Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

A thoughtful look flashed in Wang Xun's eyes.

"The Tsunayoshiro family?"

"There is no direct evidence."

Kisuke Urahara said softly.

"But Captain Yoruichi suspects that they may be conducting some...unconventional experiments in private, the kind that require a large number of high-spiritual-energy souls as materials."

"However, because nobles possess the privilege of so-called 'extraterritoriality,' it is extremely difficult to conduct internal investigations."

"Therefore, Captain Yoruichi has not made much progress in this regard."

A brief silence fell over the laboratory.

Wang Xun understood; weren't the rules set by the nobles to protect their own interests now coming in handy?

As beneficiaries of the existing system, the Shihōin family would likely face immense resistance if they tried to bypass it for self-inspection.

After all, everyone who's in this position has some unspeakable secrets behind their backs.

You're investigating me? I'd like to investigate you too!

From this perspective, the Shiba family were the losers in the power struggle.

The outcome is clear to everyone.

Wang Xun looked at Urahara Kisuke and asked his question.

"So you mean, Captain Yoruichi might use this incident for something?"

Urahara Kisuke was noncommittal.

"After all, it's a rare opportunity."

Wang Xun never expected that so many things would be involved later.

After chatting with Urahara for a while, Wang Xun realized he had gained a lot from the trip and prepared to take his leave.

"I'll prepare the props and communicator in the next few days. Bring the money over this weekend, but there's a lot of stuff, so you'd better bring two more people with you."

"Thanks, Third Seat Urahara."

"Mutual benefit."

Urahara waved his hand.

After Wang Xun left, Kisuke Urahara walked to the wall, opened a hidden compartment, and revealed the spirit particle analyzer inside.

The instrument's screen displayed complex data, which was the spiritual pressure sample he had previously analyzed from Wang Xun.

Just now, while Wang Xun was fighting with the prisoners, he expanded his experimental subjects again.

They even managed to get a blood sample from Wang Xun.

"Why do you have hollow spiritual pressure within you...?"

Urahara muttered to himself, his fingers moving rapidly across the control panel.

"It's extremely pure and completely integrated into the soul's structure. This isn't external contamination; rather, it seems... to have originated from within?"

The light from the instrument flickered, reflecting the excited gleam in Kisuke Urahara's eyes.

A moment later, Kisuke Urahara slowly exhaled a long breath, packed his things, walked out of the laboratory, and left the maggot's nest.

He returned to the Second Division barracks and went straight to the captain's office.

He should report on Wang Xun and Gang Miyo's matter.

At this moment, Yoruichi was sitting cross-legged on the main seat, holding a skewer of chicken meatballs in her hand, eating them with great relish.

Soi Fon stood beside her, holding some documents in her hands, looking helpless.

"Lord Yoruichi, these documents still need your signature."

"Just leave it there, I'll check on it later."

Yoruichi mumbled something indistinctly and took another bite of the dumpling.

"You should try Soi Fon too. I had it specially bought from Rukongai. It tastes good."

Yoruichi grabbed a string of dumplings and stuffed them into Soi Fon's mouth.

"It's working hours now, Yoruichi-sama, please don't..."

"Hey, relax~ Nobody's watching."

"Lord Yoruichi..."

Just as Soi Fon, blushing, was about to succumb to Yoruichi's advances and open her mouth to take her...

Kisuke Urahara cleared his throat at the door.

Soi Fon froze on the spot, her half-open mouth trembling slightly.

Looking to the side, I saw that annoying blond guy waving at the door.

Urahara Kisuke!

You deserve to die...

Yoruichi turned her head and saw Urahara, her eyes lighting up.

"Hey, Urahara, you've come at the right time. Try this dumpling, it's really good."

"Oh, thank you, Captain. I'm actually a little hungry."

Urahara took the dumpling under Soi Fon's almost murderous gaze, ate a couple of bites, and continued speaking.

"Captain, I've come to report something concerning Wang Xun and the Tsunayoshi family."

Yoruichi slowed down her chewing.

She swallowed the food in her mouth, her expression becoming slightly serious.

"explain."

Urahara briefly reported Wang Xun's request for help and his own analysis.

Finally, he added.

"I think this is an opportunity. Although Tsunayoshi Tokiyo may not be able to access those core things, it is a good starting point."

"If we use it properly, we might be able to uncover something."

Yoruichi's eyes sharpened.

Are you sure you can do it?

"It's worth a try."

Urahara nodded.

Yoruichi's expression gradually deepened, and she gently tapped her fingers on the armrest.

"Wang Xun, are you aware of your plans?"

"He is smart and understands his situation. Rather than being passively attacked, he would rather take the initiative to enter the game and gain our support."

Urahara continued.

"I provided him with some small assistance, enough for him to handle the first few waves of harassment."

"If the conflict escalates to the point that Tsunayoshiro is prepared to use some unconventional methods, then it will be our turn to step in."

Yoruichi was silent for a moment, then a playful smile appeared on her lips.

She turned to look at Soi Fon.

What do you think?

Soi Fon stood up straight, her voice calm.

"I will fully support Yoruichi!"

"Alright, Soi Fon, you will personally lead the team to infiltrate West Rukongai and carry out two missions."

"First, monitor the movements of Wang Xun and his business associates throughout the entire process, and record all attackers."

"Secondly, follow the clues to find the attackers' superiors and investigate their connection with the Tsunayo family."

"Yes, Lord Yoruichi!"

"Go."

Yoruichi waved her hand, and Soi Fon and Urahara bowed simultaneously before turning and leaving the office.

After the two left, Yoruichi picked up a skewer of dumplings again, took a bite, and looked out the window at the gray sky over Seireitei.

Meanwhile, deep within the Tsunayo family mansion.

Tsunayoshi Tokiyo knelt in the tea room, with a set of exquisite tea utensils placed in front of her.

But he didn't brew tea; he simply gazed quietly at the dry landscape garden in the courtyard.

The paper door on the side was gently pulled open, and an elderly man who looked like a butler knelt outside the door.

"Young Master Shi Ying, the Nagano family has arrived."

"Let him in."

Shi Ying's voice was calm and even.

A moment later, a simply dressed middle-aged man cautiously entered the tea room and knelt down opposite Shi Ying.

He is Masayasu Nagano, the head of the Nagano family, a relatively unknown lower-ranking nobleman.

"Young Master Shi Ying, I have already made arrangements for what you instructed."

"It is my greatest honor to serve you."

Masayasu Nagano lowered his head and spoke respectfully.

"What are you planning to do?"

Shi Ying asked, his gaze still fixed on the courtyard.

"I will send people to Rukongai to spread rumors. The lowly people of Rukongai are most susceptible to this kind of thing. Once they hear bad news, they will definitely not dare to go there anymore."

"I will also have some of my relatives from other branches of the family cause trouble at the store, claiming that they have food poisoning and that this will make it impossible for them to continue doing business."

Masayasu Nagano lowered his voice.

"Finally, I'll find some thugs and ruffians from the back of Rukongai and have them threaten the ramen shop employees so they won't dare to work."

Shi Ying finally turned her head and looked at Nagano Masayasu.

"How long does it take to see results?"

"The rumors will spread within three to five days, and the disturbances can begin tomorrow. It's just that recruiting the thugs will take some time to prepare; we can probably take action in about a week."

Masayasu Nagano was calculating.

"At most ten days, that shop will be unable to continue operating."

Shi Ying nodded, seemingly satisfied.

"Remember, the Nagano family is just an ordinary noble family that can't stand unscrupulous merchants, and the troublemakers are just thugs from Rukongai."

"Of course, of course."

Masayasu Nagano nodded repeatedly.

"Our Nagano family exposed the unscrupulous shops out of a sense of justice, and the thugs were just causing trouble on their own initiative; it has nothing to do with anyone else."

"Go."

Shi Ying waved his hand, and Nagano Masayasu, his face flushed, bowed and left the tea room.

Tsunayoshi Tokiyo picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Wang Xun..."