Aizen's Attention (Seeking Follow-up!)

The Kido aptitude test consists of five testing stations running simultaneously.

Grouped by serial number, Gilgamesh was assigned to the third group, while Rukia and Renji Abarai were assigned to the fourth.

Due to the results of the Reiryoku pressure test, a large number of examinees gathered around as soon as Rukia began her test in the fourth group.

They wanted to see if Rukia, who possessed a seventh-grade Reiryoku aptitude, was equally stunning in her Kido aptitude.

In the monitoring room, aside from Soi Fon, Captain of the Second Division, Kenpachi Zaraki, Captain of the Eleventh Division, and Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Captain of the Twelfth Division, almost all the other division captains were present.

Leading them, naturally, was Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

Isshin Shiba and Kaien Shiba had also arrived here after leaving the examination hall.

At this moment, they were observing the progress of the Kido aptitude test through the surveillance footage in the monitoring room.

Noticing the situation in the fourth group, they could not help but turn their gazes toward the corresponding monitor.

The moment Byakuya Kuchiki, Captain of the Sixth Division, saw Rukia's face, his expression suddenly froze, and a look of disbelief flashed across his face.

It was not just Byakuya Kuchiki; the other captains familiar with him also froze the moment they saw Rukia's face.

Shunsui Kyoraku, Captain of the Eighth Division, even remarked in surprise, "Isn't that Lady Hisana of the Kuchiki Clan?"

The others subconsciously turned their eyes toward Byakuya Kuchiki.

Byakuya Kuchiki seemed to be thinking of something at this moment, a flash of shock and suspicion crossing his cold, clear eyes.

Just as he was about to act, he heard the unquestionable voice of Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto ring out: "I have said it before: no one is to disturb the normal progress of the examination."

"Whatever the matter is, discuss it after the entrance exam."

Byakuya Kuchiki knew this was directed at him and could only silently suppress the agitation in his heart.

The other captains present showed thoughtful expressions upon seeing this, saying nothing more.

However, one captain still went to retrieve Rukia's information.

Soon, Rukia's information was pulled up and circulated among the captains.

With this, they learned that Rukia's Reiryoku aptitude had reached the seventh grade.

A seventh-grade Reiryoku aptitude is considered the standard for a genius in the eyes of ordinary people, but it still cannot compare to true prodigies.

Yet, this was not what concerned them most; what they found most intriguing was that Rukia's information indicated she was following an examinee named Gilgamesh.

It was not just Rukia; Renji Abarai, who had a sixth-grade Reiryoku aptitude, was also following that same examinee named Gilgamesh.

They knew that Gilgamesh was the examinee suspected of possessing captain-level Reiryoku.

Byakuya Kuchiki frowned involuntarily as he looked at Rukia's file in his hand.

Following? A follower? Isn't that just a servant?

If this Rukia is truly the sister that Hisana has been searching for all this time, then this status is truly too lowly.

With such a status, wanting to enter the Kuchiki Clan...

Thinking of the difficulties Hisana Kuchiki had faced when she first entered the Kuchiki Clan, Byakuya Kuchiki felt a headache coming on.

But at the thought of his beloved wife's body growing increasingly thin and weak from searching for her sister, Byakuya Kuchiki gritted his teeth in secret; regardless of anything else, Hisana's health was paramount.

Thinking this, Byakuya Kuchiki cast his gaze toward Rukia on the monitor.

The Kido aptitude test patterns are divided into ten levels, with the first being the simplest and the tenth the most difficult.

Since the founding of the Shin'o Academy, the number of examinees who have been able to complete the tenth-level pattern can be counted on one hand, the most famous being the former and current Grand Kido Chiefs.

Rukia first chose a pattern of third-level difficulty, successfully condensing it with her spiritual power.

Next, she chose a pattern of seventh-level difficulty; although she succeeded this time, the process was extremely arduous.

Knowing this was near her limit, Rukia did not push herself and ended her Kido aptitude test directly.

Although Rukia only completed the seventh-level pattern, this aptitude already surpassed 99% of the examinees present.

After Rukia, it was Renji Abarai's turn.

Renji Abarai's Kido aptitude test also drew a crowd of onlookers.

Because Rukia had stopped at the seventh-level difficulty, Renji Abarai chose the seventh-level pattern from the start.

However, Renji Abarai failed; the difficulty of the seventh level exceeded his expectations.

For the second attempt, to be safe, Renji Abarai chose a fifth-level difficulty pattern, but after a strenuous effort, he failed again.

In the end, Renji Abarai chose a third-level difficulty pattern and finally succeeded.

Without a doubt, Renji Abarai's aptitude for Kido was far inferior to Rukia's.

Seeing the dejected Renji Abarai, Rukia could not help but comfort him: "Renji, it's okay, you were already great."

Despite Rukia's comfort, Renji Abarai just could not bring himself to be happy.

It was at this moment that a sudden commotion erupted within the examination hall.

"Too strong! He actually succeeded in the eighth-level difficulty pattern on the first try!"

"My god, does he really have such terrifying Kido aptitude?"

"People really can't be compared; it's enough to make one die of frustration."

"I worked my tail off just to barely manifest the third-tier pattern, and he succeeded at the eighth tier on his first try. Is he even human?"

"Wait, no way. He's actually continuing? Could he be trying to challenge the ninth-tier difficulty pattern?"

Renji Abarai and Rukia followed the sound, only to realize that Gilgamesh had already begun his Kido aptitude test.

At this moment, the examiner in charge of the third group's Kido aptitude test seemed unable to process what was happening, asking subconsciously, "Are you intending to continue challenging the ninth-tier difficulty pattern?"

Gilgamesh shook his head lightly and replied, "I want to challenge the tenth-tier difficulty pattern directly."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene erupted into an uproar.

Inside the monitoring room, the various captains could not help but be astonished.

It seemed that among them, no one had ever managed to pass the tenth-tier difficulty pattern during the Kido aptitude test.

Even Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's prized pupils, Shunsui Kyoraku and Jushiro Ukitake, had only passed the ninth-tier difficulty pattern back in their day.

The only person present who might have been capable of passing it was Squad 5 Captain Sosuke Aizen.

Yet he had not done so, choosing instead to remain moderate and low-key back then.

At this moment, the eyes hidden behind Sosuke Aizen's glasses were fixed intently on Gilgamesh on the monitor, as he mused to himself.

Gilgamesh... I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before.

But I am certain I have never met this person. Where on earth did he pop out from? Why has there never been any information on such a genius before?

Hmm, I happen to be looking to use the souls of Bleach to create a Menos recently. I wonder what the results would be if I used him for the experiment?