Urahara Knew How to Play Dirty
Urahara continued.
"My plan is simple: I will infiltrate that place first and quietly place something that Kaname Tōsen mad inside the deepest part of the base."
"Kaname Tōsen see these things, he would inevitably lose control."
"His hatred will be completely ignited, and he might even forget Aizen's orders, destroying the entire base and killing the experimental personnel inside."
"Aizen wants to seize resources silently and then disguise it as a feint attack, while Kaname Tōsen's rage will inevitably leave countless traces."
"One mistake by Kaname Tōsen will plant a seed of doubt in Aizen's heart."
"And you, you remained calm throughout, perfectly executing orders, even cleaning up the mess and covering up the traces when Kaname Tōsen lose control..."
Urahara looked at Wang Xun.
"After that, as long as you demonstrate greater composure and control than Kaname Tōsen, little by little, the position Kaname Tōsen will naturally fall into your hands."
"Moreover, this plan carries no risk whatsoever. Kaname Tōsen's loss of control is instinctive, not something we deliberately provoked."
"Even if Aizen investigates afterwards, he won't find us. It's all just that Kaname Tōsen was blinded by hatred."
"Good."
Wang Xun spoke slowly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"But the problem is, what you're talking about that could drive Kaname Tōsen crazy is..."
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Kisuke Urahara remained silent for a moment.
"A part of Kakyō Tsunayashiro's soul contains her Reiatsu; of course, it's something I fabricated."
Wang Xun nodded.
"Um...?"
After Wang Xun realized what Kisuke Urahara had said, his pupils trembled slightly.
Kisuke Urahara, you're an animal!
Is this how you do it?
"You managed to get this?"
Kisuke Urahara nodded slightly.
It took some effort.
After a moment's thought, Wang Xun raised his head, looked at Kisuke Urahara, and spoke with a firm tone.
"The plan is feasible."
"Three days from now, I will arrive at the mine in the North District 59 with Kaname Tōsen. Please put your things away before we enter."
"Rest assured."
Kisuke Urahara waved his hand, his tone regaining a hint of his usual composure.
"My actions will leave no trace."
He paused, looked at Wang Xun, and added.
"The Tsunayashiro Clan's stronghold is protected by numerous hidden barriers and private noble soldiers; their strength is considerable."
"If Kaname Tōsen gets out of control, remember, don't get dragged into trouble. Just observe from the sidelines and step in to clean up the mess at the most opportune moment."
"I see."
Wang Xun nodded slightly.
"I will not reveal myself, nor will I let Kaname Tōsen discover my intentions. Everything will be done according to Aizen's orders."
Kisuke Urahara looked at the boy in front of him and nodded to himself.
In just six months, Wang Xun from a commoner in Rukongai to the Fourth Seat the Fourth Division, and then to someone who could join forces with him to devise a plan against Aizen.
This composure and shrewdness far surpasses that of his peers, and even surpasses that of many Soul Reaper have lived for hundreds of years.
No wonder Retsu Unohana devoted all her efforts to nurturing him, and no wonder Aizen valued him so highly as well.
"It's almost time."
After Kisuke Urahara finished speaking, Wang Xun nodded and turned to walk towards the passage.
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Watching Wang Xun's figure disappear into the passageway, Kisuke Urahara slowly stood up, walked to the overturned lab table, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
Kaname Tōsen's tragedy is just a microcosm of the tragedies in the Soul Society.
But he had no choice but to stand on the side of Soul Society.
The night was as dark as ink, shrouding the entire North Gate in silence.
Kaname Tōsen already waiting there, dressed in a black outfit.
He saw Wang Xun approaching, but didn't say anything. He just nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the North District 59 of Rukongai.
His steps were steady and his speed was extremely fast, without the slightest unnecessary movement.
Wang Xun followed behind him, maintaining a proper distance.
The two remained silent, using their Shunpo technique to move like two black shadows, silently traversing Rukongai.
The further north you go, the more desolate and chaotic the environment becomes.
North District 59, finally arrived.
The abandoned mine is situated between two barren mountains, surrounded by a dead forest.
The branches were bare, as if something had drained their life force.
Broken ore and unidentified bones were scattered on the ground, and a pungent smell filled the air.
Wang Xun and Kaname Tōsen stood under a withered tree at the entrance of the mine, waiting for night to fall.
Kaname Tōsen's expression was calm, his senses encompassing everything around him.
"Lord Aizen said that you will be in charge of assisting in this operation."
Kaname Tōsen's voice was low and devoid of emotion.
"I'll enter from the front. You'll be responsible for securing the rear and clearing the evacuation route. Remember, leave no trace."
Wang Xun nodded.
"Clear."
Having evaded the surveillance of the noble guards, Kaname Tōsen the first to infiltrate the stronghold, with Wang Xun close behind.
Inside the base, the lights were dim, and an unusual atmosphere permeated the air, along with the unsettling Reiatsu unique to forbidden technique research.
Rows of experimental tables were placed on both sides, on which lay the bound souls of commoners, their faces pale, clearly being used as experimental subjects.
Kaname Tōsen's expression remained unchanged as he walked inside without saying a word.
On the corner shelf, boxes filled with Reishi crystals were piled up—resources plundered by the nobles from Rukongai.
On the other side of the bookshelf, there were thick stacks of experimental records, all of which were experimental data from private research.
Kaname Tōsen's gaze swept over the commoner's soul on the experimental table, a very faint fluctuation flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly suppressed.
He ignored the spirits and went straight to the shelves, preparing to confiscate the Reishi resources.
Wang Xun followed behind him, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings discreetly, his mind already on high alert.
Kaname Tōsen walked, he suddenly stopped.
A familiar scent, one that haunted his dreams yet pierced his heart, wafted from his side not far away.
That is...
The scent of Kakyō?!
Kaname Tōsen's body froze instantly.
But... how could this be?
He slowly lowered his head, sensing the thing in the distance.
But he couldn't see it.
"Wang Xun, what... is that?"
Upon hearing Kaname Tōsen's voice, Wang Xun slightly turned his head and looked in that direction.
Inside a glass container, a unique fragment of a soul floats silently.
The bloodstains on it had long since dried, yet they still exuded a heart-wrenching sadness.
"It's like a fragment taken from a soul's body... a fragment of the Soul King?"
"This is our goal, isn't it? Tōsen, what's wrong?"
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
Kaname Tōsen stood still, motionless, as if he hadn't heard Wang Xun's words.
The next moment, the Reiatsu around him began to surge uncontrollably.
Over the years, he has naturally investigated and found out the reason why Kakyō, who came from Rukongai, was exceptionally married into the Tsunayashiro Clan.
It was precisely because the Soul King Fragment within her body was a test subject needed by the Tsunayashiro Clan.
The one in front of us...
He slowly approached, his hand trembling as he reached out and touched the transparent container.
The moment his fingertips touched her, Kaname Tōsen's body trembled violently.
A century of repression, hatred, and obsession erupted suddenly at this moment.
A cold, angry, and hate-filled Reiatsu erupted uncontrollably from Kaname Tōsen's body, like a volcano.
"Kakyō..."
He spoke, his voice hoarse and broken, filled with a heart-wrenching pain.
"Tsunayashiro!!!"
A roar echoed within the stronghold.
Kaname Tōsen suddenly raised his head, his Reiatsu completely out of control.
He forgot Aizen's orders, forgot to disguise himself as a Hollow group to harass, and forgot to leave no trace.
In his heart, there was only hatred and destruction left.
Footsteps sounded in the distance, and the personnel left behind at the experimental site noticed the unusual situation and rushed over to investigate.
"I will kill you all!!"
After those people appeared, Kaname Tōsen roared and, ignoring Wang Xun's attempts to stop him, rushed out in an instant.
His Zanpakuto Shikai, and the sharp blade slices the experimental subject in front of him into pieces.
The surrounding walls collapsed with a crash, the box containing the Reishi crystals was smashed, and the experimental data was burned to ashes.
The entire stronghold was reduced to ruins in his loss of control.
Wang Xun stood still, observing coldly.
Everything is proceeding according to plan.
Kaname Tōsen has gone out of control.
Aizen completely botched his mission.
Flames raged in the experimental base, their light illuminating Wang Xun's serene profile.
The first step in replacing Kaname Tōsen has been taken.