Death's Hidden Mobile

Xia Yan pulled Soi Fon's hand away, turned around and left the house. Only after returning to his residence did he realize that he hadn't finished all his work.

Therefore, Xia Yan went to the office to handle official business. By the time he finished, it was already evening. After washing up, he went to bed.

However, Xia Yan was unaware that the Eleventh Division and the Tenth Division had both suffered a devastating blow yesterday.

Matsumoto Rangiku, fueled by Shiba Isshin's past eccentricities, found him after discovering he had secretly run away again, pinned him to the ground, and beat him severely.

Meanwhile, Kusajishi Yachiru returned to the squad, picked up a brush, drew a turtle on Madarame Ikkaku's head, threw Yumichika's clothes out the window, and finally picked up scissors to cut off part of Kenpachi Zaraki's spiky hair.

"Who made her drink so much?"

The Tenth and Eleventh Divisions roared in anger.

. . .

The next morning, Xia Yan didn't get up on time for the first time because he had stayed up all night the night before. He woke up around eight o'clock, rubbing his eyes.

But when he woke up, he found someone standing in front of his bed.

"Captain Soi Fon?"

Standing beside Xia Yan's bed was Captain Soi Fon, who had returned to her usual appearance. Beneath her bob haircut was a cold and stern face, still with that unapproachable demeanor. However, the ends of her two braids were severely forked, proving that she hadn't taken good care of her hair.

Soi Fon looked at Natsuhiko with a somewhat unnatural expression and asked, "Yesterday, did you bring me back?"

Xia Yan got out of bed and said, "Yes, I brought Captain Soi Fon back."

Soi Fon nodded and said, "Thank you for bringing me back."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "It's okay. It's my fault for not stopping Captain Soi Fon from drinking. Otherwise, Captain Soi Fon wouldn't have gotten drunk."

Soi Fon glanced at Natsuhiko, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

Xia Yan then asked, "Captain, is there anything else?"

Soi Fon coughed and asked, "Tell me, after I got drunk last night, did I do anything inappropriate?"

Xia Yan waved his hand and said, "No, Captain Soi Fon fell asleep after getting drunk."

Soi Fon nodded and then asked, "Did you say anything you shouldn't have?"

Xia Yan recalled the two sentences Soi Fon had said to him after he put her to bed yesterday. Knowing that she was afraid to express her deepest feelings, he decided to keep it a secret for her and said with a smile, "I think I said a few words."

Soi Fon asked anxiously, "What is it?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Don't pull me, I want to drink more."

Soi Fon blushed upon hearing this, but she was quite satisfied with the answer. She glanced at Xia Yan and said, "I understand. It's getting late, you should get up quickly."

After giving a few instructions, Soi Fon opened the door, stepped out of the room, and looked at the sunlight outside, finding it a bit too bright.

Everyone says that getting drunk can cure all sorrows, but why do I miss you even more after getting drunk?

Lord Yoruichi, where are you?

Chapter Thirty-Six: The White Cat Raising Plan

"First, we need to clarify the attribute of Kido. Wind can increase speed, but not as fast as lightning. Moreover, among the Hado, lightning Hado is the most common. Captain Soi Fon, are you sure you only want to use wind Kido?"

Xia Yan looked at Soi Fon in front of him and asked seriously.

Soi Fon nodded and said, "Lightning-type attacks are fast, but wind-type attacks also have strong destructive power."

But Xia Yan had his own thoughts. Looking at Soi Fon, he said, "But in terms of destructive power, wind-type isn't necessarily stronger than lightning-type, let alone fire-type, right?"

Soi Fon's instantaneous blast has extremely strong destructive power; it causes objects to explode upon contact, and this explosion is more like a physical phenomenon, destroying objects.

However, Yoruichi's lightning-attribute Shunho is also quite powerful, capable of unleashing powerful lightning cannons and divine lightning falling from the sky.

Shihouin Yuushirou's Shunko is a fire-type attack, and his Explosive Flame Unparalleled attack creates a huge mushroom cloud, with destructive power far exceeding that of even stronger opponents.

Soi Fon narrowed her eyes and said, "I don't need extreme destructive power, and wind also has the characteristic of being highly persistent."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan suddenly thought of Soi Fon's Bankai, Suzumebachi Raikoben, the most destructive weapon in Bleach. Although its activation conditions are limited, its destructive power is undeniable.

As for sustainability, Soi Fon said that once the Infinite Burst is released, it can continue indefinitely, which is a good advantage.

Xia Yan looked at Soi Fon and said, "In other words, the only thing that the wind attribute has is that its duration is stronger than the lightning attribute. So, between the duration of the wind and the speed of the lightning attribute, will Captain Soi Fon choose the former? I would prefer pure speed."

Natsuhiko had always been resentful of Soi Fon's Shunko. After activating Shunko, he was defeated by Yoruichi. He did not use Shunko in his battle against the Second Blade. When he fought the Quincy K, he used Shunko but did not cause any damage. In the end, he used his Bankai Suzumebachi Raikoben to fight, severely injuring the enemy, but his own life was unknown.

Therefore, with Bankai available, the destructive power of this wind-type Shunpo is unnecessary; it's better to pursue extreme speed like Yoruichi's.

Take wind as an example. Kensei Muguruma's Zanpakuto is also wind-type, and his Bankai, Iron Fist Wind Slash, is more powerful than Soi Fon's Infinite Shunpo.

More importantly, the magatama that appears behind Yoruichi's Raijin battle form is similar to the magatama that appears behind the Raijin in Japan. The bandages that form around Kensei Muguruma's body and arms after his Bankai are the wind bag of the wind god in Japanese mythology.

Therefore, Yoruichi and Kensei Muguruma are the true synonyms for thunder and wind.

If Soi Fon uses wind, her speed is not as fast as Yoruichi's, and her destructive power is not as great as Kensei Muguruma's wind or Yushiro Shihouin's fire.

Therefore, Xia Yan really didn't want Soi Fon to choose Kaze Shunko again.

Upon hearing Natsuhiko's words, Soi Fon narrowed her eyes and asked, "You mean you want me to seek absolute speed?"

Xia Yan nodded and said, "That's right. I wonder what Captain Soi Fon's Shikai ability is. Is it a combat type, a physical type, a Kido type, or a biological type? Can she use her Shikai in combination with speed to create an effect greater than the sum of its parts?"

Xia Yan did not directly reveal Soi Fon's Shikai ability, but instead hoped to determine it through inducement.

Soi Fon said directly, "My Shikai is Suzumebachi, and my ability is Two-Hit Kill. By attacking the same spot on the target's body twice, I can kill the enemy. In that case, speed is indeed the most suitable for me."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "My suggestion is to use the lightning-based Kido to pursue extreme speed, and combine it with Captain Soi Fon's two-hit kill to maximize Captain Soi Fon's strength."

Soi Fon thought for a moment and said, "You're right. Then let's consider lightning-based Kido. In that case, all my previous research will be useless, and we'll have to start from scratch."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "It's not exactly starting from scratch. Captain Soi Fon already chose the release location for the Kido, didn't she?"

Soi Fon nodded and said, "That's right. I originally planned to wrap the Kido around my back and shoulders, and then use the power of the Kido explosion to inject it into my limbs to achieve this effect."

Xia Yan said, "Well, let's start from here. The back is a good point of leverage, as it's where the spine is located. The spine is the central axis of the human body, and the three vertebrae support the entire body's weight. The back muscles provide stable support, the shoulder muscles provide arm strength, and the waist muscles provide flexibility. Spreading the Kido from the back and shoulders is a good start."

He paused, then continued, "But there are many problems ahead. First is the conversion method of the Ghost Path. The so-called Ghost Path is the spell used by the Spirit Particle. Different spells have different powers. Choosing the right Ghost Path and converting it into the power of thunder will bring different driving effects. So we need to test the best Ghost Path."

Soi Fon said, "This is the key point. When I was researching wind attribute, I had several options, but I couldn't find a suitable Kido."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "So we have to search slowly. Moreover, the nature of the Ghost Path is different, and the rituals are different. It would be best to extract the characteristics of the Ghost Path and integrate them together."

For example, Yoruichi Shihouin's Raijin Sengoku Sengoku (Thunder God Form) uses lightning transformed from spirit particles to strike her opponent, which is actually somewhat similar to the interest of White Lightning.

The explosive properties are actually somewhat similar to those of the Thunder Roar Cannon, but Xia Yan has not yet learned the Thunder Roar Cannon, so he will have to learn more about it later.

Therefore, in order to make good use of the instantaneous coaxing, we need to extract its properties, find the most suitable ghost path, and synthesize and simplify it to achieve the most perfect ghost path.

Soi Fon nodded and said, "I will apply to the Kido Clan and learn all the Kido techniques of the lightning nature. Then I will teach them to you and we will test the most suitable Kido together."

"Alright, I'll leave this to Captain Soi Fon."

Xia Yan added, "Besides that, the angle and energy level of the Ghost Path explosion are also crucial. Although we chose the back and shoulders as the release points for the Ghost Path, changes in the vertebrae of the spine will cause changes in power, and changes in the back and shoulder muscles will also cause changes in power. Where the energy is generated, where it is propelled, how to deliver the energy into the limbs, and how the energy is distributed in the limbs all need to be carefully considered. Of course, this will be decided after choosing the Ghost Path."

Soi Fon said, "As long as you have an idea, that's enough, but to succeed, it will probably take more than ten years."

Xia Yanshen agreed. In the original work, Soi Fon mastered Shunpo almost fifty years later, and it was not yet complete. The time it took was quite long.

Furthermore, the subsequent Infinite Instantaneous Roar is an improvement on the Wind-type Instantaneous Roar, allowing the Kido to explode from the back and shoulders, changing it to the entire body.

Yoruichi is the same; her Kido has a wider range and can even leave her body, but it is still of the Lightning attribute and there is no change in its attribute.

The reason they don't change their attributes is because it takes too long.

Different attributes have different effects, but changing attributes means that everything from the Ghost Path used to the subsequent integration of the Ghost Path with the body must be re-examined.

This takes a long time, so once the attributes are determined, it is very difficult to change them.

Instead of having thoughts of change, it's better to continue developing your existing model.

In any case, Xia Yan himself has become involved in the research of Shunko, which will allow him to master Shunko as soon as the research is successful, thereby enhancing his combat power.

Secondly, Xia Yan changed Soi Fon's Shunko attribute from wind to lightning, making the effect purer and more suitable for her Shikai. The two complement each other instead of fighting separately, which can make her combat power even stronger.

Most importantly, why do I so desire her to become strong?

Looking at Soi Fon deep in thought, her serious face radiating determination, the Soi Fon from his memory and the Soi Fon of reality overlapped completely, stirring up a strange emotion in Natsuhiko's heart.

He thought of Yoruichi's Black Cat Princess, and wondered if he could raise a cat himself.

Although this cat is white, there's a saying that goes, "Whether it's a black cat or a white cat, the one that belongs to you is the best cat."

Chapter 37: Madarame’s Corner

In the blink of an eye, more than a year has passed. Xia Yan is now fifteen years old. He has been in the Second Division for a year. Renji Abarai, Rukia and others have also recently entered the fourth year and received their Zanpakuto. However, it is a pity that Isami Kondo was expelled from school because he did not reach the fourth level of spiritual pressure.

It's a pity that Xia Yan and his other friends saw him off, making it even more difficult to meet him again.

Meanwhile, Xia Yan has had his Zanpakuto for two years and has been infusing it with his soul every day, but he still hasn't gained the Zanpakuto's approval.

Xia Yan wasn't in a hurry. He knew his Zanpakuto wasn't weak, so he simply improved himself step by step.

Furthermore, because Xia Yan's spiritual pressure is only at the fifth level, he is temporarily unable to learn advanced ghost arts, nor can he master the sixty-third thunder roar cannon and the eighty-eighth flying dragon slaying thunder cannon, both of which are high-level demon arts.

These two breakthroughs are the most crucial breakthroughs for researching lightning-attribute instantaneous attacks. However, due to Xia Yan's inability to learn them, the research on instantaneous attacks has gradually reached a bottleneck.

Therefore, at this stage, Xia Yan's main goal is to increase his spiritual pressure to level six so that he can improve himself in other aspects.

Xia Yan is still some distance from reaching the sixth level of spiritual pressure, but during this period, his Shunpo (Instant Step), swordsmanship, and hand-to-hand combat skills have improved rapidly.

Soi Fon's special training helped Natsuhiko grow extremely quickly.

At this moment, Xia Yan was slowly walking into the Eleventh Division's barracks. As soon as he stepped inside, a chorus of voices rang out, "Good morning, Lieutenant Xia."

Many members of the Eleventh Division on both sides greeted Xia Yan in unison.

This respect did not come from Natsuhiko's duties, nor from his relationship with Kusajishi Yachiru, but from Natsuhiko's challenge to the Eleventh Division.

When he first joined the Eleventh Division, he was not taken seriously and was considered a brat. Later, when he challenged ordinary Shinigami, he was also underestimated, but he won easily.

After that, he fought against the Shinigami who held the seats, and from losing the matches at the beginning, he was eventually able to defeat the members of the Eleventh Division who were ranked fifth.

He then challenged Yumichika, but Yumichika refused, saying he had no interest.

So Xia Yan challenged Madarame Ikkaku, who was ranked third, but he has been losing the match ever since. He couldn't even force Madarame Ikkaku to use his Shikai, which made him very frustrated.

Xia Yan came here this time to challenge Madarame Ikkaku once again.

"Xia Yan, you're finally here. You haven't come for a month. I thought you were scared."