The Wind of Daoist Reform!

Sugou certainly didn't dare to gamble. Just kidding—the teacher speaking was the one who taught them general history, a man surnamed Kuchiki, from the Kuchiki clan, the head of the four great noble families. Expelling a second-year student like him would be nothing more than a single word.

After Sugou walked out, the teacher scanned the classroom and finally looked at Ichiro, who was sitting in the last row by the window. "Ichiro, didn't you want to sit in the second-to-last seat no matter what? Now the opportunity has arrived. She is sitting right behind you. Create a desk and chair for her."

"..." Ichiro felt slightly helpless. "No, is the school that poor now? Can't even provide a desk and chair?"

"She was assigned to our class at the last minute. Less talk, or I'll have her sit in Sugou's seat. We still have a class to teach!"

"Ugh, don't! It was hard enough to find a chance to return to my hometown. I'll do it."

With that, Ichiro turned around helplessly and waved his hand. The Body Transmutation seal in his sleeve glowed, and a set of desk and chair appeared out of thin air, much to Suzuran Yue's surprise!

"Hmm, not bad. Go on, class is starting. Today we will continue discussing the political system at the time of the Seireitei's founding..."

Suzuran Yue sat behind Ichiro with a curious look, occasionally examining the new desk and chair that had just appeared. It was her first time seeing such an ability.

Soon, the class ended. Ichiro pulled his focus away from his notes and looked suspiciously at Urahara, who was tapping his shoulder.

"What's wrong?" He immediately saw Issho Yoruichi chatting with Suzuran Yue. Ichiro shrugged, put away his notebook, turned around, and joined their conversation.

"Your Zanpakuto is so beautiful. What is its ability?"

"Rustle~"

Mine is a healing-type Zanpakuto. It can absorb injuries and convert my spiritual power into life force for treatment.

"Whoa~ that's pretty good. If you practice the old Kido healing techniques with this ability, you'll get twice the result with half the effort."

Issho looked at Ichiro in confusion and asked, "Old Kido healing? Are there any changes coming to Kido healing?"

"Hm? Didn't I tell you guys? Recently, the Captain and I have been researching how to classify and number Kido healing techniques, while adding incantations, just like Hado and Bakudo."

"..." x n

Everyone shook their heads in unison, then froze. They suddenly realized a point—a crucial point!

"You're researching with the Captain? Together? You?" Issho stared at Ichiro in shock.

"..." Ichiro felt a bit speechless. "What? Am I not worthy..."

"I remember your Kido is only at number 40. Do you have the ability to complete this?" Urahara, standing to the side, also voiced his skepticism. The news was simply too shocking.

"First, I mainly study Kido techniques and principles, so the number of the Kido makes no difference to me. Second, it's not forty; it's forty-five now. There are only a dozen or so left in the academy that I haven't learned."

...Monster... x n

"So, what's this about Kido healing undergoing a revolution?"

"Oh, that? It happened when the Captain was lecturing last week..."

The week before, there hadn't been a lecture scheduled, but two newcomers from Squad 11 started fighting in Squad 4 and injured several nurses. As luck would have it, Captain Unohana saw them, and then...

Then Ichiro and the others were in for a treat: an impromptu practical lesson on Kido healing, with the two Squad 11 members as the teaching materials!

Under the terrified gazes of the two, Captain Unohana used her spiritual power to seal their pain while explaining the necessary techniques to Ichiro and the others.

Then, she smiled and broke their limbs, causing everyone to shudder.

But their focus was quickly drawn to the Captain's exquisite technique and simple, easy-to-understand explanations. Everyone became immersed in the ocean of knowledge, completely unconcerned about the two Squad 11 members whose limbs were being repeatedly broken...

Except for Ichiro.

Because he had been researching Body Transmutation and had achieved some results, he was quite sensitive to these things. From Ichiro's perspective, although their limbs were constantly being broken and healed, the exquisite technique meant no negative impact was being inflicted upon them.

Instead, it was like forging iron; the hidden injuries in their bodies were being hammered out and then healed. This would be of great benefit to them in the future. You could say they profited from this—provided you could ignore the psychological trauma caused by the process...

But this was fine. For Ichiro, one lesson, two gains—a massive profit!

Soon, the two were drained of their utility and tossed aside, trembling. The Captain began treating other patients, explaining the process based on different types of injuries.

At first, Ichiro watched with great interest. These micro-adjustments were a gap in experience that talent couldn't bridge. But as time passed, Ichiro's brow slowly furrowed. A long-standing doubt was slowly taking shape.

All injuries were treated with the same method. This wasn't efficient...

Captain Unohana had been observing Ichiro. She was quite fond of this incredibly talented newcomer, so noticing his expression, she stopped her work and asked, "Ichiro, do you have any doubts? It's fine, just ask."

"Yes, then I'll speak, Captain. Why isn't Kido healing classified? We use the same Kido for all injuries, but the techniques vary according to the injury. Why don't we modify and categorize Kido healing?"

"Just like Bakudo and Hado?"

"Yes, just like those two. I've studied the incantations for Hado and Bakudo. Their essence is a form of ritual to the world. Early Kido was divided into two types: non-incantation Kido and incantation-required Kido. The difference in power between the two was worlds apart, and through subsequent development, they were gradually categorized into the Kido we have today."

"I understand what you mean, but it's different. We can no longer perceive new incantations. Both Squad 4 and Squad 12 are currently researching this. I'm glad you thought of this, but unfortunately, this path is a dead end." Captain Unohana sighed.

Unable to perceive new incantations? Is it because of the Soul King? Ichiro's eyes flickered. It seemed he had stumbled upon some good information...

"No, Captain, this conclusion isn't necessarily true! I'm not sure if we can perceive new incantations, but we can utilize the existing ones."

"The existing incantations?"

"Yes. I analyzed all the incantations below number 60 collected in the school. I found some terms that had different phrasings but similar functions. By separating them, I discovered they could slightly amplify the power of all Kido. Then there were some terms with special meanings..."

"Wait, let's stop the lecture here for today. We'll continue next weekend. Ichiro, come with me." Before the excited Ichiro could finish, Unohana cut him off, ending the lesson early and leading him deep into the barracks.