Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

"Hmm, Wang Xun, regarding your application for early graduation assessment, I see your overall grades aren't high... and you have so many absences?"

"Besides, it's not graduation time yet. Applying in the middle of the semester doesn't comply with our approval process."

"What do you mean by 'the Second Division Captain was specially recruited'?"

"Who is this person behind you? The third seat of the Second Division? And he even has Captain Shihouin's letter?!"

"So it's Urahara Sansuke, I've heard so much about you!"

The application process for early graduation was simpler and more efficient than expected, especially after Kisuke Urahara showed the letter from the Second Division.

A few days later, at the graduation examination venue, there were only a few examiners and Kisuke Urahara, representing the Second Division.

"Ugh, why did they send me here? Captain Yoruichi, really. Wang Xun, you'd better do your best."

Kisuke Urahara scratched his head, reluctantly acting as a witness.

Academic subjects were only considered as supplementary grades, and Wang Xun answered them in a mediocre manner.

Then, in the crucial four basic assessments of cutting, punching, and walking ghosts, he demonstrated a level far exceeding the graduation standards of the Spiritual Arts Academy.

Amidst the astonished expressions of the teachers, all students passed with excellent grades.

Finally, there was the test of Zanpakuto.

"Wang Xun, have you established a connection with Asauchi? Do you know his name?"

The teacher conducting the assessment asked the question as a matter of routine.

Wang Xun did not answer, but slowly drew his Zanpakuto from his waist.

The moment the sword was drawn, its unique lotus-shaped hilt and the subtle spiritual pressure it exuded captivated the attention of the teachers present.

Wang Xun softly uttered the release incantation, and the Zanpakuto's light shimmered, its form reshaping.

A silver chain wrapped around his wrist, and the hollowed-out lotus-shaped hilt of his sword trembled slightly under the spiritual pressure, emitting a refined and unique spiritual pressure.

"Shikai!"

Suppressed gasps came from the sidelines, and the Grim Reaper teachers all saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

Students who can achieve initial understanding before graduation are extremely rare, perhaps only a handful in a century.

Subsequently, the Grim Reaper in charge of the assessment recorded Wang Xun's score on the assessment form and stamped it with a confirmation seal.

"You have passed the assessment and are permitted to graduate early."

He announced, handing a document to Wang Xun.

"This is your graduation certificate. Based on your wishes and Captain Shihouin's recommendation, you will be assigned to the Second Division."

"Please report to the Second Division barracks within three days to undergo the entry examination."

"The subsequent procedures are probably self-explanatory."

Wang Xun took the document, his hand feeling slightly heavy.

Over the next few days, he quickly sorted out his belongings from the Spirit Arts Academy and sent them all back to his residence in Rukongai.

Three days later, at dawn.

Wang Xun stood in front of the towering gate of the Second Division barracks.

Looking at the familiar door, he seemed to know his way around quite well.

At this moment, Wang Xun changed out of the Spirit Arts Academy's uniform and into a set of dark casual clothes that allowed him to move around easily, with his Zanpakuto hanging at his waist.

He took a deep breath and stepped inside, ready to go and report.

After verifying his identity, a sniper with a blank expression led him to a training room deep inside the team barracks.

"This is the training room for the Criminal Investigation Corps reserve team; all the reserve members are inside."

"Your team entry assessment will be conducted inside."

After the soldier finished speaking, he turned and left.

Wang Xun stepped into the training room.

At this moment, there were about twenty people scattered around the training room, all wearing the black training uniforms of the Criminal Army Reserve Team.

They were mostly men, all of whom looked very young, and each had a sharp and energetic presence.

When Wang Xun walked in, more than twenty pairs of eyes fell on him at once.

These gazes contained scrutiny, curiosity, and even undisguised indifference and disdain.

"So you're the one who was specially recruited to join the team today?"

A slightly mocking voice rang out.

The speaker was a tall, thin young man.

He had short chestnut hair and an arrogant expression typical of aristocratic children.

At this moment, he was crossing his arms, looking Wang Xun up and down at his casual clothes and the Zanpakuto at his waist.

"I heard he didn't even graduate from the Spirit Arts Academy, yet he was specially recruited by Yoruichi? That's really lucky."

Another voice echoed, its tone equally unfriendly.

Wang Xun also knew something about the Criminal Army; most of them were selected from the sons of lower-ranking nobles who were loyal to the Shifengyuan family.

Within the Seireitei, they were considered to have impeccable lineage and a distinguished lineage.

Given that I come from Rukongai through special channels, it's normal for me to be ostracized.

Wang Xun remained calm, walked to one side of the training room and stood still, ignoring the provocations.

Seeing that Wang Xun didn't respond, the group exchanged glances, snorted coldly, but didn't do anything out of line.

"Has the person arrived yet?"

A cold female voice came from the training room door.

Everyone jolted, immediately stood up straight, faced the door, and looked respectful.

Soi Fon was already standing there, her short black hair neatly styled, and her tight-fitting clothes accentuated her exceptionally tall and slender figure.

Her gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on Wang Xun in the corner.

"Soi Fon?"

Wang Xun looked at the newcomer in surprise.

Soi Fon looked at Wang Xun, her voice devoid of any emotion.

"Come with me."

Soi Fon turned and walked towards the side door on the other side of the training room.

Wang Xun got up and followed.

The reserve team members looked at Wang Xun with more complex emotions, including surprise, confusion, and a sense of re-evaluation.

Soi Fon had already joined the direct guard of Yoruichi Shihōin, the commander of the Execution Army, and had a very close relationship with the commander. Her status and strength were self-evident.

Is she here to assess this newcomer?

What level is he at that deserves this level of evaluation?

Seeing Wang Xun follow Soi Fon to the outside of the arena, these people couldn't contain themselves and quietly followed, wanting to see what was going on.

After passing through the side door, the two arrived at an open space outdoors.

"This is one of the training grounds for reserve members of the Criminal Investigation Corps."

"I will personally be in charge of your team entry assessment."

Soi Fon walked to the center of the field, turned to face Wang Xun, and began to slowly wrap the bandage around her right hand.

"Lord Yoruichi has shown me your file."

Soi Fon said as she wrapped bandages around her neck.

"The battle in the present world where I slew a Hollow, the fight in the Maggot Nest, and the solo defeat of two experienced assassins a few days ago..."

"To be honest, considering your age and experience, this record is quite amazing."

She finished bandaging herself, moved her fingers a little, and then her gaze returned to Wang Xun.

"Therefore, I won't treat you like an ordinary newcomer. The evaluation standards for ordinary reserve team members are meaningless to you."

Soi Fon raised her hand and pointed at Wang Xun.

"Your assessment is simple: try to last as long as possible under me."

"You can use any means necessary, from slashing fists to demonic possession. As for me, I will only use 'Hakuda' (a style of martial arts), and my spiritual pressure will be suppressed to a level similar to yours."

Soi Fon's eyes became incredibly sharp, and her aura continued to rise.

"I will use the methods of the Criminal Investigation Department to test whether you are qualified to join."

"Are you ready?"

Wang Xun slowly exhaled, and the spiritual pressure within his body began to gradually increase. The Jia Lianhua sword trembled slightly in its sheath, as if it too was anticipating the upcoming battle.

He could sense that although Soi Fon had suppressed her spiritual pressure, her condensed killing intent and combat experience were far beyond anything he had ever encountered before.

Wang Xun stretched his limbs and became serious.

"certainly."