Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

Moonlight streamed through the paper window, casting cold, dappled patterns on the floor of the consultation room.

Unohana Retsu sat quietly on the empty bed by the window, her hands folded in front of her knees, her posture gentle and graceful.

The captain's haori she wore shimmered softly in the moonlight, and her face, which always carried a gentle smile, now wore a calm expression.

"Captain Unohana... what are you doing here?"

"Shouldn't I be asking you that, Wang Xunjun?"

Unohana's voice was still gentle, but it made Wang Xun quite startled.

"In the dead of night, instead of resting properly, he's wandering around the Fourth Division's corridors and hospital rooms..."

The moonlight illuminated half of Unohana's face. Her tone was unhurried, and a scrutinizing look appeared in her calm, unwavering eyes.

"Can you tell me what you're looking for?"

Wang Xun's back was covered in cold sweat.

He hadn't expected that the captain of the fourth division would notice his actions.

"My injuries aren't serious, but I can't stay in bed, so I wanted to walk around. I shouldn't have broken any rules, Captain Unohana."

"Oh?"

Unohana smiled gently, a smile that was gentle yet made Wang Xun feel an invisible pressure.

"This kind of excuse might work to appease ordinary team members, but for Wang Xunjun..."

She slowly stood up, her movements gentle, yet Wang Xun subconsciously took a half-step back.

"Do you think you can fool me with such a petty trick?"

Unohana's tone remained gentle, but the meaning behind her words was completely different.

She stood up and took a step forward. The moonlight stretched her shadow long, almost enveloping Wang Xun.

"You deliberately chose to walk through every ward with seriously injured patients late at night. Are you trying to brush me off with a simple stroll?"

Wang Xun's heart began to race.

He could feel that the subtle yet powerful pressure emanating from Unohana was intensifying.

"I'll ask you one more time, Wang Xunjun."

Unohana's voice was as gentle as the night breeze, yet it carried an undeniable weight.

"What exactly are you doing?"

She slightly opened her eyes and revealed an extremely gentle smile.

But cold sweat soaked Wang Xun's back.

He knew that the seemingly gentle woman in front of him was one of the most senior captains in the Gotei 13.

The original Kenpachi was a being who truly emerged from mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Now that she has discovered my actions, continuing to try to outsmart her is nothing short of courting death.

In a flash, Wang Xun made a decision.

He took a deep breath and met Unohana's gaze.

"I... am learning to return to the Way."

"Studying, or responding?"

Unohana raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.

"Yes."

Wang Xun began to explain earnestly and confidently.

"To be honest, I am very interested in returning to the Dao, but the curriculum at the Spiritual Arts Academy is limited."

"I'm honored to be here at the Fourth Division today. Seeing the superb skills of the seniors in using the Returning Path technique, I can't help but want to watch more and learn more..."

"I was wandering around at night because I was criticized by the captain during the day, so I chose a late night to see if there were any team members still working so I could observe them."

What he said was indeed not far from the actual situation; he was extremely sincere.

As Wang Xun spoke, he raised his right hand, palm up, and mobilized the spiritual pressure within his body.

A pale green light slowly gathered in his palm, yet it remained stable and pure.

Within the light, spiritual particles could be vaguely seen intertwining like threads, forming the basic healing spell. The effect Wang Xun displayed was already comparable to that of the ordinary members of the team.

"This is..."

Unohana's eyes finally showed a slight change.

She walked slowly closer, carefully examining the echoing light in Wang Xun's palm.

A moment later, she extended her index finger and gently touched the edge of the green light.

hum.

The returning light trembled slightly, but did not dissipate. Instead, under the guidance of the flower of the rabbit, it became more solid, and the arrangement of the spirit particle spells was quietly optimized, increasing efficiency by at least 20%.

Unohana withdrew her finger, and the scrutiny in her eyes turned into genuine surprise.

"The precision of your spiritual particle manipulation, and your understanding of healing techniques... Which squad are you from?"

She looked at Wang Xun again, her gaze now filled with inquiry and curiosity.

"Captain, I'm currently a fifth-year student. As for my plans after graduation," Wang Xun hesitated for a moment before answering truthfully, "I've already been confirmed to join the Second Division."

"The Second Division, under Captain Shihouin? That's a bit of a shame."

Unohana nodded slightly. She walked to the window, looked at the moonlight outside, and fell into a brief moment of thought.

But Wang Xun noticed that her gaze seemed to be glancing in a certain direction outside the window.

As she gazed, a dark figure emerged from the shadows, bowed slightly to Unohana, and then vanished again.

Wang Xun followed Unohana's gaze, but only saw the courtyard under the moonlight and the swaying shadows of the trees.

Unohana had noticed it long ago.

As expected, the extremely subtle spiritual pressure emanating from the surrounding area belonged to the members of the Onmitsukido (Secret Service).

They've been secretly monitoring, or rather, protecting, this place.

"It seems Captain Shihouin values ​​you quite a bit."

"Itsuka spoke softly, her tone neither revealing whether it was a sigh nor a sigh," Unohana said.

"The Second Division is indeed a good place. The Covert Mobile Force needs people with all sorts of special talents. Your talent for returning to the source might play an unexpected role there."

As Unohana was speaking, she suddenly changed the subject.

"However, if you change your mind someday, you can also consider working in the Fourth Division."

Wang Xun was taken aback, not expecting Unohana to extend an olive branch so directly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Captain Unohana."

Unohana turned around and smiled slightly at him.

"I'm just giving you another option. In Seireitei, having more options is always a good thing."

She walked back to Wang Xun and spoke softly.

"Let's end our walk here tonight, Wang Xunjun. Get some rest. Although your injuries aren't serious, the depletion of your spiritual pressure will take time to recover."

"I'll have someone check you again tomorrow afternoon. If everything is fine, you can be discharged."

"Yes, thank you, Captain Unohana."

Unohana nodded, said no more, and turned to walk towards the door.

As she opened the door, she suddenly stopped, turned half her face to the side, and the moonlight outlined the soft lines of her profile.

"By the way, Wang Xunjun."

"If you really want to learn the Dao in the future, you can come to the Fourth Division to ask for guidance openly and honestly, but please don't do such strange things again."

After saying that, she gently closed the door, her footsteps fading into the distance.

Wang Xun stood there for a long time before slowly exhaling.

So, you managed to get away with it?

He could vaguely sense that Unohana wasn't believing his story, but rather... she didn't care anymore.

Retsu Unohana, the first Kenpachi who is unfathomable beneath her gentle exterior, felt more enigmatic than anyone he had ever met before.

The brief conversation that lasted just over ten minutes was far more stressful than the confrontation he faced with the two assassins earlier that day.

Wang Xun walked to the window, looked at the place she had been gazing at, and vaguely guessed what it was.

It seems that Captain Yoruichi really takes good care of him.