To be honest...
Matsumoto Rangiku does not like Uehara Naraku.
Because Matsumoto Rangiku, like Ichimaru Gin, grew up in Yakushi Kabuto's orphanage and greatly admires their director, she is well aware of the adversarial relationship between Yakushi Kabuto and the Uehara Race.
Naturally, Matsumoto Rangiku cannot possibly like the enemy that Yakushi Kabuto faces.
However, the position of the Uehara Race is noble, and even a slight discourtesy can provoke the enmity of a group of Shinigami, so Matsumoto Rangiku does not wish to cause any trouble for her captain.
More importantly...
Both Director Yakushi Kabuto and Ichimaru Gin have reminded Matsumoto Rangiku!
When facing Uehara Naraku, under any circumstances, absolutely show no disrespect to Uehara Naraku!
According to Ichimaru Gin's explanation, the power of the Uehara Race is formidable, and those children from the orphanage absolutely cannot afford to offend the Uehara Race anywhere, thus avoiding providing any excuse for the Uehara Race to attack Director Yakushi Kabuto...
It must be said...
Upon hearing Ichimaru Gin's explanation, Matsumoto Rangiku, who's very respectful to Yakushi Kabuto, immediately bore it in mind.
"It's alright..."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Matsumoto Rangiku, who struggled to maintain respect, and softly spoke to soothe her emotions: "Actually, I don't like these formalities either; I'm just a regular student at the academy for now..."
What kind of student has bodyguards when they go out!
Matsumoto Rangiku would not truly follow along with Uehara Naraku's statement. She still remembered Ichimaru Gin's solemn expression when talking about Uehara Naraku.
They absolutely cannot bring calamity to their orphanage director Yakushi Kabuto, nor leave any excuse for the Uehara Race to trouble Director Yakushi Kabuto!
Shiba Ishin had no such concerns, disregarding his vice-captain's look, he cheerfully patted Uehara Naraku's shoulder: "It would be great if little Naraku comes to the 10th Squad after graduation..."
As he spoke, Shiba Ishin stroked his chin: "Moreover, Rangiku just discovered a promising little fellow; if little Naraku could come too, we'd have two genius rookies!"
"Captain, don't say silly things!"
Matsumoto Rangiku's forehead couldn't help but twitch.
Everyone knows that's absolutely impossible.
Because all the high-ranking officers are very clear, given Uehara Naraku's identity, if he cannot become a captain due to his timid nature, the most likely squad for him to join would be the 1st Squad personally led by General Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni.
"Sorry, Lord Naraku, our captain was too disrespectful."
Matsumoto Rangiku clasped her hands and slowly bowed toward Uehara Naraku as a sign of apology: "We still need to carry out a mission, so we must bid farewell for now."
"Well then... see you."
Uehara Naraku smiled and waved his hand, strolling into the Quiet Spirit Court with escorts Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito.
On the high tower of the Quiet Spirit Court.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni stood there.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni is the pinnacle of all Shinigami in the entire Soul Society, not only referring to his status but also to his strength, he's the most powerful Shinigami in the entire Soul Society!
Zanpakuto Ryujin Jakka...
It's said to be able to burn everything around the world!
Once this old man releases his Fire-type Zanpakuto, the entire Soul Society might not be enough to withstand him alone...
This old man...
Is absolutely the strongest Shinigami in the Soul Society!
On the high tower of the Quiet Spirit Court.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni watched from afar as Uehara Naraku and his two companions slowly strolled in, closed his eyes slightly, and couldn't help but mutter softly: "The young fellow seems to be more approachable than we imagined..."
"Indeed..."
A figure walked up to Yamamoto Shigekuni, adjusted his glasses, and said with a smile: "We saw this from the moment Lord Naraku entered the academy... Although my relationship with the Uehara Race is very tense, I must say, this Lord Naraku's kindness indeed leaves no room for hostility."
"Yakushi Kabuto."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni slightly turned his head to look at the silver-haired youth beside him, his brow furrowed slightly: "I hope you truly think so, Uehara Naraku seems to have encountered several assassination attempts recently..."
"I don't know about such things."
Yakushi Kabuto quickly shook his head, chuckled, and countered: "Is the General suspecting me? I have no reason to harm someone willing to show goodwill towards me..."
"It better be like this."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni's eyes suddenly opened, radiating a powerful spiritual pressure, suppressing Yakushi Kabuto to ensure he made no moves!
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni's voice gradually became sharper, and he continued in a deep tone: "Even such a slow-witted person as I have detected the undercurrents in the Soul Society. The people mastering the Reanimation Jutsu, within Soul Society, only remain as you and Uehara Naraku..."
"That remark really seems unfounded..."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, chuckling as he continued his defense: "Didn't the previous patriarchs of the Uehara Race also master the Reanimation Jutsu?"
"No."
A sharp glint flashed across Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni's gaze as he continued softly: "As a member of the Zero Squad, you should know the secrets of the Uehara Race... once their Shinigami reach adulthood, there's always only one."
Yakushi Kabuto's expression remained unchanged as he slowly spoke, replacing Yamamoto Shigekuni's words: "Indeed... the secret of that race... the reason why every patriarch of the Uehara Race lives a short life yet possesses great power is because they have a certain Secret Technique...