Kuchiki Byakuya wasn't in a good mood.
Is this a deliberate humiliation?
If they hadn't understood Uehara Naraku's Saint-like nature, Kuchiki Byakuya, Abarai Renji, and Kuchiki Rukia all would have thought Uehara Naraku was just trying to cause trouble!
This Uehara Naraku guy...
He's clearly the most noble person in this world, yet he acts as if everyone's equal here. This guy really was born into the wrong family!
He doesn't even think about it—if it weren't for the aura of the Uehara Race Patriarch, how would he be qualified to converse with them here?
"Hey, Uehara..."
Abarai Renji frowned and began to explain: "It's not like you think, this human..."
"Renji."
Kuchiki Byakuya interrupted Abarai Renji, not even looking at Uehara Naraku, continuing coldly: "Rukia, Renji, let's go."
Clearly.
Kuchiki Byakuya couldn't be bothered to deal with Uehara Naraku.
At this time, Kuchiki Byakuya was more concerned about the crimes committed by Kuchiki Rukia; he had no desire to waste words with Uehara Naraku, who had a saint's heart!
"Why?"
Uehara Naraku's eyes flashed with light, his face gradually turning cold: "The Patriarch of the Kuchiki Clan seems disdainful to explain to an ordinary human... and even looks down on me, the Captain of Squad 5? At the very least, you should leave a few words of explanation..."
"..."
Kuchiki Byakuya tightened his grip on Senbonzakura.
Even if Kuchiki Byakuya thought Uehara Naraku genuinely wanted to seek justice for Kurosaki Ichigo on the ground, he couldn't help but feel some displeasure in his heart!
Kuchiki Rukia and Abarai Renji watched the conflict between Uehara Naraku and Kuchiki Byakuya, their hearts faintly tense...
Because they understood Kuchiki Byakuya's character...
This man, born into a noble family from a young age, disdains wasting words. With Kuchiki Byakuya's pride, he will not succumb to threats from others...
If conflict indeed arises...
What should they do, whose side should they stand on?
Just as Rukia and Abarai Renji anticipated, Kuchiki Byakuya still couldn't be bothered to argue or justify with Uehara Naraku, merely lifting Senbonzakura to open the gateway to Soul Society.
"Byakuya-senpai."
Uehara Naraku suddenly appeared in front of Kuchiki Byakuya, his eyes darkened, and an obvious anger from being overlooked showed on his face!
Uehara Naraku stared at the cold-faced Kuchiki Byakuya, his voice deep: "Byakuya-senpai, I can tolerate your rudeness... but that is not a reason for you to ignore me..."
"...Step aside."
Kuchiki Byakuya's gaze remained indifferent.
There was even a hint of impatience on his face!
Had Kuchiki Byakuya not known that action here would affect the relationship between the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads and the Uehara Race, he would definitely not just endure this quietly!
From the moment they met, he had shown Uehara Naraku enough patience!
This guy...
If he continues...
Kuchiki Byakuya is unsure he can keep his composure!
"Instead of blocking me here..."
Kuchiki Byakuya slowly raised his head to look at Uehara Naraku, entirely unmasking the disdain on his face: "Why not use your Spiritual Power to save that dying human, isn't that your favorite thing to do?"
"..."
Uehara Naraku was silent for a moment.
The next moment, he slowly raised his palm!
A faint green light fell upon Kurosaki Ichigo, and his body rapidly recovered in the blink of an eye; soon, his wounds disappeared without a trace.
However, the Spiritual Power belonging to Kuchiki Rukia on Kurosaki Ichigo's body was ultimately lost because the vital spot was pierced... Even so, this healing method is enough to amaze people!
Kuchiki Rukia finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The entire Soul Society knows Uehara Naraku's healing ability is formidable, even prompting Unohana Retsu to want to recruit him to serve as the Captain of the 4th Squad... With Uehara Naraku's intervention, at least Kurosaki Ichigo's life was saved.
Kurosaki Ichigo was also a bit incredulous, touching his wounds. Such casual release of an ability healed him entirely; this ability is simply too astonishing!
Kuchiki Byakuya nearly killed him directly...
The guy who just arrived immediately pulled him back from the brink of death! Are these so-called legitimate Shinigami's abilities all this terrifying?
Of course.
Kurosaki Ichigo's heart gained a little more favor towards the just-arrived Uehara Naraku, not only because Uehara Naraku saved his life but more importantly, because of what Uehara Naraku said...
This Shinigami is nothing like Abarai Renji and Kuchiki Byakuya, those two arrogant guys; he seems like a good person!
Kuchiki Byakuya watched Uehara Naraku instantly heal Kurosaki Ichigo; his eyes narrowed slightly, turning to bypass Uehara Naraku: "If you want to know, go ask this human, don't delay my mission..."
"Who assigned you the mission..."
Uehara Naraku spread his arms, blocking Kuchiki Byakuya's path: "In this world, rashly killing a human soul, who granted you such authority?"
"It's none of your business."
"But I saw it."
"No one is obligated to explain to you."
"I see..."
Uehara Naraku slowly lowered his arms, seemingly allowing Kuchiki Byakuya to leave, but his next words changed everyone's complexion: "If there's no reasonable explanation, then let Byakuya-senpai experience what an ordinary person's life is like..."
"Hmm?"
A hint of confusion flashed across Kuchiki Byakuya's face.
The next moment, he saw Uehara Naraku's hand suddenly lift up, with a strange spell swirling on his palm, striking fiercely towards Kuchiki Byakuya's chest!
This guy…
What does he want to do!
Kuchiki Byakuya's figure retreated swiftly!
No one expected that Uehara Naraku would be the first to make a move, and at such incredible speed. No matter how Kuchiki Byakuya tried to evade, the distance between him and Uehara Naraku never changed!
Uehara Naraku's Shunpo is unusually adept… After all, the fastest Soul Reaper of Soul Society, Namikaze Minato, is part of the Uehara Race, and is Uehara Naraku's subordinate…
The question is…
How dare this guy!
Why does Uehara Naraku dare to attack him!
Kuchiki Byakuya couldn't understand. His body merely retreated quickly. Whether due to his obsessive cleanliness or the dangerous aura from the spell on Uehara Naraku's palm, Kuchiki Byakuya didn't want to be touched by Uehara Naraku!
Seeing Uehara Naraku getting closer with each shift, Kuchiki Byakuya's face grew solemn as he wielded his Senbonzakura, attempting to force Uehara Naraku back!
"Interesting…"
Uehara Naraku abruptly grasped the Senbonzakura, and the spell on his palm quickly spread along Senbonzakura's blade, covering the entire Zanpakuto!
Strange spells flowed over Senbonzakura's blade, instantly covering it completely and sealing off its spiritual power!
Kuchiki Byakuya's brows furrowed immediately, alarmed by the seal on Senbonzakura. Instinctively, he wanted to activate Senbonzakura's Shikai…
"Scatter… Senbonzakura!"
But suddenly, the sealing spell on the blade lit up!
Originally, the Senbonzakura should have transformed into countless blade-petals in Shikai form, but it was directly locked by the dark spell on the blade!
"Senbonzakura has been sealed…"
Kuchiki Byakuya's expression turned exceptionally grim.
If Senbonzakura was sealed, his power would be greatly diminished!
Kuchiki Byakuya's frown deepened, and he began chanting, wanting to activate Senbonzakura's Bankai: "Scatter… Senbonzakura Kageyoshi!"
Unfortunately…
Nothing happened.
Senbonzakura, which was supposed to be eager under Kuchiki Byakuya's urging, seemed bound by ropes, unable to release any spiritual pressure no matter what…
Kuchiki Byakuya's Zanpakuto…
Was directly sealed!
Abarai Renji watched this scene, showing a trace of shock: "How is it possible? The Captain's Shikai and Bankai… have they both failed?"
Is this a joke?
Is there truly an ability in this world that can seal a Zanpakuto?
Compared to Abarai Renji, Kuchiki Byakuya himself seemed calmer. He held his Zanpakuto horizontally, using his other hand to gather spiritual pressure at his fingertips, attempting to dispel the sealing spell on Senbonzakura's blade with sheer spiritual power!
But in the next moment, a shadow appeared in the corner of Kuchiki Byakuya's eye. Uehara Naraku somehow appeared in front of him again, striking his palm against Kuchiki Byakuya's chest!
"Four Symbols Seal!"
The sealing spell from Uehara Naraku's palm swiftly pressed through his clothing, sticking tightly onto Kuchiki Byakuya!
As the sealing spell took effect, the spiritual pressure on Kuchiki Byakuya rapidly declined, and he could feel the terrifying nature of this sealing power firsthand!
Under this sealing power…
Kuchiki Byakuya couldn't utilize his spiritual power at all!
"You…"
Finally, a trace of anger flashed across Kuchiki Byakuya's face. Both his Zanpakuto and his spiritual power were sealed by Uehara Naraku!
What humiliated Kuchiki Byakuya was…
Facing such a junior, he was powerless to fight back!
As for the seal Uehara Naraku imposed on Kuchiki Byakuya, he would have his own way to break it. Given some time, he could shatter the shackles of the seal…
However, this sense of humiliation was something Kuchiki Byakuya couldn't easily forget!
"Almost forgot."
Uehara Naraku calmly retracted his hand, his fingertips slowly emanating five orbs of spiritual power, his voice tinged with arrogance: "With just the Four Symbols Seal, perhaps Senior Byakuya could soon break through…"
The next moment, Uehara Naraku's hand flipped, and his five spiritually charged fingers fiercely struck Kuchiki Byakuya's chest once more!
"Five Elements Seal!"
The force of this strike was so immense…
That it sent Kuchiki Byakuya flying upon impact, causing him to crash awkwardly onto the ground, his white clothes instantly smearing with dirt!
This was an unprecedented disgrace for Kuchiki Byakuya…
At any time, he seemed the epitome of a flawless noble, his attire always pristine, even during battles, Kuchiki Byakuya retained this near-obsessive cleanliness…
Now…
Kuchiki Byakuya's eyes revealed a murderous gaze.
If looks could kill, Kuchiki Byakuya would not hold back!
Uehara Naraku stood in place, looking down at the murderous-faced Kuchiki Byakuya, his tone seemingly indifferent: "Now, Senior can experience the life of an ordinary person…"