In Bleach as Gilgamesh

Chapter 70 - Questioning Reality!

Shin'ō Academy.

The spiritual pressure incident caused by Byakuya had gradually subsided.

It calmed quickly, not only due to the teachers' reassurance but also because the students didn't realize that the terrifying spiritual pressure belonged to Byakuya.

By afternoon, the first-year students were brought to the open training ground by the Shunpo instructor for the basic Shunpo course.

Renji, with his carefree personality, had already recovered from the influence of Byakuya.

He had been looking forward to the Shunpo class for a long time.

Not just him, most of the students were eager for the Shunpo class.

After all, who wouldn't dream of soaring through the air using their own power?

Only Rukia kept her head down, showing little interest in the upcoming Shunpo class.

She still hadn't come to terms with the fact that she had a sister who abandoned her when she was just an infant.

Although it's said that belated familial love is worth less than grass, the bond undeniably exists.

For Rukia, who had longed for family from a young age and was still immature, it was difficult to sever this connection decisively.

At that moment, a small hand gently ruffled her hair.

Then, Gilgamesh's tender, soothing voice reached her ears, "Don't be torn in your heart. You can decide everything after meeting Kōga Kuchiki."

"Don't worry, I'll be with you. If you decide not to forgive and acknowledge her, no one can force you."

"Not even the Kuchiki family."

Rukia felt warmth surge through her heart, a sense of unparalleled security enveloping her.

She didn't respond, just nuzzled her head against Gilgamesh's hand like a kitten.

Gilgamesh's words were overheard by the nearby students.

The sheer amount of information in his words made them look at Gilgamesh and Rukia in astonishment.

But when Gilgamesh's crimson eyes glanced their way, they instinctively looked away.

They didn't know why, but those star-like red eyes made them afraid to meet his gaze.

However, their minds were tumultuous, trying to digest the information in Gilgamesh's words.

The Shunpo class began.

The instructor explained the basics of Shunpo, including the conditions for performing it and the basic movements.

Everyone listened attentively.

Only Gilgamesh wasn't paying attention.

Under the illumination of his omniscient star, he had long understood the essence of Shunpo through observing numerous captain-level Shinigami.

In fact, Gilgamesh's understanding of Shunpo surpassed that of the instructor.

Moreover, due to his Heroic Spirit data, despite his young age, his physical condition was already sufficient to perform Shunpo.

For Gilgamesh, the only thing lacking was practice.

While his brain had grasped Shunpo, his body hadn't memorized it. Practice would engrave Shunpo into his body.

After the instructor finished explaining the basics of Shunpo and demonstrated it a few times, he let the students practice on their own, offering help if needed.

The instructor knew that Shunpo also depended on talent.

For those lacking in talent, only more effort and practice could help them master Shunpo quickly.

Soon, the students began practicing Shunpo's basic movements, either alone or in small groups.

Gilgamesh, Renji, and Rukia naturally practiced together.

Yoruichi, in her black cat form, lazily lay on a large rock nearby, basking in the sun and yawning, seemingly ready to fall asleep at any moment.

But her eyes were observing Gilgamesh.

She was curious about how long it would take for him to master Shunpo.

Because she was born into the Shihōin family, Yoruichi had been exposed to Shunpo from a young age.

When she entered the Shin'ō Academy, she had already surpassed all the Shunpo instructors, let alone her peers.

This was part of why she was known as "Flash Goddess Yoruichi."

Yoruichi remembered that once her body met the conditions to perform Shunpo, it took her only half a day to master it.

Of course, this was partly due to her early education in Shunpo, which laid a solid foundation.

Such is the legacy of the Four Great Noble Families.

Watching Gilgamesh seemingly meditating, perhaps digesting Shunpo knowledge, Yoruichi thought to herself, "With his talent, he might take about three days to master Shunpo."

Three days was a conservative estimate.

Though it seemed longer than Yoruichi's half-day, Gilgamesh hadn't had the same foundational training, nor had he studied Shunpo before.

If Gilgamesh could master Shunpo in three days, his talent for it might even surpass Yoruichi's.

Gilgamesh slowly opened his eyes.

He didn't like close combat, so he hadn't paid much attention to Shunpo before.

But his fight with Byakuya had revealed his weakness.

Byakuya's Bakudō hadn't been avoidable; he simply couldn't dodge it.

Gilgamesh realized that if he had mastered Shunpo then, the outcome would have been different.

Under Yoruichi's watchful eyes, Gilgamesh began practicing Shunpo's basic movements.

Initially clumsy, his movements grew smoother with each repetition.

This caught Renji and Rukia's attention.

To them, Gilgamesh's movements seemed increasingly profound, as if they contained some grand truth, making them subconsciously captivated.

Suddenly, with a swoosh, Gilgamesh's figure vanished from his spot.

Renji and Rukia were momentarily stunned, not even realizing his disappearance.

But Yoruichi saw it clearly; Gilgamesh had performed Shunpo.

Though he had only moved a short distance, it was undeniably Shunpo.

Barely ten minutes had passed since Gilgamesh began practicing, and he had already grasped Shunpo!

This reality made Yoruichi question everything.

Renji and Rukia, now aware, looked shocked, their minds full of questions.

'Where did he go? Such a big person, where did he vanish to?'

Meanwhile, on a nearby rooftop, a white figure appeared silently, watching Gilgamesh.

Sensing something, Gilgamesh turned his crimson gaze towards the figure.

Startled, the white figure watched as Gilgamesh's mouth moved, seemingly speaking.

Though too far to hear, the figure read his lips.

"Muramasa!"

Eyes widened in shock.

Hair stood on end.

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