Promoted to Lieutenant

"Well..."

Gaoyu gave a mysterious smile and said softly, "Perhaps it's because I'm quite talented in this area."

"When I no longer want to be in the division, maybe I can transfer to the Spirit Arts Academy and become a teacher."

Toshiro gave Gaoyu a deep look. He felt that Gaoyu wasn't telling the truth, nor did he seem like someone who would tell the truth.

Gaoyu, no matter how he looked at him, gave off a feeling of hidden depths. Although he hadn't seen many Shinigami, or even very few, Gaoyu gave him a very special feeling.

But no matter what, Gaoyu had guided him to become a Shinigami, and he believed Gaoyu wasn't a bad person.

Perhaps, he just didn't want to be too famous.

Toshiro hadn't come here today to receive Gaoyu's guidance, he just wanted to thank Gaoyu. However, during 'evening self-study,' he was astonished to discover that under Gaoyu's tutelage, his progress had been immense!

Many things, basically, he understood as soon as Gaoyu taught him.

This was truly...

Terrifying.

This further solidified his previous thought: Gaoyu was definitely not just an ordinary Shinigami as he appeared!

As for the other three, they didn't think so much and were just diligently training.

Gaoyu's favorability with them was also steadily increasing. He felt that after spending more time with Renji, he would be able to permanently obtain Renji's 'Star Chaser.'

However, after today, he could no longer teach others in this exclusive manner.

His 'Strict Teacher, Talented Student' state was about to disappear. Without this ability, he wouldn't be able to teach others.

In the evening, Gaoyu saw the four of them off.

Tomorrow, he wouldn't have to patrol Rukongai. For the next period, he could relax and focus on cultivating in the division.

Oh, and he should also build a good relationship with Toru Tanimoto.

Toru Tanimoto's Destruction Death Ray was still very powerful. He had used this move to instantly destroy Metastacia's brain before, and it was a very strong offensive technique.

This was much more powerful than a Menos Grande's Cero.

Moreover, the more Reiatsu he injected, the greater the power of the Destruction Death Ray. He really liked this kind of offensive skill that could strengthen him.

The next day, he went to the Fifth Division barracks early.

He couldn't wait to start cultivating.

The Kirin Child ability, once activated, lasted for three days. After that, it required a day of cooldown before it could be activated again.

It was a bit troublesome, but it didn't matter. He could just consider it a day of rest.

Besides Zanpaku-tō, Kidō, Hakuda, Shunpo, what he needed to improve most urgently now was his Reiatsu. With Toshiro Hitsugaya's talent buffing him, he felt his absorption speed of external Reishi was extremely fast.

He had only been here for three days since he transmigrated, but he felt he had already reached the level of a Lieutenant.

With his current abilities, excluding Soul Abilities, he was probably at the level of an Eighth or Ninth Seat.

"Kōga-kun is very diligent."

Just as he was training, he suddenly heard Aizen's voice.

He quickly turned around and saw Aizen, wearing glasses, approaching with a gentle smile.

"Captain Aizen!"

Gaoyu bowed respectfully and then said, "I can't help it. The slow bird flies first. Because my talent as a Shinigami is too weak, I have to work harder than others."

"Very good. If every Shinigami in the Gotei 13 had Kōga-kun's resolve, then Seireitei would be impregnable."

"You flatter me," Gaoyu said humbly. "I just want to revitalize my family; I don't have any grand ambitions."

Aizen looked at Gaoyu thoughtfully, then suddenly asked, "Kōga-kun, are you interested in becoming a Lieutenant?"

"Huh?" Gaoyu was stunned.

"A Lieutenant? But... in the division..."

"Nanta-kun was attacked by a Hollow yesterday," Aizen said, sighing with apparent sadness. "His position is now vacant."

Nanta, the Ninth Seat of the Fifth Division, was attacked by a Hollow?!

How did Gaoyu feel like this was something Aizen had orchestrated?

Hey, hey, hey, do you know that losing a Lieutenant means I lose an ability?

Oh, you don't know? Then never mind.

Although he thought many things in his heart, Gaoyu outwardly appeared very happy and said, "Then thank you very much, Captain Aizen!"

"However, with my current strength, will it be difficult to take on the position of Ninth Seat?"

"It's alright," Aizen said softly. "I believe Kōga-kun will work hard to become a qualified Lieutenant."

"I will definitely work twice as hard!" Gaoyu said loudly.

Some Shinigami nearby looked at Gaoyu with envy. See, this is the benefit of showing yourself to your superiors.

Captain Aizen saw a Shinigami diligently training as soon as he arrived, and then there happened to be a vacant Lieutenant position. Who else would he promote if not you?

After Aizen left, the Shinigami walked over with some envy.

"Congratulations, Gaoyu, you're our Ninth Seat now!"

Gaoyu didn't really care about these weaklings without Soul Abilities, but who knew if they might become strong enough to have Soul Abilities in the future.

So, Gaoyu set his life goal as 'make many friends and no enemies'!

No matter who it was, he wanted to befriend them and make as many friends as possible!

Gaoyu then said, "This is all thanks to Aizen-sama's promotion. How about I treat everyone to drinks tonight!"

"Ooh ooh ooh~!!" The crowd immediately erupted in excitement, as being treated to food and drinks was a tangible benefit.

Some newly arrived Lieutenants saw how happy everyone in the division was and thought something significant had happened. Upon inquiring, they learned that Gaoyu had become the Ninth Seat of the Fifth Division and was treating everyone to a meal, so they were also quite happy.

Before transmigrating, Gaoyu's original body was a friendly, good-natured person who got along well with everyone in the division.

Seeing Gaoyu become a Lieutenant, most people felt admiration or relief, with very few feeling jealous.

What's more, Gaoyu had said he would treat everyone in the division to drinks.

This was no small expense!

The Gotei 13 had a total of about six thousand members, with an average of four to five hundred people per division. Even if some couldn't make it due to prior engagements or being out on missions, there would still be at least a hundred people.

Treating a hundred people to food and drinks would be an enormous expense that even a high-ranking Lieutenant couldn't afford, unless Gaoyu's family was already a minor noble house with some assets.

However, as long as he could maintain good relationships with others, spending some money...

To Gaoyu, this was the most worthwhile thing.

At the very least, he could already see many people's favorability towards him rapidly increasing.