—
Batsunsai sat on the veranda, slowly sipping her tea. On the table beside her were two empty teacups.
Her expression flickered as she sensed someone appear behind her. It was a woman wearing a white haori and a white shawl.
"Is the matter settled?" Batsunsai asked, unhurriedly picking up the teapot and filling an empty cup.
"No." A golden, skeletal arm picked up the teacup and brought it to a pair of red lips.
"Kenpachi Kuruyashiki didn't agree?" Batsunsai was surprised.
"He said guarding the Soul King Palace is too boring. It's much more fun to stay in the Soul Society," the woman said slowly, taking a sip of tea.
"Well... coming from him, that doesn't sound out of place at all," Batsunsai chuckled lightly. "And Tenjirō?"
"He said he wants to wander around the Seireitei for a bit."
If Sora were here, he would surely have recognized the woman with six golden skeletal arms attached to her back. It was Shutara Senjumaru from his dream.
"So, have you made up your mind?" Shutara asked, sitting down. "The Reigai's strength has matured. His Spiritual Core is sufficient to support your spiritual body. Don't tell me you've grown attached and can't bring yourself to do it."
Seeing Batsunsai remain silent, she continued: "The Reigai technology is flawed. The ones produced are emotionally unstable, and their Spiritual Pressure can't grow naturally. This one, who can grow naturally, is a rare case."
"And even if we could create another one, you don't have another ten years to wait. Tenjirō just said that in your current condition, you only have a few months left."
Batsunsai looked down at the tea leaves floating in her cup. "Is there no other way?"
Shutara shook her head. "No. The plan to replace your Spiritual Core was formulated by Tenjirō and me after much discussion. With the current technology, this is the only way."
"The Reigai's spiritual particles are of the same origin as yours. Using his core to replace yours will not only heal your injuries but may even allow your strength to return to its former level."
Just then, a figure appeared in the courtyard. It was a man with a pompadour hairstyle, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth. It was another member of the Royal Guard—Tenjirō Kirinji.
"Yo, you're back already. Is it done?" he said.
"No, Kuruyashiki refused," Shutara replied. "What took you so long?"
Kirinji grinned. "I went to see if Kirio had anything new. Her 'Temporary Soul' technology is a promising direction, but it's not mature yet. Batsunsai can't wait that long."
"But I did meet an interesting kid at her place today. Taught him a little something, haha!"
Kirinji's expression suddenly changed, and he looked towards the back mountain. "Is it always this lively here?"
Batsunsai frowned slightly. She sensed Sora's Spiritual Pressure. If it were just training, there shouldn't be such a large reaction. A fierce battle was taking place in the back mountain.
"That's the Reigai's Spiritual Pressure, isn't it?" Shutara said. A skeletal arm took out two needles and, in an instant, wove a lifelike cloth bird.
The bird flapped its wings and flew towards the mountain. At the same time, a blue light screen formed from spiritual particles in front of her, displaying everything the bird saw.
The bird landed on a tree in the forest, giving them a clear view of the battle on the ground. The three of them had been right. Katori Sora was engaged in a fierce battle with an enemy.
"Shin Kasumiōji?" Batsunsai's brow furrowed. She recognized one of them. It was the man who had come to the dojo before.
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