Bleach: Shadow of the Dark Night
Chapter 229

Shadow's Resolve

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Soul Society, Seireitei, Fourth Division Medical Duty Room.

"So, they are indeed Shadow your companions!"

After drinking the tea in the cup, Jūshirō Ukitake, Shunsui Kyōraku, and Retsu Unohana looked at each other and turned around to ask.

"Ah!"

In response, Shadow nodded to Jūshirō Ukitake, licked his chapped lips, turned around and continued walking back and forth in the room, his eyes flickering, a little uneasy, but it was impossible to calm down at this time.

"Really, brother Luoshan!" Shikamaru Nara, who was leaning on his chin and still looking lazy, yawned and said helplessly, "Sit down! You're turning my head around!"

"Stop being so verbose!"

The figure instantly appeared in front of Shikamaru Nara, and punched the pineapple head, but despite this, Shadow still sat next to Yoruichi Shihōin, but his eyes were still fixed on the door, showing a complex look of expectation.

Soon, there were bursts of chaotic sounds outside the door, including arguments and shouts. The familiar sounds made Shadow stand up in an instant, wanting to rush out but with a little hesitation, hesitation, and the expression on his face kept changing.

"Asshole, can't you be gentler? If you're not convinced, we're going to have a fight..."

The footsteps had already reached the door. I don't know what they were arguing about. The embarrassed Kiba Inuzuka staggered in. Although he grinned in pain, he still showed no intention of giving in.

"Tooth!"

"Shikamaru, you are really here! What do you mean, you are not an enemy, but I am watching... ah!!!"

Hearing the familiar voice of his companion coming from the room behind him, Kiba Inuzuka turned around and opened his mouth to ask before he could finish. When he saw the expectant man in front of him, all the words he said were swallowed back in his stomach. He was stunned and shocked. His mouth was wide open, trembling and unable to say anything.

The next second, Naruto Uzumaki, Ino Yamanaka, and Sasuke Uchiha swarmed in. At a glance, they saw Kiba Inuzuka, who was stunned on the spot. After following his gaze, in an instant, their expressions froze as if they had seen a ghost.

"Shadow Master!"

"Shadow Master!"

Soi Fon, Renji Abarai, Ikkaku Madarame, Shūhei Hisagi and others also walked in. Although they didn't know why, they didn't ask any more questions. Soi Fon didn't intend to ask., for Shadow, she trusts and obeys 100%, and other people except Soi Fon are not qualified to ask questions, even Ganju Shiba, but, except for one person...

"Hey! I said Shadow, you..."

He took a few steps up and slapped Shadow on the shoulder. Before Kūkaku Shiba could ask a question, he was suddenly pulled aside by a hand.

"Yoruichi······"

"..." Shaked her head, Yoruichi Shihōin said nothing. She looked at the group of boys and girls in front of her, her golden eyes flickering, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Naruto, Ino, Chōji, tooth, Shino, you... you..."

Staring at the figures in memory in front of him, Shadow opened his mouth, but nothing could be said. He thought that at this moment, he thought of what he wanted to say at this moment, but when this moment came, when all this became reality, Shadow suddenly discovered that none of it seemed important anymore, and it was not needed at all, right?

"You're... just kidding!"

"That's right! Brother Luoshan is already dead, isn't he? How could..."

"It must be fake, fake!" The most excited one was Uzumaki Naruto. He gritted his teeth and roared loudly, "Tell me, who are you and what is your purpose in pretending to be my father!"

"Dad... Dad!!!"

Kūkaku Shiba was confused for a moment. Not only her, but Ganju Shiba, Soi Fon and others around her also exclaimed with shock on their faces. Shadow has a son!!!

"······"

Different from other people's expressions, Yoruichi Shihōin looked very calm and didn't seem to be much surprised. She didn't say a word, nor did she look at Shadow. Instead, she stared at Naruto Uzumaki and his group without blinking, golden in color. There was solemnity and confusion in her eyes. The moment they appeared, she actually felt it again, that familiar feeling that Eroding Wolf gave her. What's going on? Do they have anything to do with Eroding Wolf! Or...

"Naruto!" Shikamaru Nara took a step forward, walked to Shadow's side, and said, "It's really brother Luoshan. He is not dead. He is the real brother Luoshan!"

"Shikamaru, don't be deceived, he..."

Before Naruto Uzumaki could finish his words, he saw Ino Yamanaka next to him. He immediately rushed out and threw himself into Shadow's arms. He put his hands around his neck and cried inconsolably, choking Naruto Uzumaki almost to death.

"Girl!"

Holding the girl in his arms, Shadow grinned and patted Ino Yamanaka's little head with his big hands. Anyone could easily see the joy and doting on her face.

"Brother!"

"Okay, girl, you're not pretty if you're crying!"

With the corner of his mouth raised, Shadow patted Ino Yamanaka on the back, lifted her up from his arms, and reached out to gently wipe away the tears in her eyes.

"Luoshan!"

"Red..."

It was an unforgettable familiar voice again. Shadow had just raised his head when Kurenai Yuhi squeezed in. Different from Ino Yamanaka's youthful appearance, the mature and plump Kurenai Yuhi brought a burst of fragrance, and his whole body was filled with feminine charm.

"Tch! Luoshan that bastard..."

An obviously jealous hum came from Asuma Sarutobi's mouth. He turned away and looked dismissive. However, the trembling cigarette butt showed that he was not as calm as he appeared.

"Hey! Hong, get up quickly, Asuma is jealous!" Shadow said helplessly, but he held Kurenai Yuhi's shoulders and pushed the woman in his arms away.

"Leave him alone!"

Although what he said was true, Kurenai Yuhi still stood up straight, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and looked at Shadow's handsome and angular face with his red eyes. His gaze only made Shadow feel a little numb at the sight. He turned his head unnaturally and coughed twice.

"Teacher Hong, Ino, you..."

He jumped up and down in anger, but Naruto Uzumaki still had no chance to finish what he said, because immediately Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Choji Akimichi, and Sasuke Uchiha also walked over.

"I believe Shikamaru!" Facing Naruto Uzumaki's gaze, Choji Akimichi's voice was simple and clear.

"My nose has always been very good!" Kiba Inuzuka chuckled and rubbed his nose proudly.

"..." Aburame Shi nodded and remained silent.

"Me too!" Sasuke Uchiha twitched his lips and replied coldly; "And the most important thing is, I believe in my own feelings and judgment!"

"But..."

"Naruto, please calm down!" Shikamaru Nara said suddenly, "Everyone can tell whether he is real or fake. In fact, you can do the same too! Don't force yourself, in fact, brother Luoshan is also..."

"Okay, stop talking, Shikamaru!" Sighing lightly, Shadow interrupted; "It's my fault. I didn't abide by the agreement with Naruto and watched him become Hokage with my own eyes. E, as a father, I am not only sorry for Naruto, but also for brother Minato who entrusted Naruto to me. I..."

"Dad!"

He suddenly raised his head that had been lowered for some time, and Naruto Uzumaki's sea-like sky-blue eyes were already filled with tears.

"Naruto!"

Opening their arms and hugging Naruto Uzumaki, who was in tears, Shadow suddenly remembered that the first time he saw him as a child, it seemed to be the same!

"It's so touching. The reunion between father and son after a long separation, what a shocking scene!" Tears rolled out. Might Guy clenched his fists and shouted loudly, "This is youth!"

"Yes! Teacher Guy!"

Rock Lee inevitably helped, and the two kappas, one big and one small, hugged each other and cried again.

Sunset, mountain top, tide, waves...

"Shame on you!"

Looking at the dumbfounded siblings Shiba, Soi Fon, Renji Abarai, and Ichigo Kurosaki, a flash of red appeared on their faces. Neji Hyuga, Tenten immediately covered their faces with their hands and stayed away from these two strange creatures.

"Idiot!"

Also feeling embarrassed was Shadow, who grinned and showed some sharp teeth. Shadow appeared behind Might Guy in a flash, kicked them one after another, and kicked them away with a "Bang! Bang!"

"It should have been like this a long time ago!" Asuma Sarutobi sighed helplessly.

"Oh! You idiot Naruto is still crying!" He looked away and looked at a certain golden retriever next to him. Sasuke Uchiha crossed his arms and said provocatively, "You still want to become the sixth generation Hokage. I think you might as well give it to me. It's really embarrassing!"

"You stinky Sasuke, you want to fight!" Naruto Uzumaki suddenly became furious and shouted.

"Come on, come on, it just so happens that we haven't decided a winner yet!"

"······"

"We're arguing again!" Kiba Inuzuka rubbed his nose and shouted excitedly; "If you want to fight, how about you count me in!"

"Teeth..." Shino Aburame was helpless.

Sakura Haruno, who was trying to break up the fight, also looked dumbfounded. He looked around him as if asking for help, "Shikamaru, Chōji, Ino pigs, come and help me!"

"What did you call me, broad forehead!"

Before Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akimichi could react, Ino Yamanaka instantly turned black, shouting tit for tat, and ready to start fighting immediately if they disagreed.

"······"

Scanning the messy scene with his eyes, a group of noisy guys regardless of occasion, Shadow instantly became angry.

"Quiet, everyone!"

"Yes!"

Although it was just a simple sentence, it frightened everyone. They suddenly became smart and turned into good babies. They put their arms around their backs and smiled dryly. In that way, they could be as obedient as they wanted.

Nodding with satisfaction, Shadow clenched his hands into fists and coughed twice. He pulled Yoruichi Shihōin aside and grinned widely.

"Here, let me introduce you. This is my adopted son, Naruto Uzumaki. This is Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, Sasuke Uchiha, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, these are the brats I saw growing up, and the two idiots over there are Rock Lee and Guy, this is Kurenai Yuhi, and..."

As he spoke, he pointed at everyone. Shadow took Yoruichi Shihōin's hand. The smile on his lips never disappeared for a moment. Yoruichi Shihōin looked at it and smiled helplessly., maybe, she doesn't need to think about it so much in the future, because, in the end, she already knew it, right? Shadow is always Shadow, even if it is a different name, it is the same.

"This is Yoruichi Shihōin!" Finally, Shadow pointed at the woman next to him with a cheerful expression; "It's Lady Yoruichi! I came to this world thanks to Lady Yoruichi. Listen carefully, you must respect her, you know! Just like you treat Master Anko..."

"Same as... Mom!" Naruto Uzumaki immediately shouted; "Stop making such jokes, Dad, why should this inexplicable woman be compared with my mother? I absolutely don't agree, absolutely!"

"I have the same answer!" Ino Yamanaka said angrily, how could this be possible!

"I don't care!"

Sasuke Uchiha shrugged his shoulders, and Shino Aburame, Sakura Haruno, Neji Hyuga, Tenten and others around him also nodded in agreement.

"I don't agree either!" Kurenai Yuhi's face darkened; "Let's not talk about anything else, Luoshan, have you ever thought about Anko's feelings? Do you think she would..."

"Anko will support me!" Interrupting Kurenai Yuhi, holding Yoruichi Shihōin's hand a little harder, Shadow said in a deep voice; "I'm just telling you I am not asking for your consent in this matter. Just listen to me. In my heart, no one is inferior to anyone else. This is true for Master Anko, and the same is true for Lady Yoruichi. If you dare..."

"Stop talking, Shadow!" Pulling Shadow's arm with his backhand, Yoruichi Shihōin smiled; "Stop being angry, it's okay with me!"

"But Lady Yoruichi······"

The voice suddenly stopped, and when Reiatsu was heard, Shadow's face suddenly darkened, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, revealing sharp teeth.

"This is...Kakashi!"

"Kakashi teacher and Hinata's chakra!"

"Kuchiki······"

"Damn it, it's Reiatsu from Rukia!"

"Really, Zanpakutōs..."

"Little Wolf!" Body Flicker Technique activated, and Shadow disappeared instantly.

Kakashi, Hinata, and Ran'Tao, damn, what's going on!

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