Kirio Hikifune said, "That is correct. My laboratory is no longer conducting research on Reigai technology."
"But today, Lord Katori stumbled upon the Reigai of Captain Kyōraku and Captain Ukitake operating within the Seireitei."
"Not only that, but he also exposed a Reigai of a researcher who had infiltrated my laboratory."
"Although that Reigai has already self-destructed, it has allowed me to confirm that it was indeed a Reigai."
Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake were both astonished. Someone had been secretly collecting their spiritual pressure to create Reigai of them.
"Someone is using our spiritual pressure to make Reigai... who could it be?"
Kyōraku's first thought was of Tokinada Tsunayashiro, but remembering he was still locked up in the 1st Division, he had to rule him out.
"Weren't there major flaws in the Reigai technology? Why is someone still creating them?" Ginrei Kuchiki frowned, pondering the motive behind their creation.
"Their Reigai technology has been updated; they have solved the issue of sentience. If they continue their research, they might even solve the problem of spiritual pressure being unable to grow. I suspect there may be more Reigai mixed into the Gotei 13, which is why I have summoned everyone here," Kirio explained.
Her words sent waves through the assembly hall.
Back then, a major reason the Central 46 had ordered the sealing of Reigai technology was that they had grown to fear it.
They were afraid that if the technology were allowed to continue developing, it could truly create Reigai indistinguishable from the originals.
At that point, even if they were secretly replaced by a Reigai, it would be extremely difficult to discover!
"Perhaps the assassination of Captain Takezuna is also related to Reigai. If it was the work of Tetsuya Asada's Reigai, then it could have also manufactured that evidence," Unohana said.
"For someone to use Reigai for evil, and even replace a member of the Gotei 13, is an intolerable act!" Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni spoke up.
Then, a spiritual pressure as immense as Mount Tai instantly blanketed the entire assembly hall.
The expressions of everyone in the room changed slightly as they all used their own spiritual pressure to resist the terrifying force.
The immense pressure did not last long, only for a few breaths, before it vanished.
Yamamoto continued, "There are no Reigai mixed in here. Return to your divisions and screen every one of your Shinigami!"
"Yes, sir!" the captains and vice-captains responded in unison.
They did not linger in the 1st Division, returning to their respective squads to begin screening their members.
Yamamoto looked at Katori Sora with appreciation. "You discovered the Reigai anomaly in time and averted a crisis before it could erupt... This is commendable."
"How about this... I will teach you one Kidō spell—Hadō #96: Ittō Kasō."
"This spell is extremely powerful, but its prerequisite is to use one's own scorched body as a catalyst."
"I have observed that you are skilled in Healing Kidō. Even if you use Ittō Kasō, you have a high chance of survival. This technique can serve as a final trump card for you in a life-or-death battle."
"Thank you for your guidance, Head-Captain!" Sora was overjoyed. He never expected the Reigai incident to bring such an unexpected reward.
Ittō Kasō could be considered one of the most powerful Hadō. After learning it, he would have one more ace up his sleeve.
After the captains and vice-captains returned to their divisions, they began to screen all the Shinigami within their ranks.
As it turned out, they discovered six Reigai hiding within the Gotei 13. Unfortunately, like "Hiyosu," they all self-destructed immediately upon discovery.
The same was true for the Reigai of Kyōraku and Ukitake. After being intercepted by the originals, they also self-destructed, leaving no chance for capture.
Due to the appearance of the Reigai, doubts were cast on the evidence in Captain Takezuna's assassination case. Tetsuya Asada was not sentenced and was temporarily held in the Detention Unit.
...
A few days later.
A series of urgent knocks broke the tranquility of the Katori Dojo.
"Coming, coming..." Kana Azashiro answered as she hurried out of the courtyard.
She opened the gate and saw a black-haired young girl with a small, cute face standing before her, carrying an elderly woman on her back.
"It's little Lisa... Ah— what's wrong with Granny E?" Kana recognized the two neighbors of the dojo, her tone filled with concern.
"Big sister Kana, Granny E is sick. She hasn't eaten in days..." the young girl, Lisa, said anxiously, tears welling in her eyes.
"Come in quickly, I'll go get the professor!" Kana said, helping to support Granny E into the courtyard.
Sora had already noticed the commotion and came out of his room.
"Little Lisa, let me take a look at Granny E," Sora said gently.
But when he saw Granny E's condition, his brow furrowed.
Her body was like a lamp that had run out of oil. It was a sign that a spiritual body was about to pass on.
"Little Lisa... Granny E's body can no longer sustain itself..." Sora sighed softly.
Lisa's eyes immediately filled with tears. Granny E had always been very kind to her, so hearing that she was not going to make it, she could no longer hold back.
Sora chose his words carefully to comfort her. "Death is not the end. A kind soul like Granny E will be reincarnated in the World of the Living."
Kana stepped forward, stroked Lisa's head, and held her in an embrace, comforting her softly.
Lisa cried her heart out in Kana's arms, her tears quickly soaking the front of Kana's clothes.
Sora's judgment was accurate. Granny E passed away peacefully two hours later.
He went to the commercial street to order a coffin and, together with Lisa, buried her in the mountain forest behind the dojo.
Looking at the distraught Lisa, Sora gently suggested, "Little Lisa, why don't you stay at the Katori Dojo from now on?"
Lisa was around the same age as Isane Kotetsu. Her spiritual pressure had also increased recently. At her current level, it was not impossible for her to enter the Spiritual Arts Academy for further study.
However, it was not the academy's admission season. Sora planned to have her build a solid foundation at the dojo first.
Kana also chimed in to help. "Yes, next year Shinji and the rest of us will be graduating. We probably won't be at the dojo every day, so it might get a little lonely. If you move in with us, we can all look out for each other and it will be livelier."
Lisa hesitated. "But, I can't afford the dojo's tuition fees..."
Sora smiled gently. "Don't worry about the fees. Once you've completed your training, you can serve as an assistant instructor at the dojo and help teach the new students."
Lisa knew that Katori Sora was kindly taking her in, and her heart was filled with gratitude.
"Professor Katori, I will definitely repay your kindness in the future!"
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