Chapter 37: No Longer Shinigami????
[[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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Kidō Class Dojo.
"The Hadō #31, Shakkahō, is one of the most commonly used Hadō."
Tessai spread his iron-like fingers, and a ball of red flame slowly burned in his palm, radiating intense heat.
"Not only is it powerful, but by controlling the frequency of spiritual pressure delivery, it can serve different purposes in various situations."
"For example, illumination."
The curtains in the dojo fell, and the lights went out, plunging the room into darkness.
What followed was a bright but not blinding light that illuminated the entire dojo, revealing the surprised faces of the students.
"Of course, this requires precise control and a deep understanding of Kidō."
Tessai extinguished the Shakkahō in his palm with a rough motion, even causing a small explosion, making everyone flinch.
Although everything he said was correct, his appearance didn't inspire much confidence.
Not only Akira thought this way; the other students had similar thoughts.
Even the Eleventh Division, known for their bravery and ferocity, had few who could compare physically to this Kidō instructor.
Moreover, it was rumored that Tessai would soon be promoted to the Grand Kidō Chief of the Kidō Corps, a position equivalent to a captain of the Gotei 13.
When they first heard this news, 99% of the students were in a state of confusion.
After gradually accepting this fact, they began to worry about the future of the Kidō Corps.
As the long-range attack unit of the Seireitei, would they become a brute force squad like the Eleventh Division?
"To understand Kidō, the first thing you need to do is to know its essence."
"From incantations to hand seals, to the way spiritual pressure is released and the flow of spirit particles."
"For a single Hadō, there are different incantations. Generally, we only need to master one."
"But if you want to achieve precise control over Kidō like I do, you need to understand other Kidō incantations and hand seals as well."
In teaching Kidō, no one could surpass Tessai.
Even Akira, who often dozed off in theory classes, was listening intently.
Of course, there were other reasons he wasn't falling asleep.
Tessai's lecture continued, and after covering the main concepts, he moved on to more detailed explanations in batches and layers.
He dissected everything about Kidō from its essence.
During the break, Tessai had the students try the power of Shakkahō in the air, supervising to prevent accidents.
"So, Sōsuke, what is the quick way to get stronger that you mentioned earlier?"
Akira asked eagerly, "Isn't it related to Kidō? Can you explain it now?"
Aizen nodded slightly and calmly said:
"Do you remember when you used the ritual method to communicate with your Asauchi, injecting the essence of the soul to transform it into your Zanpakutō?"
Akira nodded.
Although he still didn't understand the ability of his Zanpakutō, or even its true name, he would try to communicate with it using the ritual method and enter the inner world during his free time.
The result was the same as before. When he entered the Reverse Bone Shrine and was about to touch the statue, the Zanpakutō space would shatter.
According to Aizen, his spiritual pressure level was not yet sufficient to support the next stage of his Zanpakutō's release.
Although Akira was already very talented compared to other students, reaching the level of mastering the true name would still take time and effort.
Besides daily sign-ins, he had to rely on extremely rigorous training.
Additionally, Akira's spiritual body had undergone significant changes.
"A Shinigami's body is composed of spirit particles."
Aizen explained, "Countless spirit particles form a perfect spiritual body with no flaws, ultimately led by the soul, forming an individual known as a 'Shinigami.'"
"Don't look at me like that."
"This is straight from the textbook."
"Ah…"
Akira suddenly realized that compared to Aizen, he was barely more literate.
Theoretical knowledge was not as interesting as rituals, and he couldn't muster any interest.
Fortunately, he had a versatile friend.
If he encountered any unsolvable problems in the future, he could always rely on the invincible Aizen Sōsuke to find a solution.
"What I'm saying is, when you completed the ritual communication, the essence of your spiritual body changed."
Aizen continued to analyze, "Simply put, you are evolving."
Akira frowned.
Seeing his friend trying to think for himself, Aizen felt gratified. If this guy didn't use his brain, it would rust.
"Since it's impossible to make rapid progress in spiritual pressure level in a short time."
Aizen shared his idea, "Why not try to tap into the potential hidden within your spiritual body?"
"To some extent, Kidō and the spiritual body have a certain similarity and high compatibility."
"You can try engraving Kidō into your spiritual body and then release it through Hakuda. In simpler terms…"
"Further strengthen your spiritual body!"
"Of course, this method carries some risks."
"So, it's best to attempt this experiment after you've fully mastered a particular Kidō…"
"Akira, do you understand?"
Seeing his friend's dazed state, Aizen frowned and asked.
"Huh?"
"I understand, I understand."
Akira grinned, "Isn't this the conclusion I mentioned earlier?"
"As a qualified mage, you should first max out health and stamina, then choose skills like Skull Split, Block, Crit, Charge, Decapitate, and Armor Break."
"Finally, just add a lighting spell."
Hearing this, Aizen was stunned.
It seemed this time he actually got it right.
"I just don't understand one thing." Akira said, puzzled.
"Go ahead."
"You said my spiritual body's essence has changed."
Akira's expression became more serious, "Does that mean I'm no longer a Shinigami?"
"And in the same spiritual pressure level, excluding all external factors, purely in terms of combat quality, even you might not be able to beat me."
Aizen frowned, not understanding his friend's logic.
"Based on this deduction."
Akira clenched his fist, slightly excited, and concluded, "One way to become stronger is—"
"Sōsuke, I'm not going to be a Shinigami anymore!"
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[[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.]]