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The relaxed atmosphere instantly transformed into a serious one.
Aizen had seen this kind of student-like behavior many times before, so he smiled slightly and said nothing.
Aizen glanced at everyone and said with a smile, "Let's gather at Training Ground Three. The training process will proceed as usual."
"Yes!"
Everyone remained calm in the face of Aizen's arrangements, as they were already used to such arrangements.
Even though some students in the class are better at subjects like Kido and Shunpo, in order to accommodate Madarame Ikkaku, the three of them usually have more Slayer Technique classes.
Upon arriving at the training ground, Aizen also carefully observed the students in the genius class.
As expected! Only these three truly possess talent.
To become a student in the genius class, even if they weren't being considered, they all possessed some talent. However, such talent was simply not enough to catch Aizen's eye.
Leak detection is rarely a matter of chance.
It's not fair to say that there haven't been any geniuses who died young in the last hundred years. Under normal circumstances, if a Shinigami trainee can graduate, they are already quite mature.
Whether they are exceptionally talented or exceptionally gifted, the vast majority of these individuals are already qualified to serve as officers in various squads upon graduation.
Just like Hisagi Shuhei in the future.
Barring exceptional circumstances, this kind of "genius"
They have enough self-protection capabilities upon graduation, so the probability of failing halfway through is not too high.
The chances of finding a genius Grim Reaper who died before appearing in the original storyline are slim.
As for Madarame Ikkaku: the group is quite interesting.
Madarame Ikkaku, who will have a good relationship with Iba Tetsuzaemon in the future: At this time, he already had some mutual respect for Iba Tetsuzaemon. During sword practice, he would occasionally spare a thought to keep an eye on Iba Tetsuzaemon, and if he was discovered, he would immediately...
He glared back defiantly.
Izayoi Tessaemon's Strength: Talent: Ability: Kendo Beginner, Swordsmanship Intermediate, Shunpo Proficient, Kido Intermediate, Hakuda Beginner. Madarame Ikkaku's Strength: Talent: Ability: + Ability: Kendo Beginner, Staff Technique Beginner, Shunpo Beginner, Kido Beginner, Hakuda Intermediate. Nothing special! Aside from their talents, these two's stats are rather meager.
However, the fact that they have such high-level strength right after entering the school proves that they have a good foundation. The fact that their abilities are not yet perfect and their Zanpakuto is due to the short time they have had to learn.
Leaving aside Izayoi Tessaemon, who has a vice-captain's mother, just consider Madarame Ikkaku, who came from a self-taught background: he was recognized after fighting Kenpachi Zaraki, and even without systematically learning Shinigami skills, he could sweep away many ordinary Shinigami.
Unfortunately, both of them lacked spiritual pressure talent.
Renji Abarai's early D-level abilities were only because they were incomplete and considered pseudo-D-level abilities. Similarly, Ikkaku Madarame's D-level abilities weren't necessarily better than Oni Ichijo's, which stemmed from his inherent lack of spiritual pressure.
Compared to the two people glaring at each other and locked in a fierce battle, Aizen was more interested in a man with somewhat flamboyant makeup.
Ayasegawa Yumichika! In Aizen's memory, this guy is far superior to the two mentioned above.
Ayasegawa Yumichika's Strength: Talent: + Abilities: Beginner in Kendo, Proficient in Shunpo, Intermediate in Kido, Beginner in Hakuda. This guy isn't superior to the other two in terms of talent, but Ayasegawa Yumichika's talent is quite strong.
He has the makings of a captain! He has exceptionally good potential.
Seeing the "answer"
Aizen wasn't surprised at all. This guy was considered to have the fighting power of an ordinary captain based on his Shikai alone, so it was only natural that he was better than Ikkaku and the other two.
Throughout the story, he was constantly suppressed by the other members of the Eleventh Division, which was a real waste of his talent.
It has been said that Zanpakuto is the most suitable fighting method for a Shinigami.
However, this guy just kept going, "No, I'm going to chop, chop, chop!!!" Because in the atmosphere of the 11th Division, using Kido is something that makes people laugh and look down on, so he didn't even dare to reveal his true Shikai ability.
He doesn't even acknowledge his own Zanpakuto's abilities, so wanting to learn and master the D-type is pure fantasy. Otherwise, how could this fake transvestite be inferior to Ikkaku?
Even though the current genius class curriculum leans towards swordsmanship, Ayasegawa Yumichika has unknowingly raised his Kido skills to a level that many ordinary Shinigami cannot reach.
"Ayasegawa, stop and come with me."
Captain Aizen
Ayasegawa Yumichika, who was swinging his asana, stopped, and followed Aizen to a corner of the training ground, still puzzled.
Seeing Ayasegawa being called away alone, the other students couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
"Yumichika Ayasegawa was called away alone."
"Did he offend Captain Aizen?"
"Impossible. I think Captain Aizen called him away to give him special treatment."
"He seems to be a little weaker than Madarame and the other two. Even with extra training, it's impossible for him to be the only one getting a chance to play. Ayasegawa is a different story."
"Is it possible that Captain Aizen thinks he's not good enough and doesn't deserve the title of genius?"
"Well, that's possible."
Various speculations immediately arose.
This aroused everyone's curiosity, and for a moment their sword-wielding movements became much slower as they craned their necks, trying to find out something.
boom.
The heavy spiritual pressure left everyone's minds blank, and their bodies creaked and groaned with difficulty.
Withdrawing the wisp of spiritual pressure he had released, Aizen said calmly, "Practice hard. If you cut corners again, I won't hesitate to send you to the Fourth Division."
Everyone:
What can we say after you've threatened us like this?
Even though these students haven't experienced the harsh realities of society and don't understand the terror of the Fourth Division, the thought of being sent to the Fourth Division, regardless of whether Aizen lifts a finger, sends chills down their spines.
Ayasegawa Yumichika, who was following Aizen, was relatively quiet and did not ask any questions.
"Ayasegawa, you're actually more skilled in Kido than in Slashing Techniques, aren't you?"
Aizen cut to the chase.
"No, that's not it."
Ayasegawa, her eyes slightly widened, quickly denied it.
"Don't rush to deny it, I know your talents perfectly well."
You're hiding your talents for the sake of Ikkaku Madarame, right?
Aizen countered with a question.
"Captain Aizen is joking."
Ayasegawa Yumichika, his lips twitching, still managed a struggle.
"Because Madarame acknowledges and wants to follow Zaraki, his fighting style and personality are bound to be close-quarters combat."
But you are different. Madarame wanted to become a Shinigami to follow Kenpachi Zaraki, but you have no such reason.
The fundamental reason you joined the Soul Society was for Madarame Ikkaku: the man he admires isn't the man you admire; ultimately, you only joined because you didn't want to disappoint your friend.
"You fear that birds of a feather flock together... that people group themselves according to their kind. You, skilled in demonic arts, and Madarame Ikkaku: are no longer on the same path."
"But your talent is there. Trying to distort and suppress your strengths to work on things you're not good at will only lead to failure."
Friendship will not easily dissipate because people choose different paths.
"You are not a vassal of Madarame Ikkaku. As a Shinigami, you should have your own life and path."
The Eleventh Division is Madarame Ikkaku's destiny, but it may not be your destiny. I hope you can understand this, otherwise, no matter how talented you are, you will ultimately be a beast that has been bound.
"If you really don't want to drift apart and become complete strangers, I advise you to continue focusing on cultivating the Ghost Path."
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Chapter 438 Five Years Later 1/3
After listening to Aizen's gentle and sincere advice, Ayasegawa Yumichika fell into a brief state of confusion.
Aizen, who had read the original work, was very clear about the differences between Ayasegawa Yumichika and Madarame Ikkaku. The latter challenged Kenpachi Zaraki and was utterly defeated. He then sought death, but was spared after Kenpachi Zaraki's powerful words.
After that, Ikkaku Madarame became a complete fanboy of Kenpachi Zaraki, determined to follow in that man's footsteps.
Therefore, this is also why Ichikaku Madarame in the future is unwilling to show his solution after learning the d-solution.
He feared that Kenpachi Zaraki would no longer be his opponent after learning the D-Solution. Although this idea was very naive and ridiculous, it also revealed Ikkaku Madarame's attitude towards Kenpachi Zaraki.
Ayasegawa Yumichika, on the other hand, was completely different.
His taste is flamboyance; he prefers beauty and elegance in both his appearance and fighting style, which is absolutely different from the style of the future... Eleventh Division.
Zanpakuto embodies the heart of a Shinigami; Ayasegawa's rurisaki-iro serpent, "767,"
The sparrow actually reveals what kind of person he is.
Ayasegawa Yumichika, who concealed his true form after his Shikai release, did not want to become an "outsider."
It means suppressing one's inner feelings.
So why did he follow Kenpachi Zaraki? Was it because Kenpachi Zaraki attracted him? No, he simply followed Ikkaku Madarame: doing the same thing because he and Ikkaku were friends.
Perhaps this is also one of the reasons why Kenpachi Zaraki spared Ikkaku Madarame; this favor made him willing to follow Kenpachi Zaraki.
"Phew, let me think about it."
After a long silence, Ayasegawa shook his head and smiled bitterly.
He still couldn't give himself an answer.
Aizen nodded knowingly, and smiled gently without pressuring, "I'm not forcing you, I just hope you won't regret your life."
If you want to protect your companions or repay a debt of gratitude, then naturally the stronger you are, the better.
I'm not asking you to give me an answer right away; you can make your own choice after you've thought it through."
After saying that, Aizen went directly to the others and began to guide and correct their mistakes one by one.
"Hey, what did Captain Aizen and Yumichika say to each other?"
While brandishing his dagger, a bead of sweat glistened on his forehead as he quietly asked the person beside him.
"how could I know"
Zaemon, whose movements were equally meticulous, paused and whispered, "But I think it's probably to give Yumichika special training. Compared to you and me, Captain Aizen probably prefers Yumichika's style."
They thought their actions were well concealed, but Aizen had actually seen through them all.
Aizen chuckled inwardly.
It's impossible for him to receive special treatment; what merit does Ayasegawa Yumichika have to earn his special attention?
This was merely a casual move he made, and it wouldn't be a loss if he could use it for his own benefit.
Even if they become enemies in the future, it will be quite interesting. After all, his subordinates, under his training, will be stronger in both power and strength than in the original story. If the enemy doesn't change at all, it would be pointless.
However, it's clear that Ayasegawa Yumichika is indeed superior to Madarame Ikkaku. One crucial point to understand is that the future Yumichika only chose to fight "Three" because he couldn't defeat Ikkaku.
The most similar "five"
The one who couldn't beat was Fujikokuya fighting Hozukimaru.
In fact, Madarame Ikkaku, who possessed the D-level technique, had a worse record than Hozuki Maru. Even with the D-level technique, he could only barely defeat a subordinate-level five-man warrior. Meanwhile, Yumichika, with his Ruri-iro Peacock, could be said to have crushed Charlotte Kurufumi.
Although Charlotte was only a subordinate officer, she was on par with the top ten Espada, and even now she is one of Aizen's pseudo-Espada.
One barely scraped by, the other crushed.
An ordinary subordinate officer, a pseudo-Ten Blade rank officer.
The difference in their combat strength is immediately apparent from their exchange. While their fighting styles also play a role, it's impossible to say that Yumichika in his Shikai form is significantly stronger than Ikkaku in his D-form, but he is definitely stronger, if not weaker.
As the kendo lesson was nearing its end, Aizen, as was his custom, gave everyone a "demonstration."
He demonstrated the release of his Zanpakuto, encouraging everyone to transform into their own Zanpakuto as soon as possible.
After completing the hypnosis again, Aizen felt his life become empty once more.
Long, tedious yet fulfilling hours quietly passed in the Soul Society, a world where years are not counted in days.
Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Over the years, many changes have occurred in both the human world and the Soul Society.
The overall changes in Soul Society are relatively simple; things remain largely the same.
Aizen's younger brother became the vice-captain of the 9th Division, and the vice-captain and third seat of the 14th Division were swapped. Andy's rise to power resulted in Onigenjo being demoted again.
Under Aizen's orders, Matsumoto Rangiku volunteered to be transferred to the 10th Division and became its vice-captain. However, Rangiku herself was unaware of what Aizen and Ichimaru were up to, but there was no doubt that Aizen and Ichimaru were now Rangiku's closest people, her mentor and her lover.
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