Death's Hidden Mobile

Soi Fon frowned, looked at Xia Yan with a puzzled expression, and asked, "Do you know what kind of unit the Execution Army is?"

Xia Yan replied, "The Execution Army is the unit responsible for executions, killing any enemy who poses a threat to the Seireitei."

Soi Fon asked, puzzled, "You're right, the Executioner needs to fight on the front lines and kill any enemy. You're only thirteen years old, killing people is too much for you..."

Thirteen years old is very young even in the human world, and even younger in the Soul Society where lifespans are several hundred years.

Soi Fon thought Xia Yan was just a child. Although he had extremely high talent, how could he dare to kill someone?

Xia Yan replied, "If the person I kill is an enemy, I won't hesitate."

Soi Fon shook her head and said, "This isn't a matter of hesitation. The reason Seireitei has a secret mobile force is to protect Seireitei, to allow others to live more peacefully, and to prevent children like you from having to fight with others. I will not agree to you joining the Executioner's Army."

Xia Yan was somewhat surprised that Soi Fon said these words; how could the cold-hearted Soi Fon care about such things?

Xia Yan asked, puzzled, "But Captain Suifeng, you also joined the Covert Mobile Force when you were very young, and you also joined the Criminal Army. Why can't I join?"

Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Soi Fon narrowed her eyes, her expression somewhat complicated.

Soi Fon did indeed join the Covert Force at a very young age, a tradition stemming from her family. Soi Fon's original name was Hachiko Aya, and she was the ninth generation descendant of the lower-ranking noble Hachi family. She had five older brothers, but all of them died in the line of duty.

Soi Fon joined the Onmitsukido when she was just a child. She followed Yoruichi on missions and in just seven years became Yoruichi's personal bodyguard, developing strange feelings for her.

But that person betrayed him, left Soul Society, and didn't take him with him.

Soi Fon said coldly, "I'm not like you."

Xia Yan thought of her past. The reason she told him not to join the criminal army was probably because she was thinking of her childhood.

Although she appears cold, she actually harbors extremely intense emotions inside, and she is not as strong as she seems.

Xia Yan fell silent. At this moment, Soi Fon said again, "If you want to join the Covert Force, you must join the Patrol Team. Otherwise, I would rather you not join the Covert Force."

The patrol team is responsible for patrolling and has a thorough understanding of the entire Seireitei. In this era where intelligence is paramount, it is also a suitable location.

Xia Yan immediately said, "Okay, I agree to join the patrol team."

Soi Fon nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. In the past, when geniuses emerged from the Shinigami Academy, they were never chosen for the Second Division or the Onmitsukido.

Therefore, most members of the covert mobile forces come from noble families and families with long traditions.

For example, the Shihōin family, who have served as commanders-in-chief for generations, the Hachi family, who have served as commanders-in-chief's personal guards for generations, and the Ōmaeda family, were all candidates for captains of the patrol teams.

The ability to recruit a genius will make the Secret Service even stronger.

More importantly, Xia Yan possesses exceptional talent. If she can succeed him in the future, he can abandon the secret mobile force, go find that person, and question her about why she left and why she didn't take him with her.

Soi Fon looked at Natsuhiko and said, "Then when you finish this academic year, you can apply for graduation and go to the Covert Mobile Force."

Being able to graduate early is a rare opportunity, so Xia Yan naturally wouldn't refuse.

Xia Yan nodded and said, "I've got it."

Soi Fon looked at Natsuhiko and said, "Now that you know, you should go back."

Xia Yan pointed to himself and asked, "Am I going back alone?"

Soi Fon said, "Nonsense, since you know where this is, then go alone."

"Ok."

Xia Yan nodded, determined the direction, tapped his toes, and his body disappeared instantly, reappearing more than ten meters away.

Xia Yan used Instant Step to move forward, disappearing into the distance in a few leaps.

After Xia Yan left, a large figure appeared beside Soi Fon and asked, "Captain, this kid will be my adjutant in six months, but he still looks like a child."

Soi Fon nodded and said, "That's right, I hope you will help him grow, Ōmaeda."

This person was none other than Ōmaeda Norichiyo, the vice-captain of the Second Division and the captain of the Second Patrol Team of the Onmitsukido Force, who was extremely wealthy.

Ōmaeda Kichiyo patted her chest and said, "I will train him well."

. . .

Under the cover of night, Xia Yan walked through Seireitei, crossed a street, and just as he turned a corner, he used Shunpo to leap more than ten meters, when suddenly a figure appeared in front of him.

boom.

Xia Yan couldn't dodge in time and crashed straight into the other person, but he felt as if he had crashed into something soft, his head was completely enveloped in it, and it was very elastic, which bounced Xia Yan back and made him sit on the ground with a thud.

Xia Yan raised his head and looked ahead. He saw a tall figure with short blonde hair and a beautiful face with a beauty mark on her lips.

She was dressed in a black shihachi (a type of Japanese abbot's uniform), with a silver necklace around her neck and a pink scarf.

What's most striking is her ample bosom, which her clothes can barely conceal. Her shinigami outfit is stretched open, revealing large areas of skin, but much more is covered up.

Although she doesn't yet have the long, wavy blonde hair she'll have later in life, and she's not wearing a peach-colored shawl, her breasts are unmatched in the Soul Society, and indeed, in all three realms. Who else could compare to her?

Captain Matsumoto?

This person is none other than Matsumoto Rangiku, the current third seat of the 10th Division, who will become the vice-captain in a few years.

Matsumoto Rangiku looked down at Natsuhiko, somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected him to be a kid, and he was even wearing the Shinigami Academy uniform, looking like a student. She frowned and asked, "What are you doing out here alone so late?"

Xia Yan scratched his head and said, "Captain Soi Fon brought me out, but now she wants me to go back alone."

Soi Fon?

Matsumoto Rangiku asked curiously, "Why did she bring you out?"

Xia Yan replied, "She wanted me to join the Second Division, so she brought me out to ask for my opinion."

"Soi Fon would actually invite a student to join the Second Division?"

Matsumoto Rangiku was somewhat surprised, but then, as if remembering something, she asked, "You look only eleven years old, so your name isn't Natsuhiko, is it?"

Xia Yan nodded and asked, "I am Xia Yan. Do you know me, senior?"

"Of course I know you. A fifth-level spiritual pressure at thirteen, a genius in Kido, the first to master Shunpo. Our Tenth Division has been keeping an eye on you. I didn't expect Captain Soi Fon to make her move so early."

Matsumoto Rangiku looked at Natsuhiko and said with a smile, "But I think you won't agree to her request, right? The Second Division and the Onmitsukido represent the dark side of Seireitei; it's not a good place. I suppose you rejected her, which is why she sent you back alone?"

When Matsumoto Rangiku heard that Natsuhiko had been invited to join the Second Division, she immediately felt relieved. How could any student be willing to join the Second Division, especially a genius like Natsuhiko?

But Xia Yan said, "I agree."

"I knew it! You wouldn't... What, you said you agreed?"

Matsumoto Rangiku stared wide-eyed at Natsuhiko, her face showing disbelief.

Chapter Twenty-Five: Informing

Matsumoto Rangiku rubbed her hair, still looking somewhat incredulous. She looked at Natsuhiko and asked, "You really agreed? Captain Soi Fon didn't force you?"

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Of course not, and I can't find a reason to refuse."

Matsumoto Rangiku looked at Natsuhiko and said, "Members of the Second Division and the Covert Force need to remain hidden in the shadows at all times, which means disappearing without a trace. Are you willing to hide your talents as well?"

Xia Yan said calmly, "I don't care about these things."

The Soul Society will face danger in the future, as both Aizen and Yhwach are powerful opponents that inspire despair.

Xia Yan hopes to contribute to defeating them and also hopes to reduce the losses suffered by the Soul Society in the process.

To achieve this, Xia Yan was willing to give up a lot of things.

Matsumoto Rangiku stared at Xia Yan's small, thin figure and asked with wide eyes, "How dare you kill someone when you're so young?"

Xia Yan scratched his head and said, "That's what Captain Soi Fon said too, so he asked me to join the Second Patrol Team of the Covert Mobile Force."

Matsumoto Rangiku snorted and said, "Our 10th Division is also a patrol team, but unlike the 2nd Division, we are in the open, while they are in the shadows."

Xia Yan then remembered that the 10th Division was also a patrol unit, responsible for the security and patrol of Seireitei.

Matsumoto Rangiku leaned closer and said with a smile, "And also, if you're willing to join the 10th Division, I don't mind if you peek at me."

As she spoke, Matsumoto Rangiku puffed out her ample breasts.

Xia Yan immediately shrank back and shouted, "I, I didn't peek!"

Matsumoto Rangiku snorted and said, "What a stubborn brat. You were staring at me for quite a while."

Xia Yan blushed and said, "I just... I just saw it by accident."

Matsumoto Rangiku's smile faded, and she asked, "Are you sure you want to join the Second Division?"

Although the Second Division and the Tenth Division have the same responsibilities, one operates in the shadows and the other in the open, the Second Division's freedom of action and intelligence capabilities are unmatched by the Tenth Division.

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Yes, I want to join the Second Division."

Matsumoto Rangiku sighed and said with some regret, "Since you have already made up your mind, no one else has the right to change your will."

Matsumoto Rangiku stepped aside and said, "Go back now."

Xia Yan nodded, turned and left.

Matsumoto Rangiku shook her head. She had originally planned for Natsuhiko to join the 10th Division after graduation, since the vice-captain would be leaving and she would become the vice-captain, thus freeing up a seat for the third division.

With Xia Yan's talent, becoming the third seat is no problem.

As a result, he chose the Second Division, which was not a good place.

After Natsuhiko left, Matsumoto Rangiku continued her patrol in the darkness.

. . .

Xia Yan returned to his dormitory, where Renji Abarai was still fast asleep, unaware that Xia Yan had left and done the most important thing in his life.

The next morning, Natsuhiko told Abarai Renji what had happened; there was no point in hiding it.

When Renji Abarai found out, he didn't think the Second Division was a bad place; instead, he congratulated him.

Soon, the summer vacation of a month and a half passed. During this time, Xia Yan practiced his Kido and Shunpo repeatedly every day.

After observing Soi Fon's Shunpo, Natsuhiko knew that he still couldn't control his body as well as he could, and that he couldn't jump from a low place to a high place.

So after a month and a half of training, Xia Yan's Instant Step speed greatly improved, allowing him to leap twenty meters in a single bound. He could also jump directly onto a two-story rooftop, and his control over his body also increased significantly.

Xia Yan didn't learn much more about the Kido, still only twenty Hado and fifteen Binding, but he could already do it without chanting. Of course, the power was only one-third of what it used to be.

After the start of the semester, before classes even began, Xia Yan went to see Mr. Tsuruno Hidetoshi. Since classes hadn't started yet, Xia Yan went to Mr. Tsuruno Hidetoshi's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in." Tsuruno Hidetoshi's voice came, and Natsuhiko pushed open the door and went in.

"It's you. You're here so early?" Tsuruno Hidetoshi said with a smile when he saw Natsuhiko.