The genius of Naruto is a bit ordinary.

As for the purpose of becoming stronger, Xia Li didn't need to say anything, Urahara Kisuke and the others all knew it.

After all, Xia Li has never concealed his desire to become stronger, and that kind of pure obsession with strength is something that everyone can clearly feel.

"I see." Urahara Kisuke also nodded.

Indeed, his Hong Ji has been with him for many years. If it were him, he would not be willing to let Hong Ji fall into depravity.

If it is really necessary to turn Hongji into a Hollow, then he will probably make the same choice as Xia Li.

only……

"If that's the case, couldn't you have explained the situation to me before? Why did you have to wait so long to get it yourself?" Urahara Kisuke asked Xia Li with a somewhat strange look on his face.

"Hmm? If I ask you directly for it, will you give it to me?" Xia Li was looking at Urahara Kisuke in surprise at this moment.

"This piece of Hougyoku has been used by everyone in the Masked Army. Although I used it for them, the results were almost the same. So why do you think I would be reluctant to lend it to you for a few days?" Urahara Kisuke asked back.

Suddenly, Xia Li fell silent. So why had he waited so long?

After a long time, Xia Li suddenly smiled and waved his hand in a nonchalant manner.

"It's too late to say this now. No one knows what will happen if I tell you from the beginning. Maybe you will become more wary of me and move the location of the broken jade."

"That's true." Urahara Kisuke smiled when he heard that. This is also one of the possibilities.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Come and have a drink. Taoist Priest Dagui and Ye Yi should join us." Xia Li said as he sat down at the familiar table.

At this time, Xia Li looked at Hanakari Jinta and Sodaya Ue who were a little curious, and said, "Children can't drink alcohol."

"Tsk, who wants to drink?" Hanakari Jinta said disdainfully, crossing his arms and turning his head away.

"Well, wait a moment, I'll go get some snacks." At this time, Shihouin Yoruichi also turned back into human form, and after saying that, she disappeared in Urahara's shop.

Wuling Tiezhai also did not reject Xia Li's invitation.

After all, they have been together for several years and get along pretty well.

Therefore, this can be considered as the final farewell and naturally I cannot miss it.

Soon, everything was ready, and the four of them sat around a table toasting and chatting.

However, among them, Urahara Kisuke, Shihouin Yoruichi and Murei Tessai, the three guys who are more familiar and have rich history, spoke more freely.

As for Xia Li, apart from the things in the Naruto world, his experience with the God of Death...it seems that it can be summarized in a few words.

So, after all that was said, Xia Li could only be a listener.

After a long time, the table was surrounded by wine bottles. Shifengyuan Yoruichi even turned into a cat's body again, lying drunkenly on the table with an empty bottle in his arms.

It looks like he is really drunk.

A drunken blush appeared on Wuling Tiezhai's originally serious face.

On the other hand, Urahara Kisuke and Xia Li didn't seem to have any major problems.

"Well, Kisuke, I'll leave first." Xia Li also spoke at this time.

"Well, I won't see you off. It's not convenient for me to appear in Soul Society right now." Urahara Kisuke nodded.

Xia Li also smiled, and a portal appeared behind him.

Then, Xia Li's figure disappeared in Urahara's shop.

Kisuke Urahara looked at Xia Li's disappearing figure and sighed. From now on, there would be one less person in his Urahara Shop.

Although I was a little cautious before, I still felt a little uncomfortable after I had determined the other party's purpose.

At this time, Urahara Kisuke took out the Hogyoku, most of whose power had been used up.

Urahara Kisuke was also a little curious. How could this piece of Hougyoku consume so much power in such a short period of time? At that time, he had been using Hougyoku for such a long time but the consumption was obviously not so great.

However, Urahara Kisuke doesn't care about the consumption of the Hogyoku. It can recover by itself, and Urahara Kisuke usually doesn't need to use the Hogyoku to do anything.

In fact, he was also thinking about something at this time.

That is, if he asked Xia Li to help, could he completely destroy this piece of broken jade?

However, if it is to be destroyed, Xia Li must take it to Hueco Mundo. If the remaining spiritual power in this small Hogyoku explodes, it will cause a great commotion both in the real world and in Soul Society.

Therefore, the only option is Hueco Mundo.

"So be it."

Urahara Kisuke shook his head and sent the Hogyoku back to the sealed place once again.

…………

Soul Society, the 4th Division barracks.

Xia Li appeared in his own small yard. Looking at the well-cultivated flowers and plants in the yard, he suddenly felt like picking up the kettle and scissors beside him and started pruning them.

Although he didn't do these things often, he often saw Unohana doing them, so it was considered simple if he just cut off the dead branches and leaves.

Just as Xia Li was walking among the flowers and plants, the gate of his yard was opened, and the figure walking out was indeed Unohana.

Usually, only Unohana would come directly to his yard to grow flowers and plants.

"Ok?"

Unohana didn't know that Xia Li had returned today. She just came over to continue her pruning work, but unexpectedly she saw Xia Li among the flowers and plants.

"Why did you think of trimming the flowers and plants when you came back this time?" Unohana asked a little curiously.

"If we don't trim it now, we may never have the chance." Xia Li replied.

"What are you going to do?" Unohana frowned, having a bad feeling in her heart.

"Nothing, I just need to practice in seclusion, which will probably take a long time." Xia Li replied.

"Oh, so you're going to break through again?" Unohana was stunned and couldn't help but ask.

"Maybe." Xia Li nodded. He didn't know if this could be considered a breakthrough for him. To be precise, it should be a breakthrough for his Zanpakuto Myoki Shisui, right?

However, for the God of Death, the breakthrough of Zanpakuto actually means a breakthrough in the combat power of the God of Death itself.

Unohana looked at Xia Li and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xia Li really surprised her. He was already so strong, how could he continue to break through in such a short time?

Although for Xia Li, he has been in the world of death for decades, which is a very long time.

But for Unohana, who had lived for thousands of years, these few decades were just a short time that passed in the blink of an eye.

However, she has lived for so long and no longer sees any hope of a breakthrough. Whether it is spiritual pressure, sword skills or Kaido, she seems to have reached the limit of what she can achieve.

"Is this the difference in talent?" Unohana couldn't help but say, it really is true that comparing yourself to others makes you feel pissed.

"Your talent is not bad, it's just that you have been restricted for so many years." Xia Li also said after hearing this, the biggest restriction on Unohana... is probably Kenpachi Zaraki.

Unohana neither admitted nor denied it, but changed the subject and asked, "So where do you plan to retreat next? Soul Society? Or Hueco Mundo?"

Unohana didn't think it was the present world, because even if it was a spiritual place, the concentration of spiritual energy was still too low for a death god of Xia Li's strength, and it was not suitable as a place for retreat and breakthrough.

"Let's go to Hueco Mundo. The noise after my breakthrough might be a bit loud." Xia Li said directly.

Of course, the loud noise was just Xia Li's excuse. The real reason was that when he broke through, it was probably impossible to hide Ming Jing Zhi Shui Xu's aura...

"Okay." Unohana looked at Xia Li deeply and did not refuse.

"Later, I will tell the captain about my retreat, so captain, just help me make sure no one approaches my retreat location." Xia Li said with a smile.

"Yeah." Unohana nodded slightly.

"There is one more thing." Xia Li looked at Unohana.

"what?"

"Regarding Kenpachi Zaraki, captain, I guess you will have to go to Infernal Affairs with me this time, but this time you don't have to come out until the end." Xia Li said.

Although Kenpachi Zaraki is still a very good experience pack for Xia Li, now that he won't be used for a long time, let's complete the last step now.

"Huh?" Unohana was completely surprised at this moment, and looked at Xia Li with a questioning look in her eyes.

Xia Li also nodded in response to Unohana's question.

Suddenly, Unohana smiled from the bottom of her heart for the first time in a long time. It was a very strange smile, different from the warm smile of the captain of the medical team in the past.

Then, Unohana said softly, "I understand. I will inform Yuin now that I will be away for a while."

Upon hearing this, Xia Li couldn't help but look at Unohana in a strange way and said, "It seems that you often use Yuune like this?"

Unohana laughed. She would occasionally go hiking to pick herbs or something, so the affairs of the Fourth Division were usually handled by Kotetsu Yuune at this time.

Well, poor Tohru Yuune, she is only a third seat, but she has to bear the responsibilities of vice-captain, and occasionally she has to help with the battle. It’s really hard for her.

"When you retire later, let Tohru Yuune be the captain of the Fourth Division. This kid has had a hard time too." Xia Li couldn't help but say.

Unohana nodded, "Of course, I can't possibly give up the captain's position to you, right?"

As he said that, Unohana rolled his eyes at Xia Li. The other side couldn't even sit properly in the position of deputy captain, let alone the position of captain.

In response to this, Xia Li just laughed and did not answer. He would be the captain if he wanted to... Forget it, even if it was the position of captain, the status was not that high, and there was a bunch of rubbish managing him.

If Xia Li really became the captain, he would probably be thinking about how to kill those guys every few days.

Moreover, he came to this world just to become stronger and had no intention of managing this world.

"Then, I will go find Kenpachi Zaraki first. After you notify Yuin, you can go directly to Mu Jian." Xia Li also said.

Unohana nodded, and then walked outside with a hint of joy.

Xia Li was not in a hurry. He slowly finished the work of cutting flowers and plants in his hands, then put down the scissors and walked towards the 11th team.

The people of the 11th Squadron were already very familiar with Xia Li. When Xia Li arrived, they let him walk in without even trying to stop him.

"Xiao Li, you are here again!"

As soon as Xia Li walked into the gate of the 11th Division, Kusaka Hachiru saw Xia Li and waved and shouted at Xia Li happily.

"Yachiryu, where is Kenpachi Zaraki?" Xia Li asked.

"Ajian is fighting with Ajiao inside the venue!" replied Kusaka Yachiru.

Xia Li nodded. Is he fighting against Madarame? He is worthy of being Kenpachi Zaraki.

Then, Xia Li looked at Kusaka Hachikyu. By now, he had already confirmed Kusaka Hachikyu's identity.

"Hey? Xiaoli, why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?" Kusaka Yachiru was a little puzzled, then touched his cheek, but there was nothing.

"After this time, Kenpachi Zaraki will probably get back all his power." Xia Li said.

"Hmm?" Kusaka Yachiru was startled, then smiled and said, "Wow! That's a good thing. This way, Jian will be able to enjoy fighting with you even more!"

"Is this okay with you?" Xia Li asked.

"Well, it seems that you, Xiaoli, have already figured it out. You really are worthy of being Xiaoli!" Kusaka Hachiru showed a look of surprise, then laughed and said.

"I'm fine, and I'm not really gone. I'm just back to where I should be." Kusaka Yachiru said, "Then I can keep an eye on Ajian, and if I want, I should be able to use Ajian's power to see everyone!"

Xia Li nodded upon hearing this, and didn't say anything more. Since Kusaka Hachiryu had already realized this, it was not easy for him, as an outsider, to say anything more.

To be honest, an individual like Kusaka Yachiryu is probably a very strange thing. A Zanpakutō that can independently form an individual, generally no Zanpakutō can do that, right?

At this time, Xia Li and Kusaka Yachiru had already arrived at the dojo and were watching the battle between Kenpachi Zaraki and Ikkaku Madarame.

At this moment, the battle between Kenpachi Zaraki and Ikkaku Madarame has entered a white-hot stage.

That's right, it was white-hot, as if no one could do anything to anyone and no one could tell the winner.

The reason is not that Madarame suddenly became so strong, but that Kenpachi Zaraki is not using his full strength now, and is even still within the special artificial body forged for him by the 12th Division.

In other words, Kenpachi Zaraki had to control his own strength so as not to destroy the artificial body while fighting against Madarame.

This can be said to be a huge restriction for Kenpachi Zaraki.

However, from being unable to control his strength and destroying his artificial body even when walking in the beginning, to now being able to use the artificial body to fight against Madarame, Kenpachi Zaraki's progress is very significant!