I'm really not the number one slacker in Soul Society.

Yixin grabbed Mizhen's hand and shook it up and down: "Please, come and help me."

"help?"

"The students kept pestering me to teach them." Isshin put his arm around Mima's shoulder and whispered, "I originally came to give the teachers a message...you should know what it is, but when I was about to leave, I was surrounded by a few familiar students who insisted that I teach them...but how would I know anything about that?"

Mima raised an eyebrow: "Then just refuse."

"The younger generation is so diligent in their studies, how could I, as the captain of the Gotei 13, possibly refuse such a disappointing thing..." Isshin sighed, "Fifth Seat Watanabe, please, help me, I will kneel down and thank you afterwards."

Your captain's dignity is even weaker than Harumi in front of Lisa...

“…That’s really unnecessary.” Mi Zhen chuckled dryly. “But I’m not cut out to be a lecturer either. Aren’t you making things difficult for me?”

"I'm not asking you to give a theoretical lecture." Yixin gestured with his hands a couple of times. "We'll just have a little fight to show the students something cool."

Mima slowly typed out a question mark: "Make me, a mere fifth seat holder, fight against you, the captain?"

“I’ve heard from the head of the Kyoraku Band that you’re very good at Kido,” Isshin said. “Kido has amazing visual effects, and my Shingetsu is about the same. We don’t need to fight for real; we just need to put on a cool performance to satisfy the students.”

“In that case…” Mima glanced back.

Seeing the students' expectant faces, he nodded with difficulty, "Alright."

Preface withdrawn.

Today is not a nostalgic occasion at all.

..........................................

"Everyone, this is the current fifth seat of the Eighth Division, Watanabe Yama."

After Yama agreed, Isshin immediately pulled him over to the central courtyard and introduced him to a group of students with sparkling eyes: "Although Watanabe, the fifth seat, is not a member of the Kido Clan, his Kido skills are extremely proficient. Even among the Gotei 13, he would be among the top."

The students believed him on the spot after being praised by a captain. Several of the bolder ones surrounded him and flattered him, trying to make this lazy bum sound like he was the best in the world. This made Mima even have the illusion that he could kill Aizen with a single blow.

But think about it.

Most of the students at the Shinigami Academy are from poor families who came from Rukongai. To them, even a formal Shinigami is a big shot with an aura of glory, let alone the captain and the seat officer.

Their mentality was basically the same as that of netizens who saw the rich guy; they all became repeating machines, begging to be taken along.

The fact that a monster like Aizen only appears once every few years is not a good reference point; the average level in the academy is basically what we see right now.

Of course, they aren't always this brave.

The captain most often seen by the students was actually Old Man Shan, but basically no one dared to pester that god-like figure by asking to be taken along, let alone a notorious guy like Gui Yancheng. Only well-known good-natured people like Yixin and Fuzhuo received such a welcoming welcome.

Moreover, when the former appeared, most of those who surrounded him were women.

This is one of the drawbacks of the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy not having an age limit.

This is no kindergarten. Most of the students have been thoroughly exposed to the harsh realities of society before they even enter school. They drive incredibly fast, almost knowing more than Mi Zhen, a modern person.

Then look at Isshin's tags: Captain, Single, Head of a Noble Family.

All I can say is that I understand everything.

"...Captain Shiba, don't be like that." Mima sighed and said in a low voice, "I'm not as amazing as you make me out to be."

"Huh?" Ichishin asked in surprise, "But those are the exact words of the Kyoraku band leader!"

"Ah this..."

Mi Zhen's lips twitched a few times, and she retreated in defeat, clutching her forehead.

It's normal for team leaders to brag about how awesome their own team members are when they get together, and Chunshui is especially good at it. But who would have thought that an honest guy like Yixin would actually take it seriously?

"Watanabe, Fifth Seat, may I ask you for the secret to releasing the Red Fire Cannon?"

"Watanabe, Fifth Seat, what insights have you gained from studying the art of binding?"

"Watanabe, the fifth seat, could you please offer your guidance...?"

"Watanabe's fifth seat..."

Overwhelmed by a multitude of questions, Mima could only cast a pleading look at Isshin.

Damn it, why did I even go in here!

"...Ahem."

Isshin released a little spiritual pressure, causing the chattering students to fall silent.

"Everyone, the Seireitei has not been peaceful these past few days. Watanabe and I, the fifth seat, are carrying many missions, so we cannot answer all your questions." Isshin clenched his fist and said, "But Watanabe and I will team up to bring you a simulated battle to demonstrate the true abilities of Shinigami, including Kido and Zanpakuto release."

After he finished speaking, the crowd was silent for two seconds, and then immediately erupted in thunderous cheers.

Because it was too noisy, Mima couldn't hear what they were saying clearly. She only saw Isshin give a couple of instructions, and then everyone made way for the academy's open-air martial arts arena.

Yixin took the lead and walked forward, while Mizhen shrugged and followed behind.

..........................................

The news that the captain of the 10th Division was going to conduct martial arts training at the academy spread quickly throughout the school. When Mima arrived at the training ground with Isshin, it was quickly surrounded by a huge crowd.

Even several classes that were in session skipped class, with teachers and students alike rushing over to watch.

In less than ten minutes, the training ground, which is the size of a football field, was packed with more than two thousand people, comparable to a large-scale event.

Although I have no interest in making such a pointless spectacle, things have come to this point, and there's no turning back now.

Mi Zhen looked around the audience and quickly spotted some familiar faces mixed in, including several of his former classmates and teachers.

...They really love making a scene.

He sighed, stood at opposite ends of the training ground with Isshin, drew his sword, shrugged, and said, "I look forward to your guidance, Captain Shiba."

"Alright!" Isshin said loudly and energetically, "I also look forward to your guidance, Fifth Seat Watanabe!"

The next moment, two powerful spiritual pressures (for the students) erupted rapidly within the training ground.

"Burn, Shan Yue!" Isshin shouted, releasing his Zanpakuto in a terrifying manner. Rising red flames ignited on his sword, illuminating the entire training ground by several degrees. The sight was incredibly imposing, causing the students to gasp in surprise.

"..."

Mima suppressed the twitching at the corner of his mouth, raised his hand, and began to chant the Demonic Path with the same imposing manner.

"You ruler! Masks of flesh and blood, all things, soaring wings, things bearing the name of humanity—"

The first half is a familiar formula for many, but the second half has been slightly modified:

"Scorching heat and strife, truth and temperance, surge southward across the sea, beyond the wall of unknowable dreams, we stride forward! We stand atop it!"

As a result, many students figured out the trick.

"What's going on... Why did Watanabe, the fifth seat, insert the Azure Fire Drop into the incantation of the Red Fire Cannon?"

"...The teacher taught me! This is called 'overlapping incantation,' which allows you to release two different types of demonic energy simultaneously!"

Such earnest explanations almost made Mi Zhen lose her composure.

He hadn't chanted when releasing demons below number sixty for a long time, and he almost stumbled over his tongue while reciting this passage.

But at least he managed to read it out completely.

After finishing the incantation, Mima raised his hand and shot out two Kido flames, one red and one blue, towards Isshin, who deliberately didn't use Shunpo and charged straight at him head-on.

Considering visual appeal, Mi Zhen deliberately made the special effects of these two breakthroughs more dazzling, ensuring that the sound and light effects during the explosions would be at their peak.

Yixin clearly understood as well, so he stopped halfway through his charge, raised his sword and made two feints, then shouted.

"Crescent Moon Chong!"

Flames, as freehand as ink splashes, flowed from the blade of the Blade of the Moon, transforming into a slash of light that met Mi Zhen's Crimson Fire Cannon and Azure Fire Fall. The two visually stunning skills collided, exploding into a dazzling display of fire in mid-air in the arena.

A strong wind is blowing!

The students were stunned by the powerful force and then immediately cheered enthusiastically.

Mima: "..."

Isshin: "..."

Although the performance wasn't very heartfelt, as long as the students enjoyed it, it was a success.

Isshin and Mima exchanged a glance and continued their tacit acting.

"The fifty-fourth chapter of Breaking the Way: Wasted Flame!"

"Crescent Moon Chong!"

"Beast bones scattered everywhere! (omitted) The sound of spears clashing echoed throughout the Void City! Hado #63: Thunder Roar Cannon!"

"Crescent Moon Sky Slash!!"

"Your Majesty! (omitted) Hakudo No. 73: Twin Lotus Azure Flame Fall!"

"Crescent Moon Celestial!!!"

Chapter 88: The Uninvited Guest Who Sneaked In

After his sixth Hado was also shattered by Isshin's Getsuga Tenshou, Mima's expression became subtle.

All you can do besides Crescent Moon Strike is... It seems this one trick that works forever is a family heirloom...

That's not how you act. Just shouting slogans makes it look unrealistic. Since the goal is for the students to stab their butts with knives, it should be made more elaborate. I even made the Ghost Path look like too much paint. Just leaving it there like a crescent moon doesn't look good.

—Although he really wanted to complain, the students in the stands seemed to be having a great time, so he didn't say anything more.

How should I put it... there's a strange sense of disappointment.

Half an hour ago, I had a real man's 1v1 battle with the future strongest Kenpachi... Oh right, the Ryugetsu clone is a female version.

But it didn't really matter. In any case, that battle was incredibly intense and a matter of life and death. If he had cut a few more centimeters, he could have sent the person to their death. Even if Kenpachi had adapted to the defensive power of the Void Barrier a few seconds faster, he could have forced Kenpachi to use his spiritual pressure on "misalignment" and thus seize the opportunity to win.

But now this...

It's just advanced child's play.

Because of his depleted spiritual pressure, Yama is basically just a figurehead now. His Kido attacks only look powerful, but their actual power is only half-baked. Fortunately, Isshin noticed this, and Getsuga Tenshou became more and more gorgeous with each attack, but its power decreased. Especially the last one, which was half the height of the training ground when stood upright, and the spiritual pressure value was frighteningly high. Yama could stand in it and take a bath.

The kind that won't even tear your clothes.

However, this pretend play was certainly meaningful.

Why choose this incredibly stressful time when the students could do the task anytime?