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Retsu Unohana smiled and nodded, as if the chilling aura that had made people feel as if they were falling into an icy hell had nothing to do with her.
"Very good, teacher likes obedient children like Aozaki Reiji the most. Come stand here!"
She stepped back, leaving a space for Aozaki Reiji.
Fortunately, the so-called assistance merely involved demonstrating the learned content, with Retsu Unohana analyzing and explaining the key points of each movement as he performed them.
Under the guidance of Retsu Unohana, the students rose one after another, following Reiji in wielding their bamboo swords.
In this life, Reiji had practiced Zanjutsu since childhood.
After arriving in Soul Society, he not only used Zanjutsu to train his body but also killed people with his swordsmanship, so his basic sword moves were very proficient.
In fact, he thought that if Retsu Unohana had come to Shin'ō Academy to teach Healing Technique instead of Zanjutsu this time, it would have been even better.
After all, the Fourth Division, as the medical Squad, had the most female members among the Gotei 13, and even serving as a seated officer there would make life quite comfortable.
Unfortunately, Healing Technique classes wouldn't start until next semester, and he didn't know what his talent in that area was like.
If he had talent, he would have to practice diligently.
Retsu Unohana glanced at the Zanjutsu of the other students, and finally her gaze returned to Aozaki Reiji, never leaving him again.
"Retsu Unohana, Kuchiki-sensei only taught us this much. Can I go back now?" Reiji sheathed his sword, bowing respectfully.
"..."
Reiji's respectful attitude surprised Retsu Unohana slightly.
But the more he acted this way, the less she wanted to let go of this genius so easily, even feeling an urge to bully him.
"Aozaki Reiji, you did very well."
"However, I believe your swordsmanship still needs improvement. How about this, we can spar to find out where the problems lie."
"This can also help other students discover their shortcomings."
Before Reiji could react, Retsu Unohana had already straightened up and raised the bamboo sword in her hand.
"But you are a captain…"
"We will only use the swordsmanship you have learned, without spiritual pressure."
Reiji sighed, knowing that it was unavoidable; if he didn't satisfy this woman, she wouldn't give up.
The moment he picked up the sword, his aura suddenly changed, instantly reverting to the Boss of Karakura District.
In Retsu Unohana's eyes, he was like a drawn treasure sword, its sharpness fully revealed.
Their clothes fluttered, and the outdoor breeze made the windows creak.
"Tsunayashiro Kira, do you think Aozaki Reiji can win?"
A young student asked Tsunayashiro Kira, who had his arms crossed.
Kira, who had put away his bamboo sword, sneered and did not reply.
Winning? That possibility doesn't exist.
More accurately, it should be how badly this so-called number one genius of the Shin'ō Academy would be crushed.
Reiji held the sword with both hands, its tip pointed at Retsu Unohana's throat, his eyes fixed on hers.
In his opinion, Retsu Unohana's one-handed sword stance was full of flaws, but he knew it was all an illusion.
As a master of Zanjutsu, Retsu Unohana was proficient in all schools of swordsmanship in Soul Society, integrating various techniques, so changing sword moves was not difficult.
On the contrary, Aozaki Reiji's rigid sword moves were truly inferior.
After two or three seconds of eye contact, Retsu Unohana suddenly moved.
She stomped on the floor, instantly appearing in front of Aozaki Reiji, and struck downwards.
"Clang!"
Aozaki Reiji's knees slightly lowered, his entire body tensed, and he held the bamboo sword diagonally in front of him, the two swords clashing with a loud sound.
"Whoosh!"
As the bamboo sword was withdrawn, Retsu Unohana swung her arm and body, followed by a continuous combo of straight cuts, thrusts, and upward scoops.
Amazing strength propelled the bamboo sword, leaving afterimages in the air as it slashed towards Reiji, attacking him at an incredibly fast speed.
Reiji retreated while continuously blocking from various directions.
For a moment, cracking and popping sounds continuously echoed in the Kido Field.
Sword shadows were like a strong wind and sudden rain, continuous and relentless.
The students watching from the edge of the Kido Field collectively gasped, feeling a blur before their eyes, completely unable to discern where the sword came from or how it was blocked.
In less than ten seconds, the two had exchanged dozens of blows.
Unlike modern Zanjutsu, the Zanjutsu practiced by Shinigami is entirely for practical combat.
Every strike delivered is aimed directly at the opponent's vital points.
When students sparred in Zanjutsu class, various accidents often occurred.
Even with protective gear during sparring, many students still got injured and were sent to the infirmary after the practice.
With Retsu Unohana's strength, such an accident naturally wouldn't happen.
But today, she didn't care if such an accident would occur.
Aside from Kirinjii Tenjiro, who joined the Zero Division, she was the most proficient in Healing Technique in Soul Society.
Mere superficial wounds could be healed with ease.
Seeing Aozaki Reiji easily block the first wave of attacks and even counterattack, Retsu Unohana nodded almost imperceptibly.
Although she held back a little, it had to be said that Aozaki Reiji's fundamentals were very solid, and he worked quite hard on Zanjutsu cultivation; it was evident he had killed before.
It would be great if he could maintain this effort.
Retsu Unohana raised the corner of her mouth, feeling delighted.
Since that's the case, as a Zanjutsu teacher, it wouldn't be too much to test the limits of her student, would it?
In a blink of an eye, she covered a distance of several meters, instantly appearing before Reiji again, the tip of her sword piercing towards the latter's head with unstoppable force.
There was not a single superfluous movement, embodying her power to the extreme!
Seeing Reiji's seemingly unresponsive and dazed expression before her attack, Retsu Unohana felt a bit disappointed.
After all, he couldn't compare to that child.
She could already imagine the ugly scene of Reiji being struck by her sword and then falling to the ground, unconscious.
What a pity.
The sword plunged straight in, accurately striking Reiji's forehead, which was covered by his headgear, causing waves of white air to ripple outwards.
But the disappointment on Retsu Unohana's face vanished instantly.
What a good child!
Not far away, the students who had excitedly stood up, ready to carry Reiji to the infirmary at any moment, were also stunned on the spot.
Matsumoto Rangiku and Ichimaru Gin sighed, and what met their eyes was Reiji's slightly helpless face.
He held the sword hilt with one hand and the blade with the other, holding the bamboo sword diagonally in front of his forehead, blocking this powerful blow.
Retsu Unohana's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"Aozaki Reiji, you still have strength left, don't you? I am very pleased!"
Saying that, Retsu Unohana swung her bamboo sword again, pressing forward, her strength increasing by a few more points.
Aozaki Reiji wanted to slap himself; he should have just lain down and surrendered earlier.
Now Retsu Unohana's attacks were both fast and fierce; a slight lapse in attention could mean being bedridden for several days.
The students in the Kido Field became tense, as it was clear the two were fighting with real intent.
Matsumoto Rangiku and Ichimaru Gin frowned slightly.
As individuals from Rukongai, they had also participated in battles, and the current intensity was clearly aimed at taking a life.
If Retsu Unohana didn't control her strength, she could seriously injure Aozaki Reiji.
"Clang, clang, clang, clang!"
Their swords continuously swung, neither showing any intention of stopping.
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