Bleach: Getting Stronger Starting from Teaching at the Spiritual Arts Academy

However, she quickly cheered up and began to think about which squad was closest to Shikatori Dojo and would be the most convenient to come to Shikatori Dojo.

"Graduation exam? I heard from Yoruichi-san that it's really difficult, but I like challenges!" Kensei Rokusha clenched his fist.

"It's good to graduate next year. I won't learn anything more if I stay in the Spirit Arts Academy." Hirako Shinji scratched his face. He had already mastered most of what the Spirit Arts Academy taught.

"This is a rare opportunity. I heard that students who graduate early can be promoted to executive officer very quickly," said Kotsubaki Jin'emon, sharing the gossip he had heard.

The disciples unanimously agreed with July's decision.

"Then it's decided. You'll graduate early next year. You can't slack off in the remaining time. You need to cultivate diligently and prepare for the graduation exam," July said.

...

A few days later, at the Shikato Dojo.

Swish-

Kotsubaki Jin'emon swept the fallen leaves together with his broom.

There are many fallen leaves in autumn, and the front and back yards of the temple need to be cleaned every day.

There are many disciples at the temple now, and it takes several days to be assigned a spot.

Today, it's Kotsubaki Jin'emon who's in charge of cleaning the front and back yards.

dong dong——

Kotsubaki Jin'emon heard the knocking and quickly walked towards the front yard.

"This lock needs fixing..."

Kotsubaki Jin'emon lifted the door lock, but couldn't open it.

dong dong dong-

The knocking on the door continued.

"Wait a minute, there's something wrong with this lock..." Kotsubaki Jin'emon muttered.

He stood in front of the door and spoke, which could be heard by those outside, and then the knocking stopped.

Kotsubaki Jin'emon fiddled with it for a while, but still couldn't open the lock.

Just then, a voice came from the top of the wall asking, "Uncle, do you need any help?"

Kotsubaki Jin'emon looked up and froze on the spot.

A black-haired boy was perched on the wall, looking about the same age as Kensei Muguruma and Shinji Hirako.

Although Kotsubaki Jin'emon is older than Kensei Muguruma and Shinji Hirako, he can still be considered a contemporary.

The black-haired boy called him "uncle," which was incredibly rude!

"Uncle?!" Kotsubaki Jin'emon pointed at the black-haired boy perched on the wall. "You bastard, who are you calling 'uncle'?!"

"What? You're about the same age as my parents, isn't it wrong to call me 'uncle'?" The black-haired boy scratched his face.

The black-haired boy's words pierced through Kotsubaki Jin'emon's heart.

"I just look a bit mature!" Kotsubaki Jin'emon began to consider whether or not to shave his beard.

"Is that so...then...big brother, do you need any help?" the black-haired boy continued.

"Do you know how to make this?" asked Kotsubaki Jin'emon.

"Of course!" The black-haired boy instantly appeared in front of Kotsubaki Jin'emon.

His speed made Kotsubaki Jin'emon take notice.

"Do you have any wire or other tools? Never mind, I don't think I have any. Lend me your sword." The black-haired boy didn't have a sword on him, so he asked Kotsubaki Jin'emon for his Zanpakuto.

Kyoujinemon sensed that the black-haired boy meant him no harm, so he handed over his Zanpakuto to him.

After the black-haired boy drew his knife, he fiddled with the door lock for a few moments.

click-

The door lock was unlocked.

"This lock is broken; it needs to be taken apart to be fixed," the black-haired boy said.

"How did you do that?" Kotsubaki Jin'emon was very surprised. He went forward to check the door lock and found no signs of it being cut.

"Is it strange that the Shiba family is skilled in mechanical construction?" The black-haired boy realized he hadn't introduced himself yet.

"By the way, my name is Shiba Isshin."

Chapter 132 Mineral Lode

"You want to practice swordsmanship with me?" July crossed her arms and sized up the black-haired youth that Tsubaki Jin'emon had brought.

【Shiba Isshin】

[Talent: S]

[Spiritual Pressure: lv45]

[Reputation Level: Unknown]

[Status: Full of energy]

“Yes—” Shiba Isshin nodded repeatedly, “The swordsmanship at Shikatori Dojo is very impressive, I would like to practice with you!”

Shiba Isshin's arrival was an unexpected bonus in this real sword competition.

The disciples in July performed exceptionally well in the True Sword Competition, making the Shikato Dojo famous far and wide.

This has led to a recent surge in people wanting to learn swordsmanship at the Shikatri Dojo. Shiba Isshin, who was also very interested in the Shikatri Style swordsmanship, went to the dojo to learn it.

“Recently, many people like you have wanted to come to the Shikatri Dojo to practice swordsmanship, but I don’t accept just anyone as a disciple. You should have some basic skills, right?” July turned to her disciple and said, “Tsubaki, come and test his abilities.”

In July, I wanted to see what kind of foundation Shiba Isshin had.

Shiba Isshin's spiritual pressure is not low, so he must have done some training at home.

The Shiba family is a family that places great emphasis on training in martial arts.

If nothing unexpected happens, Shiba Isshin's basic skills in Slash Fist and Oni-style moves should be quite good.

“Yes!” Kotsubaki Jinemon said to Shiba Isshin, “Come with me.”

The three arrived at the swordplay room.

Kotsubaki Jin'emon tossed a wooden sword to Shiba Isshin: "Come on, let your teacher see what you've got."

Shiba took the wooden sword, swung it a few times to test its feel: "No problem."

After the two got into position, Shiba Isshin launched the first attack.

dong dong dong-

Shiba Isshin stepped forward, raised his wooden sword high with both hands, and swung it several times, but all of them were blocked by Kotsubaki Jin'emon.

Watching from the sidelines, July quickly realized that Shiba Isshin did indeed have a good foundation in swordsmanship.

The lower body is very stable, and the hands can exert force.

He was even better at it than many of the students in Class 1.

With just a little polishing, it can grow quickly.

At that moment, Kotsubaki Jin'emon suddenly used Shunpo to appear behind Shiba Isshin, startling him slightly. Shiba Isshin quickly dodged a kick from behind.

"Hey, isn't this a sword fight? Why are you using your feet?" Shiba Isshin shouted.

"The teacher said he would test your skills, but he didn't say he would only test your swordsmanship. Show me what you're capable of!" Kotsubaki Jin'emon said, indicating that his reading comprehension was correct.

"Isn't Shikari Dojo a dojo that teaches swordsmanship?" Shiba Isshin asked, puzzled.

"His swordsmanship is his most outstanding skill, but he can teach anything else, Master." As Kotsubaki Jin'emon spoke, he instantly moved to Shiba Isshin's right side and kicked out again.

Shiba Isshin used Shunpo to jump away and dodge the kick.

"Hado No. 4: White Lightning!" Shiba Isshin raised his index finger, and a bolt of lightning shot out from his fingertip.

The two were too close, and Kotsubaki Jin'emon was unable to avoid the white lightning.

Just as he was about to be struck by the white lightning, he suddenly shouted and slashed forward with his sword.

The white lightning bolt stopped abruptly, severed by the wooden sword.

Shiba Isshin was slightly taken aback when he saw that his Kido was blocked by the wooden sword.

The next moment, Shiba Isshin was thrown into the air, only to be kicked away by Kotsubaki Jin'emon and fall to the ground.

bang——

Shiba Isshin got up, rubbing his buttocks: "Uncle, you're really strong!"

Several veins bulged on Tsubaki Jin'emon's forehead: "Looks like I went too lightly."

"You have a good foundation." July nodded. "You are qualified to become my disciple."

"I wish to join the Shikatori Dojo for training. Please accept me as your disciple!" Shiba Isshin agreed without hesitation. He had just realized the gap between himself and the Shikatori-ryu disciples.

[Shiba is eager to become an apprentice; should he be accepted as a personal disciple?]

"From now on, you will be my disciple. As long as you respect your teachers and cultivate diligently, I will teach you the way of the sword." July nodded.

[Successfully recruited Shiba Isshin as his personal disciple]

[Shiba Isshin's reputation level has increased; his current reputation level is Friendly.]

"Yes, teacher, I will cultivate diligently!" Shiba Isshin said earnestly.

“Your foundation is quite good. You can skip some steps and go directly to spiritual pressure control training.” July led Shiba Isshin to the warehouse to select a suitable sailfish-shaped wooden sword.

[Current training task has been added: Guide Shiba Isshin to complete the advanced training in spiritual pressure control (in progress)]

...

That night, July left the dojo alone.

I haven't gone to investigate the [Killing Intent Stone Vein Measurement Map] yet since I obtained it last time.

He plans to visit the mine tonight to conduct an on-site inspection.

The murderous aura stone vein is very close, just a few kilometers away from the dojo on a barren mountain.

In July, there were land deeds for this barren mountain. As a token of gratitude, the Mole City family gave him some land deeds as gifts, including those for this barren mountain.

The concentration of spiritual particles in the barren mountains is low, there is little vitality, and there are no signs of development.

The location of the ore vein was marked very accurately on the survey map, and the location of the ore vein was found quickly in July.

This vein of minerals has never been mined, so there is no entrance.

The Killing Stone was buried underground, but as the Grim Reaper, July could easily overcome it.

"Hado #31: Crimson Fire Cannon." A ball of red light appeared in July's palm.

boom--

The ground was instantly blasted into a large crater.

Because of the Killing Spirit Stone's ability to block spiritual particles, ordinary Kido (demonic arts) cannot damage it. Therefore, July is not afraid that her Kido will destroy the Killing Spirit Stone as well.

Then, in July, the Red Fire Cannons were continuously fired, blasting the ground apart.

Boom boom boom——

A little while later, July saw a white rock protruding from the soil.

It looks similar to white quartzite, but it withstood the July fire cannon attack without leaving a mark.

In July, she took out the shovel, hoe and other tools she had prepared beforehand and dug out the murderous stone.

In July, he compared the Killing Intent Stone he dug up with the [Killing Intent Stone Vein Measurement Map].

Once the measurement map is opened, the surrounding spiritual particles will condense into a three-dimensional mineral vein, which can be zoomed in and out to see the location of each piece of ore.

"This measurement map is actually real-time?" July discovered that this measurement map was actually something with a high level of spiritual technology. It released spiritual particles in the mineral vein area for detection, and monitored the situation in the mineral vein in real time.

The killing intent stone blocks the detection, which appears as hollowed-out areas on the measurement map. When he moves the killing intent stone away, the hollowed-out areas are filled with detection spiritual particles, and the 3D image displayed on the measurement map will also be displayed simultaneously.

After confirming the location of the Killing Stone vein in July, they continued mining.