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Asauchi.
The prototype blade of a Zanpakuto.
All six thousand members of the Gotei 13, upon entering Shinō Academy, would temporarily borrow one.
Only after officially joining a division would they be formally granted an unnamed Zanpakuto.
Every Soul Reaper, whether eating or sleeping, remains with their "Asauchi."
Through countless refinements, they imprint the essence of their soul onto it.
Thus creating their own Zanpakuto.
Since the founding of Soul Society, all Asauchi have been forged by a single person - the "Sword God" Nimaiya Oetsu, master of the Phoenix Palace and member of the Royal Guard's Zero Division.
The Seireitei stores them in the "Interval" within the Shinō Academy.
At the beginning of each school year, all new students receive one opportunity to enter and select their own Asauchi.
If they successfully join a division, this would become the Zanpakuto that accompanies them throughout their life.
And this time, the system's check-in location was precisely this "Interval" where the Asauchi were stored.
This check-in task differed slightly from previous ones.
The previous two tasks only required reaching the check-in location, but this task specifically stated that the reward would only be obtained after "successfully acquiring an Asauchi."
"Could it be... that the reward for this task is related to the Asauchi, so I need to get one first?"
Regardless, this task could not be completed today.
The opening of the Interval would have to wait until after tomorrow's entrance ceremony.
"Huff—"
Shigure exhaled deeply, beginning to calm his mind.
...
Meanwhile, the advance team had returned to Seireitei.
Shunsui Kyoraku was in the First Division barracks, reporting alone to Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai.
As for Gin Ichimaru and Toshiro Hitsugaya, they had returned to their own division quarters.
After listening to Kyoraku's report, Yamamoto opened his eyes.
"Are you saying... that spiritual pressure alone caused the ground in Rukongai to collapse?"
"That's right, Old Man Yama. I also thought it impossible..." Kyoraku showed a bitter smile, shaking his head. "But I've confirmed it repeatedly. It was definitely spiritual pressure, just... somewhat exaggerated."
Yamamoto's expression grew serious. He narrowed his eyes again and said in a deep voice: "If this person is an enemy of Seireitei, we must eliminate them immediately and cannot allow them to grow any further! But... if they stand on our side, it would absolutely be good news..."
As the two were deep in thought, the person standing behind Yamamoto suddenly spoke.
He was Chojiro Sasakibe, the lieutenant of the First Division who had followed Yamamoto Genryusai for a thousand years.
"Captain-Commander, today I heard that at the Shinō Academy, there was a student who achieved 'Ten Bamboos All Standing' during the entrance exam."
Upon hearing Sasakibe's words, both Yamamoto and Kyoraku raised their eyes.
The "Spirit Bamboo" entrance test at the Shinō Academy was proposed by Kyoraku and Jushiro Ukitake.
This method could not only test the level of spiritual pressure but also the initial control of spiritual power.
And "Ten Bamboos All Standing" meant that this person not only had captain-level spiritual pressure but also spiritual power control no weaker than a captain!
Kyoraku's expression changed, and he smiled, "Well, well, to be able to master captain-level spiritual pressure without formal training at the Academy... what a frightening new student."
Speaking of which, he looked toward Lieutenant Sasakibe, "Is Lieutenant Sasakibe suggesting that this new student might be the one who released that spiritual pressure in North Rukongai's 80th District?"
Sasakibe nodded slightly, "Yes, Captain Kyoraku."
Old Man Yamamoto leaned back slightly, his expression grave.
"This is indeed possible and cannot be taken lightly. Kyoraku, you've already memorized the spiritual pressure signature from North Rukongai, so you will personally go to the Academy... to examine that new student's spiritual pressure."
Kyoraku pushed down his straw hat and smiled bitterly, "Oh my, Old Man Yama, you can't push all the work onto me. Captain Hitsugaya and Captain Ichimaru also remember that spiritual pressure..."
After he finished speaking, Yamamoto did not respond.
Kyoraku could only spread his hands and sway as he turned to leave, "Well, I guess I'll reluctantly do it..."
Watching Kyoraku walk away, Lieutenant Sasakibe certainly understood why Yamamoto had given such an order.
Gin Ichimaru's Third Division was a support division, while Toshiro Hitsugaya's Tenth Division was for patrol and security.
Having captains from these two divisions enter the Shinō Academy would only cause unnecessary trouble.
Kyoraku was different. His Seventh Division was for intelligence, so entering the Academy was not inappropriate.
Of course, more importantly, compared to the cunning Gin Ichimaru and the still inexperienced Toshiro Hitsugaya, Yamamoto Genryusai clearly trusted Kyoraku more.
Although he usually behaved frivolously and acted lazily, he was actually meticulous, understood human nature better than anyone, and possessed considerable insight.
For this matter, only by entrusting it to Kyoraku would Yamamoto feel at ease.
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The next day, the entrance ceremony proceeded as scheduled.
Shigure unsurprisingly saw Sato Honoo.
Although Sato had said yesterday that her spiritual power wasn't good, Shigure could see at a glance that her spiritual pressure was quite considerable.
That's why when leaving, he had encouraged her.
When Sato saw Shigure, she excitedly ran over, "Segawa!"
Her call immediately drew the gazes of many people around.
The news of yesterday's test had spread throughout the entire Academy.
The first supreme genius since the Academy's founding to achieve "Ten Bamboos All Standing" during the entrance exam!
"That's Segawa Shigure!"
"This is bad. After knowing about him, just looking at him from this distance, I can feel the pressure..."
"I really want to compete with him soon!"
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