Sōjun Kuchiki's defeat brought a great loss of face to the Kuchiki family.
The Kuchiki family was famous in the Seireitei for its strict discipline, so a punishment for Sōjun was unavoidable.
"Father, I was too complacent before, which led to yesterday's failure. I am willing to accept my punishment," Sōjun said, kneeling before Ginrei Kuchiki.
"You are confined to the house for one month. Use the time to practice your swordsmanship and seriously reflect on your failure," Ginrei Kuchiki said.
"Yes, I will train diligently," Sōjun replied with his head bowed.
"Your class's swordsmanship Professor is Tokinada Tsunayashiro, is he not? Is his teaching level rather average?" Ginrei continued to ask.
He hadn't paid much attention to the faculty at the academy before, believing it wouldn't have much impact on Sōjun, who did most of his training at home anyway.
However, Ayane Kotetsu had thoughtfully prepared a copy of the last assessment's results for the spectating captains to use as a comparison.
Ginrei discovered that Class One's performance was poor only in swordsmanship.
Furthermore, the rapid improvement of Class Two had caught his attention, which was the reason he had invited Katori Sora to be a part-time instructor for the Kuchiki family.
Although Ginrei hadn't made a scene at the time, he had noted the situation and planned to have someone investigate the teaching situation in Class One after the competition.
"Sōjun does not know the level of Professor Tsunayashiro's teaching, because..." Sōjun said with hesitation, "he has never taught us anything."
"Never taught you anything?" Ginrei was taken aback. "He has been your swordsmanship Professor for so long, and he's taught you nothing at all?"
Sōjun said helplessly, "Professor Tsunayashiro almost never comes to class. On the rare occasions he does, he just tells us to practice on our own."
Ginrei's face darkened, and he snorted coldly. "The Tsunayashiro family... they can't even be bothered to put up a front?"
He was aware that the Tsunayashiro family wanted to encroach upon the Spiritual Arts Academy, but he never expected them to abandon even surface-level efforts and so blatantly try to pocket the institution.
The Kuchiki family did not want to get involved in this matter; he didn't think it was a wise thing to do.
The academy was, after all, still under the purview of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's faction. Without his approval, the Tsunayashiro family could never take the position of Director, nor could they consume the academy.
"The Tsunayashiro family has become arrogant... they've forgotten the terror of that man..." Ginrei shook his head. "Heh—perhaps it will become the Four Great Noble Families in the future."
Ginrei thought about the state of the other families. The Tsunayashiro were decadent, the Shiba hadn't produced a capable heir in a long time, though the Shihōin did have one excellent junior.
Ginrei sternly warned Sōjun, "Sōjun, remember this. At all times, arrogance and hubris are the path to ruin."
Sōjun bowed his head. "Yes, Sōjun will engrave it in his heart."
Looking at his son kneeling before him, a trace of guilt rose in Ginrei's heart.
If he had paid more attention to his son's studies, he might have discovered the problem sooner.
Years of strict education had created some distance between father and son, and he couldn't bring himself to say words of apology.
Ginrei paused, then continued, "I did not pay much attention to your studies because I trusted in your talent. In a few days, Professor Katori will come to guide you in swordsmanship. I hope you will cherish the opportunity."
"Yes."
After Sōjun left, Ginrei got up and headed for the Spiritual Arts Academy. He did not want a person like Tokinada Tsunayashiro to continue being Sōjun's Professor.
...
Spiritual Arts Academy—
The Director's office was quite lively today. Both Ginrei Kuchiki and Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni were present.
Director Kotetsu, Vice-Director Tsunayashiro, and Tokinada Tsunayashiro were also there. Not only that, but many Professors were gathered outside the door, watching the commotion.
"Captain Kuchiki, your duty is to manage the 6th Division. What is the meaning of extending your reach into the Spiritual Arts Academy? Do you intend to interfere in the academy's affairs?" Tokinada Tsunayashiro said with a sneer.
"Today, I have no other identity than that of a father of an academy student," Ginrei Kuchiki said slowly. "Tokinada Tsunayashiro, in all the time you have been a Professor, how many classes have you actually taught your students?"
He had learned from Sōjun that in all this time, the number of classes Tokinada had taught could be counted on one hand!
And even when he did show up, he mostly had the students study on their own.
He could not tolerate having such a person continue to teach Sōjun Kuchiki.
However, he had no intention of provoking a dispute between the Kuchiki and Tsunayashiro families. Therefore, he targeted only Tokinada personally, and for this, he had also reported the matter to Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni.
The Vice-Director produced the attendance records he had altered. "Professor Tokinada is very diligent. He has not missed a single class."
"Heh—diligent?" Ginrei scoffed. "As far as I know, Tokinada Tsunayashiro has barely taught any classes to the students of Class One."
"Professor Tokinada is teaching according to their aptitude. These students in Class One have training arranged by their families. Interfering too much would only disrupt their progress," the Vice-Director argued.
"Sparring is also an essential part of training, yet you have not arranged a single session!" Ginrei berated him. "This is not teaching according to aptitude. Do not use that as an excuse for your irresponsibility."
Tokinada Tsunayashiro curled his lip. "Captain Kuchiki, why don't you ask the other students in Class One if any of them say I'm a bad Professor?"
The other students in Class One, due to the status of the Tsunayashiro family, would never dare to speak the truth.
"Enough!" Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni screm. "This old man's eyes are not blind!"
"Tokinada Tsunayashiro, you haven't matured one bit!"
"I have already learned of the situation from several students. Your actions are truly disgraceful."
"Your attitude is improper. You are unworthy of being a Professor!"
"There is no need for further discussion on this matter. Tokinada Tsunayashiro is to be dismissed from his post!"
Yamamoto was furious. Tokinada was, in fact, from the same generation as Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake, one of the first students admitted after the academy's reforms.
Therefore, there was a slight Professor-student bond between them, which made Tokinada's conduct all the more infuriating to him.
"It seems the previous lesson did not temper your disposition in the slightest. After your dismissal, you will spend three years in confinement in the 1st Division barracks," Yamamoto said.
Panic quickly spread across Tokinada's face. Three years of confinement in the 1st Division? Didn't that mean three years of getting beaten up!
For the first time ever, Tokinada pleaded, "Head-Captain Yamamoto, I merely failed to teach my students well. It's not as if I committed some great crime! A punishment of three years' confinement is far too severe!"
Yamamoto snorted coldly. "You don't know how to teach students, is that it? This old man will personally teach you how to instruct students!"
Tokinada's face turned deathly pale as he recalled that terrifying iron fist.
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