"No... Vice Captain..."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, speaking hoarsely, "I just graduated from school and just wish to become..."
"Naraku."
Aizen Sousuke gently interrupted Uehara Naraku with a smile, "Everyone here will accompany you live or die... At least let them see your abilities, so they understand why I want you as the Vice Captain."
This kid...
What a hassle...
If not for finding hidden records about the Uehara Race possibly having ways to counter certain Genjutsu... Aizen Sousuke would have already used Kyoka Suigetsu to hypnotize Uehara Naraku and Uranari into a deathmatch!
"Yes... Captain."
Uehara Naraku took a deep breath, seemingly accepting a tremendous challenge and mission.
In the training ground of the 5th Squad.
Uehara Naraku and Uranari stood on the field, others surrounded them.
Uranari abruptly drew his Zanpakuto, looking at the bare-handed Uehara Naraku across from him, speaking deeply, "The top student of this year's Shin'o Academy... Could it be you don't even have a Zanpakuto?"
The Zanpakuto is the weapon Shinigami rely on for survival.
The shape, form, and ability of the Zanpakuto are constructed through the Shinigami's soul, each possessing its unique name, and through communication with the Zanpakuto, the Shinigami uses its power.
If a Shinigami can truly synchronize with their Zanpakuto, they can undergo Shikai and Bankai transformations, causing their power to surge dramatically.
"I don't really want to use my Zanpakuto..."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, speaking softly, "It's not out of looking down on you, but our clan's Zanpakuto is a bit different..."
"Doesn't that make it even more intriguing?"
Uranari frowned slightly, speaking seriously, "Let me see your Zanpakuto! At least that way I can go all out! Don't disappoint me, rookie... Awaken, Kaiga!"
Uranari's Spiritual Pressure suddenly surged, and his Zanpakuto transformed, with countless serrations sprouting along its blade!
This is his Shikai form!
Uehara Naraku was silent for a moment, slowly extending his hand to grasp the air, powerful Spiritual Pressure erupting from him!
In an instant...
Uehara Naraku's Spiritual Pressure completely overpowered Uranari's!
This Spiritual Pressure even forced the members of the 5th Squad to take a few steps back, while Uranari seemed to struggle for breath!
Just the Spiritual Pressure alone...
Was enough to frighten this 3rd Seat Officer!
"Hmm?"
Aizen Sousuke's brow furrowed, intently watching Uehara Naraku's back, murmuring, "The secret records about the Uehara Race mention that each generation's Clan Leader inherits Spiritual Power..."
"Indeed..."
Ichimaru Gin smirked, nodding carelessly at the remarkable Spiritual Pressure, speaking lightly, "The Spiritual Power accumulated over thousands of years, even if it's just a part, is truly astonishing..."
Though he spoke surprising words...
Ichimaru Gin's expression showed indifference to Uehara Naraku's Spiritual Pressure, as if no matter how strong, it didn't concern him.
As Aizen Sousuke considered what other Zanpakuto information the records might hide about the Uehara Race, he saw Uehara Naraku's Zanpakuto manifest and his eyes suddenly narrowed!
A mass of golden light appeared in Uehara Naraku's hand!
In a brief moment, this light concentrated into a golden light sword in Uehara Naraku's hand, composed of Spiritual Particles or perhaps photons!
Uehara Naraku raised his golden light sword earnestly, chanting a self-made Shikai Spell, "Bathe in the light... Ama no Murakumo!"
The next moment...
The golden light sword in Uehara Naraku's hand burst with brilliant light!
The overwhelming Spiritual Pressure and dazzling light encompassed the entire 5th Squad's residence, dissipating only when touching the Sekkiseki structures...
"Senior, shall we begin?"
Uehara Naraku slowly raised his golden light sword, face more earnest than ever, "Come at me with all you've got, I'll restrain my power... Ama no Murakumo symbolizes justice and light, and will never harm the innocent."
"The existence of Ama no Murakumo is light."
Uehara Naraku gripped the golden light sword, speaking slowly, "Ama no Murakumo grants me the power of light, enough to overcome any challenge..."
"..."
Uranari's expression froze for a second, then he rushed with anger and disdain, "Don't look down on me!"
Soon...
He was sent flying with greater speed!
Uehara Naraku swung his golden light sword, cutting directly into Uranari's Kaiga Zanpakuto, sending him and his sword flying!
Uranari's feet landed abruptly, his figure disappearing instantly, using the Shunpo learned from the Quiet Spirit Court's Guardian Court Thirteen Squads!
Uranari swung his serrated Zanpakuto, the teeth sharpening suddenly, striking at Uehara Naraku's neck!
This slash...
Seemed to split Uehara Naraku in two!
"This could be dangerous..."
Ichimaru Gin spoke leisurely from the side, "By the way, killing Lord Naraku here with this opportunity seems inappropriate, doesn't it?"
"There's no right or wrong time."
Aizen Sousuke shook his head slowly, explaining calmly, "Besides, Naraku's power isn't as simple as you think... During the last graduation exam, I helped him kill a failed evolving Gillian Hollow skilled in concealment and disguise..."
Aizen Sousuke continued leisurely, "But before I helped him eliminate it, he could effortlessly capture a Gillian using his Hakuda skills..."
"Quite an impressive genius..."
Ichimaru Gin's smile turned a bit wicked as he observed Uranari being repeatedly knocked back by Uehara Naraku, "His Swordsmanship seems remarkable too, looks like Uranari might lose..."
"No, he won't."
Aizen Sousuke smiled and shook his head, continuing, "Just watch... Uranari's Kaiga isn't that simple!"
Indeed...
Though after Uehara Naraku's Zanpakuto appeared, Uranari was briefly at a disadvantage due to the vast Spiritual Pressure and Zanpakuto difference... that gap wasn't enough for Uehara Naraku to completely dominate Uranari!
Every time Uranari's Zanpakuto clashed with Uehara Naraku's golden light sword, a gray shadow covered the blade, as if tarnishing it!
This is Kaiga's ability...
Through collision, he can gradually erode an opponent's Zanpakuto with his Spiritual Pressure!
Obviously, if they continued fighting...
Uehara Naraku's Ama no Murakumo would be rendered useless!
"What else can be done?"
In the next moment, Uehara Naraku's light sword vanished, and he slowly clasped his hands, methodically chanting a Shinigami Kidou spell: "Carriage of Thunder, Gap of the Spinning Wheel, this Object of Light, split into six..."
The golden light in Uehara Naraku's hand dispersed instantly, gathering into a light prison, confining Uranari within, as he finally completed the incantation: "...Bakudo No.61, Six Rods Prison of Light!"
Uehara Naraku, seeing the light prison binding Uranari, exhaled slowly, "Phew, finally done, I'm not skilled at chanting Kidou spells and forming Hand Seals..."