BUTZ: Chapter 26

Led by Seinosuke Yamada, a contingent of 4th Division Shinigami arrived at the Shinigami Academy. This marked Kyōraku Callum's first meeting with the 4th Division's lieutenant.

Yamada Seinosuke's long face and narrow eyes held a chilling coldness; his expression was deeply sinister.

"You're Kyōraku Callum, the one seeking to join the 4th Division?" Yamada Seinosuke's gaze was scrutinizing. "Given the 4th Division's size, I personally vet each prospective member. I weed out the unqualified."

The final words were spat out between clenched teeth. The palpable hostility irritated Kyōraku Callum.

"What's the test?" Kyōraku Callum asked.

Yamada Seinosuke smirked, his white teeth unsettling. "Simple. A Kidō proficiency test!"

"A Kidō proficiency test?" Kyōraku Callum questioned, never having heard of such a thing. "What kind of entrance exam is this?"

Yamada Seinosuke gestured for his subordinates to approach. Two 4th Division members carried a stretcher bearing an injured individual—apparently a member of the 11th Division, though their unremarkable face made identification difficult.

"Simple," Yamada Seinosuke said, a smug look on his face. "Heal him. To make it easier, you're permitted to use your Zanpakutō's abilities. Just restore this 11th Division member to health."

This devious man had presented Kyōraku Callum with an enormous challenge. The 11th Division member was in critical condition. While Kyōraku Callum knew nothing of medical techniques, he could assess the man's condition through spiritual pressure.

So, he brought in someone near death, Kyōraku Callum thought, maintaining a calm exterior. "My thanks to Lieutenant Yamada," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Though I don't believe it's necessary."

Yamada Seinosuke's voice dripped with disdain.

"Unnecessary?!" he scoffed. "Is that the confidence of today's youth?"

Kyōraku Callum ignored him. Having achieved Kidō mastery, he could treat most injuries and illnesses with Kidō, barring exceptional cases.

He knelt before the injured man, his hands overlapping. Spiritual pressure gathered, forming a barrier of emerald green light between his palms. He pressed the barrier against the man's wounds.

A shocking sight unfolded. The large, ragged wounds healed at a visible rate. The man's weak spiritual pressure rapidly recovered.

"Impossible!" Yamada Seinosuke exclaimed, his face a mask of disbelief. "I thought Kyōraku's abilities were strong, but his Kidō skills are even more impressive! A newly graduated student with such skill—a boon to the Seireitei. But I never taught him Kidō!"

A Kidō Corps member voiced her confusion. The situation was beyond her expectations.

Perhaps someone from the Kyōraku family taught him? Asami Ryōko mused.

New tissue rapidly formed over the wounds, knitting the flesh back together. Within a minute, Kyōraku Callum withdrew his hands, smiling at Yamada Seinosuke.

"Lieutenant Yamada, I believe my Kidō proficiency test is complete."

Yamada Seinosuke's smile was strained and forced.

"Pass," he said. "The 4th Division welcomes you."

He handed Kyōraku Callum the 4th Division insignia and other materials. As Kyōraku Callum accepted them, he heard a barely audible whisper.

"Behave yourself once you're in the 4th Division!"

Kyōraku Callum offered a friendly smile. "Naturally." But what seemed like a friendly smile to others appeared like a devilish grin to Yamada Seinosuke. He knew their conflict was now established.

Yamada Seinosuke hadn't taken Kyōraku Callum seriously—only his noble status mattered. But witnessing his Kidō skills, regret began to gnaw at him. This young man was no pushover!

A shiver ran down Yamada Seinosuke's spine as he dismissed these thoughts. Hopefully, this kid won't cause trouble, he thought.

However, reality proved otherwise. Kyōraku Callum wasn't known for his patience, especially with Yamada Seinosuke as the instigator. And the system provided the final push, an offer Kyōraku Callum couldn't refuse.

[New check-in task released. Please check in at the 4th Division and become its lieutenant.]

[Task Reward: Spiritual Pressure Amplification!]

Kyōraku Callum joined the 4th Division, presenting recommendations from two Captains and his Shinigami Academy graduation certificate, and was appointed to the 6th Seat.

The 4th Division barracks were located in a quiet area of the Seireitei, a far more pleasant environment than other divisions.

Designed for the comfort of recovering Shinigami, it resembled a human world hospital. Even on the streets, noise was minimal.

4th Division members, all carrying medical bags and wearing green sashes, were seen cleaning, transporting supplies, or carrying stretchers to the medical facility.

Guided by a 4th Division Shinigami, Kyōraku Callum walked towards the Captain's office.

"I haven't yet learned your name," Kyōraku Callum said, realizing his oversight.

The Shinigami didn't seem to mind, turning with an apologetic expression, his eyebrows and eyes slightly downcast, giving an impression of timidity.

Kyōraku Callum paused, a name springing to mind.

"Yamada Hanatarō?!" he exclaimed.

"You know my name?" Yamada Hanatarō asked, surprised.

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