Death: Captain Millennium

"I heard that the captain-in-chief was chasing you all the way with his Zanpakuto today. What did you do to anger the captain-in-chief so much?" Bayunzhai asked impatiently when he saw Lin Yu who had just returned to the 8th Division.

"Stop talking. The captain made me practice slashing. I had to swing the sword a thousand times. He said if I swung one less time, I would run around the first platoon ten times. Otherwise, he would teach me a lesson. You all know what happened next."

"Lin Yu, you are famous now. Now almost the whole Soul Society knows that there is a young Shinigami being chased by the captain with a knife." Bayunzhai covered his mouth and laughed.

"Are all the Shinigami so leisurely? It's only been half a day and the news has spread throughout the Soul Society. I have to say that news spreads really fast."

"After a tiring day, it would be nice to have a hot pot meal and a drink."

"Hot pot? What is that? Is it delicious?" When Bayunzhai heard the word 'hot pot', his glasses lit up. It turned out that Captain Bayunzhai was a foodie!

"Captain, don't you know how to eat it? Hot pot is a way of eating in my hometown. That taste, wow. I really miss it."

Seeing Bayunzhai's eyes shining and his saliva almost flowing out, Lin Yu decided to show off.

"Then please ask Captain Bayunzhai to prepare the ingredients and tools I need so I can show them to you."

"Tu tu tu tu~"

The hot pot finally boiled.

"Lin Yu, are you sure this tastes good? Look at the red color in the pot, it's almost all chili peppers and red oil. It looks very spicy." Bayunzhai looked distrustful.

"Believe me, Captain, this is delicious! Since it's your first time eating it, I'll make you a dipping sauce." He poured some sesame oil into the bowl of Bayunzhai. (Sesame oil is enough for hot pot dipping; the original flavor is the best!)

"Huhuhu~"

"Although this hot pot is very spicy, it tastes really good!" Bayunzhai picked up the dishes from the pot so quickly that his hands almost left afterimages.

"Captain, slow down, slow down, no one is competing with you."

"Burp~" After finishing their hot pot, the two people leaned back in their chairs and touched their stomachs.

"It feels so good to be full!" Lin Yu looked satisfied.

"Thank you for the treat, I will eat here again next time!" Bayunzhai was also very satisfied.

"By the way, Captain, you haven't told me the principle of Zanpakuto yet!" Lin Yu remembered the important matter.

"The shape, state, and abilities of a Zanpakutō are forged from the souls of the Shinigami themselves. A Shinigami gains power by knowing the name of the Zanpakutō bestowed upon them and by engaging in a spiritual dialogue with it. This is their Zanpakutō."

The one you're holding is also a Zanpakutō. Each blade has its own name. During battle, the Shinigami can call upon the name of their blade to unleash it, unleashing even greater power. When a Zanpakutō kills a Hollow, the Hollow is purified and restored to its original form (the blade should be inserted into the Hollow's head). It's important to note that each Zanpakutō possesses its own soul, mind, and personality; don't think of it as simply a weapon.

"What is the principle behind Zanpakutō Shikai?"

"Well... Zanpakutō's Shikai actually awakens the power within the sword, allowing it to be better controlled by the user, thereby unleashing greater power. Of course, each Zanpakutō's Shikai method and ability are unique," Bayunsai explained seriously.

"So that's how it is. Then how can I achieve the first release?" Lin Yu asked anxiously.

"This requires you to constantly practice and comprehend. Only when you truly understand your Zanpakutō and establish a deep connection with it can you successfully perform the Shikai. However, this is a long process and you cannot be impatient for quick success." Bayunsai said earnestly.

"I understand, Captain. I will try my best!" Lin Yu's eyes were firm.

"What about Bankai?"

"Don't be too ambitious. Wait until you've mastered the Shikai first."

"Captain, after saying so much, I still want to know how to improve my spiritual pressure? Although I now have a sixth-level spiritual pressure, I am still a rookie!" Lin Yu urgently wants to know how to improve spiritual pressure.

"Are you a genius or an idiot? The improvement of spiritual pressure is achieved by practicing Zanpakuto." Bayunsai looked at Lin Yu with disgust.

"Ah! I thought there were special training techniques for increasing spiritual pressure."

"Okay, let me first explain how to connect with your Zanpakutō. As I said earlier, you need to communicate with your Zanpakutō and learn its name. Only then can you transform Asauchi into a Zanpakutō and harness its power.

To successfully connect and communicate with your Zanpakutō, you must practice "tōzen," or meditation. This is accomplished by placing your Zanpakutō between your legs and assuming a sitting position.

In this way, one can align one's own thoughts with the Zanpakutō and gradually achieve the goal of communicating with the Zanpakutō. However, this process is very time-consuming. Usually, it may take up to ten days, half a month or even longer to complete a sword Zen training.

During the period of sword meditation, the Shinigami must devote themselves completely to it, eliminating external distractions and distractions. Only when the mind is completely calm can they better resonate with their Zanpakutō. This not only tests the Shinigami's perseverance and patience, but also requires them to possess a high level of concentration.

During meditation, the Shinigami senses a mysterious and powerful force. This force originates from the Zanpakutō itself, but it is not simply a weapon, but a being with its own consciousness and soul. Therefore, establishing a good communication with the Zanpakutō is crucial for a successful Shinigami.

Of course, sword Zen training is not something that can be achieved overnight; it requires continuous accumulation and persistence. Each practice is a challenge and improvement to oneself. Only after long-term efforts can one truly master the skills of communicating with the Zanpakutō and thus unleash its maximum potential.

In short, sword Zen training is a long and arduous task, but as long as you persevere, your strength and spiritual pressure will increase.

"Captain, can I ask how long it took you to establish communication with your Zanpakuto?" Lin Yu asked curiously. He knew that it took a certain amount of time for each Shinigami to establish a connection with his Zanpakuto, but he didn't know exactly how long it would take.

"As for me..." Bayunzhai raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a smug smile, "It only took me half a month to communicate with my Zanpakuto at first and then I knew its name. Isn't that amazing!" She proudly puffed out her plump breasts, as if showing her strength to Lin Yu.

Lin Yu looked at Bayunzhai in surprise, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "So that's how it is. It only took the captain half a month to establish communication with the Zanpakutō. This speed is too fast!"

"Okay, okay! It's late today, so let's stop here. Go back and rest. You still have to continue training tomorrow. I will guide you in practicing your Zanpakuto when you come back." Bayunsai started to drive people away.

"Captain, I'll take my leave now."

Lying on his bed, Lin Yu reviewed today's practice of Zanpakutō and his understanding of Zanpakutō, and slowly fell asleep.

In his dream, Lin Yu arrived at a palace. The layout of the palace was identical to that of Chinese palaces, with dragons and phoenixes carved on the pillars, and the entire palace was filled with a sense of vicissitudes. In the main hall sat a man in purple, gentle as jade, but his face was unclear. He seemed to say something to Lin Yu, but he heard nothing. Before Lin Yu could ask, the man in purple picked up the wine glass on the table, raised it to him from a distance, and then drank it all in one gulp!