Chapter 2: Tenfold Critical Hit, Hero Unit: Gin Ichimaru

"System, consume all reputation points to recruit an elite unit!"

Uzumaki Chihiro had no intention of saving up to recruit a hero unit or keeping any in reserve.

Recruiting a powerful unit immediately to survive the current crisis was the most important thing.

He was even somewhat worried that the strength of an elite unit might not be enough to solve the problem.

After all, although most of the ninja attacking the Land of Whirlpools had withdrawn, under his perception of the Kagura Shingan, there were still four ninja squads configured to search for resources within the Land of Whirlpools.

Furthermore, he was unclear about what level an elite unit's strength corresponded to within the ninja world.

He might as well go all-in on recruiting a single elite unit!

"Ding! Detected that the host is recruiting a unit for the first time; granting the newbie benefit: Tenfold Critical Hit!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host, on successfully recruiting a hero unit: Gin Ichimaru, Captain of the 3rd Division of the Gotei 13!"

Uzumaki Chihiro's eyes instantly lit up.

Tenfold Critical Hit! Hero unit! Gin Ichimaru!

Every keyword brought Uzumaki Chihiro a surprise.

Even the system's cold, mechanical voice in his mind suddenly became pleasant to hear.

The next moment, a massive gate suddenly appeared in the space before Uzumaki Chihiro.

The massive gate slowly opened.

A tall, slender figure walked out from within the gate.

He had light purple short hair, squinted eyes, and a smile that never left his face.

He wore a sleeveless white haori embroidered with the 3rd Division's number over a standard black shihakusho, with a sword tucked at his waist.

The massive gate vanished quickly, which Uzumaki Chihiro noted.

It felt somewhat like a Senkaimon.

This certainly fit the manner in which a Soul Reaper would make an entrance.

"Gin Ichimaru, Captain of the 3rd Division of the Gotei 13, pays his respects to Your Majesty the Spirit King!"

Gin Ichimaru's voice pulled Uzumaki Chihiro's thoughts back.

Looking at Gin Ichimaru kneeling on one knee, Uzumaki Chihiro fell into contemplation.

So that was it; the system had designated him as the Spirit King.

However, wasn't this Spirit King of his a bit too disheveled?

Covered in dust and grime, with bloodstains on his body.

Uzumaki Chihiro asked the system in his heart: "System, will the units I recruit ever betray me?"

"Ding! All units recruited by the host will be one hundred percent loyal to the host and will never betray!"

This put Uzumaki Chihiro much more at ease.

At the same time, he gained a clearer understanding of the unit ranks.

A figure of Captain rank from the Gotei 13 constituted a hero unit.

That meant a Lieutenant should correspond to the next lower rank, the elite unit.

Starting with a level-four Captain character, Uzumaki Chihiro finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, he was one of the top-tier powerhouses from the world of Soul Reapers.

Although he might not be unbeatable in the ninja world, he at least possessed strength comparable to a Kage.

Tap, tap, tap!

A series of chaotic footsteps grew louder as they approached, entering Uzumaki Chihiro's ears.

"Captain Kirigi, two survivors have been found here!"

Soon, a chunin discovered Uzumaki Chihiro and Gin Ichimaru.

The ninja named Kirigi glanced coldly at Uzumaki Chihiro and said icily, "Remnants of the Uzumaki clan; kill them."

"Yes!"

Three chunin rushed forward together, holding kunai, and completely surrounded Uzumaki Chihiro and Gin Ichimaru.

Their expressions were grave, daring not to be the slightest bit careless.

Although the Land of Whirlpools had already been destroyed, the counterattack by the Uzumaki clan had left a deep impression on them.

They feared that due to carelessness, they would be meeting the Sage of Six Paths in the next second.

Uzumaki Chihiro's expression remained calm; his lips moved slightly as he uttered a cold command.

"Gin, deal with them."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Spirit King!"

The moment Gin Ichimaru's voice fell, the next second he used Shunpo to appear before them.

His speed was so fast that their eyes only saw a blur before a tall, slender figure exuding immense pressure enveloped them.

Gin Ichimaru wore a smile and did not waste words with them.

He drew his sword and slit their throats!

His movements were clean and decisive.

The chūnin before him didn't even have time to form hand seals for a substitution before his head was severed from his body.

Gin Ichimaru narrowed his eyes, smiling: "First one, done!"

He turned to look at the other two, his figure flickering twice in succession, causing two bursts of blood to bloom in the air.

"Such fast Body Flicker Technique!"

Kirigi's pupils contracted sharply, his heart suddenly beating faster.

How could the Land of Whirlpools still have such a figure!

Weren't they all supposed to be dead!!

Kirigi suddenly felt some regret for accepting this mission to search for the Land of Whirlpools' legacy.

He had thought it was a cushy job, only to encounter such a god of slaughter!

"Next, it's your turn."

Gin Ichimaru slowly turned his head, his narrow, slit-like eyes fixing on Kirigi.

Gulp!

Kirigi couldn't help but swallow, his whole body feeling as if it had plunged into an ice cave.

He suddenly felt a suffocating sensation, as if a snake were coiling around his neck.

I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die!!!

The instinct of fear drove him to use the Body Flicker Technique to create distance.

The suffocating feeling of being targeted vanished, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief.

Unknowingly, his back was already soaked in cold sweat.

Cannot be opposed by force!

Kirigi made this judgment instantly.

But Gin Ichimaru's extremely fast Body Flicker made him realize his escape speed was no match for Gin's.

Years of combat experience caused him to make a decision immediately.

His hands formed seals rapidly.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

A three-meter-long water dragon condensed out of thin air, diving down toward Gin Ichimaru.

Kirigi didn't expect the Water Dragon Bullet to be effective; he turned and ran immediately.

He only hoped the Water Dragon Bullet would buy him a few seconds of escape time.

"Do you think you can escape?"

The gentle voice seemed to carry viper's fangs, making Kirigi's hair stand on end; his animal instincts made him feel a lethal threat.

"Shoot them dead, Shinsō!"

Hiss—

A white streak tore through the air; Kirigi looked down to see a white blade piercing him from behind.

It was only a few seconds later that he felt the pain.

"When... did..."

Shinsō was withdrawn by Gin Ichimaru; Kirigi fell from the air, his eyes wide open, dying with unblinking stare.

Clap, clap, clap!

Chihiro Uzumaki clapped his hands, praising: "Gin, well done!"

In less than a minute, he had resolved three chūnin and one special jōnin.

At this speed, even if a Kage came, they would not match Gin Ichimaru.

Of course, this didn't mean Gin Ichimaru was a full rank stronger than a Kage.

Besides the three chūnin indeed being weak, Gin Ichimaru's method of attack was also the reason the battle ended so quickly.

Chihiro Uzumaki's gaze landed on the wakizashi in Gin Ichimaru's hand.

Zanpakutō, Shinsō!

After its initial release, it could freely extend and retract, changing length, with an extremely fast extension speed!

With such an unexpected attack method, without prior intelligence, even if a Kage came, they would end up with several holes in their body!

Not to mention it also has a Bankai.

Gin Ichimaru turned around, reining in his snake-like expression, and bowed his head: "Thank you for the praise, Lord Spirit King."

After praising Gin, Chihiro Uzumaki shifted his attention to the system panel.

Besides the hero unit list now including the name Gin Ichimaru.

Changes also appeared on the reputation meter, which should have already been zeroed out.