Chapter 49 : Tōshirō

"Golden List Tip: The second option, Shinigami world, Hitsugaya Tōshirō, has been selected. Begin connection to the Shinigami world. Language synchronization is in progress... Initiating target lock... Connection initiated."

"In the world of the Shinigami, Hitsugaya Tōshirō, connection successful!"

After making the choice, a prompt resonated in Haku's mind.

Right away, a translucent curtain of light materialized before him, and within it appeared a figure, his brows knitted as though contemplating something.

This individual didn't possess a particularly towering stature and he exuded an air akin to a student of a ninja school. With his silver hair marked by a distinct personality, a pair of green eyes that betrayed a vigilant nature, he donned a Shinigami uniform complete with green shoulders and a metal emblem on his belt.

It was Hitsugaya Tōshirō, whose abilities had been spotlighted in a video during the time of the inheritance.

"What!?"

Seemingly startled by something, Tōshirō within the light curtain abruptly leapt up, one hand firmly clutching the hilt at his waist, poised for an attack at a moment's notice.

[Golden List Tip: Connection successful. Ninja World Bloodline Limit Ninja Haku seeks Tōshirō for the inheritance. Transmission of instructions now commencing. Transaction between the two parties to conclude within ten minutes, failure to do so will result in a timeout judgement.]

While all eyes in the ninja world observed Tōshirō curiously through the Gold List's live broadcast, the Gold List's prompt appeared at the opportune moment.

Everyone bore witness as a beam of light emerged from the curtain and made contact with Tōshirō's forehead.

"Hmm?"

"Golden List? Different world?"

"Rankings across worlds are tallied, and those on the list can reap rewards."

"My Zanpakutō, Hyōrinmaru, and its Shikai state have been chosen as the lineage."

"If the other party desires the inheritance, my consent is essential. I can demand a reward, or offer it freely."

"So, this is essentially an interdimensional transaction?"

Tōshirō's deep green eyes brimmed with contemplation.

In the moment of the previous light curtain, he'd readied himself to strike, Reiatsu beginning to surge, but he was struck by the light emitted from the curtain.

Only those directly involved recognized that although the light had emanated leisurely, it ought to have been avoidable for anyone possessing low strength. Yet, it was, in reality, an illusion.

Confronting that beam of light, he'd experienced an oppressive force akin to that felt in the presence of Captain Yamamoto Genryūsai. He could even sense the constriction of space around him and the deceleration of time.

In the face of that light, he'd been rendered powerless!

It seemed to emanate from an incomprehensible power.

A power that could effortlessly extinguish him.

This realization left him incredulous. As the youngest captain within the Gotei 13, a captain-level Shinigami, he'd never envisaged finding himself so vulnerable.

He recognized that this shock and intimidation were manifestations from the Golden List, which left him with no room to doubt its authenticity.

And so, he received all the information conveyed by the Gold List, docilely.

Then he was astonished anew.

Astonished by the existence of worlds beyond his own.

It transpired that the Soul Society, Hueco Mundo, and the human world were all disparate domains within a single world.

Beyond the entirety of this world existed other worlds.

"Fascinating!"

Tōshirō became intrigued, relinquishing his grip on the hilt, he turned towards the curtain of light, manipulating it as though he were a modern individual playing with a tablet.

This was the method divulged by the Gold List, affording him a preliminary understanding of those seeking to inherit his legacy through the curtain of light.

Such as their capabilities.

"Ice Release: Bloodline Limit."

"Ice Release Ninjutsu."

"Interesting, though that's the extent of it!"

Tōshirō halted his actions, a trace of arrogance playing at the corners of his mouth.

In his eyes, Haku's Ice Release: Bloodline Limit held only a little bit of interest.

Without being conceited, even without wielding his Zanpakutō, and relying solely on captain-level Reiatsu, complemented by Kidō and the like, he could effortlessly overpower his adversary.

If his Shikai Zanpakutō came into play, his opponent would stand no chance!

The so-called Ice Release might even fall under his command.

Thus, nothing compelled him to trade his cherished power for anything.

"Little miss, there's naught within you that moves this captain's heart." Tōshirō asserted in his typical, old-fashioned manner.

Through the Golden List, he'd deduced the average age of the ninjas within the ninja world.

Haku appeared to be no more than sixteen or seventeen, effectively a young girl, correct?

"That, Lord Hitsugaya."

Upon hearing Tōshirō's words, Haku bowed slightly and addressed him politely, "I am a boy."

Tōshirō: ???

Had something gone awry within the ninja world?

So beautiful, yet he's truly a man?

In actuality, this was also a quirk of Uchiha Ran. The attire he'd chosen for Haku was a gender-neutral kimono.

When worn by Haku, this kimono rendered him even more reminiscent of a woman.

And Haku's appearance was genuinely striking, coupled with his distinctive disposition. Jiraiya and other more traditional observers felt their inclinations waver.

"Are you genuinely a boy?"

Tōshirō's eyes widened, shifting his gaze abruptly to Uchiha Ran. "Then you must be a lady, yes?"

???

An awkward smile marred Uchiha's countenance.

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