Satoshi no longer has the ability to forge a Zanpakutō.
This is the consensus of most people in the Jujutsu world.
Now, Satoshi said that this mysterious stone could be used to make a Zanpakutō, which shocked everyone.
Is it really possible to reforge a Zanpakutō?
Seeing the three stunned, Satoshi was a little confused.
"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
He had only said he wanted to forge a Zanpakutō, yet it shocked them. Was there something special about it?
Satoru and Suguru looked at each other, their hearts full of excitement. They had not dared to touch on this until now, but Satoshi taking the initiative meant the consensus across the Jujutsu world had been broken.
"Satoshi, I noticed you never tried to forge a Zanpakutō again after you woke up. I thought you had lost that ability."
"I didn't expect this mysterious crystal from Suguru could actually be used as forging material."
Satoru was in a very relaxed mood now. If Satoshi could truly forge again, it meant the Gojo family could once more control the Jujutsu world by distributing a scarce resource.
At this time, Suguru was also looking at the Zanpakutō from nine years ago. He still had not fully mastered it, but the materials provided after Bankai could be used as new power, and he was genuinely happy.
Recently, he had been strengthening his use of Hōzukimaru through physical training, and he felt his chance to reach Bankai was getting closer and closer.
His body felt stronger, and Hōzukimaru's adaptability to him higher and higher, as if this Zanpakutō leaned more toward physical enhancement rather than the special-ability type.
That suited him. The prerequisites for his Cursed Technique and Cursed Spirit Manipulation are a strong body. Many mistakenly believed he was only strong in techniques, but in truth, his physicality was not beneath Satoru.
Without a technique like Limitless to tank hits, he did not think Satoru could defeat him relying solely on body and Hakuda.
Originally, before Satoshi woke up, Suguru thought his Hōzukimaru might be the first to reach Bankai, but he had not expected Satoru to complete Senbonzakura's Bankai in their fight, putting him a step behind.
Now, because of the mysterious crystal he gave Satoshi, it was as if Satoshi's forging process was starting again.
"Satoshi, will the effect of this Zanpakutō be similar to the crystal?"
Suguru looked curious.
Satoshi nodded. Every Zanpakutō is tied to items in this world. There is only one Zanpakutō that resonates with this crystal.
He already had the idea.
"Which is stronger, this Zanpakutō or my Senbonzakura?"
"Compared to my Minazuki?"
"Compared to my Hōzukimaru?"
They asked in unison, each wanting to know whose Zanpakutō would be stronger.
Satoshi looked at the three, a bit awkward, and finally paused on Suguru.
Although Hōzukimaru can also reach Bankai, it belongs to Madarame after all.
Madarame's strength is still far behind Sixth Division Captain Kuchiki Byakuya and Fourth Division Captain Unohana Retsu. Of course, that does not mean the gap between Zanpakutō is absolute.
After all, Madarame becomes a captain-level Shinigami in the future, so calling the Hōzukimaru in Suguru's hand a captain-class Zanpakutō is not a problem.
The Zanpakutō he was going to forge next also belonged to a captain-class Shinigami, Hirako Shinji.
Its effect is extremely strong, and it is a powerful weapon in team battles.
"They are about the same, about the same. The power of your Zanpakutō depends on your own strength. Do not worry about it too much."
Satoshi waved it off and let Satoru and the others practice the advanced Kidō, Dankū, while he headed to the forge, his hands itching to work.
It is just right. If I shift my thinking while considering forging with Tenshintai, I might find a better direction.
However, Satoru, Shoko, and Suguru quietly followed him.
After all, this was the first time Satoshi had forged after nine years of sleep, and they did not want to miss it.
Satoshi walked into the forge, where nine years had left a heavy atmosphere.
Tools piled in the corner wore a coat of dust, and tiny particles floated in the air, dancing slowly in the slanting sunlight.
It felt slightly dilapidated and lonely, unlike his memory.
He walked to the central table, fingers brushing over rusty tools.
Compared to the modern forging room in the Tenshintai lab, this place seemed too primitive and old.
Modern rooms had sophisticated instruments, flashing displays, and various auxiliaries.
This old forge had almost nothing beyond the basics.
As expected, I feel more at ease here. Satoshi looked at the familiar surroundings, a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.
Forging Tenshintai requires precision and efficiency, each step with clear parameters and standards. Here, the forger relies more on feeling and intuition. This primitive and pure method is more suitable for creating a spiritual Zanpakutō.
Satoshi stood at the table, the crystal in his palm emitting a faint light.
He could feel the special power within it, the strange ability to invert perception.
In his mind, the image of Sakanade became clearer and clearer.
A Zanpakutō that confuses the enemy's perception is the most suitable carrier for this crystal.
This power that disrupts perception, combined with inversion, should produce amazing results.
(To be continued.)
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