Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

"Um... I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm the third seat of the second division, and also the captain of the third squad of the Onmitsukito.

"Although I don't really want to bring up my identity... there are some things I still hope you'll tell me the truth."

Urahara's words carried a sense of pressure, but Wang Xun remained unfazed.

"Words are no proof; shouldn't you prove your identity?"

Upon hearing this, Kisuke Urahara scratched his face.

The next moment, Kisuke Urahara froze, and Wang Xun felt someone pat his shoulder.

Wang Xun turned around, but there was no one there. Urahara was still sitting in his seat, as if he hadn't moved at all.

Only two fragments of Instant Step slowly drifted down from the sky.

Wang Xun blinked; he hadn't seen it clearly just now.

He looked surprised and turned back to look again, as if to make sure that no one was really there.

Then, by turning around, he touched the two fragments.

[Gained Advanced Instant Step Technique x2, Instant Step Experience Points +200]

[Instant Step: lv4 (Experience: 350/5000)]

The next moment, Wang Xun cupped his hands in a fist salute, his expression sincere and earnest.

"So it's Urahara Sanke. I've heard so much about you."

Urahara Kisuke looked curious.

"What, you've heard my story?"

"No, I was just being polite."

A small question mark rose above Kisuke Urahara's head.

"I have indeed been to the valley you mentioned, but I didn't find anything special there, just a few wild fruit trees."

"and then?"

Urahara continued to ask, his tone gradually becoming more serious.

"Did you make any special discoveries there? Or encounter anything unusual?"

coming.

Wang Xun revealed a hint of reminiscence and frowned.

"To be honest, it was a bit strange at the time... Maybe it was just my imagination. After all, it's easy to be suspicious when you're deep in the mountains."

He paused, then added.

"We didn't stay long before leaving. Later we heard that there was a big fire there, and all the trees were burned down, which was quite a pity."

Urahara stared at Wang Xun for a few seconds, as if trying to see through the surface and see something deeper.

"Is that so...?"

Urahara finally looked away and put the fruit back into his bag.

"Thank you for your message. To be honest, I actually planted these fruit trees a long time ago."

"After learning that those trees had been burned, I started investigating the cause of the fire out of curiosity. In that case... it really was just a coincidence."

Wang Xun showed a regretful expression.

"Sorry, I wasn't of much help."

"But since you planted those trees, does the unique spiritual energy content in the fruit also originate from you?"

Upon hearing this, Urahara's eyes showed a hint of interest.

"You actually noticed? That's right, it was produced when I tried to use a special catalyst to accelerate plant growth, but unfortunately, it was a failure."

"Although we successfully broke the spiritual structure inside the plant, the plant's own structural stability is too low. The more spiritual energy it generates, the more it will be on the verge of destruction."

"Those trees are only young, which is why they can survive for a longer period of time. But after a while, when their spiritual energy capacity exceeds their own limits, they will eventually perish."

He sighed, sounding genuinely regretful.

That's a real shame.

Wang Xun echoed his sentiments, his tone also full of regret.

Although he had some suspicions before, he now finally knew where the Hogyoku fragments that had fallen from those trees came from.

"Alright, I've learned enough. Thank you for your help, Wang Xun."

"Then I won't bother you any longer. The yakitori is good, very delicious."

Urahara stood up, preparing to leave.

"slow."

Urahara stopped and quietly watched Wang Xun, who had spoken up to stop him.

"Mr. Urahara, I'm actually quite interested in some of the things you just mentioned."

"Are you interested in collaborating? I have some ideas that you might be able to help me realize."

Upon hearing this, Kisuke Urahara felt a surge of curiosity.

What does this mean?

Wang Xun composed himself and then slowly spoke.

"Sir just praised our yakitori, so you probably know that I'm the owner of this restaurant."

"Although our business seems to be booming, we are now facing a big problem."

Kisuke Urahara remained silent, simply listening quietly to Wang Xun's description.

"That means... there's a shortage of ingredients."

"The supplies in Rukongai are too scarce. Since most low-level spirits can survive on water alone, they don't need to eat."

"No consumption, no production. Resources in Rukongai are extremely scarce. In those areas with lower numbered rankings, people will even draw their swords and kill each other for a piece of food."

"Similarly, although our area number is earlier, our food supplies have always been in short supply."

"Especially after the recent business expansion, in order to meet the supply, the purchasing staff even have to go to South Rukongai and North Rukongai to purchase raw materials."

"Regarding what you just mentioned about plant growth promoters... if they can accelerate crop growth, or even animal reproduction and growth, that would be of great significance to me."

"That's why I'm interested in those fruits."

"Mr. Urahara, do you have any ideas in this regard?"

Kisuke Urahara's eyes showed deep thought. He had already come up with several solutions to this matter in his mind, but...

"But why should I help you, Wang Xun?"

Wang Xun revealed a slight smile.

"Since Mr. Urahara is so fond of scientific research, his investment and expenditure must be enormous."

"And I... am quite wealthy."

Urahara's eyes were now narrowed.

"What, do you think... I'm short of money?"

Wang Xun waved his hand.

"That's not what I meant. It's just that he can never have too much funding, can he?"

Kisuke Urahara and Xun Wang stared at each other silently, as if sparks were flying in the air.

Then a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"You say you're quite wealthy, but I wonder how much you actually have to offer?"

Wang Xun's lips curled up slightly. Hearing Urahara Kisuke's words, he knew that he had most likely succeeded.

He slowly extended two fingers.

Seeing this, Urahara stroked his chin, looking at the young student from the Spirit Arts Academy, and made a rough estimate in his mind.

"Two million?"

At this time, Kisuke Urahara was the third seat, and the Gotei 13 offered him a monthly salary of 300,000 rings. He also served as the captain of the Onmitsukido Corps' Prison Division. Yoruichi paid him a little more, 500,000 rings.

Therefore, his total monthly salary is 80 rings, which is equivalent to that of a vice captain.

He could earn two and a half months' salary by taking on a small, easy outsourcing job, which was definitely a worthwhile deal for him.

Moreover, he recently undertook a shady project, and the investment was indeed quite substantial.

Although he had swindled a lot of money from Yoruichi before, that guy seems to be getting smarter.

Especially recently, whenever Yoruichi subtly brings up the matter of funds, she always changes the subject.

Therefore, for him now, even the smallest mosquito leg is still a piece of meat.

"Two million, that's acceptable..."

Just as Urahara was outwardly reserved but inwardly about to agree.

He saw Wang Xun shake his head slightly.

"Two million? No, no, no..."

"Twenty million."

Wang Xun shook his finger.

"Of course, this is just the initial investment. If the project does well and yields significant results, then we will definitely invest more in the future."

"What are your thoughts, Mr. Urahara?"

Kisuke Urahara paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Take away the young master?"

"Twenty million?"