The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"Yes, I've learned it," Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

With immense spiritual power and primordial spirit as a foundation, along with half a year of cultivation, Ishihara Sho's mastery of spirit particles, if not reaching the level he had in the Naruto world, would definitely surpass 99% of those in the current Bleach world, making him an absolute genius of the Kido!

He just hadn't had the chance to show it before, and he himself didn't have that idea.

But now...

In order to gain Kotetsu Isane's special attention, Ishihara Sho had no choice but to reveal his genius.

"Then let's continue." Kotetsu Isane gritted his teeth and said again, wanting to better ascertain the extent of Ishihara Sho's genius.

“Okay,” Ishihara Akira said happily.

Then, as before, Kotetsu Isane began explaining the content of the second sequence...

As Ishihara Akira did, almost immediately after Kotetsu Isane finished explaining, within a minute or two, the echo light belonging to serial number 2 reappeared in Ishihara Akira's hand, leaving Kotetsu Isane completely speechless.

"How far have you progressed in learning the four skills of Slashing Fist and Walking Ghost?" Kotetsu Isane asked Ishihara Sho after a moment of silence.

"I haven't yet learned the basics of swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat, nor the Shunpo or Kido," Ishihara Sho honestly replied.

"Are you sure you want to join our Fourth Division after graduation?" Kotetsu Isane nodded and asked again to confirm.

“Yes,” Ishihara Akira affirmed.

"As for swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat, you can practice them during your regular classes. You don't need to learn them to a high degree. After all, our Fourth Division is a medical team. Unless there is a war, we generally won't go to the front lines, and we won't have the opportunity to fight anyone or any Hollow head-on. So as long as you grasp the basics, you can make up for the rest later," said Kotetsu Isane.

"You mean..." Ishihara Sho asked in surprise.

"Put the same energy you use on swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat into learning Kido. With your talent, I believe it won't be long before you finish learning all the Kido content in the textbook, and then start self-studying Kido up to number sixty, and apply for early graduation," said Kotetsu Isane.

“Graduating early? I remember that requires the captain's approval, right? And there have to be at least three people. I can't do that,” Ishihara Akira shook his head.

“Regarding this, we can ask Captain Unohana for help. As long as the captain acknowledges your talent, the remaining issues can naturally be resolved by the captain,” said Kotetsu Isane.

"I'll handle any problems." Just then, Captain Retsu Unohana, who was still elusive and had appeared out of nowhere, walked into the room and jokingly greeted Isane Kotetsu and Akira Ishihara with a smile.

"team leader."

"Captain Unohana".

The two turned around and greeted each other.

"What are you plotting that has dragged me into this?" Unohana Retsu looked Ishihara Akira up and down for a while, then turned to Kotetsu Isane and asked.

"It's like this, Captain..." Then, Kotetsu Isane didn't hesitate and explained the matter of Ishihara Akira, as well as her current thoughts.

“Oh, a genius of the Kido style…” Upon hearing this, Retsu Unohana’s smile became even more meaningful as she said, “Then show me how talented you really are, that you can actually get Isane to take the initiative to set her sights on me.”

Kotetsu Isane blushed almost imperceptibly, and looked intently at Ishihara Akira.

Ishihara Sho wasn't intimidated at all. With a slight smile, he used the newly learned Rei-dou 1 and Rei-dou 2 techniques in front of Unohana Retsu once again.

Although he hasn't yet experienced real combat—that is, the test of applying the technique to a patient—Judging from Ishihara Akira's current performance, he certainly deserves the title of a genius in the art of magic.

“Not bad, your spiritual energy output is very stable, and you do have a lot of talent in the Dao of Return. However, it's still not enough for me to step in and persuade the other captains to help you graduate early,” Retsu Unohana said seriously.

"In that case, I will teach you another method. If you can learn and master it as quickly as you did with Method 1 and Method 2, I will agree to Yongyin's idea and help you persuade the other captains so that you can graduate smoothly when you apply."

"Please teach me, Captain Unohana." Ishihara Akira replied confidently, without any hesitation.

“Okay.” Then, Retsu Unohana explained how to use a return path with an unknown sequence. Kotetsu Isane’s expression changed slightly, and he couldn’t help but show a hint of worry.

Clearly, this should be a high-digit return path, but it's unclear whether it's a 10-sequence, a 20-sequence, a 30-sequence, or an even higher-sequence.

Ishihara Akane ignored Kotetsu Isane's changing expression, listening intently and seriously to Unohana Retsu's teachings, and mentally recreating the activation technique of the Return Path, learning this Return Path that was considered an exam question.

It wasn't until quite a while later.

"Captain Unohana, I've learned it," Ishihara Akira said confidently.

"Is that so? Then use it." Unohana Retsu smiled.

"Yes," Ishihara Akira replied, then focused his mind and, following Unohana Retsu's instructions, began to use the reply technique he had just learned, whose sequence number was unknown—

Instantly, a soft light emanated from Ishihara Sho's hand, bursting forth with spiritual power, demonstrating its existence and efficacy.

"Good. You've passed my test. I'll help you persuade the other captains to grant you permission to graduate. But that doesn't mean you can rest easy. If I find out you weren't studying diligently at the academy, or that your level didn't meet my expectations, then even if you still choose to join our Fourth Division, I won't ask the other captains to grant you permission," Unohana Retsu said solemnly.

"Yes! I promise I won't let Captain Unohana down. I will definitely study hard and work hard during my time at the academy," Ishihara Akira loudly promised.

"Isane, we're free right now, why don't you take him back to the academy?" Unohana Retsu said noncommittally, turning to Kotetsu Isane beside her.

"Yes, Captain!" Kotetsu Isane responded loudly.

Then Retsu Unohana turned and left the room, leaving Isane Kotetsu and Sho Ishihara looking at each other in bewilderment.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you back,” said Kotetsu Isane.

"Ah."

The two then left the Fourth Division's base and headed back towards the location of the Shinigami Academy.

Chapter 176 Reasons

"What are you doing?" Kotetsu Isane asked nervously, his eyes darting around.

“I’ll hold your hand,” Ishihara Sho said matter-of-factly.

"Let go quickly, it won't look good if someone sees us like this. After all, I haven't agreed to your advances or made you my boyfriend yet," Kotetsu Isane said urgently.

They completely forgot that she was a vice-captain level Shinigami, capable of repelling Ishihara Sho with a mere surge of spiritual pressure.

I have to say, her slightly flustered look is really cute.

"How is it a bad influence? You're not married, I'm not married, we're both single. So what if someone sees us? Are you going to say that you're an old cow eating young grass?" Ishihara Akira said speechlessly.

"In short, it's a bad influence." In the end, Kotetsu Isane shook off Ishihara Akira's hand.

"You're just too timid and insecure. If it were Vice Captain Matsumoto Rangiku here, do you think she would have shaken off my hand?" Ishihara Akira shook his head helplessly.

"You also have a connection with Vice Captain Matsumoto?" Kotetsu Isane frowned upon hearing this.

"It's ok."

"then you……"

"There are only so many female Shinigami in the Seireitei, especially vice-captains. Besides you, there are only Vice-Captains Matsumoto Rangiku, Ise Nanao, and Kurotsuchi Nemu, right? Oh, and there are also Vice-Captains Kusajishi Yachiru and Hinamori Momo. They are quite famous. Even in the Shinigami Academy, we often hear about your deeds, so even if I don't know them personally, I can at least tell you a few things about them," Ishihara Akira replied.

"Then why did you choose me in the end?" Kotetsu Isane pressed.

“Because you’re the cutest!” Ishihara Akira laughed. Then, ignoring her suddenly blushing cheeks, he continued, “Although Captain Matsumoto Rangiku has a fantastic figure and a rather carefree personality, and I’ve never heard of her having any close relationships with any male Shinigami, I’ve heard from some sources that Captain Matsumoto Rangiku actually has someone she likes. And the person that the vice-captain Matsumoto likes must be someone of her rank, or even a captain-level figure, right? With my current small frame, I can’t afford to mess with someone like that.”

"Although Vice Captain Ise Nanao is very beautiful, she gives off a rather serious vibe. Being with her always feels like being with a mother or teacher, so she's really not suitable to be treated as a girlfriend."

"Vice-Captain Nemu... just from her name, you can tell she has a close relationship with Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi of the 12th Division. And Captain Mayuri is a notoriously strange person. If we really try to contact Vice-Captain Nemu, who knows if Captain Mayuri will target us?"

"As for the last vice-captain Yachiru, she's still a child, and with Captain Kenpachi protecting her, I'd have to be crazy to go after her. And vice-captain Hinamori Momo... I heard that Captain Toshiro and she are childhood friends. I don't think my appearance can ruin the relationship between her and Captain Toshiro. So after all that, the only one I can pursue is you."

"Perfect match. Whether it's looks, figure, or height, she's exactly what I like. There's no reason for me to leave someone so perfect for me and go after those female vice-captains who are at a higher challenge level, right?"

"Do you really like my height?" Kotetsu Isane asked hesitantly, having never heard anyone like her because of her height before.

It could be said that it was precisely because of her excessive height that she felt inferior, felt she lacked feminine beauty and confidence, and even began to abstain from eating certain meats in order to prevent herself from growing taller. Otherwise, she could have actually grown even taller.

"Yes, your height is my most prominent advantage," Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

Kotetsu Isane remained silent, but for some reason, a strange thought arose in his mind that agreeing to date Ishihara Akira might not be a bad option.

"So now it's no wonder I like you, right?" As he said this, Ishihara Akira reached out again and grabbed Kotetsu Isane's hand.

"Hmm." Kotetsu Isane was distracted and didn't notice this, so she didn't use her spiritual power to pry Ishihara Sho's hand away.

It wasn't until quite a while later.

"Why are you holding my hand again? Didn't I tell you it wouldn't look good?" Kotetsu Isane said in a panic.

"There's nobody here, is there?" Ishihara Akira chuckled.

"Well, that won't work either. If you really want to hold my hand openly, then work hard to finish your studies, graduate from the Shinigami Academy, and join the Fourth Division. Then I'll allow you to be my boyfriend and hold my hand," Kotetsu Isane said seriously.

“Uh… okay.” Ishihara Sho said helplessly.

That's really inflexible...

However, let's treat it as a bit of fun in our spare time from studying and living in Seireitei, otherwise, life in Seireitei would be really too boring.

After that, Kotetsu Isane escorted Ishihara Sho back to the vicinity of the Shinigami Academy. Then, Ishihara Sho and Kotetsu Isane parted ways, and Ishihara Sho, imitating his shadow clone, climbed over the wall and returned to the academy, taking over the activities on campus in place of his shadow clone.

……

Then, the story continues...

However, those events happened the next day and had nothing to do with Ishihara Sho. So, after a slight distraction, he focused his attention on the Shinigami whose Shinigami abilities had been crippled by Ishida Uryu and who had been sent to the Fourth Division for treatment.

Although that guy looks very strange, like a pufferfish, his identity is really not simple. He is not only the younger brother of Sidanfang, the guardian of the White Path Sect, but also the third seat of the Seventh Division, which is responsible for the inner court guards!

He is the strongest member of the team, second only to Captain Komamura Sajin and Vice-Captain Iba Tetsuzaemon.

His connections can be said to extend throughout Seireitei.

Therefore, after waking up, especially after hearing Captain Unohana's verdict, he decisively left the Fourth Division and went to the Twelfth Division, which was the Technology Development Bureau. He found his familiar comrades working there and asked if their division had any technology that could help him regain his Shinigami powers...

Unfortunately, although his friend was also a seat officer, he was a seat officer of a relatively low rank. Although he had the technology, he was just repeating the technology that already existed within the Technology Development Bureau. He had no innovative ability and could not possibly come up with a method to help Shinigami regain their Shinigami abilities like Kisuke Urahara.

It would be more like Mayuri Kurotsuchi instead.

Just as Ishihara Sho hesitated to approach Kurotsuchi Nemuru because he was worried about Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Jitanbo's younger brother, the Shinigami Ikkakusaka Jiroubo, also dared not approach Mayuri Kurotsuchi because of his own affairs. He could only bid farewell to his friend with a dejected look and rush back to the barracks...

Although he was gone, the demonic energy that Ishihara Sho left behind transferred to the Twelfth Division's leader during his conversation with his friends. Using various methods, he created loopholes and infiltrated the leader's mind, browsing through the various techniques the leader possessed.

Artificial body creation.

The creation of spiritual space.

Spiritual particle research.

The forging method of the spirit core.

Feasibility study report on artificial spirit body creation technology...

Etc., etc.

This supplements Ishihara Akira's knowledge base and refines his plans.