Katori Sora accepted Yoruichi Shihōin as his disciple.
[Successfully accepted Yoruichi Shihōin as a direct disciple.]
[Yoruichi Shihōin's affinity level has increased. Current affinity level is Friendly.]
"Since you've joined the Katori Style, you must be serious about your swordsmanship training from now on!" Sora said.
"I'll be serious, I promise. But I want to learn the sword technique that combines with Shunpo, the one from just now..." Yoruichi said, making a few quick gestures with her hand. "The one that leaves afterimages!"
"That technique is called 'Four-Directional Shungeki.' Your Shunpo level is sufficient to practice it, but your swordsmanship is still lacking in many areas."
"This move requires not only Shunpo ability but also extremely fast and precise slashes. To learn it, you'll need to do some prerequisite training first," Sora said.
"No problem, I'll work hard!" Yoruichi nodded repeatedly.
[Current training mission added: Guide Yoruichi Shihōin to complete a sword technique training (In progress).]
Yoruichi's fundamentals in all areas were quite good, including her swordsmanship basics, so she could skip the foundational training.
"I'll teach you when we get back to the dojo."
Next, Sora tested the strength of the other students in the 6th-year class. He would be their supervising instructor for their internship in the World of the Living.
Misjudging their abilities could lead to unnecessary casualties, so it was essential to understand their strengths beforehand.
There were twenty-six students in the class. It took Sora a full day to assess everyone's situation.
Including Yoruichi, eighteen students had reached the graduation standard in terms of overall combat power. Five students were weaker, but their goal was to join Squad 4, and they had already learned the basics of Kaidō, which was acceptable.
The other three students had not met the graduation standard. Two of them were majoring in Kaidō but hadn't even reached the Beginner level, so they naturally couldn't enter Squad 4 this year.
"Students Yoshino and Hoshino, although the practical exam is about to begin, you still have a few months until graduation. I hope you will use this time to study Kaidō diligently."
"You must learn it to enter Squad 4, otherwise you will have to repeat the year," Sora admonished. "The minimum requirement to enter Squad 4 with a Kaidō specialization is to at least reach the beginner level."
"Yes, I will work hard," Rii Hoshino said hesitantly. "Professor Katori, can I ask you questions about Kaidō?"
These two students' advanced course was Kaidō, so they had also attended Sora's lecture and knew his skill level was high. However, Katori Sora was their swordsmanship teacher and acting homeroom instructor, so technically, he wasn't responsible for teaching them Kaidō.
"Of course. You've attended my lecture, so in a way, you are also my Kaidō students. Feel free to ask me anything," Sora said gently.
"Thank you! I feel that your lectures are easier to understand. It's great to have your guidance!" Rii said happily.
"Yes, I feel your explanations are easier to follow too," Yoshino Kashin added, sharing the sentiment.
Sora became thoughtful. After his 'Expert Guidance' trait had been upgraded, when he instructed students, their talent would temporarily increase by a small level.
This effect was also valid for the students of the Academy. The most direct result was that students found it easy to get on the same wavelength with him during lectures and understood his content more easily.
Sora looked at the last student who hadn't met the standard and said earnestly: "Student Kudanoki, your abilities are quite far from the graduation standard, and you are often absent or late."
"This is irresponsible towards your own future. A Shinigami's job is not a comfortable one. The skills you learn might one day save your own life."
Homura Kudanoki
Talent: D-
Spiritual Pressure: LV 3
Affinity Level: Stranger
Sora felt a headache coming on with this student. His talent was terrible, his attitude was poor, and he was far from the graduation standard.
"My Asauchi doesn't respond to me. What's the use of learning all this Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Shunpo, and Kidō?" Homura Kudanoki said, glancing disdainfully at his less remarkable classmates.
"You don't have to worry about my future. After I graduate, I'll definitely be better off than most of them!"
Rii Hoshino lowered her head, not daring to make eye contact with him.
The Kudanoki family was noble. If he decided not to become a Shinigami, he could still stay and enjoy life in the noble district of the Seireitei.
In contrast, someone like her, who had tested into the Academy from the Rukongai, would have to return to the Rukongai if she failed to become a Shinigami.
"What's the use?" Yoruichi said, clenching her fist. "Homura Kudanoki, do you believe I can beat you to a pulp!"
"You are a genius, of course it's useful for you," Kudanoki said, his face immediately switching to a fawning smile when he saw it was Yoruichi. "I was saying it's useless for a waste like me!"
"Homura Kudanoki, your attitude is improper!" Sora scolded. "As punishment, you will stay after class every day to practice suburi until the internship exam!" He was disgusted by his attitude.
Kudanoki's face turned dark. A slacker like him hated being forced to practice more than anything.
"I..." he began to argue, but noticing the increasingly unfriendly gazes of Yoruichi and Katori, he finally chose to submit. "Okay..."
Sora noticed Rii's reaction and, to prevent Kudanoki's words from discouraging her, said warmly, "You have persisted in choosing the most difficult path for yourself."
"You must either love Kaidō very much or have a very gentle heart. Your Professor believes you will definitely be able to enter Squad 4!"
"Yes, professor! I will definitely get into Squad 4!" Rii's spirits were lifted.
"There are two weeks until the practical exam. Everyone, use this time to catch up on your weaknesses. I hope you can all pass the exam," Sora announced.
"Homura Kudanoki, you stay. The rest of you are dismissed."
Kudanoki's face fell, feeling the other students' stares. "You know how to do suburi, right?" Sora said. "I will stay here and watch you finish."
"I know..." Kudanoki replied helplessly and went to practice.
Yoruichi also stayed behind. Since there were no proper training tools here, Sora decided to spar with her to improve her combat skills.
Her private tutor might have gone too easy on her, leading her to develop bad habits of making flashy but impractical moves, which Sora had to correct.
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