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After clashing with the Adjuchas for a while, Yoruichi retreated to Shin's side.
"I can't do it. I'm no match for this thing," she said, admitting defeat. It was true, she couldn't beat it. She had thrown everything she had at it and had barely managed to inflict any lasting damage, mainly because its High-Speed Regeneration was just too monstrous.
The rate of its healing outpaced the damage she could deal, and now, her spiritual pressure was almost completely depleted.
"Then we'll fight it another day."
Shin sent the charging Adjuchas flying with a single punch.
Yoruichi watched, speechless. When it ca to Hakuda, there probably wasn't a single person in the entire Soul Society who was stronger than Shin. Now, she truly believed just how powerful he was.
"Let's get out of here for now."
Shin took Yoruichi and left the Kamui dinsion. As for the Adjuchas, it would remain locked away, waiting for the day Yoruichi was strong enough to kill it.
"By the way, Yoruichi, I think you should focus more on learning Kidō. Otherwise, it's going to be a considerable weakness for you."
Shin said to her. While Yoruichi knew so Kidō, she was far from proficient.
"I can't spread myself too thin," Yoruichi replied. Just practicing Hakuda and Shunpo already took up so much of her ti. If she had to add Kidō to the mix, she felt she wouldn't have enough ti for everything.
"Your martial arts have basically hit a plateau for now. Breaking through that limit won't be easy, so it's the perfect ti to start learning Kidō," Shin told her. If he had the Hōgyoku, breaking limits wouldn't be an issue. The Hōgyoku's power was to shatter boundaries and bring forth evolution—to realize the deepest desires of the heart.
But he didn't have the Hōgyoku yet. Who knew when that would be created? It all depended on Kisuke Urahara and Aizen—especially Urahara, that brilliant mind.
"Whatever you say," Yoruichi said. Although she had no interest in Kidō, since Shin put it that way, she wasn't going to refuse.
"You might be reluctant now, but you'll see the benefits of Kidō later," Shin said to her. Kidō definitely added a certain flair to a fight. Using Hakuda made you a warrior, but with Kidō, you instantly beca a mage.
"I'll have a word with Old Man Yamamoto and get you promoted to Vice-Captain."
After all, this was a promotion to Vice-Captain. He had to at least give the old man a heads-up. Yamamoto probably wouldn't make a fuss over it. A quick word should be enough.
Shin left the 2nd Division barracks and headed for the 1st Division. The matter was simple. The current Vice-Captain of the 2nd Division, a mber of the Hō family, wanted to pass the position to Yoruichi anyway. A quick word from Shin, and Yamamoto agreed.
Technically, she needed to prove her strength, but with Shin personally vouching for her, Yamamoto trusted him. Besides, Yamamoto already knew Yoruichi was a genius. The Shihōin clan hadn't been quiet about promoting her talent.
They had their reasons. The Shihōin family was in a bit of a weak position at the mont. If they didn't show so strength, they might be kicked out of the Four Great Noble Clans.
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"You're back already?" Yoruichi said, looking at Shin with anticipation when he returned so quickly. She was, of course, eager to beco the Vice-Captain of the 2nd Division, not just for herself, but for her family.
"Of course. It's all settled. So, how are you going to thank ?" Shin asked with a grin.
"Tch, I did this all with my own strength. Why should I thank you?" Yoruichi said with a dismissive pout.
Of course, she was just saying that. Deep down, she was incredibly grateful to Shin. Without his guidance, her strength would never have improved so quickly. Shin hadn't held back at all when teaching her; he had given her his full attention.
"Don't be so stubborn. But don't think becoming Vice-Captain is all sunshine and roses. This is all for you to handle now."
Shin handed a mountain of docunts to Yoruichi. From this day forward, she was officially promoted to his glorified paper-pusher.
"Wait, what's this?" Yoruichi froze for a mont, then asked him.
"Isn't it obvious? From now on, all this paperwork is your responsibility."
Shin patted Yoruichi's shoulder, giving her a look that said, 'You've got this, I believe in you.'
Yoruichi was completely stunned. Wasn't this the captain's job? Why was he dumping it all on her?
"Isn't this your responsibility? Are you trying to slack off?" Yoruichi glared at Shin.
"Then what do you think a Vice-Captain is for?"
Shin smiled and asked her.
"A Vice-Captain is supposed to assist the captain, of course. What's your point?"
"Well, since you said it yourself—a Vice-Captain assists the captain. So isn't my work your work? All this is for you now. Think of it as… personal developnt."
Shin placed the stacks of docunts in front of her and promptly made his escape. The pile of paperwork was truly massive. Unohana had helped him with it before, but she was busy now and had returned to the 4th Division barracks.
Shin hadn't touched any of it, and now it was all for Yoruichi.
"IF I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, I SWEAR I'LL KILL YOU!" Yoruichi shouted through gritted teeth.
Even though she was no match for Shin, she still wanted to tear him apart. It was too much. She had just been promoted to Vice-Captain, and he was already making her do all this tedious work.
Shin had already left the 2nd Division barracks and was heading for the 4th Division. Yoruichi was probably furious right now, so he figured it was best to make himself scarce and avoid her wrath. He'd lay low for a bit and let the storm pass. It was for his own safety. Knowing Yoruichi, she might actually try to attack him.
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"You actually have ti to co here."
Retsu Unohana couldn't help but put down her work when she saw Shin.
Compared to the 2nd Division, the 4th Division was much busier. All the injured had to be treated here. Even if there were no battles with Hollows, Soul Reapers often sparred with each other. There were new patients in the 4th Division almost every day.
"Why wouldn't I have ti?" Shin sat down, smiled at Unohana, and poured himself so tea without a second thought.
"Shouldn't you be handling your work right now?" Unohana couldn't help but say. If the work wasn't done, Yamamoto would be furious.
"I found a new workhorse. Yoruichi is the new Vice-Captain. Of course, I'm going to let my Vice-Captain share so of the burden," Shin said with a smile.
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