It turned out that, in Teacher's eyes, I was a genius.
"So, Rukia, be more confident. Be prouder."
"Your talent has my recognition."
"But you still have to personally train your own strength."
"You must understand that before the potential of a 'genius' is transformed into the strength of a 'powerful person,' all talent is merely false."
"Yes, I understand, Teacher Ailin."
"Please rest assured, I definitely won't disappoint you!"
"Mm, Teacher believes in you."
After rubbing Rukia's onion-shaped hair again and finding that he still could not mess it up, Ailin reluctantly withdrew his hand.
"Alright, let's continue, Rukia."
"By status, your teacher is the Kuchiki Clan's son-in-law."
"In the entire Soul Society, the only people whose status exceeds mine are Byakuya Kuchiki, head of the Kuchiki Clan, and Shihoin Yushiro, head of the Shihoin Family."
"However, you also know that I am Byakuya Kuchiki's uncle-in-law and his teacher as well. Therefore, before me, Byakuya Kuchiki would not dare use his status as clan head to pressure me."
"Likewise, I have a good relationship with Shihoin Yushiro's older sister, Shihoin Yoruichi, the previous head of the Shihoin Family. Before me, Shihoin Yushiro is also considered a junior."
"To sum it up, it would not be an exaggeration to say that your teacher is one of the most esteemed people in the Seireitei."
"As for strength, you only need to know that your teacher is very strong."
"As for just how strong..."
"Hmm, let me put it this way. If I wished it, destroying the Soul Society would not be impossible."
"Huh?"
Rukia's eyes widened.
Destroying the Soul Society?
What kind of power was that?
Could Teacher Ailin really do it?
"Haha..."
Seeing Rukia's utterly bewildered expression, Ailin laughed happily.
Sure enough, interacting and spending time with people he knew