Death: Captain Millennium

Lin Yu sat leisurely on a chair beside him, holding a glass of wine in his hand, looking ahead with a smile. He said softly, "Hey, just like that, hold on, don't move."

Not far away, a young figure stood there, his body tense and his clothes drenched in sweat, yet he still struggled to maintain a specific posture. Kuchiki Hibiki couldn't help but complain, "Master, I've been holding this position for almost half a day."

Lin Yu smiled gently and comforted, "Just hold on a little longer. Although your current strength is strong enough, your foundation is still a little lacking. What we have to do now is to make up for your foundation so that you can go further." After that, he raised his glass and took a sip.

Xianghe took a deep breath and continued to grit his teeth, enduring the fatigue and discomfort in his body. He knew he had to persevere, because only in this way could he truly improve his strength.

Lin Yu looked at Xianghe's determined expression and nodded secretly in his heart. He is still quite persevering. He has persisted for so long and seems to be working harder than I did before.

Lin Yu put down his glass, stood up, and walked to Xianghe's side. He carefully observed Xianghe's movements and helped him adjust his posture from time to time.

Time passed by, and the sun gradually set. However, Xianghe gritted his teeth and tried to maintain a stable posture. Finally, when the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, Lin Yu nodded with satisfaction.

"That's all for today."

Xianghe breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Lin Yu gratefully, then sat down to rest.

"Master, I feel like I'm exhausted. My hands and feet are numb from just standing there motionless."

"Star Shelter"

Lin Yu pressed his Zanpakuto against Kuchiki Hibiki's body. With the blessing of the power of the stars, the fatigue in Hibiki's body was swept away.

"Well"

Feeling refreshed all over, Xianghe couldn't help but groan, "Master, I have to say, your ability is really abnormal. It's a good helper for long-term battles. Now my body is not tired anymore, but my heart is exhausted."

"I'm giving you a buff," Lin Yu patted his shoulder and encouraged him, "You're definitely tired, physically or mentally. You have to choose one."

"Continue tomorrow." Lin Yu said lightly.

"Ah?" Xianghe's face was full of bitterness. "Master, please at least let me rest for a day."

"No!" Lin Yu refused bluntly, "Practicing is like rowing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. You dare to say you are tired today, and you dare to ask for a day off tomorrow! That's too much."

Xianghe gritted his teeth, knowing that Lin Yu was right, "Okay, Master, I understand."

Lin Yu smiled with satisfaction, "This is my good apprentice. Go back and rest early. I will teach you something new tomorrow."

At night, Xianghe lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Although his body was tired, his heart was still heavy.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. After an early breakfast, Xianghe couldn't wait to rush to the 7th Division again. He was full of anticipation, and his steps were brisk, as if something important was waiting for him.

Upon entering the gate of the 7th Division, Xianghe saw Bayunsai busy in the captain's office. He looked around, anxiously searching for his master, but he was nowhere to be seen. So he asked curiously, "Master's wife, where is my master?"

Bayunzhai stopped what he was doing and replied with a smile, "Your master, that lazy pig, is still sleeping in bed! He's always like this, it's really a headache. But why did you come so early today?"

Xianghe said excitedly: "Master told me yesterday that he would teach me some new things today. I was so looking forward to it that I rushed here early in the morning." His eyes were shining with desire and excitement.

Bayunzhai smiled and shook her head, turned around, made a cup of hot tea and handed it to Xianghe, saying, "Have a cup of tea first, I'll go drag that lazy guy out of bed." After that, she quickly walked towards the inner room, ready to wake up Lin Yu who was still sleeping.

Xianghe took the cup, blew on it gently, and took a sip of the hot tea. The fragrance of the tea permeated his body, and the warm liquid slid down his throat, bringing a sense of peace. However, the anticipation within him didn't diminish, but instead intensified.

Bayunzhai grabbed Lin Yu's ear and said, "Lazy pig, Xianghe is here, why don't you get up quickly?"

"It hurts, it hurts," Lin Yu grimaced in pain. "Really? Why did you come so early? It's very rude to disturb someone's sleep."

"You said you wanted to teach him something new, otherwise why would Xianghe come so early? Why aren't you getting up yet?"

Lin Yu got up reluctantly. "Oh, I shouldn't have accepted a disciple if I had known. I can't even sleep in."

Soon, at the 7th Division training ground...

"Xianghe, today I will teach you the art of beheading." Lin Yu said to Xiu Mu Xianghe.

"The killing technique? Is it the sword technique created by you, Master? But the killing technique passed down in my Kuchiki family is also very powerful!" Kuchiki Xianghe asked doubtfully.

"Swordsmanship? Why would you learn that?" Lin Yu rolled his eyes. "I have to say you're just as naive as I was when I was young. I once asked Captain Yamamoto the same question, and he answered me the same way."

"Xianghe, do you know why I want you to learn how to hold a knife?" Lin Yu asked seriously.

Kuchiki Hibiki shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

"I won't say much. I'll demonstrate it to you. With your talent, you'll understand it at a glance. Pay attention and concentrate." Lin Yu put away his lazy look, stood with the knife, drew the knife, slashed, and put the knife away. The whole set of movements was smooth and flowing.

"It was so fast that I almost didn't see the movement of Master's sword. Moreover, when he drew his sword just now, I felt like I was facing a ferocious beast from ancient times. No matter how I dodged, I would be hit by the sword." After watching Lin Yu's attack, Xiumu Xianghe fell into deep thought.

Lin Yu walked to the sidelines and ate the loving breakfast that Bayunzhai prepared for him. "Think about it slowly, and tell me when you figure it out."

Before Lin Yu finished his breakfast, Xianghe spoke up, "Master, I understand."

"Then you say it and I listen."

"You asked me to practice the sword-holding posture so that I could build up momentum. The use of spiritual pressure combined with momentum can put the opponent into a situation where he can't move. The mind moves as he wishes, and the man and the sword become one. No matter what the opponent is like, one sword is enough, and one sword is just one slash. So there is no need to learn sword techniques at all." Kuchiki Hibiki expressed his understanding of the sword.

"I truly do not live up to your reputation as a genius. Let me give you a quote that Captain Yamamoto gave me."

"Swordsmanship only affects the speed of your slashing. What an inconvenience that is."

Today's learning goal is, "Swing the knife... a thousand times."

Lin Yu remembered that the captain had treated him in the same way before, and now he was using it on Xianghe, which felt really good.