Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 617 Unexpectedly, one day, even the mastermind behind the scenes was surrounded by spies...

Gin Ichimaru doesn't seem like a good person at all.

Although Gin Ichimaru was welcoming Uehara Naraku to the Fifth Division, his smile seemed unusually sarcastic, as if he was deliberately mocking Uehara Naraku's identity.

Everyone present involuntarily frowned.

Renji Abarai looked at Gin Ichimaru, their senior from the orphanage, and couldn't help but mutter, "Hey, Gin-nii, Uehara hasn't really relied on his status much..."

"Yeah... Naraku isn't pretentious at all..."

Hinamori Momo couldn't help but timidly echo, then cautiously glanced at Aizen Sousuke, recalling the heroic figure of the captain who had saved them yesterday.

Hinamori Momo lowered her head slightly and added softly, "Actually, Naraku's personality is just like Captain Aizen's..."

Hinamori Momo meant that neither of them had any airs, were very kind to everyone around them, and never relied on their status.

However, the moment she uttered those words…

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

Gin Ichimaru raised his eyes slightly, a sinister smile appearing in his gaze as he looked at Momo Hinamori. Who could tell him what was going on with this little girl?

One sentence almost revealed the truth...

If their true colors are really revealed here...

The entire Soul Society... can probably be declared completely destroyed today!

"That's not how it works."

Uehara Naraku quickly shook his head, mimicking Hinamori Momo's expression as he looked at Aizen Sousuke, his eyes revealing obvious admiration: "I still have a long way to go to be like Captain Aizen... There are many things I can learn from him..."

"Because I know I still admire Captain Aizen."

Uehara Naraku sighed, his face full of regret: "Perhaps the day I no longer admire Captain Aizen will be the day I am truly qualified to stand with you without having to rely on my status as the head of the Uehara clan..."

Uehara Naraku lowered his head again and sighed softly, "Longing... is actually the furthest distance between people..."

Upon hearing Uehara Naraku's words, Aizen Sousuke couldn't help but ponder, a smile creeping onto his lips as he intently observed Uehara Naraku.

This sentence…

It somewhat suits his taste.

If Uehara Naraku didn't have a particularly important identity, Aizen Sousuke really wouldn't mind taking him under his command... Of course, he might consider doing so in the future.

The head of a powerful family in Soul Society becomes his subordinate because of his admiration... It seems like a good thing.

In terms of status alone...

Uehara Naraku's status was actually more prestigious than that of the King of Hueco Mundo.

Unfortunately, this is something that can only be considered in the future. If we were to admit Uehara Naraku's weakness now, it would be too inconsistent with our own character.

Moreover…

There are thirteen Deadpools watching over this place!

Uehara Naraku could say he admires Aizen Sousuke… but if Aizen Sousuke himself admitted it, it would definitely cause him a lot of trouble!

A moment later.

Aizen Sousuke gently patted Uehara Naraku on the shoulder and praised him with a smile: "Naraku, there's no need to belittle yourself. You're already excellent enough."

"It's been many years since the Spirit Arts Academy has had a student graduate early, and you're the only one in this year's class. You've already joined the Fifth Division, and you're standing right next to me now..."

After saying this, Aizen Sousuke looked at Uehara Naraku and continued slowly, "Right now, I am just a scene you've seen on your journey. If we have the chance in the future, we will see a more expansive starry sky..."

At that time...

That's when this little guy really needs to look up to him!

Just as Aizen Sousuke was speaking, Abarai Renji abruptly interrupted him: "Wait, is Uehara the only one who passed the graduation exam?"

That really ruined the mood!

Aizen Sousuke was subtly expressing his vision for the future, Hinamori Momo and Kira Izuru were also filled with longing, and Uehara Naraku and Ichimaru Gin were playing along...

Renji Abarai got right to the point...

This guy is really good at ruining this wonderful atmosphere!

Aizen Sousuke couldn't help but glance at Abarai Renji, making a slight note of this somewhat clueless fellow. He would definitely not recruit this guy into his ranks!

Because of such reckless, hot-blooded idiocy...

Even having just one subordinate was too much for him!

However, what Renji Abarai said was serious; someone as simple-minded as him was indeed more concerned about who would graduate…

however.

The entire True Central Spiritual Arts Academy.

This time, only Uehara Naraku was allowed to graduate ahead of schedule.

Judging solely from his usual academic performance at the Shinigami Academy, Uehara Naraku certainly deserves the recognition; no teacher could deny his astonishing talent.

Throughout the history of the Shinigami Academy, no matter which so-called genius student there is, none of them are comparable to Uehara Naraku. Not everyone can master all the courses at this age.

certainly…

This is also due to his status.

The identity of the head of a powerful family in Soul Society, which Uehara Naraku had orchestrated, brought him great advantages, including yesterday's grand graduation exam...

In reality, it was prepared just for him alone.

Renji Abarai, Izuru Kira, Momo Hinamori, and other new students who had recently enrolled at the Shinigami Academy had their hopes of graduating early dashed, and they had to continue their studies there.

Their strength was already insufficient to begin with...

Uehara Naraku looked apologetically at the friends he had made during his year at the Shinigami Academy, and slowly lowered his head, saying, "I'm sorry, I thought..."

"Hey, there's no need to apologize for something like this!"

Renji Abarai, though clearly displeased, retorted, "Anyway, during class practice, hardly anyone could last a round or two against you. If only one person could graduate, it would definitely be you!"

After finishing speaking, Renji Abarai solemnly extended his hand to Naraku Uehara, grinning, "Anyway... congratulations on graduating first!"

"Yes, congratulations, Naraku..."

Hinamori Momo and Kira Izuru nodded, barely suppressing their disappointment, and quietly congratulated their friend.

"Thanks."

Suppressing the joy on her face, Uehara Naraku softly reassured her friend, "Perhaps we'll see each other again next year..."

"Hmph, well said!"

Renji Abarai grinned, a hint of arrogance on his face: "Don't think you can just leave me behind like this. I'm training hard, and I'll catch up to you soon!"

Renji Abarai secretly made up his mind.

A passionate guy like him would never admit to being behind!

However, what Renji didn't know was that from that point on, the school never held any more graduation assessments for lower-year students like them...

certainly…

Soon Renji will no longer have to worry about such things.

Because his childhood friend Rukia from the orphanage... no, it should be said that Rukia Kuchiki, who was recently adopted by the Kuchiki clan, also entered the Shinigami Academy.

the other side.

After parting ways with his friends, Uehara Naraku, led by Aizen Sousuke and Ichimaru Gin, headed to the residence of the 5th Division of the Gotei 13.

here…

This will be their future home.

Besides being their residence, it was also their training ground.

Aizen Sousuke stood with his hands in his sleeves in front of the Fifth Division's gate, looking at the young Shinigami beside him: "I'm sorry, Naraku, compared to your house, this is a bit simple... If there's anything you're not used to, please tell me as soon as possible."

Because the captain of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, had specifically instructed Aizen Sousuke to take good care of this powerful family patriarch.

if you can…

We should train this family head as soon as possible.

These captains all knew very well that, given Uehara Naraku's status, it was impossible for him to stay in the Fifth Division forever; he had to become a captain as soon as possible.

That would be more in line with his status.

"No, it's already very good."

Uehara Naraku smiled and shook his head, then looked at Aizen Sousuke with a bright, sunny smile: "Captain Aizen lives here. Even if this house is the most humble place, it will shine brightly because of Captain Aizen..."

"Perhaps we should put it another way..."

Gin Ichimaru squinted his eyes and smiled as he said, "Lord Naraku is the first head of the Uehara clan to be willing to join the Gotei 13. Because of Lord Naraku, the entire Gotei 13 will become more noble..."

That's a statement...

That sounds a bit sarcastic.

Aizen Sousuke glanced at Ichimaru Gin and quietly stopped him, saying, "Gin, Naraku is our comrade. Don't let your personal feelings get the better of you..."

"Yes, Lord Aizen."

Gin Ichimaru nodded readily in agreement.

Uehara Naraku looked at Ichimaru Gin and blinked slightly.

Fifth Division.

This squad's situation is a bit strange.

Compared to the other divisions, the Fifth Division, led by Aizen Sousuke, vaguely resembles a new training team for the God of Death.

Ok…

It might not be like that.

Judging from appearances alone, the Fifth Division is becoming increasingly low-key and declining.

When the previous captain of the Fifth Division, Shinji Hirako, was in charge, the Fifth Division always performed exceptionally well, and Shinji Hirako's combat strength was among the top.

However, decades ago, Shinji Hirako and a group of Shinigami captains, vice-captains, and Kido followers inexplicably became Hollowfied, nearly turning into mindless Hollows, and were therefore expelled from Soul Society by the Central 46 Chambers.

This is also known as the initiation event of the Masked Army.

Kisuke Urahara also fled Soul Society because of this incident, which also implicated his friend Yoruichi Shihouin, forcing them to flee together. He even almost implicated Kabuto Yakushi because of this incident.

After the Visored incident, Aizen Sousuke became the captain of the Fifth Division, thus beginning his low-key professional career...

Under Aizen Sousuke's leadership, the Fifth Division gradually transformed into a division that trained new Shinigami (gods of life and death), with each graduating class being assigned to the Fifth Division.

Even Aizen himself…

She also works part-time as a calligraphy teacher at the Shinigami Academy!

Of course, this does not mean that Aizen Sousuke has become more low-key. In fact, with Hirako Shinji, Urahara Kisuke and others escaping Soul Society, Aizen has become more unscrupulous than before when he acts in the shadows.

and…

In order to welcome Uehara Naraku's arrival, Aizen Sousuke even went so far as to use the illusion technique Kyoka Suigetsu on the Fifth Division's Shinigami, all to ensure that he could bring all of Uehara Naraku's movements under his control.

If it looks like it now…

Apart from the newcomer Uehara Naraku, all the other Shinigami in the Fifth Division are now under Aizen Sousuke's control!

This matter naturally didn't escape Uehara Naraku's notice...

Unfortunately, Uehara Naraku didn't seem to have any other options. He needed to find a suitable opportunity to secretly expose this matter through someone else...

What goes around comes around!

Who would have thought...

In the past, Uehara Naraku would plant a bunch of spies around his enemies so that he could keep track of everything about them. But today, it was his turn to have a bunch of spies planted around him.

Of course, Uehara Naraku was not worried about this kind of problem.

Because Uehara Naraku knew very well that Aizen Sousuke had planted a bunch of spies targeting him on the surface of the Fifth Division; Uehara Naraku had also planted a bunch of spies targeting Aizen Sousuke's true identity in secret.

There are spies targeting Aizen in both Hueco Mundo and Soul Society.

On the surface, it seems that Uehara Naraku's every move in the Fifth Division cannot escape Aizen Sousuke's notice; in reality, it is impossible for Aizen Sousuke to escape Uehara Naraku's surveillance.

This means they were swapped...

This world of death is really exciting!

To be honest, even when he was fighting against Black Zetsu, the mastermind behind the ninja world for a thousand years, Uehara Naraku never felt as excited as he did now!

To Uehara Naraku's utter surprise...

Aizen Sousuke had just brought him into the Fifth Division when he gave him a rude awakening—or rather, a positive training exercise.

Aizen Sousuke looked at the group of Shinigami who had come to greet them and announced his order: "Starting tomorrow, Naraku will serve as the third seat officer of our Fifth Division."

Within the entire squad, the captain is in charge, followed by the vice-captain, and then the third-ranking officer, the third seat officer.

"Captain Aizen..."

A hint of hesitation flashed across Uehara Naraku's face, and he said awkwardly, "I just joined the Fifth Division, this isn't appropriate..."

"team leader!"

A young Shinigami interrupted Uehara Naraku's words. He slowly stepped forward, gripping his Zanpakuto, and said angrily, "Even though I know that as a subordinate I shouldn't disobey the captain's orders, I also know this newcomer's identity..."

But according to the rules of our Gotei 13, this new Third Seat officer who is about to replace me should at least let me see his strength!

"..."

Uehara Naraku glanced at the unknown young Shinigami.

The young Shinigami's words implied a challenge to him, a newcomer, but this young Shinigami was being controlled by Aizen Sousuke's Kyoka Suigetsu!

after all…

Would a normal Grim Reaper dare to cause trouble for the head of the Uehara clan?

Aside from Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th Division, and his gang of brutes, which other Shinigami would dare to challenge a powerful family patriarch?

Uehara Naraku once again composed himself, turning his bewildered, confused, and pleading gaze toward Aizen Sousuke, who was orchestrating everything from behind the scenes…

Is it interesting to watch a play that you directed yourself?

what…

(End of this chapter)