Long-Awaited Everyday Life
In the World of the Living, today is the first day of school. Tsuna and the others' holiday is over, and all members of the World of the Living have returned from Soul Society.
"Little Tsuna, remember to Tatsuki first before going to school."
"Okay, Mom, I'm going out."
Tsuna, with a piece of bread in his mouth, walked towards Tatsuki's house. Because of the start of the school year, his Mom, who was usually away on business trips, had returned home after a long time.
Because the work abroad is not yet finished, Nana's Mom is only coming back to spend three days with Tsuna, and then he will be going abroad again. Tsuna's father's project is not yet ready to be completed.
Because Nana's Mom came back, and because he had spent the whole summer traveling, Tatsuki didn't stay at Tsuna's house, but went back to his own home instead.
When we arrived at Tatsuki's house, Tatsuki had already changed into his school uniform and was waiting at the door.
"Honestly, this is too slow, Tsuna," Tatsuki complained slightly.
"I'm not used to being able to use Flash Step so easily." Tsuna casually made up an excuse and hurried towards the school side by side with Tatsuki.
"How long do you plan to stay in the World of the Living this time?" Tatsuki asked. She knew Tsuna too well; Tsuna certainly wouldn't be able to concentrate on his studies until the great crisis of the future arrived.
"I'll go to Soul Society when Mom goes on her business trip," Tsuna said. "You guys don't have it as convenient as me. You go to school during the day and train with the shopkeeper in the evening."
For Tsuna, it was actually a good thing that his parents were never home, so he didn't have to rack his brains to figure out how to fool them.
"These next two years will be tough. If you get tired, just tell me, and I'll ask my uncle for leave from school," Tsuna added.
Tatsuki gently shook her head. She could feel Tsuna's good intentions, and the more he did so, the more determined she became to train hard so that she could stay by his side.
"Whether it's academics or combat skills, I won't fall behind. You'll need me to tutor you during the college entrance exam!" Tatsuki said with a grin.
After learning that Tsuna had been preparing for the future battle, Tatsuki realized that Tsuna wasn't bad at studying, but rather that he hadn't focused his energy on his studies, prioritizing meeting the requirements for entering higher education.
As the battle draws ever closer, Tsuna is getting busier and busier, making it even less likely that he'll spend time at school. But that's alright, with Tatsuki around, she'll make up for any gaps in Tsuna.
"Tatsuki, it's so good to have met you." Tsuna said, holding Tatsuki's hand.
Tsuna is, after all, a human being from the World of the Living, and he will have to return to social life after the great war is over.
Rather than wasting three more years of study in the future, having a girlfriend willing to tutor him feels pretty good.
Among his friends in the World of the Living, only Tatsuki cannot sever his life in the World of the Living. The Kurosaki Residence and the Ishida Residence both know about the existence of Soul Society. As for Orihime, she lives with Ichigo. Even Chad is an orphan with no one to care for him.
For example, Tatsuki's trip to Soul Society was only possible because his friends used Sawada Iemitsu's name and some of the shopkeeper's advanced technology to convince Tatsuki's family that they had been on vacation.
"By the way, how's your Flash Cry training going?" Tsuna asked. During his time in Soul Society, he had been running around, fighting various Bankai, and occasionally checking on the Vice-Captain' training camp. He hadn't spent much time with Tatsuki.
"I'm almost done with my Fullbring. I can basically use both Flash Cry and Awakening at the same time. Even Yoruichi said that my progress is faster than Captain Soi Fon's."
At this point, Tatsuki couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle, "You have no idea how resentful Captain Soi Fon's eyes were when she heard that. By the way, I also copied Captain Soi Fon's assassination techniques during my training."
If Tatsuki hadn't mentioned it, Tsuna would have almost forgotten about her incredible Fullbring. Spending Soi Fon these past few days has actually hindered Tatsuki's development.
"When we go to Soul Society this weekend, I'll show you around and let you meet a couple more people," Tsuna said. With his skills in the Seireitei, introducing Tatsuki to a few friends wouldn't be difficult.
There's no need to elaborate on the daily routine at school. It wasn't until lunch break that Tsuna and his friends gathered together, and Tsuna explained how he arranged their school schedules.
"We're fine, Tsuna, if you're not coming to school, are you planning to take a leave of absence?" Ichigo mumbled, his mouth full of food.
"How could I possibly take a leave of absence? That's a big deal and it'll bring my parents back." Tsuna immediately rejected Ichigo's idea. "After school, I'll go to Urahara Shop and ask the manager for help. I don't really pay attention in class anyway, so I'll just get by."
"That cunning shopkeeper? He certainly knows how to produce some strange and unusual things." Ichigo also acknowledged Urahara's role.
"Let's not talk about that. How's your training with Uryū going?" Tsuna asked.
"Hehe, needless to say, it's absolutely fantastic!" Ichigo said, wiping his nose with considerable pride.
"I wonder who it is that practiced the Quincy's power but ended up using Fullbring instead," Uryū retorted mercilessly.
"Hey, Uryū, it was Ryūken- san who made me Fullbring!" Ichigo immediately retorted. "Ryūken said that making my own Spirit Bow was too slow, so he just Fullbring bow to train. How was I supposed to know that Fullbring power would increase so quickly!"
Ichigo's Fullbring is no longer as simple as a black bow and arrow. When he uses Fullbring, his entire body switches to a black robe with blue Reishi circuits, which looks somewhat like a combination of Quincy's Reishi control abilities.
In this Fullbring mode, Ichigo is already at a level where he has just learned Bankai, and he can hold his own against one or two ordinary captains.
"I'm almost embarrassed to criticize you. Is that how Quincy fights? You're wielding that bow like a sword, and those crescent moons are your Getsuga Tensho?" For Uryū, Quincy fighting with bows and arrows is part of their honor.
"Uncle Ryūken praised me for being quick-witted, so tell me, how strong is my attack after I use my Fullbring?" Ichigo turned his head and said indignantly.
Tsuna understood now. Ichigo's Fullbring not only incorporated the Quincy's archery ability, but also subconsciously fused with the Bleach's Zanjutsu. Now, Ichigo's black bow had become two short swords joined together.
Uryū was speechless after being confronted by Ichigo. He had to admit that he was struggling to keep up with Ichigo's Fullbring. The rapid switching between Fullbring Light and Hirenkyaku, along with attacks that were either slashes or arrows, were really annoying.
After school, at Urahara Shop, Urahara wasn't there; instead, Kukaku Shiba was minding the store with two children.
After exchanging Tsuna with Jinta as usual, Tsunayoshi finally explained his purpose, "Mr. Tessai, do you have anything here that can disguise me and help me go to school?"
"Is Sawada-sensei planning to stay in Soul Society for a long time?" Kukaku Shiba immediately understood Tsuna's thoughts.
"That's right, you see, even the store manager hasn't had time to come back. Before the crisis hits, let's improve as much as we can."
"Just help me attend classes at school, that's all I need to do," Tsuna stated his request.
"Yes, there is something called Modified Soul that can help you."
Modified Soul? That sounded familiar. Tsuna slapped his forehead and remembered that it was the teddy bear called Kon from Bleach. When Ichigo became Bleach many times, his soul was handled by Kon.
Tsuna remembered that troublemaker named Kon, who was responsible for many of Ichigo's daily troubles. "It's fine to Modified Soul. You can make a Gigai like me, and find Modified Soul with a rather aloof personality."
"Let me make this clear first, I don't want that Modified Soul called 'Soul'," Tsuna reiterated. Tsuna didn't want a soul that resembled him to leave a lecherous reputation at school.
After a long wait, another person who looked exactly like Tsuna appeared in the shop. Tatsuki circled around the fake Tsuna, marveling at him.
Tatsuki kept glancing at Tsuna; did she have two boyfriends?
Tsuna's decisive chop shattered Tatsuki's delusion, "Don't think nonsense, that's not me!"
Tsuna then said to the fake version of himself, "Kurato, right? I'll be having trouble going to school in my place from now on, in three days."
"I understand, Sawada Tsunayoshi," the fake Tsuna said respectfully.
Seeing this, Tsuna breathed a sigh of relief. If it were that bastard Kon, he probably would have already pounced on Tatsuki's arms, right? And given his appearance, Tatsuki might not have resisted so easily.
"That's interesting, Mr. Tessai. Do you have any other Modified Soul here?" Ichigo had just heard Kukaku Shiba's explanation of Modified Soul.
With Rukia not around, Ichigo needs to separate his soul from his body to use the power of Bleach. Tsuna doesn't have time to make a portable Reishi converter like Urahara's right now, so he can only settle for Modified Soul.
Ultimately, the Modified Soul, named Kon, ended up in Ichigo's hands, and this ill-fated relationship continued in another form.
Tsuna didn't train with Ichigo and the Ichigo in the basement of Urahara Shop. His Mom rarely came back throughout the year, and he had promised to go back soon.
Tatsuki and Tsuna went back together. Although the two families knew each other well, the daughter-in-law still had to meet her mother-in-law.
In Soul Society, Toshiro hasn't personally led a mission in a long time. Is he secretly protecting the transport of the King's Seal?
That makes sense. Nowadays, most of the routine work in Soul Society is handled by Bleach below the Third Seat, and only tasks related to the Soul King Palace are qualified to have captains dispatched.
Toshiro showed no curiosity about the King's Seal. His years as a captain had instilled in him a habit of observing more and asking less. He planned to first go to the training camp to call Rangiku back, and then the complete 10th Division would go on the mission...