Naruto Birdcage

Two days later, the Soul Society sent people once again.

They appeared at the Reincarnation Temple, just as before.

However, this time, the group was slightly different.

The Sixth Division Captain, Kuchiki Byakuya, and his lieutenant, Abarai Renji, did not come.

Instead, there was a rotund man wearing a strange mask, along with his adjutant—a tall, slender, and elegant young woman with braided hair.

They also brought gifts this time—a total of twenty Asauchi.

Makoto received them and, upon seeing the Asauchi, asked, "Is this all?"

Shunsui Kyoraku responded, "These are all Asauchi, the most basic form of a Zanpakuto. Forging Asauchi takes time, but we will continue to send them in batches."

At that moment, members of the Anbu entered and took all the Asauchi away, following Makoto's prior orders to deliver them to Kabuto.

Makoto said, "Both of us seek the stability of this world. I am willing to extend this patience to you."

Kyoraku replied, "Thank you for Your Majesty's understanding. As for the matter we previously mentioned, has Your Majesty given it any thought?"

Makoto then summoned someone—Yahiko.

"This is Yahiko. From now on, he will represent me, the Empire, and the Living World. You may discuss the details with him."

What followed was the negotiation phase.

Makoto no longer participated, instead delegating full authority to Yahiko before leaving directly.

After a long period of discussion, the Sun Empire and the Soul Society finally reached a series of agreements:

Mutual non-aggression;

Neither side would interfere in each other's affairs, except for matters related to Hollows and the purification of souls;

The Shinigami would be responsible for purifying Hollows in the Living World and performing konso (soul burials) to send souls to the Soul Society;

When eliminating Hollows, the Shinigami could request free assistance from the local Ninja Guild;

The Soul Society would provide the Sun Empire with 20 Zanpakuto (Asauchi) each month free of charge;

Ninja Guild members were forbidden from killing Hollows at will—they were only allowed to capture them and hand them over to the Shinigami for processing.

In addition to these terms, the Soul Society also planned to establish a base in Konoha, stationing Shinigami there to serve as a communication hub between the Sun Empire and the Soul Society.

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Since neither side had any direct conflicts of interest, no unreasonable demands were made.

The negotiations proceeded smoothly, allowing Kyoraku to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"In the future, the Soul Society will be a friend of the Empire. May this friendship last forever," Yahiko said with a smile.

Kyoraku also smiled and replied, "It certainly will."

"Oh, by the way, His Majesty plans to hold an Imperial Ninja Martial Arts Tournament soon. It will be a competition-style event showcasing ninja combat skills. We warmly welcome our friends from the Soul Society to attend and watch. A formal invitation will be sent in due time."

A ninja combat tournament?

This could be a good opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ninjas.

Kyoraku thought to himself, guessing that the emperor likely intended to use this event to demonstrate the power of ninjas to the Shinigami.

"Since His Majesty has so graciously invited us, how could we possibly refuse?"

With everything settled, the masked man standing nearby suddenly spoke up.

"Mr. Yahiko, I find Konoha quite interesting. Would it be possible for me to take a walk around the city?"

"Of course. I'll arrange a guide for Captain Kurotsuchi right away."

"No need. I'd prefer to wander on my own."

"In that case, please feel free. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

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For Shinigami, Zanpakuto are very special—they are also their primary source of power.

Each Zanpakuto, once awakened, possesses a unique ability.

For example, the First Division Captain, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, wields Ryujin Jakka, known as the strongest and oldest fire-type Zanpakuto.

Its first release ( Shikai ) can unleash flames reaching 6000°C, the temperature of the Sun's surface.

In its second release ( Bankai ), the flames can reach an astonishing 15 million °C—the temperature of the Sun's core—capable of destroying the Earth with ease.

Another example is Aizen Sosuke Kyoka Suigetsu, which grants the ability of complete hypnosis, allowing him to manipulate all five senses of his target.

It was precisely because of the immense potential of Zanpakuto that Makoto set his sights on them.

However, the prototype of all Zanpakuto, the Asauchi, is forged by the swordsmith god Oetsu Nimaiya.

Additionally, when a Zanpakuto is obtained, its true name is known to Ichibe Hyosube.

This undoubtedly placed a significant weakness in the hands of the Soul Society.

Makoto had considered this issue carefully.

His goal in acquiring Zanpakuto was to fully analyze and comprehend their power.

Inside the Biological Research Institute, equipped with the most advanced instruments, Kabuto had already gained considerable expertise in the study of souls.

"This thing is really difficult to analyze..." Kabuto muttered with a headache as he looked at the Asauchi before him.

What lay in front of him was a sword, not some kind of biological entity.

He placed the Asauchi onto a scanning device, and the results revealed something astonishing—it was a highly dense and highly condensed energy construct, merely shaped in the form of a sword.

The worldview of Bleach was vastly different from that of Naruto.

In the world of Bleach, everything in the Soul Society was composed of Reishi (spiritual particles).

But after the fusion of the two worlds, if one were to trace back to the source, could these Reishi be the same as the natural energy found in the Naruto world?

Makoto stared at the Asauchi for a long time before suddenly reaching out his hand.

As soon as he touched it, a flash of light burst from the blade, and from it emerged a nude humanoid figure with only a nose and mouth.

Kabuto's eyes widened in shock. "This is...?"

"This is the true form of a Zanpakuto," Makoto said, pausing briefly.

"You could also understand it as the soul of the Zanpakuto."

Makoto had used the power granted to him by the Sage of Six Paths—this was the result of materializing an Asauchi.

Kabuto's expression was one of sheer disbelief. "Zanpakuto are made from souls?"

"No," Makoto denied.

"It's also possible that the moment a Zanpakuto is created, a soul is born along with it. We have no way of knowing for sure."

How exactly did Oetsu Nimaiya forge the Asauchi?

Perhaps no one but himself knew… or maybe the so-called omniscient and omnipotent Yhwach did as well.

"I have an idea,"Makoto said slowly.

Kabuto's expression tensed upon hearing this, standing ready to receive the emperor's command.

"Modify this soul—forge a Zanpakuto that truly belongs to us ninjas!"

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Kurotsuchi Mayuri wandered around Konoha for quite some time, surprised by the city's level of prosperity.

As he strolled through the bustling streets, he noticed many electrical appliances.

While they weren't particularly groundbreaking, the way they operated was entirely different from the technological civilization of the Soul Society.

It was also distinct from the modern world he was familiar with in his own reality.

The most intriguing sight in all of Konoha, however, was that towering structure and the colossal statue standing outside it.

He instructed Kurotsuchi Nemu to ask passersby about them.

He learned that the structure was called the "Tower of Solarity," and according to the locals, it was capable of striking down evildoers.

But when he inquired about the giant statue, the reactions of the residents changed immediately.

Their expressions became animated, and they passionately recounted the legend of the "Divine Guardian of Justice," spitting with excitement as they spoke.

Unfortunately, the Captain-Commander had issued strict orders, or else Mayuri would have definitely kidnapped a few ninjas for research.

Passing by an electronics and home appliance store, he stepped inside for a look.

He quickly discovered that these devices did not function based on conventional physical principles but instead relied on various special jutsu inscriptions.

Curious, he questioned the store owner about how they operated and was told that they simply needed to be plugged in and supplied with energy to work.

Mayuri could understand the concept of plugging something into an electrical source—but the idea of "supplying energy" made him ponder for a long time.

It was clear that the jutsu inscriptions in these appliances required energy to function.

Previously, the Soul Society had been investigating ninjas and had learned that they used an internal energy called chakra, which originated from within themselves.

"How is the energy supplied? Do you have to input chakra?" Mayuri asked.

He was now immersing himself in an entirely new technological civilization, willing to restrain his usual temper for the sake of learning.

The shop owner chuckled, "You must be an outsider. How much chakra do you think you have to sustain its consumption? There's an energy station in the city that continuously supplies electricity and chakra to all of Konoha."

An energy station...

Leaving the store, Mayuri and Nemu asked for directions once more and eventually arrived near the energy station in the eastern part of the city.

This area was sparsely populated and guarded by ninjas.

Even from a considerable distance, Mayuri could distinctly sense the vast, ocean-like energy surging from the buildings ahead.

His eyes gleamed with excitement.

This power… this kind of energy…

He wasn't interested in claiming the power for himself—but he was desperate to understand it.

At that moment, an Anbu suddenly appeared behind him with a flash step.

"Mr. Kurotsuchi, His Majesty has summoned you."

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