I'm Super Strong Now!

Shin'o Academy.

The Dean's office.

An elderly Shinigami with a head of white hair, save for a single black streak, stood respectfully before the desk, concisely recounting the details of his recent mission.

"The rebel uprising is no longer confined to power struggles between noble houses."

"Those lunatics have even reached into the Rukongai, the Gotei 13, and the Kido Corps. According to intelligence submitted by the Second Division, Shinigami at the lieutenant level have already been found in contact with the rebels."

"While there is no concrete evidence, my years of experience lead me to conclude that this rebellion is likely linked to one of the captains."

As the report concluded, Okikiba Genshiro, Third Seat of the First Division, kept his head bowed respectfully, waiting for the old man behind the desk to speak.

"Genshiro, you have done well this time."

Yamamoto Shigekuni said with authority, "Not only did you wipe out the rebels, but you also captured sufficient intelligence. With this information, we may finally be able to completely annihilate the rebels disrupting the Soul Society!"

He paused for a moment, his tone shifting:

"Since the mission has been successfully completed, you might as well return to your post as Dean."

"Furthermore, I have discovered many promising talents at the academy and have adjusted their training programs accordingly."

"Among them, Kuchiki Sojun and Kisaragi Akira require special attention."

Upon hearing this, a look of confusion appeared on Okikiba Genshiro's face as he asked, puzzled:

"Kuchiki Sojun is the heir to the Kuchiki Clan. He received a noble education from a young age and possessed the skill level of a seated officer even before enrolling, with well-rounded development in swordsmanship, hand-to-hand combat, flash steps, and Kido."

"Among the nobility, few can compare to his talent."

"As for this Kisaragi Akira, he should just be a new student, right? I remember him..."

Before he could finish, Yamamoto Shigekuni interrupted:

"During your mission, this kid caused quite a stir at the academy. Not to mention his peers, even the instructors fall short compared to him."

"In short, just focus on him."

"Given his talent, he might graduate from the academy very soon."

"When that time comes, if he performs well, perhaps we can have him join the Genryu."

"It would be a great pity if a genius of this caliber were to be poached by other noble houses."

Okikiba Genshiro nodded respectfully, committing these words to memory.

He might question the methods of the old man before him, but he would never doubt his eye for talent.

One need only look at Shunsui Kyoraku and Ukitake Jushiro to see proof of that.

Not to mention the other Shinigami captains he had mentored.

After Yamamoto Shigekuni left, Okikiba Genshiro had his subordinates bring over all the intelligence files on Kisaragi Akira and began to review them earnestly.

As he read through the reports, his stern, unsmiling face began to shift through a spectrum of colors.

Blue, red, yellow, white, purple—a chaotic display of disbelief.

A long while later.

Okikiba Genshiro finally snapped out of his shock, muttering to himself:

"Beating up instructors, blowing up the Central Male Dormitory, inventing a self-detonating Shakkaho..."

"How did my academy ever deserve to house such a monster..."

Another Kido class, on the dojo floor.

Hikifune Tessai stood with his arms crossed, staring sternly at the two boys before him.

Kisaragi Akira and Aizen Sosuke.

"Today's lesson covers practical Kido combat."

In a deep, muffled voice, Hikifune Tessai frowned and said, "If your injuries have not yet fully healed, I can grant you permission to sit this out."

Kisaragi Akira waved his hands repeatedly, looking excited:

"No problem at all, Teacher Tessai."

"I might not be good at much, but I recover fast. Plus, with the Kaido treatment from Captain Unohana, I'm perfectly fine now."

"Just tell us, who are we beating up first?"

Hikifune Tessai's face darkened and sagged, looking like a piece of charcoal come to life.

"Practical combat is secondary; safety is primary."

"Both sides will stand within the designated Kido Barrier and exchange Kido attacks. The first to break the opponent's defensive barrier wins."

"Since you and Aizen are inseparable, I assume you are familiar with each other's strength. We might as well start with the two of you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Kisaragi Akira's eyes widened:

"Teacher Tessai, how can you slander an innocent person out of thin air?"

"When did I..."

"Become familiar with the strength of Sosuke?"

He had always been one to speak his mind. From the time they entered the academy until now, Aizen rarely engaged in combat with others, and his performance in the occasional practical combat classes had always appeared remarkably mediocre.

The only time he had ever received commendation was merely to set him up.

In the eyes of others, Aizen was just a lackey to Kisaragi Akira, an ordinary student with decent theoretical talent but average ability in all other respects.

Yet, in the perception of Kisaragi Akira, Aizen's current strength was still something he could not measure.

The talent to invent Kido patterns in an instant alone was absolutely not inferior to the Heart of the Divine; it was perhaps even more terrifying.

With such talent bolstered by the fact that Aizen was a total overachiever, his level of strength was easy to imagine.

Honestly, even if this guy pulled out a Kurohitsugi right now, Kisaragi Akira wouldn't be the least bit surprised.

He would just depart this world in peace.

Hikifune Tessai's mouth twitched. He had assumed the two were at odds because of the previous self-detonating Shakkaho incident; he hadn't expected it was because this kid was unfamiliar with Aizen's strength.

To be fair, no matter how much of a genius one was, their strength at this stage was extremely limited.

With him watching over them, there was no need to worry about them hurting each other.

He only needed to ensure that a certain someone wouldn't try another self-detonating Hado.

"It's fine."

Hikifune Tessai gathered his thoughts and said earnestly, "As long as you don't do anything reckless, with me here, no accidents will occur."

"Understood, Teacher Hikifune Tessai!"

Kisaragi Akira rubbed his hands together, his expression filled with growing excitement.

"With your word, I can rest easy."

"Sosuke, bring it on. It's time to show you what a true mage is."

Watching this guy acting as if he had been injected with stimulants, Hikifune Tessai suddenly began to regret his actions.

It seemed he had made a wrong decision.

Now that it had come to this, it appeared a bit too late to back out.

Just as he was hesitating, the two had already stepped into the pre-prepared Kido Barrier.

The massive Kido Barrier was oval-shaped, covering most of the Dojo.

After placing defensive barriers on the two, Hikifune Tessai retreated to the edge of the Kido Barrier, ready to intervene and interrupt this Kido practical exercise at any moment.

Looking at the rather pumped-up Kisaragi Akira opposite him, Aizen's lips curled slightly as he said softly:

"Although it is somewhat inappropriate at the moment."

"Since this is your wish, I might as well indulge you."

Kisaragi Akira grinned, confident.

"Don't underestimate me, Sosuke."

"The current me is very strong!"