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"Eighth level Reiatsu."

The Shinigami in charge of maintaining order couldn't help but be stunned when the results of the detection device appeared.

Azrael had chosen the eighth level after careful consideration. As everyone knew, the fighting power of the Shinigami increased exponentially with the release of Zanpakutō. Reiatsu levels eighteen to six represented ordinary officers. Five to four were vice-captains, and three and above were captains.

Perhaps in future peaceful times, Yoriichi's talent would be considered genius-level, but compared to certain monsters, it would pale in comparison.

However, given the current talent shortage, someone with an eighth-level initial reiatsu was definitely a hot commodity.

Therefore, someone immediately went to inform the dean.

At that time, the Dean of the Shin'ō Academy was Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, the founder of both the Gotei 13 and the Academy itself.

"Tsugikuni Yoriichi, huh?" Upon hearing the name, the then middle-aged Yamamoto immediately remembered what a certain woman had told him.

"Just handle it normally," Yamamoto ordered. The mental pressure of the eighth level alone wasn't worth his personal attention.

After all, he had seen geniuses achieve bankai in a single month.

Thus, Yoriichi successfully entered the Utan'ō Academy and became a Shinigami apprentice.

In the days that followed, Yoriichi experienced a rare period of relative peace.

During this time, the academy concentrated on teaching the four basic skills: Zanjutsu (swordsmanship), Hakuda (hand-to-hand combat), Hohō (footwork) and Kidō (spiritual energy control).

Zanjutsu, or swordsmanship, came naturally to Yoriichi, a master swordsman. It served mainly to refine his existing experience.

Hakuda, also called close combat, was a physical technique. For the Shinigami, who were outside the Second Division, it wasn't particularly important. Yoriichi studied diligently, but only reached a sufficient level.

Hohō is the high-speed movement technique called Shunpo. Yoriichi found this skill easy.

Only Kidō, the special spiritual arts, presented real difficulties. Despite his best efforts, Yoriichi could only learn a few low-level spells.

Azrael felt somewhat helpless. After all, he had concentrated on Yoriichi's swordsmanship and hadn't invested in magical materials.

Time passed, and Yoriichi finally had the opportunity to acquire the basic power of a Shinigami - the Asauchi.

The Asauchi was a nameless Zanpakutō that was temporarily loaned during the Academy years and officially awarded upon joining a division.

Under the guidance of his teacher, Yoriichi performed his first Jinzen meditation.

Unfortunately, he gained nothing.

Days passed and Yoriichi's progress towards Shikai remained at zero.

Until one day, the black-haired woman who had previously called herself Unohana Yachiru came calling again.

"Captain Unohana!" Unohana simply nodded indifferently at the respectful yet fearful greeting of the academy teacher and summoned Yoriichi to the kendo dojo.

After injuring Yoriichi once more, Unohana didn't leave immediately. Instead, she said: "You're too weak now."

"Can you really find your wife like this?"

Yoriichi, lying on the ground, was dazed by her words.

Although this injury was much more serious than before, he was lucky to be at the Academy.

Under Kidō's healing treatment, Yoriichi recovered quickly.

That night, he entered Jinzen meditation again.

And this time he finally received an answer.

"Burn away all evil and incinerate everything!"

"Nichirin!"

It was a fire-type Zanpakutō, the same type as Captain-Commander Yamamoto's.

Its release alone was enough to burn down the entire building.

Fortunately, the Academy didn't hold him responsible.

As a result of his successful shikai, Yoriichi was able to graduate from the academy early.

When choosing a division, Yoriichi chose the Fifth Division - the Rescue Squad - under the cold gaze of the Eleventh Division's captain, Unohana Yachiru.

Due to vacancies and his ability to perform Shikai, he was given the third seat when he joined the Fifth Division.

Having written this far, Azrael felt he had reached the limit of the materials he had provided.

With a sigh of relief, he waited for the final judgement of the mysterious room.

After a while, he returned to reality and saw the Yoriichi map floating in front of him with its transformed appearance. His heart finally calmed down.

[Fifth Division, Third Seat: Tsugikuni Yoriichi]

Rank: Bronze

Quality: Red

Category: Biological

Skills:

[Red Blade].

[Kidō]: Can use Kidō numbered 10 and below.

[Shunpo]: Reduces friction and air resistance through spiritual particle recoil, allowing for fast linear movement.

[Sun Breathing Style]: After joining the Soul Society, Yoriichi trained in the West 80th District and at the Academy, developing the Sun Breathing Style.

[Transparent World]: Upon entering the Transparent World, movement prediction and dodging speed are greatly improved, and the flow of spiritual particles becomes clearly visible.

[Zanpakutō Shikai]: Through a special incantation, Yoriichi can perform an initial release of his power.

Traits:

[Demon Slayer Mark]: Can greatly increase physical abilities. [Soul Reaper]: Greatly increases the damage dealt to Spirit-type demons.

Introduction: A demon hunter who fell into the afterlife and is now living a second life.

Bonds: When appearing with Kokushibō, activates the Brotherly Bond effect. When it appears with the Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni series, it activates the First Gotei 13 effect. When it appears with the [Unohana Yachiru] series, it activates the [Great Villain] effect.

Azrael silently examined the transformed Yoriichi card. Compared to his Black Iron-level version, the difference was earth-shattering.

Firstly, he gained several essential Shinigami skills and traits. He also had many more potential connections.

Secondly, Sun Breathing evolved into Sun Breathing Style, and Transparent World underwent subtle refinements.

Most importantly, Yoriichi could now perform Shikai.

Upon realising this, Azrael immediately summoned the upgraded Yoriichi.

The figure that appeared before him had changed dramatically. His original red haori with black lining had become a plain black Shinigami uniform.

Azrael's attention was drawn to Yoriichi's Zanpakutō, which looked no different from an ordinary weapon.

Truth be told, the Soul Reapers were the most stylish of the great powers. After all, fashion had a direct effect on combat effectiveness.