New Mission

As Wang Xun drew closer, Aizen's face gradually came into view in the night.

Aizen's timing for appearing is just too perfect.

It was so clever that it's hard not to wonder if they were deliberately waiting for this.

Wang Xun's mind raced, countless thoughts colliding and recombinizing in the blink of an eye.

Tsunayashiro is targeting him, and even the Central 46 is targeting him.

He needs someone who can help him share the burden.

And the person in front of me happens to have that ability.

Moreover, Aizen's appearance at this moment clearly indicates that he knew some information in advance.

Is this a way of showing him how well-informed she is?

However, this is actually a good thing for Wang Xun.

If we can use this to Aizen into making a move, we can launch a powerful attack on the Tsunayashiro Clan.

It's unknown whether Aizen will do that.

But all of them are worth Wang Xun trying.

Thinking of this, Wang Xun lowered his head and sighed softly.

The sigh was soft, yet it carried a perfect amount of weariness.

"Lieutenant Aizen, since you arrived so promptly, you must already know what happened."

Wang Xun raised his head and looked into his eyes.

"Someone's watching me."

Aizen's expression remained unchanged as he asked softly.

"Who?"

"Tsunayashiro Tokinada."

Aizen's smile faltered slightly.

Although he had learned the news, understood the latest developments of the Central 46, and knew that Wang Xun had been ordered to stop participating in the Kidō Corps's studies.

However, he was unaware that this matter was connected to the Tsunayashiro Clan.

A faint hint of interest flickered in Aizen's gentle eyes.

"I don't know that. How did you get involved with him?"

Wang Xun a wry smile.

"It's a long story; it started when I was at the Spiritual Arts Academy."

"Back when I was with the Kidō Corps, he set a trap to harm me, but it failed again."

"The Captain Kyōraku stepped in and helped me suppress the matter. I thought that was the end of it, but I didn't expect him to still be so greedy."

Wang Xun shook his head.

"He's still keeping an eye on me. This time, he actually instigated the Central 46 to order me to be expelled from the Kidō Corps."

Aizen didn't speak, he just watched him quietly.

His gaze was calm, revealing no emotion.

But Wang Xun knew that he was analyzing and judging.

"And they don't just want to expel me from the Kidō Corps."

Wang Xun continued, his voice low.

"I heard that the Shin'ō Medical Institute is expanding, Lieutenant Yamada is being transferred, leaving the position of Vice-Captain of the Fourth Division vacant."

"Captain Unohana values me the most, so this position is most likely mine."

"I suspect that Tsunayashiro most likely doesn't want me to take over, which is why she came up with this plan."

He paused, then raised his head and looked directly into Aizen's eyes.

"Moreover, now that he's made a move, who knows what he'll do next."

"Lieutenant Aizen, can you help me solve this problem?"

Aizen remained silent for a moment.

Then, he suddenly laughed.

The smile was faint, yet it carried an indescribable meaning.

"You see things quite clearly."

Wang Xun sighed.

"I was forced into this. Tsunayashiro Tokinada wanted to kill me; he's tried to assassinate me several times."

"Taking action from a political perspective this time is actually quite polite."

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Aizen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Wang Xun sighed, without elaborating.

He knew Aizen didn't need the details; he only needed to know that Tsunayashiro harbored murderous intent towards him.

Aizen turned around, stood with his hands behind his back, and gazed at the distant night sky.

"The Tsunayashiro Clan is indeed not easy to deal with."

His tone was calm, as if he were stating a perfectly ordinary fact.

"Among the Four Great Noble Clans, the Kuchiki Clan is the most law-abiding and outwardly the most prestigious."

"But the Tsunayashiro Clan is different. They are the root of evil in Soul Society, deeply rooted from ancient times to the present."

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He turned around and looked at Wang Xun.

"Once they've got their eye on you, it's very difficult to escape."

Wang Xun remained silent for a moment.

Even you are not acceptable?

Aizen glanced at him, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"While the Kyōka Suigetsu is powerful, I cannot hypnotize everyone within the nobility."

"Moreover, even though Tsunayashiro Tokinada has been under house arrest by the family for so many years, he can still influence the opinions of the Central 46 and mobilize resources to deal with you."

He seems to care about you a lot.

Wang Xun remained silent; he knew, of course Tsunayashiro Tokinada was not someone to be trifled with.

But he also knew that Aizen was telling a story behind all this.

Aizen, seeing his silence, suddenly changed the subject.

Have you noticed Kaname Tōsen's recent attitude towards you?

Wang Xun was taken aback.

Why did the topic suddenly shift to Kaname Tōsen?

"Yes, there are some differences. Tōsen doesn't seem to like me very much."

Aizen shook his head, turned around, and looked into the distance.

"Kaname Tōsen's best friend married a nobleman, who then killed her over some trivial matter."

The murderer was not held accountable because he was a nobleman.

"That nobleman is Tsunayashiro Tokinada."

Wang Xun fell silent upon hearing this.

Aizen continued.

"He followed me because he believed I could change the world. He harbored a deep-seated hatred for the nobility, but he rarely expressed it."

He suppressed all his hatred, transforming it into an almost obsessive sense of justice.

Aizen looked at him deep in thought and suddenly smiled.

"I don't expect you to understand each other, but it would be better if you could be less hostile at work."

"But if he knew that you were also targeted by the Tsunayashiro Clan, assassinated, and persecuted by them using the same methods, he might have a different opinion of you."

He didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was already clear.

Wang Xun's heart skipped a beat.

Aizen meant that if Kaname Tōsen knew he had also been assassinated by Tsunayashiro, and that he too was a victim of the nobility.

Could this be used to bridge the gap Kaname Tōsen and him?

Aizen's smile deepened as he watched his reaction.

"Don't rush to think about these things. He'll find out when the time is right."

"Perfect timing, come with me to a place in a few days."

Wang Xun raised his head.

Where?

Aizen's voice was soft, yet it carried a profound meaning.

" In Rukongai, there's a place that has some connection to the Tsunayashiro Clan."

"Perfect, you can go and see what those people who want to harm you are up to."

He turned around and walked to the other side of the street.

After taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped without looking back.

Aizen's figure gradually disappeared into the twilight.

Wang Xun stood there, watching the departing figure, and remained silent for a long time.

He was pondering Aizen's words.

Aizen doesn't want a rift to Kaname Tōsen, so what if this incident...?

Wang Xun then dismissed the idea.

This doesn't seem like Aizen's doing; after all, Aizen shouldn't have the time or inclination for this.

Furthermore, Aizen said he would take him to a place related to the Tsunayashiro Clan.

This is clearly Aizen creating an opportunity for him.

An opportunity to understand your enemy, gather evidence, and wait for the right moment to strike back.

It seems I should contact Kisuke Urahara.

This time, there might be some unexpected gains.

Wang Xun withdrew his gaze and turned to walk towards the Fourth Division.