Chapter 17

Pa—

Accompanied by a muffled thud, as Ar Mu carried Unohana's figure, he entered the Eleventh Division captain's quarters, disappearing before the eyes of the division members; in an instant, the Eleventh Division barracks exploded into chaos.

Is that Captain Unohana?

In other words, that unknown object our newly arrived captain was carrying on his shoulder just now—isn't it our Captain Unohana? I must not have mistaken, right?

I saw it too—damn, am I still dreaming? This dream is too real!

I saw something unclean...

In an instant, the Eleventh Division members in the barracks were chattering over each other, seven mouths eight tongues, making noise nonstop.

In short, what should we do?!

As a somewhat experienced officer spoke up, everyone fell silent; this was not only the question this officer wanted to ask, but also the question they had in mind.

Didn't you hear what our newly arrived captain just said? He told us to train on our own until we can't stand anymore…

One officer, appearing somewhat calmer than the others, interjected.

Do I really have to obey the orders of that mysterious guy?

At this, someone objected.

Heh~ The officer couldn't help laughing, 'What else? As you see, not only did we lose! Even Captain Unohana lost! Regardless of whether we admit it, he is now our Eleventh Division captain.'

As the officer's words fell silent, the entire Eleventh Division barracks fell quiet.

Moreover, that guy is not someone of unknown origin; he seems to have some connection with Captain-Commander Shan Ben.

The officer pondered briefly, then added a sentence.

In an instant, the barracks became even quieter.

That officer, appearing calmer than the others, spoke words that struck straight at the heart, suppressing the dissatisfaction of all the Eleventh Division members.

Yeah! Not only did they lose, but Captain Unohana lost too; now even Captain-Commander Shan Ben acknowledges Ar Mu's position as Eleventh Division captain—what's the point of these nobodies holding a grudge?

Sigh…

After a long sigh, the Eleventh Division members picked up their wooden swords and began their training.

We can't win by fighting, we have no chance to speak—what else can we do? Then let's train!

Meanwhile, in the captain's quarters.

Ar Mu opened his system.

Character: Ar Mu

Title: Second Generation 'Kenpachi'

'Origin School' license fully transmitted

Complete Manifestation Technique: Ever-Blooming Flower (awakening condition met)

Spirit Particle Control: LV1 (+)

……

On Ar Mu's character panel, the other attributes remained unchanged, just as before.

But in his title column, a new title appeared: Second Generation 'Kenpachi', which Ar Mu knew he had automatically obtained after defeating Unohana.

Of course, these weren't important to Ar Mu; what mattered was that in his Complete Manifestation Technique column, the Ever-Blooming Flower's ability had met the basic awakening condition.

Awaken!

Ar Mu didn't hesitate, directly choosing awakening.

While awakening his ability, Ar Mu felt relieved inside; at least now it seems everything he did to Unohana was worth it~

【Select Binding Target: (1) Unohana Hakuryu, (2) Saito Immortal】

Ar Mu looked at the selectable binding targets, his expression suddenly freezing.

Saito Immortal's favorability also met the standard? When did that happen?

Ar Mu looked at the hint on his panel, feeling somewhat bewildered; even he himself didn't know when he had won over Saito Immortal, as if he had done nothing and that silly girl had just won herself over?!

Doesn't matter, I choose Unohana Hakuryu!

Ar Mu didn't hesitate, directly choosing Unohana Hakuryu.

Choosing between Unohana Hakuryu and Saito Immortal, even hesitating another second would be disrespect to Unohana! Of course, if it were Hou Huan Lu Qu Ba Yun Zhai, he might still hesitate a bit…

Cough cough…

【Binding Successful】

With Ar Mu's choice, he immediately felt the connection with Unohana Hakuryu, but Unohana Hakuryu is currently unconscious, so he cannot immediately test his Complete Manifestation Technique ability.

In fact, Ar Mu now has several ideas about how to use his Complete Manifestation Technique… but for now he can only delay it.

【Feedback in progress…】

After Ar Mu bound Unohana, the prompt on his system panel didn't disappear but changed to a new line.

Ar Mu knew the most important thing was coming; he hadn't forgotten the note on his Complete Manifestation Technique.

【Note: Ever-Blooming Flower will receive ability adjustments based on the spiritual pressure of the first person it binds with! The higher that person's spiritual pressure, the higher the level of the innate skill Spirit Particle Control in the Complete Manifestation Technique!】

Spirit Particle Control, fully called the manipulation of souls and spirit particles, is the basic ability of all Complete Manifestation Technique users; all those possessing Soul King Fragments inside can use this ability, merely varying in strength……

Weak Full Manifestation Technique ability users can hardly drive many spirit particles, while strong Full Manifestation Technique ability users, like Dao Yugen Aura in the official novel 《Can'tFearYourOwnWorld》, rely on a single hand to drive spirit particles, and can even display an almost physical-attack-ignoring mistification ability, as if elementalized, and the ghost way ability that Urahara Kisuke called comparable to Aizen's.

Originally Araki's spirit particle driving ability was merely the lowest level LV1, but now, with Araki contracting the Rabbit Flower Eight Thousand Flow, this woman, in the Prison Chin Cry Cry Chapter, whom the Saal Aporo who climbed up from hell called one of the strong spiritual pressures.

Thus, in the correction of the notes on Araki's Full Manifestation Technique ability, his basic Full Manifestation Technique ability, the level of spirit particle driving, instantly rose to——LV10!

Character: Araki

Title: Second Generation 'Sword Eight'

'Origin Flow' license fully transmitted

Full Manifestation Technique: Ever-Blooming Flower (Awakened)

Spirit Particle Manipulation: LV10 (+)

……

For a moment, Araki's panel was updated once more.

"Absolutely unbelievable! It feels like I can now command this body and the surrounding spirit particles at any time. I don't know, compared to Dao Yune A'ula, whose soul contains the Spirit King's lock knot, who between us has the superior ability to command souls and spirit particles, but it's a close contest; the problem shouldn't be too big."

Araki silently felt the power within his body, gaining a completely new understanding of his own strength. One must know that everything in the Corpse Soul Realm consists of spirit particles, and now Araki has mastered the ability to command that power…

Of course, even with his Spirit Particle Manipulation at level ten, Araki still cannot achieve world‑class manipulation; to command the world itself, perhaps only a true Spirit King can do so!

But merely commanding the spirit particles within his own body—like Dao Yune A'ula in the novel, who uses cell‑level spirit particle manipulation to evade physical attacks—Araki can now do that as well…

As for using spirit particle manipulation against enemies? To Araki it seems utterly useless; those weaker than him don't need such subtle tactics—just a single slash will instantly kill them—while those stronger than him aren't unmotivated, it's simply that Araki can't move them at all!

Fortunately, Araki's control over his own soul's spirit particles has reached a remarkably high level, making the use of Ghost Path especially easy for him! It also fills the gap of his weakness in Ghost Path, saving him the experience he would have needed to level up that skill later.

"Ghost Path won't level up in the short term, but it's enough for now."

Araki thought this in his mind.

"The next step is the experimental phase for the ability."

"Maozhihua is currently in a fainted state, and I can't forcefully wake her; this is truly a headache. If only a ready‑made experimental subject would show up…"

Araki stroked his chin, continuing to think.

"Everyone, step aside! That guy Araki and I—who is your newly arrived captain—have something to say!"

Just as Araki watched Maozhihua, lying on the sofa in the leader's room of the 11th Squad with her eyes closed for rest, a commotion erupted outside that room.

"What is that sound..."

Araki listened to the voice outside the door, first stunned, then ecstatic.

He was extremely familiar with the voice of the person speaking outside.

"Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao appears~"

"So the lab mouse for this experiment has finally arrived, hasn't it?"

Araki whispered to himself, looking at his complete manifestation technique panel where another contract‑eligible name was listed, a slight smile tugging at his lips. Yes, the voice from outside was that of his dear Zaitou, the ageless and immortal~

Two more updates! The update speed is decent, right? Considering how hard I've worked, why not give me a recommendation, support the humble me~

(End of Chapter)