Naruto: Random Flying Thunder God Technique? Intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

People of different ages, clothes, and expressions lined up in a long queue, walking slowly forward.

Some people have discovered that the afterlife does exist, and are therefore grateful.

Some people find that even death doesn't bring liberation; it seems like they're just living in a different world, leaving them with expressions of despair.

There were elderly people who had seen the vicissitudes of life sighing, and there were also bewildered children crying loudly.

Shiranui Sho stood in the group, walking forward as time passed.

At the very front of the line, a grim reaper sat at a table, mechanically repeating the same actions with a blank expression.

Register, issue a numbered ticket, and then wave to signal the soul to leave.

Rukongai is divided into four main directions: east, west, south, and north, and each direction is further divided into eighty districts.

As area codes increase, the environment and public security gradually deteriorate, and resources such as food and water become increasingly scarce.

Soon, Shiranui Sho reached the front of the line.

The Grim Reaper glanced at Shiranui Sho with pity, then handed him the order slip.

Shiranui Sho glanced at it and murmured softly.

"Southern District 78, Xu Diao."

Chapter 96 Hima and Rukia

South Rukongai, District 78, Xu Diao.

This is one of the most remote areas, with extremely poor living conditions and security.

Low, dilapidated houses were scattered across the wilderness, and looting and killing continued day and night.

Shiranui Sho herself witnessed weak souls fighting each other to death over supplies.

If these spirits hadn't realized he was a newcomer, penniless and destitute, they probably would have attacked him too.

Just because others don't take from him doesn't mean he can't take from others.

"The Soul Society is indeed peculiar; I actually feel hungry even in my spirit form..."

Shiranui Sou rubbed her stomach.

When fighting as a ninja, one soldier pill is enough for him to replenish his energy.

He hadn't felt this kind of hunger in a long time.

Especially in a spirit state, the hunger that comes from the soul is truly torturous.

However, this is not a bad thing.

In Soul Society, only spirits with spiritual power feel hunger.

His hunger was so intense, perhaps because he was gifted with spiritual energy.

Just as the sea and the waves are vast and the water is deep and the earth is turbulent, there may be a similar beauty between the two.

When hungry, one naturally needs food and water.

So, where do you get it from?

If it's an area with a high area code, he might need to earn it through labor.

However, in the Xudiao area of ​​the southern district No. 78, the method was much simpler and more brutal.

……

Half an hour later.

Inside the stronghold of a small gang in the Xudiao District.

Shiranui Sho pressed down on a burly man's head and smashed it through the table.

Beside him, his henchmen, lying haphazardly, moved away from him as if they had seen a demon.

A slight smile appeared on Shiranui Xiao's lips.

There are many limitations in the spirit form, but combat skills remain.

Furthermore, his spirit was clearly far stronger than these souls.

The small gang that dominated a part of the neighborhood was so powerful that no one could withstand a single punch from him.

"Then I'll take these food and water with me."

Shiranui Sho smiled kindly, picked up a bag, slung it over her back, and stepped out of the base's gate to leave.

This food and water will be enough to sustain him until the next step of the plan is completed.

He came to Soul Society, not to experience the life of a soul.

His target is not Rukongai, but Seireitei.

The power of death is his primary objective on this journey.

He needs to enter the Seireitei from Rukongai, and the admission of the Shinigami Academy may be the only way.

Since we're new here, our priority should be gathering intelligence.

The most important thing now is to find a place to stay.

There are roughly three ways to find accommodation in Rukongai.

One option is to join an existing family and become a member of it.

The second option is to rent or purchase.

Third, taking over an empty house that has been abandoned for a long time is called "occupation" in the modern legal sense.

Shiranui Sho walked along the streets of the Shiranui district, her gaze sweeping over the rows of buildings.

In areas where survival is difficult, let alone quality of life.

Dilapidated houses, weeds in the yard, and rotten wooden railings.

The conditions here are even worse than in Karakura Town in the modern world.

Finally, he stopped in front of the courtyard of a small house.

"Here..."

Shiranui Sho raised an eyebrow slightly, her expression somewhat surprised.

Ahead, a small courtyard is enclosed by a wooden fence. Although it has some mud and grime, it is much better than the other houses.

There is a small house standing alone in the courtyard, with cracks and signs of repair on the walls.

The coarse cloth window paper was repaired very neatly, and it looked like it had been carefully maintained.

Standing out from the crowd, this was the most satisfactory residence he had ever seen in the Xudiao district.

In terms of dilapidated state, most of the buildings in the Xudiao area are actually quite similar.

What truly pleased him was the cleanliness of the place.

Without hesitation, Shiranui Sou strode forward.

If no one lives there, then the little house will belong to him.

If someone lives there, that's fine too. He might just be staying for a few days and then leave. I doubt anyone would refuse if he offered some food or water as payment.

Just as he stepped into the courtyard and was about to knock on the door, the door to the small house opened at that very moment.

A black-haired girl who looked no more than sixteen or seventeen years old pushed open the door, holding a swaddled baby in her arms, and gently biting her lip.

Those seemingly eloquent eyes flickered slightly, their gaze vacant, their thoughts seemingly elsewhere.

The girl was unaware of Shiranui Sho standing at the door until she bumped into his arms.

"ah!"

The girl gasped softly, instinctively dodging backward, losing her balance and falling backward.

She closed her eyes and held the swaddled baby tightly in her arms.

Just as she was about to fall, a strong arm caught her waist and pulled her back.

Are you alright?

The girl opened her eyes with lingering fear, and there stood a young man with a gentle smile.

She broke free from Shiranui Sou's arm, took a few steps back, and warily sized up the newcomer.

Seeing this, Shiranui Sho scratched her head.

……

Ten minutes later, the two knelt down together in the room.

In the cradle beside them, the baby, still in swaddling clothes, slept soundly.

Two teacups filled with water were placed on the table in front of the two people.

"I'm sorry, we don't have anything left to entertain guests."

The young girl was gentle and reserved, and spoke softly with her head down.

That's right.

Even the water in the two small teacups on the table did not come from the girl's home.

This water was "taken" by Shiranui Sho from a small gang not long ago.

The girl's home contained almost nothing except for herself and her infant child.

"..."

Shiranui Sou frowned slightly.

It wasn't because I didn't receive a polite welcome, but because...

"Are you... going to abandon this child?"

After a moment of silence, he still chose to reveal the truth without any mercy.

A home with nothing.

She carried her infant child out the door with a look of despair and empty eyes, not even seeing the living person in front of her.

He found it hard not to think of this possibility.

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl's hand holding the teacup trembled, and half a cup of water soaked her plain-colored kimono.

She didn't say anything, but tears began to stream down her beautiful eyes.

Shiranui Sho sighed.

Clearly, he was right.

This situation is actually quite common in Rukongai.

But no matter what, abandoning one's family for survival is always a shameful thing.

"This decision might make you feel guilty for the rest of your life."

"Shiranui Sou said in a deep voice."

He could also see despair and struggle in the girl's expression just now.

If they hadn't been forced into a corner, they probably wouldn't have made this decision.

"But... I really have no other choice!"

The girl's long-suppressed emotions finally erupted, her delicate shoulders trembling as she sobbed uncontrollably.

Her tears fell like a broken pearl necklace, one after another, onto her clothes, soaking the pure white fabric.

Shiranui Sho calmly surveyed everything in the room.

There was no food or water, nor any other valuable possessions.

Apart from some basic furniture, the house was completely bare, and could be described as "bare-bones".

The only bright spot is that it's very clean.

First of all, the house was very clean, which showed that the girl cleaned it regularly.