He's Still a Kid, Hurry Up and Pick on Him, Hahaha / What the Hell Do You Call a Genius?

"Aizen, right!" Shunsui Kyōraku walked up to Aizen, a full head taller than the boy before him. "Aizen, I have a question for you: would you like to join the 8th Division? To become my subordinate?"

The Teacher on the podium almost choked on his food.

Why would the Captain of the 8th Division invite the student who ranked last in his class to join his team?

Indeed, the world of those at the top is beyond the comprehension of someone like me, a Teacher.

A hint of surprise flashed in Aizen's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "Excuse me, Captain, why did you invite me to join the 8th Division? I don't believe I currently possess the ability to become a full-fledged Shinigami."

"That's not what I want to hear. It's your choice: to join or not to join?" Shunsui Kyōraku asked with a smile.

All the students looked at them with curiosity.

What exactly happened?

"I'm sorry, but I think my studies are more important at this stage, so I can't grant your request." Aizen bowed slightly, politely declining the invitation.

He himself didn't understand why he was being targeted by so many important figures on his very first day at the Shino Academy.

In short, this is not a good thing.

Never reveal your true strength before you have become truly powerful.

"You're quite an interesting child indeed. In that case, I won't make things difficult for you." Shunsui Kyōraku subtly probed the other's strength while the two were talking.

His Reiatsu is indeed very weak, barely meeting the entrance requirements. Why is the Old Man so interested in such a boy?

Sure enough, young people and old people think differently.

"Take care, Captain," the Teacher said hurriedly.

Shunsui Kyōraku waved casually and left without haste.

After Shunsui Kyōraku left, the Teacher strode over aggressively. "Aizen... what exactly did you do? You actually got Captain Kyōraku to personally extend an olive branch to you? You weren't just pretending to be weak, were you?"

Aizen smiled bitterly to himself, but his gentle expression remained unchanged. "You personally tested my strength; how could I possibly lie to you?"

"That's true, so why is that?" The Teacher asked curiously. "Never mind, let's not think about that anymore. Now let's begin our first lesson: what is Reiatsu... Now open your textbooks."

Just as the Teacher was about to begin the lesson, a voice interrupted his lecture.

"Excuse me for interrupting." Yamabuki Chidori walked in with Lisa Yadōmaru.

The Teacher saw her parent approaching and swallowed hard. "Principal... is there anything I can help you with?"

With her hands tucked into her sleeves, Yamabuki Chidori smiled and said, "There's a freshman named Aizen Sōsuke? Who is he? Come out here for a moment."

Aizen again?

What major things has this kid done?

On his first day of school, two important figures came looking for him one after the other.

This one is even more of a heavyweight.

Other students were also whispering among themselves.

Some even suspected that this gentle-looking boy might be the illegitimate son of a Great Noble. Helpless, Aizen could only stand up again.

Through their conversation, he already knew that the boy who had been staring at him during his enrollment was the dean of the Shino Academy, a legendary figure in Soul Society.

Aizen simply couldn't understand why such a powerful figure would target him.

"Exist."

Yamabuki Chidori smiled and beckoned to Aizen: "Come out with me for a moment, I have something very important to tell you."

Under the watchful eyes of all his classmates, Aizen could only leave with Yamabuki Chidori.

After leaving the classroom, the two did not linger, but instead went to the playground, where it was very spacious and they would not be overheard while talking.

Although Aizen appeared to be smiling, his mind was racing.

Why would someone of such high status seek me out?

Could it be because my hidden truth was exposed?

That's not that bad!

"What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought." Yamabuki Chidori asked.

Aizen's thoughts were instantly pulled back.

At this point in time, Aizen still seemed very immature, and his mental maturity and strength were far from reaching the level of a top-tier boss in the later stages of the game.

"I was just wondering why you called me out? Is it because my grades are too bad and you want to expel me?" Aizen asked.

Chapter 4: While he's still young, let's bully him quickly, haha!

"You guessed half right. Your grades are indeed too poor; I can't stand it anymore, so I've decided to personally teach you. Aizen, would you like to officially become my disciple?" Yamabuki Chidori went straight to the point.

A flicker of surprise crossed Aizen's eyes.

"This... this is a poor student like me becoming a disciple... this..." Aizen couldn't understand the other person's thoughts.

When important figures take on disciples, they usually choose geniuses. Someone whose grades are the lowest in the class is considered a complete "good-for-nothing."

Why would such a legendary figure accept a good-for-nothing like himself as a disciple?

In an instant, a multitude of possibilities flashed through his mind.

But in the end, he rejected them all one by one.

Human behavior is not difficult to predict, because everyone has ulterior motives. Just as we eat to live and play to have fun, what can such a powerful person possibly gain from me?

You get nothing out of it.

In terms of strength, the opponent could crush me with a single finger.

In terms of strategy, the other party has served as the Chief Strategist for five hundred years and has never made a major mistake in grasping the overall direction.

Could it be that he's lusting after my good looks?

Aizen couldn't help but let his mind wander, because he really couldn't find any other reason.

Aizen neither agreed nor disagreed, but simply watched Yamabuki Chidori quietly.

Since you can't find the answer yourself, then let the other person tell you the answer.

Aizen will not act rashly until he receives a definitive answer.

If you casually agree to something, you might end up getting caught up in some high-level power struggles and end up not even knowing how you died.

The two stared at each other for about five seconds.

Yamabuki Chidori scratched her head helplessly. This child has always been Mind's Eye; is she waiting for an answer from me?

"I think you're quite funny. Is this answer okay?" Yamabuki Chidori asked with a smile.

"Do you think I'm stupid?" Aizen thought to himself. How could he possibly accept me as a disciple for something like this? Is it a joke? Are all you important figures this capricious in your actions?

"I'm sorry, but I'm not talented enough to be your disciple! I'm going back to class now." Aizen bowed slightly and turned to leave.

However, the moment he turned around, a terrifying killing intent like a tsunami erupted from Yamabuki Chidori, Aizen was instantly stunned and froze. He never expected that the other party would dare to make a move in public.

If you kill yourself, there will be hundreds of eyewitnesses.

Doesn't the other party care about reputation and status?

These thoughts flashed through his mind, but in the midst of a life-or-death crisis, he had no time to think and used all his strength to grab Yamabuki Chidori's wrist.

This is the human survival instinct; when faced with danger, one will struggle with all one's might.

However, the moment Aizen turned to attack, the killing intent vanished like a gentle breeze, but Aizen's hand had already grasped the opponent's wrist.

"He clearly possesses the Reiatsu a proper Shinigami, yet during the entrance exam, he suppressed his Reiatsu to the lowest possible level, barely passing all his tests. How could I not be curious about someone like that, right? Aizen Sōsuke?" Yamabuki Chidori looked at the boy before her with a smile, "You're not wondering why I dared to kill someone in public, are you?"

Aizen's smile finally vanished completely.

There's a feeling that I've been completely seen through.

This made him very uncomfortable.

"After I kill you, I'll frame you for treason. Whether anyone believes me or not is irrelevant. In Soul Society, no one dares to question my words." Yamabuki Chidori said, "There's still much for you to learn. How about becoming my disciple? Consider it."

Aizen remained silent.

He was thinking.

Since I've been completely seen through, there's no point in continuing to pretend.

"What do you want to do? Train me into a Death Soldier? To obey your orders? Or is there another purpose? I just want to understand my future destiny before becoming your apprentice," Aizen said.

"No, I already told you the answer from the beginning. Because I find you a very interesting person, and that's the most honest answer. Don't believe me?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

Aizen's eyes narrowed slightly. "Is this guy out of his mind?"

They actually accepted him as a disciple for such a simple reason?

"Besides, I won't restrict your freedom. As long as your actions don't violate the laws of Soul Society, you can do whatever you want. I won't care if you turn the world upside down." Yamabuki Chidori said, "Now, are you going to start calling me Master?"

Aizen a deep breath and obediently called out, "Master."

The Yamabuki Chidori was overjoyed.

It feels like raising a tiger cub; you have to bully it while it's still young, because it'll be too late when it grows up.

"Since you call me Master, from now on I will protect you in Seireitei. You don't need to study at the Shino Academy anymore. That place is for cultivating talents, and you are a genius! That place is not worthy of you. Starting tomorrow, I will personally teach you all kinds of knowledge," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Aizen was a little confused; how did he suddenly find himself with a powerful master?

"Do you have any luggage to pack? Where are you staying now?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

"Living in student dormitories."

"If you want to move out or want a single room, just tell me. Privileges are only privileges when they are used," Yamabuki Chidori said.

"No need, it's quite nice living with my classmates," Aizen said with a smile.

Having a strong backer like this at this stage is pretty good; it allows me to develop my strength cautiously.

"Alright, go back now. I'll come find you tomorrow," said Yamabuki Chidori.

Aizen bowed slightly to Yamabuki Chidori before turning and leaving the playground.

Yamabuki Chidori smiled as she watched Aizen's retreating figure.

This kid is full of Mind's Eye, but he's still too naive.

In a few years, I'm afraid I won't be able to match him in terms of cunning.

But that's what makes it even more interesting.

In just one day, Aizen Sōsuke became the focus of attention at the Shino Academy.

Yamabuki Chidori had never formally accepted any disciples before.

Jūshirō Ukitake and Shunsui Kyōraku were more like "students" than disciples who could pass on their mantle.

Despite having powerful connections, Aizen remained humble yet assertive in his dealings with others, maintaining harmonious and loving relationships with his classmates, earning him widespread popularity.

Yamabuki Chidori Kiri saw all of this. Aizen seemed very gentle to everyone, but in reality, he was extremely cold-hearted.

This is like when everyone else is working hard to graduate, Aizen has already become a full-time employee and started making money.

While others entered the workforce after graduation, Aizen had already amassed a group of powerful subordinates to start his own business, even becoming one of the three strongest companies in the world.

Their perspectives are completely different, how can they possibly work together?

Chapter 5: What the hell calls a genius?

"A Shinigami has four main abilities: Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, and Kidō, Zanpakuto, Flash Step, and Kidō. Mastering any one of these abilities can make you a powerful Shinigami. The best approach is to specialize Hakuda one and use the other three as supplementary skills. Which one do you plan to specialize in?" Yamabuki Chidori was giving Aizen a lesson.

True one-on-one VIP tutoring.

After Shunsui Kyōraku learned about this, he was so jealous he was practically splitting apart.

Although he and Ukitake were both students of Yamabuki Chidori, they ultimately couldn't enjoy the same level of one-on-one tutoring all day long.

After a moment's thought, Aizen immediately gave his answer, "I will master all four of them; none of them will be my weakness."

Is this the confidence of a genius?

Most people don't have that kind of energy.