Bleach: The Unique Time Zanpakutō

Kyōraku Callum's face fell; he couldn't figure out what went wrong.

His seemingly flawless excuse and demeanor... where did he slip up?

"To be honest, it's really about studying,"

Kyōraku Callum insisted. "During Hakuda class, I saw you taking notes."

"So I wanted to borrow them to copy."

This was the best excuse he could think of.

Rukia's expression visibly relaxed.

For some reason, she seemed to readily believe him.

"In that case,"

"I'll get them for you."

Rukia's response took Kyōraku Callum by surprise.

This wasn't the desired outcome. If she fetched the notes, how could he complete the task?

The check-in task was imminent; he couldn't abandon it halfway.

He had a backup plan.

"No need,"

"I brought paper and pen!"

To Rukia's astonishment, Kyōraku Callum produced paper and pen from his uniform.

"While I'm not skilled in calligraphy, I'm quite adept at copying with a pen."

"Just one lesson's notes; it'll only take five minutes!"

Looking at Kyōraku Callum's earnest gaze, Rukia found herself unable to refuse.

She couldn't bring herself to reject him.

After much deliberation, Rukia finally unfurrowed her brow.

"Fi-fine,"

"But you can't laugh at me!"

Kyōraku Callum looked slightly bewildered. Before he could fully understand her words, Rukia stepped aside, granting him access to her dorm.

He stepped across the threshold into Rukia's private world.

The pink decor clearly reflected her girlish nature.

Numerous rabbit plushies and decorations spoke volumes about her personality.

Kyōraku Callum's expression softened.

"It's a lovely room."

"Re-really?"

A gleam shone in Rukia's eyes as she stammered the question.

She clearly valued others' approval, especially from someone she didn't dislike. His words held significant weight.

"Of course, it is!"

Kyōraku Callum, having lived in the Seireitei for years, was knowledgeable in many areas beyond combat.

"Those rabbit plushies… are they the latest from Asazuma Toy Shop? Very popular with girls!"

Rukia lowered her head, her hair partially obscuring her expression.

"Uh-huh!"

Kyōraku Callum wasn't overly focused on Rukia's reaction; his attention was drawn to a voice in his mind.

[Ding! Check-in started. Please remain in the dorm for ten minutes to complete the task.]

Kyōraku Callum breathed a sigh of relief.

He'd successfully found a believable excuse.

After a moment of quiet, Rukia seemed to regain her composure, remembering Kyōraku Callum's reason for being there.

"Here, the notes are in my study."

Shinigami Academy dorms were well-equipped.

Besides a study, there was a training room, a meditation room, and more.

Following Rukia, Kyōraku Callum entered her study. It was simple and tidy.

Rukia found her notes and was about to hand them over when she seemed to remember something.

"Wait!"

Her outstretched hand retracted.

"I'll just read them to you!"

Rukia's smile was slightly strained, as if hiding something. Kyōraku Callum didn't press further.

He sat at the desk, placing his pen and paper neatly, maintaining a focused demeanor.

Rukia visibly relaxed.

"Hakuda, a fundamental skill for Shinigami, focuses on refinement…"

Her clear voice, like the chime of bells, filled Kyōraku Callum's ears.

The sound of her reading and his writing created a peaceful atmosphere.

A serious girl and a focused young man; the scene in the study was remarkably harmonious.

Time ticked by.

Kyōraku Callum was surprised by Rukia's intense concentration. She meticulously recorded every key point from the 2nd Division instructor's lesson. This made copying the notes take considerably longer.

Then, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.

[Check-in complete. Reward distribution in progress.]

[Reward distribution successful: Spiritual pressure breakthrough!]

The moment the system finished speaking, an ominous feeling washed over Kyōraku Callum.

He instinctively pulled Rukia into a tight embrace, so forcefully that the still-dazed Rukia thought he was trying to strangle her.

The next moment, a dramatic change occurred!

Spiritual energy, like a tidal wave, surged from within him. His dark eyes shone with an intense light.

Boom!

A tremendous surge of spiritual energy coalesced into terrifying spiritual pressure, erupting outwards from Kyōraku Callum as its epicenter!

The entire Shinigami Academy, and even parts of the Seireitei, sensed this terrifying pressure.

Countless Shinigami stopped their work, staring towards Shinigami Academy with expressions of utter shock.

Although he'd anticipated some kind of reaction, the scale of this event still surprised Kyōraku Callum.

He'd hugged Rukia purely to prevent her from being harmed by the sudden burst of spiritual pressure.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly, shrinking into his embrace, too afraid to move.

The sheer power of this spiritual pressure far exceeded her expectations.

Rukia looked up at Kyōraku Callum's profile, thinking:

Who is he?

Why does he possess such immense and terrifying spiritual pressure?

Curiosity, like spring weeds, sprouted relentlessly in her heart.

The warmth of his embrace was a sensation she'd never experienced before.

For a moment, she found herself strangely captivated.

Kyōraku Callum silently cursed himself, struggling to control the surging spiritual energy within him.

Before entering Shinigami Academy, his training had focused solely on accumulating spiritual pressure.

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