"And it's all because of you!" The Deputy Headmaster's frustration boiled over, and he had to vent. "Anyone who does a little digging will find out about all the crap you've done in the past!"
Tokinada's face turned cold, the twisted thoughts in his mind growing stronger.
But now was not the time to reveal them. He asked coldly, "What's the next step? Katori Sora came here personally to say his piece. If I continue to pursue Kakyō, I'll have to be prepared to face him head-on."
"Let's postpone this matter," the Deputy Headmaster said, calming down. A cold glint flashed in his eyes. "A genius like Kakyō will definitely graduate early... Does he think he can offend the Tsunayashiro family and get away unscathed? Does he think he's Yamamoto Genryūsai?"
The Deputy Headmaster had already figured out how to handle this.
If they couldn't have her, then they would destroy her!
Kakyō's homeroom professor was not Katori Sora. The assessment for early graduation was not something Sora would preside over. They only needed to manipulate things slightly, and the consequences would be more than a still-developing Shinigami like Kakyō could bear.
...
A few weeks later, at the Katori dojo.
In the courtyard, Katori Sora was instructing Kakyō.
After spending some time with her, Sora found that Kakyō's talent for swordsmanship was very poor, but her talent for Kidō was outstanding.
She was a student from the Rukongai and had no contact with Kidō before entering the Academy.
Yet now, she could cast Hadō spells in the thirties without an incantation.
This reminded Sora of the two original Kidō spells that Takezuna Jigyō had passed on to him: the Bakudō "Moonsea Tide" and the Hadō "Starfall Moon."
"Moonsea Tide" could be used to restrain an enemy and absorb their Spiritual Pressure.
"Starfall Moon" could then use that absorbed Spiritual Pressure to release a powerful Hadō attack.
Takezuna Jigyō had no heir after his death, and Sora intended to help him pass on these two original spells.
Kakyō was a very suitable candidate.
"Kakyō, your talent for Kidō is very good. I suggest you specialize in it from now on."
Sora took out the bamboo scroll that recorded "Moonsea Tide" and "Starfall Moon" and continued:
"This was given to me by the former Captain Takezuna Jigyō. It records his two original Kidō spells. Practice them well, and you might be able to join the Kidō Corps after graduation."
The Kidō Corps was different from the regular squads. Its members were all Shinigami who excelled at Kidō, specializing in tasks like opening portals, maintaining barriers, and performing seals.
"I will train hard!" Kakyō said, accepting the scroll with a joyful expression. She had also realized that she was better at Kidō, and joining the Kidō Corps was indeed her first choice.
"But you can't have any obvious weaknesses in Zanjutsu, Hakuda, or Shunpo. The 'Sawfish Suburi' training method will strengthen your Spiritual Pressure control. Don't slack off on these exercises," Sora said.
"Yes!" Kakyō nodded repeatedly.
[Current training mission added: Guide Kakyō to complete advanced Spiritual Pressure control training (In Progress)]
[Current training mission added: Guide Kakyō to complete Kidō training for "Moonsea Tide" and "Starfall Moon" (In Progress)]
"Kakyō, I saw that day that Tomoya Amanokado's mind seemed to have been affected. That was the effect of your Zanpakutō, wasn't it?" Sora was curious about her Zanpakutō's ability. It was the first time he had seen one that could affect the mind.
"My Enma can wear down a person's spirit and consciousness, but the effect varies from person to person. Tomoya's will and Spiritual Pressure were both very weak, so he couldn't resist Enma's attack. Let me show you, Professor," Kakyō said, drawing her Zanpakutō.
"Pass judgment, Enma."
The Zanpakutō in her hand transformed into an ancient mirror.
Within the ancient mirror sat a woman with two horns on her head.
"So this is 'Enma'... Try using it on me," Sora said, wanting to experience it.
Kakyō did not hesitate. Her professor's Spiritual Pressure was far greater than hers, so it was unlikely Enma would have much effect on him.
Soon, the woman in the mirror opened a scroll on the desk before her.
The ancient mirror instantly reflected Katori Sora's image.
Immediately after, a black mist surged out of the mirror and rushed towards him.
"This black mist is called the Breath of the Underworld. It transforms into things one cares about to corrode the mind. Usually, it takes the form of an unbeatable enemy or something one fears," Kakyō explained.
Sora saw the black mist transform into multiple shirtless versions of Yamamoto Genryūsai, all rushing toward him.
He had to admit, the scene was quite unsettling.
However, the power gap between him and Kakyō, who was controlling the mist, was too large. The mist only made him feel uncomfortable and didn't cause any serious impact.
"Its limitations are a bit significant..." Sora frowned. "You should still focus on Kidō as your priority."
Enma could only be used against enemies with weak wills or low Spiritual Pressure.
"I understand. Enma was only able to defeat Tomoya because his will was weak," Kakyō nodded lightly.
Just then, Sora noticed that the "Voice from Hell" in his pouch was reacting.
He realized it was reacting to its contact with the black mist.
The "Voice from Hell" was now activated, just as it was when it came into contact with spirit particles from Hell!
"You said this black mist is called the Breath of the Underworld?" Sora remembered the term Kakyō had just mentioned.
The black mist seemed to contain spirit particles from Hell, which was something he had not expected.
"Yes, that's what Enma told me. I heard that the Underworld is a part of Hell," Kakyō said.
"Your Enma is connected to Hell?" Sora asked.
"Not really... It's just that after I achieved Shikai, some waters of the Underworld appeared in my inner world," Kakyō explained.
Sora frowned at once. The waters of the Underworld were a substance from Hell, and it might have some negative effects on Kakyō.
"Contact with things from Hell can cause some bad effects. You must be cautious in using it until you understand the dangers," Sora said seriously.
"I'll be careful..." Kakyō nodded. Seeing how serious her professor was, she did not take it lightly.
After returning to his room, Sora found that the "Voice from Hell" in his pouch had not gone silent.
A voice came from the shell: "Immortality..."
Sora recognized the voice. It was the grandmother of Saitō Furōfushi, with whom he had spoken before.
Sora asked tentatively, "Saitō?"
The voice continued from the shell: "Isn't it Furōfushi... I thought it was her contacting me. You must be Katori Sora, right?"
Sora said, "Saitō-san is still in Muken. I just accidentally triggered the 'Voice from Hell' and didn't expect to contact you."
The voice continued: "That's fine. Katori-kun, I was just about to ask you for a favor..."
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