Chapter 782: Chapter 622: Even as an Arrancar Hollow, I Must Say No Nesting! (Part 2)
"I really can’t handle you..."
Coyote Starrk patted the little girl’s head, shook his head, and sighed, "Behave a little, even Orochimaru hasn’t been concerned about these things..."
Ulquiorra stood by and spoke softly, "Lilynette, fights among the members of Akatsuki are forbidden unless there’s a necessary reason..."
"Hmph..."
The little girl pouted her lips in displeasure.
The rules of Akatsuki are very simple, yet everyone knows the penalties for breaking them. This little girl could only sulk and give up on causing trouble for Uchiha Itachi.
However, she soon found a new toy to play with...
Before long, she was riding on Coyote Starrk’s shoulders.
Coyote Starrk could only carry her reluctantly and spoke slowly, "By the way, Ulquiorra, how’s your task coming along?"
"There should be no mistakes."
Ulquiorra slowly nodded and spoke calmly, "Just as Aizen-sama and Naraku-sama planned, Aizen-sama is now heavily injured to protect Naraku-sama..."
"Why does it sound so weird when you say it..."
The little girl, Lilynette, mumbled as she ruffled Starrk’s hair, "I really don’t get it. They both clearly know why, but they still pretend not to..."
Coyote Starrk patted the little girl’s leg and explained softly, "Because some things Aizen-sama knows, and some things only Naraku-sama knows."
"I still don’t get it..."
"It’s very simple."
Ulquiorra spread out his hand, his pale face and green eyes somewhat eerie. He explained earnestly, "Originally, my goal was to ensure Aizen-sama would be gravely injured, seeking an opportunity to leave the Uehara Race’s sight and gain a chance for free action to come to the Hollow World...
According to Aizen-sama’s plan, taking advantage of the time when Soul Society still doesn’t know about the Arrancar, I impersonated a member of the Vizard Army, incidentally attacking Naraku-sama, thereby drawing Naraku-sama and the Uehara Race’s attention to the Vizard Army in the Mortal World.
When their focus turned to the Mortal World, Aizen-sama could break free from the intermittent surveillance from the Uehara Race during this time and return to the Hollow World to continue building our Arrancar forces.
In doing so...
Aizen-sama could also earn the gratitude of the Uehara Race and Naraku-sama."
I have to admit...
This plan is indeed a bit perplexing.
Because recently, Uehara Naraku has been staying with the 5th Squad. The Uehara Race’s Deadguards increased their protection over him and took shifts patrolling the spatial rift.
This naturally included some figures that even Aizen Sousuke had to take seriously!
This also resulted in Aizen Sousuke’s actions being under the Uehara Race’s observation. To avoid leaving any flaws, Aizen Sousuke had to find a way to quickly arrange the Uehara Race away to gain a chance for free movement.
For this operation...
Aizen Sousuke even dispatched Ulquiorra and Coyote Starrk, his two most trusted natural Arrancar underlings!
Ulquiorra was responsible for the action...
While Coyote Starrk and Lilynette were in charge of intercepting Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito, the two Deadguards!
Honestly speaking...
Aizen Sousuke’s consideration was meticulous.
The little girl, Lilynette, couldn’t help scratching her head and softly said, "But everything Aizen-sama did... didn’t Naraku-sama know about it all?"
"..."
Everyone present fell into silence.
Because what the little girl raised was an extremely awkward question.
However, Ulquiorra wasn’t embarrassed. He even spoke calmly, "According to Naraku-sama’s plan, he needs Aizen-sama to think he can escape the surveillance of the Uehara Race and make it to the Hollow World, to return under our surveillance..."
"..."
Lilynette’s eyes went a bit dull.
Coyote Starrk held her up and explained, "Actually, it’s about getting Aizen-sama to move from one palace full of surveillance to another palace. But he believes the second palace is his territory, yet this territory is also filled with surveillance..."
"Why didn’t you say so earlier!"
Lilynette pouted as she ruffled Starrk’s hair.
Ulquiorra shook his head and continued in a deep voice, "Naraku-sama’s arrangement couldn’t be that simple. Since he joined the 5th Squad, he’s been secretly controlling everything.
Naraku-sama personally arranged for the Deadguards to monitor the 5th Squad, forcing Aizen-sama to seek opportunities to cooperate with us in executing this operation.
And the ultimate goal of this operation... is to have Aizen-sama choose to temporarily believe he’s controlling Naraku-sama.
Most of the time, trust between people is mutual.
After everything that happened today, Naraku-sama will surely respect Aizen-sama more, and it will make Aizen believe that he can definitely hold Naraku-sama in his hands.
Aizen-sama thinks he’s controlling everything...
But little does he know that everything he does is being controlled by Naraku-sama behind the scenes."
"..."
Everyone present remained silent for a long time.
Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito could somewhat understand it, but Coyote Starrk and Lilynette found all this messy stuff making them drowsy.
"Forget it."
Ulquiorra looked at Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito and said in a deep voice, "Then let’s part ways here... I still need to arrange the meeting between Aizen-sama and Orochimaru-sama, which is the ultimate purpose of Naraku-sama for Aizen-sama’s return to the Hollow World."
"Alright."
Uchiha Itachi slowly nodded.
Honestly, Uchiha Itachi hadn’t seen someone as diligent as Ulquiorra for a long time. Even during their batch of Akatsuki members, perhaps only Hoshigaki Kisame was as diligent!
During that period, Hoshigaki Kisame...
Also seemed to hold multiple positions!
Uchiha Obito looked at Ulquiorra, the hard worker, and seemed to think of something unpleasant. He spoke coldly, "Make sure Orochimaru has a story ready, one captivating enough for Aizen Sousuke."
"Rest assured."
Ulquiorra paused his steps, softly saying, "This story will certainly be captivating, engrossing Aizen-sama entirely, making him believe Orochimaru-sama will become his greatest asset..."
Speaking of this, Ulquiorra added softly, "Moreover, Orochimaru-sama does indeed possess the power to create anything decisive..."
"I hope so."
Uchiha Obito’s voice was hidden beneath his mask, and no one could tell his expression or attitude, only discerning his cold tone.
The next moment, a spatial vortex appeared in Uchiha Obito’s eye, taking him and Uchiha Itachi away from there.
Ulquiorra also didn’t linger, while Coyote Starrk and Lilynette were purely there for tourism with their names...
Hollow World.
When Ulquiorra, Coyote Starrk, and Lilynette returned to the Hollow World, they didn’t head to Aizen Sousuke’s Hollow Night Palace. Instead, they opened the entrance beneath the desert, entering the subterranean Forest of Menos.
They walked step by step towards the depths of the Forest of Menos.
A woman wearing a Skull Headband stood at an entrance, draped in a white robe. Her turquoise hair cascaded onto the white robe.
The turquoise-haired woman lightly crossed her hands, giving her an exceptionally serene presence. She was responsible for welcoming Coyote Starrk and his companions.
"Hmm?"
Coyote Starrk, carrying Lilynette, looked down at the tranquil woman standing at the entrance and casually greeted her, "Speaking of which, since we joined the Hollow Night Palace, it’s been a long time, hasn’t it, Neliel..."
"Indeed, long time no see."
The turquoise-haired woman gently lifted her eyes, resting them on the three arriving Arrancar Hollows, and said calmly, "Starrk, Lili, Ulquiorra, Orochimaru-sama is waiting for you inside..."
