If I Could Take Kaname Tōsen's Place...
Tessai Tsukabishi's figure disappeared at the cave entrance, leaving only Wang Xun and Urahara in the empty cave.
Urahara leaned against the lab bench, arms crossed, watching Wang Xun.
"How's it going lately? Have you gained anything from working with Aizen?"
Wang Xun nodded.
"Yes, he did allow me to participate in some of the experiments."
"Based on my understanding of the Kaidō, I found that the Reiatsu guidance nodes in his Hollowfication Experiment had problems, and I used the Kaidō's approach to help him optimize them."
"It worked well, and from then on he involved me."
Urahara's eyes narrowed slightly.
"You actually managed to help him optimize the experiment?"
"Right."
Wang Xun did not hide anything.
Urahara suddenly smiled, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
"This is really interesting."
He stood up, walked to the lab bench, picked up the notebook, and turned to a new page.
"Following this logic, the deeper you delve into the experiments, the more you come into contact with and master, and the greater Aizen's dependence on you will become."
"Your importance will increase, and you will have access to more and more things."
Wang Xun nodded.
"Yes, I now have access to some data from the peripheral experiments. And during the experiments, I saw the Hōgyoku."
Urahara stopped writing.
"Hōgyoku..."
He repeated the word softly, his eyes sparkling.
"If we can find the location where Aizen Hōgyoku, we'll take it..."
He didn't finish speaking, but Wang Xun knew what he was thinking.
"I do have an idea."
Wang Xun suddenly spoke.
Urahara looked up.
What are your thoughts?
Wang Xun walked to the experimental table, picked up a vial of the Hollowfication potion, and examined it.
"Aizen has someone by his side, the Fifth Seat of the Ninth Division, Kaname Tōsen. Aizen trusts him very much."
Urahara's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Kaname Tōsen, that blind Soul Reaper?"
"Right."
Wang Xun put down the medicine.
"From what I've observed, this person is quite powerful and may have already mastered Bankai."
"He holds a key position by Aizen's side, and he carries out many crucial tasks; he is Aizen's right-hand man."
Urahara seemed lost in thought.
"You mean, you want to oust him and take his place?"
Wang Xun glanced at Urahara and nodded.
Talking to smart people is indeed less stressful and less effort.
"If I could replace him and become Aizen's most trusted person, I would be one step closer to the Hōgyoku."
Upon hearing Urahara leaned against the lab bench, head bowed in thought.
"The idea is good, but it will be very difficult to implement."
He finally spoke.
"Anyone who can stand beside Aizen must be one of his most trusted confidants. How long Kaname Tōsen with him, and how long have you been a member?"
"This is not something that can be done simply."
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"I know."
Wang Xun's voice was calm.
"This isn't something that can be done overnight; it takes time, it needs opportunity, and ideally, some... external factors."
Urahara looked at him.
"What's the meaning?"
A slight smile curved the corners of Wang Xun's lips.
"Kaname Tōsen has his own weakness."
"His hatred for the nobility and his obsession with justice can be exploited."
"If a suitable opportunity can be found, perhaps his importance to Aizen can be reduced."
He didn't finish speaking, but Urahara already understood.
"You want me to help you investigate Kaname Tōsen's background?"
Wang Xun nodded.
"The intelligence network of the Stealth Force is best suited for these kinds of tasks."
"If we can find some key information about Kaname Tōsen, perhaps we can find a breakthrough."
Urahara pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Sure, I'll use my Stealth Force connections to investigate this Kaname Tōsen."
"Investigate everything you can: his resume, his past, his relationship with Aizen."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xun smiled slightly.
"Perhaps there really will be some unexpected surprise."
Kisuke Urahara looked at him.
"An unexpected surprise?"
Wang Xun shook his head.
"It's hard to say now. We'll discuss it again once you've found out."
The conflict between Kaname Tōsen and the Tsunayashiro Clan could perhaps be used as a basis for some discussion.
If Kaname Tōsen the chance to confront his most hated enemy, Wang Xun doubted he could truly remain composed.
Anger will be his greatest weakness.
Urahara nodded, walked to the lab bench, and began tidying up the instruments.
"By the way, I can also give you some advice regarding the Black Coffin."
Wang Xun raised his head.
What suggestions?
Urahara had his back to him, but his hands didn't stop moving.
"The path of the Kidō, though it allows one to possess immense strength and throw bricks."
"However, the lack of power isn't solely due to Reiatsu; the precision of the spell's construction can also be adjusted."
"The Black Coffin technique requires compressing while maintaining the flow of Reiatsu. Your current Black Coffin still has room for improvement."
Wang Xun lost in thought.
Urahara turned around and looked at him.
"The Reiatsu that forms the Black Coffin flows within it, requiring constant compression and absorption. The greater the pressure exerted by the Reiatsu, the greater its corresponding power."
As Kisuke Urahara continued his explanation, fragments of Kido (the Kidō) drifted down.
[Gained Advanced Kidō Insight x1, Kidō Experience +100]
As the fragments merged into his body, Wang Xun repeatedly replayed Urahara's words in his mind.
He opened his eyes and raised his hand.
Black Reiatsu condensed in his palm, forming a miniature cube.
It was a little bigger than before, and it slowly rotated above Wang Xun's palm.
Reiatsu flows inside the cube like water.
Urahara's eyes narrowed slightly.
"You grasped it so quickly, that's impressive."
Wang Xun dismissed the Black Coffin, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Still a long way off."
Urahara shook his head.
"Not far off."
He turned around and continued tidying up the equipment.
Wang Xun watched his busy figure from behind and remained silent for a moment.
"Urahara."
"Um?
Thanks.
Urahara's hand paused slightly, then he smiled without turning around.
"Your becoming stronger is a good thing for me too. Don't forget, we're in the same boat."
"Okay, that's all for today."
Wang Xun nodded.
"Good."
He turned and walked outside.
"Oh, right."
Urahara's voice came from behind.
"Next time you come, I'll check your Reiatsu in your Hollowfication state. I was too busy talking today to do anything else."
Wang Xun didn't turn around; he simply raised his hand and waved.
His figure disappeared into the darkness.
Urahara stood there, watching the disappearing figure, and sighed softly.
"He's even got control of the Black Coffin... just how far can this guy go?"
He turned around and began tidying up the instruments on the lab table.
The page of the notebook was filled with densely packed data.
He looked at it for a long time, then closed the notebook.
"Kaname Tōsen..."
He murmured.
"Let me see what secrets you hold that make you so aligned with Aizen's ideals."
Wang Xun walked on the stone path of Seireitei, the moonlight casting long shadows on him.
The conversation was still replaying in his mind.
She replaced Kaname Tōsen and became Aizen's most trusted person.
This path may be the key to what's to come.
He raised his head and looked up at the distant night sky.
The moonlight was cold and clear, and the stars were sparse.
Wang Xun gazed at the night sky, a slight smile curving his lips.
He quickened his pace and strode towards the Fourth Division.