The first class of students Sora had taught had already graduated. Now, as he was about to teach the second, he planned to have these few disciples enroll together.
Over the past three years, he had occasionally visited Kirio Hikifune at the 12th Division under the guise of exchanging cooking skills.
He had recently heard that her "Temporary Soul" technology had been recognized by the Royal Guard, and she would be promoted within a few years.
He planned to finish teaching this class of students and then take over her position. If he delayed any longer, Kisuke Urahara might break through to the captain-level.
A genius like Urahara's training speed was not much slower than Sōsuke Aizen's.
Sora glanced at Aizen in the courtyard, who was sparring with Shinji Hirako. His status panel was a world apart from a few years ago:
[Sōsuke Aizen]
[Talent: SS]
[Spiritual Pressure: lv85]
In just a few years, Aizen's spiritual pressure had grown to the level of a fourth-class spiritual authority!
His spiritual pressure had already far surpassed that of Shinji and the others.
He now even possessed the strength to serve as a vice-captain.
However, he had never displayed this level of spiritual pressure in front of others. When sparring with Shinji, he would only use a Spiritual Pressure level close to that of a seated officer.
Shinji found an opening and struck Aizen down. "Sōsuke, you're not going easy on me, are you?"
Aizen shook his head helplessly. "Of course not. I was using my full strength. It's you who's too strong, Shinji!"
Sora stood up and clapped his hands, drawing the disciples' attention. "It's rare for everyone to be here today. You should all stay for dinner."
Knowing her professor was about to cook a grand meal, Kana Azashiro threw her arms up and cheered, "Yay!"
After graduating, they had all joined different divisions, and their vacation times did not align. It was a rare occasion for them to all be together.
Sora smiled and said, "We can also celebrate Yoruichi's promotion."
Kensei Muguruma wiped the sweat from his brow and asked curiously, "Big sister Yoruichi got promoted?"
Sora nodded. "Yes. She's now the vice-captain of the 2nd Division. She just told me she'd be here soon, so she should be arriving any minute."
After gaining ample combat experience, Yoruichi had improved at a divine speed and had now grown to the level of a vice-captain.
Just then, a figure vaulted over the courtyard wall.
Everyone turned to look. Crouched on the wall was Yoruichi Shihōin, dressed in a sleeveless shihakushō.
Yoruichi laughed loudly. "I heard you talking about me from far away. Did you all miss me?"
Sora smiled. "I was just telling them you got promoted."
Yoruichi showed off the insignia on her shoulder. "That's right! I'm a vice-captain now!"
Whoosh—
Yoruichi leaped behind Katori Sora and enthusiastically wrapped her arms around his neck. "It's been three years! I've missed you so much, Professor!"
After Sora had returned from the Forest of Menos, the Soul Society decided to dispatch a group of Shinigami to accompany technicians to provide support and upgrade the reishi shield for the expeditionary force.
When Yoruichi heard about this, she applied to go with them to Hueco Mundo, responsible for protecting the technicians.
After arriving, she had stayed there.
In the Forest of Menos, Yoruichi had no shortage of opportunities to fight.
Three years of tempering had allowed her to grow at a rapid pace.
"Big sister Yoruichi, you grew your hair long!" Kana Azashiro came over and playfully tugged on her long ponytail.
"Professor prefers girls with long hair!" Yoruichi said bluntly.
"Well, mine is longer!" Kana also tugged on her own smooth, long hair.
Yoruichi's words made Isane Kotetsu's face flush slightly. She stole a glance at Sora, then looked at Kana, Yoruichi, Rii, Lisa, and Batsu'unsai, and was shocked to realize she was the only girl here with short hair.
After starting to practice the sword these past few years, she felt that long hair obstructed her vision, so she had cut it.
Isane secretly decided to start growing her hair out. Anyway, once her spiritual sense and spiritual pressure control improved, her hair wouldn't affect her performance.
Lisa pushed up the glasses on her nose, her gaze hidden behind the reflective lenses as she secretly observed everyone's expressions.
Her eyes darted back and forth between her senior sisters, her professor, and her grandmaster.
A moment later, a look of realization dawned on her face.
Sora decided to change the subject. "You're back to stay in the Soul Society this time, right, Yoruichi?"
Yoruichi nodded. "That's right. After cutting down Hollows in the Forest of Menos for three years, I'm a bit tired, physically and mentally. It's hard to make significant progress by staying there any longer. I need to rest for a while and digest the gains from the past three years."
Sora said, "It's good to balance work and rest. Stay for dinner tonight!"
Yoruichi became excited. "It's been so long since I've tasted the professor's cooking! I've missed it so much!"
Everyone worked together, helping Sora prepare the ingredients.
With their level of swordsmanship, slicing ingredients thinner than paper was no problem. Processing them was even easier.
Sora only needed to do the cooking.
For someone with high culinary skills, the process of cooking was a very enjoyable thing. It was just the preparation of ingredients and the washing of dishes that was tedious.
With his disciples doing the prep work for him, Sora only had to enjoy the process of cooking a delicious meal.
Everyone was curious about Yoruichi's three years in the Forest of Menos. While preparing the ingredients, they all gathered around her to listen to her stories.
"Big sister Yoruichi, did you ever encounter an 'Adjuchas'-class Menos in the Forest of Menos?" Kensei asked.
"Of course I did, but I still can't take one down on my own. When we encounter an 'Adjuchas,' we usually handle it together," Yoruichi said proudly. "I've participated in several battles to defeat them."
"Are the Hollows in the Forest of Menos really endless? You couldn't clear them out in three years?" Shinji asked.
Yoruichi shook her head. "Who knows how many Hollows are in the Forest of Menos."
"But in the area where we were stationed, the density of Hollows has indeed decreased a lot."
"But the Forest of Menos is huge. After clearing one area, you have to move on to another."
"Even the expeditionary force doesn't go deep into the forest. It's too dangerous. We only operate in the outer regions."
"By the way, Professor is very interested in things from the Forest of Menos. I brought back something rather rare."
Yoruichi took out a knapsack. Inside was a reishi space that could hold many items.
"You even brought a gift?" Sora was slightly taken aback and accepted it.
He opened the bag and saw something sparkling inside.
"What is this?" Sora took it out to have a look. It was a few glowing thorns.
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