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Otherwise, if the entire coastline were invaded, Japan would have been almost completely destroyed by the monster army in the last two invasions, not to mention that the Grim Reaper could also internally block information.
"It seems we're not the most unpunctual ones after all."
Looking around at the important figures he had met yesterday, Aizen Senzaemon muttered under his breath.
Aside from the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th Divisions, they were only the fourth group to arrive. The two members of the King of Fighters Garou team from the 11th Division, who were suspected to be transmigrators or summoned characters, hadn't arrived yet.
However, no one present could miss his voice, and Soi Fon's face immediately flashed with displeasure. If it weren't for the fact that he was Aizen's younger brother, she would have already reprimanded him.
"Well, it's not that you're not punctual, it's just that this old man and Captain Soi Fon were a little worried and came early to arrange the barrier setup."
Kuchiki Ginryu offered a rather amiable explanation, thus glossing over the topic.
However, based on his words, it's clear that Gin Ichimaru is also someone who hasn't been there long.
Yes, the five team leaders did not act at the same time.
If someone wants to set up a barrier, they definitely need to arrive in advance. If they don't rely on the Kido Clan, then borrowing the Shihouin family's divine artifact is the most convenient option.
Compared to entrusting this to other captains, Shihouin would rather give it to Soi Fon, without worrying that Soi Fon wouldn't return it. Kuchiki Ginrin was also there as a precaution, just in case something unexpected happened that would cause the new captain of the 2nd Division to die again.
The remaining three groups are secretly working together, so they will have to team up and cooperate.
Some time later, about half an hour later, Joe and Andy finally arrived, but they were also met with a cold reception from Soi Fon, which made them feel somewhat wronged.
The fact that all of Shinigami's side arrived first made Soi Fon's expression somewhat better.
Without Yoruichi Shihouin... the current faith is to prioritize the Soul Society, to replace the Gotei 13 and other forces in fighting against the monsters. For Soi Fon, this is also a matter that would be a disgrace to the Soul Society.
Therefore, in no aspect is it permissible for anyone in the Spirit Court to be inferior to others.
The few shrewd people present could vaguely figure out Soi Fon's mindset, and while they found it amusing, they didn't want to spoil her fun.
Distracting yourself is indeed a good way to heal injuries.
The complex relationship between Soi Fon and Yoruichi is best left unsaid to outsiders, but how could these Shinigami, who hold high positions as captains, not know a thing or two? They should be understanding and considerate of a girl.
Several more hours passed before the second group of people arrived.
"The Onmyoji family, Kasakain Nozomi."
"This humble girl, Hua Kaiyuan Lixiang, greets everyone."
The pairing of a man and a woman drew slight attention from the captains. After a brief exchange of pleasantries and some initial acquaintance, they sent Omaeda Norichiyo and Kuchiki Byakuya to entertain them.
If it weren't for diplomatic reasons, two guys at the vice-captain level wouldn't even deserve a second glance from them.
Rika Hanakain, having noticed this, was naturally somewhat indignant, but was stopped by the calm and rational Nozomi Hanakain.
"Too weak, the Hanakain family."
Aizen Senzaemon's eyes flickered slightly, but he showed no intention of actively seeking out Aizen to build a relationship.
These two are not the heads of the Mikadoin family, nor do they possess the ability to live forever. In a few decades, they will just be extras turned into dust.
If the system gave him a task, he might do something else. Since he doesn't, there's no need for him to do anything that violates his identity. Didn't you see how well-behaved the other Shinigami student, Matsumoto Rangiku, is?
In fact, as an Onmyoji family, the vast Kakein clan had no one in his eyes except for the beautiful girl who would become a member of the family and the former strongest member, Kakein Hidemoto.
Despite his own strength being only at the vice-captain level, it's truly pathetic that a faction cooperating with the Soul Society hasn't even produced a captain-level figure.
The Gotei 13 currently has five Captain-level members at level 55, and if you include Andy, that… hidden master, that makes a total of six Captain-level members at level 66. No wonder the Nura Clan, as a yokai, can become an alliance with the Soul Society, while the strongest onmyoji family on the opposite side of yokai, the Keikain Clan, doesn't have that qualification.
This is understandable, as human lifespan is, after all, an inescapable constraint.
Look at the Gold Saints in the Saint Seiya world, who can destroy stars with a single light-speed punch. Even without mastering the Eighth Sense, they still experience birth, aging, sickness, and death. At most, they can achieve longevity by using secret techniques like Dohko to infinitely slow down their cell activity.
Therefore, without the lifespan advantage of yokai, an Onmyoji's growth period is only a mere ten or twenty years, and their peak period can only be maintained for ten or twenty years.
Without the immortality buff from Abe no Seimei, it would be extremely difficult for any Onmyoji, except for exceptionally talented geniuses, to rival Captain Death.
Over the next few days, Aizen Senzaemon finally met the remaining members of the group one by one.
Chiba Ryuun, a samurai from the world of supernatural beings.
Hattori Hayato, a ninja from the world of supernatural beings.
The former reached the captain level, while the latter was only slightly less capable of matching the level of a captain like Oni Yancheng, and was still in the ranks of vice-captains.
It is said that Hattori Hayato is a descendant of Hattori Hanzo, the young master of a large ninja clan, which is why he won the second qualification in the world of supernatural beings.
Only then did Senzaemon reluctantly acknowledge the existence of these superhumans, recognizing that they held more weight than the Onmyoji of the Kakeruin clan.
In addition, he also encountered monsters from the four countries.
General Okami Gyobu Tanuki is a captain-level being who can be treated with respect by captains. He is a powerful demon king who has known Nurarihyon for two hundred years and is a tanuki yokai with a very distinctive Japanese style.
The other person he brought was his son, but not "Yu Zhang" from the Hua Sun storyline.
He was not the son of Zuo Weimen, but a man who had no influence over Zuo Weimen and was even considered to be at the bottom among the vice-captains.
Finally, it's the grand finale – the Nura Clan! "Oh, looks like everyone's here."
It's a bit late, I'll see if I can still write another chapter later.
The image is of a middle-aged female official named Li Tanuki.
Chapter 320 The Ghosts of the Uchiha (Part 1/3)
"Haha, I didn't expect everyone to arrive so early!"
Rihan Nura walked over, laughing heartily, followed by three people of varying sizes. He exuded an intimidating aura, completely unafraid of the gazes of various forces.
Upon seeing the Nura Clan's leader arrive, everyone's expressions varied.
For example, the two Onmyoji from the Kagein clan had gloomy expressions, while the two Yokai's expressions were blatantly unfriendly. It's quite normal for humans not to like Yokai.
The Nura Clan may not be a particularly evil group of yokai, but that doesn't mean there aren't any yokai in the Nura Clan who don't commit evil. Even if that were the case, other yokai harming humans would make humans dislike all yokai.
The incognito god Gyoubu Tanuki also suffered similar treatment.
But as the supreme commander of the four kingdoms' demons, he possessed formidable strength and had done nothing wrong, so no one dared to provoke him easily, and he simply ignored these humans.
Because there are so many people on the Grim Reaper side, their views vary greatly.
Some, like Soi Fon and Ginrin, disliked him, while others, like Ichimaru and Joe, were interested. However, most people didn't have a good impression of Rihan Nura, who arrived last without showing any remorse or embarrassment.
"Enough with the small talk. Now that everyone's here, let's go over the basic information together. This isn't just a training opportunity; the most important thing is to protect the present world!"
Suppressing her dissatisfaction, Soi Fon, as the person in charge, interrupted directly and warned coldly: "Before pursuing interests, it must be based on the premise that the world is safe and sound. If any accidents occur due to anyone's selfishness or infighting, the punishment will be determined according to the severity of the situation, or a joint attack will be launched! Does anyone have any objections?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people from various factions changed slightly.
Who can say for sure what's right and wrong in this kind of thing? If someone accidentally fails to keep an eye on a monster that slips through the net, resulting in another person being ambushed and losing their fighting ability, thus letting more monsters escape, whose fault is that? "Miss Death, isn't this request a bit too general?"
Or is it that the power of interpretation rests entirely with you, the Grim Reapers? Isn't that a bit too domineering?
While the others remained silent, Nura Rihan spoke with a wicked smile.
""
Soi Fon gave the seemingly nonchalant man a deep look and said indifferently, "I believe everyone has their own judgment on right and wrong. This is just a warning."
"I'm warning you, does Death perhaps see himself as the leader?"
Rihan Nura smiled silently, but Kubinashi, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but retort. His words caused the other factions to look strange, and they couldn't help but feel more dissatisfied with the Shinigami.
Aizen Senzaemon blinked, a hint of disdain rising in his heart.
Judging from the number of spots to divide the spoils, isn't it clear who holds the top position? This means that Soul Society alone is no weaker than the combined forces of these other factions. However, he doesn't believe that these factions can unite without any gaps or reservations.
Therefore, the position of the Gotei 13 is unshakeable.
Suddenly, his expression turned strange.
His system issued another task.
"If there are destabilizing factors, I don't mind eliminating them."
Soi Fon's voice grew increasingly cold, a faint killing intent flashing within it.
"Are you trying to provoke the Nura Clan?" Kubinashi's expression turned grim as he sensed the aura locking onto him.
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting tense, the gentle young man standing next to Lan Jie, whose presence was not particularly strong, suddenly stepped forward and chuckled, "Heh, in a conversation between the leaders of all parties, isn't it a bit presumptuous of you, a mere follower, to overstep your bounds?"
I also want to apologize to Captain Soi Fon, but since you've stepped forward to speak up, I don't mind saying something beforehand.
In terms of strength, the Soul Society is more than capable of annihilating any one of you. Whether you believe it or not, that is the truth.
Under these circumstances, the fact that Captain Soi Fon didn't directly demand command authority demonstrates our friendly attitude. So, to still doubt us, should we say you're being cautious or petty?
Finally, after a slight pause, the rhetorical question posed carried a hint of doubt but was actually mockery.
After a while, everyone's expressions began to turn strange. The Onmyoji and the people from the Otherworld were full of schadenfreude, while Kuchiki Byakuya and Ōmaeda Nozomi were quite in agreement. The latter looked at the boy who spoke up for his captain with a more affectionate gaze.
As the person involved, Shouwu's face was as black as could be.
He seemed to see mockery on the faces of several Grim Reapers, as if they were laughing at his overestimation of his abilities.
However, after hearing this, the others' vigilance towards death lessened considerably.
If the Grim Reaper really wanted to monopolize the benefits, they could have killed them one by one as they arrived in batches. At that time, the factions without leaders would not only be severely weakened, but they would also have no leverage to demand an explanation from the Grim Reaper.
"I apologize on behalf of Shouwu; Shouwu misspoke in a moment of excitement."
Now Nura Rihan couldn't just sit and watch any longer. He sighed and drew everyone's attention to himself, then said in a cheerful tone, "As for intelligence, having been through this twice, I have quite a bit of experience. It's just that the monsters that invaded in the first two times were somewhat different; they weren't all the same."
Therefore, my information may not be entirely reliable; the uncle from the Ministry of Justice, who has also experienced similar situations, should be able to corroborate my statement.”
"good."
Because of her relationship with Nurarihyon, Gyobe Tanuki also chimed in.
In this way, the slightly tense atmosphere eased considerably.
Just as the main characters began exchanging information, Aizen Senzaemon completely ignored it, standing in a corner and secretly grinning foolishly.
He completed his mission and saved Soi Fon from trouble! According to the mission outline, if he hadn't interrupted, Soi Fon and Kubinashi would have fought, and Rihan Nura, who was closest to them, wouldn't have just stood by and watched, so Soi Fon might have been at a disadvantage.
This surprised him greatly; he truly hadn't expected that the second head of the Nura Clan could actually make Soi Fon suffer a loss.
Even if Soi Fon isn't particularly strong at this point in time, she's still a captain, and with her excellent mobility, it's really not easy for her to suffer a loss.
Because this task isn't particularly difficult, and the rewards are rather ordinary—just the first sixty Ghost Paths.
In reality, Kido No. 60 is nothing special; some vice-captains can master Kido No. 60, or even No. 70 or 80. However, for Aizen Senzaemon, whose comprehension is extremely poor and who can't learn Kido no matter how hard he tries, this is a good supplement.
Otherwise, if he wanted to learn, it would take him decades.
Just as everyone was talking inside the tent, an unexpected event quietly occurred.
"Another world, huh? How interesting."
A chilling voice, radiating arrogance and domineering arrogance, suddenly rang out, instantly putting the twenty people in the tent on high alert. Soi Fon, in particular, shouted warily, "Who's spying on us from the shadows?"
Heavy footsteps slowly echoed as a figure walked to the tent entrance with arms crossed.
Upon regaining his senses, Aizen Senzaemon's pupils constricted when he saw the newcomer, and he almost cried out, "Impossible!"
Holding a round fan, carrying a sickle on his back, and dressed in ancient armor, the spiky-haired youth spoke with a cold tone that revealed disdain and contempt.
"Heh heh, the spirit of the Uchiha!"
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Chapter 321 Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation (2/3)
"Uchiha Madara!!!"
Aizen Senzaemon, barely managing to suppress his shout, covered his mouth and stared wide-eyed.
Among the three major manga series, compared to One Piece (which is still ongoing) and Bleach (which was abruptly canceled), Naruto, whose main story has already ended, is arguably the only one that achieved a happy ending before being transported to another world.
Among them, the most charismatic villain might be Orochimaru, Pain, or even Obito Uchiha, who was willing to overthrow the entire world for the sake of his beloved.
Without a doubt, once this man appeared, he was undoubtedly number one among the villains in terms of ability, personality, and charisma! Even Kaguya Shin Ōtsutsuki, who was stronger than him, was ultimately just a woman driven mad in her attempt to protect herself.
But!!! Why is this man in this world?! Holy crap, is there something wrong with my time-travel storyline?! "One, two, three!"
"God, Buddha, Taoism, Heavenly Dao, the Great Universe Consciousness, Transcending the Great God Author Dad"
"Don't add so many unexpected scenes for me, the main character; it'll violate the established plot!"
Aizen Senzaemon was shocked and kept internally complaining.
Madara Uchiha! That's right… a character from a once-popular arcade game, albeit a third-rate or even bottom-tier character. He's a true powerhouse! "Uchiha…that seems to be a surname."
Kuchiki Ginryu murmured softly, then her expression turned solemn as she asked in an aged voice with a noble air, "Lord Uchiha, the talk of the dead is rather frivolous."