Considering Soul Splitting

Wang Xun's eyes narrowed slightly.

Soul Splitting can separate a part of the soul into independent entities.

He hadn't had time to study this skill in detail along the way.

Wang Xun sat up, crossed his legs, and closed his eyes.

Consciousness sinks into the inner world.

Wang Xun looked around but did not see that familiar figure.

"Shackle Lotus?"

He shouted.

There was no response.

Wang Xun frowned slightly. Just as he was about to continue his search, he suddenly sensed movement behind him.

He turned around.

A face was almost touching his.

"Hey!"

The voice carried a hint of smug satisfaction at having pulled off a prank.

Wang Xun subconsciously took a step back and saw the person in front of him clearly.

Blonde hair, a loli-like figure, with lively eyes and a sly smile on her lips.

Shackle Lotus floated upside down in front of Wang Xun, hands on her hips, laughing like a cat that had stolen a fish.

"Giggle, scared you, huh?"

Wang Xun looked at her helplessly.

How old are you?

Shackle Lotus pouted.

"I'm so bored. You haven't come for so long, I'm practically growing mold here all by myself."

She circled around Wang Xun, looking him up and down.

"Hmm... my Reiatsu has increased quite a bit. Looks like I had a good haul this time."

"With a little more effort, it will be solved."

Wang Xun nodded.

"I've indeed gained some insights." He paused, "And I've acquired a new skill."

Shackle Lotus's eyes lit up.

"New skill? What new skill?"

Wang Xun didn't speak, but a slight thought stirred within him.

A system pop-up appeared in front of him.

[Soul Splitting: This allows a part of the soul to be divided into independent entities, with the host having complete control over them.]

[Detectable splittable object: Zanpakuto - Shackle Lotus]

Wang Xun looked at the new hint and his eyes widened slightly.

Shackle Lotus, standing before him, was equally stunned.

She stood there, frozen in place, completely motionless.

Those large eyes were now churning with shock.

"Man!"

The next moment, Wang Xun saw Shackle Lotus kneel down in front of him with a thud.

"Brother, I've never asked anyone for anything in my life."

"But this time, I'm begging you."

I want to go out and see the world.

Wang Xun stared at her blankly.

"No, wait a minute."

"If I were to actually separate you, what changes would occur to my Zanpakuto?"

The next moment, Shackle Lotus fell silent.

Her index fingers unconsciously touched each other, she pouted, and her gaze wandered around.

"Maybe... the Bankai has disappeared or something, but since you can't use it now, it shouldn't affect anything..."

Wang Xun stared at her speechlessly, his lips twitching slightly.

"Then don't even think about it, just stay put."

Upon hearing this, Shackle Lotus looked as if the sky had fallen.

She then lunged at Wang Xun, grabbed his leg, and began to wail loudly.

"Please, I'll give you a tonic, I'll do anything..."

Wang Xun reluctantly pulled her off him.

"Stop joking," Wang Xun said. "I don't want to die in some pointless battle just because I don't have Bankai."

"Besides, if I'm gone, won't you disappear with me?"

Shackle Lotus pouted.

"If I can find another host in time, I might be able to continue existing, just like Muramasa in the original story."

"If Ichigo Kurosaki were willing to accept the soon-to-disappear Muramasa after Kōga Kuchiki's death, he might become Ichigo's second Zanpakuto..."

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"I think I should be able to do it too..."

Wang Xun was quite taken aback by what he heard.

"What, you've already decided on your next partner?"

"I think Aizen is pretty good..."

Shackle Lotus murmured to herself.

Wang Xun:?

Then Wang Xun let out a long sigh.

"Alright, enough joking around."

"My Zanpakuto can't split yet. What about the others, like Reiatsu, or my soul itself?"

Shackle Lotus then composed herself, tilted her head, and thought for a moment.

"I advise you not to attempt this with your soul as your physical form."

Shackle Lotus's expression turned serious.

"The soul is the core of your existence."

"Splitting your soul is equivalent to cutting yourself in two."

"Separating a portion of your Reiatsu wouldn't do you any good right now."

She paused.

"Similarly, it will also affect your Zanpakuto's Bankai. After all, an incomplete soul will definitely reduce the effectiveness of your Bankai."

Wang Xun fell silent upon hearing this.

He hadn't really thought about that question.

"Therefore," said Shackle Lotus, "I suggest you start with Reiatsu. Once you've mastered that skill, then consider the others."

"Reiatsu is an extension of your power; splitting off a portion won't have a significant impact on you. Moreover..."

She paused, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Don't you happen to have a ready-made test subject?"

Ready-made... experiments?

The next moment, Wang Xun realized what was happening.

"You mean Hollowfication Reiatsu?"

"That's right, why don't you try separating him and see what happens?"

As she spoke, Shackle Lotus snapped her fingers.

Then, a figure appeared behind Wang Xun.

It was a pure white body, with the exact same appearance as Wang Xun, dressed in a white death knight's uniform.

But unlike others, he was like a soulless shell, devoid of self-awareness, standing there blankly.

Wang Xun around and looked back, a knowing glint in his eyes.

He had been thinking about it ever since the moment the Hollowfication Reiatsu appeared.

In one's own inner world, can one also see a virtual entity similar to White Ichigo?

It does exist.

But why does he seem a bit dim-witted?

"This was generated by the system, therefore it lacks the ability to think independently; it's artificially disabled."

Shackle Lotus explained from the side.

"Perfect, a perfect experimental subject. Why don't you distribute it and give it a try?"

Then, the system prompt appeared again.

[Spliable object detected: Hollowfication Reiatsu]

As expected, even a Hollow's Reiatsu can be split off.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun pondered the possibility of taking this step.

I am... somewhat tempted.

This Hollowfication Reiatsu has been stored within my body until now, without ever having had the chance to be used.

Moreover, it will be another four or five years before Aizen takes action against those captains.

If the Hollowfication Reiatsu within one's body could act as a clone, it might have some unexpected benefits.

"Yes, that's a suitable suggestion."

"Okay, that's all for now. I'll come again when I have time."

After saying that, Wang Xun patted Shackle Lotus's little head.

Then, amidst her sullen expression, Wang Xun's consciousness returned to reality.

The next moment, Wang Xun opened his eyes and looked at the familiar room.

He glanced out the window; the Fourth Division was completely silent, and the night was deep.

The Soul Splitting, and who knows how much of a commotion it would cause, is something that's not entirely safe to attempt within the Seireitei.

It would be safer to try it in a secluded spot outside the Seireitei.

At this moment, Wang Xun thought of a place.

North section of the third district of West Rukongai, Mount Fukuri.

That was the place where he and Kaien Shiba used to train together.

Far from villages and in a secluded environment, it's perfect for conducting this kind of experiment.

Speaking of which, it's a good opportunity to visit the Shiba Clan siblings on the way.

Indeed... it's been a long time.