I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

The captains who had completed their Bankai training were fine; their compatibility with their Zanpakuto had reached an extremely high level, allowing them to launch their Zanpakuto directly into Shikai without calling out its name.

However, those who have not yet completed their Bankai training cannot even unleash their Zanpakuto if their manifested Zanpakuto goes berserk and does not respond to them.

In other words, if a Shinigami who has used the Transcendental Body to train for Bankai cannot complete the training of Bankai within three days, they will no longer be able to use their Shikai.

Yoruichi was puzzled because, given Kisuke Urahara's abilities, it was impossible for him to create a gadget with such severe side effects.

If a Transcendent Body without side effects has a practicality of 100, then a Transcendent Body with this side effect has a practicality of less than 1.

Not everyone has the courage to gamble everything for this final leap forward.

Furthermore, even if they had the courage, they might not have the strength to subdue the Zanpakuto within three days.

This creates a paradox.

A person who can subdue a materialized Zanpakuto within three days does not need to use the Transcendental Body technique. They can materialize the Zanpakuto themselves, gradually strengthen themselves, subdue their own Zanpakuto, and achieve Bankai.

Those who cannot subdue their Zanpakuto within three days and use the Tenshintai will ultimately only suffer a significant loss of power, unable to even perform Shikai.

In other words, this Transcendent Body can only be used by geniuses who possess enormous potential but do not want to waste time cultivating Bankai.

"Ha, you saw right through me, Yoruichi."

After making a face at Yoruichi with a grin, Kisuke Urahara said seriously, "I did it on purpose."

As a researcher, Kisuke Urahara was born with a thirst for the unknown.

However, the more he learned, the more confused he became.

This period was also the most confusing time for Kisuke Urahara.

With this mindset, the things that Kisuke Urahara invented and created were things that seemed very useful, like the Transcendental Body, but were actually not very useful.

As Kisuke Urahara's childhood friend, Yoruichi Shihouin naturally knew about Kisuke Urahara's current state.

However, she didn't say anything, but simply stayed quietly by Urahara Kisuke's side.

"Let's go, Yoruichi-san. If I remember correctly, today is the vice-captain's challenge, isn't it?"

"Okay, let's go see if this little guy has the ability to match his courage..."

……

Hundreds of people had already gathered at the training ground of the Second Division.

After three days of publicity, everyone knows that Erin, who has recently gained fame in the Second Division, has challenged the vice-captain, Ōmaeda Kinosugu.

Speaking of which, the Second Division's Seat Officer Challenge takes place every few years, but the Vice-Captain's Challenge hasn't happened for nearly two hundred years.

This is not only due to the Shihōin family's trust in the Ōmaeda family, but also because Ōmaeda Kinosuke's strength is enough to overwhelm most people.

It can be said that, apart from Yoruichi and Kisuke Urahara, the strongest member of the entire Second Division is Noriyuki Omaeda.

Standing in the very center of the training field, Erin closed his eyes and concentrated.

If the vice-captain of the Second Division were Kisuke Urahara, he wouldn't even consider challenging him.

After all, in this world, perhaps no one understands that man better than him.

However, Erin doesn't think he'll lose if it's just about Noriyuki Omaeda.

"Hey, hey, hey, is it you little brat who wants to challenge me?"

Just as Erin closed his eyes to rest, a deep voice rang out behind him.

When Erin opened his eyes, he felt as if he were shrouded in a huge shadow.

Looking up slightly, Erin saw the man who was several feet taller than him.

With his brown, frizzy hair, nearly three-meter height, and enormous body that was even fatter than the average person, he exuded a powerful aura of pressure.

The current vice-captain of the Second Division—Kinosugu Omaeda!

"Ah, it's me. I look forward to your guidance, Vice Captain Ōmaeda."

"Hahaha, little guy, you're pretty good, you have guts and guts!"

To Erin's surprise, when faced with his challenge and desire to take his vice-captain position, Ōmaeda Kinoshita did not speak ill of him, but instead happily patted Erin on the shoulder.

"As your seniors, what makes us happiest is seeing you juniors surpass us."

"Little guy, I admire you."

"After this battle, win or lose, I'll treat you to drinks!"

After saying that, Ōmaeda Kinoshita laughed and walked past Erin to the opposite side of Erin.

However, after passing Erin, a serious expression immediately appeared on Ōmaeda Kinosugu's face.

This kid is something else!

Chapter 12 The challenge begins

Ōmaeda Kinosuke is the head of the Ōmaeda family, a lower-ranking noble family.

At the beginning of the Seireitei, the Ōmaeda family was just an ordinary family.

However, after the birth of Ōmaeda Kinosuke, the Ōmaeda family underwent tremendous changes.

Firstly, it is naturally due to the exceptional talent of Ōmaeda Kinosuke, who graduated from the Shinigami Academy with outstanding grades.

Secondly, after joining the Second Division, Ōmaeda Kinosuke directly used his family's resources to pledge allegiance to the Shihōin family. He used the Ōmaeda family's centuries-old business channels to do his best to assist the Shihōin family and became a retainer of the Shihōin family. Under the Shihōin family's management, the Ōmaeda family became a lower-ranking noble family.

Thirdly, Ōmaeda Kinoko's personal strength has grown very quickly. In less than a hundred years, he has become Shihōin Senhi's right-hand man and the vice-captain of the second division.

After Shihouin Senki stepped down, Ōmaeda Kinosuke continued to serve Shihouin Yoruichi.

Even though Kisuke Urahara's strength surpassed that of Kinosugu Ōmaeda, Yoruichi Shihōin did not remove Kinosugu Ōmaeda from his position as vice-captain.

Of course, this was partly due to Kisuke Urahara's reluctance.

However, nearly two hundred years in the position of vice-captain did not make Ōmaeda Kinosuke arrogant.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that these two hundred years have allowed Ōmaeda Kinosuke to fully recognize his own limits.

To date, Ōmaeda Kinosuke has absolutely no clue about the materialization of Zanpakuto.

A hundred years ago, his spiritual pressure also stopped increasing, and there was no hope of him achieving Bankai.

I estimate that he will retire in a few decades.

Before this, Ōmaeda Kōnosuke wanted to pave the way for his son.

This young fellow named Erin is not old, I heard he's not even forty yet, but he already has quite a reputation, and is a target worth investing in.

After learning that Erin wanted to challenge him, Noriyuki Ōmaeda valued Erin even more.

To challenge the vice-captain, one must be either an idiot or someone who has already completed the first stage of Zanpakuto release, and whose Zanpakuto is also very powerful.

If the Zanpakuto's power is not strong, even the position of a seated official is in danger.

If before meeting Erin, Ōmaeda Kōnosuke still had the idea of ​​holding back and giving Erin a dignified appearance, then after actually meeting Erin, Ōmaeda Kōnosuke felt that if he didn't give it his all, he would probably be the one who ended up in a dignified situation.

Having served as a Grim Reaper for over three hundred years, Noriyuki Ōmaeda hasn't made much progress in other areas, but his eyesight is exceptional.

In Erin, Ōmaeda Kinosugu could vaguely sense the aura of Lord Senhi, Lord Yoruichi, and that Third Seat Urahara Kisuke.

And those three...

Good heavens, could it be that this Erin...?

Thinking of this, Ōmaeda Kōnosuke almost faltered in his forward steps.

However, having seen his share of big events, Noriyuki Ōmaeda quickly adjusted his mindset.

After walking ten meters in front of Erin, Ōmaeda Kinoshita turned around, crossed his arms, and waited quietly with Erin for Captain Yoruichi's arrival.

When the others in the training field saw Noriyuki Omaeda arrive, they all fell silent and quietly watched the two of them.

We didn't keep everyone waiting any longer.

After a gust of wind, Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara appeared between Erin and Inosuke Omaeda.

"Lord Yoruichi."

"Lord Yoruichi."

Everyone, including Erin, bowed to Yoruichi Shihouin.

"Haha, looks like we're not too late."

After laughing heartily with his hands on his hips, Yoru looked at Erin and Ōmaeda Kinoshita with a serious expression: "Erin, I'm asking you again, do you want to continue the challenge?"

"Lord Yoruichi, I choose to take on the challenge."

"Very well, then good luck."

"I hereby declare that the challenge between Second Division member Erin and Vice-Captain Ōmaeda Kinosuke shall now begin!"

"call out!"

After saying this, Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara flashed and instantly moved outside the training field, leaving the open space to Erin and Noriyuki Omaeda.

"Vice Captain Ōmaeda, please guide me!"

As the challenger, Erin was the first to draw his Zanpakuto.

"what?"

Upon seeing Erin's Zanpakuto, Ōmaeda Kinoshita's expression became even more serious. He dared not be careless in the slightest and instantly drew his own Zanpakuto.

The Zanpakuto abilities of Shinigami are incredibly diverse, but before they are unleashed, everyone's Zanpakuto forms are quite similar.

However, the Zanpakuto in Erin's hand actually gave people a feeling of "ancient" and "broken".

The blade is worn and tattered, with a chipped edge...

If it weren't for this serious battle, everyone would probably laugh at Erin's Zanpakuto.

However, in such a battle scene, the members of the Second Division would not underestimate Erin or think that Erin's Zanpakuto was broken.

More likely, Erin's Zanpakuto possesses some special ability, which is why it appears so damaged.

"bring it on!"

"Aha!"