Chapter 26: An Old Monster
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"Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring 2,369 Reiatsu points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Probe Circuit!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for mastering Hadō #4: Byakurai (White Lightning)!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for mastering Bakudō #4: Hainawa (Crawling Rope)!"
"Ding…"
As the system notifications echoed in Aaron's mind, he felt an overwhelming surge in his Reiatsu. After discarding irrelevant items, he activated the system to review his updated personal attribute panel.
[Strongest Box Collection System]
Host: Aaron
Age: 17
Lineage: Human Soul, Quincy
Reiatsu: 10,982
Special Skills: Omniscience and Omnipotence, Probe Circuit, Hierro (Steel Skin)
Kendō: Mastery
Hakuda (Hand-to-Hand Combat): Mastery
Shunpo (Flash Step): Proficient
Kidō:
Hadō #1: Shō (Thrust)
Hadō #4: Byakurai (White Lightning)
Bakudō #4: Hainawa (Crawling Rope)
Bakudō #8: Seki (Repulse)
Closing the panel, Aaron reflected on his growth. Breaking the 10,000 Reiatsu threshold marked a major milestone. By his estimates, his strength rivaled that of a Vice-Captain, perhaps even Captain Unohana.
Newly acquired skills and Kidō techniques would require further study back in Seireitei, but for now, there were more immediate matters to address.
Not far away, the remaining Shinigami—still in shock—stared at Aaron in disbelief.
The leader of the group recovered first, approaching him with a deep bow. "Thank you for saving our lives! Without you, we would all have been annihilated. We owe you everything."
The other Shinigami quickly followed suit, bowing deeply and voicing their gratitude.
Though Aaron had no intention of getting too involved, he offered a polite smile and nodded.
"My lord, may we know your name?" the leader asked hesitantly.
"Names are irrelevant," Aaron replied casually. "I joined your team on a whim. Now that the danger has passed, you should leave this place immediately. I have other matters to attend to."
Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away.
The group watched him disappear into the distance, awe written across their faces.
"To defeat a Menos Grande alone... he's an exceptional powerhouse," one of them whispered.
"Looking at his age, could he be a newly promoted Vice-Captain?"
"Or perhaps an old monster in disguise," another joked nervously.
The group's leader silenced the chatter. "Enough. We'll discuss this once we've returned to Seireitei. For now, we need to count our casualties and leave this cursed place immediately."
Later, at the Rukongai-Dead Plains Border:
Aaron stood alone, ensuring no one else was around. From his system inventory, he retrieved a Spiritual Arts Academy uniform, quickly changing into it.
Storing the Shihakushō and Zanpakutō in his backpack, he adjusted the sealed state blade at his waist and headed toward the Academy dormitories.
Back in his dorm room:
Aaron activated Omniscience and Omnipotence, analyzing the new skills he had acquired.
The Probe Circuit, an ability used by Menos Grande to detect Reiatsu, intrigued him. With optimization, it could function as a personalized power detector. This ability had immense potential in a world where combat strength was intrinsically linked to Reiatsu.
Smirking, he began experimenting with modifications.
Meanwhile, in the Seireitei:
Within the 1st Division barracks, Chōjirō Sasakibe respectfully addressed Captain Yamamoto.
"Captain, recent intelligence confirms that Aaron infiltrated another squad as a new recruit and participated in an expedition to the Dead Plains. During the mission, the squad encountered a Menos Grande. Aaron singlehandedly defeated the Gillian, but three Shinigami perished under its Cero. The remaining squad members suffered injuries."
Yamamoto Genryūsai remained silent for a moment, then asked, "What is your assessment of him, Chōjirō?"
Sasakibe frowned. "His growth rate is unprecedented, but his methods are…"
"You mean to say undisciplined?" Yamamoto interjected with a slight smile.
"Precisely, Captain," Sasakibe admitted.
Yamamoto turned his gaze to the window. "If memory serves, Chōjirō, it took you four years to graduate from the Spiritual Arts Academy."
Sasakibe bowed slightly. "I am honored you remember, Captain."
Yamamoto's expression grew thoughtful. "I have a strong premonition about Aaron. When he graduates, he will undoubtedly bring significant change to the Gotei 13. Whether that change will be for better or worse... remains to be seen."
Sasakibe lowered his head in contemplation, Yamamoto's words resonating deeply.
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