Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 675 Byakuya Kuchiki Remains in the Present World

Kuchiki Byakuya was arranged in a very clear way.

Uehara Naraku didn't actually dislike Kuchiki Byakuya, the Shinigami captain who had a somewhat ascetic appearance and personality. In fact, he once had a good impression of Kuchiki Byakuya.

The problem is that Byakuya Kuchiki often habitually tells others that the previous heads of the Uehara clan were actually narrow-minded or something like that…

Talking badly about someone behind their back...

Is this something a Grim Reaper captain should do?

Uehara Naraku has only sealed Kuchiki Byakuya's spiritual power and Zanpakuto, allowing him to experience the life of an ordinary person, which can already be considered quite lenient.

"Hey, Uehara!"

Renji Abarai hurried forward, gripping his Zanpakuto and blocking Naraku Uehara's path, explaining, "We're here on orders to capture Rukia..."

At this point, Renji Abarai's gaze fell on the now-recovered Ichigo Kurosaki, and he continued to explain, "It's just that this guy and his companions tried to stop us, so the captain had to take action against him..."

This reason is sufficient to appease anyone.

If Kuchiki Byakuya hadn't been so aloof, and instead explained his reasons as if reporting directly to a superior, Uehara Naraku wouldn't have needed to intervene.

No, it should be said that Renji Abarai explained too late. As a vice-captain, he was the one who should have explained in this conflict!

after all…

Uehara Naraku and Kuchiki Byakuya were both captains of the Gotei 13, so they should be of equal rank. Given Kuchiki Byakuya's proud personality, he naturally needed someone to explain things to him.

Unfortunately, Renji Abarai didn't have that kind of brain.

To be precise, Renji Abarai considered Naraku Uehara to be his classmate and friend, and he wasn't used to explaining it like that; now that his captain has been sealed away, Renji Abarai is finally starting to explain the reason.

"is that so?"

Uehara Naraku frowned slightly, his gaze shifting slightly past Kuchiki Rukia before landing on Kurosaki Ichigo. He spoke softly, "Human boy, do you have anything to say in your defense?"

"what?"

Kurosaki Ichigo was surprised for a second.

Ichigo Kurosaki was unaware of the identity of the person in front of him.

Just as Ichigo Kurosaki scratched his head, about to speak, Rukia Kuchiki stepped in front of him nervously and said first, "Captain Naraku, none of this has anything to do with Ichigo... It's my own fault!"

"Hey, Rukia, I..."

"Shut up!"

Rukia Kuchiki interrupted Ichigo Kurosaki, continuing in a deep voice, "My older brother and Renji are just here to carry out their mission... it has nothing to do with them..."

Ichigo, you idiot!

This is definitely not the time for him to interrupt!

"Did I do something wrong?"

There seemed to be some shame in Uehara Naraku's eyes.

"It's alright."

Kuchiki Byakuya glanced at Uehara Naraku, his expression remaining calm: "Just break the seal."

Uehara Naraku frowned slightly, and with a hint of apology on his face, he walked towards Kuchiki Byakuya, as if he wanted to go over and break Kuchiki Byakuya's seal.

However, at this very moment...

A spacetime vortex appeared, and two figures appeared beside Uehara Naraku: Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito.

Uchiha Itachi suddenly grabbed Uehara Naraku's arm, stopping him: "Lord Naraku, please remember your place. How can you bow down to the head of the Kuchiki clan..."

"Um?"

"Your identity."

Obito Uchiha stood beside Itachi Uchiha and said coldly, "As the head of the Uehara clan, this is not something you should be doing!"

These two people…

He always appears when Uehara Naraku is weak!

Just as Uehara Naraku apologized and broke Kuchiki Byakuya's seal, the two of them suddenly jumped out!

"Kuchiki Byakuya is guilty."

Itachi Uchiha's gaze fell upon Byakuya Kuchiki, a flash of red light appearing and disappearing in an instant: "As the head of the Kuchiki clan, you have not been respectful enough to Lord Naraku..."

Uchiha Itachi stared coldly at Kuchiki Byakuya and continued in a deep voice, "Tolerance is merely a gift from Lord Naraku... I hope Lord Byakuya remembers that your primary identity is that of the head of the Uehara clan, who are also nobles!"

"..."

What kind of reason is that?!

On the surface, the Uehara clan and the four noble clans should be of equal status. The four noble clans have only slightly backed down because of the Uehara clan's strength, but that is no reason for the Uehara clan to bully others!

According to the agreement between the Seireitei and the Uehara clan, only attacking Uehara Naraku would be considered a breach of the agreement, right? How dare Uchiha Itachi bully others like this!

This time, Uehara Naraku took the initiative to attack without distinguishing right from wrong!

Uchiha Itachi, the Deadpool Executive Officer, just because their clan leader Uehara Naraku wanted to apologize, he popped up and tried to find some excuse to save face.

This is just too much!

Everyone present looked rather grim. Kurosaki Ichigo's expression grew increasingly surprised as he curiously looked him up and down in everyone's eyes.

Especially when it happened to Uehara Naraku…

This guy named Uehara Naraku seems to be in a bit of trouble!

"A small punishment serves as a warning."

Obito Uchiha's voice was somewhat hoarse, but his cold tone sounded like a pronouncement: "I will seal the Kuchiki clan head's spiritual power for a month, allowing him to live in the mortal world and experience the life of an ordinary human as punishment for the Kuchiki clan... I think the Kuchiki clan head will accept this, won't he?"

"etc…"

Uehara Naraku looked somewhat surprised and was about to speak to stop him: "Byakuya-senpai is also a captain of the Gotei 13..."

I accept.

Kuchiki Byakuya calmly lowered his head.

Sometimes, as the head of the Kuchiki clan, he should absolutely not bow his head; other times, as the head of the Kuchiki clan, he must bow his head.

Although it seems somewhat humiliating…

Kuchiki Byakuya had already understood Obito Uchiha's implied meaning: if he did not back down, the Kuchiki clan might face an attack from the Uehara clan!

This is an undeserved disaster!

"That would be perfect."

Beneath Obito Uchiha's tiger-striped mask, his voice gradually became clearer.

to be honest…

Although Obito Uchiha looked very imposing...

However, Obito Uchiha still felt like cursing.

He was probably already clear about his identity; whenever Uehara Naraku wanted to play the good guy, he would have him and Uchiha Itachi play the bad guy...

Can't this guy do something decent?

It's fortunate that the two of them were just passing through this world... If they were in the ninja world, who could bear to be burdened with so many unjust accusations?

certainly…

Obito Uchiha had already experienced something like this.

"let's go!"

Obito Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha vanished from their original positions as their figures transformed into a space-time vortex. Their appearance seemed to be solely for the purpose of putting pressure on Byakuya Kuchiki.

This is...

It's a bit bullying.

Kuchiki Byakuya, who had just been coerced by the Uehara clan's death squad leader, remained expressionless, showing no sign of humiliation whatsoever.

The ever-aloof Shinigami captain merely glanced at everyone present and softly ordered, "Renji, take Rukia back for questioning..."

"Captain, what about you?"

"I want to stay in this world for a while."

"but…"

"No buts, I've already agreed."

Kuchiki Byakuya coldly interrupted Abarai Renji, his gaze falling on Uehara Naraku before slowly shifting away.

Renji Abarai had no choice but to leave first with Rukia Kuchiki.

Before leaving, Renji Abarai entrusted a task to Naraku Uehara, hoping that he could help protect Byakuya Kuchiki during his inspection of the human world.

Although the thirteen members of the Uehara clan don't seem like good people, Uehara Naraku is someone Renji Abarai finds quite reliable.

Uehara Naraku seemed to feel somewhat guilty, so he naturally wouldn't refuse Abarai Renji's request. He seemed to genuinely intend to stay in the human world with Kuchiki Byakuya to protect his safety.

Only four people remained at the scene.

Uehara Naraku, Kuchiki Byakuya whose spiritual power was sealed, Kurosaki Ichigo, and the severely injured Quincy Ishida Uryu.

Kuchiki Byakuya did not linger.

Even though he lost his spiritual power, he did not lose his integrity. He left without saying anything more, seemingly unconcerned about whether Uehara Naraku would protect him.

"Ichigo Kurosaki"

Kurosaki Ichigo approached Uehara Naraku first and earnestly thanked him, "I am Kurosaki Ichigo. Thank you for saving me just now..."

"You're welcome."

Uehara Naraku narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a gentle smile: "I am Uehara Naraku, a Shinigami from the Gotei 13... I might be staying in the human world this month. If I encounter any trouble, please take care of me, Ichigo-san."

"Oh, you're too kind..."

This was the first time Ichigo Kurosaki had ever met such a kind Shinigami. Even compared to Rukia Kuchiki, Naraku Uehara's attitude seemed more friendly than he had imagined.

Especially…

This guy's identity seems to be extraordinary. Even Kuchiki Byakuya, who just seriously injured him, doesn't seem willing to provoke Hara Naraku!

This person's identity...

We need to find someone to ask around!

This guy doesn't seem easy to mess with, either in terms of strength or status. He's even more troublesome than Byakuya Kuchiki!

fortunately.

Although Rukia Kuchiki left, she allowed Ichigo Kurosaki to meet many people, including Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin, who were living in seclusion and stationed in the human world!

Whether it's to regain his Shinigami powers or to find a way to rescue Rukia, Ichigo Kurosaki happens to need to contact Kisuke Urahara...

Ichigo Kurosaki was unaware of this.

Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin were hiding nearby.

Only after Kuchiki Byakuya had left Uehara Naraku's sight did Yoruichi Shihouin appear before him, her face full of a mocking smile: "Hmm, let me guess, what is it that you want to use this opportunity to stay in the human world...? To save your sister?"

"Is it you?"

A cold glint flashed in Kuchiki Byakuya's eyes as he called out Yoruichi Shihouin's nickname: "Cat Demon, I don't understand what you mean."

(End of this chapter)