Chapter 103: Arrival of Geniuses

Chapter 103: Arrival of Geniuses

Eri knew that Jidando, the giant, was a powerful warrior, possessing brute strength comparable to the freaks of the 11th Squad — the battle-hungry Shinigami squad led by Kenpachi Zaraki. That didn’t mean his Reiatsu was weak; he was easily comparable to a Seated Officer if he went all out.

Of course he wasn’t allowed to go all out and massacre everyone with his Reiatsu alone.

The gatekeeper showed mercy when it came to people in Rukongai. He had a big soft spot for everyone here. Eri let this favoritism slide since the second test was there to weed out the unworthy.

As Eri looked at her book, she heard footsteps and raised her gaze to a silver-haired man. Seireitei was certainly not lacking in handsome men, but this man made her heart skip a beat.

‘Not even a minute. Did he use a movement technique?’

With disbelief painting her features, Eri scanned the others who, unlike him, were struggling to cover the distance. Some had even succumbed to their knees before taking four measly steps. The closer one was to an overwhelming Reiatsu, the tougher it was to hold ground. Yet, the man before her stood in the full-blown proximity of Jidanbo’s Reiatsu.

He even had the leisure to show a refreshing smile. “Examiner, do the honors.”

And his voice blew away every bit of confidence she had mustered. Taking another deep breath, she calmed herself down. “Speak.”

“Kazuya Ishihara,” he said with a smile as he sidestepped to reveal two figures. “Momo Hinamori and Toshiro Hitsugaya.”RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only

The bespectacled examiner nodded in acknowledgment to the pair behind Kazuya. She then handed him a translucent crystal. “Please focus on this... try to fill it with Reiryoku. This is the second test you must pass.”

She watched with bated breath as Kazuya handled the crystal that measured one’s Spirit Class. The device was made by Ōetsu Nimaiya to make the tests easier.

After what felt like an eternity, a string of words materialized on the crystal, making Eri's eyes go wide. “S-Spirit Class Rank one!”

A collective gasp echoed from the distant souls. Though ninety-nine percent of them were clueless about the Spirit Class Ranking, the one percent that did know about it caused a commotion that would put a market square to shame.

A hint of a frown shadowed Kazuya's features. He had only released enough Reiatsu to qualify as Rank 4, the pinnacle of the Vice-Captain Class, same as Kaien's. After all, his goal was to score a Vice-Captain seat at most to fulfill his plan.

Yet the Spirit Class measuring device accurately gauged his maximum Reiatsu, putting him on the same level as Senior Captains.

He innocently tilted his head. “Did I pass?”

The examiner dropped her book out of sheer panic before hurriedly picking it up. “I-I’m sorry but can you try again? I-It could be a mistake.”

Kazuya's brows furrowed, displaying evident annoyance. “Don’t you have faith in your own equipment?”

Momo, with her wide-eyed curiosity, peeked from behind Kazuya. “Is Rank 1 the highest?”

Eri responded with a trembling nod, “I-It’s comparable to a Captain. Of course, it’s just potential... but Ishihara-sama will be able to release this Reiatsu under stressful conditions.”

‘Getting into the fourth squad should be easy with his Kaido skills.’

She felt relieved that she taught him the branch of Kidō that specializes in healing — Kaido.

Toshiro blinked in confusion, scratching his head. “Hey, I thought they would take us to the Seireitei right away.”

He wouldn’t have wasted so much time gathering flowers if he knew that the instructor would give them some time.

Momo, with puffed cheeks, murmured, “Uh huh. It’s a consolation for the time we can’t spend with Oba-san for the next few months.”

Kazuya rubbed their heads. “You guys know Jidanbo. He will let you slide out of the gate without questions.”

“Don’t corrupt them!” Yoruichi retorted. “Just don’t teach them bad stuff.”

Momo giggled before she looked at her fellow district people leaving with drooping shoulders. “I feel sad for them...”

“Those who are denied should be grateful about this,” Yoruichi said in a stern voice. “Reiatsu plays a huge part in battles for us souls. We can’t have Shinigami who can’t withstand the minimum-level Hollows on the battlefield.”

Kazuya nodded. “Yoruichi, which was your Spirit Class before entering the academy?”

“Rank 2 like Toshiro,” she said and looked at Toshiro. “Don’t let this get to your head. This is merely your potential. To become a Vice Captain-Class candidate, you’d need hundreds of years of practice and master the Shikai release of your Zanpakutō. To qualify for the Captain seat, you’d need the mastery of Bankai release as well. Having high Spirit Class ranking means nothing on the battlefield.”

Toshiro intently listened to her serious lecture. While Kazuya took a calm and playful approach in teaching, Yoruichi adopted a serious demeanor, unlike her usual laid-back style. Toshiro was grateful to both of them since he got to learn so many new things from them.

The mood lightened as Momo enthusiastically declared, “Shiro-chan will be a Captain and I’ll be his Vice-Captain!”

Yoruichi let out a sigh. “Kazuya, you handle her... my words don’t get through her.”

Kazuya chuckled. “It’s fine. She’ll learn in her academy time.”

While he looked forward to observing her progress, he didn’t intend to spend his full six years in the academy. His time in the academy was whimsically dependent on his mood.

{Let’s fucking goooo and wreck havoc in the academy.}

As the group strolled towards Toshiro’s home for a cozy sleepover, the night sky suddenly burst alive with fireworks. Dazzling images of Kazuya’s chibi face and a cheeky cat dancing filled the sky.

“Classic Kūkaku,” Kazuya said with a chuckle. “I love her.”

Yoruichi laughed heartily. “Me too.”