Kaien Joins the Division

"Tōsen, what's wrong?"

Wang Xun's voice came through.

Upon Kaname Tōsen raised his head, his face gradually regaining its composure.

"It's alright, let's continue."

He didn't say anything more.

In the following experiments, he did his best to cooperate with Wang Xun, doing what he could and standing aside to watch what he couldn't do.

He stopped trying to be strong and stopped trying to understand things he couldn't reach.

Some gaps cannot be bridged by hard work alone.

He didn't admit it.

He was truly at his wit's end.

During a break in the experiment, Aizen walked in.

"How about it?"

Wang Xun handed over the experimental results.

"Progress is good; the surgical technique has been significantly optimized. The next step is to try expanding the size and stability of the Garganta."

Aizen through the report and nodded.

"Good."

He looked at Kaname Tōsen.

"Yes, what do you think?"

Kaname Tōsen was silent for a moment.

"Wang Xun's progress is much faster than I expected. My abilities are limited, and I can't offer much help with spatial techniques."

Aizen looked at him, his gaze calm.

"Don't blame yourself. Spatial magic isn't your area of expertise. Just focus on what you're good at."

Kaname Tōsen lowered his head.

"Yes."

After comforting Kaname Tōsen, Aizen turned to look at Wang Xun.

"Continue pushing forward with the Garganta matter. When you have time, take more time to guide Tōsen."

Wang Xun nodded.

"Clear."

Aizen smiled with satisfaction.

After Aizen left, Kaname Tōsen sat silently in place.

He sensed Wang Xun bustling around the experimental table, remaining silent for a long time. Several days later, the Fourth Division...

Wang Xun overheard the whispers of the team members around him.

They were discussing a newly recruited Soul Reaper.

That person became a high- Seated Officer as soon as he joined the team, and now he serves under Captain Ukitake in the Thirteenth Division.

When he heard the man's name from their conversation, Wang Xun put down what he was holding.

Kaien has joined the team.

I could find some time to visit him.

Wang Xun glanced at the remaining time and made his plans.

A few days later, Wang Xun arrived at the entrance of the Thirteenth Division.

After giving the announcement, he entered the barracks, and soon after, Kaien Shiba came to greet him.

At this moment, Kaien Shiba was dressed in a Shinigami uniform, with his Zanpakuto hanging at his waist, and his face wore his usual cheerful smile.

"Senior, I didn't expect you to come."

Wang Xun saw Kaien, a smile appeared on his lips.

"You became Seated Officer right after joining the team, not bad."

Kaien recalled her previous duel with Wang Xun and scratched her head awkwardly.

"Senior, please don't make fun of me. I'm still far from good enough."

Wang Xun nodded.

Kaien chuckled twice, then looked Wang Xun up and down.

"Come on, I'll show you around the Thirteenth Division."

Kaien led Wang Xun on a tour of the team's dormitory, explaining every corner in detail, from the training field to the office, from the canteen to the dormitory.

Wang Xun followed behind him, his gaze sweeping over the buildings and facilities, nodding occasionally.

Occasionally, tiny specks of light would drift across his vision and be absorbed into his body; these were Reiryoku Fragment.

Wang Xun felt a slight sense of emotion.

At his current level of Spiritual Might, this amount of experience is barely enough to fill a tooth gap.

Things are different now.

"Senior, what are you looking at?"

Kaien's voice came from ahead.

Wang Xun withdrew his gaze.

"It's nothing, the training atmosphere in your team is good."

Kaien smiled.

"That's true, "Captain Ukitake said. "Although the Thirteenth Division isn't as warlike as the 11th Division, it still has just as much fighting power."

A short while later, a figure came from across the corridor.

His long, silvery-white hair cascaded over his shoulders, and although his face appeared somewhat pale, his eyes were very gentle.

Kaien and Wang Xun nodded and greeted the visitors.

"Captain Ukitake."

"It's Kaien! And this is...?"

"This is Fourth Seat Wang Xun of the Fourth Division, my senior from the Spiritual Arts Academy."

Ukitake sized up Wang Xun, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. He seemed to have some recollection of this person.

"Oh, I recognize you. I saw you next to Captain Unohana when I went to the Fourth Division for my physical exam."

Wang Xun bowed slightly.

"Captain Ukitake has a good memory."

Ukitake waved his hand.

"It's not that I have a good memory, it's just that Captain Unohana rarely brings anyone with her. The fact that you're with her means she values you a lot."

Ukitake looked at Wang Xun, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"Young and promising."

Wang Xun shook his head.

"Captain Ukitake, you flatter me."

After exchanging a few words, Ukitake suddenly coughed softly.

He leaned forward slightly, covered his mouth with his hand, and his cough was particularly clear in the empty corridor.

Kaien quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Captain, are you alright?"

Ukitake waved his hand, indicating that he was alright.

He took a handkerchief from his sleeve, wiped his mouth, then took a deep breath, trying to calm his breathing.

"It's an old problem, nothing serious."

Wang Xun stood still as the light fell upon the Ukitake.

Just as Ukitake was coughing, he saw something.

Something luminous was shimmering inside Ukitake's body, and with each cough, several fragments shimmering with an unusual light drifted off his body.

The fragment was peculiar; it wasn't an ordinary fragment, but rather it possessed a luster that Wang Xun had never seen before.

They drifted slowly down from the air, heading towards Wang Xun's direction.

Then, the fragments surged into his body.

[Unknown fragment detected, parsing... Complete]

[Homologous substances have been detected and automatically categorized]

[Hōgyoku Awakening Level +1%]

[Current Hōgyoku Awakening Level: 2.8%]

Wang Xun's pupils dilated slightly.

This is...

The next moment, he realized the reason.

Within Jūshirō Ukitake's body lies the Soul King's Right Arm.

However, Wang Xun did not expect was that the energy fragments that had escaped from the Soul King's Right Arm could actually be absorbed by the system and converted into Hōgyoku Awakening Level.

Wang Xun looked at Ukitake, a glint of barely concealed light flashing in his eyes.

Ukitake seemed to sense something and looked up at Wang Xun.

"What's wrong?"

Wang Xun snapped out of his daze and shook his head.

"It's nothing, I was just a little worried because Captain Ukitake wasn't feeling well."

Ukitake smiled.

"It's an old ailment, nothing serious. I have some team matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Kaien, please take good care of Wang Xun and don't neglect him."

Ukitake and Wang Xun nodded, and Wang Xun bowed in return.

After bidding farewell to Jūshirō Ukitake, Wang Xun strolled around the Thirteenth Division with Kaien for a while. Seeing that it was almost time, he took his leave.

Kaien escorted him to the entrance of the team's barn.

Come visit often when you have time.

Kaien said.

Wang Xun nodded.

Yes, it will.

He turned around, and Kaien's voice came from behind him.

"Senior, I will try my best to catch up with you."

"Next time we meet, I'll show you how much I've improved."

Wang Xun didn't turn around; he simply raised his hand and waved.

He walked on the stone path, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Captain Ukitake's possession of the Soul King's Right Arm was a pleasant surprise.

This seems to be the only source he has encountered so far that can reliably increase the Hōgyoku Awakening Level.

If he can absorb some fragments every time he goes to the Thirteenth Division, his Hōgyoku Awakening Level will continue to rise.

Wang Xun quickened his pace and headed towards the Fourth Division, making a decision in his heart.

Thirteenth Division, you should come here more often.