Bleach: Soi-Fon's Challenge Begins with Ultra Instinct

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"Who are you?" Urahara Kisuke's eyes were cold, his voice sharp. At the tip of Benihime, a faint red light flickered—ready to fire through Su Li's heart at any moment. But Su Li only smiled, utterly calm.

"Relax, Mr. Urahara. You just need to know—I'm on your side," he said lightly, almost playfully.

Urahara remained tense. He didn't move. Didn't blink.

Su Li sighed softly and shook his head. "If you can't believe me... then do you at least believe in Captain Yamamoto?"

That gave Urahara pause. Right—he remembered the file. The boy was listed as Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's new personal disciple. And Yamamoto, the Soul Society's immovable pillar, had never chosen lightly. His former students, Kyōraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jūshirō, were paragons of trust. If Yamamoto had taken Su Li under his wing, then this boy couldn't possibly be a threat. Certainly not an ally of Aizen. Judging from the scorn he'd shown earlier toward Central 46, he clearly wasn't some lapdog of the system either.

Urahara's posture gradually eased, Benihime dimming as he lowered his guard—though doubt still lingered in his eyes. "So... is all of this something Captain Yamamoto assigned you to investigate?" he asked slowly. "Has he been keeping watch all this time...?"

Su Li shook his head. "No. The teacher doesn't know any of this. Everything I've gathered is from my own investigation."

Urahara's eyes narrowed, curiosity sharpening. "Then who exactly are you? I mean you, as an individual."

Su Li's lips curled. "Funny. I was just wondering the same about you. I guess you could say I'm a genius who overthinks things."

Urahara blinked, and after a moment, a bitter smile tugged at his lips. "Mr. Su Li... that's a compliment that makes me feel ashamed."

Now he understood. This young man's mind was quicker than his own. Sharper. Bolder. Urahara had long suspected Aizen—but only confirmed it after Shinji and the others were struck down. Su Li, however, had seen through everything. No betrayal. No confrontation. No help. He'd uncovered Aizen's true face before the trap was even sprung. Such insight... such instinct...

Even more shocking was that Su Li had managed to deduce the true ability of Kyōka Suigetsu. And how? That part Urahara couldn't grasp. But the fact remained—Su Li knew. This kind of perception was beyond him. He studied the youth's face, eyes conflicted.

"Just by guessing... you uncovered Aizen's deception. Compared to that—" He sighed, lowering his head. "I'm the dull one. The word genius truly belongs to you."

Su Li kept his grin cool on the outside—but inwardly, he was grinning like a maniac. Guessing? Please. He had spoiler knowledge from another dimension! The entire Soul Society's secrets were open to him. Aizen? Child's play. Even someone like Yhwach—omniscient, omnipotent—was a baby compared to him. Looking at Urahara's defeated admiration, Su Li was buzzing with satisfaction. This... this was the thrill of "opening the cheat menu."

After a moment, Urahara regained his composure. A warm, admiring smile returned to his face. "It seems Soul Society truly has a remarkable young man now... With someone like you here, I feel much more at ease." His tone lightened, his guard fully lowered, though his gaze turned curious again. "So tell me... with that wisdom of yours, do you have any idea what Aizen's next move will be?"

Su Li shook his head. "Unfortunately, not yet."

Of course, he knew. But he wasn't about to say it. If he did, Urahara's tactical brain would leap to action—and that might derail the timeline, ruin the arc, change the pacing. No, that was the last thing he wanted.

"I see..." Urahara's voice dropped, a hint of disappointment in it. He frowned and fell silent, clearly thinking deeply, before eventually exhaling. "Then all we can do is wait for Aizen to act again... and respond from there. If we make a move now, Central 46 won't listen. And with me being a wanted man... well, it only makes things worse. In fact, if they hear you're cooperating with me, you might get branded as a traitor too. This kind of passive response... it's frustrating." He sighed again, visibly resigned.

"Mr. Urahara," Su Li said with a nod, "your analysis is completely on point. We should remain patient." He nodded seriously, the perfect student—textbook you're absolutely right, sensei expression on his face.

Urahara gave a dry laugh. "Mr. Su Li... was this all you came here to talk about? No other purpose?" A playful look crossed his face.

Su Li scratched his cheek. This guy really was sharp. "Well... since we're allies now, I figured it wouldn't be too much to ask for a little technical support." He grinned.

Urahara's eyes widened. "So it was to mooch off me..."

Yoruichi, who had been quietly recovering nearby, was immediately annoyed. "Hey! Wasn't taking advantage of me earlier already enough?!"

Su Li kept smiling, shameless. Advantage? Nonsense. There was no such thing as too much advantage.

"So," Urahara asked warily, "what kind of support are we talking about?"

Su Li's smile brightened. "Well, I've always admired your inventions, Mr. Urahara. How about I pick a dozen... maybe twenty pieces? Really, I'm not greedy. Don't be shy."

Urahara and Yoruichi were stunned speechless.

Twenty?! Did this guy know what restraint meant?

Veins popped on Yoruichi's forehead. "Hey! That's way too much!!"

"Not at all," Su Li replied seriously. "It's only natural. We're comrades now—closer than friends, even! No need for polite boundaries. I can't just let you treat me like a guest."

At this point, Su Li had turned "taking advantage" into an art form. Yoruichi looked like she might explode. She'd never met anyone this shameless.

Urahara could only smile helplessly. "I didn't bring that many inventions. Just what I could carry."

"But if you really want them, Mr. Su Li... you can take what I have."

"That's fine," Su Li waved. "I'll swing by the shop later. I'm not fond of secondhand stuff anyway."

His innocent smile was pure mischief. Yoruichi was on the verge of combusting.

Urahara's expression changed subtly. He knows about the store too...? Very few people knew about the Urahara Shop. It wasn't just a storefront—it was a disguised base. A sanctuary. How did this kid know?

Urahara stared at Su Li with new eyes. There was no seeing through this boy. His strength, his intellect, his web of knowledge—none of it made sense. What a terrifying person... If Su Li had been an enemy, Urahara would have had no chance of winning. But thankfully... he wasn't.

"Then, Mr. Su Li, please come with me," Urahara said at last, tugging down his hat to mask the lingering unease in his gaze.

"Gladly, Mr. Urahara." Su Li followed, relaxed and cheerful.

Behind them, Yoruichi stood, finally free of restraint. She stared at Su Li's back, fists clenched, rage simmering. But then a quiet voice stopped her cold.

"Miss Yoruichi," Urahara said softly, "if I were you... I wouldn't try anything rash again. After all—Mr. Su Li's seal hasn't even been undone yet..." His gaze slid to Su Li, full of layered emotion. "Right, Su Li... Captain?"

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