The paper flower slowly burned in Uehara Naraku's hand.
A group of super-powered individuals watched Uehara Naraku pray for the deceased Hollow. Each of them couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted and bewildered.
If this person were truly naive and kind, they might have just let it pass, but there wasn't even a hint of these beautiful traits in Uehara Naraku...
This scene...
Looked utterly absurd.
After Uehara Naraku finished praying, Uchiha Obito finally suppressed his emotions and said, "Yakushi Kabuto is waiting for you in Kamui Space, something must have happened..."
"Hmph, what could possibly have happened?"
Madara crossed his arms, a look of mockery flashed across his face: "That guy has been fiercely contending with us for these hundreds of years..."
During the hundreds of years within Quiet Spirit Court, the relationship between Yakushi Kabuto and the Uehara Race was one of absolute enmity, and no one believed they could coexist peacefully.
Even after Uehara Naraku appeared publicly in this period as the Patriarch, Yakushi Kabuto always addressed him with great respect, every time they met, Yakushi Kabuto would show Uehara Naraku his innocent smile...
However...
It always made one believe Yakushi Kabuto didn't harbor good intentions.
Because his history...
Was just too deceptive.
After all, considering Yakushi Kabuto's status and his centuries-long battle of wits and strength against the biggest clan in the Soul Society, no matter how innocent Yakushi Kabuto's smile seemed, it would make one's heart tremble...
For example, Aizen Sousuke, another mastermind stirring up trouble in the Soul Society, didn't regard the Uehara Race highly, but he valued Yakushi Kabuto greatly...
Because in Aizen's eyes...
Yakushi Kabuto had the scent of the same kind.
Unfortunately, Yakushi Kabuto himself wasn't weak in strength, his mind was extremely deep, and many of the Deadguard were willing to follow him.
Most importantly...
Yakushi Kabuto also knew the true nature of Aizen Sousuke.
Or rather, the two of them mutually understood each other's true selves, sometimes cooperating, sometimes deceiving each other.
When Aizen Sousuke initially took Ichimaru Gin as his subordinate, he was aware of the connection between Ichimaru Gin and Yakushi Kabuto. He merely used this to leverage the partnership of Yakushi Kabuto and Ichimaru Gin, like master and apprentice or father and son.
Little did Aizen Sousuke know...
Everything he knew and saw was what Yakushi Kabuto wanted him to see.
As for Yakushi Kabuto's most genuine identity, it would only appear in the most secretive place, which was the Kamui Space that both he and Uchiha Obito could access.
Kamui Space.
This mysterious space, only accessible by the Kamui Sharingan, became the meeting place for Yakushi Kabuto, the Thirteen Deadguard, and Uehara Naraku.
When Yakushi Kabuto saw Uehara Naraku, Madara, and the others entering Kamui Space, a respectful look flashed on his face, and a smile crept onto the corners of his mouth. "Lord Naraku, since I'll be residing permanently in the Soul King Palace tomorrow, I wanted to report some news to you today..."
"Hmm."
Uehara Naraku slowly nodded, his body gradually lowered to sit as a stone chair emerged from the ground to support him.
Through Reanimation or other means, Yakushi Kabuto joining the Zero Squad and entering the Soul King Palace was a plan they had set in motion hundreds of years prior.
Orochimaru had also once received an invitation from the Zero Squad, but Uehara Naraku vetoed it because Orochimaru's power wasn't strong enough.
Comparatively, Yakushi Kabuto, who developed the White Zetsu Armor, was more suitable to enter the Soul King Palace and could report the Zero Squad's information to Uehara Naraku at any time.
"Let's hear it."
Sitting on the stone chair, Uehara Naraku propped his chin with his hand, his entire being exuding a lazy aura.
Except this laziness...
Was more like a beast pretending to sleep.
Even just sitting there...
He seemed like a black hole capable of swallowing everything!
"Truly makes one shiver in fear..."
The corners of Yakushi Kabuto's mouth curled up, beginning to praise, "Compared to Lord Naraku's great power, the Spirit King is hardly worth mentioning..."
Having witnessed the Spirit King firsthand, Yakushi Kabuto knew just how powerful the Spirit King's spiritual power was, but he didn't for a moment believe that the Spirit King could rival Uehara Naraku at his peak!
No matter how powerful someone is...
When Uehara Naraku truly unleashes his might, they all seem vulnerable. This confidence came from Yakushi Kabuto's belief in Uehara Naraku.
As it was said among them...
The Uehara Naraku everyone sees is precisely what Uehara Naraku wants them to see, and no one could possibly know the true power hidden within him!
No matter how strong someone is...
Uehara Naraku will surely become stronger!
Madara looked at Yakushi Kabuto with disdain and spoke, "Hmph, although what you're saying might be true, it sounds more like you're flattering Uehara..."
"..."
Yakushi Kabuto's expression turned somewhat odd.
As someone who had once collaborated with Madara, Yakushi Kabuto understood Madara's nature. This person was never short on praising those who were strong...
But at this moment...
Listening to Madara's words, it always felt strange.
Uehara Naraku tilted his head slightly, speaking slowly, "Kabuto, talk about the important matters, have all the arrangements been made?"