Come to the Fourth Division

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Wang Xun headed to the Fourth Division on time.

Inside the advanced training room of the Fourth Division, Retsu Unohana was already waiting there, with the necessary tools for the Kaidō training laid out in front of her.

Her expression was serene, and a gentle Reiatsu surrounded her.

"Today we will practice precise control of advanced Kaidō, targeting deep repair of damaged spiritual veins."

"Yes, Captain Unohana."

Wang Xun bowed slightly. After that period of training and contact, the two no longer needed to be overly polite.

He immediately began warming up, circulating his Reiatsu, and adjusting his state.

A moment later, he walked up to Retsu Unohana, gathered a gentle Kaidō Reiatsu at his fingertips, and began to practice repairing the simulated spiritual vein damage as Unohana had requested.

His movements were fluid and steady, Kaidō Reiatsu was precise and controllable without the slightest disorder.

Both the intensity of Reiatsu output and the speed of repair have slightly improved compared to before.

He has fully digested and absorbed the Kaidō Fragment he obtained while learning from Unohana, integrating them into his own experience.

Retsu Unohana stood to the side, quietly watching his actions, her eyes filled with growing approval.

As one of the longest-serving captains, she has seen countless people over the past thousand years, including many geniuses who have Kaidō the Dao.

However, those with exceptional talent like Wang Xun are still extremely rare.

It could even be described as the most spectacular thing she had ever seen in her life.

After this period of study, Wang Xun's level of Kaidō has caught up with that of the senior members of the Fourth Division.

Such a rate of progress is simply unbelievable.

After Wang Xun finished his practice and withdrew his Reiatsu, Unohana slowly spoke.

"Your Kaidō technique is becoming more and more skillful."

Wang Xun nodded slightly.

"Thanks to Captain Unohana's guidance, otherwise I wouldn't have improved so quickly."

"Tips are only one aspect; the key is your own talent and hard work."

Retsu Unohana smiled, then changed the subject to another matter.

"Speaking of which, have you ever considered officially joining the Fourth Division?"

Wang Xun was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He vaguely recalled that Kiyōnosuke Yamada seemed to have mentioned this matter before.

However, Yamada's tone was not firm at the time, so Wang Xun didn't take it seriously.

But now, hearing it so formally from Unohana's mouth, Wang Xun had to seriously consider it.

"Thank you for your Captain Unohana, but I haven't really considered this matter yet."

"I've always been taken care of by Captain Unohana, and Kaidō in the Fourth Division. As for which division I'm in... I haven't really cared much about it."

His answer did not surprise Retsu Unohana.

She smiled gently and slowly stated the conditions she had prepared long ago, her tone full of sincerity.

"With your abilities, it's a real shame you're not in the Fourth Division."

"Kiyōnosuke Yamada will be transferred to the Shin'ō Medical Institute, at which time the position of vice-captain of the Fourth Division will be vacant."

As she said this, she looked up at Wang Xun, a hint of a smile in her eyes.

There's something you might not have realized yet.

"Within the Second Division, your potential for advancement is extremely limited."

"First of all, the position of vice-captain is held by the Ōmaeda Clan, and that position is unlikely to be shaken."

"Most of the other squad leaders in the Stealth Force are also retainers of the Shihoin Clan, so it will be extremely difficult for you to compete for them."

"If you're willing to join the Fourth Division, I promise you, the position of vice-captain can be yours."

"I will impart all my knowledge of the Dao of Kaidō to the source, and the same goes for the other Kidō. In this way, you will only progress faster than you did in the Second Division."

"Please think about it."

"The position of vice-captain?"

Wang Xun froze, a look of obvious surprise appearing on his face for the first time.

He never expected that Retsu Unohana would show such profound sincerity.

Each squad's vice-captain is directly appointed by the captain and is the second-in-command of the squad. They hold a prestigious position with significant authority and responsibility, far exceeding that of ordinary positions.

Wang Xun, a newcomer who had only recently joined the Gotei 13, was promised the position of vice-captain in such a short time, which is enough to show Unohana values him.

After a moment of stunned silence, Wang Xun came to his senses, his tone tinged with hesitation.

"Thank you for your kind words, Captain Unohana, but... I still need to go back and consult Captain Shihoin about this matter."

Upon hearing this, Retsu Unohana chuckled lightly, her tone indifferent.

"You don't need to worry about that. I already mentioned it to Captain Shihoin yesterday, and she has agreed."

"As long as you agree, I'll have the transfer procedures processed as quickly as possible; there won't be any obstacles."

She paused, then added.

"You don't need to be too surprised. It's quite common for members of different divisions in Soul Society to be transferred between each other based on their personalities and how well they fit in with the duties."

"As long as both captains agree, there's nothing wrong with it."

"Captain Shihoin is a reasonable person, and the environment of the Second Division is not suitable for the development of your Kaidō ability. Transferring you to the Fourth Division is also to fulfill your talent."

Wang Xun nodded, momentarily at a loss for words.

This sudden invitation certainly caught him off guard.

But to be fair, Unohana's promise of giving her all her knowledge and skills to become vice-captain was indeed very attractive.

Recently, the acquisition of fragments within the Second Division has indeed become somewhat slower.

Seeing him Retsu Unohana didn't urge him, but spoke gently.

"There's still plenty of time. You don't need to rush into a decision; just take your time to think it over."

"You also have an assigned room within the Fourth Division, so the transfer is just a matter of completing the formalities."

At this point, a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes, and she asked softly.

"You haven't been in the Second Division for very long, so I suppose there's nothing too special about it that you'd like to stay."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun fell into deep thought.

He recalled his days in the Second Division, noting that he had few ties or worries.

Their only connection was their sparring sessions with Soi Fon and their interactions with Kisuke Urahara.

He has indeed gained a lot from the Second Division these days.

His Hakuda is almost at level 6, just one step away. His mastery of Kidō is also steadily improving, and he is becoming more and more proficient in Shunpo.

The only pity is that his progress in Kendō has been somewhat slow.

Moreover, as his strength increases, the support the Second Division can provide him will become less and less.

The number of fragments that can be collected is also less than before.

If he stays in the Second Division, his rate of progress will likely slow down gradually.

Joining the Fourth Division would likely allow him to improve his skills in Kaidō and Kidō techniques more quickly.

Besides, in terms of Kendō, is it also...?

The Zhu Xun to discard certain unrealistic ideas from one's mind.

After a moment of thought, Wang Xun slowly raised his head, his expression returning to its usual composure.

"Thank you for your high regard, Captain Unohana Captain Unohana. I will consider this matter carefully and will not let you down."

Seeing this, Retsu Unohana smiled with satisfaction and nodded gently.

"Okay, I'll wait for your reply. Whatever your final choice, I will respect it."

That's enough for today's practice. Go back and think it over carefully.

"Yes, thank you, Captain."

Unohana noticed the subtle change in how Wang Xun addressed her and nodded with a smile.

Wang Xun bowed slightly, turned and left the training room, walking towards the outside.

Throughout the journey, his mind was filled with thoughts of Unohana's invitation and his own future choices.

Although his expression was calm, there was a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.