Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

“Ryugen Ishida?” Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

Uryu Ishida's father, the only Quincy who did not lose his power.

“That’s right. Just recently, shortly after Mr. Kurosaki was attacked, he came to find me.”

"Oh?" A hint of interest flashed in Sasuke's eyes. "What did he say?"

"He first confirmed the reason for Ichigo's power change, and after learning about that change..."

Urahara squinted, recalling the scene, "He actually asked me specifically about your strength."

“That’s strange, you know?” Urahara looked at Sasuke and smiled knowingly. “That guy Ryugen has always seen the Kurosaki Isshin family as a nuisance, and he avoids them like the plague.”

"For him to lower himself to make this special trip, and even go so far as to inquire about a stranger, a Grim Reaper..."

"There must be some unknown reason behind this."

Sasuke nodded slightly in agreement.

"So what was your answer?"

I didn't answer.

Urahara shrugged, looking completely innocent. "After all, Sasuke-kun, the speed at which your strength is increasing is just too unreasonable."

"Not long ago, although your spiritual pressure was strong, it was still within the category of 'ordinary captain level'."

“But now…” Urahara’s gaze swept back and forth over Sasuke, “Based on Yoruichi’s description after she returned, you’re probably already stronger than I could ever have imagined, aren’t you?”

"She said you are even stronger than Captain-Commander Yamamoto."

Sasuke smiled faintly and did not reply.

"So, he didn't say anything after that?"

"Yeah, they didn't say anything and just left."

Urahara sighed with some regret, then suddenly leaned closer and lowered his voice, "However, Sasuke-kun..."

"Could you give me a little hint?"

"Between you and Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who is stronger now?"

Sasuke put down his teacup and stood up.

"You'll find out about that later."

He greeted Yoruichi, who was sunbathing on the windowsill.

"I'm going out."

"Go on, go on." Yoruichi waved her paw lazily, not even bothering to open her eyes. "Come back early, I want saury for dinner."

Sasuke's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

..........

Empty seats at the general hospital.

This is the largest medical institution in Karakura Town, and its director is none other than Ryuken Ishida.

The office was empty.

Sasuke did not deliberately conceal his presence as he examined the furnishings in the room.

He is particularly interested in things like computers and mobile phones.

The basic principles are similar to those in the ninja world, but there are many differences in the content.

In the ninja world, computers are merely research tools, while in this world, computers are more like communication and entertainment tools, and can even be used to view news from any country in the world.

Sasuke seemed to be deep in thought.

The efficiency of this information transmission and the extent of its widespread reach are unparalleled by the ninja world's method of transmitting information via scrolls.

This made him fall into deep thought.

Should it be the same in the new world we create?

Let the flow of information no longer be limited by region and identity, and let everyone have the right to "see the world clearly".

As he pondered the blueprint for the future world.

With a click, the lock turned and Ryūzō Ishida pushed the door open and entered.

Sasuke didn't try to hide himself; he sat openly in front of his computer.

Ryugen Ishida did not show any surprise on his face, and calmly closed the door.

He then walked to his desk and casually tossed the medical record folder he was holding onto it.

"Uchiha Sasuke." Ishida Ryūgen pulled out the chair opposite him and sat down, resting his hands on his chin. "Nice to meet you. Is there something you need?"

Chapter 265 Facing Off Against the Quincy! (6k)

Sasuke finally looked away from the screen, leaned back, and sank into the soft office chair in a languid posture.

"You asked Urahara about me for this very reason, didn't you?" He met Ryugen's gaze and said calmly, "So I came to take a look."

Ryugen Ishida didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly. The cold light from the computer screen reflected on his glasses, making it impossible to see the emotions in his eyes.

Silence spread between the two.

Sasuke sat up slightly, placed his hands on the table, and leaned forward.

"What, now that you see I'm here, you've run out of things to say?"

Long Xian's lips moved slightly, as if he was weighing something.

After a moment, he finally spoke.

"What level of strength have you reached now?"

"degree?"

Sasuke chuckled lightly, leaned back in his chair, and spoke casually.

"Even if Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni were standing in front of me now, he would only be a dead man under my blade."

His voice was not loud, but rather carried a hint of casual laziness, as if he were casually discussing tonight's dinner menu.

"..."

Ryūgen Ishida's eyes widened suddenly.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years.

To anyone who knows the history of Soul Society, this name represents absolute power and an insurmountable peak.

And this young man in front of me could say these words so casually?

Is it arrogance?

Ryugen Ishida looked into Sasuke's calm, unwavering eyes.

It's like stating "the sun is round"—it's a fact that doesn't require any proof.

"So, can you answer my question now?"

Sasuke interrupted Ryugen's thoughts, his eyes sharpening.

"Why did you specifically ask Urahara about my strength?"

Ryūgen Ishida took out a cigarette, took a deep drag, and remained silent for a long time until the reddish-brown hot spot burned down to the sponge filter. Then he shook his head and said, "I heard Uryu say that Ichigo went through some very serious things."

"I'm not sure if you didn't have time or if you just didn't notice."

"Now it seems clear that it is the latter."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes slightly; he could tell that there was a hidden meaning in Ryugen's words.

Moreover, he could easily sense that every word the man in front of him said was the truth.

This man, whose strength was far inferior to his own and who only possessed "captain-level" spiritual pressure, was truly certain that something of paramount importance had occurred, but he had not noticed it at all.

Longxian watched Sasuke's subtle change in expression, lazily stretched out his hand, and lit a cigarette, the butt of which drew a semi-circle, the smoke drifting away: "Since you haven't been able to find out, then naturally I can't say."

He casually tossed the half-smoked cigarette butt to the ground and stomped it out.

He reached out and reopened the door, turning to the side and pointing outside: "So, please."

Sasuke didn't move, remaining firmly seated in the executive chair with his hands folded in front of his abdomen.

Didn't you notice?

Can't I say?

If it were anyone else, Sasuke might have just slashed them with his sword for making such a mysterious statement.

But Ryūgen Ishida is not like a normal person; he has his own pride, so there's no point in doing this.

After a moment's thought, Sasuke said, "Is it still related to Yhwach?"

The man before them was a "pure-blooded Quincy," and if there was anything that could connect him to, it could only be Yhwach, who was also a Quincy.

"...!"

Ryugen Ishida's hand gripping the doorknob suddenly stiffened.

He actually knew?!

He wasn't worried that Sasuke would know about that thing; he was worried that someone else would find out about what he had.

"So, can you tell me your purpose now?"

Ryugen Ishida instinctively closed the door tightly, doing so for no real reason but to seek peace of mind.

He took a silver pendant out of his pocket, walked up to Sasuke, placed the badge on the table, and said in a solemn voice.

"shadow."

"what?"

"They hide in the shadows."

"Right in Seireitei, at the feet of those Grim Reapers who thought it was the safest and brightest place."