True Core Spiritual Arts Academy (Seeking Reads!)

After conquering Yoruichi Shihouin, Gilgamesh checked his attribute panel.

[Name: Gilgamesh

Character Template: Gilgamesh (Child)

Class: Archer

Reiatsu: 50,000

Reiryoku: 500

King's Way Points: 55,900.]

Originally, Gilgamesh's King's Way Points were 45,827, but they had now risen to 55,900.

This increase included the 10,000 points brought by Yoruichi Shihouin, as well as those gained from the new subjects in the Tobiume and Inuzuri regions.

However, the total population of Inuzuri and Tobiume was only a little over one hundred thousand.

This meant that the King's Way Points Gilgamesh could extract from these two areas were already reaching their limit.

Once Yoruichi Shihouin had pledged her loyalty, she began to sincerely offer strategies for Gilgamesh.

Regarding the talent shortage that plagued Gilgamesh, Yoruichi Shihouin pondered for a moment before speaking: "The talents in the Rukongai have basically all been recruited by the various noble houses."

"At this stage, it is almost impossible to poach these talents away from those families."

To this, Gilgamesh expressed his agreement.

Even though he possessed Charisma of the Beautiful Boy (C) and Charisma (A+), which made it easy for others to develop a favorable impression and be convinced by him, it was still fundamentally impossible to pry these talents away from the great houses right now.

Because the foundation of his royal city was located in the most remote and backward region of the Rukongai, and those living in the Rukongai were well aware of just how poor, backward, and chaotic these areas were.

One might ask, why would they abandon their current comfortable lives to come here and suffer?

Could it be based solely on the grand future Gilgamesh painted for them?

Perhaps some would be moved by Gilgamesh's charm and be willing to come.

But trying to find these people in the vast Rukongai would be like looking for a needle in a haystack, and Gilgamesh would not waste his time on such an endeavor.

Now was not the right time.

Only after Gilgamesh had finished constructing his royal city and spread his reputation would it be the right time to poach people from the various families.

Yoruichi Shihouin continued: "Although there might be some 'fish that slipped through the net' in the Rukongai, it is unrealistic to try and find them with any precision."

As she spoke, Yoruichi Shihouin looked at Gilgamesh and said earnestly: "Therefore, we should not set our sights on the Rukongai."

"I know of a place that holds many talents born in the Rukongai, and they have yet to join any faction."

Upon hearing Yoruichi Shihouin's words, Gilgamesh's heart stirred slightly.

Through the illumination of the Star of Omniscience, he already knew the place Yoruichi Shihouin was referring to.

That is...

"Shino Academy!"

Yoruichi Shihouin said.

Fearing that Gilgamesh might not understand Shino Academy, Yoruichi Shihouin began to explain the institution to him.

"Shino Academy can be considered the training ground for Shinigami of the Seireitei."

"It was established one thousand years ago by the current Captain-Commander of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto."

"The gates of Shino Academy are open to anyone; even those born in the Rukongai can enroll as long as they pass the entrance exam."

"As far as I know, most commoners in the Rukongai believe that getting into Shino Academy is the only chance to change their destiny."

"Therefore, many ambitious and talented commoners in the Rukongai strive to be admitted to Shino Academy."

"In the current Thirteen Court Guard Squads, there are many Shinigami born in the Rukongai who have become seated officers, lieutenants, or even captains."

Gilgamesh was naturally aware of Shino Academy.

In his planning and outlook, entering Shino Academy was also a necessary step.

One must know oneself and the enemy to be victorious in every battle.

If Gilgamesh wanted to build a nation in the Rukongai, he would inevitably end up in opposition to the Shinigami and nobles of the Seireitei.

And Gilgamesh's understanding of the Shinigami, the nobles, and the Seireitei was derived entirely from the Bleach anime.

There was certainly a gap between anime and reality.

The anime presented the general outline and the main plot, while reality contained many details that would never be shown in the anime.

Therefore, Gilgamesh had to understand it personally to have a clear grasp of the situation.

Furthermore, Gilgamesh was determined to obtain the four basic Shinigami skills taught at Shino Academy: Zanjutsu, Hohō, Hakuda, and Kidō.

This was not because Gilgamesh needed them for himself, but because he wanted to promote them within his own kingdom to strengthen his subjects, and perhaps even cultivate his own Shinigami.

Future conflicts were inevitable, and it was essential to strengthen his own power.

Although Gilgamesh could exchange for Zanjutsu, Hohō, Hakuda, and Kidō through the King's Path System's shop, doing so required King's Way Points.

Since Shino Academy offered Zanjutsu, Hohō, Hakuda, and Kidō for free, why would he waste his King's Way Points?

Furthermore, Shino Academy periodically organized soul burial internships in the Human World.

Gilgamesh also wanted to visit the Human World to see it for himself.

As for a Zanpakuto.

Although enrolling in Shino Academy granted one an Asauchi, which could then be nurtured into one's own Zanpakuto.

Gilgamesh did not feel such a strong desire for a Zanpakuto.

Firstly, there were too many Noble Phantasms within the Gate of Babylon that could serve as substitutes for a Zanpakuto.

Secondly, Gilgamesh already possessed his own exclusive Noble Phantasm—Ea.

Thirdly, there was the existence of Ichibe Hyosube.

Ichibe Hyosube was born in the chaotic world a million years ago; he was one of the few special lifeforms of that era, existing in the same period as the Soul King and the ancestors of the Five Great Noble Families.

Today, he served as the leader of the Royal Guard, the special forces of the Royal Family, and was bestowed the title "Manako Osho" by the Soul King, which meant "the one who calls out the true name," hence he was also known as Shin'uchi Osho.

He was the original namer of all things in the Soul Society.

The terms Zanpakuto, Shikai, and Bankai were all named by him.

The moment an Asauchi was handed into the hands of a Bleach, Ichibe Hyosube already knew its name.

Moreover, Ichibe Hyosube's own Zanpakuto possessed the ability to strip a Zanpakuto of its name.

Once a Zanpakuto's name was stripped away, it would lose all of its power.

These various factors combined made Gilgamesh feel no great longing for a Zanpakuto.

However, Gilgamesh was still interested in what kind of abilities the Zanpakuto he would nurture might possess.

Therefore, while Gilgamesh did not crave a Zanpakuto, he would not reject one either.

Watching the contemplative Gilgamesh, Yoruichi Shihouin continued, "However, it is no easy task to make them pledge their loyalty."

"After all, the Seireitei is located in the heart of the Soul Society, and its image and prestige are deeply rooted in people's hearts; compared to the Seireitei, we currently have no advantage whatsoever."

As she spoke, Yoruichi Shihouin paused, and a smile actually appeared on her cat face as she said with an incomparably confident tone, "However, I believe this is absolutely no problem for you."

Seeing this, Gilgamesh also smiled, the charm of his Charisma of the Beautiful Boy fully revealed in that moment, causing Yoruichi Shihouin to stare in a daze.

Gilgamesh also displayed the humble courtesy of Young Gil, responding, "Mr. Black Cat, thank you for trusting me so much."

"Since that is the case, I shall go and take a look at Shino Academy."