Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 678 Uehara's Zanpakuto, Mirage... The Genius Aizen Sousuke!

Who would have thought…

Aizen Sousuke had already infiltrated the cell!

When everyone present saw the man who appeared, their faces showed a hint of panic. This was the man who had single-handedly stirred up chaos in the Soul Society!

When Uehara Naraku forced Aizen Sousuke out, his face was full of seriousness, his voice unconsciously became more solemn, and his eyes also became somewhat complicated: "It's been a long time, Captain Aizen."

For the two of them, it was indeed a long-awaited reunion.

Everyone present knew very well that Aizen Sousuke was the person Uehara Naraku respected the most, and Uehara was also the most saddened by Aizen Sousuke's defection.

At least Hinamori Momo, who had been guarding outside the prison, knew this.

The young Shinigami's face instantly filled with tension as she whispered to Aizen Sousuke and Uehara Naraku, who were arguing in the cell, "Captain Aizen... Captain Uehara... no..."

Unfortunately, the two of them wouldn't stop just because of her words.

Aizen Sousuke, a playful smile playing on his lips, opened his palm towards Uehara Naraku and said with a light laugh, "Naraku, can you leave with me this time?"

"Impossible... Captain."

Uehara Naraku slowly clenched his fists, shook his head forcefully, and said in a deep voice, "This time... I will keep you here... I will absolutely... I will never let you escape again!"

"You've become much more confident... Naraku."

Aizen Sousuke's smile widened as he softly praised, "Ever since you became the captain of the Fifth Division, I've been keeping an eye on everything about you. Compared to the past you are now, you've become more and more outstanding."

"Whether it's your spiritual pressure or your personality, it's only been so long since we last met, and Naraku has already become a competent captain. That's truly astonishing."

After saying that, Aizen Sousuke's fingers twitched slightly, causing a ripple in the space. He smiled and continued, "However, some gaps cannot be bridged by talent, just as no matter how hard I try, I can never surpass Madara over time."

You are still no match for me, Naraku…

Itachi and Obito, who have always protected you, have encountered their old rivals again. This time, it seems no one is protecting you. Are you feeling fear now?

"Um?"

Uehara Naraku's brows furrowed slightly.

At this moment, he should indeed be wondering why Itachi and Obito Uchiha had not yet appeared, since Itachi and Obito would have shown up immediately if they encountered any danger.

"Don't you remember?"

Aizen stepped forward, smiling as he explained, "When I was planning the assassination, I sent two of my subordinates to stop them..."

just now…

It's just the same old trick.

However, this caused a hint of worry on everyone's faces. Having witnessed Aizen Sousuke's immense spiritual pressure firsthand, they did not believe that the people present, even if they joined forces, would have any chance of defeating Aizen Sousuke!

"Naraku..."

Aizen Sousuke glanced around, smiled at everyone, and said, "Now you're the only one left to protect Rukia... Do you think you can protect her?"

"..."

Uehara Naraku gritted his teeth.

Renji Abarai drew his Zanpakuto with a disgruntled expression and shouted at Sosuke Aizen, "Hey, don't underestimate everyone else!"

"And...and I'm still here..."

Hinamori Momo slowly tightened her grip on her Zanpakuto.

However, Aizen Sousuke merely shook his head slightly at their resistance, and the next moment his figure suddenly appeared beside Abarai Renji!

"Be careful!"

Uehara Naraku, his face filled with astonishment, loudly reminded him.

Unfortunately, Aizen Sousuke was incredibly fast!

When Uehara Naraku reminded him, Abarai Renji's eyes widened involuntarily. He slowly lowered his head to look at the tip of a knife protruding from his lower abdomen...

That is…

Kyoka Suigetsu Zanpakuto!

Aizen Sousuke severely injured Abarai Renji with a single strike, and then unleashed a palm strike at Hinamori Momo, instantly injuring her with a powerful spiritual pressure!

In an instant…

Only Uehara Naraku remained in the cell... to face Aizen Sousuke, the mastermind behind the events that once shook the Soul Society!

"Don't underestimate me... Captain."

Uehara Naraku gritted his teeth and raised his right hand!

The next moment, eleven Zanpakuto of various shapes and sizes, gleaming with light, suddenly appeared in front of Uehara Naraku, and he grabbed one of them with his hand!

"Eleven Zanpakuto?"

A flicker of surprise crossed Aizen Sousuke's face, a look of disbelief and astonishment that slowly returned to his usual smile. "Truly an amazing talent," he said, "although Orochimaru-sensei had told me about this possibility long ago..."

Orochimaru had been preparing Aizen Sousuke for the worst.

When the two chatted casually, Orochimaru often praised Uehara Naraku's talent, claiming that Uehara Naraku might be the most talented head of the Uehara clan in history.

According to Orochimaru's speculation, Uehara Naraku possesses thirteen Zanpakuto, and he may have already mastered ten or even eleven of them. This would mean that Uehara Naraku will master all of the Zanpakuto before he turns one hundred years old...

Or rather...

It might be earlier.

According to the information analyzed by Aizen Sousuke, Uehara Naraku mastered two Zanpakuto when he was fifteen years old. Now, less than sixty years later, Uehara Naraku has mastered nine more Zanpakuto. This guy's talent is indeed incredibly strong...

"They really shouldn't be underestimated..."

Looking at Uehara Naraku's serious expression, Aizen Sousuke chuckled and continued, "I really wish you could stand with me... Naraku... you also have the right to arrange this world."

"No need to say more, right... Captain..."

Uehara Naraku raised his Zanpakuto, pointing it at Aizen Sousuke, and said coldly, "When the Captain left Soul Society... I swore I would bring you back... This Zanpakuto was prepared for you, Captain!"

The spiritual particles in Uehara Naraku's hand gradually covered the Zanpakuto in his hand, and the Zanpakuto slowly revealed its original form...

The blade is exceptionally ornate…

The blade was actually covered with all sorts of carved beams and painted rafters!

Just looking at that blade makes one unconsciously draw their attention to it, as if wanting to enter the blade and explore the beauty within!

However, behind the splendor, that Zanpakuto appears extremely dreamlike, as if it were a rootless cloud, without any real substance!

"Would you like me to introduce myself?"

Uehara Naraku glanced at the Zanpakuto in his hand, then at Aizen Sousuke opposite him: "If one isn't careful... even a captain wielding Kyoka Suigetsu will utterly perish under this blade!"

"There's no need for that."

Aizen Sousuke shook his head, smoothed his bangs, and smiled as he said, "Orochimaru-sensei has told me all the information... the sword wielded by the fifth Uehara clan head, Mirage..."

This is the information that Aizen Sousuke obtained.

The Zanpakuto of the fifth head of the Uehara clan, Mirage, is said to possess the ability to turn everything into a mirage…

This mirage-shaped Zanpakuto, like Kyoka Suigetsu, is a water-type Zanpakuto.

The Shikai of this Zanpakuto is also terrifying; even the most real reality will turn into a mirage under its power…

Whether it's a real person...

Or any attack!

Anyone who gets tainted by the clouds floating on the blade of the Mirage Zanpakuto will be completely transformed into a mirage at any time by this Zanpakuto!

If this weakness were known, the Mirage Zanpakuto might not be so difficult to deal with; as long as one is careful not to get the clouds on the blade onto their body, it would be enough to handle it... However, this Zanpakuto can even manipulate the water vapor in the air to turn into clouds at any time!

On this point…

It's almost identical to the concept of "flowers in a mirror and the moon in the water"!

To Aizen Sousuke, it all seemed like fate. If he could, Aizen Sousuke would love to fight the former fifth head of the Uehara clan to see which sword, Mirage or Mirror Flower Water Moon, was stronger…

Unfortunately, the fifth head of the Uehara clan died too young.

However, that doesn't matter. Uehara Naraku, who inherited the entire Uehara clan, can also use the Mirage to fight him!

Aizen Sousuke suddenly drew his Kyoka Suigetsu, the crisp sound of the blade echoing throughout the cell: "Shatter... Kyoka Suigetsu!"

"Close your eyes!"

Uehara Naraku shouted at Kuchiki Rukia, then explained in a deep voice, "Once you see the Shikai of Kyoka Suigetsu, you will become its slave!"

The next moment, Uehara Naraku swiftly swung his Zanpakuto and charged towards Aizen Sousuke. With each step he took, white clouds instantly appeared beneath his feet, and even in the empty space he passed through!

In a very short moment...

The entire cell seemed to have transformed into the sky!

Aizen Sousuke wielded Kyoka Suigetsu and unleashed a slash at Uehara Naraku, the slash shooting straight at him like an arrow!

However, the next moment...

Uehara Naraku raised his Zanpakuto horizontally!

A white cloud suddenly appeared in front of him, and the slash that flew like a sharp arrow struck the cloud directly!

The moment the two made contact, Aizen Sousuke's slash turned into an illusion. Even though the slash hit Uehara Naraku, it passed right through Uehara Naraku's body!

That's what makes mirages so terrifying!

Any attack will be instantly reduced to a mirage!

"A rather troublesome Zanpakuto..."

Aizen Sousuke slowly shook his head, his brow furrowing slightly. The next moment, he suddenly raised his hand towards Uehara Naraku: "Hado #90, Black Coffin!"

Suddenly, black walls rose up from the ground!

In the blink of an eye, Uehara Naraku was enveloped by black walls!

No, it should be said that his body was imprisoned in a black coffin by Aizen Sousuke!

One after another, sharp spikes made of spiritual particles suddenly pierced towards the black coffin. These spiritual spikes were about to pierce through Uehara Naraku inside the black coffin. The black coffin, which was at the level of ninety in the Hado, was like an ancient magic trick where ten thousand swords pierced through the heart!

only…

The Black Coffin will truly pierce a person's heart with a thousand swords!

However, before the sharp spikes could pierce into the black coffin, the entire coffin suddenly became somewhat transparent, and Uehara Naraku's body leaped out of the somewhat transparent black coffin!

This guy…

They also used the properties of mirages to make the black coffin appear as an illusion!

Click!

Uehara brandished his Zanpakuto, shattering all the spikes in the air. His expression slowly relaxed as he looked at Aizen Sousuke and said, "No matter the intensity of the attack, it will be ineffective against this Mirage..."

Uehara Naraku twirled his sword and said earnestly, "You have no chance against this Zanpakuto, Captain..."

"Is that so?"

Aizen Sousuke couldn't help but chuckle softly. A crisp sound of water droplets splashing followed in an instant, and his figure vanished from the spot!

next moment…

Aizen Sousuke appeared behind Uehara Naraku, his gentle voice whispering in Naraku's ear: "This sword has a fatal weakness, doesn't it... Naraku... Only where you can see it, its true existence becomes a mirage, right?"

At this point, Aizen Sousuke calmly reached out and grasped a white cloud, continuing softly, "Even a mirage needs an audience... Without the sword's owner as the audience, a mirage is meaningless..."

"How...did you find out?"

Uehara Naraku gripped his Zanpakuto tightly in disbelief, a bitter taste rising in his throat: "This should be the first time Mirage has made a move..."

This is not a pretense...

But Uehara Naraku was genuinely surprised!

Because after Uehara Naraku successfully trained this Zanpakuto, he discovered this flaw, but he never told anyone about it...

Even Orochimaru!

Furthermore, this Zanpakuto named Mirage should be making its first appearance in the world; no similar Zanpakuto has ever been created before…

It should be said that...

No wonder he's a legendary genius?

Even though they had only been fighting for a short time, only exchanging two rounds, Aizen Sousuke had already discovered the weakness of the Mirage Zanpakuto…

"I was just testing the waters, and it seems I guessed right."

Aizen Sousuke slowly reached out and grasped the white cloud, squeezing it into a puff of steam. His voice gradually became somewhat ethereal: "Still the same as before... Naraku... You still haven't learned how to deceive your enemies..."

It was indeed just a test.

After learning about the terrifying power of mirages, Aizen Sousuke pondered the weakness of this Zanpakuto. Without a doubt, water-based illusion Zanpakuto should be related to vision!

After his attack was easily blocked by Uehara Naraku, Aizen Sousuke immediately used the Black Coffin as a second test...

Uehara Naraku could have used his Zanpakuto to create more water vapor and white clouds to destroy the black coffin and the spikes, but because the black coffin blocked his vision, he had to dismantle the black coffin first before dealing with the attack of the spirit spikes.

Without a doubt...

Aizen Sousuke is a genius in the Bleach world. It seems that Aizen Sousuke can find additional weaknesses in any ability in the Bleach world!

at this point…

Uehara Naraku, on the other hand, seemed less pure.

Perhaps it's because he had too many cards in his hand.

"I'm so sorry, I probably can't learn to lie."

Uehara Naraku took a deep breath, gripped his Zanpakuto tightly in his right hand, and turned to slash at Aizen Sousuke behind him. His voice gradually rose in intensity: "Even deceiving the enemy... isn't that a bit too disrespectful to them?!"

I've been busy lately!

I'll take a break and try to finish Bleach this month!

(End of this chapter)