Chapter 20 - Recovering (2/2)

”It's alright. It should heal soon” Itachi replies.

”Wow, I can't believe you managed to awaken your Zanpakuto so early. I thought it generally takes years.” Taro Interrupted.

”Well, I just got lucky” Eiji smiled and replied.

”Wow, I wish I had your luck then” Taro Snided.

”Then are you going to be graduating this year as well?” Itsuki asked.

”Yes, I spent six years properly learning all the fundamentals, It shouldn't take anyone longer than 6 to be able to graduate. Besides I don't have anything left to learn. It's time to join the Gotei 13.” Eiji said with an expectant look in his eye.

”Did you have a specific squad in mind?” Taro asked.

”Well, I am hoping to join the 10th squad. But normally it's difficult to choose your squad.”

”Oh, then I hope I get accepted”. Eiji said.

Taro nodded but didn't say anything further. He knew if Eiji requested to join squad 10, they would definitely accept him.

Itachi was also a bit curious, he had some information about the squads, but he hadn't made a concrete decision on which squad to join. 'So it looks like if you don't show enough skill or potential to stand out, you would be placed in a random squad.'

Itachi asked Taro a few more questions before he bid his farewells and left the infirmary. The others tried to persuade Itachi to rest a bit more, but were unsuccessful in doing so. He had already been treated and he still had to meet with the headmaster.

'In terms of joining a squad, the 2nd division works best with my previous experience. But for whichever one I join, I need to avoid the fifth division.'. Itachi thought to himself as he made his way over.

Itachi arrives at the headmaster's office and just as he is about to knock on the door, a voice calls out to him from inside.

”Come in Uchiha.” It was the voice of Ounabara. Itachi walks in and closes the door behind him. He sees the headmaster and Ounabara in the room. To Itachi's surprise, Captain Soi Fon was also in the room. The headmaster signals for Itachi to take a seat.

”Itachi, how is your arm?” The headmaster asked first as Itachi sat down.

”I was told it would be healed fully in a few days.” Itachi replied.

I feel as though there isn't anything the academy would be able to teach you. It would only be an hindrance to your growth if you were to remain here. I believe with someone of your talent the best experience would be to join a squad and polish your skills further.”

The headmaster reaches to a drawer in his desk and pulls out a paper. He hands the paper to Itachi. Itachi looks at the paper and reads the words on it. 'The Shino Academy certifies that Uchiha Itachi has successfully completed the Shinigami Training Course and is herewith awarded this certificate of training.'

Itachi was a bit surprised. ”This...?”

”Captain Soi suggested that there is no longer any need for delay. It's best for you to graduate as early as possible.”

Soi Fon nodded.

”Congratulations, you deserved it.” Ounabara adds in.

”Thank you sensei.” Itachi replies back. He was still slightly surprised that the captain of the second squad would ȧssist in his early graduation. 'If I recall, the 2nd Division is responsible for ȧssassinations, policing, scouting, and message couriers.'

”One more thing.” The headmaster says as he reaches under his desk and takes out a neatly folded black robe.

”Since you're no longer a student, you'll be given this standard shinigami shihakusho.” The headmaster hands Itachi the robe.

Soi Fon steps up and looks at Itachi with a cold gaze. Itachi stands up from his seat and meets her gaze.

”Uchiha Itachi. Now that you're officially a shinigami, how would you like to join the second division as part of the executive militia?