Shin’ō Academy.
This year’s incoming students were divided into five classes, with Class One being the best and Class Five the worst.
Based on their comprehensive entrance exam scores, Gilgamesh, Renji, and Rukia were all placed in Class One.
In the original storyline of “Bleach,” Rukia was not placed in Class One due to her poor kendo talent.
Therefore, during the founding period of the Kingdom of Uruk, Gilgamesh asked Yoruichi to mentor Renji and Rukia in their kendo training.
The results were effective.
After all, the kendo talent test is highly subjective. As long as Rukia performed adequately and combined it with her scores in the first two rounds, she could easily enter Class One.
“I am your instructor, Ōnabara Gengorō!”
“Class One of the first year has gathered all the top scorers of the exam, making it a prestigious class!”
“I hope that all of you will not only join the Gotei 13 but also continually strive towards the center of power through rigorous training!”
“Therefore, every day, you will…”
On the podium, a tall, burly, bald man—Ōnabara Gengorō, the instructor of Class One—was giving an impassioned speech.
The students in the class were all fired up.
Most of them were from noble families. For them, joining the Gotei 13 was not difficult, but becoming seated officers was not as easy.
Not to mention achieving the positions of vice-captain or captain.
As for those born in Rukongai, their goal was naturally to join the Gotei 13.
In the class, only Gilgamesh, Renji, and Rukia seemed uninterested, even feeling bored by Ōnabara Gengorō’s long-winded speech.
Soon, the first class of the day ended.
During the break, many students left the classroom.
Gilgamesh, holding Yoruichi in his arms, stayed in his seat, gently petting her head with no intention of leaving the classroom.
Yoruichi purred contentedly under Gilgamesh’s touch.
Next to them, Renji and Rukia started playfully teasing each other again.
“Excuse me, are you Gilgamesh?”
At that moment, a gentle voice sounded.
Gilgamesh, Renji, and Rukia turned to see a black-haired boy with a Zanpakutō at his waist, smiling warmly at them.
Noticing their attention, the boy introduced himself, “My name is Naoki Tsunayashiro. I am here on behalf of the Tsunayashiro family to invite Gilgamesh.”
Without waiting for Gilgamesh to respond, Tsunayashiro Naoki continued, “If you agree, the Tsunayashiro family will grant you the surname ‘Tsunayashiro,’ making you a member of the Tsunayashiro family, with a status equal to direct descendants.”
The classroom erupted in astonishment.
“Oh my god, is this real?”
“Gilgamesh is about to soar to new heights!”
“That’s one of the Four Great Noble Families! If I could, I would abandon my current surname just to join the Tsunayashiro family!”
“Unless they’re from the other three Great Noble Families or some top noble families, no one can resist this temptation, right?”
“Not necessarily. Gilgamesh is so talented that he’s almost guaranteed to become a captain in the future. He might not need the Tsunayashiro family.”
“Can talent put food on the table? The center of power in Seireitei is not the captains but the Central 46 Chambers.”
“If he joins the Tsunayashiro family, he could aspire to enter the Central 46 Chambers in the future.”
“Exactly. The Central 46 Chambers can even judge captains.”
Amid the heated discussions, many gazes filled with longing, jealousy, and envy were directed towards Gilgamesh.
These people wished they could take his place and join the Tsunayashiro family themselves.
Tsunayashiro Naoki smiled lightly as he listened to the discussions.
Without waiting for Gilgamesh to respond, he continued, “Alright then, I’ll come to see you after school today and take you to the Tsunayashiro residence.”
Clearly, Tsunayashiro Naoki was confident that Gilgamesh would agree.
As the discussions indicated, unless one belonged to the other three Great Noble Families or a few top noble families, no one could resist the allure of the Tsunayashiro surname.
And the Tsunayashiro family had already used their resources to confirm that Gilgamesh was not a descendant of these families.
Tsunayashiro Naoki was about to leave but stopped in his tracks when he heard Gilgamesh’s calm voice, “You don’t need to come back. I will not join the Tsunayashiro family.”
Tsunayashiro Naoki was stunned, turning back in disbelief as if doubting his ears.
Not just him, but the other students in the classroom were also taken aback.
Clearly, this was not the outcome they had anticipated.
After a long pause, Tsunayashiro Naoki regained his composure. His expression turned cold, his tone losing its friendliness, “Are you sure? This opportunity will not come again.”
Before Gilgamesh could respond, Renji stood up.
Annoyed by Tsunayashiro Naoki’s threatening tone, Renji waved dismissively, “You’re annoying. He said no. Now leave.”
Tsunayashiro Naoki’s face darkened, but he did not retaliate. He merely cast a cold glance at Renji before turning and leaving.
Through the illumination of the Omniscient and Omnipotent Star, Gilgamesh perceived Tsunayashiro Naoki’s sinister, dirty thoughts, including his greed and desire towards him, which disgusted and displeased Gilgamesh.
If it weren’t for the inappropriate setting, Gilgamesh would have sent Tsunayashiro Naoki to hell.
As for the Tsunayashiro family, Gilgamesh hoped they would be wise enough not to provoke him again. Otherwise, he wouldn’t mind reducing the Four Great Noble Families to three.
Unbeknownst to them, the second class had started.
The second class was the fundamentals of Asauchi.
It’s worth noting that most of the freshmen had received their Asauchi two days before the official start of classes.
Gilgamesh was no exception.
At that moment, the classroom door was pushed open.
All the students’ attention turned towards the door, knowing their Asauchi instructor had arrived.
Gilgamesh, Renji, and Rukia were no exceptions.
In their gaze, a man with black-framed glasses and a gentle smile walked in.
At the same moment, Yoruichi, nestled in Gilgamesh’s arms, bristled, her pupils contracting sharply.
The newcomer was none other than—
Aizen Sōsuke!
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