Naruto: Copy System - Chapter 765 765: [765] : You've Already Lost

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Unohana Retsu watched Shin, a knowing look in her eyes. ‘So, this new workhorse you mentioned… I take it you mean Yoruichi Shihōin?’

“And I suppose that makes me your previous workhorse?” Unohana asked, her lips curving into a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. Shin’s expression froze.

“Ahem, I never said that…” Shin coughed, shaking his head quickly. If Unohana really got angry, he knew he’d be in for a world of trouble.

After that, Shin didn’t return to the 2nd Division. He ended up staying at the 4th Division for several days, until a furious Yoruichi Shihōin finally tracked him down.

“There you are! I knew I’d find you here,” Yoruichi declared, a dangerous glint in her eyes. “I’m busting my ass at the 2nd Division, and you’re off slacking and hitting on women?”

He hadn’t been back to the 2nd Division for days. Was he even the captain anymore? Had he completely forgotten about his duties?

“Hold on—” Shin began, raising his hands as he saw Yoruichi’s clenched fist. “We can talk this out. No need for violence.”

He really didn’t want to fight her. Of course, if they did throw down, Yoruichi would be the one getting a beatdown. But she was his workhorse, after all. Better not to push her too far. What if she got angry and threw in the towel? Who would do all his work then?

At that moment, several members of the 4th Division began to gather, their faces alight with gossip, clearly here for the show.

“Looks like we’ve got an audience.”

Shin shot a look at the 4th Division members and, with a single glare, sent them scurrying away.

“Vice-Captain Shihōin, causing such a commotion in my division’s barracks… isn’t that a breach of protocol?”

Unohana finally spoke, her sharp gaze fixed on Yoruichi. Yoruichi took a few involuntary steps back, sensing that the usually gentle Captain Unohana now radiated an intimidating aura.

“I’m just here to bring my captain back. Is there a problem with that?” Yoruichi shot back, annoyed at her own hesitation. She met Unohana’s gaze, refusing to back down.

“I’ve heard that your skills are already on par with some of the captains, Vice-Captain Shihōin. Perhaps you’d care for a demonstration?” Unohana asked with a serene smile.

“Fine. Just don’t come crying to me when I beat up the captain of a medical squad.” Yoruichi placed a hand on the short sword at her waist.

Shin had told her Unohana was strong, but Yoruichi had never really believed it. She was more than a little skeptical. Now was the perfect time to test that claim.

“Then follow me.” Unohana led Yoruichi toward the back of the barracks, where the 4th Division’s training grounds were located.

Even a medical division needed to stay sharp. Many of its members were there, honing their skills.

Shin only snapped out of it as they walked away. He knew it was too late to stop them now.

‘Might as well let them fight. Unohana probably won’t go all out.’ Shin decided to follow them. He’d wanted to stop it, but on second thought, it was better to just watch and make sure things didn’t get out of hand.

“Go get her, Yoruichi! Don’t embarrass the 2nd Division!” Shin shouted, clearly enjoying the drama.

Hearing his words, Unohana’s eyes narrowed slightly. She turned to look back at Shin.

“Aren’t you going to cheer for me, Shin? Are you hoping I’ll lose to her?”

Sensing the danger in her tone, Shin cleared his throat. “Not at all. I’m just encouraging Yoruichi to last more than a few seconds.”

“We can’t have her getting one-shotted, after all. That would be embarrassing for the 2nd Division.”

Yoruichi, who had been feeling a brief thrill at Shin’s encouragement, was now thoroughly annoyed. She shot Shin a fierce glare before turning her full attention to Unohana.

“Don’t worry, Shin. I’ll be sure to give her some face,” Unohana said with a slight smile.

“Hmph. I won’t be holding back.”

Yoruichi snorted, then vanished with a Shunpo. In the blink of an eye, she reappeared behind Unohana, her Zanpakutō slashing down. Though she rarely used her blade, she still carried one.

CLANG!

Just as Yoruichi thought she had landed a clean hit, Unohana’s own Zanpakutō was already there, blocking the strike. Unohana hadn’t even turned around.

“Are you looking down on me, woman?” Yoruichi leaped back, staring at Unohana, who still had her back to her.

“You have talent. You will be a formidable force in the future. But as you are now, you are no match for me,” Unohana said calmly.

Yoruichi continued her assault. Even after activating her Shunkō, her movements leaving afterimages in the air, she was still no faster than the blade in Unohana’s hand.

“Damn it… Her defense is airtight.”

Yoruichi created some distance, cold sweat beading on her forehead. This was the strongest opponent she had ever faced. Even the Adjuchas Shin had captured hadn’t exuded this much pressure. And she knew Unohana wasn’t even serious yet.

“Are all the captains this strong?” Yoruichi couldn’t help but ask.

“Not all captains are this powerful. The only ones stronger than Captain Unohana are myself and the Captain-Commander,” Shin answered her question. The truth was, Yoruichi’s current strength already surpassed some of the less impressive captains.

“<Hadō #63: Raikōhō!>”

Since close combat was useless, Yoruichi switched to Kidō. A number 63 Hadō spell was nothing to scoff at.

“<Bakudō #81: Dankū!>”

Unohana didn’t even move. A transparent wall materialized, completely blocking Yoruichi’s Kidō.

‘She blocked it!’

“<Bakudō #61: Rikujōkōrō!>”

Before Yoruichi could make another move, six beams of light shot out, pinning her in place and rendering her completely immobile.

Unohana walked over and placed the tip of her Zanpakutō against Yoruichi’s neck.

Though she hated to admit it, she had lost. Against Unohana, she felt like a child.

“Among all the vice-captains, your strength is likely at the very top,” Unohana said, as if to soften the blow.

“But I still lost to you.”

Yoruichi clenched her fists, still unable to accept it. The defeat was absolute. Unohana had clearly been holding back—going easy on her to an almost insulting degree. She hadn’t even launched a single real attack. If she had, Yoruichi wouldn’t have lasted this long. A single strike might have been all it took to defeat her.

The pride she had carried in her heart instantly shattered. She had doubted Shin when he’d said Unohana was far stronger than her. Now she knew it was true.

The gap wasn’t just wide—it was a chasm…

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