Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 646 What are you thinking? Why are you thinking of escaping? A giant Buddha is blocking the way!

"How is that possible..."

Yoruichi Shihouin stared at Minato Namikaze, who had escaped, with a grim expression. She had meticulously set up multiple traps at the beginning of the battle, with the ultimate goal of using sealing techniques to seal Minato Namikaze when she was lured to attack her!

How come this guy is also skilled in sealing techniques?

No, this doesn't seem so surprising...

As the seventh seat of the Uehara clan, how could Minato Namikaze only have so few tricks? The Uehara clan, which has existed in the Soul Society for thousands of years, must have a number of secret techniques that are no less than those of the Shihouin clan!

Yoruichi Shihouin flipped through her hand and produced more sheets of white paper, which she then tossed out in a flurry, floating around her and confining the surrounding space!

This is to guard against Minato Namikaze's sneak attack!

After a few seconds of sealing off the space with a sealing technique, Yoruichi Shihouin clenched her fists tightly, slowly grinned, and chuckled softly, "Looks like it really comes down to fighting for my life now..."

Yes.

We really have to give it our all!

If her previous tricks didn't work on Minato Namikaze, she would have no choice but to use her own strength to stop him!

"Instant coax..."

Yoruichi Shihouin's lips curled into a wicked smile, and a burst of spiritual pressure erupted from her body once again, with lightning continuously emerging from her body like splashes of water!

next moment…

A low growl came from her mouth!

"Thunder Beast Battle Form!"

In an instant, lightning enveloped Yoruichi Shihouin's body!

At that moment, her palms gradually changed. The lightning formed from her spiritual pressure slowly covered her palms, gradually forming a pair of lightning cat claws...

At the same time…

A pair of cat ears formed from lightning slowly grew on the top of this woman's head, and even a lively lightning tail grew on her pert buttocks!

At first glance, under the influence of lightning, Yoruichi Shihouin has transformed into a half-human, half-beast form, appearing exceptionally charming and adorable…

this moment…

She really did become a catwoman, just as she wanted to!

This form has a very beautiful name: Shunlong Black Cat Battle Princess!

Under these disadvantageous circumstances, Yoruichi Shihouin's transformation into the Black Cat Battle Princess was not merely for cuteness; her spiritual pressure was also constantly fluctuating, appearing somewhat unpredictable, though it was obvious to everyone...

In that delicate body…

Just how powerful is it that's hidden?

Minato Namikaze watched Yoruichi Shihouin in her black cat battle princess form, and he could sense just how fast the woman in this state could unleash her speed!

Minato Namikaze slowly tightened his grip on his sword, Shinobi Love, his expression gradually becoming serious. He softly praised, "It seems Yoruichi-san is training very diligently. Perhaps a very interesting battle will take place today..."

"Yeah?"

Yoruichi Shihouin's body seemed to transform into lightning, suddenly shooting towards Minato Namikaze, her face even showing a hint of uncontrollable madness: "Then let's see... if you can make my body even more excited today!"

Minato Namikaze's figure transformed into a golden light and rushed towards them!

Golden flashes and blue lightning intertwined in an instant, the two figures flashing and shifting, making it impossible to discern the details of their battle...

This is the most troublesome part!

Whether it's Minato Namikaze, known as the Yellow Flash, or Yoruichi Shihouin, known as the God of Instantaneous Movement, it's impossible to know whether to continue fighting or retreat...

At least for now, not many people present can tell whether Yoruichi Shihouin or Minato Namikaze is stronger...

As Yoruichi Shihouin and Minato Namikaze clashed, a hint of worry flashed in Kisuke Urahara's eyes, but he still smiled slightly.

Just as Urahara Kisuke was smiling, his voice quietly reached the ears of Hirako Shinji and the others: "Hirako, we need to prepare to retreat..."

"Huh? Ah?"

A look of confusion flashed across Hirako Shinji's face.

They haven't even officially faced off yet!

Are we going to retreat now? Right now, including Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara, they have at least ten captain-level Shinigami!

Besides Minato Namikaze, the other two are Isshin Shiba and Rangiku Matsumoto, and perhaps Uehara Naraku, who has just been promoted to the vice-captain of the fifth division... In terms of top-tier combat power alone, they should be able to crush the enemy, right?

Kisuke Urahara slowly shook his head, offering no further explanation, but his voice, enveloped in spiritual pressure, reached Shinji Hirako's ears: "Leave here... Now is not the time to clash with them!"

"Tch...it doesn't look that great at all..."

Hirako Shinji pursed his lips, waved his arm to summon the masked Shinigami, and prepared to lead his subordinates away.

But the next moment, Hirako Shinji asked with some curiosity, "Wait... if we leave, what about the two of you?"

"Of course, we should have a good talk with our friends!"

Kisuke Urahara chuckled, picked up his cane, pointed at Isshin Shiba, and said with a smile, "Captain Isshin, while they're still fighting, do you have time to chat?"

"Um?"

Shiba Isshin looked slightly surprised.

However, as the captain of the 10th Division of the Gotei 13, Isshin Shiba wasn't particularly willing to fight the Visoreds...

The next moment, Shiba Isshin looked at Urahara Kisuke and slowly nodded, a bright smile slowly spreading across his face. He said softly, "Alright, speaking of which..."

"Senior Isshin".

Uehara Naraku interrupted Shiba Isshin, slowly tightening his grip on the golden Ame no Kumo sword in his hand, and said in a deep voice, "Be careful... I've heard that Urahara Kisuke was once the most cunning person in the entire Soul Society..."

At this point, Uehara Naraku's expression turned slightly serious, and he continued in a low voice, "Urahara Kisuke is the one who framed Captain Aizen. I've even heard that Urahara Kisuke's teacher, Yakushi Kabuto, was once manipulated by him..."

"..."

Kisuke Urahara's expression immediately became subtle.

Isn't it a bit inappropriate to mention Kabuto Yakushi in this situation?

After all, Kisuke Urahara knew he had let Kabuto, the Pharmacist who had always trained him, down... Fortunately... fortunately, he was thick-skinned.

What is embarrassment to Kisuke Urahara?

"Ha, young master, you know quite a lot..."

Kisuke Urahara adjusted the brim of his hat, and couldn't help but chuckle softly, saying, "Well, it's true that I let Kabuto-sensei down when he didn't obey his orders... but I certainly didn't frame that Aizen Sousuke guy..."

As he said this, a hint of darkness appeared in Urahara's eyes, and his voice even carried a touch of helplessness: "Quite the opposite... I should be the victim... Aizen Sousuke framed me using his methods..."

This captain-level Grim Reaper has been living in seclusion in the mortal world...

No, or rather, he's definitely a Death God of the Super Captain level!

The moment Aizen Sousuke was mentioned, Kisuke Urahara's spiritual pressure surged towards Naraku Uehara like a tidal wave, attempting to use his overwhelming spiritual pressure to bully the newcomer...

Isn't that a bit inhumane?

"Little master..."

Kisuke Urahara raised his cane and pointed it at Uehara, watching the young head of the family who was tense under his spiritual pressure. He smiled and continued, "The truth is often hidden in the abyss. Don't be fooled by hypocritical faces..."

"Don't slander Captain Aizen in front of me."

Uehara Naraku frowned, brandishing his golden lightsaber at Urahara Kisuke, and said in a deep voice, "Former 12th Division Captain Urahara Kisuke, we have already investigated everything that happened to you..."

Urahara couldn't help but chuckle softly, then looked at Uehara Naraku and slowly said, "Young Master, aside from those directly involved, it seems there's no one qualified to prove that what you've uncovered is the truth, right?"

"..."

Uehara Naraku frowned, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

At this moment, he seemed to have been persuaded by Kisuke Urahara. After all, theoretically speaking, when the Hollowfication incident occurred, only Kisuke Urahara and the Visoreds would have known about it.

"..."

Kisuke Urahara's lips curled into a smile.

Just as rumored in Soul Society, this young head of the Uehara clan is very kind-hearted, which means he is not so difficult to persuade...

As long as we continue to take advantage of his kindness...

Although he was very embarrassed, Kisuke Urahara couldn't find a better solution!

Because Urahara knew very well that the battle between Yoruichi Shihouin and Minato Namikaze was not going smoothly; she was just buying time for Kisuke Urahara to communicate with Isshin Shiba and Naraku Uehara!

This is a time you absolutely cannot miss!

Thinking of this, Kisuke Urahara's lips curled into a smile again, and he continued with a light laugh, "If the young master has checked the Visored's files, he should know that they seem to have never done anything wrong all these years, right? Even after being banished from Soul Society, they still uphold the justice of the Shinigami and maintain peace in the human world..."

"yes…"

Uehara Naraku's hesitation deepened.

Theoretically speaking, that makes sense. The Visoreds have always lived a very peaceful life in the real world and have never caused any major trouble.

This kind of information…

It's found throughout the entire Seireitei.

Looking at Uehara Naraku's unpredictable expression, Urahara smiled and continued, "Then don't you think there are many suspicious things here?"

According to you, the so-called Masked Reaper's real purpose before assassinating Aizen Sousuke was to assassinate the young head of the family...

"And we now have ten captain-level Shinigami, yet they're here talking calmly, not even planning to start any kind of online battle, just wanting to find out the truth..."

"…yes."

Uehara Naraku's hesitation deepened.

This is indeed hard to refute; in terms of sheer numbers, the Masked Army actually has a significant advantage.

"Looks like we can talk a little longer..."

As Urahara observed Uehara Naraku's expression, his smile deepened.

Just as Urahara was speaking, he subtly raised his finger behind his back, making a gesture towards Hirako Shinji and the others, signaling them to leave immediately!

The masked Grim Reapers were somewhat resentful, but they owed Urahara Kisuke a debt of gratitude for saving their lives many years ago, and they didn't want to go against his wishes at this time...

"Tsk, what a hassle..."

Shinji Hirako glanced at Yoruichi Shihouin and Minato Namikaze, who were locked in fierce combat, and a hint of regret flashed across his face. He then led the Visoreds and fled frantically into the distance!

On the other side...

Uehara Naraku was standing opposite Urahara Kisuke, about to speak up for Aizen Sousuke, when he suddenly saw the Visoreds fleeing rapidly into the distance!

I've been tricked...

Is Kisuke Urahara trying to stall them so the Visoreds can leave first? Is this guy really that confident in his own power?

No, or rather, was he sure the Masked Army could escape?

"As expected, you're too cunning..."

Uehara Naraku frowned, looking at Urahara Kisuke with a hint of displeasure. He said in a deep voice, "Isshin-senpai, I'll trouble you to pursue the Visoreds and capture them!"

"Ah, I got it..."

Shiba Isshin rubbed his forehead, looking at Uehara Naraku who was being manipulated by Urahara Kisuke with words, and sighed softly, "How...cunning. Let's go, Rangiku, let's go after Hirako and the others!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Matsumoto Rangiku nodded hastily.

Although they only talked a good game...

In reality, Shiba Isshin didn't have much of a serious mindset.

Even the current captain of the 10th Division lightly patted his forehead to show his annoyance before hurriedly leading the 10th Division in pursuit of the Masked Reaper!

Shiba is determined to catch up with the speed...

It's really a bit beneath his status...

In fact, it would have been better if the Visored's Shinigami had escaped from here; at least Shiba no longer had to violate his own principles of justice by capturing them...

after all…

The Visoreds were all once key members of the Gotei 13.

These Visoreds were banished for their Hollowfication and have always been a taboo subject in the Gotei 13, with many captains showing them leniency...

That's why.

Only then can the masked Grim Reapers hide in the mortal world.

Of course, Shiba Isshin also wanted to take this opportunity to find out first whether it was actually the Visoreds who wanted to assassinate Uehara Naraku and thus accidentally injured Aizen Sousuke...

After all, this charge was originally fabricated by the Central 46 to appease the Uehara clan, who simply shifted the blame onto the Visoreds.

"Hmm? They've finally left?"

Kisuke Urahara glanced at Isshin Shiba, who was on his way to pursue him.

Urahara didn't stop Isshin Shiba and the 10th Division, and he didn't seem to care about Isshin's pursuit of the Visoreds. His original plan was for Shinji Hirako and the others to distract some people...

Just as Shiba Isshin knew, Urahara Kisuke was also fully aware of the whole story. The capture of the Visoreds was merely a way for the Seireitei to give the Uehara clan an explanation.

Therefore, the best way to clear the Visoreds of suspicion in assassinating Uehara Naraku is to persuade the Uehara clan to temporarily drop the investigation...

It's not appropriate for Shinji Hirako, Isshin Shiba, and others to be present at this time.

"What is the young master thinking about?"

After Hirako Shinji, Shiba Isshin, and the others left, Urahara Kisuke smiled and looked at Uehara Naraku: "Don't worry about them. Now, is there anything you want to ask?"

Urahara wanted to lure Uehara Naraku into saying some things he doubted, and then gradually provide evidence for Uehara Naraku, which would make it easier to gain the trust of this young head of the family.

"Um…"

Uehara Naraku slowly nodded, a hint of confusion flashing across his face: "I don't care what you're trying to say, I'm just concerned about why they ran away..."

"Um?"

A look of confusion flashed across Kisuke Urahara's face.

Just as he was about to give a reason, a look of pity flashed across Uehara Naraku's face. He whispered, "Many people have been keeping it from me. I've always known that Hashirama-san and Tobirama-san will be protecting me in secret this time. They never show mercy to any enemy who might harm me. I don't want to hurt anyone..."

"..."

Just as Kisuke Urahara's expression turned slightly strange, the earth suddenly trembled violently, and a powerful voice entered their ears!

"Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!"

After this earth-shattering roar, a powerful spiritual pressure instantly swept over the small town. The strength of this spiritual pressure was so great that it made people tremble with fear!

Both Kisuke Urahara and Naraku Uehara couldn't help but look in the direction of the burst of spiritual pressure. There, a huge wooden Buddha statue had appeared out of nowhere, blocking the Visoreds from escaping!

Within Urahara Kisuke's sight...

The wooden Buddha statue raised its hand and slammed down punch after punch!

The wooden Buddha statue slammed its palms into the Grim Reapers of the Masked Army, sending those who had just escaped flying back in droves!

(End of this chapter)