Bleach : Lustful Shinigami

Chapter 12: Sparring



Retsu Unohana smiled and nodded, as if the chilling aura that had made people feel as if they were falling into an icy hell had nothing to do with her.

"Very good, teacher likes obedient children like Aozaki Mahiru the most. Come stand here!"

She stepped back, leaving a space for Aozaki Mahiru.

Fortunately, the so-called assistance merely involved demonstrating the learned content, with Retsu Unohana analyzing and explaining the key points of each movement as he performed them.

Under the guidance of Retsu Unohana, the students rose one after another, following Mahiru in wielding their bamboo swords.

In this life, Mahiru had practiced Kendo since childhood.

After arriving in Soul Society, he not only used Kendo to train his body but also killed people with his swordsmanship, so his basic sword moves were very proficient.

In fact, he thought that if Retsu Unohana had come to Central Spirit Arts Academy to teach Healing Technique instead of Kendo this time, it would have been even better.

After all, the Fourth Division, as the medical Squad, had the most female members among the Gotei 13, and even serving as a seated officer there would make life quite comfortable.

Unfortunately, Healing Technique classes wouldn't start until next semester, and he didn't know what his talent in that area was like.

If he had talent, he would have to practice diligently.

Retsu Unohana glanced at the Kendo of the other students, and finally her gaze returned to Aozaki Mahiru, never leaving him again.

"Retsu Unohana, Kuchiki-sensei only taught us this much. Can I go back now?" Mahiru sheathed his sword, bowing respectfully.

"..."

Mahiru's respectful attitude surprised Retsu Unohana slightly.

But the more he acted this way, the less she wanted to let go of this genius so easily, even feeling an urge to bully him.

" Aozaki Mahiru, you did very well."

"However, I believe your swordsmanship still needs improvement. How about this, we can spar to find out where the problems lie."

"This can also help other students discover their shortcomings."

Before Mahiru could react, Retsu Unohana had already straightened up and raised the bamboo sword in her hand.

"But you are a captain…"

"We will only use the swordsmanship you have learned, without spiritual pressure."

Mahiru sighed, knowing that it was unavoidable; if he didn't satisfy this woman, she wouldn't give up.

The moment he picked up the sword, his aura suddenly changed, instantly reverting to the boss of Karakura District.

In Retsu Unohana's eyes, he was like a drawn treasure sword, its sharpness fully revealed.

Their clothes fluttered, and the outdoor breeze made the windows creak.

"Kainomide Luan, do you think Aozaki Mahiru can win?"

A young student asked Kainomide Luan, who had his arms crossed.

Luan, who had put away his bamboo sword, sneered and did not reply.

Winning? That possibility doesn't exist.

More accurately, it should be how badly this so-called number one genius of the Central Spirit Arts Academy would be crushed.

Mahiru held the sword with both hands, its tip pointed at Retsu Unohana's throat, his eyes fixed on hers.

In his opinion, Retsu Unohana's one-handed sword stance was full of flaws, but he knew it was all an illusion.

As a master of Kendo, Retsu Unohana was proficient in all schools of swordsmanship in Soul Society, integrating various techniques, so changing sword moves was not difficult.

On the contrary, Aozaki Mahiru's rigid sword moves were truly inferior.

After two or three seconds of eye contact, Retsu Unohana suddenly moved.

She stomped on the floor, instantly appearing in front of Aozaki Mahiru, and struck downwards.

"Clang!"

Aozaki Mahiru's knees slightly lowered, his entire body tensed, and he held the bamboo sword diagonally in front of him, the two swords clashing with a loud sound.

"Whoosh!"

As the bamboo sword was withdrawn, Retsu Unohana swung her arm and body, followed by a continuous combo of straight cuts, thrusts, and upward scoops.

Amazing strength propelled the bamboo sword, leaving afterimages in the air as it slashed towards Mahiru, attacking him at an incredibly fast speed.

Mahiru retreated while continuously blocking from various directions.

For a moment, cracking and popping sounds continuously echoed in the Kido Field.

Sword shadows were like a strong wind and sudden rain, continuous and relentless.

The students watching from the edge of the Kido Field collectively gasped, feeling a blur before their eyes, completely unable to discern where the sword came from or how it was blocked.

In less than ten seconds, the two had exchanged dozens of blows.

Unlike modern Kendo, the Zan Dao practiced by Shinigami is entirely for practical combat.

Every strike delivered is aimed directly at the opponent's vital points.

When students sparred in Zan Dao class, various accidents often occurred.

Even with protective gear during sparring, many students still got injured and were sent to the infirmary after the practice.

With Retsu Unohana's strength, such an accident naturally wouldn't happen.

But today, she didn't care if such an accident would occur.

Aside from Kirinjii Tenjiro, who joined the Zero Division, she was the most proficient in Healing Technique in Soul Society.

Mere superficial wounds could be healed with ease.

Seeing Aozaki Mahiru easily block the first wave of attacks and even counterattack, Retsu Unohana nodded almost imperceptibly.

Although she held back a little, it had to be said that Aozaki Mahiru's fundamentals were very solid, and he worked quite hard on Zan Dao cultivation; it was evident he had killed before.

It would be great if he could maintain this effort.

Retsu Unohana raised the corner of her mouth, feeling delighted.

Since that's the case, as a Kendo teacher, it wouldn't be too much to test the limits of her student, would it?

In a blink of an eye, she covered a distance of several meters, instantly appearing before Mahiru again, the tip of her sword piercing towards the latter's head with unstoppable force.

There was not a single superfluous movement, embodying her power to the extreme!

Seeing Mahiru's seemingly unresponsive and dazed expression before her attack, Retsu Unohana felt a bit disappointed.

After all, he couldn't compare to that child.

She could already imagine the ugly scene of Mahiru being struck by her sword and then falling to the ground, unconscious.

What a pity.

The sword plunged straight in, accurately striking Mahiru's forehead, which was covered by his headgear, causing waves of white air to ripple outwards.

But the disappointment on Retsu Unohana's face vanished instantly.

What a good child!

Not far away, the students who had excitedly stood up, ready to carry Mahiru to the infirmary at any moment, were also stunned on the spot.

Matsumoto Rangiku and Ichimaru Gin sighed, and what met their eyes was Mahiru's slightly helpless face.

He held the sword hilt with one hand and the blade with the other, holding the bamboo sword diagonally in front of his forehead, blocking this powerful blow.

Retsu Unohana's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a faint smile.

" Aozaki Mahiru, you still have strength left, don't you? Teacher is very pleased!"

Saying that, Retsu Unohana swung her bamboo sword again, pressing forward, her strength increasing by a few more points.

Aozaki Mahiru wanted to slap himself; he should have just lain down and surrendered earlier.

Now Retsu Unohana's attacks were both fast and fierce; a slight lapse in attention could mean being bedridden for several days.

The students in the Kido Field became tense, as it was clear the two were fighting with real intent.

Matsumoto Rangiku and Ichimaru Gin frowned slightly.

As individuals from Rukongai, they had also participated in battles, and the current intensity was clearly aimed at taking a life.

If Retsu Unohana didn't control her strength, she could seriously injure Aozaki Mahiru.

"Clang, clang, clang, clang!"

Their swords continuously swung, neither showing any intention of stopping.

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