Chapter 784: Chapter 623: Movements in the Hollow World and Soul Society—Orochimaru, the Hollow Mentor, Appears! (2)
"Is that so..."
Orochimaru’s smile remained unchanged at the corners of his mouth, and he chuckled as he spoke, "Do you remember what I taught you? Ulquiorra, trust is something that can’t be cultivated between people, just like Uehara Naraku can never truly trust me..."
These words were somewhat disingenuous.
After all, Uehara Naraku really trusts Orochimaru enough.
No matter which organization it is, it would be hard to find a boss like Uehara Naraku who dares to trust his subordinates, allowing Orochimaru to act freely.
Of course...
This could also be considered a form of exile.
Orochimaru looked at Ulquiorra, chuckled, and continued, "However... if we make them believe we are indispensable... trust becomes irrelevant..."
"Yes."
Ulquiorra bowed his head humbly.
Orochimaru curled his lips into a smile, chuckling, "Then, according to Uehara’s arrangement, let Aizen Sousuke realize when he meets me that he will come into contact with historical truth!"
"...Yes."
Ulquiorra nodded seriously.
As Orochimaru and Ulquiorra discussed his first meeting with Aizen and fabricating stories for himself, another main character, Aizen Sousuke, was still recuperating.
At least...
For now, he was recuperating.
Soul Society.
Aizen Sousuke had been staying with the medical squad recently for recuperation.
Now Aizen simply took this opportunity to entrust all the work of the 5th Squad to Uehara Naraku, while secretly controlling everything in Soul Society.
Due to Uehara Naraku being attacked...
The entire Soul Society became tense and on edge.
Central 46 and the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads were exceptionally angry about the incident where someone dared to attack Uehara Naraku in public, which could very likely lead to internal war in Soul Society!
First, they must find the perpetrator!
Based on the descriptions from Aizen Sousuke, Uehara Naraku, and the 5th Squad members, Central 46 believed that the one who attacked Uehara Naraku must have been the Masked Legion from decades ago!
Because Ulquiorra’s attire looked too much like Shinigami Hollowfication...
At this time, no one had yet discovered that a Vasto Lorde Level Hollow could also undergo Arrancarization, looking indistinguishable from ordinary humans.
And the only Shinigami capable of Hollowfication were from the Masked Legion decades ago, perhaps secretly developed away from Soul Society...
Also, there was only one person who could cause Shinigami Hollowfication!
That would be Urahara Kisuke, who fled from Soul Society decades ago!
No matter the intentions, Urahara Kisuke must have had motives!
Because decades ago, Soul Society wanted to execute Urahara Kisuke, but he was ultimately saved by Shihoin Yoruichi, and together with the Masked Legion, they escaped Soul Society.
According to Central 46’s analysis, Urahara Kisuke likely wanted to kill Uehara Naraku, using the internal conflict between the Uehara Race and the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads to destroy Soul Society!
After all, for the sake of power, he dared to study Shinigami Hollowfication...
This shows that Urahara Kisuke is a madman!
Coupled with Urahara Kisuke’s once intricate relationships with Yakushi Kabuto, it’s hard not to suspect Urahara Kisuke of having definite motives...
Whether it was Urahara Kisuke and the Masked Legion or not...
At this critical moment, it must have been Urahara Kisuke and the Masked Legion!
Because now, after Uehara Naraku was attacked, the Uehara Race desperately needs the name of a perpetrator to prove their power!
This attack was too dangerous!
The two Deadguards tasked with protecting Uehara Naraku were lured away, nearly leading to Uehara Naraku’s death. If it weren’t for Aizen Sousuke’s urgent intervention, the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads might also be under great suspicion!
The whole Uehara City has entered a state of alert.
Namikaze Minato and others among the Thirteen Deadguards led the Shinigami Legion of the Uehara Race to patrol everywhere, preventing any intrusions within the Uehara Race.
On the other side.
Senju Tobirama among the Thirteen Deadguards urgently rushed to the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads’ 1st Squad base, beginning talks with General Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni.
A discussion on...
The incident of the Uehara Race Patriarch being attacked.
"This is a conspiracy against the entire Soul Society..."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni glanced at the leather-armored Senju Tobirama in front of him and rumbled, "Based on Tobirama-san’s wisdom, you should see clearly that the perpetrator aims to incite chaos within Soul Society..."
"Saying that is indeed correct..."
Senju Tobirama nodded with a somber face, speaking gravely, "However, the incident has sparked the anger of the entire Uehara Race; after all, Naraku has never experienced such a vile event. We heard Central 46 has found the perpetrator’s trace..."
"It’s just suspicion..."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni furrowed his deeply lined forehead.
In truth, Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni was reluctant to believe it was Urahara Kisuke’s doing. Moreover, the Masked Legion was once under his command, and he couldn’t believe that those captains and vice-captains would choose to do such a thing...
"For the Uehara Race, suspicion is enough."
Senju Tobirama crossed his arms and spoke softly, "I heard the perpetrator was the Masked Legion and Urahara Kisuke who fled Soul Society decades ago... We’ll leave the rest and the truth to us to uncover!"
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni frowned, wanting to refuse Senju Tobirama’s proposal: "This matter should be handled by..."
"Yamamoto Shigekuni-sama."
Senju Tobirama looked at Yamamoto Shigekuni before him, continuing seriously, "You needn’t worry; our actions won’t bypass the Guardian Court Thirteen Squad. It’s the will of this generation’s Patriarch to integrate the Uehara Race into Soul Society; we’re not intentionally defying..."
Senju Tobirama saw a slight easing in Yamamoto Shigekuni’s brows and expressed his genuine opinion, "We hope to allow Naraku to personally investigate the whereabouts of the Masked Legion and Urahara Kisuke, as a form of his training..."
Senju Tobirama noted that Yamamoto Shigekuni didn’t oppose outright, continuing, "The Uehara Race will dispatch enough personnel to protect Naraku..."
At this point, Senju Tobirama continued, "Likewise, we hope the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads can send personnel to assist him in the investigation..."
"..."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni pondered in silence.
As for Sasakibe Chojiro beside him, he was desperately giving eye signals!
This proposal seems difficult to refuse!
Anyway, Senju Tobirama, sent by the Uehara Race to negotiate, has already shown a low stance toward the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads!
"Tobirama-san..."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni slowly said, "Can you tell me why you would send Vice Captain Uehara Naraku?"
"Because this is about making him see reality!"
Senju Tobirama snorted coldly, speaking discontentedly, "It’s a part of Naraku’s training; since childhood he has been pampered, refusing to see the reality of living in a harsh world, where many have plotted against him..."
At this point, Senju Tobirama asserted firmly, "This is personally set by my elder brother, Senju Hashirama! This time it’s to make him understand, without covert protection, many would kill him, not hold onto past naive ideas... It will only harm the Uehara Race!"
"..."
Yamamoto Genryuusai was silent for a long time.
This elderly gentleman shook his head slowly, saying, "Vice Captain Naraku is merely kind-hearted; we know his nature isn’t bad..."
"..."
This time, it was Senju Tobirama’s turn to fall silent.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni didn’t look at Senju Tobirama’s expression, softly speaking, "So be it, we will go along with Tobirama-san’s suggestion, the Guardian Court Thirteen Squad will arrange assistants for him..."
The Guardian Court Thirteen Squad has few who can assist Uehara Naraku.
Firstly, deploying Captain Level Shinigami would seem too overbearing; Vice Captains, however, are hard to pinpoint a match...
After all...
They are to seek out the Masked Legion, those who were captains or vice-captains decades ago; the force shouldn’t be too far behind...
