Seeing the Shinigami and Ilfort Glanz at loggerheads,
Chihiro rubbed his temples, a headache forming.
Ilfort Glanz could only be temporarily arranged near the border of the Uzushigakure.
He tried his best to avoid encountering the Shinigami.
After sending away all the recruited Troop Types, Chihiro began the main event of the day.
"System, consume all prestige value and recruit a Heroic Troop Type!"
As soon as he spoke, the prestige value on the System panel instantly emptied.
The senkaimon, glowing with golden light, reappeared.
A tall, burly figure resembling a werewolf emerged.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully recruited the Heroic Troop Type, Komamura Sajin!"
"Seventh Division Captain, Komamura Sajin, greets Lord Soul King!"
"Komamura Sajin"
"Strength: Captain-level"
"Position: Captain of the Seventh Division"
"Ability: Zanpakuto, Tenken"
Good heavens, what a height!
Chihiro secretly clicked his tongue.
Recruiting Komamura Sajin with over two hundred thousand prestige value wasn't bad at all.
Chihiro recalled his abilities, which were somewhat similar to the Susanoo of the Uchiha Clan.
Thinking of this, he was quite looking forward to the clash between Komamura Sajin and Susanoo.
With Komamura Sajin recruited, this round of troop recruitment was over.
Chihiro checked the System again.
A new mission quietly emerged.
"Main Mission Stage Three: Accumulate one million prestige value, acquire three Heroic Troop Types, reward 'Soul Reaper Academy'."
Soul Reaper Academy!
Chihiro's eyes lit up when he saw the reward.
He had been looking forward to the Soul Reaper Academy for a long time.
After all, it was a building that could Cultivate its own Troop Types.
Not only could it save a lot of prestige value needed to recruit Regular Troop Types and Advanced Troop Types.
It might even be able to Cultivate several Captain-level individuals!
There were many Geniuses in the Ninja World; once they became Shinigami, they might bring him considerable surprises.
Moreover, after unlocking the Soul Reaper Academy, he would finally be able to have his own Zanpakuto.
Due to the strength feedback from his Troop Types, his Spiritual Pressure had already reached Captain-level.
His Zankenshō had also all reached mastery.
The only thing he lacked was a Zanpakuto in hand.
Now, he finally saw hope.
This mission was not too difficult for him.
The condition of three Heroic Troop Types had already been met.
More than half of the prestige value had also been accumulated, so as long as he stirred up some trouble, it would soon be completed... In the Land of Water, Kirigakure.
After several days of discussion, the Third Mizukage finally made a decision, adopting Clan Chief Mei's diplomatic approach.
Since no one else had better suggestions, they could only agree.
However, who would serve as this diplomatic envoy caused the Mizukage some distress.
No one in the entire high command was willing to accept this mission.
There was no other way; the Uzushigakure was now a dragon's den, and who knew if one would return alive after going there.
Although all major Shinobi villages had an unwritten rule of not executing envoys, who knew if the Uzushigakure would adhere to such martial ethics?
So, no one wanted to take this risk.
In the end, Kisame , who had previously escaped from the Uzushigakure, took on this mission.
Well, he was forced to.
It was euphemistically called atoning for his sins.
Kisame : "..."
Although he desperately wanted to refuse, he knew he had no right to.
In the last mission, he was the Captain, but almost all of the Kirigakure he led were wiped out, four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were lost, and even among the ninja swords, only Samehada returned.
Now, he was a criminal in the Kirigakure; the Shinobi who knew he had failed the mission and fled back looked at him with disdain.
He had no choice but to accept this mission.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to survive in the Kirigakure.
After making some preparations, Kisame departed from the Kirigakure and headed for the Uzushigakure.
Last time, he went with troops, but this time, he was alone.
...In the Uzushigakure, Seireitei.
Thirteenth Division Headquarters, courtyard.
Rukia bowed her head and said, "Lord Soul King, that Shinobi from the Kirigakure has returned, but this time he is alone."
"Oh?"
Chihiro continued to Cultivate his Swordsmanship and asked, "Alone? What for?"
"It seems he wishes to discuss the redemption of the ninja swords and requests an audience with Lord Soul King."
Chihiro chuckled softly and said, "Last time, he started a fight at the slightest disagreement, but this time he's much more polite."
He thought for a moment and said, "Bring him in."
Now that the Uzushigakure had developed, he no longer worried about potential troubles if his Uzumaki Clan identity was exposed.
Moreover, he would have to make an appearance sooner or later.
As for the ninja swords?
There's no redeeming them.
He had already sold them to the System, so how could they be redeemed?
Furthermore, he hadn't yet settled the score with the Kirigakure for destroying the Uzushigakure.
These six ninja swords were, at most, just interest.
After receiving Lord Soul King's permission, Rukia went to the Uzushigakure coast, looked at Kisame , and said coldly, "Come, follow me to meet Lord Soul King."
Kisame took a deep breath and, with a heavy heart, stepped onto the territory of the Uzushigakure.
On the way to Seireitei, passing through Rukongai, Kisame looked astonished.
He thought to himself.
Hadn't the buildings of this Uzushigakure been destroyed by war before?
How did such a large complex of buildings suddenly appear?
And it seemed there were quite a few residents?
Huh? Is that!
As if seeing a ghost, Kisame 's eyes instantly widened!
A very familiar figure appeared in his sight.
Green hair, sharp teeth.
Who else could it be but Kurotsuchi Raiga?
But wasn't Kurotsuchi Raiga already dead?
Why would he appear in the Uzushigakure?
Did Kurotsuchi Raiga survive?
But if he survived, why didn't he return to the Kirigakure??
Kisame couldn't help but exclaim, "raiga?"
"?"
Kurotsuchi Raiga heard someone call him and turned back in confusion.
When he saw a complete stranger staring at him incredulously, he said unhappily, "Who are you?!"
Kisame 's eyes widened instantly, and he asked in disbelief, "You, you don't recognize me?"
"Tsk, why should I recognize you?"
Kurotsuchi Raiga clicked his tongue in displeasure, then seeing Rukia ahead, he said respectfully, "It's Lady Rukia, my apologies!"
Rukia glanced at him, then warned Kisame , "Don't do anything unnecessary."
Kisame 's heart tightened, and he immediately became obedient.
But his eyes still couldn't help but look at Kurotsuchi Raiga a few times.
When he saw Soul Society Court, the massive wall once again shocked him, especially the magnificent gate.
He then thought about the architecture of their Land of Water.
Compared to this, why did their Land of Water seem more like a small country?
Kurotsuchi Raiga watched Rukia lead Kisame into Soul Society Court and said longingly, "When the Soul Reaper Academy starts recruiting, I must sign up. Sooner or later, I'll also become a Shinigami and live in Soul Society Court!"
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