Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 622 The Ambush! A Violet Cero!

Life in the Gotei 13 is quite interesting.

As the vice-captain of the Fifth Division, Uehara Naraku also accompanied Aizen to several meetings, and because of his status, he received a lot of attention.

During this period, many new members were added to the Gotei 13, resulting in some personnel changes.

First, Gin Ichimaru became the captain of the Third Division; second, Byakuya Kuchiki joined the Sixth Division and succeeded him as captain.

In comparison...

It seemed somewhat inappropriate for Uehara Naraku, the head of a powerful family whose status was even more important than Kuchiki Byakuya, to only serve as a vice-captain. This was a problem that gave Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni a major headache.

Besides that…

A new member joined the 10th Division.

Toshiro Hitsugaya, a newcomer with an exceptionally strong innate spiritual pressure.

Conference room of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni of the Gotei 13 surveyed all the captains and vice-captains present, slowly lowered his head, closed his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Recently, we've noticed that Hollows are becoming increasingly active... More and more Hollows are appearing in both the Human World and Soul Society..."

"That seems to be the case..."

Kyoraku Shunsui, the current captain of the 8th Division, sat at the leftmost seat on the conference table and slowly began, "It should be within the near future, roughly fifty years, that the Hollows have become increasingly active, especially recently..."

The current captain of the 8th Division, Kyoraku Shunsui, seems to be somewhat lazy by nature, and when he speaks, it's as if he doesn't care about anything.

Kyoraku Shunsui's personality...

He's so lazy, almost like Admiral Kizaru from the One Piece world.

It's hard to imagine that the Gotei 13 would let such a captain be in charge of intelligence work. Isn't such a captain too much of a hindrance?

Compared to his predecessor, Kabuto Yakushi, after Shunsui Kyoraku took over the 8th Division, the division's intelligence work deteriorated at an alarming rate, becoming a mere scrappy squad within just over two hundred years of its founding…

After all, not everyone is Kabuto Yakushi.

Not everyone values ​​intelligence work as much as Kabuto Yakushi, who was born a ninja.

So far, the intelligence work of the Eighth Division has relied almost entirely on the foundation laid by Kabuto Yakushi when he was the captain, and Shunsui Kyoraku feels that he is not quite up to the task.

However, as the captain...

Kyoraku Shunsui's fighting strength is definitely sufficient.

Moreover, he was one of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's disciples.

"Spring waters".

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned slightly, looking at his disciple with some displeasure, and said in a deep voice, "Don't you have any more detailed information? What about your intelligence analysis?"

"Didn't they all go on your desk?"

Kyoraku Shunsui adjusted his straw hat and raised his head, slowly saying, "It was just some feints; nothing seems to have changed. They've all been dealt with... There's no need to analyze these things, is there?"

"..."

Yamamoto Shigekuni could only shake his head helplessly.

At this moment, the old man missed Kabuto Yakushi, who had joined the Zero Division.

After all, when Kabuto Yakushi was in office, he not only provided him with sufficient intelligence, but also intelligence analysis and corresponding strategies.

During Kabuto Yakushi's tenure, the battles between Shinigami and Hollows were never at a disadvantage. Every troublesome Hollow was specially marked and compiled into a booklet, which was then distributed to the Shinigami.

Originally, Kabuto Yakushi had even created some wanted posters, calling on powerful spiritual beings from both the human world and Soul Society to join forces in eliminating these troublesome Hollows…

During that period...

The Soul Society and the Human World are truly at peace!

The losses of the Gotei 13 were also the lowest in history.

Unfortunately, Kabuto Yakushi later joined the Zero Division, and then the Shinigami's attack on the Quincy occurred, rendering wanted posters and the like useless.

"I've run into some troublesome guys on my end..."

Captain Shiba Isshin of the 10th Division leaned back in his chair, a rare serious expression on his face: "The Hollow Spirit Pressure that has been appearing lately has been getting stronger and stronger, it feels like... it's as if they're evolving..."

"Aren't they constantly evolving?"

Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi of the 12th Division chuckled and said, "Thousands of years ago, the records showed that Hollows and undead were not much different... But later, more and more Hollows appeared, and we gradually classified them into ranks..."

"This feeling is different..."

Shiba Isshin shook his head, his usual frivolous demeanor replaced by a serious expression. "If this continues, I feel that sooner or later, something that will overturn our understanding of the universe will appear..."

"Then let's kill them."

The 11th Division Captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, grinned coldly: "Their power is still too weak! It would be best if they became stronger!"

"Ah Jian!"

Kusajika Yachiru draped her arm over Kenpachi Zaraki's shoulder and said with a grin, "Don't always be so grumpy! There are some really cute people here!"

At this point, Kusajishi Yachiru's gaze fell on Uehara Naraku, and she waved at him: "Director Kabuto told us that once you join the Gotei 13, we'll give you a good welcome!"

This care…

This doesn't seem like proper care!

"Feed..."

Kenpachi Zaraki followed Yachiru Kusajishi's gaze to Naraku Uehara, and sneered, "Yachiru, don't say such misleading things to this guy... Kabuto isn't trustworthy... but I do owe him a lot of favors..."

"Cough cough cough..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni interrupted their conversation, saying in a low voice, "Let's get down to business! From today onwards, all squads must increase their patrols. The Central 46 is already very dissatisfied with the losses suffered by the Shinigami..."

Yes.

Death's losses are mounting.

However, the number of Shinigami who can be added to the Gotei 13 is decreasing, because a certain family is also recruiting Shinigami from Seireitei.

In fact, there is a good way to quickly replenish the number of Shinigami: find a way to have the Shinigami of the Uehara clan directly join the Gotei 13. However, that would be tantamount to the Uehara clan usurping their place...

No matter what.

Virtual intrusions are becoming more and more frequent.

Only two people present knew why this was happening: Aizen Sousuke, the current ruler of Hueco Mundo, needed to conduct experiments using Hollows he had secretly modified, and also to search for Urahara Kisuke's whereabouts...

As for Uehara Naraku…

Because he can't hide anything from Hueco Mundo!

There's no need to worry about that. The only problem is that due to the frequent Hollow invasions, even the seemingly laid-back Fifth Division has to start facing the most important part of a Shinigami's life...

That is the war between Shinigami and Hollows!

A war that will never end!

The desolate lands of Soul Society.

Hundreds of Hollows broke through the spatial barrier and entered the Soul Society, roaring as they tried to invade the Seireitei and Rukongai in the central area!

The 10th Division, which was responsible for patrolling, immediately found itself in a fierce battle. In addition, there were many Hollows among them, so they had no choice but to ask the Seireitei for help.

The Fifth Division was naturally also dispatched to provide support.

Aizen Sousuke and Uehara Naraku led the Fifth Division to provide support, and the battle became quite difficult under the leadership of the two actors.

after all…

Uehara Naraku is a death god who doesn't kill.

Uehara Naraku brandished his Zanpakuto, repelling a group of grotesque Hollows. He swiftly extended his fingertips and began chanting: "Self-destruct, black hound of Rondanini! One glance, and you're utterly consumed! Slit your own throat! Binding Spell Number Nine, Collapse Wheel!"

Golden rays of spiritual particles shot out from Uehara Naraku's fingertips!

The moment these golden spiritual particles touched the group of Hollows, they transformed into golden ropes, binding the Hollows completely!

If we disregard the fact that Uehara Naraku still needs to chant, his mastery of Kido abilities seems to be quite strong, especially the ninth Binding Path, which he seems to have mastered in a variety of ways.

Unfortunately…

This is a life-or-death battlefield. The most direct way to deal with monsters like Hollows is to cut off the masks on their heads!

Although he easily controlled a group of monsters, this newcomer from the Fifth Division still seemed somewhat out of place on the battlefield!

"roar!"

A group of Hollows roared angrily at Uehara Naraku!

The Hollows desperately tried to break free of the golden ropes, as if they wanted to tear Uehara Naraku to pieces immediately. However, the binding power of the Collapse Wheels far exceeded their spiritual pressure, and the monsters could only vent their anger with roars!

"Get out of the way!"

A short, white-haired figure passed Uehara Naraku, wielding his Zanpakuto and slashing continuously, splitting the bound Hollows in two!

This figure looks like a teenager who hasn't grown up yet...

However, this guy's fighting spirit and violent spiritual pressure were stronger than many Shinigami, and he was even more fierce when he fought!

A group of Shinigami stared in astonishment at the diminutive figure, unconsciously murmuring the white-haired boy's name: "That's... the rookie of the 10th Division... Hitsugaya Toshiro!"

This newcomer who only recently joined the 10th Division…

He has already shown the potential to become a captain-level Shinigami, or rather, he already possesses spiritual pressure and power comparable to a captain-level Shinigami!

Compared to Toshiro Hitsugaya…

Uehara Naraku, the new vice-captain of the Fifth Division, is clearly not up to par. Although his performance on the battlefield is not bad, he seems a bit too soft-hearted.

"You're Hinamori's friend, right?"

Hitsugaya Toshiro sheathed his Zanpakuto, turned to look at Uehara Naraku, a hint of impatience flashing across his face: "I really don't know how you managed to surpass Hinamori to become the top student at the Shinigami Academy... to show mercy to a Hollow monster like that..."

"…Feel sorry."

Uehara Naraku's eyes darkened slightly as he gazed at the diminutive Hitsugaya Toshiro before him, and calmly said, "They are also souls... souls worthy of redemption."

"As long as they don't die."

Hitsugaya Toshiro gripped his Zanpakuto and returned to the 10th Division's front line, coldly uttering his final words: "Hinamori heard you became the 5th Division's lieutenant, and I'm increasingly eager to join your 5th Division!"

Because Toshiro Hitsugaya and Momo Hinamori grew up together, he is fully aware of his childhood friend's feelings for him. Recently, Momo Hinamori has become almost obsessed with joining the Fifth Division...

My esteemed classmate, Uehara Naraku, is the top student of my class…

My idol, the gentlemanly captain Aizen Sousuke…

Now both of them are in the 5th Division, and are even the captain and vice-captain respectively. Hinamori Momo is definitely getting more and more eager to join the 5th Division.

"..."

Uehara Naraku fell silent.

If I could, I would really like to give Hinamori Momo the words that Hitsugaya Toshiro said: "Just don't die!"

The Fifth Division already has two actors who are masters of disguise... If an innocent girl were to join the Fifth Division, wouldn't she be jumping into the tiger's den?

Especially…

These are still two tigers in sheep's clothing.

When Hinamori Momo thought she was arriving at the heavenly Fifth Division, she had no idea that she had actually entered hell, a hell of endless reversals…

After the battle ended.

Uehara Naraku took the initiative to help treat the wounded.

It has to be said that this kind of thing really boosts one's favorability, especially Uehara Naraku's application of spiritual power for healing. He can bring a Shinigami back to life in just a few seconds, and his efficiency even surpasses that of the members of the Fourth Division who are specifically responsible for medical treatment.

Fourth Division Captain Retsu Unohana was a little confused. She was considering whether to bring Naraku Uehara into the Fourth Division, feeling that her captaincy was once again being passed on…

After the wounded were treated.

Uehara Naraku gazed at the gradually emptying battlefield, slowly extending his palm. Paper flowers rose with the wind, landing in every place where the illusions disappeared on the battlefield.

"This is…"

Hitsugaya Toshiro couldn't help but frown.

Shiba Isshin placed his palm on Hitsugaya Toshiro's head, shook his head, and sighed softly, "Ah, a kind little fellow, wanting to pray for those empty souls!"

"Praying for nothing?"

Hitsugaya Toshiro frowned even more, staring intently at Uehara Naraku: "This guy... why does he seem even more naive than Hinamori?"

"Isn't it better to be simple?"

Shiba gazed intently at Uehara Naraku, chuckling as he said, "Someone who was spoiled growing up still retains a childlike heart..."

A group of Shinigami watched Uehara Naraku's memorial prayer. Some Shinigami marveled at Uehara Naraku's naiveté, some mocked his foolishness, and some were indifferent...

This battle is over.

The other divisions of Shinigami began to leave the battlefield in droves, but the Fifth Division remained standing, silently praying for the Hollows that the Shinigami had slain, watching Uehara Naraku.

Just at this moment.

A crack appeared in the spatial barrier in the sky, and a pale-skinned young man stood at the edge of the crack. This young man looked extremely strange.

A head of short, choppy hair…

He was wearing a half-skeleton mask...

The young man looked rather thin and frail, with an unusually pale face and long tear troughs hanging beneath his emerald green eyes.

however…

His spiritual pressure was exceptionally strong!

This strange young man only did three things.

In the first second, the pale-skinned youth looked down at Uehara Naraku below; in the second second, the pale-skinned youth turned his head and looked at Aizen Sousuke.

The third second...

The young man suddenly extended his finger and unleashed a turquoise Cero at Uehara Naraku on the ground!

His movements were so fast…

So much so that the members of the Fifth Division didn't even have time to react!

Before the group could even figure out who this pale-skinned youth was, he had already brazenly attacked one of their members!

We can guess which faction it belongs to now...

By the way, thank you to the former captain of the 5th Division of the Gotei 13 for the donation…

what…

I'm a little scared...

I'm a little scared...

(End of this chapter)