Looking at the vibrant students in the Spiritual Arts Academy, Gao Yu, who had parted ways with Abarai Renji, had by this point largely figured out the abilities of Star Chaser.
Star Chaser is an ability that allows one's status to advance. If used, it will elevate one's position.
For example, if one is currently a Squad member, using it would make them a Seat Officer.
However, one's strength would not change; even if one became a Captain, their strength would remain as it is now.
Of course, Star Chaser also possesses an ability to transcend limits, but that limit is too far for him.
He is currently just an ordinary Shinigami; limits are not something he can consider at this moment.
For instance, Yamamoto and Aizen have both reached the Shinigami limit.
Their strength can no longer improve; even after hundreds or thousands of years, their strength would remain the same.
That is why Aizen desired the Hōgyoku, because the Hōgyoku could allow him to break through the Shinigami limit and become a transcendent being.
However, for Gao Yu, after acquiring the Star Chaser ability, the Shinigami limit no longer exists for him, because he can transcend limits!
In other words, as long as he continues to cultivate, although it will take a very long time, he can continuously grow stronger, easily break through the Shinigami's limits, and even become more powerful than the Soul King.
Of course, this might require a very, very long time.
With his talent, who knows how long it will take him to become a Captain-class Shinigami.
Moreover, after arriving at the Spiritual Arts Academy, Gao Yu also discovered something.
That is, not everyone possesses their own abilities; in fact, it can be said that the vast majority of people do not have abilities!
Only those with unique characteristics and powerful spiritual energy possess their own traits, thereby giving birth to unique superpowers.
Characters with names and appearances from the original work naturally belong to those with unique characteristics; such people can possess superpowers even if their strength is weak.
As for those ordinary background characters, they would need the assistance of powerful spiritual energy to have superpowers.
Thinking this, he entered the office of Class 1.
In the office was a bald man wearing glasses, who was Daiunahara Yan Gorou, the instructor of Class 1.
This instructor was also once a Seat Officer of the Thirteen Squads, so he naturally possessed his own ability.
"Strict Teacher Produces Outstanding Students: You will become an excellent teacher, and students will progress more easily under your guidance."
Well, this is a good ability, but he cannot acquire it yet.
Because Daiunahara Yan Gorou's favorability towards him had not reached sixty.
But what surprised Gao Yu was that, although it hadn't reached sixty, it was still at fifty-four.
Because Gao Yu often sought out this famous teacher for guidance when he was at the Spiritual Arts Academy, and although he wasn't his student, their relationship was quite good.
Gao Yu's talent was not outstanding, but Daiunahara Yan Gorou greatly admired his perseverance.
Gao Yu's heart stirred, and he smiled as he said to him:
"Teacher, Abarai's internship task was completed excellently. It seems you are about to train another genius student."
Daiunahara Yan Gorou was also very happy to hear Gao Yu say this, after all, teachers like to hear others praise their students.
The teachers of the Spiritual Arts Academy were originally Seat Officers from various Squads, and only transferred to the Spiritual Arts Academy due to some personal reasons or organizational needs.
These people left the battlefield, but they hoped their students could take their place on the battlefield and protect the Seireitei.
He nodded and said, "Gao Yu, how far do you think Renji can go?"
"Well," Gao Yu said humbly, "I am just an ordinary Shinigami and not very familiar with Captain-class situations, but I believe Abarai-kun can become a High-ranking Seat Officer in at most forty years."
"Beyond that, even Vice-Captain is possible."
"You're being a bit exaggerated with your words," Daiunahara Yan Gorou shook his head and said, "Captain-class is not that easy to achieve, let alone within forty years."
"However, he is, after all, a talent valued by Captain Aizen, so becoming a High-ranking Seat Officer is very likely."
"To be honest, if it weren't for Captain Aizen, I wouldn't have allowed my student to intern in their fifth year."
What could Gao Yu say? He could only nod and smile, "Teacher is right."
Normally, academy students are assigned to various Squads only after graduation, and in their first year, they intern with senior Squad members, learning the work that Shinigami need to handle.
Of course, rules are rules, and actual situations may very well have some exceptions.
Like now.
After discussing Renji's matter, Gao Yu quickly asked Daiunahara Yan Gorou for some advice on Kido, showing a humble and studious attitude.
Daiunahara Yan Gorou's favorability towards Gao Yu was already at fifty-four, and seeing Gao Yu like this, his favorability increased a bit more, just reaching sixty.
Gao Yu also successfully acquired the 'Strict Teacher Produces Outstanding Students' skill.
After acquiring the ability, he exchanged some Kido techniques with Daiunahara Yan Gorou before leaving the office.
After leaving the office, he did not rush back to the Fifth Division but went to the academy to see if there were any other people with abilities.
Not long after, he spotted Kira Iziru, who was with Abarai Renji, and Hinamori Momo, who was nearby.
These two, of course, also had abilities.
Kira Iziru's ability is 'Bird Killer'.
"Bird Killer: When used against enemies with wings, your strength will be greatly enhanced."
He truly lives up to his name as the chicken slayer; Kira's ability is quite useful, as many Hollow have wings, and Hollow are currently the Shinigami's main enemies.
Later, when the Quincy entered Vollständig, they also had those light wings, and it's unknown if these illusory light wings count as wings, but regardless of whether they do, the large bird in X's Vollständig Second Stage definitely counts.
Speaking of which, when Aizen entered his Hōgyoku state, he also had wings on his back, so does he count as a 'bird'?
And Hinamori Momo's ability is 'Ultimate Defense'.
"Ultimate Defense: When used, your defense will be greatly enhanced."
Excellent, truly the strongest tank, Goddess Momo.
Seeing this, Gao Yu knew that he was definitely going to be friends with these two!
His favorability with Renji had reached above sixty, but he wasn't as familiar with Kira and Hinamori.
Because he hadn't really spoken much with Kira and Hinamori, their favorability was only a pitiful twenty.
He had to make friends with them!