Chapter 44: Items that can be upgraded (Ch 44)

[For the first time, you will have a B-level talented disciple, and you will get an extra reward, a bonus feature entry – Patient guidance]
July was confused by the system’s prompt. He had already obtained the “Patiently Persuade” entry before, so why did he get another “Patiently Persuade” entry as his first reward this time?
July checked his dashboard and found that the original “Guidance and Persuasion” entry had undergone new changes.
[Patiently Instruct (Can be Continued to Improve): You are good at guiding and are more likely to convince others. When you instruct students, their talents (only in terms of comprehension, understanding, and learning ability) will be temporarily improved by a small level. Disciples who are currently on training missions will continue to receive this effect.]
July was surprised to find that the term “patiently guiding and persuading” was actually an upgradeable term!
And if those disciples with S-level talents can also obtain this effect, then the improvement will be quite terrifying.
July opened the disciples’ panels to check and found that the talents of the disciples who had training tasks had been improved by a small level.
【Hirako Mako】
[Talent: S (S+)]
[Spiritual Pressure: lv31]
Rokuguruma Kensei and Kotetsu Yuune, two disciples with training missions, have their talents turned into S+, just like Hirako Mako.
As for Kana Zaraki, she has already completed the training task of the “Instant Strike” sword skill, but it still needs some time to consolidate. Now she has no new training tasks, so her talent is still the original S-level talent.
The new disciple, Kotsubaki Ren’emon, also has a B+ level talent.
Qiyue thought to herself that when accepting S-level and B-level disciples, the first reward would include the term “patiently guiding and persuading”, so it should also be the case when accepting disciples of other talent levels.
However, he currently does not have many vacancies for disciples, and there are still two S-level targets that can be conquered – Shifengyuan Yoruichi and Yadomaru Lisa, so it would be better to wait until there are more vacancies before continuing to accept disciples with lower talents.
Of course, if he could meet an A-level disciple, he could accept him. According to his observation, the B-level talent on the system panel corresponds to the potential of the chief officer level, the A-level talent corresponds to the potential of the vice-captain level, and the S-level talent corresponds to the potential of the captain level.
However, talents of level C and D all have the potential to be at the level of small-time soldiers. July really doesn’t want to accept people with too low talents as disciples when there are not enough places available.
The only known way to obtain a discipleship quota is to receive the reward for teaching the first class in the advanced training class.
“I hope Minister Yamada can arrange a lecture for me in the Huidao Advanced Training Class as soon as possible.” July couldn’t help but feel excited when he thought of what Minister Yamada had said before, that he would invite him to give a lecture.
July came to his senses and turned to his new disciple, Kotsubaki Basaemon, and said, “Kotsubaki, come to the dojo tonight to have dinner with us to celebrate.”
Xiaotsubaki Ren’emon thought that the teacher was treating him to a meal to celebrate his joining the Kano-ryu, and he was so moved that he burst into tears: “Thank you, teacher!”
…
In the evening, July and four disciples returned to the Shikatori Dojo carrying a bunch of food.
As soon as I entered the inner courtyard, I heard conversations in the backyard.
“The daughter of the Kotetsu family is very energetic. Does she practice for so long every day?” said a lazy male voice.
“Yongyin is a hardworking child, so hardworking that it makes people feel distressed,” said Bayunzhai.
“He’s practicing quite well. It seems that Shikatori-kun is also good at teaching. It turns out that it was right to let him go to the Spiritual Arts Academy!” said a lazy male voice.
“I was also surprised. The disciples we accepted in July are all very good.” said Bayunzhai.
“I feel relieved to see Captain Shikatori looking so energetic.” said a lazy male voice.
“Don’t worry about my health. July takes good care of me. I should be able to hold on for another one or two years.” said Bayunzhai.
“Well~ don’t say such discouraging words. I heard that Squad Zero is also studying Captain Shikatori’s injuries. Captain Shikatori will get better.” The lazy male voice continued.
“Then I’ll take your good words.” said Bayunzhai.
“Well, it’s getting late, I have to leave.” The lazy male voice continued.
“Stay for dinner. I heard from July this morning that she would prepare a big meal tonight!” said Bayunzhai.
July also walked into the backyard and saw Kanto Bayunsai and Kyoraku Shunsui sitting on the edge of the eaves in the yard drinking tea.
Kyoraku Shunsui’s image at this time was very similar to the image that July saw in his previous life – his hair was tied behind his head in a ponytail, he was wearing a pink haori jacket embroidered with patterns, and he had a slight beard on his chin, but he was not wearing the straw raincoat.
“Shikatori-kun is back. I’m here to check on your ‘work’.” Kyoraku Shunsui said jokingly, “I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to take care of you after you went to the Spiritual Arts Academy. Now that I see that Captain Shikatori is so energetic, I feel relieved.”
“Thanks to Captain Kyoraku for his care.” Qiyue said with a smile, “Captain Kyoraku, please stay for dinner tonight. I haven’t thanked you enough for your care for me.”
After Bayunsai stepped down and took leave, Kyoraku Shunsui, who took over the position of captain, assigned Nanatsuki a long-term task – to take good care of the seriously ill former captain.
Apart from this, he was not assigned any other tasks, and his salary was still paid as usual, which made July, who was short of money, very grateful.
Later, he wanted to transfer to the Spiritual Arts Academy to be a teacher. Kyoraku Shunsui did not make any trouble and readily signed the job transfer consent form for him.
Kyoraku Shunsui originally wanted to find a izakaya to have some wine, but when he heard that he could stay and eat for free, he became tempted. After all, Captain Kadori had a collection of fine wines that had been treasured for hundreds of years!
However, when he looked at the four people following July, and there were also Kotetsu Yuune, Kotetsu Kiyone and Kakuto Bayunsai in the yard, he felt a little embarrassed to stay.
“That’s not good. This will trouble Kadori-kun too much.” Kyoraku Shunsui said this. Although he had stood up, he had no intention of moving his feet.
“Don’t worry, my apprentices will help you wash and cut the vegetables. It won’t be too troublesome.” July saw that he didn’t want to leave.
“You are just craving for my deer antler wine. Sit down and I will open two jars later.” Bayunzhai exposed him.
“It’s really hard to refuse your kindness, thank you so much!” Kyoraku Shunsui sat back down.
“You are still so addicted to wine. You have made many mistakes in the past because of this!” Bayunzhai shook his head.
When Bayunsai was in office, in order to hand over the work, Kyoraku Shunsui served as vice-captain under her for two years. He was familiar with the affairs of the Eighth Division, so she knew Kyoraku Shunsui’s personality very well.
“I drink much less now. Being the captain is so busy. I really regret agreeing to old man Shan. I should have stayed in the first team!” Kyoraku Shunsui said shockingly.
In fact, he left most of the captaincy duties to his vice-captain.