"Naraku…"
A girl with a bun hairstyle saw Uehara Naraku, her face full of joy as she waved her hand to Uehara Naraku: "Hurry up, Captain Aizen will announce the list of those who passed the assessment today!"
"Hey, Hinamori."
Abarai Renji looked at Uehara Naraku with displeasure, walking over with another companion, Kira Iziru: "That's the Clan Leader of the Uehara Race, maybe he'll become a Captain when he graduates!"
Abarai Renji doesn't hate Uehara.
Abarai Renji dislikes the Uehara Race more.
The children from the orphanage have no good feelings towards the Uehara Race.
Even though Abarai Renji knows Uehara Naraku has never done anything wrong, he instinctively blames the oppression of Yakushi Kabuto by the Uehara Race on Uehara Naraku.
Probably only Ichimaru Gin, who knows the truth, understands the real relationship between Uehara Naraku and Yakushi Kabuto…
"Renji…"
Hinamori Momo's face showed some grievance.
The young girl always had a good impression of Uehara Naraku because Uehara Naraku never suppressed others with his identity during their interaction.
Even facing the always irritable Abarai Renji, Uehara Naraku could handle him with warmth, never minding Renji's offense towards him.
Even though Abarai Renji habitually expressed dissatisfaction towards the Uehara Race afterwards, he secretly felt some regret.
Because he knows Uehara Naraku's character.
It's simply a way to vent his anger.
"Ah, sorry, Uehara."
Abarai Renji crossed his arms, a hint of regret flashing across his face as he loudly said: "No special meaning, just feeling a bit unhappy…"
After all…
Today is not only the day of announcing the graduates but also the day Yakushi Kabuto leaves Quiet Spirit Court, so Abarai Renji naturally felt a bit unhappy.
"No problem."
Uehara Naraku squinted his eyes, looking at Abarai Renji apologetically, shaking his head: "I know my unwelcome identity may bring you unhappiness…"
Saying this, the apology on Uehara Naraku's face deepened, he even awkwardly said: "Sorry, I didn't expect that after all this time, you would still have dissatisfaction towards me because of my identity…"
That sounded a bit manipulative.
If you seriously calculate, indeed it was Abarai Renji's fault; Uehara Naraku never put on airs!
Even because of his identity, when facing students of Shin'o Academy, Uehara Naraku always adopted a humble attitude; every student knows that although Uehara Naraku's identity is noble, he is actually a kind person inside.
To put it harshly…
It's almost naive.
If Uehara Naraku weren't from a prestigious family, surely there would be students in Shin'o Academy who dared to bully him, and people picking fights with him constantly…
However.
This naivety is quite popular in school.
Both Hinamori Momo and Kira Iziru couldn't help but glance at Abarai Renji, each face filled with blame and dissatisfaction.
In their eyes, it's always Renji who initiates trouble… while Uehara Naraku not only never retaliates but even proactively apologizes.
So…
Who would have the nerve to bully someone so kind!
Abarai Renji noticed the reproachful gazes of Hinamori Momo and Kira Iziru, his face uncontrollably twitching: "Hey hey hey, I said it wasn't like that at all!"
"No problem."
Uehara Naraku nodded, forcing a smile: "I'm used to it, let's not talk about these unhappy things…"
Uehara Naraku watched Abarai Renji's frustrated look, then leisurely turned the topic: "Speaking of which, our assessments seem different, what kind of test did you encounter yesterday?"
"Encountered some trouble."
Kira Iziru's face suddenly became solemn, speaking in a serious tone: "Yesterday we were attacked by a group of Hollows, the Shinigami Squad responsible for protecting us nearly met their demise…"
"Um…"
Hinamori Momo looked a bit fearful, but when mentioning this, her face showed a hint of admiration: "Luckily, Captain Aizen came to support us! Otherwise, everyone would have really been in danger…"
"That was indeed fortunate…"
Uehara Naraku nodded slightly.
Yesterday, Aizen Sousuke really didn't waste any time!
That guy Aizen Sousuke was sending Hollows to assassinate the Patriarch of the Uehara Race, seeing the assassination fail, he even stepped in to help clean up the mess, pacifying this kind-hearted student…
After finishing his business over here, he rushed over to Abarai Renji and Hinamori Momo's side, even using the Hollow attack opportunity to win over young girls…
Truly a master of time management.
Uehara Naraku slightly furrowed his brows, speaking seriously: "Speaking of which, there's something strange, due to certain reasons, the location of my assessment should be confidential, yet still encountered Hollow attacks, even including Hollows…"
"Huh? Hollows!"
Abarai Renji's expression changed dramatically, hurriedly asked: "Did you have any trouble?"
"No."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, continued in a serious tone: "Seventeen Hollows, no, it should be eighteen Hollows, they tried to pass through the boundary wall to attack my assessment location, all were stopped by the Deadguards from our clan…"
When Uehara Naraku mentioned this, he couldn't help but lower his voice: "I'm just curious, how did those Hollows know where my assessment was supposed to be, to attack it…"
"You mean…"
Kira Iziru furrowed his brows, asked seriously: "Were those Hollows deliberately wanting to attack you?"
Hinamori Momo shook her head slightly, spread her hands: "Speaking of which, that's quite normal, right? After all, considering Naraku's identity, it's not surprising those Hollows want to attack someone important like him…"
"..."
Uehara Naraku's forehead twitched.
Can't these two comrades guess anything serious!
No wonder these two are always manipulated; they never think in a serious direction!
Abarai Renji's expression was somewhat grim: "Uehara, are you suggesting someone secretly leaked your exam location?"
"Um… not really."
Just as Uehara Naraku wanted to plant seeds subtly with his words, even planning to plant seeds when meeting Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni in the future.
Then suddenly within his sensory range, two spiritual pressures appeared.
Aizen Sousuke and Ichimaru Gin!
Uehara Naraku's eyes noticed their appearance, and he immediately switched the subject: "Our clan speculates maybe some Hollows mastered the method to track our race's bloodline, since some secrets… forget it, it just troubles me…"
"What troubles?"
Aizen Sousuke stood beside Uehara Naraku, smiling warmly as he spoke: "If my future companion faces some thorny troubles, it'll also make me as Captain worry for my companions…"
"Captain Aizen!"
Everyone's face flashed a look of surprise.
Hinamori Momo's face immediately showed eyes of admiration, Kira Iziru slightly bowed to show respect to the Captain of the 5th Squad.
Abarai Renji nonchalantly looked at Aizen Sousuke, his gaze more focused on Ichimaru Gin beside Aizen: "Hey, Gin bro, long time no see!"
"Renji, you're here…"
Ichimaru Gin smiled with narrowed eyes glancing at Renji, then turned to Uehara Naraku, speaking with a smile: "Lord Naraku, Captain Aizen will soon announce your assignment into our 5th Squad…
If you have no objections, then we'll be companions in the future!"
"Of course not!"
Uehara Naraku shook his head, even slightly stepping back indicating humility: "No… it should be an honor… to become subordinate to Captain Aizen and Vice Captain Ichimaru Gin…"
"No."
Ichimaru Gin slightly opened his eyes, revealing light blue eyes, with a tone of laughter containing a subtle respect: "This matter… should truly be our honor too!"
However, Ichimaru Gin's show of respect…
Within their current apparent identities, sounded more like sarcasm.