Death: Captain Millennium

"I still haven't succeeded in communicating with my Zanpakuto. I've been practicing sword meditation for several days." Lin Yu felt a little annoyed.

"Take it slow. Sword Zen requires calmness. Your impatient mentality will not lead to success." Bayunzhai comforted Lin Yu.

"Hey! Let's have hot pot first." Ever since Lin Yu made hot pot for Bayunzhai once, Bayunzhai has fallen in love with the dish. He eats it at least four days a week. The spicy hot pot paired with a little wine is truly an enviable lifestyle. Now, all the soldiers in the 8th Squad have this kind of lifestyle, and they are very grateful to Vice Captain Lin Yu for inventing hot pot.

"Cheers!" Lin Yu raised his cup and started drinking with Bayunzhai. "Bayunzhai, when should we have a captains' get-together? It feels so lonely just the two of us eating hotpot. Good food should be shared. Find some time to invite the captain-in-chief and the other squad captains to have hotpot together. I just want to get to know these captains."

"Your suggestion is good. It's time for you to get to know the captains of the other squads. Lin Yu, work hard on your Shikai. When you can succeed, we'll have a social gathering."

During this period, Lin Yu studied Kidō and Hakuto with Captain Yamamoto in the First Division during the day, and returned to the Eighth Division at night to continue practicing Sword Zen. He felt exhausted.

"Let's continue with the sword meditation." Lin Yu entered a state of meditation again. Maybe it was because he had a few drinks today, the sword meditation went particularly smoothly.

"You're finally here!" A voice sounded in Lin Yu's ears.

In a flash, Lin Yu arrived at the palace he saw in his last dream. A man was sitting on the throne in the hall. Lin Yu didn't look closely last time. There were traces of lightning wrapped around the pillars of the hall. The dome of the hall was still transparent. Looking up, he saw stars hanging high above the dome. The man on the throne was dressed in purple, looking extremely mysterious.

This time Lin Yu finally saw the man's face clearly. The man was about thirty years old, with a resolute face. He sat upright on the throne without any movement, but he felt a sense of pressure coming towards him.

"Sit down. Would you like a drink?" The man in purple waved his hand and a table appeared in front of Lin Yu.

"Are you my Zanpakuto?" Lin Yu sat down cross-legged, took a sip from the wine glass and asked.

"Zanpakuto? An interesting name, you might think so. After all, you can use my power." The purple-clothed man considered it for a moment.

"Then I have your approval. Can you tell me your name? With your approval, I can start my transformation, right?" Lin Yu asked anxiously.

"There's no rush for this, Lin Yu, what do you think my power is?" the man in purple asked with a smile.

"Your power? If I'm not mistaken, it should be the power of thunder." Lin Yu looked at the lightning that appeared from time to time in the hall and gave his own answer.

"That's right. I do wield the power of thunder. As for my name," the purple-robed man pondered for a moment, "you can just call me Thunder Emperor."

"What do you mean? Just call you Thunder Emperor. Do you have any other names?" Lin Yu asked Thunder Emperor dissatisfiedly.

"Okay, this communication is over. As for the initial release you mentioned, you will be able to master it after you go out. Go back. If you want to see me again, call my name in your heart, and you will see me again." After saying this, Lei Di drove Lin Yu back.

"Hey! Thunder Emperor, I still have a lot to ask you." Before he finished speaking, Lin Yu returned to reality, "Really, you're so anxious to send me away. Forget it, next time I must ask clearly."

Lin Yu woke up from the sword Zen state and opened his eyes. A flash of lightning flashed in his eyes. The spiritual pressure in his body suddenly skyrocketed from the fifth level to the fourth level, and then from the fourth level to the third level. It was still rising. "No way, this is outrageous. Is my spiritual pressure going to break into the second level?"

Facts proved that Lin Yu had overthought. When his spiritual pressure reached the third level peak, it gradually stabilized and stopped.

When Lin Yu's spiritual pressure was climbing crazily, Bayunzhai immediately rushed into Lin Yu's room, "Lin Yu, have you mastered the Shikai? Did your spiritual pressure dissipate after the Shikai just now?"

"No, I did learn Shikai, but I haven't released my Zanpakutō yet. It was my own spiritual pressure that increased just now."

After listening to Lin Yu, Bayunzhai had a look of astonishment, "You are kidding! You are saying that you have reached the third level peak before releasing your Zanpakutō's spiritual pressure. You are a monster, right? This is really too depressing."

"You said you have mastered the Shikai, then show me your Shikai. I want to know how outrageous your spiritual pressure will be after you perform the Shikai." Bayunzhai couldn't wait to let Lin Yu perform the Shikai as soon as possible.

After Lin Yu followed Bayunzhai to the 8th Division's training ground...

"Under the starry sky, thunder shakes the nine heavens. The divine thunder of the sky slays gods and exterminates demons. Release it, Thunder Emperor Sword!" As Lin Yu recited the words of liberation of Zanpakuto, the appearance of the Zanpakuto in his hand also changed. The Zanpakuto turned into an ancient Chinese long sword. The sword body was a deep purple, and there were patterns of lightning engraved on the sword body, flashing with silver-purple light.

The hilt is made of star meteorite and is inlaid with a thunder stone that can gather the power of thunder and lightning. A mysterious rune is carved on the end of the hilt.

The scabbard is decorated with purple and gold, and the pattern of stars in the sky is engraved on the scabbard.

"Is this your Zanpakuto, Lin Yu? The power of controlling thunder is really chilling." Bayunzhai was stunned.

After being released, Lin Yu's spiritual pressure instantly reached the second level, and the powerful aura shook the entire Soul Society. At this moment, several figures rushed over like lightning, emitting a suffocating spiritual pressure. It was the captain-general and the captains of the other divisions of the Gotei 13 who arrived one after another.

"It's amazing! I thought someone had gained Bankai in Soul Society." The captain of the second division, Chihiro Shihoin, said in amazement.

"This kid is worthy of the title of genius. He learned Shikai so quickly, and judging from the spiritual pressure, he is now qualified to fight against captain-level beings. If he masters Bankai in the future, maybe he can really reach my level." Captain Yamamoto couldn't help but sigh sincerely.

"Lin Yu, put away your liberation." The captain looked around and spoke slowly.

"Yes, Captain." Upon hearing this, Lin Yu immediately put away his Zanpakuto's released state, and the violent spiritual pressure also returned to calm.

"Originally, I planned to wait until Lin Yu learned the Shikai, and then invite the captain and other captains to my 8th Division for a social so that he could get to know everyone. I didn't expect that this kid's Shikai would cause such a big fuss. I'm really sorry." Bayunzhai explained with a smile.

Hearing Bayunzhai's words, everyone smiled knowingly. Although Lin Yu's Shikai caused quite a stir, it was not uncommon for these captain-level beings. However, after learning about Lin Yu's background and the length of his training, they were amazed at his potential and strength, and they were full of expectations for this young Death God.

"Hatunzai, you really found a true genius for my Gotei 13!" Saito Fuumaosei, the captain of the 6th Division who is close to Hatunzai, said with a smile.

"Okay, stop talking so much and go to my captain's office. Lin Yu and I will treat you well. It won't be too late for everyone to praise this kid then." Bayunzhai led the captains of each team in front, while Lin Yu walked at the end of the group and headed towards the captain's office of the eighth team.