Naruto: Copy System

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Their mission in Hueco Mundo was to clear out the Hollows, specifically those in the Forest of Menos. Eighty percent of the Hollows appearing in the World of the Living came from this forest. It was a nesting ground for Gillians and weaker Hollows—powerful Adjuchas, let alone Vasto Lordes, were rarely seen there. However, the sheer number of Gillians made it a significant threat to all Soul Reapers.

The next morning, all the squads set out together, including the 4th Division. They couldn’t leave the medical division behind, vulnerable to a sneak attack. If anything happened to the 4th Division, their medical support would be cut off.

“Captain Shīhōin, isn’t this a bit overly cautious?” Shin said, glancing at the extremely vigilant Kiyotaka.

“We can’t be too careful, Shin. A single mistake could have serious consequences.”

Kiyotaka released his spiritual pressure, meticulously scanning the area for any potential Hollows.

Shin had already scouted the area and knew there was no immediate threat. When it came to sensory abilities, he was in a league of his own. Hiding from him was next to impossible.

They had expected an ambush along the way, but after half a month of travel, they had encountered nothing of the sort. They did, however, eliminate a significant number of Hollows—mostly ordinary ones and a few Gillians.

“There’s no shortage of cannon fodder here.”

Shin cut down a Gillian with a single slash. He had already killed hundreds of them since arriving in Hueco Mundo.

“Clean and efficient, as always. You seem to have gotten stronger, Shin.”

Kiyotaka couldn’t help but comment. In Hueco Mundo, Shin was gradually starting to show his true power. When anyone asked how his strength was improving so rapidly, the explanation was simple: he was getting stronger through constant battle.

No one would press the issue—prying into how someone else grew stronger was a line you didn’t cross.

“Training in Hueco Mundo is very effective.” Shin said with a nod.

Kiyotaka gave a wry smile. While it was true that fighting made you stronger, he had never seen anyone improve as fast as Shin. He suspected Shin’s strength had already surpassed his own. It was just a guess, but he felt it wasn’t far from the truth.

As they reached the Forest of Menos, Shin stopped, his gaze fixed on the forest ahead.

‘So that’s where you’ve been hiding. A Vasto Lorde in the Forest of Menos…’

The moment he arrived, Shin sensed a terrifying spiritual pressure—the most powerful Hollow presence he had ever encountered.

“Captain Shīhōin, don’t go any further. There’s an ambush ahead,” Shin said, turning to Kiyotaka.

“What??”

Kiyotaka stopped in his tracks and pulled out a Hollow-detecting device. After a quick scan, it confirmed Shin’s warning.

“Thank god for your warning, Shin. If not for you, we would have walked right into another ambush.”

Kiyotaka breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went to inform the other captains. An ambush in the Forest of Menos meant that a large number of Hollows knew they were coming.

The other captains gathered to discuss the situation.

“I have a bad feeling about this. The Forest of Menos holds a great danger,” Chōjirō Sasakibe said gravely.

“Perhaps a Vasto Lorde-class Hollow is hiding here.”

“That’s impossible. The Forest of Menos doesn’t even have Adjuchas,” one of the captains argued.

“Nothing is impossible. What if it came here specifically to ambush us? That’s a very real possibility,” Chōjirō said, his hand resting on his Zanpakuto.

“Many Adjuchas originated from the Forest of Menos. It’s not out of the question that they would return. We should proceed with caution.”

After some discussion, they decided to scout the Forest of Menos before launching a full-scale assault.

The Forest of Menos was located underground, deep within Hueco Mundo. No one knew what dangers lay buried beneath the surface.

“I’ll go!” Kiyotaka volunteered. He was confident he could escape even if he encountered danger.

“Alright. Be careful,” Chōjirō nodded. If anyone could survive, it was Kiyotaka. In terms of Flash Step, no one could surpass him. Combined with the Shīhōin Clan’s Shunko, he could unleash incredible speed and power in a short burst.

Kiyotaka went to scout the Forest of Menos alone, while Shin was left in temporary command of the 2nd Division members.

“Set up a perimeter. Report any Hollow sightings immediately. Do not engage,” Shin ordered his squad.

“Yes, sir.”

The 2nd Division members spread out, forming a defensive line. The other squads did the same.

“I have a bad feeling about this.”

Chōjirō’s eyes were filled with worry as he drew his Zanpakuto.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The ground exploded, revealing a vast underground space. Countless Hollows swarmed out from below.

Kiyotaka reappeared, his clothes tattered, and collapsed the moment he returned. He was critically injured. Seeing his condition, Chōjirō took a deep breath and immediately called for Unohana. If his injuries weren’t treated immediately, Kiyotaka would die.

Unohana released her Bankai, and Minazuki, a massive, one-eyed, manta ray-like creature, appeared. It swallowed the critically injured Kiyotaka whole.

“His life should be safe, but he will likely be left with permanent injuries,” Unohana said. Kiyotaka’s wounds were too severe for even her Zanpakuto to heal completely.

“You really didn’t disappoint me. You actually came.”

A figure over two meters tall appeared, a white mask covering his face. He had a Hollow hole in his arm and was clad in black armor, exuding a terrifying presence.

“A Vasto Lorde.” Unohana’s expression grew serious for the first time.

At the same time, a massive number of Hollows began to surround them from all sides. The Vasto Lorde had taken control of all the Hollows in the Forest of Menos.

“It’s been a while since I’ve had a taste of a Soul Reaper. And here you are, serving yourselves up on a platter,” the Vasto Lorde said, his tone dripping with cold indifference.

“Just one Vasto Lorde, and he’s this full of himself? I’m not impressed…” Shin said, unimpressed by the newcomer.

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