Wang Xun Practices Swordsmanship

Night had fallen.

Inside the temporary base in the Rukongai South District 7, the lights gradually went out, leaving only a few emergency spell lamps swaying slightly in the night breeze.

Most of the wounded have been properly cared for, and the members of the Fourth Division are taking turns on guard duty to ensure that no one suffers an accident due to a recurrence of their injuries.

Wang Xun stepped out of the wounded soldiers' tent and let out a soft breath.

One wave subsides, another rises.

The third batch of wounded tonight has finally been treated.

He looked up and gazed in the direction outside the camp.

There, the traces of the battle had not completely faded; the charred and cracked surfaces on the ground were particularly clear under the moonlight.

The remains of the Menos Grande had long since dissipated into Reishi, but the lingering effects of that battle still haunted his mind.

It's not fear.

It was some kind of inexplicable fluttering in my heart.

He looked down at the Zanpakuto at his waist.

The blade was already sheathed, resting quietly beside him.

Just now, this knife killed several Gillian.

With each strike, he landed on the void's Reiatsu node.

That's the most commonly used technique in healing through Kaidō healing: finding the most vulnerable part of the spirit and then precisely targeting it.

It is equally effective for the weak, and the results are very good.

But Wang Xun knew this was not the Kendō.

This was just a simple, unskilled swing of the knife.

After those ethereal beings died, their fragments scattered in clusters. After Wang Xun absorbed them, his experience with Hollowfication abilities greatly increased.

Wang Xun opened the system.

[Name: Wang Xun]

Spiritual Might: Rank 6 (Experience: 5680/17000)

Kendō: Iv5 (Experience: 130/8000)

Hakuda: 1v6 (Experience: 520/12000)

Shunpo: lv5 (Experience: 4210/8000)

Kidō: Iv6 (Experience: 1580/12000)

Zanpakuto: Shackle Lotus (Shikai)

[Special Ability]

Hollowfication: Iv3 (Experience: 2580/3000)

Shunkō: Beginner (3%)

Dual Incantation: Proficient (8%)

Hōgyoku (Awakening Level: 0.05%)

Although his Hollowfication level has been continuously increasing, Wang Xun has yet to have the opportunity to use it.

I don't know when I'll be able to try it.

But within the Seireitei, there may be no chance for the time being.

Then Wang Xun looked at the section on Kendō.

As the basic skill with the lowest experience points, Iv5 is actually a decent level, roughly equivalent to a weak Vice-Captain-level.

Although it's far inferior to Kidō Hakuda's Iv6, it's definitely acceptable within the Fourth Division.

At this moment, Wang Xun recalled Unohana's soft comment earlier.

Clumsy.

"That's really... ruthless."

Wang Xun murmured to himself.

Then, he went to an open space and drew his Zanpakuto.

There is no Reiatsu, no technique, just the most basic sword-holding posture.

Take a deep breath.

He swung it down.

Under the moonlight, the blade traced a silver arc.

Wang Xun sheathed his sword, adjusted his posture, and swung it down again.

He didn't use any Reiatsu; he simply repeated the most basic slashing motion.

In the Second Division, he could pick up fragments of Hakuda and Shunpo. In the Fourth Division and among the Kidō Corps, he could also pick up Kidō fragments.

But he never had the opportunity to improve his Kendō.

After being sharply criticized by Unohana, Wang Xun did indeed want to improve his Kendō skills.

When it comes to Kendō fragments, the 11th Division of the Knife Squad definitely has the most.

But there is actually a way to improve quickly right beside you.

Perhaps... I could try asking Captain Unohana directly?

Wang Xun pondered this as he swung his sword.

The figure constantly wielding a sword under the moonlight thus came into view of Retsu Unohana.

She didn't come intentionally; she was just taking a routine patrol around the camp after treating the wounded.

Then I saw this scene.

The white-haired boy stood in the center of the open space, swinging his knife repeatedly.

The movements were standard, the force was applied precisely, and one could even say they were very well-executed.

but...

There's absolutely no skill involved.

Retsu Unohana made her own assessment in her mind.

It's not that he didn't practice well.

Rather, it means that his sword has no soul.

Like a surgeon using a scalpel, precise, standardized, and methodical.

But a sword is not a scalpel.

A sword is used to kill.

Unohana stood in the shadows, quietly watching Wang Xun repeat the same thing over and over again.

She had seen countless people practicing swordsmanship.

Some people pursue strength, some pursue speed, and some pursue skill.

But like this young man, he is still practicing swordsmanship using the most basic thinking.

Can you learn Kendō?

Oh.

She turned and quietly left.

The figure still wielding the sword in the moonlight remained undisturbed.

Before long, the base was busy again.

The injured person needs a change of dressings, their Reiatsu needs to be stabilized, and it needs to be determined whether they are suitable for transfer.

Wang Xun moved skillfully and precisely between the various tents.

"The king Fourth Seat Wang Xun!"

However, at that moment, Isane Kotetsu's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of urgency.

Wang Xun around.

Isane jogged over, her silver-gray hair swaying slightly in the night.

"What's wrong?"

Another batch of new wounded has arrived.

Isane took a breath.

"It was the 11th Division. They were attacked by a feint about 20 miles from their base, and several of them were wounded."

Wang Xun nodded and followed her toward the tent.

We had only gone halfway when a commotion suddenly arose in the distance.

Wang Xun frowned and vanished from his spot in Shunpo.

The next moment, he was already at the edge of the base.

In the distance, several dark figures were approaching, but it was another feint.

But this time the number was small, only a few, and they were all just ordinary phantoms.

Several members of the 11th Division rushed forward, and in a flash of their blades, they quickly killed two of them.

But the third phantom bypassed their defenses and charged towards Wang Xun.

Several members of the 11th Division were about to return to provide support, but when they saw Wang Xun there, they all stopped in their tracks.

If Fourth Seat Wang Xun, then they don't need to worry about him.

Wang Xun placed his hand on his Zanpakuto, preparing to attack.

A voice came from behind.

"Fourth Seat Wang Xun."

Wang Xun to the side and saw that Isane Kotetsu had already drawn his Zanpakuto. His face was a little pale, but his eyes were firm.

"Isane?"

Wang Xun an eyebrow.

"I... I want to try too..."

Isane bit her lip.

"We can't keep hiding in the back forever."

Wang Xun glanced at her for two seconds.

Then step aside to make way.

"Go."

Isane took a deep breath, Zanpakuto tightly, and charged towards the Hollow.

Then, she was swatted away by a claw and landed awkwardly on the ground.

Wang Xun:

Isane got up from the ground, her face covered in dust and her eyes red.

The phantom was about to continue its pursuit when Wang Xun made his move.

With a single strike, Xu Lian didn't even have time to scream before he vanished into Reishi.

Wang Xun sheathed his sword and walked to Isane's side.

Are you alright?

Isane lowered her head and remained silent.

Wang Xun knelt down to check her injuries; they were just superficial wounds and nothing serious.

Isane raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Okay, you just lack experience in dealing with this."

He stood up and reached out to help her up.

"Go back and take care of the wounded; that's what you should be doing."

Isane looked at his profile and suddenly asked in a low voice.

"Fourth Seat Wang Xun, your swordsmanship is so amazing, how did you train?"

Wang Xun paused in his steps.

How did you train?

He thought for a moment and answered truthfully.

Actually, I haven't practiced much.