Chapter 20: Intimate Lessons and Hands on Experience
[[This is a translation so please don't hate me for the developments. I will try to remove shitty brainrot scenes with better ones but it is from a MTL ... so please no bashing in the comments for the plot. I am just a translator after all.]]
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The students ere stwunned, almost unable to believe their eyes as they watched the figure slowly walk up to the podium. The pristine, wide captain's haori, the two braids of hair falling in front, and the gentle, approachable smile on her delicate face gave off a warm, spring-like aura.
"Captain Unohana?!"
Someone recognized her immediately upon her appearance. As the captain of the Fourth Division, Unohana Retsu had healed countless Shinigami, and her gentle smile had often been voted the most comforting in the "Seireitei Tsūshin".
Although most students did not aspire to join the Fourth Division, it did not stop them from admiring Unohana Retsu. When their idol appeared before them, it was hard for these admirers to contain their excitement.
In contrast, Akira buried his head in his open book, trying to avoid Unohana Retsu's searching gaze like an ostrich. His intuition told him that this Fourth Division captain was definitely here for him! Although he didn't know why his intuition was so accurate this time, he felt that dangerous gaze already on him!
"Good morning, everyone."
In the admiring gazes of the students, Unohana Retsu's gentle voice echoed in the classroom. As soon as she spoke, the classroom fell silent:
"I am Unohana Retsu, captain of the Fourth Division of the Gotei-13."
"Your Kaidō instructor, Kawasaki, is unwell, and since I have some free time, I will be substituting for him today."
"Please rest assured, although I haven't taught in many years, I have some expertise in Kaidō and it won't affect your learning progress."
The classroom was silent. The students looked at each other, unsure of what to say. The captain of the Fourth Division claiming to have "some expertise" in Kaidō was quite amusing. In the entire Soul Society, who could claim their Kaidō skills surpassed this knowledgeable woman?
Seeing no objections from the students, Unohana Retsu smiled and continued:
"I heard there was a 'Kaidō genius' in yesterday's class."
"Is he here?"
Akira's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced at Aizen beside him for help. Their eyes met, and Akira could clearly see the words "I can't help you" in his friend's eyes!
Sōsuke, you traitor!
Countless eyes turned to Akira. As a well-known figure in the class, the students were very familiar with him. He had confronted the eldest daughter of the Shihōin clan, sent the homeroom teacher flying with one strike, and easily defeated elite students like Matsushita Takeo in hand-to-hand combat…
He had performed exorcisms, blessings, house relocations, and groundbreaking ceremonies…
He had even arranged for all the male students in the academy to stay in temporary dormitories woven by the Twelfth Division.
Despite his short time at the academy, Akira's name was already deeply etched in their minds. It was hard to forget him. In the two-thousand-year history of the Shin'o Academy, the last person as explosive as Akira was now the captain of the Eighth Division. Of course, that person's explosiveness was limited to his lecherous behavior. Compared to Akira's exaggerated actions, it was hard to find another like him in two thousand years.
When countless eyes were on him, Akira knew he couldn't avoid it. He sighed and put down the book covering his face:
"Captain Unohana, what can I do for you?"
Unohana Retsu's gaze fell on him, and she seriously examined the boy once again. Although she still couldn't see anything special, since Kawasaki had said so, it wouldn't hurt to test him. If he truly was a once-in-a-century Kaidō genius, recruiting him into the Fourth Division would be a great choice. With proper training, he might even succeed her as captain in the future.
"For today's lesson, I need a student to assist me."
Unohana Retsu said softly, "Don't worry, it won't be dangerous."
Hearing this, Akira breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she wasn't here to collect debts. He had spent all his savings on breakfast, confident that a large sum of money would come in the afternoon. Now, he was penniless!
"Well, if it's just a small matter, you should have said so earlier."
Akira relaxed and walked up to the podium, standing beside Unohana Retsu. Seeing him in place, Unohana Retsu smiled and nodded, beginning today's lesson.
"I have a general understanding of your learning progress."
"You have all mastered basic Kaidō and practiced on mice."
"So, today's lesson will cover understanding the human body and the application of basic Kaidō on individuals with varying levels of spiritual pressure."
"Only by mastering this part can you achieve a passing grade in Kaidō."
Hearing this, Akira felt a sense of foreboding. When Unohana Retsu finished speaking, her gentle gaze fell on him:
"Akira, please place your left hand on the experiment table."
Although her smile was incredibly kind, the moment Akira met her gaze, it felt as if his pores opened up, and an extreme chill rushed in. At that moment, his danger instincts screamed loudly! It felt like if he didn't comply, he would meet a terrible fate!
Slap!
Akira promptly placed his left hand on the experiment table. Seeing this, Unohana Retsu smiled and nodded, then gently placed her flawless right hand on the back of his hand.
Wait a minute! Is there something wrong with this approach?!
Feeling the smooth touch on the back of his hand and the faint fragrance in his nose, Akira felt a sense of unreality. But soon, he was brought back to reality. When Unohana Retsu lifted her right hand, the smooth touch was replaced by sharp pain, blood flowed, flesh tore, and a gaping wound appeared on the back of his hand.
"Please observe the technique and spiritual pressure release. For such minor injuries, basic Kaidō can easily heal them."
As Unohana Retsu explained seriously, her right hand emitted a green light, enveloping Akira's left hand. Quickly, the wound healed at a visible rate, and even the bloodstains disappeared.
The students were amazed and couldn't help but marvel at Unohana Retsu's profound Kaidō skills. Even basic Kaidō could produce such miraculous effects.
"These are the details."
Unohana Retsu said gently, "When practicing Kaidō on humans, the main challenge is overcoming psychological barriers."
"So, Akira will now demonstrate for everyone."
With that, under the astonished gazes of the students, Unohana Retsu picked up a scalpel from the experiment table and made a gaping wound on the back of her own hand.
Her snowy white flesh tore open, and blood flowed continuously. With her familiar gentle smile, Unohana Retsu softly said:
"Please, Akira…"
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This is the last chapter for today. BTW lets set a goal of 100 powestones.
[[This is a translation so please don't hate me for the developments. I will try to remove shitty brainrot scenes with better ones but it is from a MTL ... so please no bashing in the comments for the plot. I am just a translator after all.]]