First Academy of Spirit Arts.
There are many people on Training Ground today, much more than usual.
Yan Si is standing on the podium, today is the day when he takes charge of class as captain.
He was wearing white Captain's Haori, with a Zanpakutō hanging on his waist.
He glanced below and saw that the students were sitting on the ground in a dense crowd, lining up from the podium to the edge of Training Ground.
I originally wanted to teach them calligraphy. After all, I had practiced hard when I was selling novels.
And you only need to shout to practice, which is not too troublesome.
But as soon as I arrived at Training Ground, I saw that almost all the students from the Academy had arrived.
After thinking about it, I decided to say something useful. Future Maybe these children will die on the battlefield.
He said calmly, "Dear students, what do you think is the most important thing on the battlefield?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a red figure suddenly stood up.
Renji Abarai.
He stood up straight, raised his head and chest, with fiery eyes, and responded loudly.
"Courage!"
This is an opportunity to show off!
My first answer will definitely impress Rukia!
He glanced to the side from the corner of his eyes, only to see Rukia frowning and thinking, not looking at this side at all, and his momentum instantly weakened a lot.
Yan Si nodded and stretched out his hand to press down, motioning Renji to sit down, and then asked, "Is there any more?"
Rukia stood up, her movements were steady and elegant.
"Discipline." The voice was very clear, "There must be discipline on the battlefield."
She believes that in a chaotic battlefield, there must be the highest discipline in order to form a strong fighting force.
Yan Si also nodded and asked her to sit down, and continued to ask.
"Any more?"
After the two took the lead, many people boldly began to answer.
"Hope! Companion! Kill the enemy! Faith!"
"Hold on!"
Sounds came from all directions.
Yan Si had no expression on his face as he listened to the answers.
After waiting for a while, he reached out and pressed down. Training Ground instantly became quiet, and everyone looked at him.
Yan Si put his hands behind his back, looked calm, and spoke softly.
"What you said is very good. These are indeed needed on the battlefield."
He looked at those young faces.
"But there is something that Shinigami lacks now."
He paused to give the students time to think.
After a moment, he continued.
"It's fear."
Some people were stunned, and some frowned.
Yan Si looked at those reactions and continued.
"From the time everyone came to Soul Society, it didn't take long for them to realize the fact that they were dead."
"And our bodies have become spiritual bodies, so we forget what fear is."
"Remember." His voice deepened, "You must remain fearful of war."
He looked into those eyes, "Because usually war means death."
Some students wanted to refute and opened their mouths.
Yan Si interrupted them, "But."
"Because of fear."
"So you must make yourself stronger."
He looked at the students.
"Because of the fear of death, we can strive to survive."
He swept across the audience and spoke seriously, "This is the instinct that we Shinigami have lacked. You have to find it back."
There was silence on Training Ground. The students sat there, some with their heads down, frowning, and biting their lips.
Even the principal next to him was frowning and thinking, this is different from the concept taught by the Academy.
Here, teachers will teach them not to be afraid of death, but to sacrifice for Seireitei, and to die to protect Three Realms.
What Yan Si teaches now is really a bit too timid.
Many students think so too.
Although Yan Si was also considered because of his identity, he was more disdainful.
There was disapproval in their eyes, and some even shook their heads slightly.
Only two people are different.
Shūhei Hisagi was sitting in the corner, looking down at his hands, with images from many years ago flashing through his mind.
At that time, he was still very young and was playing in the countryside when he suddenly experienced a void.
The creature was very big, with its mouth wide open and its fangs exposed.
He picked up the stick with his small body, trying to buy time for his companions to escape.
However, what supported him at that time was not courage, but fear.
He was very frightened, his body was shaking constantly, and even his hand holding the wooden stick was unsteady.
But Reiatsu, who felt the feeling of death, knew that all three of them would die if he turned around and ran away, so he had to fight for a way out for his companions.
Is he afraid of death?
Of course.
He was even more afraid than his companions around him, but driven by that fear, he made the decision to fight.
He was quickly defeated, and when he was about to be bitten, Kensei Muguruma appeared and rescued him.
At that time, he was covered in cold sweat, but he was surprisingly calm.
He didn't understand why at the time, but it wasn't until now combined with Yan Si's words that he really understood.
It was precisely because of the fear of death that he could make a calm judgment at that time.
He raised his head and looked at the stage, his eyes bright.
Izuru Kira was sitting on the other side, slightly shrinking.
He is a very pessimistic person. He has been afraid of many things since he was a child. Sometimes he would be startled by shadows at night.
His sensitive nerves made it difficult to fall asleep, so he always seemed a little lackluster.
But he understands fear, deeply.
He understands the chill that surges from the bottom of his heart, the feeling that makes his hands and feet go weak, and the feeling that makes his heart beat faster.
He raised his head and looked towards the stage, his eyes shining.
Yan Si's gaze swept across the entire venue.
Scan those who lower their heads and think, those who are disapproving.
Finally it fell on Shūhei and Kira, and nodded at them.
These two people obviously still retain their fear, which is very good, and their future achievements will not be bad.
Shūhei and Kira felt the encouraging eyes of Yan Si, and immediately sat down on their knees in an orderly manner, with their backs straight and their hands on their knees without squinting.
Renji Abarai next to him looked at it with some confusion.
He really didn't understand.
Why do these two guys get the approval of Captain Yan Si.
So he kept observing the two of them with wide eyes, trying to see what the difference was, but after looking for a long time, he still couldn't see anything.
His eyes involuntarily glanced at Rukia next to him.
The reason why Renji wants to be recognized by Yan Si is very simple.
Yan Si is Kuchiki Byakuya's teacher, that is, Rukia Kuchiki's elder.
Of course he wants to be recognized!
What a pity.
The performance this time seems not as good as Shūhei and Kira.
His shoulders slumped a little.
Yan Si then went on to talk about things to pay attention to when fighting.
Experience in various detail skills.
He talked for a long time and then prepared to end today's teaching.
Improving their strength is something they can gain through daily exercise.
As for improving the survival rate in war, he has already mentioned all the key points.
He turned around and prepared to leave.
The principal suddenly shouted, "Yan Si Captain!"
Yan Si stopped and turned around.
The principal stepped forward with a smile.
"Today, a student happened to apply for early graduation."
"Would you like to stay and take a look?"
Yan Si became more interested. "Graduate early?"
The outstanding ones among this group of students are the people from Rukia.
It's definitely not them who are ahead of the curve.
Who else?
The principal walked out with a smile on his face, and the other students stood up and ran Training Ground outside.
They want to see who is so powerful that they can apply to graduate early alone.
Yes, there are grades for graduating early.
For example, if students in their fourth or fifth year apply for early graduation, they will only take the assessment together with the current graduates.
Third-year students are eligible to apply for separate graduation assessment, but they are only qualified.
It's definitely a sophomore.
No one would be jealous of this. After all, it took just two years for someone to become so good. What else is there to say?
As for applying for graduation as a first-year student, that has never happened before.
The fastest graduation record is still held by current Third Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.
When we came to the outdoor Training Ground, the students stood around in a circle.
Examiner is also coming out one after another.
They stood on the edge of the field holding record boards and looking serious.
But the principal smiled and said, "How about Captain Yan Si be the assessor?"
Yan Si asked, "Is this appropriate?"
The principal smiled, "Hahaha, of course it's appropriate."
He turned his head and looked at the crowd of students in the corridor and shouted, "Come and take the graduation exam."
"Tōshirō Hitsugaya."
The students were stunned.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya?
That first year? That short guy with white hair?
Does he apply for early graduation? Does a first-year student apply for early graduation?
Among the crowd, a small figure stepped out.
Wearing a student uniform and carrying a Zanpakutō, he walked to the center of Training Ground and stood there, raising his head and looking at Yan Si.
Yan Si turned slightly and looked at Principal: "Is that correct?"
"How long has it been since Tōshirō came in? Half a year?"
Principal responded with a smile, "Four months to be precise."
He held out four fingers, "But it only took him two months to finish the cultural course."
"The follow-up Zankensoki is also very good."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but puff up his chest and said with admiration, "I didn't expect that the person Yan Si captain sent here."
"One is more talented than the other."
Record Holder who graduated early Gin Ichimaru was recommended by Yan Si. If Tōshirō Hitsugaya can graduate now, it will be difficult for anyone to surpass Future.
There were exclamations in the corridor.
"How is that possible!"
Yan Si Look over.
I saw the red-haired Renji's eyes widened in shock, and his mouth opened wide enough to fit into his fist. This guy's reaction was really slow.
Renji's eyes widened as he looked at Tōshirō, then at Yan Si, then at Tōshirō.
"Four months!" His voice changed the tone, "He's only been here four months!"
When Yan Si came with Tōshirō, they all met each other!
Rukia stood next to him with his hands on his chest, his face serious. "Idiot."
"Tōshirō Hitsugaya is the disciple of Lord Yan Si, what's so strange about it."
Shūhei stood on the other side with his head lowered, his face turned red, and he felt embarrassed.
Others completed the course in two months, but he actually repeated the grade!
Kira looked at Tōshirō with admiration in his eyes and his eyes were very sincere.
Momo Hinamori squeezed out from the crowd, put his hands to his mouth and shouted loudly, "Xiaobai, come on!"
Tōshirō turned to Momo Hinamori and yelled, "Shut up!"
"Don't bother with my graduation exam!"
He turned back and took a deep breath, looking at Yan Si nervously.
In fact, the reason why we are where we are now is all because of Zanpakutō Hyorinmaru.
This guy keeps telling me to study quickly every day. He talks about how strong Ryūjin Jakka is, how strong Yan Si is, etc.
of.
Tōshirō also worked very hard when he first entered school, but he couldn't stand the magic sound of Hyorinmaru filling his ears, and he even failed at one point.
But at that time Hyorinmaru said very seriously, "After this period of study, you should understand the value of Yan Si in Soul Society."
Tōshirō nodded.
After his cheap teacher sent him to the Academy, he never came to visit him once.
I can only see him every night when I go to Ninth Division to study, and I can't see anyone every other day.
But after this little time of understanding, I also understand that as Yan Si is a captain, a great writer, and a disciple of Captain-General Yamamoto, it is right to be busy.
Hyorinmaru said directly, "You also know that I have been with him for a while before."
"Of course, that's also because he promised to help me find a suitable host."
"And that person is you."
Tōshirō Listen.
"While following him, I also learned many things."
"Including the near future, Soul Society will be invaded by enemies."
"The enemy is very powerful."
"If you don't graduate quickly and improve your strength, then the little girl named Momo Hinamori will be there."
"He will probably die on the battlefield."
Tōshirō's eyes widened, and he really started working hard from then on.
I often practice crazily without sleeping for several days in a row.
And this guy Hyorinmaru gave full play to his characteristics, helping Tōshirō to stay energetic and calm even in such a sleepless situation.
After four months of running like this, I finally learned Shikai, and Zankensoki also met the graduation standards.
But I didn't expect that the assessor would be teacher Yan Si.
He really wants to become Shinigami as soon as possible and then continue to improve his strength. The upper limit of the Academy is still a little low.
Now I'm afraid that the teacher will be dissatisfied and force him to continue to study here.
But the things Hyorinmaru said are most likely true.
If you want to have the strength to protect Momo in the future, you must become Shinigami as soon as possible.
He took a deep breath, his chest rose and fell, then raised his head, looked firmly at Yan Si, and then bowed slightly.
"Teacher, I have completed my basic studies."
Yan Si's tight little face and firm eyes responded with a smile, "Really?"
"Then show it to me."
He walked two steps in front of Tōshirō, stood still, smiled and stretched out his left hand, while his right hand was still behind his back, and said softly, "White Strike."
Tōshirō reached out and untied the knife belt on his chest.
There was no way, he was still too short, and the knife was too long to carry on his waist.
But he didn't put the knife on the ground. Instead, he held the handle of the knife with his right hand, clenched his left hand into a fist, lowered his body, and shouted loudly.
"Jab!"
Everyone around them stared.
Principal instructors and students all stared.
However, when everyone's eyes widened.
Tōshirō yelled for a jab, his feet suddenly lifted up, and a handful of gravel was thrown towards Yan Si's face.
Yan Si flapped his left hand to spread the gravel.
Tōshirō's figure had disappeared before his eyes, and then a strong wind hit him from behind.
Tōshirō took advantage of the gravel to interfere with his vision, and immediately walked around behind Yan Si and kicked him towards the back of his feet.
Yan Si didn't stop waving his left hand, turned his body slightly to the side, and slapped him away.
Tōshirō blocked it with Hyorinmaru, and the huge force of the slap sent him flying backwards. He spun around in the air for more than ten times before he stabilized himself and landed on the ground.
Renji's eyes widened again.
"This is too insidious!"
"Academy didn't teach these things either!"
Shūhei nodded. "I've never been taught it, but it's very effective."
Kira looked at Tōshirō and said with admiration, "It's really powerful to attack key points from a disadvantaged position."
Rukia spoke softly, "Yan Si Master's disciple, of course, will not be simple."
Momo Hinamori shouted again.
"Xiaobai!" She waved her hand, "Come on!"
The instructors stood there and looked at each other with serious expressions.
An instructor said.
"The series of actions just now turned the disadvantage of height into an advantage."
The other instructor nodded.
"The location of the attack is also a key point. If successful, the enemy's movement can be restricted."
The third instructor said.
"Although it is said to be the entrance exam White Strike."
"But Tōshirō used the method to control Reishi, and the cooperation of Flash Step and White Strike was very smooth."
Principal touched his chin and looked at Tōshirō.
"What a genius."
Yan Si nodded in approval towards Tōshirō.
Due to the height difference between the two, Tōshirō's attack plan was very good and he said, "That's right, there is no need for a single subject."
"Just use your full strength now."
Tōshirō nodded and grabbed Hyorinmaru in his left hand. He held the handle of the knife in his right hand and pulled it out.
"Sit in the frosty sky, Hyorinmaru!"
The moment the blade was unsheathed, the cold air exploded, and wings made of ice crystals formed on his back.
The wings were blue and shining in the sun.
The right hand holding the handle of the knife is also covered in ice in the shape of a dragon's head. The dragon's head opens its mouth to reveal its fangs.
The air temperature in Training Ground dropped sharply, and everyone around him could not help but shiver.
The students burst into admiration.
"Shikai!"
"I learned Shikai so quickly!"
"He's only four months old!"
The instructors were also shocked.
"This Zanpakutō actually has the power of celestial phenomena!"
Tōshirō immediately flew into the air.
Although Shinigami has the ability to move in the air, his ice wings are not decorations and can make him more flexible in the air.
He hovered there and pointed the tip of the knife at Yan Si below.
"Flock of Birds: Ice Pillars!"
Ice bullets shot out from the tip of the knife, one after another, and swept towards Yan Si in a dense manner.
Yan Si still kept his right hand behind his back, and kept knocking away these ice bullets with his left hand.
Bang, bang, bang.
Each one was knocked away and fell to the ground around them, exploding into ice flowers.
Tōshirō swooped down from the sky so fiercely that he clenched the handle of the knife with both hands and struck down.
"Ice Dragon Tail Spin!"
A large ice wave emerged from the blade in a crescent shape, freezing the entire space in front of it.
The moisture in the air solidifies instantly and turns into white ice mist.
Yan Si tapped his foot this time and used Flash Step to avoid this move.
Now that the fight has started, he has finally moved his position.
Tōshirō immediately turned around and rushed over, shouting loudly, "Ahhhh!!!"
Then, like crazy, he planned to kill himself in a single blow.
He rushed over with his whole body, his knife raised high.
There is no defense, just try your best.
The instructors all shook their heads in disappointment.
"You are still too young and easily influenced by emotions."
Principal is also sighing.
He looked at Tōshirō with regret in his eyes.
Yan Si was still smiling. He raised his left hand and slapped it first, and printed it on Tōshirō's chest.
Bang, a muffled sound.
Tōshirō's eyes widened.
He held Hyorinmaru high and froze in mid-air.
Renji breathed a sigh of relief, "It's finally over."
Shūhei also nodded. "We did lose."
Momo looked sad.
She lowered her head, her eyes red.
Rukia frowned. She didn't think Toshiro would be so irrational because of Yuyanji's small stove. There must be something else.
Suddenly, Tōshirō was slapped on the chest and his body split open, making a sound like glass breaking.
Click.
Click click click.
Cracks spread across the skin.
Then.
Bang!
His whole body was shattered into ice cubes, and those ice cubes were scattered on the ground, shining in the sun.
Everyone was stunned.
Renji's mouth is open and cannot be closed.
Shūhei's eyes widened, and Kira's mouth opened.
Momo raised his head and looked at the ice cubes, wondering what happened.
Yan Si moved his eyes downward and saw Tōshirō squatting on the ground!
At this moment, Tōshirō, who was on the ground, kicked off the ground with both feet, and the dragon-shaped ice crystal in his right hand covered the Zanpakutō.
"Dragon Claw!" Stab towards Yan Si.
Yan Si leaned back to avoid, then kicked his right foot forward.
Boom!
Tōshirō received a strong kick, and his whole body flew backwards and hit the wall.
With a bang, the wall cracked and fine lines slid down.
He sat on the ground and gasped for air.
Training Ground was quiet for a second.
Two seconds.
Then explode.
Renji is the loudest.
"What was that just now?"
"He actually broke into pieces. Is that a lie!?"
Shūhei was also shocked.
"A clone? A clone made of ice?"
Kira looked at the melting ice cubes. "It's amazing."
Rukia nodded. "Sure enough." The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
Momo shouted again.
"Xiaobai, you are so awesome!"
The instructors looked at each other.
"The clone just now requires a very high degree of Reishi control, and it needs to be activated at the moment of the shot."
"Excellent timing."
Principal touched his chin and smiled, "What a genius."
Yan Si looked at Tōshirō leaning against the wall, smiled and nodded.
"Very good."
"I have watched your growth during this period of time."
He reached out and pulled out his Zanpakutō, holding the tip of the knife downwards in his right hand.
His lips didn't move or speak, but the blade of the sword lit up with a faint light.
Principal The instructors were stunned for a moment, and then became excited.
"Scroll of Wind and Snow!"
"Yan Si Captain's Zanpakutō!"
"Still so beautiful!"
Principal nodded. "Still so strong!"
The students were also excited, and Renji's eyes widened.
"Yan Si Captain used Shikai!"
"Having the captain use Shikai is already very impressive!"
Rukia stood there, looking at the knife in Yan Si's hand without saying anything.
Momo is still shouting, "Come on Xiaobai!"
Tōshirō struggled to get up and stood up slowly while holding on to the wall.
He squinted and looked over, but Hyorinmaru didn't want to fight.
Because he knew what was going on now, but he had no intention of telling it.
If you hit Kyōka Suigetsu, you can't say whether the person in front of you is Yan Si or not.
Anyone who can perfectly use his ability to freeze this entire space, regardless of whether you are hypnotized or not, will die!
Unfortunately, Tōshirō is still too small now.
Tōshirō rushed forward again, raising the knife high.
Then, he was knocked down by a Ice Crystal Fan.
It hit him, and he flew out and landed on the ground, where he lay unconscious.
Yan Si put away the knife and turned around, looked at Principal and the instructors, and said with a smile.
"I think he can graduate."
The instructors looked at each other and nodded.
"Definitely qualified."
"Zankensoki are all excellent."
"Shikai also mastered it."
"Strong practical ability."
Principal announced loudly.
"Tōshirō Hitsugaya."
"Graduation granted!"
The students cheered.
"Oh!"