After killing that Hollow, a tremendous repulsive force surged from deep within the Garganta. Uchiha Hikaru and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni were blown directly away.
"They actually fought to a draw?"
Uchiha Hikaru and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni sat on the ground. As the morning sun rose, this earth-shaking battle came to an end.
"Excellent. You truly are excellent! Hahaha!"
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was not angry that the victory which should have been his had been turned into a draw by Uchiha Hikaru in such an unconventional fashion.
Instead, he laughed with great delight.
There had originally been no need for him to intervene in this matter at all. Yet, in order to test Uchiha Hikaru's strength, he had chosen to come to the Human World alone.
Sure enough, Uchiha Hikaru's performance had not disappointed him.
"This young man is indeed strong, and his character is quite good as well. He is more than qualified to inherit my position."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni rejoiced inwardly. His true goal had been achieved.
What remained was to consider how to persuade Uchiha Hikaru to enter the Soul Society and join the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
For Uchiha Hikaru, this outcome was also acceptable.
His goal had always been to conquer the world of Shinigami, so he would definitely be going to the Soul Society.
Seeing the deeply concealed delight on the little old man's face, Uchiha Hikaru confirmed that he had achieved his goal. This old man had completely placed his trust in him. Next, he only needed to prepare to enter the Soul Society.
The two exchanged a glance, then burst into hearty laughter.
If anyone in the Soul Society had witnessed this scene, they would have been so shocked that they might have wondered whether they were dreaming.
For thousands of years, Captain-Commander