Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 673 Is your elder brother of a very noble status?

The present world.

Two months later.

An ordinary high school in Karakura Town.

An orange-haired boy twirled his pen listlessly, gazing idly at the sky outside the window. Compared to the past, he seemed a little more thoughtful.

It was Ichigo Kurosaki.

Over the past two months, Ichigo Kurosaki's worldview has undergone a massive upheaval. He came into contact with a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki, obtained Shinigami powers, and became a substitute Shinigami, accepting the responsibility of strangling Hollows and protecting the human world.

To be honest, Ichigo Kurosaki feels pretty good.

At least I don't have to live in a daze like before.

Recently, Ichigo Kurosaki has come into contact with the strange Quincy Uryu Ishida, a very stubborn yet arrogant guy. After the two of them worked together to defeat a Gillian Hollow, their relationship improved considerably.

In retrospect, although becoming a Shinigami brought some ups and downs to his life, it became more interesting than before, and Ichigo Kurosaki gradually accepted his identity as a Shinigami.

The only problem is…

Rukia Kuchiki's emotions have been a bit off lately. She's not as cheerful as she used to be, and she often likes to space out by herself. She also occasionally makes some old-fashioned remarks, which makes Ichigo Kurosaki feel a little uncomfortable.

"Good afternoon, Ichigo-kun!"

A lively girl suddenly appeared next to Ichigo Kurosaki, startling him so much that he frantically grabbed the pen in his hand, and a sweet smile came into his view.

"Ah, Inoue, don't always do it so suddenly!"

Ichigo Kurosaki couldn't help but shake his head, feeling slightly relieved. Since becoming a Shinigami, his mental state had clearly been somewhat tense.

This girl is Orihime Inoue, a friend of Ichigo Kurosaki.

Similarly, he was one of the people who knew Ichigo Kurosaki's true identity.

Orihime Inoue scratched the back of her head and asked with a grin, "Rukia-san isn't here today? She seems to be taking a lot of days off lately! Shall we go visit her after school?"

"Um…"

Ichigo Kurosaki nodded nonchalantly, then quickly shook his head: "Hmm, is it really necessary? Rukia doesn't seem to like being bothered... I'll be going now!"

How could anyone possibly allow someone to visit Rukia!

Rukia Kuchiki is living in his closet now!

However, Rukia Kuchiki's condition has indeed been a bit off lately. Ichigo Kurosaki frowned, said goodbye to Orihime Inoue, and left the school.

Empty Town.

The Kurosaki family home.

Rukia Kuchiki sat in Ichigo Kurosaki's room, her face grave as she finished writing a secret letter. She left the letter on the table and then left the place where she had lived for two months.

This cannot continue.

Since she shared her Shinigami powers with Ichigo Kurosaki, she has violated the rules of the Shinigami, which is something that the Seireitei and the Gotei 13 absolutely cannot allow to be violated.

and…

Rukia Kuchiki met the other Shinigami.

The fact that she shared her Shinigami powers with Ichigo Kurosaki has been exposed, and the Gotei 13 will probably send someone to deal with it soon... Once this news spreads throughout Soul Society, her strict and almost flawless older brother, Byakuya Kuchiki, will definitely punish her, right?

The family tradition of the Kuchiki clan…

We will absolutely not tolerate such a disgraceful person!

Especially since she had been raised with a strict upbringing by Byakuya Kuchiki, Rukia knew very well what her adoptive brother was capable of…

Kuchiki Byakuya wouldn't even spare his own sister, so how could he possibly let Kurosaki Ichigo off the hook? He'd have to eliminate his sister's shameful past...

Ichigo Kurosaki is in danger!

Rukia Kuchiki has actually been having a very pleasant time lately.

Compared to the complex environment of Soul Society and the strict upbringing of the Kuchiki clan, the time Rukia Kuchiki spent at Ichigo Kurosaki's house was undoubtedly the most relaxing time for her.

Of course, Rukia Kuchiki didn't know that Ichigo Kurosaki was the son of Isshin Kurosaki, the former captain of the 10th Division, which might have made her feel a little more at ease.

Unfortunately, Rukia Kuchiki joined the company too late.

By the time Rukia Kuchiki joined the squad, the captain of the 10th Division had been replaced by Toshiro Hitsugaya, and the former captain had long since retired to the human world.

Night gradually fell.

"Fine, let's leave it at that!"

Rukia Kuchiki left the letter on the table and quietly left Ichigo Kurosaki's house. She was heading to Karakura Town and the entrance to Soul Society to await the messenger from Seireitei who would summon her.

However, when Rukia Kuchiki encountered the Seireitei's messengers who had come to arrest her at the entrance, her expression couldn't help but turn somewhat unpleasant...

Because the first person she saw was Renji Abarai, her childhood friend from the orphanage, who was also the vice-captain of the Sixth Division!

And beside Renji Abarai...

Standing there was a man exuding an air of nobility.

Byakuya Kuchiki…

I personally arrived in the real world!

Ever since Rukia Kuchiki secretly shared the power of the Shinigami with humans in the human world, the news has reached the Seireitei. Byakuya Kuchiki didn't need the Central 46's coordination at all; he personally applied to come to the human world to capture his sister!

Byakuya Kuchiki's arrival was naturally to investigate the specific situation in the present world and see if he could help Rukia get away with her crime. He didn't want such a matter to fall into the hands of others!

"Ha, Rukia, you actually did it?"

Renji Abarai, carrying his Zanpakuto, landed in front of Rukia Kuchiki, a mocking sneer flashing across his face: "I don't need to tell you how serious the consequences of sharing the power of a Shinigami with humans are, do I?"

"I know…"

Rukia Kuchiki had no intention of arguing with Renji Abarai, and because Byakuya Kuchiki was present, she didn't dare to talk back at all.

"..."

Kuchiki Byakuya slowly opened his eyes, a wisp of cherry blossom petal swirling around him, highlighting his otherworldly and refined appearance.

A hint of coldness flashed in the eyes of the man, who always paid great attention to his appearance, as he asked in a cold voice, "Where... is that human?"

The air seemed to have dropped a few degrees.

A chill ran through Rukia Kuchiki's heart. Anyone could sense the coldness emanating from Byakuya Kuchiki; this usually composed man was angry!

"..."

Rukia Kuchiki turned her head slightly, recalling the moments she had spent with Ichigo Kurosaki during this time, and slowly shook her head, saying, "This has nothing to do with him..."

This is the first time Rukia Kuchiki has disobeyed Byakuya Kuchiki.

The next moment, Byakuya Kuchiki's chill intensified. He instantly appeared in front of Rukia Kuchiki, his icy gaze falling on the girl: "Are you saying that this happened willingly?"

"…yes."

"Let's go then!"

Byakuya Kuchiki's eyes slowly narrowed.

Just as they were about to leave, a black blade of light and a blue arrow flew towards them. Someone had arrived!

It was Kurosaki Ichigo, who noticed something was wrong after returning home, and Ishida Uryu, the Quincy who came to stop them, who had long regarded Kuchiki Rukia, who had helped them understand the world, as their comrade!

Unfortunately…

Ichigo Kurosaki, who had just gained the power of a Shinigami, and a young Quincy were no match for Renji Abarai and Byakuya Kuchiki!

These two young guys…

Before he could even see what Kuchiki Byakuya was doing, he was completely defeated by Kuchiki Byakuya and almost killed by him!

In this battle where the odds were stacked against them...

Byakuya Kuchiki easily defeated the two, directly destroying the spiritual power that Rukia Kuchiki had shared with Ichigo Kurosaki with a single strike, even putting Ichigo Kurosaki on the verge of death!

"This human..."

Byakuya Kuchiki narrowed his eyes slightly, ignoring the dying Ichigo Kurosaki, and instead focused his gaze on his younger sister, Rukia Kuchiki, saying softly, "Your spiritual power shouldn't exist..."

Kuchiki Byakuya shook his head to himself and calmly continued, "Never mind, I've already destroyed his spiritual power. He's dead. Let's go..."

"Big brother..."

Rukia Kuchiki slowly clenched her fist.

This was something Rukia Kuchiki never imagined would happen!

Ichigo Kurosaki was killed by Byakuya Kuchiki... simply because he was implicated by her... This is something Rukia Kuchiki can never forgive herself for!

Just as Rukia Kuchiki gritted her teeth, wanting to say that she would stay and live and die with Ichigo Kurosaki, Ichigo Kurosaki, who was on the verge of death, suddenly and inexplicably revived!

Even though he had collapsed to the ground and lost his spiritual power, Ichigo Kurosaki's hand still shot out and grabbed Byakuya Kuchiki's trouser leg tightly: "Hey, if you want to take Rukia away, at least make sure I've stopped breathing..."

This guy's vitality...

They are incredibly resilient!

Despite being stabbed in a vital spot by Byakuya Kuchiki, he was able to survive and even maintain a clear mind!

only…

For Kuchiki Byakuya, the noble patriarch with a penchant for cleanliness, grabbing his trouser leg was undoubtedly an offense, especially since Kuchiki Rukia, who knew her brother well, suddenly changed her expression!

Kurosaki Ichigo, that idiot…

He will definitely be killed by his enraged older brother!

If we don't stop Ichigo Kurosaki, even if he somehow comes back to life, he won't be able to live for another minute!

next moment…

Rukia Kuchiki suddenly appeared beside Ichigo Kurosaki, kicking away his hand that was tightly gripping Byakuya Kuchiki, and said through gritted teeth, "You mere human! Who gave you the right to offend Big Brother..."

"Rukia..."

A look of confusion immediately crossed Kurosaki Ichigo's face.

The entire street fell silent.

Rukia Kuchiki slowly lowered her head, a suppressed pain escaping her throat: "Ichigo Kurosaki... recognize your place! You're just an ordinary human..."

Rukia Kuchiki covered her eyes with her hands, remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Byakuya Kuchiki: "Brother... I'm awake now... He's just a human... Let's leave him here and let him die in agony... Let's go, brother, back to Soul Society..."

"..."

Kuchiki Byakuya fell silent.

The next moment, the noble patriarch slowly nodded. How could Rukia's little scheme escape his notice?

However, Kuchiki Byakuya, as Rukia's older brother, did not refuse her request and cause her distress. Besides, based on Kuchiki Byakuya's own judgment, Kurosaki Ichigo, who had been stabbed in a vital spot by his Zanpakuto, could not possibly live for long...

Da da da…

Da da da da…

Suddenly, footsteps echoed down the street.

A figure slowly emerged from the darkness, and a gentle voice reached everyone's ears: "Well said... this little fellow is merely a human..."

"How come I didn't know the True Spiritual Arts Academy had such arrogant students? It's only been a little over two months since I last saw you, Rukia, how did you become like this?"

"Um?"

Byakuya Kuchiki frowned slightly.

He had already recognized whose voice it was!

Whether in the past or present, every identity this guy has is a problem, especially his identity, which even Kuchiki Byakuya has to take seriously... The identity of the head of the Kuchiki clan is nothing in front of him!

of course.

There were also friends of the person who came.

Renji Abarai instantly recognized the voice, a strange look flashing across his face as he couldn't help but look in the direction of the newcomer: "Hey, Naraku Uehara, what are you doing here?"

They were old classmates!

Renji Abarai was completely at ease!

Of course, Renji Abarai did not expect that Uehara Naraku's appearance in front of them this time was actually meant to cause them real trouble!

"It just so happens that I've come to inspect the present world."

Uehara Naraku appeared under the streetlight, wearing a white captain's uniform, his face etched with deep sorrow: "I just never imagined that Kuchiki Byakuya-senpai would intend to kill humans in the mortal world..."

Uehara Naraku looked up at Kuchiki Byakuya and calmly continued, "Please tell me, Kuchiki Byakuya-senpai... what's the difference between you and those Hollows that invade the human world?"

"..."

Kuchiki Byakuya's brows furrowed even more.

To be honest, he didn't usually dislike Uehara Naraku, but he always looked down on this somewhat wasteful head of a wealthy family.

Within the Seireitei, almost every Shinigami is well aware that Uehara Naraku is known for his kindness and ruthlessness, and treats everyone with utmost respect.

Death killing a human is no big deal...

After all, the battle between Shinigami and Hollows can't always be without problems. Human life and death are not a problem in the eyes of Shinigami. After a human body dies, the soul will definitely go to the Soul Society and live in another way.

however…

This kind of thing is openly prohibited.

In private, however, Shinigami (Death Gods) rarely care about the lives of humans, especially someone like Byakuya Kuchiki. Killing a human, or even a Shinigami, wouldn't cause any trouble...

All of this is based on the premise that no one will investigate!

The Central 46 will certainly not pursue the matter of Byakuya Kuchiki, the head of a noble family, and the other members of the Gotei 13 will certainly not care about such a thing...

The only one who would care is probably Uehara Naraku right in front of him.

Unfortunately, from any perspective, Uehara Naraku's dual identity as the captain of the Fifth Division and the head of the Uehara clan gives him the right to challenge Kuchiki Byakuya.

"Rukia-san..."

Uehara Naraku glanced at Kuchiki Rukia, whose expression was complex, and his expression gradually became serious: "I heard that. Rukia-san sounded a bit arrogant when she talked about her brother... What do humans mean to you?"

After saying that, Uehara Naraku's gaze fell on Kuchiki Byakuya: "Rukia-kun, then please tell me, is your older brother... of a very noble status?"

(End of this chapter)