Chapter 26: Terrifying Reiatsu!
Central Spiritual Arts Academy, Seireitei Academy pilot site.
The Central Spiritual Arts Academy examination consists of three rounds.
They are the Reiatsu Test, Kido Talent Test, and Swordsmanship Talent Test.
After the three rounds, the examiners will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, with the Reiatsu Test accounting for 60% of the total score, and the Kido Talent Test and Swordsmanship Talent Test each accounting for 20%.
Each year, the Central Spiritual Arts Academy has an upper limit on the number of Freshman admitted, selecting the best among all qualified individuals.
At this moment, Gilgamesh was undergoing the first round of the Reiatsu Test.
"Pay attention, the passing line for the Reiatsu Test is 25th-grade Reiatsu."
"If you can't even meet the passing line, you'll be directly eliminated."
Listening to the chief examiner's words, all the Freshmen became nervous.
Abarai Renji and Rukia were no exception.
They were apprehensive, unsure if they could pass the Reiatsu Test.
Gilgamesh had specifically brought them, and they didn't want to disappoint Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh perceived their thoughts, and while petting Yoruichi Shihouin in his arms, he comforted them, saying, "25th-grade Reiatsu is the lowest grade of Reiatsu that can be detected. The Reiatsu of ordinary Gotei 13 members is around 20th grade."
"As long as your Mindset doesn't collapse, you'll definitely pass the Reiatsu Test."
With Gilgamesh's comfort, Abarai Renji and Rukia felt as if they had something to rely on, and their previously anxious hearts instantly calmed down.
During the Seireitei Academy, no one dared to cause trouble, not even the children of nobles.
Therefore, the Reiatsu Test proceeded in an orderly manner.
"Konishi Chuji, Reiatsu 24th grade, passed."
"Nagao Norika, Reiatsu 23rd grade, passed."
"Fukushima Yusuke, Reiatsu below 25th grade, failed!"
Before long, the examiner's usually calm tone suddenly became excited.
"Konishi Riko, Reiatsu 10th grade, passed!"
After the examiner's announcement, the scene immediately became agitated.
"10th-grade Reiatsu? My goodness? Hasn't that already reached the level of a Seated Officer's Reiatsu?"
"A Seated Officer's Reiatsu level is 18th grade to 6th grade; she not only met the standard but exceeded it by eight grades."
"I'm so envious. She'll probably attract the attention of the Gotei 13 soon."
"I know her. She's the second daughter of the Konishi family from Rukongai District 1. She was always looked down upon at home, but I never expected her to have such powerful Reiatsu."
Amidst the commotion, the examination continued.
However, after Konishi Riko, no other Reiatsu Test scores that could amaze the entire venue appeared.
Under these circumstances, it was finally Gilgamesh's turn for the Reiatsu Test.
As Gilgamesh stepped onto the Reiatsu Tester, everyone's gaze involuntarily focused on him.
Even the examiners present and the Shinigami hidden in the shadows all directed their attention towards Gilgamesh.
There was no other way; Gilgamesh was simply too dazzling.
Discussions also began to arise.
"He's that handsome young man from yesterday! It's finally his turn. I wonder what grade his Reiatsu will be?"
"I see he has an extraordinary demeanor and noble temperament. He must come from a noble family, perhaps even a high-ranking one. Conservatively, his Reiatsu should be above 10th grade and below 5th grade."
"That's a reasonable guess. 5th grade is Lieutenant-level Reiatsu. Even he shouldn't be able to reach that."
"This is the foundation of nobility; we simply can't compare. I estimate he'll take the top spot in this exam."
Abarai Renji and Rukia, who were behind Gilgamesh, heard the surrounding discussions, and their faces showed expressions of anticipation, waiting for Gilgamesh to amaze the entire venue.
They had learned from the Black Cat that Gilgamesh's strength was comparable to that of a Captain of the Gotei 13.
They didn't know what grade Captain-level Reiatsu was, but they knew that the Captains of the Gotei 13 were the strongest individuals in the Soul Society.
At this moment, the Reiatsu Tester had already begun to operate automatically.
Gilgamesh didn't need to do anything; the Reiatsu Tester would automatically detect his Reiatsu.
Soon, the results from the Reiatsu Tester came out.
Looking at the results, the examiner's face showed a look of astonishment, and he unconsciously announced, "Gilgamesh, Reiatsu 25th grade, passed."
As the examiner announced the result, the entire examination hall instantly fell silent.
Everyone's faces showed expressions of disbelief and incredulity.
They never expected that Gilgamesh's Reiatsu Test would only just reach the passing line, which was completely different from their expectations.
Abarai Renji and Rukia were also the same, their faces filled with astonishment.
Only Yoruichi Shihouin showed no change in expression regarding this.
She had always found Gilgamesh's Reiatsu to be very strange.
In her perception, Gilgamesh's Reiatsu was pitifully weak, but she had personally witnessed Gilgamesh's strength.
Therefore, she assumed that Gilgamesh had an item to conceal his Reiatsu, and that this result was to hide his true abilities and avoid attracting the attention of those Shinigami and nobles.
After all, the Uruk Kingdom had just begun, and it wasn't yet time to announce it to the world.
Only Gilgamesh himself knew that his Reiatsu was indeed 25th grade.
In his attribute panel, Gilgamesh's Reiatsu was 50,000.
This meant that 50,000 Reiatsu corresponded to 25th-grade Reiatsu.
According to the proportional conversion, Captain-level Reiatsu could potentially be over a million.
Of course, none of this mattered; Gilgamesh's confidence did not come from his Reiatsu.
Moreover, if Gilgamesh wished, he was confident he could increase his Reiatsu to millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions.
After a brief silence, the examination hall became agitated once again.
This commotion was far greater than before.
"No way, he only has 25th-grade Reiatsu?"
"Is this the legendary all show and no go?"
"I told you, he's definitely no good. Otherwise, how could his two followers be so rustic, clearly from the countryside?"
"My guess was correct; he was likely expelled from his family and changed his name because his talent was lacking."
"So that's it. I was wondering why I didn't know of a family called 'Gil'."
"It's a pity; his features perfectly match my aesthetic, but with such poor talent, my family definitely wouldn't agree. Gil, we are destined to be impossible."
"Does that mean I have a chance? I can support him; he doesn't have to do anything, just needs to stay by my side."
Abarai Renji and Rukia listened to the surrounding discussions, and their anger immediately flared, about to erupt.
But before they could say anything, a terrifying Reiatsu suddenly flashed and disappeared.
Among those present, everyone except Gilgamesh couldn't help but fall to their knees, even the examiners present and the hidden Shinigami were no exception.
Their faces were filled with terror, their hearts pounding with uncontrollable panic, and cold sweat unconsciously soaked their bodies.
In that moment, they even felt as if the sky had fallen.
They didn't know what had happened, but they knew that the terrifying Reiatsu that had just flashed and disappeared was definitely related to the only person standing in the venue.
This person was Gilgamesh!
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