Obtaining the Shikai

"Because the original was too weak!" the system said coldly.

"This Zanpakuto was originally taken by this system from the Soul Reaper world, but its inherent abilities weren't strong enough to benefit the host's future development, so this system used its power to remodel it."

"But I didn't expect it to be so frail that it couldn't even withstand this system's remodeling force. It gradually dissipated during the process, and by the time the host entered, its consciousness had completely vanished."

"Wait, system, so you're saying the reason I couldn't achieve Shikai before was because you remodeled my Zanpakuto, and it couldn't respond to me?" Narak suddenly interrupted to ask.

"Exactly, Watson, you've spotted the blind spot!"

"Normally, having Junior Spiritual Pressure is enough to awaken a Zanpakuto, but because this one was remodeled by this system, it couldn't respond to you. It wasn't until yesterday, when the host gained Advanced Spiritual Pressure, that under its support, the host finally established a connection with the Zanpakuto's lingering consciousness, allowing it to answer your call!"

"Then why didn't you tell me sooner? I've been foolishly calling out to it every day. If you'd said something earlier, I wouldn't have made so many embarrassing moves..."

"Isn't it because this system found the host's efforts to awaken the Zanpakuto quite amusing? ^ο^" The system conjured a smug grin in his mind.

At that moment, Narak's expression slowly turned to stone. (눈_눈)

Damn... Watching me burn incense, bathe, kneel, and worship just to awaken my Zanpakuto, even getting my own father to think I'd lost my mind—all because you thought it was funny?

Oh great, you dog of a system. I knew you were unreliable, but I didn't think you'd be this unreliable. I'm flipping the table!

(╯｀□′)╯( ┴-┴

"Host, don't get worked up. Don't you want to know what ability your Zanpakuto evolved into?" the system said calmly, watching Narak on the verge of losing it.

Ability? Right, his Zanpakuto had been evolved by the system, but he still didn't know what ability it had!

"System, tell me, what ability did my Zanpakuto get? If I'm not satisfied with it, do you believe... believe I'll just slack off and never get stronger from now on, dragging you down into mediocrity with me..." Narak threatened the system fiercely.

"Ooh, what a terrifying threat. This system is so scared!"

Clearly, the system didn't take Narak's threat seriously at all.

Narak knew that too and felt helpless. Fine, the system's the boss here. I give up.

"Alright, no more teasing. Host, listen up!"

"After this system's remodeling, this Zanpakuto gained the ability to permanently copy and unlock other Zanpakuto's powers by touching them. In short, this Zanpakuto can possess the abilities of all other Zanpakuto. Is the host satisfied with this ability?" ( ◔ ڼ ◔ )

Hearing this, Narak was startled, then overjoyed.

"This... possessing all Zanpakuto abilities? My god, System Daddy, you're this awesome? Hahaha, then I'm about to take off!"

"I want it, I want it! I want Kurosaki Ichigo's Zangetsu, Tōshirō's Hyōrinmaru, Head Captain Yamamoto's Ryūjin Jakka, and Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu. Damn, if I have all of them, I'll be invincible! Ahahahaha!" Narak excitedly let out a cackle.

"Host, don't get too happy too soon. These abilities all require check-ins to obtain, and what you get is random. If the host's luck is bad, you might never get them!" The system doused Narak with cold water.

"What? I have to check-in to get them? Why? Isn't this my own Zanpakuto's ability? Why do I need to check-in?" Narak argued stubbornly.

"Host, don't forget, you're in the Naruto world now, not the Soul Reaper world. Here, you can't touch other people's Zanpakuto, so how can you copy them? So, if the host wants to possess other Zanpakuto abilities, please start checking in honestly. Love you!"

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Narak froze for a moment before snapping back. Right, his Zanpakuto's ability seemed overpowered, but he still needed to touch other Zanpakuto to use it. Here in the Naruto world, his Zanpakuto was a one-of-a-kind scorpion's tail—poisonous and unique. This incredible ability was just for show, not for use...

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"System, you're such a swindler..." Narak wept in despair.

"Since the host understands, would you like to use today's check-in opportunity to see what ability you can unlock?" the system reminded him helpfully.

"Check in? Why not? Let's see what my Zanpakuto's virgin check-in gets me. System, I'm warning you in advance, don't pull any tricks!" Narak, still uneasy and fearing the system might mess with him, issued a warning.

"Honestly, I haven't done anything. If you didn't get good stuff before, it's because the host's own face was dark. Don't blame me." ( ´◔ ‸◔`)

"Then, check-in begins!"

"Ding, check-in successful!"

"Congratulations, host! You've obtained the Zanpakuto Shikai ability—Sakashima Yokoso."

"This check-in ends. Please exit the consciousness space to view the obtained ability. Keep up the good work, mwah!"

"Sakashima Yokoso? That name sounds familiar. Whose Zanpakuto is that?"

Narak couldn't remember for a moment, so he quickly exited the Zanpakuto's consciousness space and raised the Zanpakuto he'd been holding to inspect it.

The Zanpakuto's appearance hadn't changed with the new ability; it still looked like an ordinary Katana.

Narak focused on the Zanpakuto's attributes: Zanpakuto (unnamed)—Shikai: Sakashima Yokoso (Release command: Fall down, Sakashima; Ability: The blade emits a fragrance. When enemies smell it, their perception of up-down, left-right, front-back directions and the direction of slashes they receive is reversed!)

"Sigh... So it's that Zanpakuto."

The moment he saw the ability, Narak instantly knew whose Zanpakuto it was.

This blade's ability belonged to Hirako Shinji, the former Captain of the Fifth Division in the Soul Realm. Like the major villain Aizen Sosuke, it was a Zanpakuto that manipulated the enemy's senses, and its power was terrifying.

Imagine, when you're fighting someone, they see you slashing from the front and brace for it, but your actual strike comes from behind. What then?

The enemy wouldn't even know how they died!

"Haha, I didn't expect to get such a powerful Zanpakuto ability on my first check-in. System, love you!"

ღ( ´･ᴗ･` )

Narak happily buttered up the system.

"But why does my Zanpakuto still show as unnamed?"