Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

From encountering the giant void to Hasegawa's attack, and then to its eventual escape, Wang Xun's narrative is clear and logical.

Unfortunately, Hasegawa was very cautious and didn't leave behind any useful information.

After Wang Xun finished his description, the council chamber fell into a brief silence.

Shinji Hirako's golden bangs fell down, obscuring most of his expression, and he spoke in a low voice.

"Hasegawa used his Zanpakuto to open the Transcendental Gate and escape. I chased him into the Dangai and found him at the edge of the turbulent current. He was badly injured by several Shinigami who were chasing him."

He paused, as if recalling that unpleasant scene.

"He told me that he was resentful of the nobles' control of high positions and his own fate. In his despair, he was bewitched by Adjuchas in Hueco Mundo and leaked information to plot against Death."

"After realizing that I was investigating this matter, he attempted to attack students in the mortal world to create chaos in order to escape. In the end, he refused to surrender, drew his sword and committed suicide, and his body fell into the void turbulence of the severing boundary."

Hirako raised his head, looked at Wang Xun, and then glanced at the others. His tone carried a hint of weariness, as well as a gnashing of anger.

"What you described basically matches the traces at the scene. And some things I asked Captain Shifuin to investigate in secret did indeed ultimately point to him. With his death, the thread was broken."

This statement was quite meaningful, and the few discerning people in the room could tell that he was referring to more than just Hasegawa's defection.

There are many other issues involved behind this.

Kyoraku Shunsui adjusted his straw hat, and his usually half-closed eyes now shone with a sharp light as they fell on Wang Xun.

"I see... But, Wang Xun."

"The strength you've displayed far exceeds the level expected of a fifth-generation cultivator. Is there some special reason why you've been so discreet?"

"With your abilities, you should be qualified to graduate early and join the Gotei 13."

At this moment, Kyoraku Shunsui's languid gaze contained a kind of oppressive feeling that could see right through a person.

Wang Xun remained expressionless, having anticipated this.

"Captain of the Kyoto Band, I've greatly improved my skills in just a few days."

"Shiba Kaien, a freshman at the Spirit Arts Academy, can attest that I have a good personal relationship with him. Over the past period, I have often trained with him privately, which is why I was able to barely cope with Hasegawa Rokusuke's attack."

"If the other Death Teachers hadn't arrived in time, I probably wouldn't be standing here unharmed."

Bringing out Shiba Kaien is a sound reason.

"That kid Haiyan, well, that makes sense."

Upon hearing this, Yoruichi's eyes flashed with interest.

When the Shiba family was still in Seireitei, she often visited them and became acquainted with Kaien and Kukaku.

However, after the Shiba family moved away from Seireitei, they were indeed not seen for quite some time.

When she learned that Shiba Kaien had decided to enroll in the Spirit Arts Academy and become a Shinigami, she paid attention to it for a while.

Hirako and Kyoraku exchanged a glance privately.

They were well aware of the brilliant newcomers from the former noble families.

I never expected Wang Xun to have this connection.

This can explain part of the problem, but the fundamental motivation for hiding one's strength has not been fully explained.

Wang Xun noticed the doubt in Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes.

He remained silent for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, then looked up to meet their gaze and slowly uttered a name.

"Gang Mi Dai Shi Ying".

"He...has been trying to recruit me."

The name was like a stone thrown into a deep pool, stirring up ripples in the hearts of the captains.

Tsunayoshiro, one of the four great noble families, is at the pinnacle of the Seireitei clan.

Wang Xun's voice was calm, yet carried a clear hint of helplessness.

"He offered very generous terms, hoping I would become his retainer, but I had no intention of getting involved in the conflicts between nobles."

"If I were to display abilities beyond what is expected of a student, it would only drag me into a vortex I don't want to face sooner."

"The Seireitei already has enough trouble. I just want to graduate peacefully and quietly join the Gotei 13 based on my own abilities. That's all."

His reasons were reasonable.

Being recruited by nobles is both an honor and a shackle.

It makes perfect sense for a student without connections to choose to hide their talents and avoid becoming a pawn in a game of power before graduation.

Hirako Shinji's gaze was somber, and Kyoraku Shunsui also suppressed his playful smile.

Since it involves the private recruitment of one of the four noble families, things have become complicated.

They can question a student's statement, but they cannot ignore the weight of the name Gang Midai.

If what Wang Xun said is true, then his reasons for keeping a low profile are quite valid.

It is indeed not advisable to easily interfere in the affairs of the nobility, let alone comment publicly.

"So that's how it is."

Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes flickered, and he seemed to have temporarily accepted this explanation.

Ye Yidao, who was standing to the side, was not interested in these convoluted political considerations. She was more interested in Wang Xun himself.

"Alright, alright, we'll talk about those noble matters later."

She waved her hand, breaking the slightly heavy atmosphere, and leaned forward, staring at Wang Xun with great interest.

"Whatever the reason, your skills are undeniable, and I admire that... Interested in following me?"

"If you join the Covert Force, I'll make an exception and let you join the Execution Force. From now on, you'll be my direct subordinate, Yoruichi Shihouin. Then that brat from the Tsuna Yayoi family won't dare to do anything to you."

Her direct and unconventional move to poach talent made Soi Fon's eyes widen in disbelief.

"Um, well..."

Wang Xun hadn't expected Yoruichi to recruit him.

Upon seeing this, Kyoraku Shunsui, standing to the side, had a glint of shrewdness flash in his eyes beneath his straw hat.

Kyoraku Shunsui's purpose in coming to the Second Division this time, besides his concern about the defection of the Fifth Division's chairman, was...

The more important, deeper purpose was to personally examine Wang Xun.

The reason is none other than Ise Nanao, one of the team members of Wang Xun's current in-person soul burial internship.

His deceased older brother's only daughter, who is also his niece.

However, he never mentioned this relationship to anyone except a few people who knew about it.

Even Ise Nanao was unaware that she had such a powerful uncle.

This is Kyoraku Shunsui's way of protecting the seven threads.

Once Nanao graduates from the Spirit Arts Academy, he will transfer her to the Eighth Division so that she can grow up safely under his protection.

I never expected that such a major oversight would occur during this in-world soul burial practice.

When he learned that Ise Nanao's group had been attacked by a Hollow, his heart skipped a beat.

Fortunately, Nanao was not seriously injured in the end.

After obtaining the detailed account of the incident, his attention naturally turned to Wang Xun.

After a day of investigation and visits, he learned that Qixu and this kid actually had a very close relationship.

Yesterday, Nanao even made a special trip to the Fourth Division to visit this kid.

He hid in the shadows, watching the two's intimate interaction through the glass window, his eyes wide with astonishment.

It evokes the feeling of an elderly father who has been working away from home for many years returning to find that the bok choy he planted has been eaten by outsiders.

But more importantly, there was the layer of mystery surrounding Wang Xun that he couldn't see clearly.

He possessed the strength of a high-ranking official during his time at the Spirit Arts Academy, and was also involved with both the Shiba family and the Tsunayo family.

Concealing their strength, blending in with the crowd, and becoming entangled with powerful nobles.

If this incident hadn't brought him to light, no one would have known that such a person was hidden within the Seireitei.

This kid is a real character...

At this moment, Wang Xun was already labeled as a dangerous person in Jing Le Chun Shui's eyes.

However, during the Soul Burial internship, he saved Nanao by cutting through the void, which made Kyoraku Shunsui's opinion of him more positive.

Perhaps, sending this kid away from the Spirit Arts Academy to join another squad, thereby keeping him away from Nanao, wouldn't be a bad choice...