Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 618 The Grim Reaper Who's Bad at Chanting and Hand Seals

Aizen Sousuke has a great fondness for controlling everything.

Just like now, he secretly manipulated Uehara Naraku and the former Third Seat Officer to fight, wanting to see the true power of the Uehara clan for himself.

Even though I've witnessed Uehara Naraku's battles several times...

However, Aizen knew very well that those battles were nothing but child's play.

Aizen Sousuke still doesn't have enough information on Uehara Naraku. He needs more detailed information to subdue or kill Uehara Naraku.

therefore…

Aizen's opponents were naturally not weak either.

No, or rather, he was also a formidable Grim Reaper.

The former third seat officer of the Fifth Division was named Urashiki. Unlike other Shinigami controlled by Kyoka Suigetsu, Urashiki was a trusted Shinigami recruited by Aizen in Soul Society, and was a very important tool to Aizen.

Compared to the goal of obtaining or killing Uehara Naraku, this tool is no longer important, so Aizen directly throws it out to test Uehara Naraku.

certainly…

Urashira challenging Uehara Naraku...

Aizen Sousuke himself would certainly not approve on the surface.

Aizen looked at the former Third Seat of the Fifth Division, his brows furrowing slightly. He hesitated before speaking, "Urasari, you may step down. I appointed Urasari as the Third Seat not because of his position, but because I believe in his strength..."

"Captain Aizen!"

Urashira interrupted Aizen Sousuke, turning to Uehara Naraku: "No matter how many suitable reasons you give, nothing beats letting everyone witness firsthand the power possessed by our Third Seat Officer!"

"..."

Uehara Naraku's expression was subtle.

Aizen Sousuke has had a tough time...

Even though he had arranged for the third-ranking official to challenge him, he acted all serious, as if his subordinates were disobeying his orders…

They're putting on an act in front of him!

It must be so hard to maintain your "good guy" image!

Everyone works hard to act, and Uehara Naraku himself is no exception...

"I'm sorry, Captain Aizen..."

Uehara Naraku looked up at Aizen Sousuke, and said hesitantly, "Actually, I'm already quite satisfied to have passed the graduation exam and joined the Fifth Division. I don't want to fight with my future comrades for a mere seat officer position..."

"Hello!"

Urashige glared angrily at Uehara Naraku, his face full of displeasure as he said, "Are you implying that you look down on me?"

Uehara Naraku hurriedly took a few steps back, a look of fear flashing across his face: "No... I'm sorry... that's not what I meant. I never looked down on you, senpai..."

"So what if they look down on you?"

Gin Ichimaru couldn't help but chuckle softly, and slowly said, "Given Lord Naraku's status, he could look down on anyone present..."

That statement is a bit too much.

To anyone, it sounds like they're trying to sow discord.

Ichimaru Gin ignored the stares of the crowd and continued, "But speaking of which, the position of Fifth Division Commander is far too low for Lord Naraku!"

I was just looking for a time to step down from my position as vice-captain, so let's do it today. But I'll have to trouble you, Naraku, to accept my current position for now..."

"silver."

Aizen Sousuke gave Ichimaru Gin a reproachful look, then calmly said, "Don't say such sarcastic things in front of Naraku in the future. A person's kindness should not be used as an excuse for others to attack him without restraint..."

"team leader…"

A hint of gratitude appeared on Uehara Naraku's face as he looked at Ichimaru Gin again: "Vice-Captain, I didn't..."

"Lord Naraku."

Gin Ichimaru looked at Naraku Uehara with a smile and continued, "Please don't refuse. I'm not trying to be sarcastic... The Central 46 has already appointed me as the captain of the Third Division, so it's impossible for me to stay in the Fifth Division any longer."

certainly…

The apparent reason is this.

The real reason, of course, is that Gin Ichimaru doesn't want to be Naraku Uehara's superior, even if only in name. Gin Ichimaru has a vague feeling that it's a bit dangerous...

"That's absolutely right."

Aizen Sousuke tapped his fingers together and said in a low voice, "Gin will soon be taking over as captain of the Third Division, and the position of vice-captain is now vacant..."

But if that's the case...

The battle between Uehara Naraku and the Third Seat Officer...

Unexpectedly, the next moment Gin Ichimaru looked at Naraku Uehara and invited him with a light laugh: "I know that Captain Aizen has always thought highly of Lord Naraku and will definitely support Lord Naraku to serve as the vice-captain of the Fifth Division. Moreover, the captain himself has the power to appoint."

However, before that, wouldn't it be better to ask Lord Naraku to demonstrate even a fraction of your power, so that everyone can know your strength? Even becoming a captain of the Gotei 13 would be enough...

That's outrageous.

If Kabuto Yakushi hadn't once brought Gin Ichimaru to pay him a visit, Naraku Uehara would have thought this guy was deliberately mocking him...

However, Gin Ichimaru reveals a solution to Naraku Uehara.

Aizen's subtle probing was something Uehara Naraku couldn't keep refusing.

Rather than letting Aizen continue to be curious about the strength of the Uehara clan, it's better to try cutting off one of his claws now, so that when he tries to test Uehara Naraku again, he'll think carefully about how much he can afford to pay!

Of course, we can't just continue like this at this point...

Someone still needs to give Uehara Naraku a way out.

"No... Vice Captain..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, his voice hoarse as he said, "I just graduated from school, and all I wanted to do was become..."

"Naraku."

Aizen Sousuke gently interrupted Uehara Naraku, smiling as he said, "Everyone here is a future companion who will be with you day and night, and who will entrust you with life and death... At least let them know your abilities, and let them know why I want to choose you as my vice-captain."

This brat…

This is such a hassle...

If it weren't for discovering from some secret documents that the Uehara clan might possess methods to counter certain illusions... Aizen Sousuke would have already used Kyoka Suigetsu to hypnotize Uehara Naraku and Urashige into a life-or-death duel!

"Yes... Captain."

Uehara Naraku took a deep breath, looking as if he had accepted some extraordinary challenge or mission.

On the training ground of the Fifth Division.

Uehara Naraku and Urashiki stood on the field, while the others stood around them.

Urashige abruptly drew his Zanpakuto, staring at Uehara Naraku who stood unarmed opposite him, and said in a deep voice, "This year's top student of the Shinigami Academy... doesn't even have a Zanpakuto, does he?"

Zanpakuto are the weapons that Shinigami rely on for survival.

The form, shape, and abilities of a Zanpakuto are constructed through the soul of a Shinigami. Each Zanpakuto has its own unique name, and the Shinigami uses the power of the Zanpakuto by communicating with it.

If a Shinigami and their Zanpakuto can achieve true spiritual connection, they can use the Shikai and Bankai transformations to cause the Shinigami's power to surge out of thin air.

"I don't really want to use my own Zanpakuto..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, lowered his head and said in a low voice, "It's not out of disrespect for you, senior, but our clan's Zanpakuto is slightly different..."

"Doesn't that just make people more curious?"

Urashige frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Let me see your Zanpakuto! At least that way I can focus on giving it my all without any distractions! Don't disappoint me too much, rookie... Get angry, Akatsuki!"

Urashige's spiritual pressure suddenly surged, and the Zanpakuto in his hand also abruptly changed its appearance, with dense serrations growing on its blade!

This is his initial form!

Uehara Naraku remained silent for a moment, then slowly stretched out his palm and grabbed at the air. A powerful spiritual pressure erupted from his body!

In an instant…

Uehara Naraku's spiritual pressure had completely overwhelmed Urashiki!

The spiritual pressure was so great that even the members of the Fifth Division involuntarily took a few steps back. As for Urashiki, who was facing the spiritual pressure directly, he seemed to be unable to breathe!

Just spiritual pressure...

It was so powerful that it frightened the third-ranking official!

"Um?"

Aizen Sousuke frowned slightly, staring intently at Uehara Naraku's retreating figure, and murmured, "The archives in the Uehara clan's records mention that each generation of Uehara clan head passes down their spiritual power..."

"yes…"

Gin Ichimaru smiled slightly and nodded, seemingly unconcerned about the overwhelming spiritual pressure before him. He spoke casually, "A spiritual legacy accumulated over thousands of years, even if this is just a part of it, is already astonishing enough..."

Although he was saying words of surprise...

However, judging from Gin Ichimaru's expression, he seemed completely unconcerned about how strong Uehara Naraku's spiritual pressure was, as if he didn't care how strong Uehara Naraku was.

Just as Aizen Sousuke was pondering what information in the archives, besides information about spiritual power, mentioned the Zanpakuto of the Uehara clan, Aizen saw Uehara Naraku's Zanpakuto. The sight of the Zanpakuto made his eyes narrow suddenly!

A golden light appeared in Uehara Naraku's hand!

In a short moment, these golden lights converged into a golden lightsaber that appeared in Uehara Naraku's hand. Rather than saying that the lightsaber was composed of spirit particles, it would be more accurate to say that it was composed of photons!

Uehara Naraku suddenly raised the golden lightsaber in his hand, and began to chant his self-composed Shikai incantation with a serious expression: "Bathe in the light... Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi!"

next moment…

The longsword in Uehara Naraku's hand shone with a brilliant golden light!

The surging spiritual pressure and dazzling light quickly enveloped the entire Fifth Division's base, only slowly dissipating upon touching the killing intent stone building...

"Senior, let's begin."

Uehara Naraku slowly raised the golden light sword in his hand, his face becoming more serious than ever before: "Go ahead and attack me, I will restrain my power... Ame no Kumo no Tsurugi is a Zanpakuto that symbolizes justice and light, and I will never harm innocent people."

"The existence of the Heavenly Cloud Sword is light itself."

Uehara Naraku gripped the golden lightsaber in his hand and slowly said, "The Heavenly Cloud Sword can imbue me with the power of light, enough to give me the courage to overcome any difficulty..."

"..."

Urashige's expression froze for a second, then he charged forward, brandishing his serrated Zanpakuto, a flash of anger and disdain on his face: "Don't underestimate me!"

soon…

He was sent flying backward at an even faster speed!

Uehara Naraku swung his golden lightsaber and slashed directly at Urashira's Akagami Zanpakuto, sending the Third Seat Officer and his sword flying!

Urashige's feet suddenly slammed into the ground, and his figure vanished from the spot in the blink of an eye. This was Shunpo, a technique passed down from the Gotei 13 of the Seireitei!

Urashige brandished his Akagami Zanpakuto, the serrated edges of which suddenly became sharp, and slashed fiercely toward Uehara Naraku's neck!

This cut...

It's as if it wants to split Uehara Naraku in two!

"It seems we're in danger..."

Gin Ichimaru, standing to the side, slowly spoke up: "Speaking of which, wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate to take this opportunity to kill Lord Naraku here?"

There's no such thing as suitable or unsuitable.

Aizen Sousuke slowly shook his head and calmly explained, "Besides, Naraku's power isn't as simple as you think... The Hollow I helped him kill during the last graduation exam was a Gillian Hollow that failed to evolve and was skilled in stealth and disguise..."

Aizen Sousuke continued slowly, "However, before I could help him kill it, he was able to easily capture a Gillian using his close-quarters combat skills..."

"What an amazing genius..."

Gin Ichimaru's smile was somewhat wicked. His gaze was fixed on Urashiki, who had been repeatedly knocked away by Uehara Naraku, and he couldn't help but continue, "His swordsmanship seems quite astounding. It looks like Urashiki is going to lose..."

"Won't."

Aizen Sousuke smiled and shook his head, continuing, "Just watch closely... Urashiki's Obsidian isn't as simple as he seems!"

indeed…

Although Urashiki was indeed at a disadvantage for a short time after Uehara Naraku's Zanpakuto appeared, because there was a huge difference in spiritual pressure and Zanpakuto between the two... however, this difference was not enough for Uehara Naraku to crush Urashiki with overwhelming power!

Every time Urashiki's Zanpakuto landed on Uehara Naraku's golden lightsaber, it inevitably cast a layer of gray shadow over the golden lightsaber, as if the lightsaber had been covered in dust!

This is the power of the Obscure Fang...

If they collide, he can use his spiritual pressure to gradually erode the enemy's Zanpakuto through his Zanpakuto!

Obviously, if the fighting continues...

The Ame no Kumo sword in Uehara Naraku's hands should be completely useless!

"Is there no other way?"

The next moment, the lightsaber in Uehara Naraku's hand dissipated, and he slowly clasped his hands together, beginning to chant the incantation from the Shinigami Kido ability in an orderly manner: "Thunderous chariot, the gap of the spinning wheel, this thing has light, it splits into six..."

The golden light in Uehara Naraku's hand instantly dispersed, then almost immediately coalesced into a prison of light, imprisoning Urashiki within it. His incantation finally reached its final line: "...Binding Spell Number Sixty-One, Six-Staff Light Prison!"

Uehara Naraku watched as the light prison bound Urashiki before slowly letting out a sigh of relief: "Phew, finally finished. My worst skills are chanting Kido incantations and hand seals..."

Ah, the incantation of the Kido is so cringey!

but…

Really like!

(End of this chapter)