Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

The next day, at the training ground of the Shinigami Academy, sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Scattered students walked out of the examination hall, forming small groups and chattering as they checked their answers.

After completing a day of theoretical tests, Wang Xun stretched.

Cultural knowledge cannot be learned piecemeal, so Wang Xun really put in the effort to learn it.

Fortunately, there's Qixu, the little genius, around. I can just follow along and relax while reviewing, which saves me a lot of trouble and effort.

"How did the exam go?"

Qi Xu looked at Wang Xun, who seemed relaxed.

"Simple and straightforward."

"Don't be careless. This only accounts for a small part of the final score. The comprehensive assessment of the 'Chopping Fist and Walking Ghost' competition tomorrow and the day after is the most important. I remember that your overall score has never been high."

"uh-huh."

"You... you never train hard, you're always so careless in everything you do. What if you fail the team entrance exam?"

"It won't fail, don't worry."

Wang Xun always had this carefree attitude, and Qi Xu felt like she had punched cotton again.

Although Wang Xun's overall grades were not high, he had never fallen out of the elite class, which was unusually consistent.

This inevitably makes Nana think: if this guy is hardworking and diligent in training, could he also become very powerful?

Nana tried to imagine that Wang Xun was exceptionally strong, standing out among the elite classes, and that all the major squads would be vying for him.

If that's true, and given his outstanding looks, he must be surrounded by many girls...

Qi Xu shook her head, shaking these distracting thoughts out of her mind.

Looking at the lazy, white-haired loser next to her with his arms crossed, Qixu tightened her grip on her schoolbag.

Well, it's not bad like this.

"Tomorrow's Kido test will still be the Crimson Fire Cannon, a familiar topic, but this year's course should cover some advanced Kido techniques."

"I think your Shunpo skill has improved a bit. You might be able to boost your score this year with Shunpo."

"Both Kendo and Hakata are practical combat tests, but you always lose very quickly, surrendering after only a few moves..."

Qi Xu chattered on and on, and Wang Xun occasionally chimed in with his own words. The two of them strolled through the crowd like this.

"Senior Wang Xun!"

A cheerful greeting came from above, and Wang Xun and Qi Xu looked over.

"Oh, it's Shiba kid."

"Haha, what Shiba kid? Just call me Kaien."

Shiba Kaien, dressed in the Spirit Arts Academy uniform and carrying a package, approached with a smile.

"Ise-senpai is here too."

"Hello, Shiba-kun."

Shiba Kaien looked much older than her, and felt strange being called "senpai" (senior).

Out of politeness, Qixu returned the greeting in a very formal manner.

"Have you completed the enrollment process? We'll be classmates from now on, please take care of me."

"Haha, yes, thank you for your help. Speaking of which, Senior Wang Xun, I don't know what's wrong with my Kukaku, but lately she's been really into Ichiraku Ramen."

Haiyan winked and nudged Wang Xun's arm gently with her elbow.

"Oh? Really? That's a good thing..."

Wang Xun raised an eyebrow.

The next moment, he felt a chill coming from his side.

bad...

Haiyan, seemingly oblivious to the subtle tension, continued speaking with a smile.

"That's right, Kukaku has been going to the ramen shop every few days lately. I was wondering when she started to love ramen so much. Then she told me that it was a shop you recommended, senpai."

Wang Xun felt the temperature beside him drop a few degrees.

Okay, that's enough, stop now, you clueless guy...

Haiyan seemed oblivious to the message Wang Xun was conveying with his eyes, and warmly put her arm around Wang Xun's shoulder.

"Speaking of Kukaku, she's been a wild girl since she was little, and I've never seen her care about any boy like this before..."

"Ahem!"

Wang Xun coughed violently, trying to interrupt Haiyan.

But it was too late.

Nana pushed up her glasses, her voice eerily calm.

"Oh? So Shiba-kun is that interested in Wang Xun's affairs?"

"you do not say!"

Haiyan seemed completely oblivious to the danger, still wearing a smiling expression.

"If you ask me, Senior Wang Xun, if you're free today, how about we have dinner together? I think Kuhe would be very happy to have you here..."

Haiyan looked at Wang Xun, who looked utterly hopeless, and then at Qi Xu, whose face was gloomy beside her. Finally, she belatedly realized something.

"Ah, um..." He scratched his head, "Ku, Kukaku seems to be calling me. You two must be busy, so I won't disturb you any longer. I'll be going now..."

After saying that, he waved to the two of them and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Only Wang Xun and Qi Xu remained standing there, the air seemingly frozen.

"Seven Threads..."

Wang Xun tentatively spoke.

"Um?"

Qi Xu raised her head, her face displaying a calm expression that Wang Xun had never seen before, a calmness that was somewhat frightening.

"Why do you look so solemn..."

"Wang Xun!"

A vibrant voice came from afar.

Wang Xun and Qi Xu turned their heads at the same time and saw Shiba Kukaku running towards them.

She was dressed casually today, her long black hair flowing behind her, and a bright smile on her face.

"Hey, that's weird. I clearly saw my older brother here just now, where is he? Oh, Xiao Qixu is here too."

Konghe ran up to the two of them, looked at Wang Xun, then at Nanao, seemingly sensing that the atmosphere was a little awkward.

"What's wrong? Why do you look so serious?"

"It's nothing."

Nana quickly regained her usual calm expression and replied indifferently.

"Kuukaku, what brings you here?"

Wang Xun looked at Kong He, trying to change the atmosphere.

"I came to find you!"

"Kuhaku said with a smile."

"My older brother came to collect the new students' enrollment materials for the Spirit Arts Academy today, so I came in with him. It might not be so convenient to come here again in the future."

"I heard you had a test today, so I was wondering if I'd run into you at the entrance, and I actually did."

Konghe approached with a smile. Her breath was still hot from running over, and the fine sweat on her forehead glistened.

Qixu stared wide-eyed at the ravines that rose and fell with her breath.

What is this?

The next second, Qi Xu's eyes turned as sharp as a hawk's, her peripheral vision fixed on Wang Xun, who was sitting on pins and needles beside her.

If Wang Xun's gaze shifts even slightly, she will act without hesitation.

These eyes, falling into the abyss without realizing it, will be touched by my own hands...

Fortunately, Wang Xun's gaze was wandering around and he did not touch the minefield.

Konghe seemed oblivious to the eerie atmosphere in the air, casually moving closer to Wang Xun with a look of joy in her eyes.

"Hey, Wang Xun, do you have time later?"