I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

"It's just..."

Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara exchanged a glance, both able to see the awkwardness in each other's eyes.

These two are truly fearless in their ignorance.

Fearing the two might utter something shocking, Yoruichi Shihouin quickly interrupted Kinoko Omaeda, then walked up to Erin, raised his hand high, and loudly announced to the onlookers of Shinigami:

"Everyone, the contest between the second division vice-captains has concluded with the participation of over four hundred division colleagues, as well as myself, the second division captain Yoruichi Shihouin."

"Now, in my capacity as the captain of the Second Division, I announce that the winner of this challenge is Erin!"

"From now on, Erin will take over as the vice-captain of the Second Division. Former vice-captain, Ōmaeda Kinoshita, will be relieved of his seat challenge and will become the third seat of the Second Division, along with Urahara Kisuke."

"Do you have any comments?"

"no!"

"Vice-Captain Erin, Third Seat Omaeda..."

"Vice-Captain Erin, Third Seat Omaeda..."

With over 400 members of the Second Division of Yoruichi Shihouin in the presence of the commander, Erin successfully defeated the former vice-captain, Noriyuki Ōmaeda, and became the new captain of the Second Division.

Afterwards, with the assistance of Inosuke Omaeda, Erin gradually became familiar with some of the affairs of the Second Division.

However, most of the time, Erin forges weapons in his own mental space.

Upon meeting Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara, three more Zanpakuto appeared on the sword mound in Erin's Heart Space.

Two of them are on the same level as Kisaragi Taiu's Zanpakuto, while the latter is located in the lower half of the hill.

These are the Zanpakuto of Yoruichi Shihouin, Kisuke Urahara, and Kinosuke Omaeda.

After successfully forging these three Zanpakuto, Erin's spiritual pressure was greatly enhanced.

In particular, the fact that Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara's Zanpakuto had already completed their Bankai caused Erin's spiritual pressure to triple.

Erin's spiritual pressure is now four times stronger than that of those who have just advanced to the sixth rank of spiritual power.

In other words, if a Zanpakuto's release does not increase his spiritual pressure by more than four times, then his spiritual pressure after the Zanpakuto's Shikai is not as strong as Erin's under normal circumstances.

Chapter 17 A New Zanpakuto

Being a captain-level being and possessing second-class spiritual power are the most basic requirements.

Only those with a second-level spiritual power can materialize a Zanpakuto.

Then comes the ultimate release of the Zanpakuto—Bankai!

During the day, Erin and Noriyuki Omaeda handle the vice-captain's affairs together, and occasionally they also receive missions.

But for Erin, whose strength had greatly increased, those missions were nothing more than adding a few more merits to Erin's record.

That night, Erin took Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara's Zanpakuto in his hands and absorbed their training memories, further enhancing his basic strength.

Yoruichi Shihouin did not use her Zanpakuto frequently, so Erin gained almost no experience in Zanpakuto techniques from Yoruichi Shihouin.

However, Yoruichi Shihouin is most famous for her mastery of Shunpo (Flash Step).

Throughout the entire Seireitei, Yoruichi is known as the "Flash Goddess".

Her mastery of the Instant Step technique is unmatched.

Erin obtained Yoruichi's Shunpo experience from Yoruichi's Zanpakuto.

What Erin gained most from Kisuke Urahara's Zanpakuto was Kido abilities.

Meanwhile, based on Kisuke Urahara's "Benhime" Blood Mist Shield ability, Erin successfully forged the scabbard for the Tessaiga, giving his Zanpakuto's scabbard the ability to deploy a defensive barrier.

As a result, the completion rate of Tessaiga improved, and the increase in spiritual pressure after Shikai reached 3.5 times.

Time flows by with everyone's efforts.

……

"what?"

On this day, Erin went to the captain's office to meet with Yoruichi Shihouin because of matters within the squad.

However, under normal circumstances, it is Aya Hachiko, Yoruichi Shihouin's little fan, who deals with Erin.

Over the years, Erin and Fengshao Ling hadn't spoken much, but they had become quite familiar with each other.

"This feeling..."

The moment Erin saw Aya Hatsumi, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze fell on the Zanpakuto at Aya Hatsumi's waist.

Blue patterns flashed in his eyes, and in just a few seconds, Erin had analyzed the Zanpakuto at Bee-Shoot Aya's waist.

"Congratulations, Miss Bee."

"When are you planning to start the challenge for the seat of the chief?"

Arlin placed the file on the table and congratulated Bee-Shing Aya with a smile.

The fact that Aya Beesho has completed the creation of her Zanpakuto is also a great joy for Erin.

After all, Erin had a weapon in his mind that was perfectly suited to the "two-hit kill" technique.

Once I get back tonight and finish making the swan bee, that weapon should be ready to appear.

"Oh? You could actually tell that I've completed the release of my Zanpakuto?"

Bee-shaped Aya looked up and stared at Erin in surprise.

Although Aya's impression of Erin wasn't very good because she guessed the wrong outcome of the Erin Challenge and was outmaneuvered by that guy, after several years of getting along, that initial dissatisfaction had long since faded.

Moreover, judging from the case files he handled, Erin, as a vice-captain, completed the mission exceptionally well.

Besides, Erin didn't have the aristocratic airs of the former vice-captain, Ōmaeda Kinosugu. He always took the lead in every mission, and he would use the Return Path to heal wounded members. Over the years, Erin gained the deep trust of his Shinigami subordinates, and his reputation completely surpassed that of the former vice-captain, Ōmaeda Kinosugu.

This made Fengshao Ling agree with Erin a little more.

However, what surprised Aya Hōsō even more was that she had just completed the gestation of her Zanpakutō a few days ago, and yesterday she received the recognition of her Zanpakutō and completed the training for the Shikai of her Zanpakutō.

Even Yoruichi couldn't tell, but this Vice Captain Erin recognized it at first glance?

No, how could Yoruichi not see it?

The achievements I have made are probably too insignificant in Yoruichi's eyes, not even worthy of his praise.

but……

If I successfully challenge the seated official, will I receive praise from Lord Yoruichi?

"A challenge from the Chamberlain?"

Thinking of this, Fengshaoling tapped her head with the pen in her hand.

Vice-Captain Erin, this guy is very strong, especially his Zanpakuto technique, which is called "Wind Scar", right?

That move could cover almost half of the area in front of Erin, and Fengshao Ling was not confident that she could escape from that move.

The third seat is held by Kisuke Urahara. Although Aya Hachisho dislikes this guy, she knows that his strength is almost on par with Yoruichi's.

The other third seat is held by former vice-captain Noriyuki Omaeda.

After considering the abilities of her own Zanpakuto and those of Ōmaeda's Third Seat Zanpakuto, Aya Hachisho mentally simulated the possibilities several times before finally making up her mind.

As Fengshaoling filled out the challenge letter for the seat of the official, Erin craned his neck and easily saw the name that Fengshaoling had written.

"Oh? Miss Bee actually wants to challenge Ōmaeda, the third seat. It seems Miss Bee's Zanpakuto is quite powerful."

"Third Seat Ōmaeda, what bad luck..."

Erin shook his head and chuckled.

This Ōmaeda Kinosuke is really unlucky.

There is no denying that Ōmaeda Kinosuke is indeed very strong.

However, his compatibility with Bee-Shing Ling is zero!

Before her spiritual pressure reaches a certain level, Aya Hōsō's Zanpakutō, "Two-Hit Kill," is truly unbeatable.

It's true that Ōmaeda Kinosuke's spiritual pressure is much stronger than Soi Fon's.

However, his spiritual pressure was not high enough to ignore Soi Fon's Zanpakuto abilities.

Using Bee-Shō Aya's Instant Step, it was not difficult to evade Ōmaeda Kinoshin's attack and seize the opportunity to strike him.

"Huh? Don't make it sound like I've already won."

Bee-Shō Aya raised an eyebrow, put away the file on which she had challenged Ōmaeda, glanced at Erin, and although she didn't admit it, her eyebrows and eyes raised slightly.

After leaving the captain's room, Erin returned to her dormitory.

……

"Om-"

A blue light flashed, and a Zanpakuto descended from the sky, embedding itself in the mound.

Contrary to Erin's expectations, Soi Fon's Zanpakuto Suzumebachi was positioned on the same level as the other Zanpakuto that had completed Bankai.

"Oh?"

Erin stepped forward, placed his hand on the hilt of the scorpion blade, and a few seconds later, Erin smiled.

"This is truly a wonderful surprise..."

"Infinite Instantaneous Roar, Suzumebachi Raikōchōchō..."

Contrary to Erin's expectations, Soi Fon, who was the prototype, had not yet been able to train her Zanpakuto to the point of Bankai.

However, the Suzumebachi that he created in Unlimited Blade Works is a Zanpakuto that is already capable of Bankai.

However, Erin quickly realized the truth.

These weapons within the bounded field all originate from his own memories.

In his memory, Suzumebachi was indeed a Zanpakuto that could already achieve Bankai.

In other words, if Erin were to replicate the Zanpakuto from his memories in the future, even if they themselves had not yet completed the release of their Zanpakuto, as long as they successfully conceived the Zanpakuto, in Erin's eyes, they would already be in their form more than two hundred years later.