Scheming

Inside Aizen's secret experimental base, the light from the Reishi lamps illuminated the entire space.

Wang Xun stood in front of the experimental table, with a thick stack of calculation papers spread out in front of him.

His brows furrowed, and he traced a few strokes on the spell base with the Reiatsu of his fingertips before stopping.

He stared at the densely packed Reiatsu nodes on the base plate, remained silent for a long time, and then sighed.

His line of thinking is correct.

Using Hollowfication Reiatsu to simulate the spatial fluctuations of Hollows, it pries open the spatial barrier between Soul Society and Hueco Mundo.

By anchoring the Reishi node with Kidō techniques, a stable artificial channel can be torn open.

Unfortunately, he encountered a bottleneck in his technical skills.

His understanding of the power of the void is not deep enough, and his mastery of spatial techniques is not precise enough.

This is not a problem that can be solved in a short time; it requires accumulation.

The technical barriers were simply insurmountable for him based on his own experience alone.

Without someone to teach him, it's impossible for him to master spatial techniques in a short time.

Footsteps came from behind.

Wang Xun didn't turn around; he knew who had come.

How's the progress?

Aizen's voice came from behind him, gentle and calm.

Wang Xun put down the base plate of the technique and turned around.

Aizen stood in front of the lab bench, his gaze fixed on the pile of calculation papers, calmly awaiting the answer.

"We encountered some difficulties."

Wang Xun answered truthfully.

"Although the direction is correct, I cannot make a breakthrough in the practical aspects of spatial Reishi anchoring in a short period of time."

Aizen nodded, showing neither disappointment nor dissatisfaction.

He picked up a drawing, looked at the Reiatsu trajectory diagram on it, and remained silent for a moment.

He could tell that Wang Xun indeed lacked relevant experience in this area.

But this is not his fault, after all, there are only a handful of people in the entire Soul Society who are knowledgeable in spatial technology.

Aizen put down the blueprints and looked at him.

"This mission is very important; the Garganta technology is the foundation of our future plans."

He paused.

"If the development of this technology is successful, I will put you in charge of more important experiments."

Wang Xun raised his head.

"A more important experiment?"

Aizen looked at him, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Participated in the development of the Hōgyoku."

Wang Xun lowered his head slightly to hide the surprise in his eyes.

Developing the Hōgyoku.

That was Aizen's most crucial secret, the cornerstone of his entire plan.

If he could participate in the development of the Hōgyoku, he would be one step closer to Aizen's core.

This is just wishful thinking.

"I will dedicate myself to this technology."

Wang Xun said calmly.

Aizen nodded.

"Think more, open your mind, and I believe you'll be able to solve it."

Having said that, Aizen said no more, turned around and slowly left the laboratory.

His figure disappeared through the doorway, leaving only a brief silence.

Wang Xun stood in front of the experimental table, gazing in the direction Aizen had left, remaining silent for a long time.

Open your mind?

Wang Xun instantly understood Aizen's unspoken meaning.

Aizen was giving him a hint.

Don't be too rigid about your abilities; as long as you can complete the task, the process is never important.

Aizen knew that Wang Xun and Urahara connected, and he was taking advantage of that connection.

Wang Xun then realized what was happening.

This was a plan set from the very beginning.

Aizen knew he was unlikely to be able to handle the Garganta technique, so he wanted him to go find Kisuke Urahara.

If Urahara were to make a move, it would be tantamount to adding bricks to Aizen's plan.

Wang Xun's lips twitched slightly.

But he had to admit that Aizen's scheme was indeed brilliant.

Since Wang Xun truly couldn't master the Garganta technique, Kisuke Urahara was the only external help he could rely on if he wanted to achieve results.

He turned around and walked back to the lab bench.

Looking at the calculation sheets and the densely packed Reiatsu nodes, he sighed.

Aizen is right, he needs to broaden his thinking.

The best way now is through Kisuke Urahara.

Evening, the underground cavern of Sōkyoku Hill.

Wang Xun passed through the hidden passage and entered the hollow.

Urahara was already waiting there, squatting on the ground, fiddling with a newly moved instrument, with various parts and tools scattered around him.

He was dressed in casual clothes, his hair was a little messy, and he had obviously been there for a long time.

"You've arrived?"

Pu Yuan didn't even look up, focusing on the work at hand.

What do you want?

Wang Xun walked to the lab bench, took out a document from his pocket, and placed it on the table.

I need help.

Urahara's hand paused slightly.

He stood up, picked up the document, and opened it.

His gaze swept over the blueprints and data, and his brows gradually furrowed.

He looked quickly, but very carefully.

"Garganta?"

He looked up at Wang Xun, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Is this research on how to open Garganta?"

"Yes." Wang Xun didn't hide anything. "Aizen put me in charge of this project. The direction is right, but I can't handle the technical aspects."

Urahara remained silent for a moment.

She then stood up, crossed her arms, leaned against the edge of the lab bench, and spoke in a more subdued tone.

"Technically, I can definitely do it."

"But... why did Aizen put you in charge of this task?"

Urahara's eyes held a shrewd scrutiny.

"Is it really as you say, because your Hollowfication abilities are compatible?"

"I have a feeling that he's trying to find me through you..."

Urahara's tone carried a hint of deliberation.

"He knows we have connections, yet he deliberately throws this problem at you. Could it be that he wants you to come to me for help, using me to achieve his technological breakthrough?"

Urahara looked at him, his gaze complex.

"If I help you complete the Garganta, it's like Aizen and adding bricks to his plan."

"Furthermore, are you sure Aizen's promise is truly valid?"

Urahara's tone turned serious.

Wang Xun had certainly considered this issue, and Urahara's concerns were not unfounded.

Aizen is using him, using his relationship with Urahara, to make Urahara indirectly serve his plans.

This is not a sophisticated strategy; in fact, it's practically an open secret.

Urahara looked at Wang Xun in silence for a long time, then he sighed.

"This has really caused me a lot of trouble."

Urahara walked to the lab bench, picked up the document, and looked at it again.

"I can finish this for you, but you need to delve deeper into the Aizen experiments."

"You've already seen the Hōgyoku in his hand, haven't you?"

Wang Xun's brow twitched slightly.

"What's the meaning?"

Urahara's voice was calm.

"You're already by Aizen's side; you have the opportunity to access his core experiments."

"If I could find an opportunity, I'd get my hands on his Hōgyoku..."

Wang Xun interrupted him, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"Why don't you just let me go and confront Aizen directly? I can defeat him and take the Hōgyoku."

Urahara grinned, letting out a smile.

But Wang Xun's expression began to turn serious.

He walked to the experimental table, picked up a blank surgical technique disk, and twirled it between his fingertips.

An idea was taking shape in his mind.

Although stealing the Hōgyoku is unlikely.

But perhaps we could try other approaches?