Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto

Chapter 917: Chapter 691: From 1, You Already Knew Everything I Did..._2

"Even Kenpachi can see something’s wrong..."

The Vice Captain of the 11th Squad, Kusajishi Yachiru, nervously reached out to grab Zaraki Kenpachi’s clothing, her small face full of worry and fear, "How could others possibly not see the problem... I also feel that little Naraku seems to have an issue..."

"..."

Zaraki Kenpachi’s expression turned even uglier.

Although Zaraki Kenpachi knew that Kusajishi Yachiru was speaking her mind, it was precisely because this little fellow spoke her mind that it made him feel even worse!

Damn it!

Saying it like this makes it seem like he has a very low IQ!

Clearly, problems that can be solved with the sword don’t need to involve the brain!

Even someone as dull as Zaraki Kenpachi and Kusajishi Yachiru can detect the problem, let alone the other Captains of the Shinigami; these people have figured everything out in an instant.

Perhaps the Uehara Race never actually withdrew from this war.

What they didn’t expect was...

The seemingly harmless Uehara Naraku turned out to be the mastermind behind bringing down the Zero Squad, because no matter how you look at it, Uehara Naraku doesn’t seem like that kind of person. Perhaps his subordinate, Senju Tobirama, fits the image of a schemer more...

No...

One should say...

Uehara actually does resemble such a person!

Because there’s already a foreshadowing example like Aizen Sousuke!

There’s something wrong with the position of Captain of Squad 5 for the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, isn’t there? Both of the previous Captains of Squad 5 turned out to be schemers...

"Today’s weather is nice..."

Uehara Naraku looked up at the clear sky, then turned to the numerous Shinigami whose expressions were grim, and deliberately continued, "It’s really good weather, the sunshine will pour down, and everyone’s eyes will be filled with light..."

Clearly, Uehara Naraku still wore a gentle smile on his face...

However, his smile did not offer the warmth that might lower one’s guard this time; instead, it made the hearts of all the Shinigami present feel a little cold.

Each Captain of the Shinigami felt an especially complicated mix of emotions.

Even though they roughly guessed that Uehara Naraku was behind everything, they didn’t want to associate the Uehara Naraku sitting on a throne with the Uehara Naraku in their memories!

Just at the meeting one day ago, Uehara Naraku was still stubbornly stating that he wanted to join the battle, insisting that he could be part of the medical or logistical department, appearing to be easily swayed...

Yet...

Now...

The current Uehara Naraku...

Resembled a lofty king!

Regardless if it’s the towering throne backing him, the four officials standing by his side, or the five Zero Squad members bound around him...

All of it struck a blow to these Captains of the Shinigami!

Even in their dreams, these Captains of the Shinigami would never think that Uehara Naraku would appear before them in such a form...

Tap...

Tap tap tap tap...

The sound of clogs stepping on stone slabs was exceptionally loud.

Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni tightly gripped the hilt of his Zanpakuto, taking the lead as he stepped toward the throne, each step increasing the intensity of his Spiritual Pressure!

Until Yamamoto Shigekuni reached the front of the throne, he finally paused his steps, a glint of pain and awkwardness flashed in his eyes. His pain was for Uehara Naraku’s wrong path, and his awkwardness was for having once again been manipulated by a shadowy hand.

"Is all of this... a conspiracy of the Uehara Race?"

Yamamoto Shigekuni didn’t bother asking Uehara Naraku if he had allied with someone like Aizen Sousuke, as he knew clearly that the Uehara Naraku sitting on the throne would not bow to anyone!

"Cough... cough cough... quick... escape..."

Before Uehara Naraku could answer, a groan of pain fell from the stone pillar first. Hyosube Ichibe’e, who was bound on the stone pillar, struggled to lift his head.

As the Captain of the Zero Squad, Hyosube Ichibe’e had never been in such a predicament. There were even two wounds on his forehead, blood trickling over his cheeks and slowly dripping down...

Just uttering a reminder to Yamamoto Shigekuni made Hyosube Ichibe’e cough up a mouthful of blood, yet this Captain of the Zero Squad still suppressed the pain of his severe injuries, struggling to continue warning his old friend.

"...Quick... escape..."

"...You are not... their... opponent..."

"...Quick escape... leave... leave here..."

"...Cough... cough..."

"Ichibe’e..."

Yamamoto Shigekuni looked up at his old friend, a hint of complexity flashed across his face, he slowly shook his head, his voice gradually softened, "Once we entered the Soul King Palace, there was no one who could escape..."

Yes.

No one could escape.

Because at the entrance of the spatial barrier of the Soul King Palace, Senju Tobirama and the Reanimation Legion abandoned by them the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads were stationed. This enclosed space was not a haven for the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, but rather their grave!

"Yakushi Kabuto!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni suddenly turned around, watching Yakushi Kabuto who had come with him, the old man’s eyes revealed a devouring gaze!

"Are you... a member of the Uehara Race?"

At this moment, Yamamoto Shigekuni understood everything!

This General of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads felt unprecedented sadness and heaviness in his heart, his gaze fixed intently on Yakushi Kabuto!

"After discovering the Hogyoku, it was you who ordered it retaken in the name of the Zero Squad... Before the war began, you proposed that the Zero Squad could provide support... When we retreated to the Soul King Palace, you took the opportunity to let the Reanimation Legion stop at the entrance..."