Shunko: A Style All Its Own (4K)

·Nagi

By expanding the Mirror Domain, one can capture the enemy's movements and Reiatsu fluctuation, and by concentrating one's mind, one can achieve perfect control and even foresee the future (short-term).

·Che

Unleash an unavoidable blow on the enemy's image within the Mirror Domain, and as the mirror shatters, return the damage suffered by the image to the enemy's true form.

It cannot be resisted by conventional means; generally, one can only look at the comparison of spiritual pressure density between the enemy and oneself.

(Generally speaking, the Mirror Domain consumes a huge amount of energy and cannot be activated a second time within a day, but for Iori, Soul Materialization, this limitation is practically non-existent.)

Chapter 181: Shunkō, A One-Man Style (4K)

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You're so kind!

Type: Bond

Grade: C

Quality: Rare

Note: I will keep this lady's secret. Why? Because our Aizen family has been gentlemen for generations!

Rewards Overview:

Toughness slightly improved;

Strength - Slightly Increased;

Art Style Value +2;

——

Looking back now, yesterday was indeed a bit absurd.

After the mission was completed, in the evening, Iori and Yoruichi were walking back when the purple-haired beauty said shyly, "Actually, I'm not usually like that. I guess I was just drunk when I was so... bold."

"No, isn't it precisely because they drank alcohol that their true nature was revealed?"

Iori couldn't help but smile at the thought that the noble lady beside her would become a "streaking" enthusiast.

"As expected of the Shihoin Clan, they really dare to think and act!"

"This has nothing to do with surnames!"

Yoruichi pouted indignantly, then sighed helplessly, "It's really hard to argue... just pretend I'm out of my mind. But thank you anyway, if you hadn't ended that match in time, something terrible might have happened!"

"Yeah, the Five Noble Clans will probably come to silence us, right?" Iori smiled indifferently.

Yoruichi shrugged, equally unconvinced. "Maybe."

She comes from one of the most prestigious families in Soul Society, and even has the potential to become the head of a family, but she has absolutely no interest in the "prestige" or "pride" of nobles. When interacting with her fellow members, she doesn't give off an air of superiority; instead, she seems like a close, often mischievous friend.

Although the noble class in Soul Society is generally extravagant and decadent, it must be said that they have a certain foundation to have survived to this day.

Firstly, those with naturally strong spiritual pressure have a higher probability of becoming elite or even Captain-level Shinigami.

Secondly, regarding family traditions, while there may be scum like Tsunayashiro Tokinada, there will also be outstanding individuals like Shunsui, Jushiro, Yoruichi, and Byakuya.

To be honest, the original protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki, could be considered a member of the aristocracy... and he was even involved in a marriage between two Great Noble, the Quincy!

"Speaking of which, when we had a drinking contest, you seemed to say that if you won, I would have to do you a favor... right?" Yoruichi tried hard to recall.

Iori shook her head slightly. "But I lost, so I have to do as you say and write your mission reports for half a month straight..."

Hehe~

Yoruichi unabashedly put her arm around Iori's shoulder and chuckled, "Actually, I won by cheating. It would be a bit embarrassing to just shamelessly get away with it like that."

How about this: we'll announce to the public that I won, but I'll still agree to your conditions!

"Sure, what do you need my help with? Let me make this clear first, this is just a personal promise. If it involves the name 'Shihoin,' then you'd better not ask."

"You underestimate me... I just wanted to ask you for some tips on Hakuda."

Iori said frankly, "I've heard that your 'Hakuda' is a unique skill throughout the entire Seireitei. I'd like to see it for myself."

"Oh, just this? No problem, it's nothing!" Yoruichi readily agreed.

"By the way, do we not need to write that report for the next two weeks?"

"That won't do!"

Raising her hand to silence, Yoruichi displayed her most serious expression yet.

——

The four techniques of the Shinigami: Slash, White, Instant, Demon!

The term "Hakuda" is a general term for Taijutsu skills, which is also the skill that most Shinigami neglect to practice the most.

For Shinigami, the most important thing in combat is of course the Zanpakuto, followed by Kido, Shunpo, and Kendo, while Hakuda is ranked last.

Because generally speaking, Shinigami rarely fall to the point where they can only fight with their bare hands. If they really don't have Zanpakuto and their spiritual pressure is insufficient to unleash Kido... then they are basically not far from death.

This is not to say that Hakuda is unimportant, but for most people with limited talent, if they can only focus on improving a few abilities, then the practicality of Hakuda that its priority will be relatively low.

Of course, there are also strong individuals within Seireitei who have honed their Hakuda skills to the extreme:

The number one spot undoubtedly belongs to Captain-General Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni!

This "Strongest Shinigami" has no weaknesses and can even be said to be the master of all combat techniques in Soul Society. The "Origin Style" he created is an all-around style that encompasses the four major systems of Zanpakuto, Haku, Shun, and Oni, and provides all kinds of guidance from mental meditation to physical training.

Even after hundreds of years, the teaching materials used by the Soul Reaper Academy are still just optimized versions of "Origin Style"!

As for Hakuda fighters besides Captain-General Yamamoto, especially those still alive and remaining in the Thirteen Court Guard Squads...

The elite of the Second Division are the top picks!

The Second Division is actually the "ancestral property" of the Shihoin Clan, and its main body is a special force called the Stealth Force.

The soldiers on the surface are not the entire team; there are also several sub-teams such as the Supervisor (Maggot's Nest), the Onmitsukidō, and the Inner Court, making it the Thirteen Court Guard Squads with the most actual authority.

Perhaps due to the nature of the military unit, many members here specialize in hand-to-hand Hakuda, Shunpo, and Wakizashi techniques—similar to "ninjas."

As a prestigious family that commands the Second Division, the Shihoin Clan has produced several highly skilled fighters with exceptional unarmed combat abilities in almost every generation, and Yoruichi is the strongest among her generation!

Not to mention that Iori had read the original work and witnessed the unparalleled Taijutsu of this "Black Cat War Princess"!

To put it bluntly, the "white" in Strike White Flash Ghost is basically carried by a few people like Yoruichi, Yamamoto, and Soi Fon... It's not the same as the Kido that can fight anyone.

"Since you want to ask me for advice, then I won't stand on ceremony."

As the sun sets in the west, the silver moon rises high in the sky.

Under a beautiful new moon, in a dense bamboo forest, the two found a relatively open space.

Yoruichi changed out of the Shinigami uniform she wore during the day and into a sleeveless one that was easier to move in. Her short, dashing hair and neat outfit made her look like she was exuding a unique and vigorous spirit.

"In short, let me see your style and skill level first. After all, the best teaching is practical experience!"

"Should we make a move?"

Iori was surprised by her directness. "Right here?"

"Otherwise what? Should we specifically find a clean and bright dojo?"

Yoruichi assumed Yoruichi fighting stance, her orange-yellow eyes glowing faintly in the night, full of curiosity and aggression like a feline.

"The enemy won't let you choose the battlefield."

"No, what I mean is that it's quite close to the camp, and it wouldn't be good if we disturbed other people."

"Don't worry, Dan, I'll be careful." Yoruichi smiled confidently, clearly having full confidence in controlling the pace of the battle.

"Then I won't be coy anymore."

Iori adopted a standard boxing stance. "The only thing I've ever practiced is the 'Origin Style' taught at the Soul Reaper Academy. It's just some very simple and rudimentary moves, and I'm not very good at it... Please excuse my poor skills."

"Ha! Don't be shy, attack with all your might!"

Yoruichi leaped forward, her tall and athletic figure bursting with the speed of a cheetah as she pounced on Iori.

"I will end this battle as soon as possible!"

——

After a long while, the intense energy and the sound of air explosions gradually subsided, and the bamboo forest returned to calm, leaving only the heavy breathing of a man and a woman.

At this moment, countless bamboo groves around the open space had been broken, and the ground was riddled with craters of varying sizes and depths, as if it had just been bombed by missiles.

Yoruichi, panting heavily, raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, her gaze towards Iori filled with doubt. "You... didn't you say... you Hakuda for nothing?"

"I really haven't practiced well." Iori nodded matter-of-factly. "My 'Origin Style' is far inferior to the Captain-General's!"

Shihōin Yoruichi: "..."

"Now that you understand, can you start instructing me?" Iori straightened up and stretched, her spine, which ran through her body, emitting a series of soft hollow sounds, like a dragon or snake that had been dormant for a long time and had just awakened.

With that popping sound, an immense force rose from Iori's body, leaving the perceptive Yoruichi speechless.

"Guide you... me?"

This future leader of the Second Division, one of the most skilled Taijutsu in Seireitei, just wanted to grab Iori by the collar, lift him up, and ask him if he was deliberately messing with him!

Explain to me what the hell means by "not practicing well"?!

Yoruichi now!

In a normal World War I, it wouldn't be surprising if she lost to Iori, after all, he had already mastered Bankai and was a pioneer among the younger generation, while she, like Kensei, was still one step away from Bankai.

(But actually she doesn't rely much on her Zanpakuto; she mainly relies on Hakuda and Shunpo.)

But just now, they weren't using Zanpakuto or Kido, and even their spiritual pressure amplification was very restrained; it was a pure battle of Taijutsu!

Yoruichi was very confident in her physical abilities and fighting skills, but after her World War I with Iori, she was almost shaken by that belief...

It was so close!

Iori's strength, speed, reaction, and control are undoubtedly top-notch. She can also properly allocate her stamina in close combat, demonstrating a steady and methodical approach.

The Origin Style school is inherently a school that pursues "fundamentals." The better you hone your own qualities, the more perfectly this school can help you present everything.

When Iori uses those simple, unpretentious, and straightforward moves, they are like a flood of water or a constantly spinning wheel. They may not seem like anything particularly scary, but if you face them head-on, you feel as powerless as a mantis trying to stop a chariot... The sheer pressure from their aura is amplified to the extreme!

Of course, the gap between Iori and Yoruichi isn't that big; Yoruichi isn't so weak that she can be intimidated by someone's aura.

But it must be said that she truly put in an extremely serious effort to combat that overwhelming force...

It can only be said that Iori's skills are not yet refined enough. Although her moves are precise and powerful, they lack a bit of agility and smoothness in their connections, making her slightly inferior to Yoruichi.

Overall, the two were roughly equal in unarmed combat ability, essentially on the same level, which made Yoruichi extremely displeased and suspected that Iori had come to deliberately cause trouble.

Seriously, with this level of skill, does she really need anyone to guide her?!

"I feel that I still have a lot of shortcomings."

"Really!"

Yoruichi immediately retorted, "First of all, you need to have self-awareness. Since you're so good at Hakuda, don't pretend to be a newbie!"

"..."

"Secondly, you certainly have many shortcomings... A standard Academy Faction, while having no major flaws, lacks a 'personal touch'."

"Mark?"

"It's something with the same style."

Yoruichi stroked her chin. "You don't use Taijutsu in combat very often, do you? Even if you do, you probably haven't encountered any decent opponents, at least not those who have pushed you to the brink."

"... How can you tell?" Iori asked sincerely.

"Whether you learn it at school or at home, what you learn is often a refined and simplified version. It's not that it's weak, but rather that it's highly versatile and easy to learn. As your Bleach improves, it's also easier to develop your own unique moves based on it."

Yoruichi proudly raised her head. "That's who I am!"

"I see. I haven't really innovated much in Taijutsu." Iori frowned slightly. "But..."

"But it doesn't seem necessary—that's what you think, right?"

And it's strange that we haven't noticed this problem before, isn't it?

Yoruichi laughed and said, "There are quite a few Shinigami like you... because most battles can be resolved with Zanpakuto and Kido, and there are very few times when you need to use Hakuda."

But real-world experience is the best teacher. If you don't realize your shortcomings in real-world situations, where will you get the motivation to make up for them?