Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 624 The movements of Hueco Mundo and Soul Society, Hueco Mundo mentor Orochimaru makes his appearance!

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The Great Void Forest.

A dark underground cave.

A group of Hollows with Arrancars walked through the dark corridor of the cave. Small snakes crawled everywhere in the damp corridor, which made people feel a little uneasy.

These small snakes were not alarmed when they saw the human figures. They hissed and flicked their tongues as they stood up and stared at them, because they were Orochimaru's eyes on the outside.

After Nellyel led Ulquiorra and the others through a cave entrance with a gaping, serpentine mouth, they entered Orochimaru's base, which had been hidden in Hueco Mundo for thousands of years.

The base doesn't look particularly large.

However, there was a hidden world inside. Orochimaru enslaved tens of thousands of Gillian-class Hollows, and after thousands of years of transformation, the entire base was almost spread throughout the underground of the Hollow Forest.

However, most of the ground in the base is covered with White Zetsu that have multiplied... as well as a large number of Gillian-class Hollows used as experimental materials and guards.

certainly…

In addition, there are hundreds of Hollows.

These were Orochimaru's test subjects, and also his direct subordinates.

Thousands of years ago, Orochimaru was brought to this world by Uehara Naraku. After appearing in Soul Society and serving as a stepping stone for the rise of the Uehara clan, he was thrown into Soul Society by Uehara Naraku for experiments.

To be honest...

This is not something that is unacceptable.

As someone who has reached the pinnacle, Orochimaru has experienced the power of a god, even if it meant being manipulated and becoming someone else's tool.

As someone who has experienced the depths of despair, Orochimaru has also experienced what it's like to exist as a remnant soul. Of course, even when he was down on his luck, that guy named Uehara Naraku still didn't let him off the hook, which is truly inhuman...

It's just that this world is alright.

In this world, Orochimaru slowly devoured Hollows to strengthen his own soul, and with the protection of the Akatsuki organization and Uehara Naraku behind him, Orochimaru actually lived a very comfortable life for thousands of years.

If it weren't for the fact that I still need to obey Uehara Naraku's orders...

Orochimaru truly believed that he had returned to his peak era.

One thing Orochimaru did admire was that Uehara Naraku was indeed good to his subordinates; perhaps his heart wasn't as small as Orochimaru had imagined…

Orochimaru is currently in the laboratory. He has just finished a fusion experiment between a Gillian-class Hollow and a White Zetsu, but the experiment failed once again... because the Gillian-class Hollow needs to regain enough sanity to control the White Zetsu's body.

Obviously...

This is very troublesome.

Such a monster definitely cannot be released.

Although its physical strength has indeed been enhanced, without reason, it would become a super monster that slaughters in the Great Hollow Forest.

"Get rid of it... Grimmjow."

Orochimaru glanced at the bizarre monster he had created, frowned slightly, gave a casual order, and left the laboratory.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

A short, light blue-haired Hollow nodded, grinned, and instantly appeared beside the monster, severing its head!

Inside Orochimaru's base hall.

When Orochimaru arrived from the laboratory, Ulquiorra, Koyatai Stark, and the others had been waiting for some time.

"Lord Orochimaru, we've come to see you!"

Lilynette excitedly waved her little fist at Orochimaru, while Ulquiorra and Koyatai Stark bowed their heads somewhat humbly to Orochimaru.

Because of them…

They were all trained by Orochimaru.

No, or rather, it should be Orochimaru who raised them.

Both Ulquiorra and Koyatai Stark were adopted by Orochimaru before they became Arrancar. After they became Arrancar, Orochimaru taught them like a teacher and a father.

therefore…

It's hard for them not to show some respect for Orochimaru.

In a sense, Orochimaru was the true mentor of Hueco Mundo. With Orochimaru's help, more and more Hollows who could take human form appeared in Hueco Mundo, and these Hollows became more and more rational.

Honestly...

Orochimaru is quite good at taking care of children.

These Arrancar were all trained and mentored by him, so they always respected Orochimaru, even though they knew he wasn't a good person...

It's okay.

Anyway, those charlatans aren't exactly good people.

"Hmm? Ulquiorra?"

Orochimaru's lips curled into a strange smile as he asked in a hoarse voice, "What news has come from Soul Society? What orders did Uehara send you...?"

"Yes."

Ulquiorra nodded and said softly, "We encountered Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha. They conveyed Lord Naraku's orders to us: Lord Orochimaru can meet with Lord Aizen soon..."

In fact…

Orochimaru hadn't received any orders in a long time.

Or rather, Orochimaru originally had only one mission: to become a stepping stone for the rise of the Uehara clan. However, he performed well in Hueco Mundo, which gave him a new opportunity.

Upon hearing Aizen's name, Orochimaru's smile deepened, and he couldn't help but lick his lips with his tongue: "Aizen... Sousuke?"

"Yes."

Ulquiorra nodded and said in a deep voice, "Lord Aizen never trusts anyone, so we must find a way to make him trust you even a little..."

"Is that so..."

Orochimaru's smile remained unchanged as he chuckled and said, "Do you remember what I taught you, Ulquiorra? Trust is something that cannot be cultivated between people, just like Uehara Naraku could never truly trust me..."

That's a bit of a guilty conscience of me.

After all, Uehara Naraku truly trusted Orochimaru enough.

No matter which organization it is, you probably can't find a superior like Uehara Naraku who dares to trust his subordinates and lets Orochimaru do whatever he wants.

certainly…

This could also be a form of exile.

Orochimaru looked at Ulquiorra, chuckled, and continued, "But... if we make them think we're indispensable... then trust becomes irrelevant..."

"Yes."

Ulquiorra humbly lowered his head.

Orochimaru smirked and chuckled, "Then let's follow Uehara's plan. When Aizen Sousuke meets me, let him realize that he's about to come into contact with the truth of history!"

"…yes."

Ulquiorra nodded seriously.

While Orochimaru, Ulquiorra, and others were discussing his first meeting with Aizen and how to fabricate a story for themselves, the other protagonist, Aizen Sousuke, was still recovering from his injuries.

At least…

He is currently recovering from his injury.

Soul Society.

Aizen Sousuke has been staying with the medical team to recover from his injuries.

Now, Aizen simply took this opportunity to entrust all the work of the Fifth Division to Uehara Naraku, while he secretly controlled everything in Soul Society.

Because of the attack on Uehara Naraku…

The entire Soul Society became somewhat tense and on edge.

The Central 46 and the Gotei 13 are extremely furious about the incident in which someone dared to attack Uehara Naraku in public. This incident could very well lead to a civil war in Soul Society!

First, they must find the killer!

Based on the descriptions given by Aizen Sousuke, Uehara Naraku, and the members of the Fifth Division, the Central 46 Chambers believe that the person who attacked Uehara Naraku was the Visored from decades ago!

Because Ulquiorra's outfit looks too much like a Hollowfied Shinigami...

At this time, no one had yet discovered that Vasto Lorde-class Hollows could also Arrancar transform into appearances indistinguishable from ordinary humans.

The only Shinigami capable of Hollowfication are the Visoreds from decades ago, or perhaps new recruits secretly developed by the Visoreds…

There is only one person who can make the Grim Reaper become Hollowfied!

That's Kisuke Urahara, who escaped from Soul Society decades ago!

No matter how you look at it, Kisuke Urahara has a possible motive!

Decades ago, Soul Society wanted to execute Kisuke Urahara, but he was rescued by Yoruichi Shihouin, and the two of them escaped Soul Society together with the Visoreds.

According to the analysis of the Central 46, Kisuke Urahara probably wanted to kill Naraku Uehara so that he could use the civil war between the Uehara clan and the Gotei 13 to destroy Soul Society!

After all, they dared to research Hollowfication for the sake of power...

This shows that Kisuke Urahara was a madman!

Given the intricate relationship between Kisuke Urahara and Kabuto Yakushi, it's hard not to suspect that Kisuke Urahara definitely had a motive...

Regardless of whether it was Kisuke Urahara or the Visoreds who did it...

At this critical juncture, it must have been Kisuke Urahara and the Visoreds who did it!

Because after Uehara Naraku was attacked, the Uehara clan urgently needed the title of culprit to prove their clan's strength!

This attack was far too dangerous!

The two bodyguards responsible for protecting Uehara Naraku were lured away, almost leading to Uehara Naraku's death. If Aizen Sousuke hadn't intervened in time, the Gotei 13 might have been highly suspicious!

The entire Shangyuan City has entered a state of alert.

Minato Namikaze and others from the Thirteen Dead Men led the Uehara clan's Death God Legion on patrols to prevent anyone from infiltrating the Uehara clan.

On the other side...

Tobirama Senju, one of the Thirteen Dead Men, rushed to the headquarters of the First Division of the Gotei 13 and began talks with Captain-Commander Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

A...

Talks regarding the attack on the head of the Uehara clan.

"This is a conspiracy targeting the entire Soul Society..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni glanced at Tobirama Senju, who was wearing leather armor, and said in a deep voice, "With Tobirama-sensei's wisdom, he should be able to see very clearly that the murderer's purpose is to incite internal strife in Soul Society..."

"That's certainly true..."

Tobirama Senju nodded with a grim face and said in a deep voice, "However, this incident has aroused the anger of the entire Uehara clan. After all, Naraku has never encountered such a terrible incident before. We have heard that the Central 46 Chambers have found clues about the murderer..."

"I just have some doubts..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned, a ring of wrinkles appearing on his face.

In fact, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was reluctant to believe that Urahara Kisuke was behind this, and since the Visoreds were all Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's subordinates back then, he didn't believe that the captains and vice-captains who had escaped Soul Society would choose to do this...

"For the Uehara clan, mere suspicion is enough."

Tobirama Senju crossed his arms and said softly, "I've heard the culprits are the Visoreds and Kisuke Urahara, who escaped Soul Society decades ago... Let us investigate the rest and uncover the truth!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned, about to refuse Senju Tobirama's suggestion: "This matter should be left to..."

"Lord Yamamoto Shigekuni"

Tobirama Senju looked at Shigekuni Yamamoto before him and continued in a deep voice, "Don't worry, our actions won't overstep the bounds of the Gotei 13. After all, integrating the Uehara clan into Soul Society is the will of this generation's patriarch, and we won't deliberately go against it..."

Seeing that Yamamoto Shigekuni's brow had relaxed slightly, Tobirama Senju offered his true opinion: "We hope that Naraku can personally investigate the whereabouts of the Visoreds and Urahara Kisuke. This would be a good experience for him..."

Seeing that Yamamoto Shigekuni did not directly object, Tobirama Senju continued, "The Uehara clan will send enough people to protect Naraku..."

At this point, Tobirama Senju continued, "Similarly, we hope that the Gotei 13 can send personnel to assist him in the investigation..."

"..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni remained silent, lost in thought.

As for Chojiro, the sagakure lord standing next to him, he had already been trying to give him a meaningful look!

There seems to be no way to refuse such a proposal!

In any case, Tobirama Senju, who was sent by the Uehara clan to negotiate, had already adopted a humble attitude towards the Gotei 13!

"Mr. Tobirama..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni spoke slowly, "Could you tell me why you sent Vice-Captain Uehara Naraku?"

"Because this is to make him face reality!"

Tobirama Senju snorted coldly and said with dissatisfaction, "This is also a trial for Naraku. He has been spoiled since childhood. He lives in a cruel world, but he refuses to face reality. There are many people in this world who want him dead..."

At this point, Tobirama Senju spoke with an air of unquestionable authority: "This was personally decided by my elder brother, Hashirama Senju! This time, we must let him know that if no one is protecting him in secret, there are people in this world who want to kill him. Don't cling to those naive ideas of the past... that will eventually lead to the demise of the entire Uehara clan!"

"..."

Yamamoto Genryusai remained silent for a long time.

The old man slowly shook his head and said, "Vice-Captain Naraku is just somewhat kind; we all know he's not inherently bad..."

"..."

This time, it was Tobirama Senju's turn to remain silent.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni didn't look at Senju Tobirama's expression and continued softly, "Alright, let's follow Tobirama-sensei's suggestion. The Gotei 13 will arrange the personnel to assist him..."

There aren't many people in the entire Gotei 13 who can assist Uehara Naraku.

First, sending a captain-level Shinigami to assist Uehara Naraku would be overstepping their bounds, and finding a suitable vice-captain would be difficult...

after all…

This time, they're going to find the Masked Legion, those who were captains and vice-captains decades ago; they can't afford to fall too far behind in terms of combat strength...

Let's count how many people are being blamed for this chapter.

(End of this chapter)