Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 691: Seal off the space, and do not allow anyone to escape from the Spirit King Palace!

The Palace of the Spirit King.

The entrance to the deep passage was wide open.

Jushiro Ukitake and Shunsui Kyoraku were the first to arrive here as ordered. They looked at each other with some doubt on their faces.

"Does Squad Zero already know we've been defeated?"

"It would be strange if they couldn't detect it with their power!"

Kyoraku Shunsui casually replied, then sighed softly, "I'll stay here and support the old man. You go and contact them. It seems we really will need to rely on their strength this time!"

"Um…"

Ukitake Jushiro nodded hesitantly.

Just as Jushiro Ukitake was about to step into the passage connecting Soul Society and the Soul King Palace, a figure slowly walked out of the passage and appeared in front of them.

"Mr. Dou?"

A look of surprise flashed across Jushiro Ukitake's face.

When Kyoraku Shunsui saw Yakushi Kabuto, his expression became slightly strange, because, to be honest, Kyoraku Shunsui felt quite sorry for Yakushi Kabuto.

When Kabuto Yakushi was the captain of the 8th Division, the 8th Division, relying on intelligence, became the most powerful division in the entire Gotei 13; however, after Shunsui Kyoraku took over, the 8th Division seemed to gradually become useless.

"We already know everything that happened in Seireitei."

Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses and said softly, "The Zero Division has granted special permission for all Shinigami of the Gotei 13 to temporarily take refuge in the passageways within the Soul King's Palace, because the upcoming battle might potentially affect the entire Seireitei..."

"yes!"

A look of gratitude flashed across Jushiro Ukitake's face. He hadn't expected the Zero Division to be so generous as to allow the entire Gotei 13 to enter the passage.

Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes showed some doubt, and he suddenly asked, "Kabuto-san, the Gotei 13 are allowed to enter the passage... then what about the Uehara clan's Edo Tensei army?"

"The Edo Tensei Legion..."

Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses, a slight smile playing on his lips: "The order from the Zero Division is that, as a reward for their willingness to fight alongside the Gotei 13, we will allow the Edo Tensei army to be stationed at the entrance."

"!!!"

A look of surprise flashed across the faces of both Jushiro Ukitake and Shunsui Kyoraku!

The Gotei 13 of the Seireitei were allowed to enter the passage for refuge, but the Uehara clan's Edo Tensei army was only allowed to hide at the entrance of the passage. This was somewhat like using someone else to do their dirty work!

Do not…

This was originally intended to use someone else to do the dirty work!

Even at this point, has the Zero Division still not given up on the idea of ​​internal strife?

Or rather, Kabuto Yakushi, who has become a member of the Zero Division, is finally taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wield his sword against his nemesis, the Uehara clan!

After all, if the Uehara clan knew that Kabuto Yakushi had become a member of the Zero Division, a near-immortal being, they would definitely not let it go...

Right now, the most elite Edo Tensei army of the Uehara clan is being hunted down by the Arrancar army from behind. Yakushi could easily wipe out this elite army by tripping them up!

After this war ends...

The Uehara clan, severely weakened, has no hope of retaliating against Kabuto Yakushi. It's even uncertain whether the Uehara clan will still exist in the Seireitei after this war…

It must be admitted that this was indeed the best opportunity to eliminate the Uehara clan.

However, this kind of opportunity is somewhat unacceptable to some.

Ukitake Jushiro and Kyoraku Shunsui's expressions gradually darkened, and their gazes toward Yakushi Kabuto held a hint of dissatisfaction and indignation.

Until this point...

Kabuto Yakushi is even fighting amongst himself!

"This is an order from Squad Zero."

A glint flashed behind Kabuto's glasses, and a slight smile appeared on his lips: "Kyoraku, Ukitake, don't look at me like that... Indeed, it was my suggestion, and I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

"But…"

A look of anxiety flashed across Jushiro Ukitake's face.

"No buts."

Kabuto Yakushi interrupted Jushiro Ukitake, chuckling as he continued, "After today, all the unsettling factors that hinder peace will be completely eliminated..."

"Mr. Dou."

Kyoraku Shunsui gripped his Zanpakuto tightly, then suddenly looked up and asked, "Can we stay at the entrance and continue fighting alongside the Edo Tensei army?"

If the Zero Division's intention was to have the Uehara clan's Edo Tensei army guard the entrance and die, they would never stand by and watch their comrades, who had just fought alongside them, die at the hands of their own people's schemes!

Even if they cannot change this outcome, they will not stand idly by and watch it all happen. They would rather fight Aizen Sousuke at the entrance of the passage alongside the Edo Tensei army!

Even if... I die in battle!

"I advise you not to do that."

Kabuto's expression immediately turned cold. He slowly adjusted his glasses and said in a chilling voice, "If you want to change the fate of the Uehara clan, then I hope you can persuade the members of the Zero Division to request the revocation of this order!"

After Kabuto finished speaking, a cold smile suddenly flashed across his lips: "If you can persuade them... I believe they will be more rational than you..."

"asshole…"

Jushiro Ukitake couldn't help but grit his teeth.

At this moment, he didn't care at all that Kabuto Yakushi was a member of the Zero Division.

Unfortunately, at this point, neither Jushiro Ukitake nor Shunsui Kyoraku could change anything; they could only wait for Shigekuni Yamamoto to arrive.

Yamamoto Shigekuni's army of Shinigami and Senju Tobirama's Edo Tensei army did not fall behind for long. Under the pursuit of the Arrancar army, their retreat speed was very fast, which was also related to the Arrancar army's non-serious pursuit, as if they were playing with a cat and a mouse.

When Yamamoto Shigekuni and Senju Tobirama arrived, they naturally learned of the order from the Zero Division and met Yakushi Kabuto, a member of the Zero Division.

"..."

Yamamoto Shigekuni remained silent for a long time.

The old man, who embodied thousands of years of Seireitei history, slowly lowered his head and solemnly ordered, "Captains, lead your respective squads into the passage for refuge..."

"Captain-General!"

Each of the Death Captains had a look of disbelief on their faces.

"Go inside immediately!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni gripped his Zanpakuto, Ryujin Jakka, and looked at his disciple: "From this day forward, Kyoraku Shunsui will assume the position of Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13. This is my final order!"

"..."

The Death Captains' eyes grew increasingly astonished.

They quickly understood what Yamamoto Shigekuni meant.

This captain-commander, who has controlled the Gotei 13 for thousands of years, will fight alongside the Uehara clan's Edo Tensei army here until he dies, as the price for the Zero Division's orders!

Yamamoto Shigekuni did not want to go against the wishes of the Zero Division, as that represented the will of the higher-ups and the Soul King. He also did not want to abandon his teammates, so he could only choose to die in this way.

"There's no need for that anymore."

Tobirama Senju shook his head with a somber tone, then looked at Kabuto Yakushi standing at the entrance of the passage, his expression darkening slightly: "Lord Shigekuni Yamamoto, from the very beginning you deceived the Uehara clan, allowing Kabuto Yakushi to join the legendary Zero Division, thus completely mastering the Impure World Reincarnation technique. What a brilliant move..."

Tobirama Senju's gaze turned cold as he looked at the ashamed Yamamoto Shigekuni with his eyes closed, then swept over all the members of the Gotei 13 present, and he continued in a deep voice, "From today onwards, the Uehara clan will no longer abide by any alliances..."

Tobirama Senju's tone grew increasingly somber, his gaze terrifying enough to make one almost afraid to look him in the eye. His voice rose ever higher: "Since you broke the agreement first, then after this war ends... no, from this very moment, the Uehara clan and the Seireitei are officially at war!"

Tobirama Senju's gaze returned to Shigekuni Yamamoto's face, then turned to Kabuto Yakushi beside him, who was wearing a smile. His expression grew increasingly hostile.

"Now...get out!"

"..."

All the Shinigami of the Gotei 13 slowly lowered their heads.

The faces of every Shinigami were filled with shame, and the expressions of every Shinigami captains were tinged with dissatisfaction. Their dissatisfaction with the Zero Division had almost reached its peak!

Even when Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin arrived, they fell silent upon hearing the Zero Division's order...

Unfortunately, no one can change any of this.

"I will save Captain Naraku's life."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, with his eyes still closed, spoke, promising, "As long as I am here, Captain Naraku will absolutely..."

"He's safer than you!"

A mocking glint flashed across Tobirama Senju's face as he spoke with utter disdain, "From today onwards, Uehara Naraku is no longer the captain of the Fifth Division!"

"..."

Yamamoto Shigekuni shook his head, then slowly nodded, and solemnly continued, "It's alright, my promise will not be broken."

"roll!"

Under the watchful eyes of the Edo Tensei Legion, the Shinigami army of the Gotei 13 slowly entered the passage. Yamamoto Shigekuni stood for a moment, but under the angry gaze of Senju Tobirama, he could only slowly stroll into the passage.

Please come with me.

Kabuto Yakushi's smile was somewhat bright. He led the way and said, "We've worked very hard to ensure everyone can withstand the density of spiritual particles in the Spirit King's Palace..."

"..."

No one was willing to respond to him.

No one wanted to respond to Kabuto Yakushi, that insidious villain. At this moment, Kabuto's image had become synonymous with despicableness in the eyes of others.

Those Shinigami who came from the orphanage, such as Renji Abarai, Rangiku Matsumoto, and Rukia Kuchiki, wanted to defend their orphanage director, because no one knew better than them about the crisis Kabuto Yakushi had faced...

However, the atmosphere at the scene made them somewhat unable to speak.

The atmosphere in the passageway grew increasingly somber, with constant whispers emanating from it, all of Death's Grim Reapers expressing their discontent with their superiors.

At the entrance of the passage.

The Edo Tensei army led by Tobirama Senju remained stationed in place.

Even though they were abandoned by the Zero Division's higher-ups and used as expendable pawns, the Edo Tensei army remained unusually quiet, simply gathering around the Deadpool Commander.

Aizen Sousuke and Orochimaru's Arrancar army moved quickly, and they soon caught up to the entrance of the Soul King's Palace, where they saw the densely packed Edo Tensei army.

"This is…"

Aizen Sousuke raised an eyebrow slightly, subconsciously beginning to think, trying to guess what was going on.

Before Aizen Sousuke could finish his thought, Orochimaru revealed a mocking smile: "Isn't this my most respected Tobirama-sensei? It seems the Uehara clan has been rejected by the Soul King Palace..."

"..."

Tobirama Senju's face darkened.

Although Tobirama Senju didn't say anything, judging from his expression, Orochimaru was probably telling the truth.

"Let me say something..."

Orochimaru's smile remained unchanged as he spoke with a sarcastic tone, "Will you continue to serve the Seireitei and stop us... or will you make way for us?"

"..."

Tobirama Senju's face darkened further. He slowly raised his head to look at Aizen Sousuke and Orochimaru in the air, then glanced at the group of Arrancar soldiers with mocking expressions, and waved his hand helplessly.

"spread!"

Following Tobirama Senju's command, the Edo Tensei army obeyed without question and quickly dispersed, clearing a path for the Arrancar army!

Aizen Sousuke waved his hand, slowly lowered his head to examine the Edo Tensei army, and said softly, "If you are willing to serve..."

Tobirama Senju interrupted Sousuke Aizen with a grim expression: "Kid, wait until you have a chance to defeat your brother and Madara!"

"Yeah?"

Aizen Sousuke chuckled softly, then suddenly spoke lightly, "Shouldn't we... wait until I have a chance to defeat Naraku?"

"..."

Tobirama Senju's expression changed slightly.

At that moment, it was as if Aizen Sousuke had discovered a family secret.

"Tell me, where is Nairobi?"

Aizen Sousuke lowered his eyes slightly, and before Tobirama Senju could answer, he muttered to himself, "Let me guess... he's probably hiding somewhere, waiting for the war between me and the Seireitei to end before cleaning up the mess, right?"

Aizen Sousuke's gaze swept over the Edo Tensei army on the ground, and he continued to speak to himself, "Naraku really went to great lengths to make us kill each other..."

Aizen Sousuke slowly raised his hand, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze: "However... this time he will be disappointed... crushing an ant only requires the strength of lifting a finger... and crushing another ant also only requires a finger."

For Aizen Sousuke now, defeating the Gotei 13 did not waste much of his spiritual power; in fact, it was as simple as doing nothing!

After defeating the Gotei 13 and the Edo Tensei army, Aizen Sousuke was confident that he could deal with the Seireitei and the Zero Division before going to deal with the hidden Uehara Naraku!

Aizen Sousuke's eyes flickered, and he slowly waved his hand, his voice turning cold: "Alright, I will let you go this time. Killing some expendable pawns would be a disgrace to this war that I am so proud of."

As payment for letting you go, go and deliver a message to Naraku for me!

In half an hour, I will lead the Arrancar army to destroy the entire Spirit King Palace. After I destroy the Spirit King Palace, I will sit on the throne of the Spirit King Palace and wait for him to challenge me.

Hopefully, this time, he will unleash his true power!

This is the last chance I'm giving him.

The Arrancar army, advance!

After Aizen Sousuke finished speaking, he stopped looking at Tobirama Senju and the Edo Tensei army, and led the Arrancar army into the passage of the Soul King Palace with Orochimaru.

Not long after they entered the passage to the Spirit King's Palace.

Tobirama Senju's expression returned to normal. He stared at the Arrancar army entering the Spirit King's Palace, his eyes filled with a dangerous, cold glint.

"Monkey, Minato, lead the sealing squad to set up a barrier, sealing off all spatial barriers within the Spirit King Palace, preventing anyone from escaping!"

The grand drama at the Lingwang Palace…

The opening ceremony is tomorrow!

(End of this chapter)