Chapter 49

Sato Himokihara could only temporarily be arranged near the border of the Land of Whirlpools.

He tried his best to avoid meeting the Soul Reapers.

After dismissing all the summoned units, Uzumaki Chihiro began the main event of the day.

"System, consume all Reputation Points to summon a Hero-class unit!"

As the words fell, the Reputation Points on the system panel were instantly emptied.

The Senkaimon, shimmering with golden light, appeared once again.

A tall, burly figure resembling a werewolf emerged.

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully summoning a Hero-class unit: Komamura Sajin!"

"Seventh Division Captain, Komamura Sajin, greets the Soul King!"

【Komamura Sajin】

【Strength: Captain-level】

【Position: Seventh Division Captain】

【Ability: Zanpakuto·Tenken】

Good heavens, that height!

Uzumaki Chihiro clicked his tongue in secret.

Summoning Komamura Sajin for over two hundred thousand Reputation Points was not bad at all.

Uzumaki Chihiro recalled his abilities; they were somewhat similar to the Uchiha clan's Susanoo.

Thinking of this, he actually felt a bit of anticipation for a collision between Komamura Sajin and a Susanoo.

With Komamura Sajin summoned, this round of unit recruitment came to an end.

Uzumaki Chihiro checked the system again.

A new mission had quietly emerged.

【Main Quest Stage Three: Accumulate one million Reputation Points and obtain three Hero-class units. Reward: 'True Central Spirit Arts Academy'.】

The True Central Spirit Arts Academy!

Uzumaki Chihiro's eyes lit up the moment he saw the reward.

He had been looking forward to the True Central Spirit Arts Academy for a long time.

After all, it was a facility capable of training units on its own.

Not only could it save a lot of Reputation Points that would otherwise be spent on summoning normal and advanced units,

but perhaps it could even train a few Captain-level figures!

There were no shortage of geniuses in the Ninja World; once they became Soul Reapers, they might give him quite a surprise.

Moreover, after unlocking the True Central Spirit Arts Academy, he would finally be able to possess his own Zanpakuto.

Currently, due to the strength feedback from his units, his Reiatsu had reached the Captain-level.

His Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Kidō, and Hoho had all reached the level of mastery.

The only thing he lacked was a Zanpakuto.

Now, he finally saw hope.

This mission was not too difficult for him.

The condition for three Hero-class units had already been met.

He had already accumulated more than half of the required Reputation Points; as long as he stirred up some trouble next, he would complete it soon.

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Land of Water, Kirigakure.

After several days of discussion, the Third Mizukage finally waved his hand and made the decision to adopt the diplomatic approach proposed by the Terumī Clan Head.

Others had no better suggestions and could only agree.

However, who would serve as this diplomatic envoy caused the Mizukage some distress.

Among the entire high command, not a single person was willing to accept this task.

There was no help for it; the Land of Whirlpools was now a den of tigers and dragons, and who knew if one could return alive.

Although all major ninja villages had an unspoken rule not to kill envoys, who knew if this Land of Whirlpools cared about such virtues?

Therefore, no one wanted to take the risk.

In the end, it was Hoshigaki Kisame, who had previously escaped from the Land of Whirlpools, who took the mission.

Well, he was forced to.

It was euphemistically called "atoning for one's crimes."

Hoshigaki Kisame: "..."

Although he wanted to refuse, he understood he had no right to do so.

In the last mission, he was the captain, yet the Mist Ninja team he led was almost completely wiped out, four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were lost, and even among the ninja swords, only Samehada returned.

Now, he was a man under a cloud in Kirigakure; he knew the ninjas who saw him return after the mission failed looked at him with strange eyes.

He had to accept this mission whether he liked it or not.

Otherwise, he would not be able to survive in Kirigakure.

After making some preparations, Hoshigaki Kisame set out from Kirigakure, heading toward the Land of Whirlpools.

Last time he went with a troop, but this time he was truly alone.

…………

Land of Whirlpools, Seireitei.

Sixty-Third Squad Headquarters, courtyard.

Kuchiki Rukia lowered her head and said, "Soul King, that ninja from Kirigakure is here again, but this time he is alone."

"Oh?"

Uzumaki Chihiro continued practicing his swordsmanship and asked, "Alone? What is he here for?"

"It seems he wants to discuss redeeming the ninja swords and requests an audience with the Soul King."

Uzumaki Chihiro chuckled and said, "Last time he came, he started fighting without a word; this time, he's much more polite."

He thought for a moment and said, "Bring him here."

Now that the Land of Whirlpools had developed into its current form, he no longer needed to worry about whether there would be trouble if the Uzumaki clan's identity was exposed.

Besides, he would have to show himself sooner or later.

As for the ninja swords?

Not a chance of redemption.

They had already been sold to the system by him; how could they be redeemed?

Furthermore, he hadn't even settled the score for Kirigakure's destruction of the Land of Whirlpools yet.

These six ninja swords were, at most, interest.

Having received the Soul King's permission, Kuchiki Rukia headed to the coast of the Land of Whirlpools, looked at Hoshigaki Kisame, and said coldly, "Let's go, come with me to see the Soul King."

Hoshigaki Kisame took a deep breath and stepped onto the territory of the Land of Whirlpools with a heavy heart.

On the way to Seireitei, passing through Rukongai, Hoshigaki Kisame was filled with wonder.

He thought to himself.

Hadn't the Land of Whirlpools been destroyed by war before?

How did such a massive complex of buildings suddenly appear?

And looking at it, there were quite a few residents?

Hmm? That is!

As if he had seen a ghost, Hoshigaki Kisame's eyes widened instantly!

A very familiar figure entered his sight.

Green hair, sharp teeth.

Who else could it be but Black Cleaver Raiga?

But wasn't Black Cleaver Raiga already dead?

Why would he appear in the Land of Whirlpools?

Could it be that Black Cleaver Raiga survived?

But if he survived, why didn't he return to Kirigakure??

Hoshigaki Kisame couldn't help but call out, "Raiga?" ===== CHAPTER 51 =====