In the blink of an eye, half a year passed.
In the auditorium, Natsuhiko stood calmly in the team, waiting for the official award of Zanpakuto.
After Natsuhiko finished his fourth-grade studies, he directly applied for graduation and was approved.
And today is the graduation ceremony for all graduates and the ceremony for the official award of Zanpakuto.
Not everyone can graduate, some died during the three-year internship, some did not meet the requirements for graduation, and some were not selected by the division.
Only three-fifths of the students in a grade can graduate, and the other two-fifths of the students will have their Zanpakuto taken back and have no contact with the Shinigami.
Natsuhiko waited quietly. In this half a year, Natsuhiko's strength also slowly increased.
In the second half of the semester, Natsuhiko poured more energy into Ghost Road. He first learned Beginner Dao Breaker and Beginner Bakudo. The more useful one is Bakudo 21 Red Smoke Release, which releases a huge red smoke curtain to cover his body. This is Omaeda Nishichiyo's unique skill.
There is also Bakudo 26 Curved Light, which can cover objects and make them invisible to others.
Bakudo 30 flashes of the mouth three times, releasing three huge beak-like beams, fixing the opponent's waist and hands to objects, restricting the enemy's movement.
After learning Beginner Ghost Road, there is only one month left in the third-grade. Natsuhiko can only learn some practical Intermediate Dao Breaker and Bakudo.
For example, Dao Breaker's Thirty-One Crimson Cannon shot out a huge fireball at an extremely fast speed. It had both an impact and an extremely high temperature.
Red Cannon is also the most used Dao Breaker in Shinigami, and its power and difficulty are suitable.
In addition, there is Hado 32 Yellow Flame Flash, high-speed flame shooting.
Dao Breaker's Thirty-Three Azure Flames Fall, an explosive blue flame attack.
Hado 58 Black Mist, shoots a huge tornado at the enemy, and so on.
These are the more practical Intermediate Dao Breaker, and some Bakudo, such as Bakudo 37 Hanging Stars, make a hammock in the air with Reiki to support the falling person.
The Binding Dao's Thirty-Nine Round Gate Fan was the original defensive shield, and the Binding Dao's Fifty-eight Black-Toed Chasing Sparrow was used to sense the enemy's spiritual pressure and track them down.
This Ghost Road was more than enough for Natsuhiko to deal with normal Xuhe missions.
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After the graduation ceremony, Natsuhiko slowly walked out of the auditorium. He stood outside the auditorium in a daze. A voice sounded in his ear, "Natsuhiko, over here."
Natsuhiko raised his head and looked into the distance. Renji Asanai, Lucia, and the others were all standing there.
"Brother Renji Asanai, Sister Lucia …"
Natsuhiko hurried over to them. Renji Asanai took him into his arms and rubbed his hair. "Congratulations on your graduation," he said.
During the year in Covert Mobile force, Natsuhiko spent less time with them, but every time he received his salary, he would gather with them to maintain their friendship.
Lucia looked at Natsuhiko, took out a package, and said, "This is a gift for you."
"Thank you."
As soon as Natsuhiko took it, Renji Asanai said, "Lucia, why didn't you tell me you prepared a gift? I could have prepared one too."
Lucia said angrily, "Isn't it normal to prepare a gift?
Do you need others to tell you? "
"Of course you do. Look at them, aren't they also … What?
You all prepared gifts. "Renji Asanai looked at everyone who took out gifts with a helpless expression.
Itsuru Kira gave Natsuhiko a pen and said, "This pen is for you."
Isao Kondō gave Natsuhiko a kunai and said, "I heard that Covert Mobile force is good at assassinations. This kunai is for you."
Momo Hinomori gave Natsuhiko a Teru Teru Bozu and said with a smile, "I hope that every day will be a sunny day for you."
"Thank you."
Natsuhiko took all these things and put them away.
Lucia said with a smile, "There's mine too. Hurry up and open it."
Natsuhiko nodded and opened the package Lucia gave him. There was a silver necklace inside, and the pendant of the necklace was a silver heart.
Lucia explained, "This is for you to never forget your own heart no matter what."
Natsuhiko hung the pendant around his neck and said with a smile, "I'll always wear it."
Renji Asanai said with a smile, "Since you all prepared gifts and I didn't, I'll treat you all to a meal."
The six of them went to the food street and found a home-made izakaya to celebrate Natsuhiko's graduation.
"Cheers."
Everyone raised their glasses. Just as Natsuhiko was about to take a glass, he was stopped again.
Renji Asanai said, "You're too young to drink."
Natsuhiko heard this and felt helpless. Even though he had graduated, they still treated him like a child.
However, he was indeed young. Including the year he spent on Drifting Soul Street, he was not even 14 years old.
Natsuhiko could only pick up the juice and said, "Cheers."
Everyone drank it in one gulp. Renji Asanai said with a smile, "Natsuhiko only took two years to graduate. It's really amazing. This hasn't happened in years, right?"
The last time someone skipped a grade was fifty or sixty years ago. A boy named Ichimaru Yin finished a six-year course in one year.
Although Natsuhiko was a little inferior, it was still shocking that he finished a six-year course in two years.
Of course, Hisagi Shuhei would also shine. When he was in the sixth grade, he would be fought over by the division and be recruited in advance. He was a genius that hadn't appeared in years.
But in front of Natsuhiko, his halo would fade away.
However, three years later, a genius teenager would enter the Shinyang Academy and graduate in only one year. After entering the division, he would be the third seat, master the Bankai in thirty years, and take over as the captain.
This person was the most talented person in the history of Bellingham. His appearance could completely overshadow Natsuhiko's limelight.
For Natsuhiko, this would be something that he was looking forward to. Joining the Covert mobile force was to reduce the attention of others. If he could overshadow the limelight and attract attention, he would be able to avoid being noticed by others as much as possible.
Natsuhiko didn't want to be noticed by Aizen before he grew up and become his target of observation.
Once he was targeted by him, even a captain-level figure wouldn't be able to detect it and could only be played in the palm of his hand.
Lucia said with a smile, "And Natsuhiko was recruited in advance, while we will only enter the third grade next year."
The others felt deeply frustrated. In front of Natsuhiko's talent, their efforts were somewhat insignificant.
Natsuhiko said with a smile, "But you will eventually enter the division, and I will wait for you in the division."
When Renji Asanai heard this, he said with a smile, "You are right, we will also enter the division. Our Renji Asanai Squad members will all become Shinigami."
"Why is it called Renji Asanai Squad?" Itsuru Kira asked.
Renji Asanai said proudly, "Because I am the big brother."
Lucia interrupted, "But this name sucks."
"What did you say?"
Renji Asanai and Lucia glared at each other, and the two quarreled again.
The others laughed, and the banquet was very lively.
But no matter what, it couldn't change the fact that they would be separated. Natsuhiko would still see them in the future, but most of the time, he would be alone.
Of course, he would also meet new friends. Life is not always the same, and there will always be separation on the road ahead. Natsuhiko knew that a new life awaited him.