Naruto: Copy System - Chapter 731 731: [731] : The Graduation Exam

~ Support & Read 60 Advanced Chapters on Patreon!

❁❁❁❁

Since Retsu Unohana was heading to the 4th Division, Shin was going with her—it wasn’t like he had anywhere else to stay.

He could have remained in the 11th Division, of course. No one would have objected. But Shin had no desire to stick around. Besides Unohana, the squad was full of guys—battle-crazed maniacs with a screw loose.

Shin had no interest in hanging out with them—it just wasn’t his scene.

With their departure, the 11th Division would get a replacement captain immediately. While other squads could afford a vacancy for a while, 11th Division, as a combat unit, had to be ready for battle at a moment’s notice—especially with the escalating friction with the Hollows.

“You’re saying you plan to graduate from the Soul Reaper Academy?” Unohana asked, looking at Shin.

Indeed, Shin had just told her his plans. He was ready to graduate.

“Which squad do you plan on joining after graduation? I think the 4th Division would be a good fit for you. Your unique healing Kido is incredibly powerful. I could make you my Vice-Captain.”

Unohana said seriously to Shin.

“Thanks, but no thanks. The 4th Division sounds too boring. I have no intention of joining.”

Shin shook his head. The 4th Division was a medical unit, and he had no interest in spending his days healing others.

“Then which squad are you planning to join?”

Hearing Shin’s refusal, Unohana didn’t press the issue, though she would have liked for him to join her. She knew Shin had his own plans.

“I’m planning to join the 2nd Division,” Shin said with a faint smile.

The 2nd Division was in charge of executions, assassinations, and patrols within the Seireitei. Shin had his reasons for wanting to join.

The patrols, in particular, would give him a better understanding of the Seireitei. Despite having been in the Soul Society for three years, he still wasn’t very familiar with it.

Most of his time had been spent at the Academy learning the basics of being a Soul Reaper, and the rest was spent chatting and sparring with Unohana.

“The 2nd Division, huh? It’s not easy to get in, but with your strength, you’ll have no problem.”

Unohana nodded.

“And if that doesn’t work out, I can always come back and freeload in 4th Division,” Shin said to Unohana with a grin.

————————

The next day, Shin submitted his graduation application, and his instructor approved it immediately.

However, an approved application didn’t mean he had officially graduated. He still had to pass a final exam, much like the Ninja Academy—but this involved real combat. To graduate from the Soul Reaper Academy now, one had to prove they could take down a powerful Hollow.

There were no Hollows in the Soul Society, of course, so they had to go to the World of the Living to hunt them. Shin was also curious about the human world.

A Soul Reaper Vice-Captain was assigned to lead the graduating students to the World of the Living for their exam.

Shin wasn’t the only one graduating—a few other students were as well. Some of them had already started forming teams of two or three.

“So you’re the genius Captain Unohana brought back from the Rukongai?”

The Vice-Captain in charge of the exam, responsible for ensuring the students’ safety, walked over to Shin.

Shin recognized him—Kyōraku Shunsui, one of Captain-Commander Yamamoto’s prized students.

He appeared frivolous and lazy, but he was an incredibly sharp and meticulous man. He was still just a Vice-Captain, not yet the captain of his own squad.

It’s worth noting that Kyōraku Shunsui was currently the Vice-Captain of the 5th Division.

“Vice-Captain Kyōraku, you seem quite curious about me.”

Shin said, noticing the other man’s inquisitive gaze.

“I’m not the only one. After all, you’re the one that monster brought back,” Kyōraku Shunsui couldn’t help but say.

“Oh? If I told Captain Unohana you called her a ‘monster,’ what do you think would happen to you?”

Shin asked with a smile, and Shunsui shuddered.

“Please, I’m begging you, don’t. I’d like to live a few more years.”

Kyōraku Shunsui was genuinely startled and quickly pleaded. Although Unohana had changed a lot, he was still terrified of her.

“Actually, Captain Unohana is quite gentle. You don’t need to be so afraid of her.”

“Heh, you’re the first person to say that. You probably don’t know her terrifying reputation.”

Kyōraku Shunsui shuddered again. He had witnessed Unohana’s ferocity firsthand—it was against Hollows, but it was enough to scar him for life.

He couldn’t even face that terrifying killing intent.

Though Unohana had changed a lot… the shadow of the past still lingered—and Kyōraku Shunsui remained afraid.

“Looks like we’re out of time for small talk.” Shin’s gaze fell on an approaching Hollow. It was just a strong one, a little more powerful than a common, small Hollow.

He drew his blade, and with a single downward slash, the sheer pressure of his sword tore the Hollow to pieces.

Seeing this, Kyōraku Shunsui froze, stunned. Even he was a little surprised by the power Shin had just displayed.

Compared to the other students, Shin’s strength was on another level.

The others had to struggle to defeat a strong Hollow, but Shin had killed it in one shot.

‘Then again, he was brought back by Captain Unohana. How could he be weak?’ After his initial surprise, Kyōraku Shunsui relaxed. It wasn’t that surprising after all.

Shouldn’t he be strong? Otherwise, with Captain Unohana’s standards, she would have never brought him to the Seireitei.

“It seems this exam is completely meaningless for you,” Kyōraku Shunsui couldn’t help but say.

ROARRRRRRRRRR!!!

Just then, a roar echoed, and a massive figure lumbered towards them.

“Didn’t expect to attract a big one,” Kyōraku Shunsui said, still calm as he looked at the giant Hollow.

It was just a giant Hollow. It might be stronger than the Soul Reaper students, but it was no match for a regular Soul Reaper.

“Can you handle it? If not, I can step in,” Kyōraku Shunsui said to Shin.

“Oh? Then you can take it.” Shin sheathed his sword and stood back. He had already passed the exam—there was no need to fight again.

Kyōraku Shunsui shook his head. He could tell Shin wasn’t incapable of fighting it, but simply too lazy to bother.

“He seems even lazier than I am,” Kyōraku Shunsui couldn’t help but say, feeling that Shin’s personality was incredibly laid-back.

Oh well, no point thinking about it. He had to quickly deal with this giant Hollow that had appeared out of nowhere.

Though he didn’t see it as a threat, it was still beyond the capabilities of the graduating students. Kyōraku Shunsui couldn’t allow any casualties during the exam.

If there were any deaths, it would be his failure. Even as Yamamoto’s student, he wouldn’t get off easy.

❁❁❁❁

~ 60 Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!

https://p-atreon.com/dragonnx

(Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com