Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

Chapter 102 Teaching that Wang Xun a lesson

As dusk deepened, Masayasu Nagano walked at the forefront, his steps steady.

He glanced at the people behind him and nodded to the black-haired youth.

He recognized the man; he was a young man from the Lingchuan family. Although they were both minor nobles, he was far more powerful than his declining Nagano family.

"Hey, Nagano, is it true that you're taking us to see the head of the Tsuna Yayo family?"

Ayakawa Hiko looked at Nagano in front of him, puzzled.

"Just follow me. You know where this road leads."

Upon hearing this, Ayakawa Hiko clenched his fists, glanced at his companion beside him, and then looked at Nagano Masayasu's back in front of him, his heart filled with surprise.

He found it hard to believe that Nagano Masayasu, whose family had fallen on hard times and was almost expelled from aristocratic circles, could actually get in touch with the Tsuna Yayo family.

"Ayakawa, do you really think Nagano is capable of working for the Tsuna-yayo family?"

The person next to him lowered their voice, their tone tinged with uncertainty.

Another person echoed this sentiment.

"Yes, what if he's just using the Tsunayo family's name..."

Ayakawa Hiko frowned, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"Whether he's lying to us or not, it's worth going to see. He wouldn't dare to try and fool us with Tsunayoshi's name."

The person behind him looked at Nagano in front of him and couldn't help but ask a question.

"Hey, Nagano, why is this important figure from the Tsuna Yayoi family contacting us? And what's their connection to that Wang Xun?"

Upon hearing this, Masayasu Nagano paused for a moment, then replied in a deep voice.

"There are spies of that master within the Ghost Path Clan, and that Wang Xun... has some conflicts with the master, so I'm just looking for an opportunity to teach him a lesson."

"If you few can help him complete this small task, you'll have done something for the Tsunayoshiro family in the future. Do I need to elaborate on the benefits?"

Despite Masayasu Nagano's words, Hiko Ayakawa still had reservations.

This happened so suddenly that he was caught off guard.

Although he had followed Tsunayoshi on a whim after hearing her name, he was still eager to join her.

But why would those high-ranking figures in the Tsunayo family care about the face of these minor noblemen?

But when he thought of Wang Xun's contempt and Wo Ling Tie Zhai's reprimand, and the humiliation they suffered in the training ground, his concerns were suppressed by resentment and greed.

If they could get on the good side of the Tsunayo family, they could not only avenge their grievances, but also climb the social ladder of the four great noble families. Such a temptation was irresistible to them.

Masayasu Nagano overheard the whispers of the people behind him, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

He knew all too well that if these foolish playboys who had followed him got involved with that person, the outcome would definitely be disastrous.

But he dared not offer any warning, nor even show the slightest sign of anything amiss. He could only quicken his pace and lead the group toward the Tsunayo family's residence.

Because he was unsure whether there were other people watching him in the shadows.

If he disobeys that person, he and the entire Nagano family will die.

He had no other choice.

Before long, the group arrived at the Tsunayo family residence.

The towering gate stood majestic and solemn, and the guards at the entrance had stern expressions, which made Ayakawa Hiko and the others tense up and turn their gazes toward Nagano.

However, Nagano did not lead the group through the main entrance, but instead headed towards a more secluded side.

After making several turns, the group arrived at a secluded little door.

Nagano stepped forward and whispered a few words to the guard at the small gate.

The guard glanced at Ayakawa Hiko and the others, then stepped aside to make way, gesturing for the guards behind him to lead Nagano Masayasu and the others inside.

Ayakawa Hiko frowned slightly, looked at Nagano Masayasu, and asked softly.

"Nagino, why don't we use the main entrance?"

Nagano glanced at him indifferently.

"This matter needs to be handled discreetly. There's no need to ask too many questions. You will know the truth when you see the adults."

The group felt uneasy upon hearing this, but having already come this far, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue forward.

After passing through the ornately decorated corridors, the group was led to a secluded side room.

The side room was dimly lit, with only a single oil lamp casting a faint glow that stretched the shadows inside long.

A figure sat in the main seat, dressed in an elegant kimono with the Tsunayo family crest printed on it, casually stroking a teacup with his fingertips.

"Lord Tokida, the person has been brought here."

As soon as Masayasu Nagano entered, he immediately bowed his head and stood silently in the shadows to the side.

He kept his head bowed low, his hands clasped tightly at his sides, barely daring to breathe.

Despite the gentle smile of Tsunayoshi Tokina in front of him, Nagano could still clearly feel the invisible pressure emanating from him.

He vividly remembered his past experiences, and the wounds on his body that had not yet healed were still throbbing with pain.

The ruthlessness hidden beneath that gentle mask chilled him to the bone; just standing there made his fingertips tremble slightly.

Upon seeing this, Ayakawa Hiko and the others quickly bowed and paid their respects, their tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible panic.

"Greetings, Lord Shitan."

They were still young and not very familiar with the person in front of them, but as long as he was a member of the Tsunayo family, he deserved their respect.

Shi Tan slowly raised his eyes, and a gentle smile instantly bloomed on his face.

He waved his hand, his voice gentle.

"No need for formalities, please rise."

The group quickly stood up, stood aside with their hands at their sides, not daring to look directly into Shi Tan's eyes, only daring to glance at him out of the corner of their eyes.

At this moment, Tsunayoshi Tokina slowly opened his mouth, his voice still gentle.

"I heard that a man named Wang Xun has come to your area. Is that true?"

The group looked at each other, but Ayakawa Hiko was the first to muster up his courage and look up to ask.

"That is indeed the case. May I ask why Lord Shitan summoned us here?"

Shi Tan chuckled softly and took a sip of tea.

"To be honest, you might not know why I called you here today."

"My younger brother, Shi Ying, had also taken notice of Wang Xun before. He thought Wang Xun had some talent, so he specially allowed him to work for the Gang Midai family so that he could have a better future."

"Unexpectedly, Wang Xun was arrogant and conceited, not only rejecting Shi Ying but also insulting her."

"My good-for-nothing younger brother is cowardly and I dare not punish him, but now that I know about this, I must stand up for him."

At this point, a subtle chill crept into Shi Tan's tone.

Upon hearing this, Ayakawa Hiko and the others' eyes lit up instantly.

It turns out that Lord Shi Tan had long disliked Wang Xun, which explains everything that happened today.

Most of their concerns vanished instantly, replaced by excitement and exhilaration.

In this light, the humiliation they suffered today is actually a good thing, as it gives them the opportunity to reach out to the Tsunayashiro family.

Wang Xun, well done!

Shi Tan clearly saw the changes in the expressions of the others, and the smile on his lips deepened.

"What's wrong? What's grieved you? Why don't you tell us?"

The people in front of him were relieved when they heard Shi Tan speak, and began to pour out their grievances in accordance with his words.

"Lord Shitan, you don't know, Wang Xun is just an outsider. Somehow he got special permission from the Great Ghost Daoist to study among the Ghost Daoists."

"He relied on his own abilities and looked down on us at every turn, making us lose face in front of the Great Ghost Taoist Priest."

As Ayakawa spoke, her tone became increasingly agitated.

"What's even more infuriating is that Lord Tetsuzai not only sided with him, but also publicly reprimanded us, saying that we were complacent, unambitious, and living off the protection of our ancestors."

"We are resentful, yet helpless; it's truly hateful!"

The others echoed their sentiments, their voices filled with resentment and unwillingness.

Shi Tan listened patiently, even nodding slightly, as if he truly empathized with her.

His face also perfectly conveyed a sense of protectiveness towards his younger brother and a desire to uphold the family's reputation.

"That's right. I've been wanting to teach him a lesson, but I'm reluctant to be too ostentatious because of my family's dignity."

"Now that you have been humiliated by him, why not use you as extensions of my hands and feet? With me backing you up, we can all strike together and teach him a lesson."

"What do you all think?"