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Naruto: Copy System#761+762: I Think You Look Great with Long Hair, Raising an Adjuchas
🕑 Added 2025-11-26 11:13:19 +0000 UTCAfter Shin's warning, Yoruichi finally got serious, dropping the casual disdain she’d had for the Gillian.
"<Shunkō>."
Activating her Shunkō, Yoruichi’s shoulders and back were enveloped in a dense, tangible cloak of Reiatsu.
She erupted with terrifying speed, appearing before the Gillian in an instant and landing a direct punch on its mask.
"Break!"
With a roar, the Gillian's entire mask shattered under the force of her blow, and the creature dissolved into spirit particles.
"That wasn't so hard after all."
Yoruichi turned to Shin. A single Gillian, and she’d taken it down with one hit.
"This Gillian wasn't particularly strong. It was probably one of the weakest of its kind, so don't get cocky and underestimate the others."
Shin reminded her. While most Gillians weren't very intelligent, there were exceptions.
Some special Gillians possessed a high degree of intelligence. Shin had encountered one years ago, back when he was with Shunsui Kyōraku.
A creature like that was no pushover, and Shin didn't want to see Yoruichi get careless. He could save her, of course.
But what if he wasn’t around? He couldn't be there to rescue her every single time.
"I know." Although Yoruichi's expression seemed nonchalant, she took his words to heart.
"As long as you actually get it. I’d hate to think you’re just humoring me."
Shin shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it. Yoruichi would learn whether his advice was sound once she faced a truly powerful opponent.
"Let's go. Time to find more Gillians."
Shin said to Yoruichi. Hueco Mundo was still the same desolate wasteland. He wondered if it would ever change.
"It'd be great if we ran into an Adjuchas. Then I could really test my strength," Yoruichi said with a smile.
"You're getting ahead of yourself. If you actually fought an Adjuchas right now, even if it didn't kill you instantly, it would defeat you easily."
Shin glanced at her. The current Yoruichi was not the powerhouse she would one day become. She was only seventeen, still a fledgling compared to the veteran Soul Reapers.
After all, some Soul Reapers were centuries old. Shin himself had been in this world for a hundred years.
"I think I can hold my own," Yoruichi insisted, her confidence unwavering.
"Fine. The next time we find an Adjuchas, I'll let you have a go. It seems you won't understand how terrifying Hueco Mundo is until you get a taste of a real fight."
"I think that's a lesson for you. You knew how dangerous this place was, and you still brought me here."
Yoruichi shot a look at Shin.
"That's because Hueco Mundo isn't dangerous to me. I could level this entire place with ease."
The dangers of Hueco Mundo were for other Soul Reapers. For Shin, this place was no different from his own backyard.
Though calling it a backyard would kill the mood. The scenery in Hueco Mundo was anything but pleasant.
"So, just how strong are you, Shin?" Yoruichi asked.
"Remember to call me 'Sensei'." Shin placed a hand on Yoruichi's head and ruffled her short hair until it was a mess.
Yoruichi dodged away from his hand with a look of annoyance.
"You know, I think you look great with long hair," Shin said, looking at her.
"Really?" His words hit home, and Yoruichi actually considered letting it grow out.
'It's not because of what he said,' she told herself. 'I just had the idea on my own. That's all.'
Shin, oblivious to her inner tsundere moment, stopped and said, "Get ready to fight. Your opponents are here. And this time, it's three Gillians."
"Three Gillians?" Yoruichi's senses flared, and she finally detected them.
"Be careful. Don't make me keep reminding you. I'm with you now, but if I weren't, you'd be in real danger."
Although he was lecturing her, Shin genuinely cared for her well-being. Otherwise, he wouldn't bother.
"I know." This time, Yoruichi didn't argue. She realized she had become a bit too reliant on Shin.
It was as if his presence made all the danger disappear.
"Facing three Gillians won't be easy for you. Be careful."
Shin had already assessed their strength. They were indeed stronger than the last one, but he believed Yoruichi could handle them.
As the three Gillians appeared, they immediately fired Ceros at Yoruichi.
They had been charging the attacks beforehand, so they unleashed them instantly—three crimson beams of energy shot toward her.
"Shunpo"
The biggest weakness of a Cero was its speed. Yoruichi easily dodged the attack.
After evading the Ceros, Yoruichi closed the distance with the three Gillians, a terrifying aura gathering around her.
She had already activated Shunkō, her most powerful technique. The power she unleashed was no less than a Shikai.
"Die!"
Yoruichi slammed her fist into one of the Gillians, sending the massive creature flying.
She then kicked off the air, launching herself upwards and delivering a sharp kick to the head of another Gillian.
BOOM!
The Reiatsu enveloping her leg exploded on impact, instantly killing one of them.
With one down, dealing with the other two became much easier. The greatest weakness of a Gillian was, after all, its low intelligence.
It made them easy to deal with.
"<Hadō #63. Raikōhō>."
A Raikōhō, cast without an incantation, struck the last Gillian that hadn't been attacked. The single blast didn't kill it, but it sent the creature flying.
"I think my fists are more useful than Kidō," Yoruichi couldn't help but say.
"That's why you're so violent," Shin remarked upon hearing her, which earned him a dark look from Yoruichi.
"Don't distract me while I'm fighting. If I get hurt, it's your fault." Yoruichi, sensing an attack from the Gillians, immediately turned to face them.
She had no time to argue with Shin now. She had to deal with these two Gillians first. After taking care of them, she felt much more at ease.
For example, now.
Facing the attacks of two Gillians, she was completely at ease, even able to counterattack effortlessly.
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It took some doing, but the other two Gillians soon fell at Yoruichi's feet. However, she had expended a great deal of energy.
She sat down, letting out a breath. Defeating three Gillians in a row had taken a lot out of her. She could barely stand.
"Just how many of these things are in Hueco Mundo?" Yoruichi couldn't help but ask Shin.
"There are a lot of them. Gillians are just cannon fodder, didn't you know?" Shin replied.
"So the things I struggled to defeat were just cannon fodder... I wonder if I could even take on something that isn't cannon fodder."
Yoruichi murmured. Now she truly understood the power of the Great Hollows.
If even the lowest-class Gillians were this strong, what were the Adjuchas like? Could ten Gillians even take down one Adjuchas?
"Your combat experience is still lacking. If you were more experienced, you wouldn't be in such a sorry state."
Shin said to Yoruichi. During the fight, she had wasted a lot of unnecessary energy.
"Come on, I'll take you to the next fight."
Shin gestured for Yoruichi to get up and led her away, continuing their search for Gillians.
"Are you serious? Can't you let me rest?" Yoruichi felt exhausted. If they found more Gillians now, could she even fight them?
"Only this kind of high-intensity combat can truly unlock your potential. Or how about you spar with me?"
Shin offered. Yoruichi refused without a second thought. Are you kidding me? Every time she fought Shin, she got completely demolished.
She'd rather fight Hollows. At least she could win against them. Against Shin, she had no chance.
However, Yoruichi planned to challenge Shin again once she surpassed him in strength, to get her revenge.
Her revenge, of course, was for the grueling training Shin had put her through in the past.
"Looks like our luck is good. We found an Adjuchas."
As they were walking, Shin stopped. Encountering an Adjuchas in Hueco Mundo was rare, especially since Shin wasn't actively looking for one.
"Is it my turn to take on an Adjuchas?" Yoruichi's eyes flashed with excitement.
"You'd better not fight him now. You'll definitely lose. Focus on improving your strength first."
Shin shook his head at Yoruichi. Her current strength wasn't enough.
"But we can't just let a rare find like this go."
Shin used Shunpo and vanished, his speed so great that Yoruichi couldn't even see him, as if he had teleported.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of the Adjuchas and used Kamui to send the creature to the Kamui dimension.
He didn't kill the Adjuchas. It would be a waste. He'd keep it as a training partner for Yoruichi.
Though she couldn't fight an Adjuchas now, he could "raise" it for later.
Shin returned, and Yoruichi stared at him with wide eyes. She had seen how he had dealt with the Adjuchas.
"What kind of Kidō was that? Is the Adjuchas dead?" Yoruichi asked him.
"Don't ask too many questions. Just think of it as my Zanpakutō's ability," Shin said, clearly having no intention of telling her.
Some things were just too complicated to explain. It was easier not to.
"Once you've recovered and improved your strength, I'll let you fight that Adjuchas. So be ready."
Shin wouldn't let the current Yoruichi fight an Adjuchas, especially since her Reiatsu hadn't even recovered yet.
Next, Shin led Yoruichi to find more Great Hollows, all of which she successfully defeated.
Though Yoruichi suffered some injuries, they were nothing serious. Shin knew Kaidō, so healing her was a simple matter.
"Whew... I can't. I can't fight anymore," Yoruichi said to Shin.
She had no Reiatsu left and was completely exhausted. Forget a Gillian, even a giant Hollow could defeat her now.
"Then get some rest. You've had it rough," Shin said, patting her head.
"You know I've had it rough? I can't believe how ruthless you are. Weren't you afraid I'd die here?" Yoruichi said to Shin irritably.
She had been in danger several times, and Shin hadn't lifted a finger.
"There's no battle without injury. Besides, you didn't die, did you?" Shin said with a smile.
How could he let Yoruichi die? The moment she was in danger, Shin could act at top speed, guaranteeing her safety.
"By the way, I have a question."
Yoruichi stood up and looked at Shin.
"Ask away. But whether I answer depends on my mood," Shin said, glancing at her.
"I want to know how strong Retsu Unohana is. How do I compare to her now?" Yoruichi asked with anticipation.
"Do you want the truth or a lie?" Shin raised an eyebrow.
"Of course I want the truth. I really want to know how strong she is. Don't try to fool me," Yoruichi said, staring at him seriously.
"Alright, I'll tell you. With your current strength, you’d be defeated in a single blow against Captain Unohana. You have no chance of winning."
The truth was harsh, but it was the truth. Against Retsu Unohana, with Yoruichi's current strength, being defeated instantly was normal.
Even at her peak, Yoruichi was no match for Retsu Unohana. When Unohana got serious and used her Bankai, Minazuki, no one in the Gotei 13, besides Shin and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, could defeat her.
Of course, that was for now. Aizen hadn't reached his full potential yet.
"Is the gap really that big?" Yoruichi couldn't quite believe it.
"I'm not lying to you. The gap is that big. If you don't believe me, you can go fight her yourself," Shin said, shrugging.
"I believe you. It seems surpassing her won't be easy. But I won't give up." Yoruichi gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination.
"It's not like Captain Unohana has done anything to you." Shin glanced at Yoruichi. The current Unohana had an excellent personality, but her relationship with Yoruichi was somewhat tense.
"Hmph, you wouldn't get it." Yoruichi snorted at Shin and began to recover her Reiatsu.
Even though Shin was here to ensure her safety, having her own strength gave her the greatest sense of security.
