Shin received the Shinigami from the Seireitei, and the group all bowed respectfully to the emperor of the Living World.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Are you all satisfied with Konoha's arrangements? Has there been any neglect?" Shin asked with a gentle smile.
His gaze swept across everyone present. Based on the character designs from the manga he had read in his previous life, he easily recognized every one of them.
Retsu Unohana, Rangiku Matsumoto, Kuchiki Rukia, Soi Fon, Nanao Ise, Isane Kotetsu... and a few others.
Kyoraku said, "Konoha's hospitality has truly left us undeserving."
Shin offered the customary pleasantries. "Shinigami and ninja are friends. How can there be any question of gratitude between friends? In the future, the Living World and Soul Society will coexist harmoniously, and the friendship between the Empire and the Seireitei will endure for generations."
"Your Majesty speaks truly. We came here to strengthen our friendship as well. We never expected the battles between ninja to be so thrilling and eye-opening."
Shin smiled. "If you are interested in the powers of ninja, we are willing to be completely open with the Shinigami."
His words surprised quite a few people present, though those with sharper minds remained unfazed.
Leaving aside the fact that the Shinigami had their own means of coming to the Living World and acquiring ninja power, the souls of Living World ninja would go to Soul Society after death. One day, the entire Soul Society would inevitably study ninja power inside and out, and that day was not far off.
The emperor's words were merely a convenient favor, one that cost him very little.
Kyoraku could only answer sincerely, "Soul Society will remember Your Majesty's goodwill."
Shin then said that a banquet had already been prepared to properly entertain the Shinigami. Unable to refuse