The Alchemist in Bleach

"Why are you looking at me? The Ghost Dao Research Bureau's theories are all open. These are already set in stone. Theories and techniques are different. The more people who understand the theories, the more I benefit. Knowledge will only increase through sharing, not decrease."

Looking at Ichiro leaning back in his chair with an air of nonchalance, a sense of helplessness crossed everyone's faces. Indeed, the Kido Research Bureau was purely theoretical, unlike their Technology Development Bureau. Even if others developed some new theories based on this, they wouldn't dare to use them rashly, in case they were wrong.

Therefore, their only option in the end is to learn from Ichiro, publish his work, and let everyone verify it to prove the correctness of the theory.

Of course, the most important issue is that pure theory doesn't involve much conflict of interest, which is crucial because 90% of the benefits of pure theory lie in the future, not in the present.

Unfortunately, he lacked the theory but had the manpower, so he still had to do something about the Zero Squad. Otherwise, it would be too awkward for such a large research bureau to have only him as the director and Suzuran as the department head...

The following meeting revolved around two issues. One was the matter of Zero Squad stepping into the limelight. The Technology Development Bureau was no longer a small entity, and the interests involved were enormous, so they really couldn't act recklessly on this matter.

The second matter concerns Ichiro's Kido Research Bureau. After all, it would be too cruel to let Ichiro and Suzuran start from scratch alone.

Although Urahara really wanted to see this scene, unfortunately, it wasn't possible.

It's a real shame...

Sitting next to him, Ichiro glanced at him suspiciously. Ichiro had a feeling that Urahara seemed quite unwilling, as if he really wanted to see him make a fool of himself. Was it just his imagination?

Thus, through the discussion, solutions to these two issues gradually took shape, and Ichiro once again sighed helplessly, realizing that there were simply too few people willing and capable of engaging in theoretical work.

The entire technology development bureau only managed to find five or six people...

There's nothing we can do about it. The theories and techniques are different; it's not simply a matter of having more people. Number of people is never the key; the key is quality!

One Einstein is worth hundreds or even thousands of newly graduated PhDs!

He's a PhD with real talent!

Theoretically, the requirements are just that exaggerated.

Therefore, although he was disappointed, it was within Ichiro's expectations. It's like solving a math problem; once you reach a certain level, you just can't do it, and luck only plays a very small part.

But applied research is different. When you encounter a problem, you can work overtime and break it down step by step!

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"Phew~" Back in his office, Ichiro plopped down in his chair. Before he could rest for long, he sighed, straightened up, and took out a series of documents to read.

With the establishment of the Ghost Path Research Bureau, his workload increased, the most pressing issue being where to locate it.

Being close to the Technology Development Bureau would have been a good choice. After all, although theory and application are different, they are both researchers, so they can still exchange ideas. Moreover, this way, Ichiro wouldn't have to travel back and forth for the Alchemy Department.

Unfortunately, there's no more land around the Technology Development Bureau...

Actually, the best location is outside Seireitei, which is Rukongai.

Although the Kido Research Bureau doesn't usually conduct many experiments, when it does, the impact is quite significant. Therefore, placing it in Rukongai is the most suitable option. In the past, there were concerns about Hollow attacks, but now with Skynet in place, that's no longer a problem.

There's one very troublesome thing: the issue of getting in and out...

Entering and leaving the Seireitei requires a pass, and the procedure is very troublesome and the place is too far away. Ichiro will have to run between three places: the Fourth Division, the Technology Development Bureau, and the Kido Research Bureau, which will be too much trouble.

Therefore, after considering all factors, Ichiro finally decided...

He wants them all!

The daily research facilities of the Kido Research Bureau are located near the Fourth Division, while the experimental and data collection sites are set up in Rukongai. Then, people are assigned to be on duty, which makes it easy to apply for passes for a small number of people.

However, I still need to communicate with those old guys, which is troublesome...

Besides this, there is another matter that Ichiro has not yet decided on, and he is hesitating about which method to choose.

"Dong Dong~"

"Come in, Suzuran? Have you finished organizing the documents?" Ichiro said with a smile when he saw Suzuran enter and glanced at the documents she was holding.

"Hmm." Suzuran glanced at the documents in Ichiro's hand, a little embarrassed. "Am I bothering you?"

Ichiro couldn't help but smile, put down the documents in his hand, and said with a smile, "How could that be? I was thinking about the Ghost Path Research Bureau. You've come at the right time. Take a look and see which one is better. Let me show you your thesis first."

As he spoke, Ichiro handed over the documents on the table, while simultaneously taking the documents that Suzuran handed him.

"The format and name of academic journals?"

"Well, we need a platform to publish these things, and it would be best if we had control of that platform. But I'm still hesitating about what method to use. Could you give me some advice? I'll take a look at your paper first."

"Ah."

After they finished speaking, the two fell silent, each looking quietly at the documents in their hands.

Ichiro was looking at some research findings that Suzuran was about to publish in a journal under the name of the singing club, which is why he came to ask Ichiro to take a look.

This journal is quite important in Ichiro's plan. As the first issue of the first academic journal in the Soul Society, its quality is of utmost importance. He would rather have none than something of poor quality!

Ichiro was well aware of the importance of a high-quality academic journal!

In a sense, having access to a highly authoritative academic journal is almost equivalent to having control over the direction of the world's development!

Therefore, Ichiro will be very strict in the selection process. Of course, he can't completely reject them, otherwise Suzuran's choir would be in a very awkward position...

He believed in Linglan's abilities, but just to be on the safe side, it would be better to check it more thoroughly. The papers he himself was preparing to publish had also been checked dozens of times to ensure there were no problems whatsoever.

Unfortunately, the Kido Research Bureau is not like the Technology Development Bureau. The Kido Research Bureau mainly studies theory, and while the Soul Society does have this field, many people may not even realize that they are researching this.

So what Ichiro needs to do first is to popularize this concept and make them understand, oh, so this is theoretical research, so this is how important theoretical research is. At the same time, he should also recruit some Shinigami who are interested in this area and some talented Shinigami to expand the scale of the Kido Research Bureau.

In addition to this, Ichiro also wanted to dampen the arrogance of the Zero Division!

Given the Zero Division's long-standing mystique, their public recruitment drive in Soul Society has certainly attracted a lot of attention, and one of Ichiro's goals is to steal the spotlight!

This not only benefits the development of the Kido Research Bureau, but also further curbs the development of the Zero Division, achieving two goals at once.

Suzuran had some awareness of these things, so the paper she gave Ichiro was excellent, and the breakthrough point she chose was also very good, with a level of UC Shock Department!

Some of the word formations were quite accurate and without many errors, so Ichiro nodded frequently as he read them.

On the other side, looking at the plan in her hand, Linglan raised her eyebrows in surprise. There were none of those fancy names on this document!

Works like "Kido," "Dosho," "Origin," and "Future" are a bit too simple and don't have Ichiro's style at all!

However, this also shows how much Ichiro values ​​this matter.

After a brief moment of surprise, Suzuran also began to think seriously, and time slowly passed in their silence.

A little while later, when Suzuran finished reading and looked up, she found that Ichiro had already finished reading the paper and was looking at her with a smile.

Lily of the Valley blushed slightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Sorry, Ichiro, it took a little longer than expected."

"It's alright, the more carefully you read it, the better. I've read the paper, and you've made great progress. You can just add a little more when you get back."

"Um, is there anything else I need to add? I feel it's quite well written."

"We're one person short. How can I contact you to join your department?"

Linglan paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, but didn't take it to heart. Advertising was none of her business in her thesis; it was just a joke.

"Okay, enough joking around. What do you think of these options and names? Which one should we choose?"

After a moment of contemplation, Linglan said, "As for the name, 'Kido' would be more suitable because it has a very broad scope and is a very comprehensive field. Other names are also good, but I feel that they would be somewhat limited in terms of future development, as the scope is not as broad. Moreover, the term 'Kido' is the orthodox term of the Soul Society. After all, the importance of Kido is self-evident when it comes to slaying fists and walking on demons."

Ichiro nodded in agreement: "You and I are on the same page. I have the highest expectations for this journal! I hope that we can publish the most cutting-edge research in the world. The benefits that represent are enormous, so the field must not be restricted. So, let's name the journal 'Kido'!"

"Um... is this really the decision? Isn't it a bit hasty?"

"Hasty? Where was it hasty? Didn't we pass it unanimously?"

"......"

A unanimous vote, referring to Suzuran and Ichiro...

Of course, that's not entirely wrong; it did indeed pass unanimously...

"That's true. Then let me offer my opinion on another distribution method. I think print journals are better. Although online publication is convenient, our local area network coverage is not very large at present, which greatly affects the dissemination. For example, many people in Rukongai cannot see it, which is very disadvantageous. Other methods are too expensive or consume too much resources. Only print is more reasonable and has a low cost. Moreover, as long as enough are published, the dissemination range will be large enough."

I remember the Alchemy Department has a tool that can mass-produce paper and distribute it. We can use robots or have patrol squads help with the distribution. Later, we can select a person in charge in each region; we'll be responsible for publishing the paper, and they'll be responsible for selling it. This way, we can create a new industry chain, and the profits will be considerable once the scale expands.

Ichiro stroked his chin and silently looked at Suzuran, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"what happened?"

"I'm wondering if guiding you down the path of death will hold you back. With your talent, you'd definitely make a fortune in business!"

Ichiro was not exaggerating when he said this. In this era, there was no such complete set of ideas. It was remarkable that he could think of this.

However, Suzuran smiled indifferently and said, "I prefer my current life to doing business. At least I can speak again, which is more worthwhile than any amount of money I could earn. Besides, let's not even talk about whether Seireitei can make money without power. My talent is not as good as what you say, Ichiro."

"No way, it's amazing that you thought of that, right?"

"But this wasn't my idea, you haven't forgotten, have you? We're from roughly the same era, and I was just drawing inspiration from the ideas of those who came before me."

“The same…” Ichiro stared at Suzuran in surprise, then suddenly remembered, “Oh oh~~~ I remember now, haha, sorry, sorry.”

"It's nothing... What do you think of this idea?" Suzuran smiled helplessly, but she was prepared. It was normal that Ichiro didn't pay attention to her. After all, she wasn't outstanding in the past, she was just pitiful, but things were different now!

"Emmmm, tsk~ Personally speaking, I prefer the online version. After all, it has many advantages. Although it doesn't make much money, we don't actually need much money, so it doesn't have a big impact. We can also use other tools to satisfy long-distance needs. Tsk~ But now that you mention it, I think it's more prudent to publish in print."

"The online version... I think it's a bit risky. Its prospects in the Seireitei might not be good. Those old guys in the Central 46 are a huge obstacle. Okay, let's issue a paper version first. If the online version develops later, we can switch to online. Anyway, I'm the head of the Alchemy Department; if this thing is to be rolled out, it will definitely have to go through me."

Linglan asked with a smile, "Wouldn't this be considered abuse of power for personal gain?"

"Nonsense! How can this be called seeking personal gain? I was doing it for the good of the Ghost Path Research Bureau!"

"That's true. Do you have anything else to do right now?"

"No, not at the moment. Why?"

"Well, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"Hmm, it's alright, go ahead and ask." Ichiro put down the documents in his hand, picked up the tea that Shikai had brewed for him that morning, looked curiously at the somewhat shy Lily of the Valley in front of him, and took a small sip.

"Well, well, I have a friend."

Ichiro: "......"

This sentence structure sounds so familiar... Is the friend you're talking about yourself?

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I need to take leave.

Writing the plot lately has been quite tedious. Since I have a day off today, I spent it organizing my thoughts. So, I apologize for today's late update. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to offer them here. I will consider them. There may be parts I haven't noticed, and I'm very sorry.

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Chapter 214 The Person in the Question