"Sora, what is the name of this move?"
"You want to learn it? I'll teach you."
Hearing this, Kyōraku Shunsui beamed with joy, taking back his previous thoughts. Old Man Yama's eye for talent was getting sharper; taking in such a reliable student was simply a blessing for the Genryū style.
In truth, Naraku Sora had long wanted to teach some of his unique moves to the people around him. These people all treated him with genuine sincerity, completely viewing him as family.
*'You treat me with sincerity, and I repay you with my heart.'*
Unfortunately, because the vast majority of his moves were variants of abilities from other worlds, the difficulty of learning them was extremely high. Furthermore, these were techniques and abilities that had an extremely high compatibility with Sora himself; if someone else tried them, they might not be suitable at all.
Rather than having them waste time on this, it was better to continue developing their existing abilities. Fully mastering the four basic combat skills of Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, and Kidō would be enough to make them mainstays of the Gotei 13.
After teaching the secret of the Rhino Strike to Kyōraku Shunsui and fiercely harvesting a wave of goodwill, Naraku Sora brushed off his clothes and departed, concealing his merit and fame.
As for whether his newfound senior brother could learn this First Secret Sword, that was beyond his control.
However, considering that Yamamoto could even learn Black Flash, as the second most talented disciple under his tutelage, learning the Rhino Strike shouldn't be too difficult.
In essence, the First Secret Sword was still about the perfect control of physical strength, concentrating all the vectors of force into a single point in an instant, thereby unleashing the strongest offensive power.
It wasn't just a simple Zanjutsu technique, but more about the mastery of physical bodily strength.
This move provided an extremely high boost to any Soul Reaper with a powerful physique, like Zaraki Kenpachi or Komamura Sajin.
But for the previously sickly Ukitake Jūshirō, it wouldn't have much of an effect.
Speaking of which, it had been a while since he checked on the growth of the boys under his command.
He wondered if Great God Omaeda had successfully lost weight.
Also, the newly acquired Zanpakutō forging method had to be handed over to others to operate. He had no desire to strike iron bare-chested in front of a furnace.
Leaving the waterfall pool to Kyōraku Shunsui, Naraku Sora thought about this as he walked toward the Shino Prison.
After confirming that Yamamoto wasn't waiting to ambush him nearby, Prison Warden Naraku returned to his loyal Shino Prison.
Right now, the renovation of the barracks was in its final stages.
Aside from buildings with special effects, the general framework was already complete.
As the squad members moved between the newly built barrack streets, even their mental outlook had undergone a significant change.
Looking at the entire Seireitei, what other organization would be willing to invest such heavy capital into its grassroots members?
Even Squad 1 was still living in their old barracks without a single change!
Looking at the Shino Prison barracks located in the Inner Court, its grade was countless times higher than that of the Gotei 13.
Moreover, he heard that the Lord Prison Warden had even copied the exclusive facilities of other squads.
Right now, members of Squad 2 were guiding the construction of a specially made martial arts arena, and the basic framework of Squad 5's Kidō recovery room was also completed, just waiting to be filled with Kidō incantations...
Looking at the rapidly changing barracks, feelings of gratitude couldn't help but well up in the hearts of the squad members.
The architecture, which hadn't changed for hundreds of years, welcomed a completely new layout shortly after Lord Naraku took office, just as he had said in his inauguration speech.
This glory, Lord Naraku would never enjoy alone!
He had them in his heart.
Coupled with Kuchiki Kōga's brainless hyping of Sora, this gratitude gradually transformed into intense loyalty.
Almost every squad member's loyalty was heading toward bursting off the charts.
Therefore, even if Naraku Sora disappeared from time to time and was often absent from the barracks, it still didn't affect his status in the hearts of the squad members.
When they saw that tall and straight figure appear on the street, passing squad members put down their work and bowed respectfully, stopping just short of shouting the word "Loyalty" in the streets.
In the crowd, several striking figures appeared.
Leading them was a dog-man with smooth fur and a charmingly naive face.
At this time, Komamura Sajin had already changed into a black Shihakushō. His height of nearly three meters made him look extremely oppressive, and a Zanpakutō hung at his waist.
During his time since joining the Seireitei, he had evidently become an official Soul Reaper.
Unlike the original story, he didn't wear a helmet to conceal his face.
This was simply because the Soul Reapers of the Shino Prison were mostly fierce-looking individuals, and some were even recruited from among sinners.
In terms of sheer ferocity, Komamura Sajin was even a bit lacking compared to them.
Judging people by their appearance was completely non-existent here.
Standing behind him was a dark-skinned man with his eyes tightly closed but a gentle expression, also wearing a Zanpakutō at his waist—
Tōsen Kaname.
Because Kakyo's fate had changed, the originally paranoid Tōsen Kaname had also undergone some changes in personality.
However, what remained unchanged was that he still became best friends with the like-minded Komamura Sajin.
Because the two joined the squad at around the same time and had similar talents, they often trained, ate, and lived together.
Even Kakyo was a bit envious of their friendship.
It was worth mentioning that during a mission, Komamura Sajin adopted a stray Shiba Inu in the Rukongai and named it Gorō.
He originally intended to send it back to the new settlement of the werewolf clan, but because Gorō was too clingy, he had no choice but to bring it back to the Shino Prison.
Influenced by the fiercely competitive atmosphere among the other squad members, Gorō learned the unconventional technique of wielding a sword in his mouth through constant exposure, his movements fierce and powerful.
His combat talent was even stronger than that of an average squad member.
Because of his werewolf lineage, Komamura Sajin could communicate normally with dogs.
So after asking for Gorō's opinion, he immediately decided to train him in the direction of a combat dog.
One day, when his training was complete, Gorō would also become a member of the loyal troops.
"Lord Naraku."
Seeing Naraku Sora, Kakyo revealed a gentle smile and greeted him respectfully.
She had heartfelt respect for this young man who had ended the Tsunayashiro family's evil, even if the two had different understandings of justice.
After spending this time together, Kakyo found that although Naraku Sora's justice was much more violent, it was more effective than the justice she knew.
"Long time no see, Kakyo, as well as Sajin and Kaname."
"How is it? Are you getting used to life here? Do you need me to help transfer you to the Gotei 13 or the Kidō Corps?"
Naraku Sora grinned.
However, to his surprise, as soon as these words came out, the expressions of the three immediately turned serious.
"Lord Naraku, please take back your kind offer."
"We are very happy staying here."
"There is no place more wonderful than the Shino Prison."
Naraku Sora blinked, not quite understanding why their attitudes were so resolute.
It was clearly just an insignificant suggestion.
"Alright then, as long as you're happy."
Naraku Sora shook his head, saying nonchalantly:
"Speaking of which, it's been a while since you joined the Shino Prison."
"Since I have some free time today, why don't we have a hot-blooded sparring match so I can see the results of your training."
"I'm relatively at ease with Kakyo; it's mainly you two, Sajin and Kaname."
As his words fell, Komamura Sajin and Tōsen Kaname exchanged a glance, excitement surfacing in their eyes.
"Is Lord Naraku going to fight the two of us alone?"
Naraku Sora shook his head in refusal:
"No, your strength is too poor. If you fight me, you'll despair."
"Just fight each other. Don't worry about getting hurt. When I came back from the... *ahem*, from outside this time, I brought back some formulas for special medicines."
"No matter how severe the injuries, they can be completely healed."
Hearing this, Komamura Sajin and Tōsen Kaname completely relaxed. The gazes they directed at each other were also filled with burning passion.
The two were not only friends but also rivals.
On the martial arts arena, the two figures stood facing each other from a distance, their expressions solemn and serious, as if they were mortal enemies.
Both sides read the same message from each other's expressions.
*'Lord Naraku's approval is mine!'*
The two had sparred an unknown number of times. The moment their eyes met, powerful Reiatsu abruptly erupted.
Fierce winds howled, and materialized light draped over the two of them like armor.
Komamura Sajin grinned fiercely, a beast-like aura suddenly permeating the air. He dashed forward with a Flash Step, crossing a distance of dozens of meters in an instant. Gripping his Zanpakutō in his right hand, he slashed fiercely forward.
The heavy, powerful strike made the air tremble, pushing the airflow to both sides.
Tōsen Kaname was already prepared for this. His expression tightened as he dodged sideways.
Although he couldn't see, the Spirit King was fair; when he closed a door, he also opened a window for him.
Relying on his Reiatsu perception, Tōsen Kaname could clearly detect the changes in external Reishi, and using this ability, he could construct images in his mind.
He could easily recognize even details as fine as text.
Therefore, even handling paperwork was a breeze for him.
Komamura Sajin's blade brushed past his shoulder, and the ensuing gale directly cleaved the solid ground beneath their feet, plowing a trench dozens of meters long.
*Hum—*
Materialized Reiatsu covered the blade as Tōsen Kaname met the surging gale head-on.
*Boom!*
The moment the blades clashed, countless brilliant sparks erupted, and visible shockwaves instantly blasted outward from between the two.
The slaughter officially began!
Looking at their imposing manner, Naraku Sora nodded in satisfaction.
Both Komamura Sajin and Tōsen Kaname already possessed the Reiatsu level of seated officers.
This growth speed was much faster than his own back then.
Given time, they would definitely become pillars that hold up the heavens and span the seas for the Shino Prison.
The two figures continuously crossed paths, turning into afterimages that ordinary Soul Reaper squad members would find hard to distinguish amidst the sky full of dust.
Every collision erupted with astonishing waves of kicked-up dirt.
"Tōsen, you can't beat me!"
"I am determined to win Lord Naraku's approval!"
Komamura Sajin let out a thunderous roar. The moment he raised his sword-wielding right claw high, a faint red light emanated from his burly physique.
"Roar, Tenken!"
The moment his words fell, countless Reishi gathered above his head, instantly transforming into a giant armored arm.
Its length of dozens of meters looked extremely exaggerated.
What was even more outrageous was that in the palm of that giant hand, it held a giant blade dozens of meters long, gleaming with cold light and full of oppressive force.
The moment it slowly drew the blade, the earth rumbled, countless fissures spread, and dust swept up.
Komamura Sajin let out a muffled grunt and revealed a ferocious smile, white steam spilling from between his sharp canine teeth.
This was his trump card, and also the key to deciding the victory.
"Sajin, you're underestimating people a bit too much."
Tōsen Kaname curled the corners of his mouth, his smile somewhat chilling.
"Although I joined the squad a little later, when I was in the Rukongai, Kakyo taught me her training experience. So, you will be the first to witness it—"
"Shriek, Hiko!"
Deep purple Reiatsu suddenly bloomed. In the light, the originally ordinary standard Zanpakutō transformed. Countless spikes grew from the tsuba, like fangs, displaying its ferocity.
The blade curved slightly, and the body of the sword trembled lightly.
It was like the antennae of a locust.
Seeing the two of them take out their trump cards one after another, Naraku Sora's eyes lit up.
He originally thought that having the Reiatsu of a seated officer was already invincible enough, but he didn't expect them to be even more valiant.
*'As expected of my subordinates!'*
Komamura Sajin was the same as in the original story, still using the old-style Tenken. The Shikai was quite imposing, a proper siege weapon.
On the other hand, Tōsen Kaname gave him a considerable surprise.
In the original timeline, while Tōsen Kaname inherited Kakyo's relic Zanpakutō, he was also influenced by its power, thus giving birth to Suzumushi.
He didn't expect that after obtaining a brand new Asauchi, he would still be able to master Shikai in such a short time.
Moreover, its appearance was somewhat familiar.
Tōsen Kaname held his left hand horizontally in front of him and pointed his sword straight ahead with his right hand, deep purple light brewing and undulating on the blade.
Komamura Sajin, on the other hand, grinned fiercely as he stepped forward, raising the long sword in his hand and slashing down vertically.
As he made this movement, the giant arm suspended in the air synchronized with him.
The moment the giant blade was raised, visible shockwaves swept out in all directions.
The earth trembled, and dust flew.
The fierce wind howled incessantly as the giant blade slashed down mercilessly!
Wherever it passed, the aftermath swept through, causing the entire martial arts arena to erupt with a rumbling roar.
Facing such might, not only did Tōsen Kaname show no fear, but he met the attack head-on. As he raised his arm, countless blades instantly materialized.
Like a collapsing flash flood, they surged forward mightily.
The moment the Shikai clashed, a terrifying shockwave spread out in a spherical shape. On the overwhelmed earth, all the dust was thrown high into the air, sweeping up into the clouds.
When the dust settled, the martial arts arena had already collapsed, turning into ruins piled with countless crushed stones.
Two bruised and battered figures stood tenaciously amidst the flying dust, neither willing to admit defeat and fall.
"Let's stop here."
Naraku Sora used Flash Step to appear amidst the ruins, parrying both of their Zanpakutō bare-handed, unable to suppress the upward curve of his mouth.
"That's enough. Sajin is very strong, and Kaname is also very impressive."
"You haven't disappointed my trust. Given time, you will definitely become a sharp blade swung at a certain bald old man!"
Hearing this, the two exchanged a "glance" in unison, both seeing the smiles on each other's faces.
*'To be able to gain Lord Naraku's approval, our past hard training was not in vain!'*
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