Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 236: NZNT: Chapter 236

”You win. Your strength is more than sufficient for a captain’s position.” Kensei Muguruma, his clothing torn and breathing heavily, looked

”You win. Your strength is more than sufficient for a captain’s position.”

Kensei Muguruma, his clothing torn and breathing heavily, looked at Yusuke Uchiha, who appeared virtually unchanged from before their match, and spoke with genuine admiration.

As an honorable and straightforward man, Kensei Muguruma was not one to harbor resentment, and he held no ill will towards Yusuke Uchiha for his defeat.

He acknowledged that numerous captains within the Gotei 13 possessed superior strength to his own, and in his estimation, Yusuke Uchiha, having vanquished him, undoubtedly ranked among the most powerful captains.

After exchanging a few words of mutual respect with Kensei Muguruma, Yusuke Uchiha escorted his opponent from the arena.

The moment Kensei Muguruma exited the arena, he was immediately accosted by a young woman and a young man.

The young woman, possessing a vibrant head of short bright green hair, was named Mashiro Kuna. The young man, his cheeks adorned with the numeral ’69’, was named Shūhei Hisagi.

Mashiro Kuna currently served as the lieutenant of the 9th Division and would later become a member of the Visored.

Shūhei Hisagi held the rank of 7th Seat within the 9th Division. Driven by his admiration for Kensei Muguruma, and having observed the ’69’ tattoo emblazoned upon Kensei Muguruma’s chest, he had emulated this distinctive marking upon his own face.

”Captain,” Mashiro Kuna inquired, her voice tinged with a note of perplexity, ”did you perhaps refrain from utilizing your full power? I have never before witnessed you engaging in combat with such evident restraint.”

Shūhei Hisagi, his fists clenched tightly, echoed Mashiro Kuna’s sentiments. ”Indeed,” he affirmed, his voice brimming with conviction. ”That bespectacled individual was clearly no match for you, Captain. I am certain that you deliberately held back in order to facilitate his ascension to the esteemed rank of captain.”

During previous encounters with Hollows, Shūhei Hisagi had witnessed Kensei Muguruma effortlessly cleave a Hollow of immense size into two with a single, decisive stroke of his Zanpakutō. This image remained indelibly etched in Shūhei Hisagi’s memory, leading him to firmly believe that Kensei Muguruma possessed the most formidable combat prowess among all the captains of the Gotei 13.

In response to his subordinates’ inquiries, Kensei Muguruma shook his head, a wry smile playing upon his lips. ”The man’s strength is truly unfathomable,” he confessed. ”To be perfectly frank, there are likely very few captains within the Gotei 13 who would possess the capacity to overcome him.”

Despite his lack of familiarity with Yusuke Uchiha, Kensei Muguruma, in an unconscious effort to maintain his own standing, offered a rather generous assessment of his opponent’s capabilities.

To disparage Yusuke Uchiha’s abilities would, in Kensei Muguruma’s estimation, only serve to diminish his own standing.

Upon hearing Kensei Muguruma’s assessment, Mashiro Kuna and Shūhei Hisagi registered expressions of profound surprise, their respect for Yusuke Uchiha, who had earned such high praise from Kensei Muguruma, growing considerably.

Returning to the arena, Yusuke Uchiha, having decisively triumphed over Kensei Muguruma, a captain of considerable renown, had not only fulfilled but exceeded the expectations of the examination.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, his gait supported by a cane, made his way into the arena, his voice measured and deliberate as he addressed Yusuke Uchiha. ”You have demonstrated your prowess by defeating Kensei Muguruma, captain of the 9th Division, and your strength has thus earned the recognition of the Gotei 13.

However, a prerequisite for attaining the rank of captain is the mastery of Bankai. Therefore, I request that you now demonstrate the full extent of your Bankai abilities.”

Upon hearing Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni’s request, Yusuke Uchiha inclined his head in acknowledgment, and the power of his Mangekyō Sharingan was subtly activated.

”Unleash your power! Meiō Susanoo!”

This Bankai incantation, it should be noted, was entirely fabricated by Yusuke Uchiha, the purpose being to create the impression that his Bankai differed substantially from his Shikai.

As Yusuke Uchiha concluded his declaration, a fully realized Susanoo materialized behind him.

In comparison to the skeletal form of the Susanoo, whose body was composed entirely of bone, the fully realized Susanoo possessed a more robust physique, augmented by the addition of muscle and armor, resulting in a more imposing stature and a significantly enhanced spiritual pressure.

Upon witnessing this awe-inspiring and formidable black warrior, some of the more timid Shinigami present could not help but register expressions of fear.

Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni expressed his considerable satisfaction with the level of power that Yusuke Uchiha had demonstrated. While Yusuke Uchiha had not revealed the full extent of his capabilities, his display was sufficient to place him among the most powerful captains.

”The position of captain of the 10th Division, which is responsible for patrol and security duties, is currently vacant,” Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni announced. ”Furthermore, the captain of the 6th Division, responsible for the protection of the nobility, is on the verge of retirement. You are therefore afforded the opportunity to select either of these two divisions.”

Yusuke Uchiha, having dismissed his Susanoo, fell into a period of contemplation.

Both divisions presented distinct advantages. The 10th Division, with its responsibility for patrol and security, effectively controlled the majority of the Seireitei. Assuming the captaincy of the 10th Division would undoubtedly facilitate Yusuke Uchiha’s movements within the Seireitei.

The 6th Division, on the other hand, was entrusted with the protection of the nobility. Cultivating positive relationships with the nobility and securing the trust and support of the Central 46, which was largely controlled by the nobility, would grant Yusuke Uchiha considerable influence within the Seireitei.

After a brief period of deliberation, Yusuke Uchiha ultimately decided to assume the captaincy of the 6th Division.

In reaching this decision, Yusuke Uchiha also took into account another significant factor—the presence of Isshin Kurosaki, also known as Isshin Shiba.

Isshin Kurosaki, whose original name was Isshin Shiba, was Ichigo Kurosaki’s biological father and concurrently the head of the Shiba clan’s branch family.

The Shiba clan was one of the five prominent noble families of Soul Society (the others being the Kūkaku Shiba, Shihōin, and Kuchiki clans; the identity of the fifth clan remains undisclosed in the original work). Isshin Kurosaki was currently one of the most highly regarded young Shinigami within the Seireitei, enjoying the favor of the Captain-Commander and possessing a promising future.

In the not-too-distant future, Isshin Kurosaki would successfully master Bankai and assume the position of captain of the 10th Division.

Were Yusuke Uchiha to assume the captaincy of the 10th Division at this juncture, Isshin Kurosaki might well be appointed to the captaincy of the 6th Division upon mastering Bankai, thereby precluding Yusuke Uchiha from the opportunity to travel to the human world and encounter Masaki Kurosaki, ultimately leading to the birth of Ichigo Kurosaki.

Yusuke Uchiha harbored a keen interest in unraveling the secrets behind Ichigo Kurosaki’s exceptional power.

If Isshin Kurosaki’s journey to the human world was akin to the cicada in Aizen’s intricate strategy, then Yusuke Uchiha aspired to be the hidden sparrowhawk, poised to seize upon an opportune moment to acquire one of Aizen’s most prized experimental subjects—the Hollow White.

Upon hearing Yusuke Uchiha’s decision, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni nodded in approval.

He then escorted Yusuke Uchiha to meet with representatives from the Central 46, formally announcing Yusuke Uchiha as the acting captain of the 6th Division.

The designation of ”acting captain” was due to two factors.

Firstly, Ginrei Kuchiki, the current captain of the 6th Division, had not yet fully retired and continued to oversee the affairs of the division.

Secondly, Yusuke Uchiha was not a Shinigami trained within the Seireitei, and as such, his credentials were not yet fully established, necessitating a considerable period of time to secure the complete trust of the Seireitei.

Following Yusuke Uchiha’s appointment as captain of the 6th Division, Ginjirō Shirogane, the division’s lieutenant, escorted him to the 6th Division barracks.

Ginjirō Shirogane, whose given name is Ginjirō Shirogane, was a middle-aged man with short, dark blonde hair and a perpetually amiable expression.

He operated a highly successful eyewear shop known as ”Silver Dragonfly,” and he also held the prestigious position of official sunglasses sponsor for the Seireitei Men’s Shinigami Association.

As Yusuke Uchiha emerged from the inner chambers, attired in the Shihakusho and captain’s haori, Ginjirō Shirogane greeted him with unbridled enthusiasm. ”Captain Uchiha,” he exclaimed, ”I observe that you, too, are a wearer of spectacles!”

”Let me assure you,” Ginjirō Shirogane continued, his voice brimming with confidence, ”the eyewear available at my establishment is of unparalleled quality and style. Indeed, virtually every Shinigami within the Gotei 13 who dons spectacles is a patron of my shop.”

”Only a couple of days ago, Lieutenant Aizen of the 5th Division graced my shop with his presence, acquiring an additional pair of spectacles for his personal collection. Furthermore, Lieutenant Tōsen of the 9th Division recently purchased a new pair of sunglasses from my establishment.”

”And...”

Observing Ginjirō Shirogane’s persistent sales pitch, which had now extended to approximately five minutes, Yusuke Uchiha responded with a polite yet firm smile and a concise word rejection. ”No, thank you,” he stated.

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