Two Hundred Years of Making Empty Promises / Training Results ...

With each battle, his strength steadily improved, eventually reaching a level where he could barely contend with Captain-level.

His potential seems inexhaustible.

I wonder if his father has that ability.

At that moment, Shunsui Kyōraku, using his sword as a crutch, limped over. "Teacher, aren't you being too biased? Why did you hit me so hard, but only flicked Ukitake's forehead?"

"He's so frail, what if I accidentally kill him?" Yamabuki Chidori glared at Shunsui Kyōraku.

Despite his chronic illness, Jūshirō Ukitake's body is not as fragile as one might imagine. He possesses the Soul King's Right Arm, so he is unlikely to die unless he does something reckless.

"Alright, you carry Shiba Isshin on your back, let's go back. Tonight I'll develop a special training program specifically for you guys, and tomorrow I'll show you what Hell is like! Hehehe!" Yamabuki Chidori let out a lewd laugh.

Chapter 124: Two Hundred Years of Professional Pie-in-the-Sky

Shiba Isshin woke up the next morning, drawn by the aroma of food.

As a married man, cooking skills are naturally a must for Yamabuki Chidori, and he and Unohana have a very clear division of labor.

In the morning Yamabuki Chidori makes breakfast; in the evening, the Unohana is responsible for making dinner because she gets home early; and everyone eats lunch at the team's restaurant.

Yamabuki Chidori is cooking porridge. Last night, on her way back, she casually hunted a wild boar, carefully picked out a piece of lean meat, cut it into strips, and marinated it overnight with cooking wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch. The next morning, when she was cooking porridge, she put the meat strips into the porridge, along with two finely chopped preserved Century Egg. A bowl of fragrant preserved egg Century Egg was ready.

Meanwhile, Yamabuki Chidori brought flour from various places, added a few eggs to the flour and stirred it well. She then diced the marinated meat and added it to the batter, fryed lard in a pan, added some finely chopped scallions, and baked out golden-brown meat patties.

The three little ones were lying next to each other, drooling.

Life should be lived to the fullest, and men should treat themselves well too.

Each person received a bowl of steaming hot Century Egg preserved egg and lean pork, along with a few golden-brown meat patties, and a glass of Wine that had been chilled the night before.

A perfect breakfast is laid out before you.

Shiba Isshin said, somewhat incredulously, "I thought someone as important as you wouldn't cook for yourself."

"Food you cook yourself tastes the best; you'll understand that later." Yamabuki Chidori took a bite of the small meat pie; it was golden and crispy, leaving a lingering fragrance on her lips and teeth.

"I've developed a special training plan for the three of you. There's a saying called 'teaching according to aptitude.' Everyone has different strengths, and if you can bring out your talents, you're sure to succeed." Yamabuki Chidori took a sip of the preserved Century Egg; it was a little hot.

"First, Ukitake, your strength is that your attributes are very well-rounded, but your biggest weakness is your lack of stamina. Moreover, your body is quite special, so you can't improve your stamina through training. Therefore, when fighting enemies, try to avoid close combat, as this will consume a lot of your stamina."

"Then what fighting style should I adopt?" Ukitake asked.

"Of course, it's Kidō. It's Kidō as the main focus, with swordsmanship and footwork as secondary techniques. Moreover, Sōgyo no Kotowari can absorb Kidō and reflect it back, maximizing your magic defense. During this time, I will train you in Kidō," Yamabuki Chidori said.

He then turned to Shunsui Kyōraku: "Your sword abilities are very strong; you can create all sorts of rules, making you unpredictable in battle. But remember, if an enemy ignores your Zanpakuto abilities or has stronger rule-making abilities than you, your situation will become dangerous. Although your swordsmanship and Reiatsu are not weak, it will be difficult to deal with enemies of the same level with just these, so I will be strengthening your physical fitness and swordsmanship training during this period."

Finally, it was Shiba Isshin's turn.

"Your training method is rather unique; I'll tell you more after we finish eating," Yamabuki Chidori said.

Shiba Isshin getting increasingly aroused by this endless dangling of tension. "Can't you just tell me directly? Why are you being so secretive?"

Do you important figures always like to only say half of what you mean? To hide half of what you mean?

After the four of them finished breakfast, Yamabuki Chidori led Shiba Isshin to the back mountain.

"Look over there, what is that?" Yamabuki Chidori pointed towards the jungle. Shiba Isshin looked and found that the area was bare with no trees, only a rock the size of a small hill.

"Is there a problem with just one stone?" Shiba Isshin asked.

"The training task I'm giving you is very simple. If you can split this rock in one stroke before the special training ends, then you've successfully completed the training," Yamabuki Chidori said with a smile.

Shiba Isshin turned green.

This rock is over twenty meters tall, and judging from its material, it's extremely hard granite. Split this rock in half with a knife? Are you sure you're not kidding? How is that even possible?

Yamabuki Chidori seemed to sense Shiba Isshin's doubts, turned and walked deeper into the forest, casually drawing her Zanpakuto.

Shiba Isshin discovered another rock in the jungle, but it was only about ten meters high and less than half the size of his.

"Is this supposed to be a demonstration of how to split a rock?" Shiba Isshin asked skeptically. Even if he could split this ten-meter-long rock, it would already be quite an achievement.

Yamabuki Chidori did not unleash her Zanpakuto. She raised the sword above her head with one hand, and silver Reiatsu condensed on the blade. With a casual swing, the silver sword light flashed, and the Sword Pressure directly crushed the trees on both sides, forming a violent hurricane.

"Is this some kind of Sword Pressure? Are you kidding me?" Shiba Isshin protecting his face to avoid being hit by the flying rocks.

Everyone experiences the Sword Pressure, but the intensity varies.

A powerful Sword Pressure can split Mountain Splitter and shatter rocks, while a weak Sword Pressure can't even kill an ant.

When the silver light dissipated, Shiba Isshin look at the ten-meter-tall rock, which had been neatly split in two, the cut extremely smooth, almost like a mirror.

But that's not even the most outrageous part!

Shiba Isshin swallowed hard. Behind the boulder was a hill that was neither too big nor too small.

At this moment, the mountain had been vertically severed by the Sword Pressure, even revealing its interior.

"Oh dear! My Reiatsu has been increasing a bit too quickly lately, and it's been a little difficult to control. If it were before, it probably wouldn't have affected the peaks behind." Yamabuki Chidori waved the sword in her hand.

Shiba Isshin, his face blank, suddenly walked over and grabbed Yamabuki Chidori's collar.

"Tell me the truth, you're not a Shinigami, are you? You're definitely not a Shinigami, right? How could a Shinigami do something like this! You didn't even release your Zanpakuto, yet that casual slash directly changed the terrain? That's too outrageous!" Shiba Isshin kept shaking Yamabuki Chidori's shoulders.

"What are you talking about? I'm a legitimate Shinigami, I just have a slightly stronger Reiatsu than you." Yamabuki Chidori gestured with her thumb and forefinger.

Shiba Isshin felt as if there was a galaxy separating his thumb and forefinger!

The Captain Commander is indeed very strong, but could he have so easily cleaved Duan Shan without unleashing his Zanpakuto? Shiba Isshin didn't know.

Compared to that, he felt that the rock didn't seem that big, and if he put in some effort, splitting it in half shouldn't be a problem.

"Young man, now that you've realized your shortcomings, strive to become stronger. As long as you're willing to work hard, you'll definitely reach my level. I believe in you! Let me know in advance what you want for lunch; we don't have much else, but the food is very plentiful," Yamabuki Chidori said with a smile.

"Whatever!" Shiba Isshin's eyes hardened as he turned and drew his sword at the boulder.

Chapter 125: Training Results

"Chicken soup is here!"

It was dinnertime again, Yamabuki Chidori volunteered to cook a stewed wild pheasant. The aroma filled the room. Shunsui Kyōraku secretly replaced his tea with Wine. How could he not have a drink in this situation?

Jūshirō Ukitake sat obediently to the side, waiting for the meal to be served.

Only Shiba Isshin felt completely weak and his hands were numb. He had been chopping rocks all day. These rocks were not only large but also extremely hard. After chopping for a whole day, his knife was almost broken and his hands were almost useless, but he still hadn't managed to split the rock in half.

Could I really be like that monster, able to Mountain Splitter with a single, casual strike?

That's probably unlikely, isn't it?

"Just focus on your meal and don't think about anything else. How about trying my chicken soup?" Yamabuki Chidori said as she tore a thigh off a chicken.

When chicken soup is made using ordinary methods, the fat from the chicken will seep into the soup, making the chicken meat tasteless. However, the wild pheasant is marinated with special spices beforehand by Yamabuki Chidori, resulting in a soup that is not only delicious but also makes the chicken meat more tender and flavorful.

Four grown men could easily finish a chicken, and soon the soup and chicken were all gone. Shunsui Kyōraku patted his stomach with great satisfaction. Lately, he had been feeling warm and comfortable all over after every meal, and his Reiatsu had been increasing without him even realizing it.

This wasn't just his hallucination; the other two people had the same experience.

Little did they know, this was a cooking method that Yamabuki Chidori learned from Kirimaru Tsukishima. It allowed her to infuse her Reiatsu into the dishes, so that those who ate them could not only recover their lost Reiatsu, but also subtly enhance their own Reiatsu.

Moreover, this method of improvement is relatively gentle and will not cause side effects.

After finishing his meal, Shiba Isshin didn't say a word, picked up his knife and went out again, intending to continue chopping rocks, but was grabbed back by Yamabuki Chidori.

"Where are you going? Didn't I tell you to rest?" Yamabuki Chidori said.

Shiba Isshin chuckled dryly, "I just wanted to be more diligent, didn't I?"

"You've already reached your training limit for today. Continuing to train will only ruin your body. Rest properly when you need to rest, and train properly when you need to train. Don't think about anything else," Yamabuki Chidori said.

Shiba Isshin awkwardly.

Effort must be directed; if the direction is wrong, no matter how hard you try, you will only stagnate or even regress.

The increase in Reiatsu must be gradual.

Moreover, the reason why Kurosaki Ichigo was able to challenge the Captain in just over a month was not because he grew rapidly in that month, but because his potential was extremely high. All he had to do was constantly rediscover himself in battle, nothing more.

But everyone else started their training from scratch, so the two sides cannot be compared.

After finishing his meal, Shiba Isshin at the moonlight, wondering, "Can I really become stronger this way? It doesn't seem very reliable! Will it even work?"

Yamabuki Chidori reached out and flicked him on the forehead.

"Who cares if it succeeds or fails? Success or failure is determined by fate. Once you decide to do something, do it wholeheartedly. Even if you fail, you will still gain something," Yamabuki Chidori said with a smile.

Hearing this most unreliable man say the most reliable things, Shiba Isshin felt like he didn't even recognize him anymore.

How could this man possibly become reliable?

That makes sense, though. If you want to do something, just go for it. Constantly worrying about success or failure will only become a burden.

Shiba Isshin patted his face, ready to go back to sleep, and plan to continue chopping stones tomorrow.

Time passed day by day.

Shiba Isshin's growth rate far exceeded Yamabuki Chidori's imagination; it was as if she saw a new Shiba Isshin every day.

He already possessed the strength of Seated Officer, and with Yamabuki Chidori constantly using her Reiatsu to help the three of them grow, their progress was even faster.

Two or three months ago, Shunsui Kyōraku was only at the level of 3rd Seat, but after this period of training, he has completely reached the level of Lieutenant.

The same goes for Jūshirō Ukitake; he has already reached the level of Lieutenant.

But Shiba Isshin's growth rate far exceeded that of the two of them. In just one month, Shiba Isshin spent every day chopping stones, feeling like he was in unbearable pain.

But gradually, he became familiar with this feeling.

In extreme pain and torment, he had only one thought each day: when could he cut the stone in front of him?

Day after day, a month passed like this.

"This is the last day. You don't have to do anything today. The three of you can go out and have some fun! Be careful!" said Yamabuki Chidori.

After a month of training, Shiba Isshin's strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and he has already surpassed the Lieutenant. However, the three of them have never fought, so it is impossible to judge who is stronger in a real fight.

Shiba Isshin stood before that giant rock for the last time.

This rock is over twenty meters high and extremely hard; even a strong chop will only leave a white mark.

After a month of relentless hacking, the stone is covered with many deep and shallow knife marks.

"Isshin, what's wrong?" Ukitake asked.

"You two go down the mountain first, I'll fly up right away," Shiba Isshin with a hearty laugh.

The three of them got along surprisingly well.

After Shunsui Kyōraku and Ukitake left, Shiba Isshin drew his sword from the stone for the last time.

"I'll just make one cut! After that, do whatever you want!" Shiba Isshin felt incredibly relaxed, and gently raised his Zanpakuto with both hands.

The next second, the blade fell.

Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake had arrived at the town at the foot of the mountain, ready to have some drinks and relax, when they saw Shiba Isshin running over happily.

"Where shall we go? It's my treat today," Shiba Isshin a smile.

Shunsui Kyōraku adjusted his straw hat. "Of course, we need to find a place to drink. It would be even better if we could have a few pretty young ladies with us."

Jūshirō Ukitake gave a helpless smile, and the three boys happily went off to play.

In front of that twenty-meter-high rock, Yamabuki Chidori stood there, gently stroking the boulder that had been severed by a single stroke.

The stone was split diagonally, with burn marks at the break. The powerful Reiatsu not only cut the stone in half, but also cleanly severed a row of trees behind it.

"This kid! His growth rate is a bit beyond my expectations!" Yamabuki Chidori muttered to herself. "But it's good, growing up early means I can relax for a few years sooner! Damn it, I don't even know if anyone will help me with my work this month! I'll have to work overtime when I get back..."

Chapter 126: The Peaceful Life of the Fourth Division

The group returned to Seireitei. Yamabuki Chidori gave Shunsui Kyōraku and Ukitake a break, letting them relax on their own, while she herself took Shiba Isshin to the Fourth Division.

"Didn't you say you wanted to join the Fourth Division? Go for it! The Fourth Division is the easiest to join; you can join just by applying," Yamabuki Chidori said.

Shiba Isshin when the other party actually let him join the Fourth Division. He could finally relax and slack off without any worries.

The joining process was very simple. With the help of Yamabuki Chidori and Unohana, everything went smoothly. From now on, Shiba Isshin is a member of the Fourth Division.

After joining the Fourth Division, there is a lot to learn, especially various kinds of first aid knowledge.