Quiet Spirit Court.
Aizen Sousuke and Orochimaru are holed up in Hueco Mundo, Yhwach is also hiding in the shadows, not daring to show his face, and the entire Quiet Spirit Court remains in a state of tranquility.
After sending off Kuchiki Rukia, Uehara Naraku began his regular routine, heading to The Library of the Great Spirits to watch the live-action version of the Bleach anime.
The Library of the Great Spirits belongs to the Tsunayashiro Family, one of the Four Great Noble Clans.
This family is responsible for recording all historical events in the Soul Society and knows the most secrets of the world by managing The Library of the Great Spirits.
In a place where Uehara Naraku exists, for such a noble family to survive knowing too much, they naturally must have secretly pledged allegiance to Uehara early on.
Such aristocrats...
Are either on our side...
Or dead among the dead.
"Master."
The current patriarch of the Tsunayashiro Family greeted Uehara Naraku with a respectful bow, softly saying, "The spy has sent real-time images of Kurosaki Ishin and his son."
He assumed Uehara Naraku was concerned with the former captain of the 10th Squad, Kurosaki Ishin, as Kurosaki Ichigo was still an ordinary student.
Moreover...
Just a student with a bit of Spiritual Power.
Uehara Naraku sat in front of a monitor in the Great Spiritual Power Corridor, raising his chin with his finger, looking at Kurosaki Ichigo shown on the screen.
This is a fifteen-year-old Japanese high school student.
Keywords: Japanese high school student—just this profession implies a hidden powerhouse!
A space-time vortex appeared before Uehara Naraku, and the figures of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito appeared before Uehara Naraku.
"Speaking of which..."
Uehara Naraku pointed at Kurosaki Ichigo on the screen, chuckling lightly as he spoke, "Do we have any members suited for infiltrating high school?"
"..."
Uchiha Obito fell into a strange silence.
Uchiha Itachi's expression was also somewhat peculiar.
Is this guy going too far? It's one thing to deal with a regular high school student, but planning to place an undercover?
"Are you thinking of something disrespectful?"
Uehara Naraku's mouth twitched, his eyebrows unable to hide a hint of playfulness, "Don't underestimate this high school student; his growth will far exceed your imagination... perhaps he'll soon catch up with the thousands of years you've traversed!"
This is often a point of criticism in the Bleach World...
Because Kurosaki Ichigo's growth seems purely like a cheat history; he barely has time to train diligently, simply walking a path set for him.
Cheat mode.
Can't win.
Continue cheat mode.
Still can't win.
Activate super cheat.
Ever since Kurosaki Ichigo engaged with the Shinigami profession and defeated the super behind-the-scenes manipulator, Aizen Sousuke, his growth speed was unbelievably unscientific.
It's not only unscientific, but not typical of a Shinigami.
By comparison, Uzumaki Naruto and Monkey D. Luffy have made more sacrifices; almost every time they grow stronger and defeat strong enemies, it's a new transformation.
Kurosaki Ichigo has gained a lot...
Compared to the price he paid, it's not much.
This is also one of the reasons people criticize him.
In fact, perhaps because Kurosaki Ichigo matured too early, his demeanor now doesn't quite resemble a typical high school student.
Kurosaki Ichigo seems to have seen through worldly affairs and displays great kindness, performing Soul Burial for spirits that are about to dissipate.
Currently, Kurosaki Ichigo's life is relatively peaceful.
However, once Kuchiki Rukia enters Karakura Town, the main actors of this grand play have been arranged, the stage is about to open, and a drama hidden for thousands of years will soon unfold—as quickly as it will close.
"Hmm, a kind-hearted person indeed..."
Uehara Naraku looked at Kurosaki Ichigo on the screen, lazily leaning back in his chair, speaking softly, "It's about time Ulquiorra's side begins, let Aizen Sousuke start manipulating his life! We just need to manipulate Captain Aizen!"
"..."
Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito's expressions grew increasingly peculiar.
Isn't this person's character getting worse? Has he evolved to enjoy toying with other behind-the-scenes manipulators now?
Of course.
By comparison, they are also quite interested in Kurosaki Ichigo.
"Will he grow to a height that even you fear?"
Uchiha Obito asked in a slightly doubtful tone, looking at Uehara Naraku with a deep voice, "Last time you had us take his mother when he was a child—were you worried he'd pose a threat to Akatsuki? If so, why not eliminate him..."
"That's a pretty dull question."
Uehara Naraku slowly closed his hands and placed them on his lap, adopting a posture of a dark organization boss, his mouth curling slightly, "Speaking of which, I don't even know what level he'll grow to—perhaps he won't even reach the height of the Hogyoku..."
At this point, Uehara Naraku's voice even lowered somewhat, his gaze falling back on Kurosaki Ichigo on the screen, "Regarding threats, there might be, there might not be; he represents the pinnacle of this world..."
"Just taking his mother is a bit..."
"Are you trying to say it's despicable?"
Uehara Naraku chuckled lightly, tilting his head, "Think carefully before speaking! I'm their family's savior... At least they still have the chance to reunite, if they seize the opportunity well!"
Uehara Naraku casually waved his hand and said softly, "Alright, don't bother me, start arranging... let those folks at Central 46 also prepare!
When Kuchiki Rukia arrives in Karakura Town, she'll immediately violate the Shinigami laws, then let Kuchiki Byakuya bring her back for execution..."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi's expression slightly stiffened.
This guy is truly a devil!
Who among them doesn't know about Kuchiki Byakuya's secret affection for Kuchiki Rukia; he's a complete sis-con. Having Kuchiki Byakuya bring his sister back for execution—just because back then Kuchiki Byakuya made a comment about your petty mind?
Well...
This is indeed Kuchiki Byakuya's own problem.
"What about Kabuto's side?"
Uchiha Itachi hesitated to speak, "Kuchiki Rukia was originally adopted by Yakushi Kabuto, treating her like this..."
"It's just a slightly torturous process."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, continuing quietly, "Secretly reveal this to Captain Aizen, let him sneak into the Soul Society and take the other half of the Hogyoku from Kuchiki Rukia's body, also let Captain Aizen see my progress, what do you think?"
"..."
Obviously not good!
Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito are too lazy to bother with him!
Uehara Naraku has been secretly performing, even secretly causing trouble for Aizen Sousuke with their Deadguard Seat Officer, which is already causing Aizen a lot of headaches...
It's just that back then, Aizen used Caja Negacion to trap him for a few minutes?
Now Uehara is going to personally confront Aizen Sousuke; this guy can no longer restrain himself, ready to let Aizen Sousuke experience the fear of being controlled?
"You may leave now."
Uehara Naraku's eyes showed a faint reminiscent smile; he looked at Kurosaki Ichigo on the screen with a light laugh as he said, "Also file a report for me, I need to tour the Mortal World, perfect timing to meet this interesting high school student..."
Uehara Naraku slowly turned his head, looking expectantly at his two subordinates, "If someone uses the nobility status of the Quiet Spirit Court to bully Kurosaki Ichigo, when I save him, will he think I'm a good person?"