The Plan

Wang Xun put the documents away and turned to walk towards the cave entrance.

"I will follow your proposed solution for the 'Garganta' issue. Wait for my response afterward."

After saying that, Wang Xun turned and left.

Behind him, Kisuke Urahara stood still, watching Wang Xun's figure gradually disappear, remaining silent for a long time.

A few days later, in the office of the vice-captain of the Fifth Division.

After receiving the order, Wang Xun pushed open the door and entered.

This was his first time entering the Fifth Division Barracks.

Wang Xun surveyed the vice-captain's office; its decor was simple, elegant, and exuded a pragmatic atmosphere.

I wonder why Aizen summoned him here this time.

Led by a bald-headed Soul Reaper, Wang Xun walked from the entrance of the barracks. Under the influence of the Kyōka Suigetsu, he felt invisible to everyone, which was truly a strange experience.

Wang Xun turned his attention back to what was in front of him.

Aizen was sitting at his desk, with a calligraphy scroll spread out in front of him.

He wielded his brush and wrote in one go, the strokes flowing smoothly like clouds and water.

After writing the last stroke, Aizen gently exhaled, put the brush aside, and picked up the calligraphy.

"Have a look."

Aizen handed the letter to Wang Xun.

Wang Xun took it and glanced at it.

stupid.

"Beautiful handwriting."

Wang Xun didn't understand what he meant, but he still praised him despite holding his nose.

Aizen smiled and nodded, gesturing for Wang Xun to sit down.

Wang Xun sat down opposite him and handed him the research report on the Garganta.

"The research is progressing faster than expected. The surgical framework is basically complete, and all that's left is to conduct field tests to verify it."

Aizen took the report and flipped through a few pages.

His expression didn't change much, but Wang Xun noticed that his gaze lingered on certain places for a long time.

"Good."

Aizen closed the report.

"It's much more perfect than I expected."

Aizen put the report aside and looked at Wang Xun.

"Wang Xun, do you know why I put you in charge of this project?"

Wang Xun thought for a moment.

"Because of my ability to Hollowfication?"

Aizen softly, raised his hand and tapped the calligraphy on the table, then stood up and walked to the window.

"You are wise beyond your years, Wang Xun. You are very clever."

"But sometimes, he doesn't seem very smart."

Therefore, you've made it difficult for me to judge you; in my eyes, you've become a confused person.

He turned around and looked at Wang Xun.

"You went to see Kisuke Urahara, didn't you?"

Wang Xun lowered his eyes slightly.

"Yes."

Wang Xun did not deny it.

Aizen knew.

Of course he knew.

From the moment Aizen entrusted this task to Wang Xun, he had been watching what happened afterward.

The development of this matter did not deviate from his expectations.

As for the rift between Wang Xun and Urahara, he didn't know when it would appear.

But Aizen knew that as long as he gave Wang Xun enough time to understand Kisuke Urahara and to get to know him, he could succeed.

Then that extremely tiny crack will eventually appear.

Once that crack appears, he will have plenty of room to do whatever he wants.

Aizen smiled.

He walked back to the desk and sat down again.

"You weren't surprised, which means you already knew, but you still went to see him."

"Kisuke Urahara is a talent; his skills and his intellect are top-notch."

"Unfortunately, he's too conservative."

He was bound by his own limited vision and so-called rules, shelving his talents and ambitions, content to be mediocre.

He looked at Wang Xun.

But you're different.

"Your willingness to utilize all available resources, including Kisuke Urahara, is what I value in you."

Wang Xun remained silent for a moment.

"Lieutenant Aizen, you don't mind if I Urahara?"

Aizen shook his head.

"Of course, on the contrary, I hope you stay in touch with him."

"His wisdom, if it can help us through your channels, then it is of little consequence."

He paused.

"Of course, the premise is... that you know what you truly want."

"When you came to me, you didn't want to become a boring person like Kisuke Urahara, did you?"

Wang Xun lowered his head.

"I see."

Aizen nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, let's continue with the Garganta project. Once the plan is successfully tested, we can move on to the next step."

I'm really looking forward to your performance.

Wang Xun nodded, got up, and left.

Stepping out of the Fifth Division Barracks, the sunlight fell on me, bringing a touch of warmth.

Wang Xun glanced down at the document in his hand: the research report on the Garganta, and the surgical framework that Urahara had helped him optimize.

Aizen's approval is only the first step; he needs to truly master the technology instead of relying on Urahara forever.

He thought for a moment, then turned and walked in another direction.

The Kidō Corps's barracks are located on the west side of the Seireitei, with an ancient and imposing architectural style, completely different from the elegant style of the Fifth Division.

Wang Xun walked to the door, the guard recognized him, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Everyone here knows that Wang Xun was expelled from the Kidō Corps by the Central 46 Chambers.

"I want to see the Great Kidō Priest."

Wang Xun said.

The guard hesitated for a moment, then turned around and went inside to report.

A moment later, he came out and stepped aside to make way for the doorway.

"Great Kidō Priest invites you in."

Wang Xun through the familiar corridor and arrived at Tessai Tsukabishi's room.

The Great Kidō Daoist was sitting at his desk, holding a document in his hand. When he saw Wang Xun enter, he put down the document, his gaze calm.

"What made you decide to come see me?"

Wang Xun skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.

"Your Tsukabishi, I have important matters to discuss with you."

Tessai Tsukabishi's brow twitched slightly.

Seeing Wang Xun's expression, he knew this was no ordinary matter, nodded, and stood up.

"Come with me."

The two walked through the corridor and came to a hidden secret room.

The door closed behind them, and the barrier lit up, isolating them from all outside sounds.

Tessai Tsukabishi gestured for Wang Xun sit down, and then sat down opposite him.

"Speak, what is it?"

Wang Xun took out the research report on the Garganta from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Tessai Tsukabishi.

"Tsukabishi Excellency, please take a look at this."

Tessai Tsukabishi picked up the document and turned to the first page.

His gaze swept over the dense array of spell nodes and Reiatsu trajectory diagrams, and his brows gradually furrowed.

"This is... spatial technology, tearing open the Garganta... What do you want to do?"

His voice was somewhat low, and the solemnity in his eyes was evident.

Wang Xun did not hide anything.

"This is a project Aizen gave me, the purpose of which is to research how to artificially open the Garganta and create a passage between Soul Society and Hueco Mundo."

Tessai Tsukabishi remained silent, staring intently at the blueprints.

"This plan wasn't made by you."

His tone was calm, but Wang Xun could hear the certainty in it.

"The optimization of Reiatsu nodes and the spatial anchoring of the technique—these methods are Urahara's style."

Wang Xun nodded.

"Yes, Kisuke Urahara me optimize the core architecture, but I don't want to rely on him too much; I want to truly master this technology."

He looked up at Tessai Tsukabishi.

"In terms of spatial magic, besides the Great Kidō Daoist, I can't imagine anyone else who could master it."

I hope you can offer some guidance.