Future Plans
"Sawada Tsunayoshi, Urahara Kisuke, do you have any suggestions?"
Normally, according to Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's habits, he should be in charge of controlling the direction of such important matters and distributing tasks to various squads.
But considering that the Quincy was Tsuna, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto decided not to bother thinking about it anymore and asked the person who raised the question first.
"Tsuna, you should do it. You've been involved in the Quincy thing since the Auswählen incident, so you should talk to them," Urahara said, exchanging a glance with Tsuna.
Urahara and Tsuna had already discussed the Quincy matter many times, and Tsuna, too lazy to argue, spoke up.
"I believe the next steps should focus on three areas: objectives, combat capabilities, and allies."
"First and foremost, I hope the store manager can work with the Technology Development Bureau to conduct a comprehensive search for Seireitei, and locate the Wandenreich as soon as possible. If possible, I hope Yhwach never wakes up!"
Tsuna was happy to see Yhwach eliminated ahead of schedule, but the problem was how to find the location of the Wandenreich in reverse.
The Wandenreich could remain hidden in the shadow of Seireitei for a thousand years proves that it possesses special methods of concealment. Opening a passage to the Wandenreich will not be easy; it may be a long-term endeavor.
"Because the Wandenreich is hidden in the shadows, Captain Kyōraku, your Zanpakuto ability seems to be related to shadows. If possible, I hope you can also participate in the Wandenreich's target search mission."
Kyōraku had anticipated Tsuna's suggestion, but he gave a wry smile and said, "The shadows in my Katen Kyōkotsu ability are, strictly speaking, independent spaces belonging to the Zanpakuto, and are not the same as ordinary shadows."
"I will participate in Kisuke and Captain Kurotsuchi's research, but I may not be able to offer much help."
"Regardless of the outcome, do it with all your might!" Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto said, frowning as he made the final decision.
"Next comes combat strength, which is the most important part. Only by becoming strong can we protect the world from destruction by the Wandenreich as much as possible."
"I've divided this into three parts: the captain, the Vice-Captain, and the World of the Living. I'll talk to my friends in the World of the Living separately later. Let's first discuss how the captains' strength has improved."
"In my view, the main battlefield in the future battle against the Quincy will be the high-end combat forces, which is why I have gathered you all here."
"But now everyone is burdened by the duties of their respective squads, and the time they can actually dedicate to training is not much. I suggest that you appropriately delegate squad management authority to the Third Seat or Fourth Seat in the squad, freeing the Vice-Captain from the day-to-day duties."
"I believe everyone has their own cultivation path, so I don't need to teach you how to cultivate. This will free up the captains' time to focus on preparing for battle."
"Among them, the Captain-level combatants have basically mastered the power of Bankai. I have two suggestions: First, everyone should continue to improve their Shikai abilities. After all, the Shadow-Infusion Medicine has not been tested and there are risks involved. Improving your basic abilities will also enhance your actual combat power."
"If possible, it would be best if you could unleash the Bankai in their Shikai state."
As soon as Tsuna said this, the indoor temperature rose instantly, and a large group of people gasped in shock.
"Tsuna, you're exaggerating a bit too much." Kensei, who was more familiar with Tsuna, was the first to speak.
Tsuna rolled his eyes and pointed at Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, saying, "Isn't there a perfect example right here? You should go and ask him for advice."
With Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's strength, simply unleashing Ryūjin Jakka would be enough to suppress some of the captains.
The meeting room immediately fell silent. Was Captain-Commander Yamamoto someone that ordinary Bleach could compare to? This was just a thought in his mind; he didn't dare to utter a word in rebuttal.
"In short, that's it. Try to see how much your combat power can be increased without relying on Bankai. Captain Soi Fon and Captain Kurotsuchi Mayuri are among the ones who can do it more easily."
"The next step is the second direction: to deepen the sense of identity with the Zanpakuto and strengthen the training in Blade Zen."
"For all Bleach who have mastered Bankai, the submission of your Zanpakuto doesn't mean it fully accepts you. Trying to cultivate a stronger bond with your Zanpakuto might yield unexpected results."
Hearing this, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto raised his eyelids and glanced at Tsuna. The complete acceptance of the Zanpakuto... didn't this sound somewhat like Sawada Tsunayoshi's theory of Beyond Bankai?
After listening to the theory of Beyond Bankai yesterday, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, back in his squad, belatedly realized that mixing Hollow's power into Bleach power was not the most difficult part; the most difficult part was actually Zanpakuto to accept him.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto himself couldn't say that Ryūjin Jakka had fully accepted him. So where did this Sawada Tsunayoshi come from, that his Zanpakuto's acceptance level is so high?
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto didn't know was that Tsuna's Zanpakuto spirit was the kind-hearted Decimo, and the test he underwent when learning Bankai was just a formality.
It can be said that Tsuna faced almost no difficulties in terms of the power of the Bleach; on the contrary, it was Byakuran, who represented the Hollow's power, who made things difficult for him.
"Regarding the Blade Zen part, you guys work hard on it first. After a while, I'll see if I can find an opportunity to give you a cheat code..."
Tsuna's words once again drew everyone's attention. What the heck? I've never heard of anyone being able to help others with Blade Zen Blade Zen. Most Bleach practice Zanpakuto.
Tsuna didn't care about other people's opinions. A figure with long fingernails flashed through Tsuna's mind. He didn't know where that thing came from. He could only wait and see. It was something that could only be encountered by chance.
"Sawada Tsunayoshi, what you're saying has almost no effect on me." Kenpachi Zaraki's somewhat hoarse voice rang out. He couldn't Shikai, and he couldn't hear the sound of his Zanpakuto.
"Well, you're a bit special. I'll just have one fight with you every week, no need for all that fancy stuff," Tsuna said.
When it comes to Kenpachi Zaraki, Tsuna doesn't really think it's a big problem. In fact, the real pity is that Unohana Retsu was sacrificed so that Kenpachi could learn swordsmanship.
Kenpachi simply sealed his power by not fighting strong opponents. If he finds two stronger opponents to fight, Kenpachi power will naturally be unsealed.
"Next is the Vice-Captain's part."
"The captains undergo self-improvement training, while the Vice-Captain undergo intensive training, aiming to ensure that every Vice-Captain can master Bankai."
"Even if the Shadow-Infusion Medicine fails, we can use the Vice-Captain to sell his Bankai first, and then have the captain kill the enemy to deal with the Quincy's Quincy Medallion."
The audience is already numb. Do you want to hear what you're saying? Bankai! For over a hundred years, Bankai has almost been the mark of becoming a captain. Bankai? It's not that easy to learn!
"You don't need to look at me. The key to this matter isn't me, but Ikkaku Madarame of the Squad 11!"
"I?"
Ikkaku Madarame walked out, pointing at his bald head with his mouth agape. He had thought he was just a spectator today, but the fire had spread to him instead.
"That's right, you learned your Bankai on your own, didn't you? You taught Renji Abarai Bankai, didn't you? Yumichika Ayasegawa's close to you, couldn't possibly not know your teaching methods, right? And that Seventh Division's Shiba, you must have taught him that too, right?"
With each word Tsuna spoke, Ikkaku's face paled a little more, and more sweat beaded on his forehead. For the first time, he felt the immense pressure of being the center of attention, yet he couldn't refute a single word.
"Ikkaku Madarame! I ask you, does the Shiba also Bankai?" It was Sajin Komamura who spoke, completely unaware that his subordinate was so powerful.
"I did teach him... and in theory he should have learned it... but... he can't use it effectively in the Shiba ..." Ikkaku stammered.
This meant that Ikkaku had acknowledged Tsuna's statement, and all the academy-affiliated captains were simultaneously in turmoil, especially Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, whose eyes gleamed with shrewdness as he looked at Ikkaku.
Only Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto understood how rare it was for Bleach Shinigami to be able to teach Bankai. Most Bleach graduated from the academy could secure a spot in a squad just by using Shikai, let alone Bankai.
Ikkaku trembled under the gazes of these people, and desperately pleaded for help with his eyes as he approached Kenpachi Zaraki, but all he could see in Kenpachi's eyes was the excitement of battle.
From the moment he joined the Squad 11, Ikkaku began to feel a little disgusted with Kenpachi Zaraki's battle-ready gaze.
"Ahem, Ikkaku, are you interested in entering the Shino Academy? I can personally appoint you to the position of a special-grade teacher, with a status in the academy equal to mine." Unconsciously, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's voice had become gentler.
This news was like a bolt from the blue for Ikkaku. He was someone who didn't even want to be a captain, and now he was being asked to teach at an academy? What fun was there in a life without fighting?
"Sawada Tsunayoshi, you know us so well, you must understand what Ikkaku is thinking, right? Please show us a way." It was Ikkaku's Yumichika who couldn't stand it anymore and asked first.
Seeing Tsuna's smug, gossipy smile, Yumichika immediately realized that Tsuna was just watching the show; the one who tied the knot must untie it.
Tsuna clapped his hands to draw everyone's attention back. "Alright, Ikkaku Madarame's brain is all muscle. I don't know how he discovered his talent as a teacher. Captain-Commander, you can just let him stay in the Squad 11. If anyone wants to practice Bankai in the future, they can just ask him for help, right?"
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto glanced at Ikkaku Madarame deeply, but had no choice but to give up.
"My idea is to have Ikkaku Madarame lead the training, with all Vice-Captain level Bleach participating, and other Bleach joining based on their talent and spiritual pressure, so that we can create a batch of semi -Bankai within these two years."
"A semi-finished product?" the crowd asked, puzzled.
"Oh, I forgot to mention, Professor Ikkaku does have a set of Bankai, but the Bankai he teaches are all half-baked. Whether it's Renji's Hihio Zabimaru or his own Ryumon Hozukimaru, they're all unfinished Bankai."
"But a half- Bankai is still Bankai, isn't it? At least Renji Abarai's strength far surpasses that of an ordinary Vice-Captain."
"If we could create a batch of Vice-Captain of Renji Abarai's caliber, it would be helpful in dealing with the Quincy."
"Agreed. Ikkaku Madarame as the Bankai training instructor, responsible for training Bleach Bankai for three years." Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto immediately said. This was only a good thing for Soul Society, and he made the decision right away.
Ikkaku Madarame lowered his head. Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto had already spoken, so he could only accept the order. Fortunately, there was a three-year deadline. After three years, he would be free to roam the skies again.
"Don't be discouraged, Ikkaku Madarame," Tsuna comforted him. "Captain-Commander Yamamoto Tsuna, you can have Captain Unohana mentor Ikkaku Madarame for a while, as compensation for his mentoring of others."
"Oh? What do you mean by this, Tsuna?" Unohana Retsu asked, squinting.
"Ikkaku's Zanpakuto is called Hozukimaru, and it's related to the Hozuki grass used for healing. With your guidance, perhaps his Bankai can be perfected and won't shatter at the slightest touch like it does now," Tsuna said. You have to feed a horse if you want it to run.
Ikkaku stared wide-eyed at Tsuna, and at that moment he remembered when he first met Tsuna, and everything connected.
How could he not know whether Hozukimaru has a flaw or not? Ikkaku joined the Squad 11 to follow Kenpachi Zaraki, and after finally getting rid of his position as an academy teacher, now he wants to get involved with the Fourth Division?
Just as Ikkaku was about to refuse, he heard Tsuna say, "Don't underestimate Captain Unohana. She's the First Kenpachi; she's more than capable of guiding you."
Now that Ikkaku had no reason to refuse, Unohana Retsu said with a smile, "I have no objection. If there's a chance, I'd like to witness Tsuna's ultimate skill in swordsmanship!"
Unohana Retsu, upon witnessing the Cloud Attribute's Beyond Bankai of Bankai, already had her eye on Tsuna's Rain attribute's Beyond Bankai of Bankai...