Soi Fon's Report

"That's Wang Xun."

On the way to complete the induction procedures, the team member who was leading the way hesitated before speaking.

"What happened on the training field just now wasn't meant to be malicious. It's just that the competition for the Punishment Force Reserves is fierce, and the sudden appearance of a specially recruited student inevitably caused some..."

"It's okay, I don't mind."

Wang Xun smiled and didn't take it to heart.

"That's good. My Kosugi Ken. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything."

"We'll check you in today. The team entry verification documents should be ready tomorrow, and Soi Fon will give them to you then."

Seeing that Wang Xun seemed relatively easy to talk to, Kosugi Ken breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.

"We'll be colleagues from now on, so please take care of me."

Soon, Kosugi led Wang Xun to the team member in charge of logistics and completed the simple check-in procedures.

Wang Xun received two sets of black training uniforms for the Punishment Force Reserves, as well as some basic living supplies.

"Your bunk is in the third longhouse of the Punishment Force Reserves, the second one by the window."

The logistics team members were making notes on the roster.

"We get up at 5:30 every morning, and morning training starts at 6:00. The training schedule will be posted on the notice board outside the longhouse. Also, please check the team rules inside the barracks."

"Understood, thank you."

Wang Xun took the items.

Led by Kosugi, Wang Xun walked through several corridors and arrived at a relatively simple building area behind the Second Division barracks.

This is a cluster of connected wooden houses; it seems to be the longhouse that the man mentioned.

"This is the dormitory area for the reserve team members."

"Although the conditions are rather basic, they are already quite good compared to the barracks of other squads. After all, only those who are promoted to Seated Officer can apply for a private room."

Wang Xun nodded, not surprised by this.

He had previously learned that the lower-ranking members of the Thirteenth Division often lived in such large dormitory-style rooms, even the Stealth Force was no exception.

Kosugi led him to the third longhouse.

Pushing open the door, the interior space is fairly spacious, and the tatami floor is fairly clean; it can probably sleep five people.

The room had a faint smell of sweat and dust, but it was fairly tidy.

It was daytime, and most of the team members were training or on missions. The room was empty, except for neatly folded bedding and some personal belongings.

Wang Xun put down the personal belongings he had received and tidied them up briefly.

From the window, one can see part of the Second Division's compound, and in the distance, one can faintly hear shouts of training.

He placed Shackle Lotus on the knife rack to the side and changed into the training clothes he had been given.

The clothes are one size fits all, slightly oversized, but very comfortable to move in.

Looking at himself in the mirror, dressed in black with his white hair tied up, Wang Xun felt that he was indeed different from his time at the Spiritual Arts Academy.

"Then you can familiarize yourself with the place here and get some rest. I still have training to do, so I'll head back now."

Seeing that Kosugi Wang Xun had finished tidying up, Xiaoshan prepared to leave.

"Wait... training?"

A glint of inspiration flashed in Wang Xun's eyes; he saw the light shimmering from the fragments.

"Kosugi, I'm not familiar with the other areas where the Second Division operates yet. Can you show me around, like... the training grounds of each squad?"

Kosugi turned around and looked at Wang Xun, who seemed inexplicably excited, and her lips twitched involuntarily.

"... Huh?"

Before long, night fell.

Inside the Second Division Captain's office, shrouded in night, the lights were on.

Under the soft light, Yoruichi leaned lazily back in the large chair, looking just like a large cat.

Kisuke Urahara stood casually to the side.

After finishing her tasks for the day, Soi Fon stood in the center of the room, her posture upright and her expression solemn, reporting on the day's assessment.

Her voice was clear and steady, and when she glanced at the slightly lazy Kisuke Urahara beside her, her brows furrowed involuntarily.

"... In conclusion, Wang Xun has demonstrated a level of skill far exceeding that of ordinary reserve team members in terms of Hakuda, the Shunpo, and combat intuition."

"Their ability to learn and adapt, especially in combat, is noteworthy."

Soi Fon's voice was calm as she reported the information she had observed.

She recalled Wang Xun's performance in the battle and had to admit that the strange guy was indeed something special.

"Oh? Tell me more."

Yoruichi's eyes lit up with interest upon hearing this.

Soi Fon pursed her lips, but still told the truth.

"In his initial encounter with me, he could barely parry, but after becoming familiar with my attack methods, he was able to effectively counterattack, and later..."

Soi Fon thought of the fighting style that Wang Xun had demonstrated, which combined Hakuda and Kidō, and that she had learned from him.

She paused, not stating it explicitly, but instead using a different way of expressing it.

"His Hakuda skills improved rapidly in actual combat; he could even imitate and learn my moves during battle."

"Oh?"

Yoruichi's interest grew stronger; the fact that Soi Fon described his improvement as rapid meant this kid was indeed quite capable.

Moreover, this learning ability was previously demonstrated in the records of sparring with prisoners in the Maggot's Nest, and Kisuke Urahara also mentioned it casually.

But that's not really something to be particularly concerned about; after all, she's seen plenty of geniuses with such strong learning abilities.

Kisuke Urahara lives next to me, is a good example. He learns everything very quickly, but his thinking is a bit strange, and he's always thinking about some weird things.

Another thing is that a few days ago, when she visited the Kuchiki Clan and teased Byakuya, Byakuya's Shunpo improved rapidly while she was playing with him.

Judging from this, Wang Xun is probably the same way.

"From what you're saying, Wang Xun's talent and abilities are quite good."

"Yes, Lady Yoruichi."

Soi Fon nodded slightly.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Soi Fon."

"Keep an eye on his movements, but don't pay too much attention to him for now. Just treat him like any other team member."

"I have my own plans for him later."

"Yes, Lady Yoruichi."

Soi Fon bowed respectfully and left the captain's room after reporting the matter.

Before leaving, Soi Fon glanced at Kisuke Urahara, who was doing something nearby, and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face.

After Soi Fon left, Yoruichi yawned and glanced thoughtfully at Kisuke Urahara beside her.

"He has good potential, but I don't know what his ceiling is. Kisuke, did you come here so late to hear this report about Wang Xun?"

Kisuke Urahara dropped his casual demeanor, his eyes beneath his hair becoming slightly more profound.

Well, I guess so. I am indeed a little curious.

"Really? It seems you're quite interested in him. After all this time, have you noticed anything unusual about him?"

Yoruichi said lazily.

However, Kisuke Urahara did not answer. He looked out the window at the deep night, lost in thought.

"That's hard to say."

"But Captain, now that Wang Xun has joined the Stealth Force, he can be considered half one of our own, right?"

Yoruichi glanced at him sideways upon hearing this.

"You're right about that, but it still needs time to prove... What are you planning to do?"

"It's nothing, Captain, don't always think so badly of me."

"Ah, I'm so tired. If the captain has no further instructions, I'll go back and rest now."

With Yoruichi looking on incredulously, Kisuke Urahara yawned and turned to leave.