Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

The morning light was just beginning to break through the darkness in the training grounds of the Shinigami Academy.

Wang Xun stood at the edge of the training field, practicing along with the students inside.

Aizen's appearance put considerable pressure on him.

You can also increase your experience points through training, although the increase is relatively small. However, with the efficiency of collecting fragments on campus becoming increasingly low, the experience points gained from training are actually quite substantial.

Unfortunately, he couldn't unleash his full power on the school's training grounds yet, and could only suppress his strength and do some basic training.

Beneath his oversized uniform, Wang Xun had several steel bars strapped to his body for support as he trained alongside the students on the training field.

After half a day of training, the system subtitles appeared.

[Gained the skill to Instant Step, Instant Step experience points +5]

The system panel unfolded in my mind, with all the data clearly visible.

Name: Wang Xun

Spiritual Might: Rank 9 (Experience: 505/5000)

Kendo: lv3 (Experience: 55/3000)

White-collar: lv3 (Experience: 20/3000)

Instant Step: lv3 (Experience: 10/3000)

Ghost Path: lv3 (Experience: 1755/3000)

Zanpakuto: Shallow Strike Resonance 91%

[Special Ability]

Blur: lv1 (Experience: 10/1000)

Hogyoku (Awakening Level: 0.05%)

Because he lacked experience with Shunpo, he worked hard to train Shunpo and finally caught up with his other skills.

The initial assessment had been over for some time, during which Wang Xun finally raised both the Slash Fist and Ghost Walk skills to level 3, achieving a natural and seamless mastery.

In addition, the increase in spiritual pressure is slow, but it is steadily rising.

Given his current abilities, if he applied for graduation early, he would pass without a doubt.

Moreover, there is a very high probability that joining the team will grant one a seat officer position, and it seems like one could become the eighth or ninth seat officer.

In addition, the Zanpakuto resonance level is also a pleasant surprise.

With the overall improvement of his strength, especially after breaking through to the ninth level of spiritual power, he was able to more clearly perceive the dormant will within the shallow sword at his waist.

It was a vague response, blurry yet undeniably real.

I wonder what my Zanpakuto's ability will be.

Slowly exhaling a breath of stale air, Wang Xun gradually stopped and walked to the sidelines to catch his breath.

Just as I was wiping away sweat with a towel, a familiar voice came from beside me.

"You actually trained hard today?"

Nanao's tone was clearly surprised.

She was carrying several books, and it looked like she had just come from the library and was passing by the training ground.

Wang Xun turned around and saw Qi Xu pushing up his glasses, looking him up and down as if he were looking at something rare.

"Are you feeling pressured as graduation approaches?"

Wang Xun smiled, unscrewed his water bottle, and took a sip.

"By the way, have the internship schedules for this year's Contemporary Soul Burial been released yet?"

"Hmm," Qi Xu walked to the steps next to him and sat down, placing her book on her lap. "There are still two weeks left. This year we are returning students, and we will be responsible for taking care of the younger students. The group list should be announced next week."

Wang Xun nodded.

During this soul burial internship, as a member of the elite class, I will be working with Qi Xu and another fifth-year student to lead a group of three lower-year students and be responsible for guiding the process.

The same applies to those who are promoted to the sixth grade next year.

This mentoring model is a tradition of the Shinigami Academy, designed to allow senior students in the elite class who are nearing graduation to accumulate team experience.

The scene from when he went there a few years ago flashed through Wang Xun's mind.

The narrow townhouse streets were bathed in the dim light of kerosene lamps.

Pedestrians dressed in traditional kimonos or modern clothing walk along the street, while large chimneys belching thick black smoke are faintly visible in the distance.

It was an era of intense clashes between tradition and modernity. Electricity was beginning to become widespread, and horse-drawn carriages remained the primary mode of transportation, but Western culture was beginning to impact the ancient traditional society.

The clothing, words, and even obsessions of the deceased souls are all deeply imprinted with the marks of that era.

In comparison, the Soul Society at this time appears to be more developed and advanced.

"We're going to the same place as last time, probably the same as last year."

Qi Xu pulled out a simple map tucked inside the book. Wang Xun took it and looked at the introduction and explanation of their destination.

At the same time, he also had other thoughts.

Since Aizen's seemingly casual inspection, these days have been unusually peaceful.

Aizen never appeared again, as if that conversation was just an ordinary vice-captain encouraging his students.

But this did not dispel Wang Xun's unease.

Given Aizen's personality, if he were truly interested in him, he would never stop at just one meeting.

This calm is more like the tension before a storm, or the patient waiting of a hunter observing the habits of his prey.

A field internship, far from the direct monitoring of Seireitei, in a complex environment where phantoms appear from time to time, is the perfect stage for creating accidents.

We must be careful.

"Wang Xun?"

Nanao's voice pulled him back from his thoughts.

"What are you thinking about? You seem more preoccupied lately, and you've been training harder. Has something happened?"

Looking into Qi Xu's concerned eyes, Wang Xun felt a warmth rise in his heart.

But there are some things he can't tell others right now.

"It's nothing serious. After all, I'm leading the team this year, so the responsibility is heavier. Come to think of it, we were never assigned to the same group in the past few years, so maybe we'll have a chance to be together this year."

Qixu blushed slightly upon hearing this, turned her head away a little, and whispered, "What are you saying? Who wants to be with you..."

Wang Xun glanced at her teasingly, but Qi Xu had already looked away, pretending to tidy up the book on her lap.

Just then, a vibrant voice came from afar: "Senior Wang Xun!"

The two turned around and saw Shiba Kaien striding towards them with his signature cheerful smile on his face.

He has fully integrated into life at the Spiritual Arts Academy and is thriving among the new students.

"Haiyan, is training over?"

Wang Xun stood up.

"Just finished," Haiyan said, brushing the dust off her clothes. "Oh, Nanao-senpai is here too."

He glanced at Qixu beside him and nodded politely in greeting.

Qi Xu nodded slightly: "You guys chat, I'll head back first."

She picked up the book and said to Wang Xun, "Don't forget the notes for the Ghost Path seminar tomorrow afternoon."

"Remember."

Wang Xun responded.

Watching Qi Xu's petite figure disappear at the training ground exit, Haiyan moved closer, lowered her voice, and wore a slightly embarrassed expression.

"Senior Wang Xun, it's like this... My Kong He has been pestering me to formally thank you for your previous kindness. After eating your ramen so many times, I have to return the favor at least once."

He scratched his head. "So, she asked me to invite you over for a casual meal this weekend if you're free. It's not far from West Rukongai. Of course, if you'd like to come, you're also welcome."

Wang Xun's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

Kukaku...

However, Wang Xun was more interested in the sea swallow in front of him at this moment.

At this moment, Haiyan, who possessed the sixth-level spiritual power, was clearly stronger than Wang Xun.

If they can be used as training opponents, my experience might see a significant boost.

Thinking of this, Wang Xun responded with a smile.

"You're too kind. Since you've invited me, it would be inappropriate for me to decline. Saturday is a perfect time."

"As for Nanao... I'll ask her, but don't get your hopes up too high."

Haiyan clapped her hands happily.

"Then it's settled. I'll wait for you at the entrance of the Spiritual Arts Academy on Saturday afternoon."