Naruto: Copy System

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A year passed in the blink of an eye. For most of it, Shin had been taking it easy, enjoying a rare period of calm with no missions to handle.

However, it was worth noting that Shin hadn’t been visiting the 4th Division. Instead, Retsu Unohana had been coming to the 2nd Division.

“Hey, aren’t you going to make me your Vice-Captain?”

Yoruichi Shihōin asked Shin. She had already graduated from the Shin’ō Academy, finishing the entire curriculum in just one year.

Because of this, Yoruichi had been bragging to Shin quite a bit. After all, he had spent three years at the academy. Of course, there was a reason for that—it wasn’t that he needed three years to graduate.

“And what am I supposed to do with the current Vice-Captain? Besides, with your current strength, being the 3rd Seat is hardly a demotion.”

Shin looked at Yoruichi. After his guidance, she had indeed become strong, but becoming a Vice-Captain wasn’t just about strength.

It also required merit. Without any accomplishments, one had to slowly work their way up.

“Captain, I’m willing to give my position to Yoruichi,” the Vice-Captain of the 2nd Division spoke up. He was from the Fēng family, a lower noble house that was essentially a vassal to the Shihōin Clan.

Suì-Fēng was from the Fēng family, her real name being Fēng Shāolíng.

“She still needs to be tempered. She’s not qualified to be a Vice-Captain yet,” Shin said, looking at Yoruichi.

“Why am I not qualified?”

Hearing Shin say she wasn’t qualified, Yoruichi felt a surge of indignation.

In a recent spar, she had defeated the current Vice-Captain with her own strength.

“Do you really think Vice-Captain Fēng was using his full strength against you? Don’t get arrogant just after graduating. A bit of youthful recklessness is one thing, but this is another,” Shin said, placing his hand on Yoruichi’s head.

Her strength wasn’t enough yet. Shin didn’t want to see Yoruichi getting ahead of herself, thinking she could climb the ranks with unrefined skills.

“Don’t you know that the higher your rank, the greater your responsibility?”

Though Yoruichi was dissatisfied with Shin’s words, she didn’t say anything.

Without the strength to defeat Shin, how could she claim to be strong? Once she defeated him with her own hands, she would show him what a true powerhouse was.

“You should get ready. I’m taking you to Hueco Mundo.”

Shin said to Yoruichi.

“What are we going to Hueco Mundo for?” Yoruichi asked, puzzled.

She already knew Hueco Mundo was a barren wasteland. What was there to do there?

“To find you some opponents, of course. So you don’t freeze up the next time you encounter a Hollow and forget how to fight.”

Though Yoruichi had fought Hollows before, they were all ordinary ones. The strongest she had faced was a giant Hollow—she had never even encountered a Gillian.

“Alright.” Yoruichi agreed without much hesitation. It didn’t seem like a bad thing for her.

Fighting those Hollows sounded fun, and Yoruichi herself loved to fight.

“I’m taking Yoruichi with me. Captain Unohana, I’ll have to trouble you to look after the 2nd Division,” Shin said to Retsu Unohana.

Unohana nodded. Helping Shin look after the 2nd Division was no problem.

Besides, for the past year, she had barely returned to the 4th Division, leaving its affairs to her Vice-Captain.

Shin then took Yoruichi to Hueco Mundo.

“Without orders, even a Captain isn’t supposed to come to Hueco Mundo, right? Is this really okay?” Yoruichi couldn’t help but ask Shin.

“Why wouldn’t it be? As long as no one finds out, it’s fine,” Shin said calmly.

As long as no one knew, it wouldn’t be a problem. As for the risk of being exposed, there was no need to worry. He trusted Unohana to cover for him.

“There are plenty of Menos in Hueco Mundo. Unless your life is on the line, I won’t step in, so you’d better be careful.”

Shin warned Yoruichi.

In other words, even if Yoruichi got injured, Shin might not help her. Only if she faced a real crisis would he intervene.

“I know.” Yoruichi had no objections, her face filled with determination.

Compared to a year ago, Yoruichi had changed a lot. The head of the Shihōin Clan, Kiyotaka Shihōin, had died.

With her grandfather’s death, Yoruichi had to take on more responsibility for the entire family.

Shin could see that compared to her previous lively self, Yoruichi had toned it down a lot, becoming more mature.

“Go on, do your best,” Shin said, patting Yoruichi’s shoulder.

Yoruichi didn’t have her Zanpakutō with her. Since she had no interest in swordsmanship, she rarely carried one.

And Shin had never seen her train with her Zanpakutō’s Shikai. In the original story, she had never released her Shikai either.

“Where do I find a Hollow?”

Yoruichi looked around, then asked Shin. There wasn’t a single Hollow in sight. It seemed like there were no Menos in Hueco Mundo at all.

“Sense carefully. A place you think is safe might not be,” Shin reminded Yoruichi.

He didn’t directly tell her how to find a Hollow. The real search was up to her.

Yoruichi closed her eyes and began to carefully scan the surroundings for any fluctuations. Nothing could escape her senses.

“Hiding under the sand… what a cunning bastard.”

Yoruichi slammed her fist on the sandy ground, causing the entire area to shake.

Don’t be fooled by her slender appearance—Yoruichi’s strength was terrifying. After all, her specialty was Hakuda.

“GET OUT HERE!” Yoruichi finally dug out the Gillian hiding under the sand.

She then used Shunpo, instantly appearing behind the Gillian, her fist wrapped in Spiritual Pressure, and smashed it into the Gillian.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

The impact sent the Gillian flying.

“Not bad, right?” Yoruichi asked, looking at Shin with a hint of pride.

“You should be more focused on your opponent right now,” Shin said, his brow furrowed. “Do you really think you’re that much stronger than it? A moment of carelessness is all it takes to lose.”

The Gillian before them was indeed weaker than Yoruichi, but not by much.

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