Kido itself was difficult to learn, and mastering it was even harder.
It was like machining in the real world.
Grinding out a hammer made you a machinist, and forging precision aircraft parts also made you a machinist. The tools were the same, but the difference in skill created worlds apart in results.
Yamabuki Chidori used Kido on the fish that kept cursing! Under Tenjirō Kirinji's astonished gaze, the wounds on the fish steadily shrank until they were completely healed!
Tenjirō Kirinji suddenly flew into a rage, grabbed Yamabuki Chidori by the clothes, and shouted, "Are you screwing with me, brat? You learned Kido before, didn't you?"
"I'm innocent! I really don't know what Kido is! Today was my first time encountering it!" Yamabuki Chidori raised a French military salute.
Tenjirō Kirinji had known Yamabuki Chidori for some time, and he knew in his heart that the other man was not lying.
Could there really be a genius in this world?
He had learned everything just by watching Kido once?
How was that possible?
"Fine, then I'll teach you more precise Kido!" Tenjirō Kirinji shouted. Whether this brat was fooling him or not, he would know after trying.
"The human body has many tissues: blood vessels, nerves, meridians, and so on. An ordinary blade wound only damages the skin, muscles, and blood vessels, and the most basic Kido repairs those damaged tissues. But what if the nerves and blood vessels have already died? This is my original Kido, capable of repairing completely necrotic nerves and blood vessels. If you can learn it within one day, I'll give you my title as a miracle doctor." Tenjirō Kirinji brought over a torch.
However, a fish's memory only lasted seven seconds.
It only remembered that it had apparently gone through something life-or-death just now, but it could not remember exactly what had happened.
Tenjirō Kirinji directly put the fish over the fire to roast.
"Smells great!" Yamabuki Chidori said.
Fish: You're amazing. You're so noble!
In the end, one side of the fish had been roasted half-cooked. Its nerves and blood vessels had completely died, and under such circumstances, ordinary Kido could not heal it at all.
"Watch carefully." Tenjirō Kirinji activated Advanced Kido, restoring the nerves and blood vessels damaged by the flames one by one. Even the fish scales returned to normal. After ten minutes of emergency treatment, the half-roasted fish was once again lively and kicking!
I'm alive again! As expected, I'm the Child of Destiny in this world!
"Well? If there's anything you don't understand, ask! You have one day!" Tenjirō Kirinji said.
After watching it once, Yamabuki Chidori had already fully grasped how to use this Kido. Repairing damaged nerves required extremely precise control over Reiatsu. Perfect—I was exceptionally precise in controlling Reiatsu.
Yamabuki Chidori put the fish back over the fire!
Fish: This must be a trial God has given me. I have to hold on! As long as I survive, I'll become stronger!
After it was roasted half-cooked, Yamabuki Chidori activated Advanced Kido and repaired every nerve and blood vessel in the fish's body.
Tenjirō Kirinji's expression turned incredibly ugly. Now he was certain: the other man had not learned Kido before. He really was a genius!
This was fucking unreasonable!
Why did a monster like this exist in the world?
Just five minutes later, the fish was lively and kicking again as it returned to the water.
As expected, this fish is the Child of Destiny. I can't die no matter what! Hahaha! I'm going to rule the world and dominate everything!
"I refuse to accept this." Tenjirō Kirinji said with a dark expression. "Actually, I have another move. When a living creature is on the verge of death, its entire immune system is destroyed, all its systems are close to collapse, its internal organs are damaged, and its bones are broken! Its brain cells lack blood supply. How would you deal with that? Even if you can repair completely necrotic nerves and blood vessels, you still can't guarantee that you can save someone with one foot already in Hell, can you? I have one final move! Ultimate Kido!"
Tenjirō Kirinji scooped up the fish and sent the knife in his hand flying up and down. The fish was nearly turned into sashimi, and in the end, its brain was stabbed too!
"I don't believe you can learn the Ultimate Kido I created. It consumes a huge amount of your own Reiatsu, but it is an efficient and rapid healing technique without any side effects!" Tenjirō Kirinji activated Ultimate Kido. The fish, which was nearly at its last breath, regenerated all its muscles and brain cells, while its necrotic nerves and blood vessels were replaced. In just one minute, it was lively and kicking again.
I'm alive again!
"If you can learn Ultimate Kido within seven days, I'll fucking become your disciple!" Tenjirō Kirinji's expression had already twisted.
He did not believe such a genius existed in this world!
Yamabuki Chidori silently took out the fish, tossed it into the air, and drew his sword to stab wildly. In the end, the fish became sashimi once more.
"Ultimate Kido: Heal."
A Tune for Heaven
Reiatsu emitted a jade-green glow!
The fish, which had been sliced down to its bones, rapidly regrew its muscles. Its nerves and blood vessels were reconstructed, and even the fatal injury in its brain was fully repaired!
The entire process took around thirty seconds.
Tenjirō Kirinji stood there blankly.
"Am I dreaming? How could someone like this possibly exist in the world? Seriously, dreaming here in broad daylight..." Tenjirō Kirinji looked up at the sky. It had taken him twenty years to invent Ultimate Kido, then another twenty years to perfect the technique.
Yet this young man before him had learned it in one minute!
Absurd!
Fish: I really came back to life again? Child of Destiny? I am Heaven itself! I am God! Destroy the Three Realms!
"Let's stew this fish!" Yamabuki Chidori said.
"Hmph, don't think I'll be happy just because you're treating me to fish. Add more vinegar," Tenjirō Kirinji said coldly.
"Sure! Delia, come help out!"
Fish: ???
The two ate fresh fish while discussing medical matters.
"Don't think learning Kido makes you a doctor! To become an outstanding doctor, you must understand medical theory and pharmacology. Since you want to learn, start learning how to identify herbs with me tomorrow. Many illnesses are not suitable for treatment with Kido and need to be slowly nursed with medicinal herbs!" Tenjirō Kirinji decided to just go with the flow. Since Yamabuki Chidori wanted to learn, he would teach him everything.
"Mm!" Yamabuki Chidori put the fish head into his bowl and ate with great relish.
They would never forget this fish's contribution to the Soul Society!
"This fish is delicious. I'll treat you to hot pot another day!" Yamabuki Chidori said.
"Hm? What's hot pot?" Tenjirō Kirinji asked.
"You don't know what hot pot is... Right, at this point in time, hot pot doesn't exist yet. And neither do chili peppers... Wait, I possess knowledge from a thousand years in the future. Why don't I use that knowledge to make money?" Yamabuki Chidori seemed to have found the doorway to a new world.
Any animal had one thing it could not avoid: eating.
Ordinary people, Soul Reapers, nobles!
Who could go without food?
In an era that did not even have hot pot, why could he not use these things to make money?
Of course, now was not the time.
That damned Yhwach could come at any moment. He had to wait until after the war ended and the Soul Society was completely stabilized before starting his grand money-making plan.
"You'll know what it is when I treat you another day!" Yamabuki Chidori said, then placed the meatiest piece into Delia's bowl. She was so thin; she should eat more meat!
After the meal, Yamabuki Chidori went to find Captain Commander Yamamoto. Old Man had said he would teach him Hakuda.
"Captain Commander, I'm here!" Yamabuki Chidori first poked his head in, saw that the Captain Commander was practicing calligraphy, and only then approached Yamamoto.
"Didn't you say you were going to study medicine?"
"Mm, I've mastered it and returned!"
"How did it go?" Yamamoto asked.
"As long as someone isn't dead, I can find a way to save them!" Yamabuki Chidori answered honestly.
Yamamoto smiled and shook his head. Young people! They loved to brag, but it was nothing serious.
"Alright, go change into a training uniform. I'll teach you Hakuda, and while I'm at it, I'll give you some guidance on your swordsmanship," Yamamoto said.
After changing clothes, the two came to the training hall.
Yamabuki Chidori had little experience with unarmed combat.
"Attack me!" Yamamoto crooked a finger.
Old Man, aren't you underestimating me a little too much?
Although Yamabuki Chidori was not proficient in fist-and-foot combat, he could incorporate swordsmanship into his punches and kicks. He stomped down, Flash Stepped in front of Yamamoto, and threw a punch right at the Captain Commander's face!
He did not dare hold back with this punch and used all his strength!
He also knew that his little tricks could not hurt the Captain Commander.
The Captain Commander raised his arms to shield his head.
Yamabuki Chidori's punch struck the Captain Commander's arms, and it felt like he had hit an iron mountain. They did not budge at all.
"That's it? You never practiced hand-to-hand combat before, did you? Remember, before learning to hit people, learn how to take a hit. Protecting your head is extremely important. Raising both arms like this can protect not only your head, but also your chest. Leave gaps between your arms so you can observe your opponent's movements at all times and prepare to counterattack!" Yamamoto tirelessly instructed him. "Now attack me and see if you can break my defense!"
Hearing the Captain Commander say that, Yamabuki Chidori stopped being polite. He would vent all his resentment over overtime on the Captain Commander!
"ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!"
Yamabuki Chidori used both fists and feet. Though he had never learned boxing, the strength of a Lieutenant was there for all to see. His attacks were incredibly fast, his fists and kicks blurring together, yet even so, the Captain Commander stood immovable as a mountain. No matter how he attacked, he could not break through the Captain Commander's defense!
"Attacking like this only wastes your stamina! Rather than wasting energy on useless attacks, find your opponent's opening and strike with certainty!" After saying that, Yamamoto suddenly threw a punch. "Single Bone!!!"
That punch instantly broke through Yamabuki Chidori's flashy barrage of fists and kicks and slammed into his chest!
Clang clang clang clang clang!
Clang clang clang clang!
A tune for Heaven immediately began playing in Yamabuki Chidori's mind!
Jesus, Satan, the Ten Yama Kings, Kṣitigarbha, Houtu, Anubis, Izanami...
One figure after another appeared before him, all smiling and waving at him!
Thud!
Yamabuki Chidori lay flat on the ground, feeling that one of his ribs had been broken!
"Ah! I forgot to hold back! Are you alright?" Yamamoto asked.
"I-I'm fine! Just one broken bone. I'll set it back myself." Yamabuki Chidori activated Kido and healed his injury.
"Hm? I didn't expect your Kido to have reached such a level! Not bad. In that case, I won't have to worry about injuring you! This time, you defend while I attack!" Yamamoto said.
Yamabuki Chidori's entire body stiffened. Should I not have revealed my Kido so early?
Captain Commander wouldn't use this as an excuse to beat me up, would he?
He guessed right!
Yamamoto was like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, throwing a punch at Yamabuki Chidori's head. Yamabuki Chidori copied Yamamoto's earlier posture, shielding his head with both hands and blocking Yamamoto's punch with his arms!
"So heavy!!!"
The instant they made contact, Yamabuki Chidori felt that it was not a human fist at all. It was a hammer of the same size!
The enormous force made him stagger back two steps, but before he could recover, Yamamoto's other fist came up in a vicious uppercut that slammed into his abdomen!
"Puh! Cough cough cough!"
Yamabuki Chidori was nearly sent to the afterlife by that punch!
"You absolutely cannot focus on only one point. Observe every movement your enemy makes, including their footwork! Otherwise, you'll suffer badly! Hurry and heal your injuries, then continue!" Yamamoto said with a stern expression.
Can I quit already?
What Does It Mean That the Capable Must Do More?
"No slacking! Get up! On the battlefield, enemies won't give you time to rest." Yamamoto gave Yamabuki Chidori no chance to catch his breath, throwing an uppercut at his stomach.
With no other choice, Yamabuki Chidori could only use the legendary secret technique, Lazy Donkey Roll!
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