Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

After returning to the Shinigami Academy from the Second Division, Wang Xun finally felt that his life had returned to a familiar track.

As the sun set, the students on the training field gradually dispersed.

Wang Xun sat on the steps by the field, watching Qi Xu sweating it out in the Kido training ground not far away.

The flames from the Red Fire Cannon shattered the target into pieces. Nanao let out a soft breath and wiped her forehead.

Wang Xun clearly sensed that Qi Xu had become much more diligent than before after returning from the Soul Burial internship.

"senior."

A familiar voice came from behind me.

Wang Xun turned around and saw Shiba Kaien strolling over, his forehead still covered in sweat, clearly having just finished training.

"Oh, seagull."

Wang Xun moved aside to make room for him.

"How's the soul burial internship going?"

"So-so, it's come to an end for now," Wang Xun said casually. "But you, have you been training really hard lately?"

Haiyan smiled, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"I'm still far behind my seniors, but their progress has inspired me. I feel I should work harder so I don't fall too far behind them."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun felt that Haiyan was a person of principle, and reached out to pat Haiyan on the shoulder to encourage her.

The harder you work, the more I improve.

Wang Xun greatly admired Haiyan's diligence.

"By the way, how's Ganju doing lately? He should have gotten in touch with Uncle Ichiraku by now."

When her younger brother was mentioned, Haiyan's expression immediately turned into a mixture of laughter and tears.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank you, senior."

"He's been doing the food delivery job you assigned to Yanjiu quite diligently."

"Now he and his gang of underlings are out running around getting orders early every morning, and they're doing quite well."

"Oh, that sounds like it's drying pretty well?"

Wang Xun was somewhat surprised.

"Yeah, that kid Ganju has never cared about anything this much before."

Haiyan's tone was gratified.

"Now that we have something worthwhile to do, the house can finally be a bit quieter, and Kukaku doesn't have to chase after him and beat him up every day anymore."

Wang Xun imagined the scene and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"That's good."

The two chatted for a few minutes, and as darkness fell, Haiyan stood up.

"Then I won't bother you any longer. If you're free this weekend, would you like to come over for dinner?"

"It's the weekend..." Wang Xun thought for a moment, "How about this, Saturday night is my treat. Let's invite Ganju Sora and go to Ichiraku to try their new yakitori."

"Alright, that girl Kukaku will definitely be happy. It's settled then, see you Saturday night."

Haiyan smiled and agreed.

He nodded to Wang Xun and left shortly afterward.

Wang Xun looked at Qi Xu, who was still training, picked up a water cup from the side, and walked over.

"You must be tired. Take a rest."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xu indeed felt somewhat tired.

She stopped what she was doing, took the water Wang Xun handed her, and gulped down two mouthfuls.

Wang Xun then took the opportunity to absorb the fragments on the ground.

[Gain 12 Ghost Path Insights, Ghost Path Experience Points +60]

[Kido: lv3 (Experience: 2150/3000)]

The level 3 Ghost Path skill stood out awkwardly among the level 4 skills, leaving Wang Xun speechless.

It seems it's time to ask Haiyan to improve my Ghost Path as well.

As the sun completely sank below the horizon, the spiritual lights in the training ground lit up one by one.

The students of the Spirit Arts Academy finished their day's training and left one after another, heading to the cafeteria for meals, leaving the training ground empty for a while.

Qi Xu and Wang Xun sat together on the steps to the side.

A gentle breeze blew by, carrying a hint of the night's chill.

"Wang Xun".

Nanao suddenly spoke, her voice very soft.

"Um?"

Qi Xu didn't look at Wang Xun, but instead stared quietly at the lights in the distance.

"You're actually quite strong, aren't you?"

Wang Xun remained silent for a few seconds.

He knew this problem would come sooner or later.

"Yes," he admitted, "I did indeed conceal my strength."

"But I wouldn't say he's very strong. At best, he's just a seated official, not even ranked in the vast Seireitei."

He's just a minor official...

Qi Xu didn't know whether to cry or laugh for a moment.

Nana bit her lip and muttered to herself.

"During my four years at the Spiritual Arts Academy, I spent the most time with you."

"We went to class together, trained together, went to the library together... but I just realized that there are still many things about you that I don't know."

"I know everyone has their own secrets, and I shouldn't be curious about your affairs, but, but..."

She paused, her voice trembling slightly, a tremor she herself didn't even realize.

"I just can't help thinking about that person who always slacks off during training and only crams at the last minute before exams, that person who would quietly hand me a cup of hot tea when I was engrossed in studying..."

"Could all of this just be wishful thinking on my part...?"

Emotions turned into tears, which fell from the corners of my eyes.

Wang Xun opened his mouth, looking at Qi Xu like this, and his heart seemed to be touched.

He slowly raised his hand and placed it on Qixu's head, gently comforting her.

"What you know is the real me."

"Dislikes training, loves to slack off, hates trouble... these are all true."

He paused, then softened his tone.

"It may sound a bit sentimental, but the time I spent with you in the library was the happiest time of my life in the Academy of Spiritual Arts."

"I need to be more cautious about the aspect of strength, though."

Wang Xun said softly.

"Nanao, do you know what kind of place Seireitei is? If you're too talented, you'll either be recruited by nobles or targeted by people with ulterior motives."

"I just want to graduate peacefully, join an ordinary squad, and live an ordinary life. I want to be able to handle danger easily when it comes, just like when I was doing my Soul Burial training."

He looked up at the night sky, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness.

"Let's not talk about Tsunayoshi Tokiyo from before, you already know. Now that I've shown my strength, the captain of the second division has his eye on me."

"She forced me to join the Second Division. I fought desperately, but in the end, I was only allowed to finish this semester..."

As Wang Xun recounted his story, Qi Xu quietly wiped away her tears and listened attentively.

Finally, Wang Xun sighed softly.

"I'm sorry, Nana, it really wasn't my intention to hide it."

"Let's continue to get along well, just like always, for the time being, okay?"

Just as Wang Xun was speaking softly, Qi Xu gently rested her head against Wang Xun's chest.

"Idiot, who asked you to apologize..."

Wang Xun was taken aback. Looking down, he could only see Qi Xu's slightly reddened earlobes.

For a moment, the air became quiet.

Even the wind in the night sky seemed much gentler.

A moment later, Qixu turned her head away, rubbed her reddened eyes, and her little face was flushed.

"What are you laughing at..."

Seeing Wang Xun's smiling face, Qi Xu felt a little embarrassed and annoyed, and nudged Wang Xun's foot with her toe.

"It's nothing," Wang Xun said, wiping the smile from his lips. "I just didn't expect that this little bookworm would have this side to him."

"Who are you calling a bookworm?"

Qi Xu glared at him, then gave a soft hum and turned her head away.

The two of them sat on the steps, quietly watching the night sky.

Before long, Nana returned to her usual self, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"You just said that you've been selected by the captain of the Second Division and will be joining the Second Division after graduating this year, is that right?"

"Yeah," Wang Xun shrugged. "Plans can't keep up with changes. But since things have come to this, we can only keep going. At least, the outcome is good."

Nanao's worry remained. She had heard of the Second Division's reputation; it was no benevolent place.

"The mission inside must be very dangerous, so you must be extra careful."

"Yes, I know, I'll be careful."

Wang Xun stood up, dusted himself off, and reached out his hand to Qi Xu.

"Let's go, it's time for dinner."

Qi Xu blushed slightly, grabbed Wang Xun's hand, and stood up.

The two walked side by side.

as always.