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

Judging from the extent of the bloodstains and the surrounding furnishings, it appears that Takeshi Kaneshiro did not put up any resistance.

Unohana noticed a teacup on the table next to her. The teacup was empty, but there were still some traces of water left.

She picked up the teacup, smelled it, and her expression quickly changed: "There's some kind of drug residue in the tea..."

She examined it carefully and continued, "Preliminary assessment indicates it is a potent anesthetic."

Kyoraku Shunsui speculated, "So...the team leader was drugged first, and then attacked?"

“That’s very likely.” Unohana nodded. “That would explain why the bloodstains and marks left here are like this. It seems the execution captain didn’t retaliate.”

“But not just anyone could drug the execution captain, right? The execution captain isn’t that careless.” Kyoraku Shunsui frowned. “Could it be someone he knows who did it?”

“It seems we need to start the investigation with the executor captain’s acquaintances.” Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at the Shinigami of the 7th Division and continued, “I’ve sent someone to inform Captain Hikifune. She’ll be bringing people over later to check the residual spiritual pressure here.”

"By the way, Captain Unohana, is this kind of drug easy to get?"

Unohana thought for a moment and said, "It's not very common. There should only be three places where you can get it—the Fourth Division, the Twelfth Division, and the Shin-O Medicine Institute."

"I see... then the scope of the investigation has been narrowed down considerably." Kyoraku Shunsui stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Not long after, Kiryu arrived with two subordinates wearing white coats.

“Kiryu, I found drug residue in the cup. It’s very likely that someone I know committed the crime. Could you help me test the spiritual pressure residue in the room?” Unohana said.

Kiryu nodded and said to his two subordinates, "Kisuke, Bukyuu, you've brought all the equipment, right? Go and thoroughly inspect the house."

"Yes!" Kisuke Urahara and a man who looked somewhat like a frog replied.

The two took out their equipment to detect residual spiritual pressure.

Kiryu Asakura Shunsui asked, "Has the intelligence team found any trace of the executive captain elsewhere?"

Kyoraku Shunsui shook his head: "We've searched the surrounding area, but we haven't found any trace of it. This incident was probably premeditated."

Kisuke Urahara and Shu Ikusa used instruments to collect the faint traces of spiritual pressure left in the room. These traces were too faint to be perceived with spiritual sense and could only be detected with specialized instruments.

Once the spiritual pressure is detected, it is compared with the spiritual pressure fluctuations recorded in the spiritual pressure database. If the database records the spiritual pressure of this Shinigami, the owner of the spiritual pressure can be identified.

Bizhou was in charge of testing the spiritual pressure residue on the bed. Just as he was about to collect the spiritual pressure residue from the blood, he paused slightly.

"Bukyuu, have you found something?" Kisuke Urahara leaned closer.

“No… I don’t think the bleeding is that heavy. Could the team leader already be…” Biumu said.

"He's probably dead, his head probably chopped off too." Kisuke Urahara analyzed the blood flow on the pillow and bed.

"Huh?" Kisuke Urahara noticed something unusual. There seemed to be some black marks in the bloodstains, but they were no longer visible after being soaked in blood.

Kisuke Urahara took out a solution and poured it onto the bloodstains on the bed. After the bloodstains came into contact with the solution, their color quickly faded, revealing the traces underneath.

"Captain, we found writing in the blood. It might have been left by the executive captain!" Kisuke Urahara said.

The group gathered around and saw a string of characters carved with spiritual pressure on the bed, which read—Asada Tetsuya.

Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes narrowed, and he turned to stare at the 7th Division Vice-Captain beside him: "Vice-Captain Asada, are you hiding something?"

Everyone else in the room was also staring at the vice-captain of the Seventh Division.

Because the newly appointed vice-captain is none other than Tetsuya Asada!

He was previously the third seat of the 7th Division, and after his older brother, Asada Hikaru, died in the human world, he became the vice-captain.

At this moment, Bukyu also said, "Captain, I detected residual spiritual pressure from Vice-Captain Asada on the cup."

"It wasn't me!" Tetsuya Asada took several steps back, his voice trembling. "How could I possibly harm the execution captain!"

Chapter 137 Changes

When Unohana returned to the Fourth Division, she saw Shikatori Nanatsuki chatting with Hoshino Rie in the courtyard.

“Captain, welcome back!” Hoshino Rie said.

"Shikatori-kun, you've come to visit Rii?" Unohana smiled.

“I’m actually here to see Captain Unohana,” July said.

"Is there something you need from me?" Unohana asked curiously. She knew that July was the type of person who wouldn't come to her without a reason, so she definitely wasn't here to chat idly.

“My skills have improved recently, and I would like to exchange sword techniques with Captain Unohana,” July said directly.

"Oh~ then I'd like to see how much Shikato-kun has improved." Unohana said with a smile, not expecting that Nana would take the initiative to come to her for a sparring match.

“Sparring is no problem, but I have something to take care of first.” Unohana walked into the room. “Shikatori-kun, come with me. I should talk to you about this.”

July followed in Unohana's footsteps and arrived at a storage room.

"A major event happened today. The executive captain has gone missing, and it's highly likely he's already been murdered," Unohana said, dropping a bombshell.

"Executioner Naiwu Gang, the captain?" July was surprised. "Didn't he just take a break from the team not long ago?"

Before leaving Seireitei, Takeshi visited Shikatori Dojo and gave him two self-created Kido techniques.

Unexpectedly, the next time I heard news of Takeshi Nobuaki was that he had been murdered, which was truly heartbreaking.

While checking the medicine storehouse's inbound and outbound records, Unohana said, "The traces left at the scene all point to Tetsuya Asada, the current vice-captain of the Seventh Division."

"It is possible that he drugged Shi Zhi Naiwu Gang and killed him."

July watched as Unohana checked the pharmacy records and understood what she was doing: "I see. The drug used to murder Nobutsuna must not be a common drug. Is Captain Unohana checking the pharmacy records?"

Unohana nodded: "Only the Fourth Division, the Twelfth Division, and the Shin-O Pharmaceutical Institute possess the potent anesthetic that can render Executioner Taketsuna incapable of resistance."

"The prison squad is currently interrogating Tetsuya Asada, Shunsui Kyoraku has gone to investigate the Shin-o Medical Institute, and Kiryu Hikifune and I have returned to investigate our respective squads' medicine stores."

"After the team leader was discharged from the hospital, he made a special trip to the Shikatori Dojo to visit me and thank me. I never expected something like this to happen." July stepped forward to help Unohana check the records. "Captain Unohana, do you think it's highly likely that Asada Tetsuya did it?"

“There are too many clues left at the scene, it’s too strange. Moreover, it was Asada Tetsuya who took the initiative to report this. Logically speaking, he should have had enough time to deal with the traces before reporting it.” Unohana shook her head. “But you never know, maybe he’s just that stupid.”

Tetsuya Asada was originally only the third seat of the 7th Division. Unohana and the other captains didn't know much about him, so they needed to find out more about Tetsuya Asada's situation from the people in the 7th Division.

“However, if it wasn’t Asada Tetsuya who attacked the executioner, Nobukatsu, then there’s trouble.” Unohana’s brow furrowed with worry. “Shikatori-kun, you know about the spirit remains. Spirit pressure fluctuations can no longer be used as key evidence.”

July raised an eyebrow: "You think that the spirit body impersonated Asada Tetsuya, which is why Asada Tetsuya's spiritual pressure fluctuations were detected?"

Unohana explained, "I was attacked by a spirit body created using my spiritual particles."

"Does Shikatori-kun still remember the accident that happened during that retreat training course lecture?"

"The spirit body replaced the vial of illusory poison, which caused the unexpected situation during the lecture."

"She underestimates me. A mere poison won't kill me."

"However, this also shows that someone in Soul Society is collecting our spiritual information to create spirit bodies."

"So even if another Tetsuya Asada's spirit were to appear, I wouldn't be surprised at all."

"Is someone collecting spiritual information to create spiritual remains?" July recalled her memories from her past life, and it seemed that something similar might happen in the future.

However, it's too early now. We need to wait until the "soul modification" technology matures before the created spirit remains will have practical value in combat.

Creating the captain's spirit remains now is pointless and has no practical value in combat.

He suddenly realized his situation. Could it be that someone who knew the inside story had started researching his spirit body again after seeing that it could grow?

"Captain Unohana, besides Squad Zero, who else knows that I am the spirit of Bayunzhai?" July asked.

Only the Zero Division should know about the Soul King's shadow; even Shikatori Hakunsai and Unohana Retsu are unaware of it.

However, more people may know about the creation of the remains of the Ba Yun Zhai spirit.

“Don’t worry, Shikato-kun. Apart from the Zero Division, only I and Kiryu Hikifune know about this,” Unohana said.

“That’s true. If the person who secretly created the spirit remains knew about this, they would definitely be very interested in me and would have contacted me long ago.” July nodded.

After checking the pharmacy records, July and Unohana also checked the quantities of medicines together and found no abnormalities in the records.

Unohana took out her communication device and sent a message to Kyoraku Shunsui and Hikifune Kiryu: "I've finished checking here. The anesthetic didn't leak out from the Fourth Division."

The messenger machine transmitted Kiryu's voice: "I'm fine on my end too."

Kyoraku Shunsui also said, "I've found some relevant clues, but... something feels off."

"Records show that Tetsuya Asada purchased the 'Penetration Point' anesthetic at the Shin-O Pharmaceutical Institute yesterday."

Kyoraku Shunsui's complaining voice continued through the communication machine: "Seriously, such a dangerous drug can actually be bought directly from the Shin-O Pharmaceutical Institute!"

“I find this very strange. I will investigate Tetsuya Asada’s movements yesterday and today to see if he has an alibi.”

Unohana frowned: "It seems that Asada Tetsuya will have a hard time clearing his name."

It was Tetsuya Asada who reported this incident. He was the only person present at the scene, making it difficult to find an alibi.

There's so much evidence now that even if Asada Tetsuya didn't do it, it'll be difficult for him to escape unscathed.

Unless, clues pointing to other killers can be found.

July stroked her chin: "Asada Tetsuya wouldn't be so stupid as to leave such obvious evidence, would he..."

July leans towards the suspect being someone else, but with so much evidence, it suggests the killer came prepared, making it extremely difficult to find them.

Unohana sighed softly: "This inference is not enough to exonerate Tetsuya Asada from guilt."

She could already guess what would happen next. With this evidence in front of Chamber 46, Chamber 46 would definitely convict Asada Tetsuya directly.

Chapter 138 Rematch with Unohana

After reviewing the pharmacy records, Unohana led Shikatori Nanatsuki to the mountains outside Seireitei.

The sky was overcast, and a downpour could come at any moment, but this did not stop the two from exchanging sword techniques.

"Let me witness your growth. I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time, Shikato-kun."

Unohana slowly drew her Zanpakuto. Her face was gentle as water, but the aura she exuded was chilling.

July unbuttoned her upper body clothing, and spiritual pressure turbulence instantly erupted from her shoulders and back.

July immediately triggered a state of instant hype.

"Oh~?" Unohana sensed the violent spiritual pressure fluctuations from Nanatsu and smiled slightly. "Looks like I can have more fun today."

She suppressed her spiritual pressure to a level similar to that of July.

As soon as she finished speaking, July's figure disappeared.

--clang!

Unohana held Nanasu in front of her with her sword, the two of them were so close that she could feel Nanasu's breath on her forehead.

“The speed has increased a lot, but it’s still not enough,” Unohana chuckled.

Last time, she underestimated July's "Instant Step Iai" skill and didn't have time to defend. This time, she was on guard and directly blocked July's attack.

July raised her left hand towards the flower of the rabbit.

His actions made Unohana frown, somewhat displeased: "Do we still need to use Hakudo?"

However, in July, two fingers suddenly extended, and arcs of lightning wrapped around them.

Sparks burst forth from the arc of lightning, instantly transforming into crimson flames.

Unohana's eyes narrowed, and as the change occurred at July's fingertips, she turned her blade, knocking July away. Then, she spun around several times at an extremely fast speed, and the blade landed on the golden lightning flames that shot out from her fingertips.

The spiritual pressure blade, enveloped in golden lightning flames, clashed with Unohana's blade, producing a startling sound.

clang! ! !

The golden lightning cracked into several pieces, scattering all around, and all the towering trees along the way were cut down.

bang——

More than ten giant trees crashed to the ground, startling countless birds in the forest.

"You've condensed the spiritual pressure at your fingertips, and even enhanced its power with Kido. This is a technique I've never seen before. You're truly delightful... Shikatori-kun..." Unohana's eyes changed slightly, her eyelids drooping slightly, and her pupils revealing an uncontrollable eagerness.

Unohana's sword drooped slightly, and a few drops of blood flowed from between her thumb and forefinger, dripping down the blade onto the ground.

Upon seeing blood in July, she became even more excited.

This is the main reason why he prefers to exchange sword techniques with Unohana rather than Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Unohana is genuinely enjoying the exchange of swordsmanship, and she diligently suppresses her spiritual pressure, a trait she would never change even if it meant getting injured.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was different. This old man was extremely concerned about his reputation. When sparring, he would say he was suppressing his spiritual pressure, but in reality, if there was any possibility of injury, he would be more ruthless than anyone else.