A portion of Nelliel's power transformed into a Zanpakutō, allowing her to change from her half-human, half-antelope form into a fully human one.
Clang—
Nelliel's Zanpakutō fell to the floor.
Before she could feel her new form, she hurriedly used her hands to cover her breasts and groin.
But Nelliel's breasts were too large; her hands could not cover them completely.
In fact, her attempt only made them jiggle.
Sora stared at her naked body, particularly at her large, white breasts.
Sora picked up the cloak Nelliel had shed earlier and placed it over her shoulders.
The touch of his fingers on her shoulder made her heart race sharply.
"A deep blush spread across Nelliel's face."
"Nel, this is the result of combining your power with that of a Shinigami." Sora picked up the Zanpakutō she had dropped, speaking to ease her embarrassment.
"I can feel it. My released form is much stronger than before I became an Arrancar," Nelliel nodded lightly.
"Your spiritual pressure is now approaching that of a captain-class Shinigami, but your application of it and your combat skills are still very rudimentary. Your future training will focus on these areas," Sora said.
Nelliel's spiritual pressure was still in a growth phase, far from reaching its limit.
"Come with me to the dojo. I'll find you some clothes to wear first."
Although the hooded cloak could cover her whole body, it wasn't very convenient to wear as clothing.
Nelliel's figure was similar to Batsu'unsai's, so Sora planned to get some of Batsu'unsai's clothes for her from the dojo.
"Will it be alright for the others at the dojo to see me?" Nelliel was a little apprehensive. She was a Hollow, after all, while her Professor's other disciples were Shinigami or Shinigami-in-training. She feared conflict would arise.
"Don't worry, everyone at the dojo can be trusted," Sora said gently.
Sora planned to bring Nelliel to the dojo to train.
Later, he would create a set of clothes for her that could block spiritual pressure. As long as she wore a hat to cover her mask fragment, even outsiders visiting the dojo wouldn't be able to tell she was a Hollow.
After they left the room, they passed the laboratory and saw Aizen Sōsuke cultivating the fungus Hollows with the sand he brought back from Hueco Mundo.
"Professor, it's just as I predicted. The sand from Hueco Mundo is needed to..." Aizen Sōsuke looked up and was slightly stunned to see the green-haired woman following his Professor.
He looked at the half-mask with goat horns on Nelliel's head, and his heart trembled. "Nel?! This form..."
"This is an Arrancar," Sora smiled. "In Hueco Mundo, there are a very small number of gifted Hollows who can evolve to the 'Vasto Lorde' level and break their masks on their own."
"But Nel's strength shouldn't have reached that level yet, right?" Aizen Sōsuke was puzzled. He had tested Nelliel's strength and knew she was far from evolving.
"That's true. Nel is still a long way from breaking her mask on her own. However, by combining the powers of a Hollow and a Shinigami, I allowed her to cross into a new LEVEL," Sora explained.
"Our path is the correct one!" Aizen Sōsuke was thrilled. He had finally seen a real example of the combination of Shinigami and Hollow powers. But he had a new question. "Professor, when did you succeed? Haven't our Shinigamification experiments on Hollows even started yet?"
He had gone to Hueco Mundo to collect sand specifically to cultivate the fungus Hollows for making a growth catalyst for Hollow Reigai.
The Hollow Reigai they were cultivating had not yet grown to the point where they could begin the Shinigamification experiments.
"It was just an accidental result from another experiment. It can't be replicated for now." Sora took out the syringe for the 'Shinigami Reishi Vaccine', which still had some residual liquid. "Extract and analyze the residue. I want to see the analysis report within three days."
"Then I will make this my highest priority," Aizen Sōsuke said, taking the syringe.
Because Sora would occasionally produce unfamiliar technological products, Aizen had long suspected that his Professor had other laboratories.
Sora brought Nelliel to the Katori Dojo.
There weren't many people there; only Lisa, Sajin Komamura, and Katori Batsu'unsai were at the dojo today.
Lisa and Komamura were sparring, while Batsu'unsai was sipping tea on the veranda, watching them.
"Where are the others?" Sora asked casually.
The disciples who had become Shinigami didn't stay at the dojo often, but the few who weren't yet Shinigami usually lived there.
"The academy is about to start, so they decided to go home for a visit first." Batsu'unsai looked at Nelliel, who was following behind Sora. "And she is...?"
Since Nelliel was wearing a cloak that blocked spiritual pressure, Batsu'unsai didn't immediately realize she was a Hollow.
"This is my new disciple." Sora gestured for Nelliel to take off her hood.
"Grand-master!" Nelliel took off her hood apprehensively.
Batsu'unsai's gaze was immediately drawn to the half-mask on top of Nelliel's head.
With the hood off, Batsu'unsai could also sense her spiritual pressure, which was different from a Shinigami's.
"A Vasto Lorde Arrancar?!" Batsu'unsai was knowledgeable and knew about Arrancars.
Vasto Lorde Arrancars were extremely rare even in Hueco Mundo. Batsu'unsai hadn't expected Sora to take on such a disciple.
"It was the Professor's Shinigami power that helped me break my mask..." Nelliel quickly clarified that she wasn't that powerful on her own.
"Shinigami power can do that?" Batsu'unsai was thoughtful. "Is it related to what you've been researching...?"
"Yes, but unfortunately, it can't be replicated for now," Sora nodded. "But the changes in Nel prove that this path is viable. If we can stably achieve Shinigami Hollowfication, we can create a spiritual pressure core that can support your body."
Sora's research on Shinigamified Hollows and Hollowfied Shinigami using Reigai was not only to lay the groundwork for the Hōgyoku but also primarily to replace Batsu'unsai's spiritual pressure core.
If a Shinigami Reigai could be Hollowfied, it might be possible to obtain a core strong enough to support Batsu'unsai's spiritual body.
"I'm still waiting for Miss Kirio's promotion to the Royal Guard. Once I'm in the 12th Division, I'll have more resources for Reigai research," Sora chuckled.
"Don't tire yourself out, teaching so many disciples and doing research... Anyway, my spiritual body is stable for now. You just need to store spiritual pressure in the Nōreitan inside me on time," Batsu'unsai said, her heart aching for him.
"This child doesn't have any clothes yet. I'll take her to get some."
Batsu'unsai took Nelliel to her room, and Sora went to observe the two disciples sparring in the courtyard.
Sajin Komamura and Lisa's wooden swords had already clashed. Komamura was trying to use his size advantage to overpower Lisa.
"Elbow strike!" Lisa shouted.
As Lisa blocked Komamura's sword with her own, she quickly raised the hilt, striking Komamura's chin with it.
"Why did you learn those shameless moves from Isshin Shiba!" Komamura clutched his chin and condemned her.
"It works to win," Lisa said, sheathing her wooden sword. "According to the rules of a wooden sword match, I've already scored a point."
After several years at the dojo, Lisa had long since moved on from the grief of Granny Ema's death.
However, her appearance was always cool and aloof, giving off a 'stay away' vibe.
But those who knew her well knew she actually had a very active mind.
"Professor is here!" Lisa walked over quickly.
"Professor!" Komamura stood respectfully to the side.
"Your fundamentals have become quite solid," Sora praised.
In terms of swordsmanship alone, Lisa's talent surpassed even Sōya Azashiro and Isane Kotetsu.
"I'm still far from it. I'm completely helpless against Kana-nee-san," Lisa said.
"Keep practicing, you can catch up to her," Sora said. "Next, you can begin advanced training in spiritual pressure control. After completing that, you'll be able to learn the 'Ryūkō' sword technique."
Sora glanced at the prompt that popped up on his panel:
[Current Training Mission Added: Guide Lisa Yadōmaru to complete advanced spiritual pressure control training (In Progress)]
"Sajin, are you used to the dojo?" Sora asked with a smile.
"The dojo is great. The people here are all very kind and friendly." Komamura couldn't help but think of Isshin Shiba, and after a pause, added, "Except for Isshin Shiba."
That guy's moves were even less honorable than his own, and he had fought his way up in the Rukongai.
In a match two days ago, Komamura had a moment of carelessness and was kicked in a vital spot by Isshin Shiba.
He would remember that grudge!
"Isshin... that kid is a bit more energetic," Sora continued. "Your experience in the Rukongai has given you a good foundation in all aspects. You can also begin advanced training in spiritual pressure control."
A prompt popped up on the panel:
[Current Training Mission Added: Guide Sajin Komamura to complete advanced spiritual pressure control training (In Progress)]
"Lisa, you've seen Isshin and the others train, so you should know what to do. Take Sajin to the storehouse to get the bells."
"Yes!"
Lisa took Komamura to the storehouse, retrieved several special bells, and hung them on his cuffs and belt.
As they walked back, the bells on his body jingled continuously.
"These bells are specially made. By infusing them with spiritual pressure, you can control the clapper inside. The Katori Style's method of spiritual pressure control is to swing the wooden training sword without letting these bells ring," Sora explained to Komamura.
"It's difficult, but I will do my best!" Komamura nodded, and the slightest movement of his body immediately caused the sensitive bells to ring.
Just then, Batsu'unsai and Nelliel came out of the room.
Nelliel had changed into Batsu'unsai's dojo uniform, a white top and crimson hakama, somewhat resembling a shrine maiden's attire.
According to Batsu'unsai, the Katori Dojo was a branch passed down from a family of Shinto priests.
"It fits perfectly. It seems your custom clothes can be made according to Batsu'unsai's measurements." Sora introduced her to Lisa and Komamura. "Let me introduce you. This is my new disciple, Nelliel. You can also call her Nel."
Like Batsu'unsai, the first thing Lisa and Komamura noticed was the half-mask with goat horns on her head. And since she wasn't wearing the spiritual pressure-blocking cloak, they could sense a spiritual pressure fluctuation from her that was different from a Shinigami's.
However, their knowledge wasn't as extensive as Batsu'unsai's, so they didn't know she was an Arrancar.
"I'm Nel. I'm a Menos Grande. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Nelliel greeted them nervously, but she relaxed a bit after seeing Komamura's large, anthropomorphic dog form.
The Professor's dojo even has a big dog, so having an Arrancar isn't that strange, right?
"A Menos Grande?!"
Lisa and Komamura were very surprised. They had never seen a Menos Grande, but they had heard they were terrifying in appearance. They never expected to see one that looked so human.
"Nel's situation is special. I hope you can treat her like an ordinary soul. However, outside of the dojo, please do not speak of her," Sora said.
Letting his disciples know about Nel was also a test.
Different people had different attitudes towards Hollows.
In the future, when he controlled Hueco Mundo, he would need some people to lead it, and his disciples were the best candidates.
"I'm Lisa Yadōmaru. A pleasure to meet you." Lisa quickly calmed down, her eyes lingering for a few extra moments on Nelliel's very prominent assets.
"I am Sajin Komamura. You are very fortunate to have met the best Professor in the Soul Society," Komamura nodded slightly.
Komamura's heart was not as calm as Lisa's.
He was actually very excited.
The Professor is truly a person of great love!
Not only did he accept him, a wolfman from the Werewolf Clan, but he even took a Menos Grande as a disciple!
Nelliel breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed her Professor's disciples were not difficult people to get along with.
"Your foundation is not very solid. You need to start from the very basics. From today on, you will practice basic swings every day," Sora said.
"Yes!"
Nelliel's foundation was practically non-existent. She had never practiced swordsmanship before.
Her previous battles relied solely on a Hollow's instinct.
So she had to start from the basics.
[Current Training Mission Added: Guide Nelliel to complete basic swordsmanship training (In Progress)]
Sora guided the three disciples' training in the dojo for a while, then went to the market to prepare ingredients.
He had already obtained the spiral-structured Hollow shell from Hueco Mundo and could now go to Muken to learn how to make the 'Voice of Hell' from Saitō Furōfushi.
Saitō Furōfushi liked snacks, pastries, and fine wine. Bringing some would make her teach more attentively.
...
At night, Sora once again used his shadow ability to sneak into the underground prison.
While waiting for the guards to pass on their patrol, he ran into a team of Shinigami escorting a prisoner.
The content of their conversation made Sora decide to stay and observe a little longer.
"Keep a close watch on these two Reigai. Do not, under any circumstances, undo their restraints. The moment you do, they will self-destruct their spiritual bodies!" the escorting Shinigami warned.
The prisoners being escorted were Reigai!
"You caught Reigai?" a guard asked, surprised.
The news that Squads 3, 8, and 13 were searching the Rukongai had long since spread throughout the Seireitei.
So many Shinigami knew there were Reigai in the Rukongai.
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