"Stop, stop, don't hit me, I'm back! I'm back! Captain Commander! Ayame-chan!" Yamabuki screamed incessantly. Yamamoto had some personal grudges, and only stopped when Yamabuki was completely motionless.
Yamabuki lay on the ground, shedding tears of regret. What kind of karma have I created?! At this moment, everyone else also arrived at the Training Ground, all grinning. Watching Yamabuki get beaten made them feel incredibly satisfied.
These ungrateful wretches! Yamabuki silently complained in his heart. When he saw Saizō Sakahone, he charged like a tiger, fiercely grabbing the old man by the neck: "You old rascal, it was your bad idea, wasn't it? See if I don't beat you to death!"
"Calm down, young man, impulsiveness is the devil! You're still young, you can't go down a road of no return! Captain Commander, help!" Saizō Sakahone screamed. Yamabuki beat him using the same method the Captain Commander had used, leaving the Old Man bruised and swollen.
"It was that girl's idea! I was doing it for your own good!" Saizō Sakahone shouted.
Spirit Form was quietly preparing to leave but was yanked back by Yamabuki: "You reflect properly too."
Spirit Form obediently knelt on the ground with a cardboard sign hanging around her neck that read: "I was wrong, I won't dare to do it again next time."
A group of Captains gathered to watch the spectacle. It was even better than a crosstalk show. Chika Shihōin even started cracking melon seeds.
"I was also trying to help you stabilize your mental state. If your mental state is so unstable, how can I feel at ease letting you control the power of the Hollow?" Spirit Form secretly flipped the cardboard sign around her neck to the back, which read: "I wasn't wrong, I'll still dare next time!"
Kinroku Izuhara pushed up his glasses: "We all know your problem. If it's not resolved, it will indeed be troublesome. No one wants a teammate who might go berserk at any moment, especially one who is a strong individual second only to the Captain Commander. The Captain Commander can't always keep an eye on you either."
Yamabuki really didn't know what to do. Controlling the power of the Hollow sounded easy, but how exactly should it be done?
Kurosaki Ichigo, after returning from the Soul Society, had also fallen into a state of fear regarding the Hollow power within him. In the end, it was the Visored who helped him control it.
But that was a thousand years later. Let alone the Visored, Aizen hasn't even been born yet. Annoying.
Moreover, the Hollow soul that he needed to control was right in front of him. Spirit Form, such a cute little girl, couldn't imagine what going berserk would be like. Would she give him a dragon's roar? Rawr!
And there was that Tyrannosaurus Rex Hollow that had been hidden in another dimension. According to Spirit Form, it was the true Hollow power within him, and she was just a part of his soul.
It could probably be understood as computer hardware and software. The Tyrannosaurus Rex Hollow was the hard drive and motherboard, and Spirit Form was the operating system.
How did Kurosaki Ichigo achieve the three-in-one state in the end?
BLEACH, the original name of "Shinigami," literally translates to "bleach," which can also be understood as a process of continuously understanding oneself.
As the protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo continuously delved deeper into understanding himself, ultimately defeating Yhwach.
Self! But what exactly is the self? Who am I, exactly?
Yamabuki looked at his hands with difficulty. Recognizing oneself seems easy, but in reality, it is very difficult.
Spirit Form ran over and said: "Don't fall into a misconception. Your situation is completely different from Kurosaki Ichigo's. Do you know about ligers? Kurosaki Ichigo only possesses the power of a Hollow, just like a liger possesses the genes of a tiger, but he is essentially still a human. You are different; you are a true tiger."
Yamabuki tilted his head. Why do I feel like you're cursing me in a roundabout way? But I have no evidence.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto walked over and gently patted Yamabuki's shoulder: "Actually, you don't need to worry. With us helping you, you will definitely be fine. How about this, if everyone has time tomorrow, head to the open space on the west side of Seireitei. We'll help you practice controlling it to prevent you from completely Hollowfying."
Originally, these Captains didn't have much work on weekdays. Hearing the Captain Commander say this, they had no objections at all. Yamabuki only prayed that no more centipedes would appear.
...
The next day.
The weather had entered August, getting hotter and hotter. Even in the morning, the intense heat was unbearable.
Ōban Danjirō had settled the children and was preparing to sign up for the Gotei 13. No matter what, it was a formal job with a stable salary, which could temporarily alleviate his financial pressure. Just as he reached the entrance, Ōban Danjirō was stopped by two Shinigami.
"Stop right there. Any further is Seireitei. Civilians are not allowed." The two Shinigami crossed their swords, blocking his path.
Ōban Danjirō unhurriedly pulled out Yamabuki's letter of introduction from his robes: "This is a letter of introduction from the Chief of Staff. He is introducing me to work in the Gotei 13."
"Chief of Staff?" The two Shinigami dared not be negligent and quickly took the letter, opening it to see. Indeed, it was Yamabuki's personal letter, and it also had the Chief of Staff's seal on it. No mistake.
"Since you've been introduced by the Chief of Staff, come with me." The two Shinigami's attitudes immediately became very good. All Shinigami who came through the Chief of Staff were top-tier strong individuals. Looking at the current Captains, who knows, this person in front of them might also be a Captain-level figure in the future.
Ōban Danjirō secretly sighed, having connections was truly good. Otherwise, no matter how good he was at fighting, his civilian status alone would prevent him from entering Seireitei.
Unless you have strength equal to the Captain Commander, it's better to honestly follow the rules.
At this time, all the Captains of the Gotei 13 were gathered in the open space on the west side of Seireitei, for Yamabuki's training.
Yamabuki was also prepared. He was certain that his emotions would not spiral out of control, no matter the circumstances.
"Do you really want to do this? Merge with me now?" Spirit Form asked, "I'm not looking down on you, but forcibly merging with Hollow power in your current state is very dangerous and could lead to complete loss of control."
Yamabuki took a deep breath: "No, trust me."
After the attack of the centipede army, Yamabuki felt that he could calmly deal with anything he encountered.
Spirit Form still had a hint of worry on her face, but Yamabuki was the dominant consciousness after all, and since he insisted on merging, she had no choice.
In the clearing, Yamabuki held Spirit Form's hand, and the other Captains watched this scene nervously.
"Let's merge!" Yamabuki slowly absorbed Spirit Form, allowing her and all the Hollow power to return to his body.
"How does it feel?" Uhin Zenjōji asked curiously. He seemed to want to take Yamabuki back as a test subject.
Yamabuki looked at his hands and feet and found that he felt nothing, but when he looked up, he saw that everyone had drawn their swords and were staring at him.
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