There are only 3 reviews in 8 months, no one bothered to review, If this story doesn't get more than 10 reviews in two weeks time, I'll drop it or delete it and start my new project.
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A vast amount of spiritual pressure was being released in the training hall.
On Pesche and Dondochakka's bodies, Reiatsu flames, visible to the naked eye, seemed to ignite.
Feeling that it was enough, Shinji stopped supplying the power of Hōgyoku and retreated a few steps.
In front of him, Pesche and Dondochakka's Reiatsu continued to rise.
Until, the Reiatsu reached a certain peak.
Amidst Pesche and Dondochakka's muffled groans, a series of fine cracking sounds continuously rang out.
The Adjuchas outer shells on their bodies were constantly cracking.
As time passed, these cracks became more pronounced, and eventually, even the masks on their heads began to show numerous fissures.
Wisps of spiritual pressure continuously seeped out from the gaps in the masks.
Finally, a burst of intense light erupted!
Rumble!
The massive explosion caused by the spiritual pressure generated a high-energy reaction that could have instantly obliterated the training hall.
But in front of Shinji's Barrier, the explosion quickly dissipated.
The Hōgyoku's Barrier was not something two Arrancar could break.
Even if it was just a Barrier Shinji had casually set up.
Pesche's somewhat surprised voice was the first to emerge.
"This power.. this familiar power!"
"I've truly recovered to Arrancar form." Amidst his surprise, Pesche's figure slowly emerged from the steam.
The outer shell on his body was almost completely shattered, with only four flat horns remaining on the lower jaw of his face, resembling an ant's mandibles.
This was Pesche's mask.
On his abdomen, there was also a black hollow hole.
On the other side, Dondochakka also successfully transformed into an Arrancar.
The Adjuchas outer shell on his body also completely shattered, revealing a human-like body and a mask on his face resembling duck-egg glasses.
Dondochakka had also successfully transformed into an Arrancar.
For Hollows, the higher the degree of humanization after becoming an Arrancar, the higher their evolutionary stage.
"Thank you, Lord Shinji!" Pesche and Dondochakka knelt before Shinji again, speaking loudly.
"Use this power well, Pesche, Dondochakka."
Indicating for the two to rise, Shinji tossed their hooded robes to them "From now on, you no longer need to hide your faces."
Upon hearing this, Pesche and Dondochakka bowed their heads deeply "Thank you very much for everything Lord Shinji has bestowed upon us!"
"You gave us a chance to start over, and granted us the power to return to being Arrancar."
"Most importantly, you also allow Lady Nelliel to smile happily every day."
"We will never betray Lord Shinji's will."
Hearing this, Shinji waved his hand "Familiarize yourselves with your powers here this Barrier will disappear in an hour."
At this point, Shinji paused his steps, turned back, and smiled "Oh, right, when you go out this time, remember to bring your squad badges."
"Otherwise, in your current appearance, the members of the Tenth Division might not recognize you."
As Nelliel's Subordinate, and having degenerated from Arrancar to Adjuchas, Pesche and Dondochakka were clearly not suited to be Lieutenants.
So Shinji gave them a special title: Aide.
That is, the Aide to Nelliel, the Lieutenant of the Tenth Division, to correspond to their status as Subordinate Officials.
After speaking, Shinji left the training hall with Nelliel.
"Lord Shinji is truly a good person."
"Yes, even Lady Nelliel smiles happily every day it seems she truly likes Lord Shinji."
"That's why we must fulfill our mission fighting for Lord Shinji is protecting Lady Nelliel's smile."
"Ah, that's right."
Inside the Barrier, there was a long silence.
After a long while, the sounds of battle resumed...
-Spiritual Arts Academy.
In the practice dojo, students whose names were called stepped out of formation and quickly used Kido on the targets in front of them.
"Next, Tōshirō Hitsugaya."
The teacher glanced at the roll call, a smile involuntarily appearing in his eyes.
Because this child whose name he called was an exceptionally brilliant genius!
He had only joined the Spiritual Arts Academy for less than a month, yet he had already fully displayed his talent.
Whether it was Kido, Swordsmanship, Hakuda, or Shunpo, Tōshirō Hitsugaya showed extremely high aptitude, mastering all of them in a very short period.
While it wasn't an exaggeration to say he was proficient, he had indeed genuinely mastered them.
One should know that most students, even by their third year, might not be able to learn all four skills.
Swordsmanship and Hakuda were relatively easier to learn.
Kido and Shunpo, however, truly couldn't be learned by just 'working hard'.
"Hadō No. 4: Byakurai!" Tōshirō Hitsugaya aimed at the target in front of him.
The next second, a white light flashed, and the target dozens of meters away exploded directly, charred black.
"Very good, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, one hundred points."
"Next, Segawa Tanimura." The teacher nodded in satisfaction, motioned for Tōshirō Hitsugaya to return, and then called out the next name.
"So strong, is this Tōshirō Hitsugaya's power?"
"In just one month, to be able to unleash Byakurai of this caliber."
"I heard that the Thirteen Court Guard Squads are already inviting him to join it's truly enviable." The discussions of the other Shinigami sounded in his ears.
Hitsugaya returned to his spot with an expressionless face.
"Tch, it's just this level, what's there to be happy about?" Tōshirō Hitsugaya curled his lip in disdain, his eyes cold.
He had been specially trained by a certain man.
That man named Kuchiki Shinji.
Moreover, at Tōshirō Hitsugaya's strong request, he had personally witnessed Kuchiki Shinji use Byakurai once.
One blast, just one blast, had directly leveled a mountain.
And now, he could only hit stationary targets or leave a one or two-meter crater.
The gap between himself and Kuchiki Shinji was so vast it was almost despair-inducing!
Could Kuchiki Shinji's level truly be achieved through his efforts?
Tōshirō Hitsugaya took a deep breath, looking forward.
Just then, a commotion arose from afar.
"Is.. something happening?" Tōshirō Hitsugaya's expression remained unchanged, his eyes looking in the direction of the noise.
Soon, Tōshirō Hitsugaya understood what had happened from others' conversations.
It seemed that Captain Aizen of the Fifth Divsion was coming to demonstrate his Zanpakuto to the students and provide some instruction to help them better practice Zan-
"Excuse me, Teacher Takeda Hikawa, I would like to demonstrate my Zanpakuto to the students and explain some techniques for mastering Zanpakuto and practicing Zan-Zen
"May I?" Aizen asked gently, a mild smile on his face.
"Of course, Captain Aizen, please do." The teacher named Takeda Hikawa quickly nodded.
How could he refuse when a great figure like Aizen was willing to personally teach the students?
Moreover, this was not the first time Captain Aizen of the Fifth Divsion had come to the Spiritual Arts Academy to demonstrate his Zanpakuto to the students.
More than two months ago, Captain Aizen came to give a demonstration.
At that time, Kuchiki Shinji was still a lagging student in his class.
Who would have thought that Kuchiki Shinji would soar, rise suddenly, quickly display extremely powerful strength, and Captain-level Reiatsu, rapidly becoming the Captain of the Tenth Division?
This was simply an overnight ascent.
Recalling it now, Takeda Hikawa couldn't believe that the young master of the Kuchiki Clan he had taught had already become such an important figure.
"Then I shall begin." Aizen nodded slightly, speaking to him very politely.
Then, facing all the students, he raised his Zanpakuto "Students, my Zanpakuto is named Kyōka Suigetsu."
"Kyōka Suigetsu is a water-element Zanpakuto, Its ability is to confuse enemies through the irregular reflection of mist and water currents, causing them to fight among themselves."
"What I am about to show you is the ability of Kyōka Suigetsu."
"Please do not blink, and watch carefully, This will help you master your Zanpakuto and practice Zan-Zen."
" Shatter, Kyō.." Aizen's gaze under his glasses looked towards Tōshirō Hitsugaya, slowly releasing his Zanpakuto.
Just then, he suddenly stopped releasing his Zanpakuto and looked to his side.
There, a tall figure, whose white haori coat rustled.
Behind him, a large number ten was exceptionally striking.
"Captain of the Tenth Division, Kuchiki Shinji, I didn't expect to run into you today how fortunate." Aizen pushed up his glasses, the corner of his mouth curving upwards.
That was close.
He almost released Kyōka Suigetsu.
"Ah, I didn't expect Captain Aizen to be at the Spiritual Arts Academy today either," Shinji glanced at him and said "Are you demonstrating your Zanpakuto's abilities to the students again? How responsible.."
He was clearly here to hypnotize all the new students.
Of course, the focus was Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
With Tōshirō Hitsugaya's naturally extraordinary Reiatsu and his displayed talent, he was almost destined to become a high-ranking member of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
A genius like him, Aizen, who plans a hundred steps ahead, wouldn't possibly not hypnotize him.
"You flatter me, Captain of the Tenth Division." Aizen had a look of regret, his voice sincere "It's a pity, Captain Shinji, that you didn't accept my request to work with me."
"Ah, speaking of which, it is quite a pity." Shinji nodded.
I'd have to be out of my mind to go to the Fifth Division.
With the Hōgyoku embedded in my chest, Aizen wouldn't fail to notice it unless he was blind, right?
And at that time, Shinji hadn't grown up yet If Aizen had seen it, he would have been dismantled in minutes.
Then, Shinji would have died.
Shinji pointed at Tōshirō Hitsugaya "I have something to discuss with him, so I'll take him with me first."
Hearing this, Aizen's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded gently "Of course."
Then, after watching Shinji and Tōshirō Hitsugaya's backs for a few seconds, Aizen turned to face the students before him.
"Shatter, Kyōka Suigetsu."
...
"Why did you suddenly come to the Spiritual Arts Academy to find me?" Tōshirō Hitsugaya's face was sour as he spoke, his hands clasped behind his head.
"Can't I come meet you?" Shinji ruffled his spiky hair, retorting.
"Tch." Hearing this, Tōshirō Hitsugaya shook his head, pulling away.
Regarding Kuchiki Shinji not teaching him, Tōshirō Hitsugaya had come to terms with it.
Having officially become a student of the Spiritual Arts Academy, Tōshirō Hitsugaya deeply understood that his most important task now was to build a foundation.
If his foundation wasn't solid, even if Kuchiki Shinji taught him now, he wouldn't be able to learn what Kuchiki Shinji taught.
Leaving aside other things, Tōshirō Hitsugaya had heard that Kuchiki Shinji could cast the highest-level Bakudo, number ninety-nine, instantly without incantation.
Meanwhile, he himself struggled even to release Kido above number thirty.
So, not to aim too high, even if Kuchiki Shinji taught him Kido of numbers fifty or sixty now, Tōshirō Hitsugaya wouldn't be able to master them.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya was not that shallow.
"How do you feel in the Tenth Division?" Shinji sat on the steps, asking Tōshirō Hitsugaya, who was sitting not far from him.
"Tch, you still have the nerve to ask? That damned woman Matsumoto Rangiku actually made me handle the Tenth Division's duties?"
"What was she thinking? I'm still a first-year student who's been enrolled for less than a month!" Tōshirō Hitsugaya grumbled, his face dark.
He loathed this experience of being exploited yet unable to resist.
"Well, don't blame Rangiku, I was the one who brought it up to her." Shinji rubbed his nose.
Upon hearing this, a vein suddenly bulged on Tōshirō Hitsugaya's forehead.
The surrounding temperature seemed to drop by more than ten degrees in an instant.
Some ice crystals vaguely appeared on the ground.
Even the air Tōshirō Hitsugaya exhaled seemed to carry some ice shards.
"You've already started attempting Zan-Zen?"
Seeing this, Shinji said with some surprise, "It seems it won't be long before you can master the power of Shikai."
As expected of Tōshirō Hitsugaya, who was born with the talent to become Captain.
He had already touched upon Shikai within less than a month of enrollment.
At this rate, if Shinji was willing to train him, Tōshirō Hitsugaya would likely be able to successfully master Bankai in less than half a year.
"Speaking of which, why are you so good to me?" The ice shards gradually disappeared, and the temperature around Tōshirō Hitsugaya returned to normal, He looked at Shinji with confusion, awaiting an answer.
Seeing this, Shinji placed his hand on his head, and in Tōshirō Hitsugaya's somewhat flickering gaze, he slowly said "Of course, it's to make you a Captain."
Are you touched, young man?
If you're touched, then work hard for me, quickly learn Bankai to take over my shift, and I can retire gloriously!
Looking at Tōshirō Hitsugaya, whose emotions seemed to be changing, Shinji had a hint of smugness in his face.
Just be nice to him, and he'll immediately become my wage slave..
Unconsciously, two more days passed.
Shinji, with Nelliel, had entered this secret laboratory countless times these past few days, moving unimpeded into the innermost core area.
Pushing the door open and entering, Shinji paused for a moment.
Because in his line of sight, there was a Female Shinigami busy at a laboratory bench, plugged into a large number of cables and wires.
She was a slender young woman with long hair tied into a braid, a red ring ornament around her neck, her shinigami uniform was in the style of a short skirt and kimono, and she wore thick-soled wooden clogs.
It was the Lieutenant of the Twelfth Division, Nemu Kurotsuchi.
Also, the product of Mayuri Kurotsuchi's Artificial Shinigami, Nemuri Nanagō!
"So you even called her." Shinji said, walking into the room.
Behind him, Nelliel closed the door.
"Captain Shinji." Nemu said, bowing her head Her voice was, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
"Hmm." Shinji responded. Then, he looked towards the center of the room.
There, Gantenbainne was in the same state as Cirucci two days prior, unconscious.
On another bed, Cirucci was covered in wires monitoring her data.
On the left side of her head, the mask-like hair ornament she wore had undergone some changes.
Compared to before, its area had shrunk by about one-third.
"Has the mask shattered even more? Is this a deepening of her Arrancar state?" Shinji stood in front of Cirucci, observing her.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi's somewhat smug and excited voice rang out from behind Shinji "Captain Shinji, it seems you've noticed the change on her mask as well."
"After injecting the substance provided by Captain Shinji, this female Arrancar's halted evolution resumed and successfully evolved into a Vasto Lorde."
"Our experiment was a success." Mayuri Kurotsuchi's eyes gleamed with joy, his expression slightly fanatical.
He had successfully helped an Adjuchas Arrancar evolve into a Vasto Lorde Arrancar!
"Is that so." Upon hearing this, Shinji's eyes gradually deepened.
Then, once Gantenbainne also successfully evolves, Nelliel can officially surpass the Vasto Lorde and enter the realm beyond Vasto Lorde.
Becoming Hueco Mundo's first hollow to break the limits of Hollow.