Where Did I Just Locate That?

In a desolate mountain west of Rukongai, rarely visited by people, and shrouded in a gray mist all day long.

This is a desolate place rarely visited by the Gotei 13.

Aizen chose this location as the site for his experiments in the Garganta, and set up a barrier to block detection, thus avoiding the Seireitei's sight.

Wang Xun stood in the middle of the empty mountain valley, checking the recorded data and repeatedly calibrating the positioning nodes of the Garganta.

Kaname Tōsen stood not far behind him, still helping him with whatever he could.

Since their first meeting on Noble Street, Wang Xun clearly sensed a slight change in Kaname Tōsen's attitude.

It wasn't the kind of open hostility, nor was there any deliberate attempt to distance themselves.

But he was surrounded by an inexplicable and eerie aura.

While Kaname Tōsen was Wang Xun's experiment, he silently did what he could: preparing materials, checking the barrier, and recording data...

His movements were precise and flawless, without any mistakes.

In terms of execution alone, Kaname Tōsen is indeed an impeccable deputy.

But Wang Xun could feel that a faint sense of oppression always lingered around him, making him feel uneasy.

Wang Xun didn't pay attention at first.

Kaname Tōsen's personality is naturally gloomy; he rarely smiles and doesn't express his emotions.

Wang Xun arranging the ghost Kidō incantation and turned to look at Kaname Tōsen standing in the corner.

His hands hung at his sides, his face calm and still, like a statue.

Wang Xun originally thought that as long as the experiment didn't hinder the progress of the Garganta and the Spatial Technique, Kaname Tōsen's performance was insignificant.

But this old guy always has a sour face around me, and the atmosphere is incredibly tense.

It's really strange, and it makes me feel uneasy.

Wang Xun remained silent for a moment, then stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Kaname Tōsen, and spoke in a low voice.

"The last time I saw you on Noble Street, were you eating at my restaurant?"

Kaname Tōsen's fingers paused slightly.

"... good."

Wang Xun placed the technique base plate back on the shelf, his tone indifferent.

"Next time you go, mention my name and you can get a 20% discount."

Kaname Tōsen silent.

He remained silent for a long time, so long that Wang Xun thought he wouldn't answer.

Then, Kaname Tōsen's voice came from the corner, low and tinged with coldness.

"No need, and I won't go again."

Wang Xun's hand paused slightly.

He turned around and looked at Kaname Tōsen.

His dark face was expressionless.

Wang Xun withdrew his gaze and replied calmly.

"What ever."

The experimental area fell silent.

Only the faint hum of the Reishi lamp and the buzzing sounds from some experimental equipment could be heard.

Kaname Tōsen stood still, doing his work.

After a long while, he suddenly spoke.

"Wang Xun."

Wang Xun did not turn around.

"Um?"

"You clearly have a grudge against the nobility, yet you also agree with Lord Aizen's ideals, so why are you still indulging in worldly things?"

Wang Xun's brow twitched slightly.

Kaname Tōsen continue.

"The deeper our connections with others, the easier it is to get caught up in them, which is detrimental to our plans."

In Kaname Tōsen's view, Wang Xun's mind was too cluttered.

While plotting with Aizen to overthrow the old world, they also became too deeply entrenched in worldly affairs, which would inevitably become a flaw in their plan sooner or later.

Wang Xun turned around and looked at him.

Kaname Tōsen stood there, his hands hanging at his sides, his face serene.

Wang Xun lowered his head, his fingertips continuing to calibrate the spatial nodes, his tone indifferent and utterly calm.

"This has nothing to do with you, and you don't need to worry about it."

"I suggest you focus on the experimental techniques; that way, you'll at least be able to help with the subsequent experimental procedures, instead of groping in the dark and struggling."

"You!"

Kaname Tōsen gritted his teeth, his breathing becoming rapid.

He then snorted coldly and said nothing more.

He knew he couldn't persuade Wang Xun, and he also knew he had no reason to criticize his actions.

Moreover, Aizen's growing appreciation for Wang Xun at this time made all of Kaname Tōsen's explanations seem pale and laughable.

Wang Xun withdrew his gaze and continued packing his things.

The two did not speak again.

Wang Xun stood in the center of the experimental area, facing a complex Kidō barrier with densely packed Reiatsu nodes, like a spider web spread out before him.

Kaname Tōsen stationed on the perimeter, responsible for monitoring Reiatsu and recording data.

Wang Xun a deep breath and activated his Hollowfication Reiatsu.

Dark red Reiatsu surged from his body, swirling around him and covering his face, forming half a mask.

He raised his hand, his fingertips gathering Hollowfication Reiatsu, and began to inscribe the spell.

The Reiatsu trajectories intertwined and overlapped in the air, condensing into a complex spell structure.

The space began to tremble, and visible distortions appeared in the air.

Then, a pitch-black crack slowly opened.

Garganta.

It is several meters wide, allowing several people to enter and exit, and is larger and more stable than before.

Dark red Reiatsu pulsated at the edge of the crack, indicating that the Hollowfication Reiatsu was maintaining its tearing state.

Wang Xun did not rush to shut down the Garganta.

Following the theory provided by Kisuke Urahara, he repeatedly expanded the positioning range of the Garganta, sensing the deep coordinates C of the Hueco Mundo.

Just then, a slightly strange and subtle spatial fluctuation suddenly entered Wang Xun's perception range.

It wasn't the direction of the Hueco Mundo, nor the direction of the World of the Living, but a strange spatial fluctuation that he had never perceived before.

The fluctuation was extremely faint, as if it were hidden in the spatial barrier of Soul Society, concealed and profound, like a ferocious beast lurking in the darkness.

What place is that...?

Wang Xun held his breath, concentrated all his energy, and followed the hidden fluctuation to investigate.

What he is doing right now is opening the Garganta in Soul Society to pinpoint the precise coordinates of Hueco Mundo.

However, during the process of deducing the spatial coordinates, he vaguely touched upon another independent, hidden space.

The Reiatsu of that space was neither Hueco Mundo nor the World of the Living.

Instead, it was a cold and clear Reishi wave that had never been perceived before, carrying a strange sense of order, completely different from ordinary spatial fluctuations.

Wang Xun immediately adjusted his technique, comparing the coordinates of that hidden space with those in the real world to accurately deduce its location.

But as Wang Xun repeatedly calibrated and repositioned the device, his brows furrowed even more.

The next moment, his pupils dilated suddenly, and his heartbeat quickened instantly.

He looked up at the direction from which the spatial fluctuations came, and it turned out to be within the Soul Society.

And the coordinates of that hidden space are... the Seireitei.

It wasn't some corner of the Seireitei, but a vast and independent space, silently attached to the core area of Soul Society.

Wang Xun's brain was working at lightning speed, and a word that only existed in his memory instantly surfaced in his mind.

The Wandenreich.

That Quincy kingdom, established by Yhwach and hidden in the shadow of Seireitei.

The Quincy, destroyed for invading the Soul Society, lay dormant in the shadows for a thousand years, recuperating and rebuilding in the shadows of the Seireitei, with the ultimate goal of Quincy the three realms.

Wang Xun never imagined that while studying spatial techniques and deducing the coordinates of the Hueco Mundo within the Garganta, he would silently discover the spatial location of the Wandenreich.

This is really...

"Wang Xun."

Kaname Tōsen's voice came from behind.

Why did you suddenly stop working? Did you discover something?

Wang Xun's fingers paused slightly.

He turned his head and looked at Kaname Tōsen.

At this moment, Kaname Tōsen tilted his head, sensing his direction.

His brow furrowed slightly, clearly sensing something.

This blind man has an unusually sharp sense of perception.

Wang Xun pursed his lips.

He doesn't yet know how to tell others about this discovery.

If we tell Aizen, how will Aizen react? Will he want to use this space?

Let's go and discuss it with Urahara first; perhaps we can take some other actions.

Wang Xun a deep breath, forcibly calming his emotions.

He slowly turned around, looked at Kaname Tōsen, and put on a slightly solemn expression, trying to conceal his true feelings.

"There was a minor problem with the experiment; the Reiatsu connection between the spatial nodes deviated."

"I need to fine-tune this barrier spell a bit more. Let's end today's experiment here."

Without waiting for Kaname Tōsen's response, Wang Xun packed his things and turned to walk out of the experimental area.

Kaname Tōsen stood still, sensing Wang Xun's footsteps fading into the distance, his brows furrowed tightly.

He felt that something was off about Wang Xun's reaction just now.

It's not a simple experimental problem; it's more like some secret has been discovered and is being deliberately concealed.

After Wang Xun left, Kaname Tōsen silently walked to the spot where Wang Xun had just stood.

He probed his Reiatsu into the barrier spell, repeatedly adjusting the spatial data, trying to reproduce Wang Xun's spell and find out what Wang Xun was hiding.

However, his mastery of spatial techniques was far inferior to Wang Xun's. After struggling for a long time, he could only sense a chaotic spatial fluctuation and gained nothing.

After quickly leaving the desolate mountains of Rukongai and returning to the Seireitei, Wang Xun did not go back to the Fourth Division, but instead headed straight towards the Sōkyoku Hill.

Before long, he arrived at the underground cavern of Sōkyoku Hill.

Passing through the layers of barriers of Sōkyoku Hill, Wang Xun opened the hidden door as he remembered it and walked into the underground cavern along the passage.

Bright rays of spiritual energy shone down, illuminating the empty void.

But when Wang Xun reached the center of the hollow, he suddenly stopped.

Kisuke Urahara was not among those figures inside the enormous cave.

A strange yet familiar figure stood in the center of the void, with his back to him.

Yoruichi Shihōin stood there, dressed in a light and practical black outfit, her posture upright and her aura sharp.

At this moment, she had her back to Wang Xun, quietly looking at the marks left by the slashes and the Kidō on the rock wall.

Wang Xun was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

This place was originally a spot that Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin had secretly set up to facilitate their private training and discussions.

It's perfectly normal for Yoruichi to be here.

However, he didn't know if Kisuke Urahara had told Aizen about Yoruichi, nor how much Yoruichi knew about their actions.

If Yoruichi asks, he'll still have to be a little more cautious in his answer.

At that moment, Yoruichi seemed to sense someone behind her and slowly turned around to look at Wang Xun.

Her golden eyes held a hint of scrutiny and surprise, along with an undisguised curiosity.

"Wang Xun? What are you doing here?"

After a brief moment of surprise, Wang Xun quickly regained his composure, used Kisuke Urahara as a shield, and spoke naturally.

"It was Kisuke Urahara sent me here, saying he had something to discuss with me."

Yoruichi's brow twitched slightly.

"Yeah?"

She looked around, her gaze sweeping over the sword marks and damage.

"When did you two become so close that he would even tell you about places like this?"

"Well... Captain Yoruichi should probably ask Third Seat Urahara."

Yoruichi pursed her lips, withdrew her gaze, and once again examined the traces around her.

She came here specifically to see Kisuke Urahara.

I've been feeling really bored lately and want to find someone to do some exercise and relax my muscles.

She had just searched for Urahara at the Stealth Force's detachment and learned that he had gone out. She guessed that he would most likely come to the old place under Sōkyoku, so she rushed here to look for him.

Unexpectedly, instead of Urahara, Wang Xun appeared.

Yoruichi's gaze fell on Wang Xun, then shifted away, sweeping across the surrounding rock walls.

The sword marks ranged in depth from several inches to shallow ones that cut through the hard rock.

There were charred burn marks on the ground, frost marks, and craters left by Reiatsu explosions.

Yoruichi frowned.

With her keen eyesight, she could certainly see that the power of these Zanjutsu was extraordinary, clearly not something an ordinary person could create.

"Did you two do this?"

There was a hint of suspicion in her voice. Leaving Wang Xun aside for the moment, in her impression, Kisuke Urahara was not a skilled swordsman.

Wang Xun gave an awkward laugh.

"Actually... Captain Unohana has been here before, and she often trains with me here."

Yoruichi's eyes widened suddenly upon hearing this.

"Who? Captain Unohana?"

What would I practice with you, the Kidō?

"... Actually, it's Kendō."

Upon hearing Wang Xun's answer, Yoruichi's Wang Xun parted slightly as she stared directly at him, her surprise evident.

She knew Retsu Unohana's identity: the First Kenpachi, a notorious murderer from a thousand years ago.

She also knew that Unohana hadn't drawn her sword for hundreds of years since becoming the Fourth Division Captain.

In the present Seireitei, almost no one has seen her fight anymore.

How could she possibly be with Wang Xun now...?

Yoruichi suddenly remembered how Retsu Unohana had personally asked the Second Division for someone to transfer Wang Xun from the Stealth Force to the Fourth Division.

Her stated reason at the time was that Wang Xun possessed outstanding talent in healing and was suitable for a medical squad.

Now it seems... there might be more to the story?

Yoruichi's gaze towards Wang Xun changed.

A long-lost sense of excitement rose from Yoruichi's heart.

She was naturally combative, and today she just happened to be itching to fight, but she couldn't find Kisuke Urahara.

Looking at Wang Xun now, after hearing that she had been learning Kendō from the Unohana, her hands were itching even more.

Yoruichi smiled broadly, stretched his wrists and ankles, and slowly released his Reiatsu, his tone filled with intense fighting spirit.

"Wang Xun."

Her voice carried a hint of amusement.

"Long time no see. I wonder if your Hakuda skills have declined since you left the Stealth Force."

She flexed her wrist, and her Reiatsu began to surge.

"Come on, let's have a go first."