Naruto: Copy System - Chapter 815: [815] : I Only Wanted to Invite You

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“With an attack that weak, you aren’t even fit to scratch my back.”

Shin stared down at the Adjuchas, his voice dripping with disdain.

The terrifying display of power had left the Adjuchas paralyzed with fear. Not even a Vasto Lorde could crush a Cero with their bare hand so casually. Yet, faced with this Soul Reaper, his strongest attack had been shattered like glass.

“Forget it. I don’t care why you’re here. Since you’ve come to the World of the Living and crossed my path, there is only one outcome for you: death.”

Shin suspected this Adjuchas had been deployed here intentionally, but he couldn’t be bothered to verify it. He simply raised his hand.

“Hadō #88: Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō!” (Dragon Strike Heaven-Shaking Lightning Cannon)

A blinding bolt of lightning erupted from Shin’s palm. The blue electrical torrent tore through the Adjuchas’s body instantly, vaporizing it into nothingness.

“They insisted I handle something this trivial…” Shin muttered, dusting off his hands. “I wonder if this creature’s appearance has anything to do with Aizen.”

The thought of Aizen crossed his mind. He wondered if the man was plotting against him. However, Shin wasn’t particularly worried. If Aizen truly tried to scheme against him, Shin would teach him a lesson—one he would never forget.

“Time to head back.”

Shin looked around Karakura Town. There really wasn’t much to see.

Just as he turned to open a Senkaimon, a gate opened on its own. From within, Senjumaru Shutara stepped out.

“Surprised to see me?” Senjumaru asked.

“Not exactly. But what brings you here?” Shin looked at her with a questioning gaze.

“I wanted to witness Captain Shin’s power for myself. It seems I arrived a step too late,” Senjumaru said, sensing the residual Reishi dispersing in the air.

A look of regret crossed her face. Had she arrived sooner, she might have glimpsed a fraction of Shin’s true strength.

“To be honest, I don’t like being watched,” Shin said, walking up to her. He patted her shoulder gently, his tone shifting. “So, I suggest you tread carefully. Don’t make me dislike you. Otherwise… the consequences will be unimaginable.”

Shin’s words caused a flicker in Senjumaru’s eyes. It sounded less like advice and more like a threat.

However, she simply smiled, not taking it too seriously. Surely, Shin Uzumaki wouldn’t actually attack a member of the Royal Guard.

Although they belonged to different divisions, they were technically colleagues. Whether it was Squad Zero or the Gotei 13, both existed to protect the Soul King.

“Since you put it that way, I understand,” Senjumaru replied. “Are you planning to return now?”

“The job is done. Why stay? Unless you’re planning to treat me to dinner?” Shin glanced at her sideways. “If you’re buying, I won’t refuse.”

Senjumaru covered her mouth and chuckled. “You know, Shin, a personality like yours isn’t exactly popular with women.”

“Is that so? Then what kind of personality do women like?” Shin laughed out loud at her comment.

If his personality wasn’t popular, she clearly didn’t know how many women were interested in him. After all, sometimes, looks were everything.

With a face like his, he could afford to be willful.

“You don’t seem convinced… Very well, I’ll treat you to dinner,” Senjumaru said. “And while we eat, I’ll teach you how to attract a woman’s affection.”

“Dinner sounds good, but we can skip the lecture. Do you really think I lack female admirers?”

Shin spread his hands helplessly. Senjumaru found herself at a loss for words—looking at him, she had to admit—he probably didn’t have any trouble in that department.

“Let’s go. Back to the Soul Society first.”

Shin opened the Senkaimon and stepped through, with Senjumaru following close behind.

Upon their return, Shin immediately called out to his subordinates.

“Yoruichi, Soi Fon, drop what you’re doing. Senjumaru Shutara is treating us to dinner.”

“…” Hearing this, Senjumaru froze.

‘When did I say I was treating ‘them’?’

‘I said I was treating ‘you’. When did I invite them?’ Despite her internal annoyance at Shin’s unauthorized arrangement, she remained silent.

“What? Is there a problem?” Shin asked, seemingly noticing her stunned expression.

“Of course not. There’s no problem at all. It’s a good opportunity to thank them for taking care of me…”

Senjumaru shook her head. It was too late to say no now.

“Great! Then let’s have a feast.”

Yoruichi eyed Senjumaru, already calculating how to eat her out of house and home.

In reality, Senjumaru cared little for money. Yoruichi’s plan to bankrupt her was destined to fail.

They arrived at one of the most famous restaurants in the Seireitei. The food was excellent, but naturally, the prices were far from friendly.

Senjumaru glanced at the menu indifferently, then looked around the table at Yoruichi, Soi Fon, and Unohana Retsu. Her mood soured slightly.

‘I only wanted to invite you, Shin…’

Having the whole group tag along inevitably made her feel a bit depressed.

“There are aspects of the Seireitei that are indeed better than the Royal Palace,” Senjumaru admitted.

“Right? I think there’s no need for you to go back to the Royal Palace at all. It’s too boring up there, no fun. Just stay here in the Seireitei,” Shin said with a smile.

Unohana Retsu smiled at his words, while Senjumaru’s expression stiffened.

“While this place has its charms, as a whole, it can’t compare to the Royal Palace. That is truly the best place,” Senjumaru said, shaking her head. “Furthermore, in the Royal Palace, you can learn things that simply don’t exist in the Seireitei. It would help improve your strength.”

Her words were a blatant attempt to lure Shin. Shin understood her implication perfectly.

However, he showed no interest in her hinted invitation. While it was true that the Royal Palace held secrets unknown to the Seireitei, Shin simply didn’t care.

If there was anything in the Royal Palace that interested Shin, it was the Soul King himself. Aside from that, nothing else caught his eye.

If Senjumaru knew Shin’s true thoughts regarding the Soul King, she wouldn’t be inviting him to join Squad Zero—she’d be trying to arrest him.

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