Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

Wang Xun stared at the various experimental plans and dense annotations on the paper, remained silent for a moment, and then handed the paper back to Urahara Kisuke.

"Although I don't understand it very well, it looks very complete, so it must have taken a lot of effort."

Wang Xun looked around. Although the venue was simply set up, it was clear that a lot of thought had been put into it.

"After all, I took your money."

Urahara responded with a smile, saying that it's rare to see a client so easily fooled.

"Since you paid me so readily, I naturally have to produce corresponding results."

Wang Xun nodded and pondered for a moment.

"I came to see you today not only to check on the progress of the experiment, but also because there is something else I need to ask you."

Urahara raised his head, a knowing glint in his eyes; the important part was finally here.

"Please feel free to tell me what's wrong."

Wang Xun nodded and briefly recounted his confrontation with Tsunayoshi Tokiyo at the entrance of the Spirit Arts Academy, as well as the threats made by the other party.

"I now need to be wary of him targeting my businesses, and I also lack some countermeasures."

"If he really makes my business unsustainable, then it will be difficult for us to continue our cooperation."

"I wonder if Urahara Sansuke has any good ideas."

Urahara stood up, poured two cups of hot tea from his desk, and his expression became serious.

"Tsuna Yayo...you've messed with someone really bad."

"If he's really determined to get rid of you, then he'll be a real handful, but since you've already been branded with the Shihouin family's name, he probably won't openly make a move against you."

Kisuke Urahara took a sip of water and spoke slowly.

"If he simply wants to ruin your business, he has many ways to do it."

"The simplest method is to splash dirty water, which is also the most common way for nobles to suppress commoners."

"Spreading rumors that your ingredients are problematic or that your hygiene is substandard, or even causing trouble at your restaurant and driving away customers."

"Secondly, you also need to be wary of supply chain disruptions, as he may threaten your suppliers and cut off your source of raw materials."

"Ichiraku Ramen must consume a lot of ingredients every day. If there is a problem with the supply of ingredients, your reserves will not last long."

"Well, that's something I'm working on right now, but unfortunately it can't replace your store's purchasing channels in the short term."

"The last thing to guard against is the most direct form of violent harassment."

Urahara put down his teacup.

"Hiring thugs from Rukongai, or some penniless Shinigami, to attack your staff and vandalize your shops."

"No need to cause injuries or deaths. As long as customers are afraid to come and employees are afraid to work, the business will naturally fail."

Wang Xun listened quietly; he could actually think of these things too.

However, hearing Kisuke Urahara explain it so clearly gave him a clearer understanding of the situation.

"So, what suggestions does Urahara, the Third Seat, have?"

Urahara stroked his chin, got up, and paced around the laboratory a few times.

"Technically speaking, I can offer you some support."

He stopped and looked at Wang Xun.

"For example, you can set up a spiritual pressure recorder in your shop. It's a little gadget I made myself that can record the spiritual pressure characteristics of a target."

"I can also add a simple video recording function to it, so that at least evidence can be left if someone causes trouble."

"In addition, I can provide some non-lethal defensive equipment for your employees to use for protection."

Urahara walked to the cabinet by the wall, opened the drawer, and found all sorts of oddly shaped props neatly arranged inside.

"Binding ropes, smoke bombs... and this one, I call it a shockwave ball, which releases a shock that dazzles the soul when triggered."

Wang Xun walked over and picked up a palm-sized metal sphere to examine it. Its surface was engraved with intricate patterns, making it quite mysterious.

"Of course, all of this costs money."

"How much?"

"Friendship price, a set of ten, 200,000 rings."

Urahara said with a smile.

Wang Xun's lips twitched.

"Too expensive, 80,000."

"190,000."

Urahara Kisuke's expression remained unchanged.

"Do we need to cut costs on this kind of thing, Wang Xun?"

Wang Xun snorted coldly, unmoved.

After some back and forth, the final price was set at 160,000 yuan per set.

In the end, Wang Xun placed an order for ten sets, along with the spiritual pressure detection and monitoring equipment to be installed in the store. The final total price, rounded down, was three million rings.

After agreeing on the terms, Wang Xun suddenly felt a little regretful.

After being misled, I got a little carried away and spent so much money on all this junk, not even knowing if it will be of any use in the end.

Wang Xun stared at Urahara Kisuke for a few seconds, then laughed in exasperation.

"Urahara Sanke, do you realize that you look exactly like a cunning and unscrupulous businessman right now?"

"My friend, that's not right of you. How can something that's worth its price be considered 'cheap'?"

Wang Xun picked up a vibrating ball and played with it in his hand before speaking.

"Actually, I have another need. I currently have a logistics system, which is managed by a kid named Shiba Ganju."

"Logistics system?"

"That's right."

Wang Xun nodded.

"We were originally ramen deliverymen, but recently the number of people has increased and we've expanded our business, so we've started doing some freight work."

"Those kids are always running around Rukongai, they're the most sensitive to any movement in each neighborhood. I plan to have them work part-time as informants to keep an eye out for anything unusual."

"For example, new faces suddenly appearing around the community, unusual gatherings, and secret observation of shops."

Wang Xun paused, then added.

"I'd like to equip them with some simple communication devices, enough to make contact within a small area. I wonder if Urahara Sanke has the necessary equipment."

"It sounds like a simplified version of the messenger machine... I can certainly develop it, but it'll be very expensive."

"Just say it."

Kisuke Urahara pondered for a moment.

"Three hundred thousand each. This one is a custom-made item, so the price is non-negotiable."

Wang Xun quickly calculated in his mind.

Rock Vulture currently has more than twenty Pig Riders under his command. If each of them is equipped with a communicator, the total cost would be around six million rings.

To be honest, it's a bit over budget.

After careful consideration, Wang Xun finally ordered ten units.

After all the collaborations were finalized, Wang Xun could see that Kisuke Urahara was starting to smile and couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

"Alright, Wang Xun, considering your generosity, I'll give you one last piece of information."

Urahara's voice pulled Wang Xun back from his slight heartache.

"In fact, Captain Yoruichi has been paying quite a bit of attention to some of the actions of the Tsuna Yayoi family lately."

Wang Xun keenly grasped the deeper meaning in his words.

"What do you mean?"

Kisuke Urahara paused for a moment, seemingly considering his options.

"In fact, in recent years, there have been frequent cases of souls disappearing in Rukongai."

"The number is small, the locations are scattered, and those that have disappeared are all souls with high spiritual power, and there are even some Grim Reapers."

"The covert task force has been investigating in secret, but every time they find a clue, they encounter resistance."

He turned his head and looked at Wang Xun.

"And some of the resistance comes from within Seireitei itself."