Ichimaru Gin really doesn't look like a good person.
Even though Ichimaru Gin was ostensibly welcoming Uehara Naraku to the 5th Squad, his smile made it seem tremendously sarcastic, as if he was deliberately mocking Uehara Naraku's identity.
Everyone present couldn't help but frown.
Abarai Renji looked toward their orphanage senior, Ichimaru Gin, and couldn't help but mutter, "Hey, Brother Gin, Uehara hasn't really relied on his identity..."
"Yeah... Naraku really doesn't put on airs..."
Hinamori Momo couldn't help but timidly echo, then cautiously glanced at Aizen Sousuke, recalling how the captain had saved them yesterday.
Hinamori Momo bowed her head slightly and added softly, "Actually, Naraku's personality is quite similar to Captain Aizen's..."
Hinamori Momo meant that both of them were easy-going, treating everyone around them kindly, never relying on their status.
However, as soon as she spoke...
The air turned strangely silent.
Ichimaru Gin's eyes slightly lifted, and he looked at Hinamori Momo with a touch of a cold smile in his gaze, wondering what was going on with this young girl.
One sentence nearly exposed the truth...
If the real masks of the two were truly uncovered here...
The entire Soul Society could probably announce its complete destruction today!
"That's not the case."
Uehara Naraku hurriedly shook his head, mimicking Hinamori Momo, looking at Aizen Sousuke with visible admiration in his eyes: "I still have a great distance to go compared to Captain Aizen... There are many things about the captain that I need to learn..."
"Because I know I'm still admiring Captain Aizen."
Uehara Naraku sighed, his face filled with regret: "Perhaps one day, when I feel I no longer admire Captain Aizen, will be the day I can truly have the qualification to stand with you without relying on being the Patriarch of the Uehara Race..."
Uehara Naraku lowered his head and sighed deeply: "Admiration... is actually the furthest distance between people..."
Hearing Uehara Naraku's words, Aizen Sousuke couldn't help but ponder, a smile appearing on his lips as he carefully observed Uehara Naraku.
This sentence...
It somewhat aligns with his own feelings.
If Uehara Naraku didn't have such an important identity, Aizen Sousuke truly wouldn't mind taking him under his wing... Of course, he might consider doing so in the future.
A Patriarch from a prestigious family in Soul Society becoming a subordinate due to admiration... sounds like a good thing.
Speaking purely of status...
Uehara Naraku's status is actually more noble than the King of the Hollow World.
Unfortunately, this sort of matter can only be considered slowly in the future, and to admit Uehara Naraku's weakness now would be quite against his persona.
Moreover...
The Thirteen Deadguard are watching here!
Uehara Naraku can claim admiration for Aizen Sousuke... but if Aizen Sousuke himself admits it, it would surely cause him no small trouble!
After a moment.
Aizen Sousuke gently patted Uehara Naraku's shoulder, smiling as he praised, "Naraku, don't belittle yourself. You are already excellent enough.
Shin'o Academy hasn't had a student graduate early in many years, and you are the only one this year; you've already joined the 5th Squad, standing beside me now..."
After saying this, Aizen Sousuke continued slowly toward Uehara Naraku: "At present, I am merely a sight along your journey; in time, if the opportunity arises, we will witness a broader sky..."
At that time...
That will be when this young one truly needs to look up to him!
Just as Aizen Sousuke was speaking, Abarai Renji abruptly interrupted: "Wait, was Uehara the only one who passed the graduation test?"
This sentence really ruined the mood!
Clearly Aizen Sousuke was subtly expressing his vision for the future, while Hinamori Momo and Kira Iziru were filled with admiration, and Uehara Naraku and Ichimaru Gin were acting along...
Abarai Renji, this guy, directly brought up the main point...
This guy really knows how to ruin such a beautiful atmosphere!
Aizen Sousuke couldn't help but glance at Abarai Renji, somewhat noting this tactless fellow, deciding he would absolutely not bring him under his wing!
Because this kind of impulsive hot-blooded fool...
Even one in his ranks would be too many!
However, what Abarai Renji mentioned is indeed a serious matter; someone as straightforward as him does care more about the graduation issue...
Nevertheless.
The whole of Shin'o Academy.
This time, only Uehara Naraku was granted the privilege to graduate early.
If judging solely by usual academic performance at Shin'o Academy, Uehara Naraku indeed qualifies; not a single teacher can deny his astonishing talent.
Throughout the generations of Shin'o Academy students, regardless of any so-called genius student, none can compare to Uehara Naraku; it's not just anyone who can master all courses at this age.
Of course...
This is also bolstered by his status.
The prestigious family Patriarch identity orchestrated by Uehara Naraku brought him significant advantages, and yesterday's grand graduation test...
In reality, it was organized solely for him.