As the former Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama naturally took charge of all the miscellaneous affairs without hesitation, and it seemed that there was no one more suitable than him.
What must be mentioned is...
Under Senju Tobirama's governance, the entire Uehara City in the Quiet Spirit Court slowly slid into the uncomfortable position once held by the Uchiha Clan in Konoha, where everyone would become what they despised the most...
In addition to managing everything on the surface in Uehara City, Senju Tobirama secretly selected batches of Shinigami for Reanimation control, placing them to infiltrate various squads in the Quiet Spirit Court!
Any slight disturbance...
Could not possibly escape Senju Tobirama's notice!
Similarly...
Senju Tobirama also headed the Secret Technique Institute and the Research Institute, focusing on the study of spiritual power applications, Hadou, Kido, and Bakudo; there was almost nothing that Senju Tobirama wouldn't research...
Moreover...
There seemed to be nothing that Senju Tobirama couldn't grasp.
Thousands of years ago, when the Uehara Race was founded, there was no Secret Technique Institute, but as time went on, to preserve various Kinjutsu created by Senju Tobirama, they had to build this institute.
This former Second Hokage...
His talent in these dark arts was simply extraordinarily powerful.
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, managed the Spiritual Arts Institute, mainly responsible for teaching. Besides the Will of Fire, he was quite skilled in education.
The Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, commanded all the Shinigami in Uehara City, with other supplementary shadows assisting him; they were responsible for maintaining the surface appearance of Uehara City.
Besides them...
Uchiha Obito and Uchiha Itachi primarily protected Uehara Naraku or, more accurately, demonstrated the presence of the Thirteen Deadguard in the outside world...
The Thirteen Deadguard.
Each one made full use of their abilities.
If the Thirteen Deadguard were the pinnacle of the Uehara Race...
Then it was Uehara Naraku, who had been slowly altering the history of the Soul Society for thousands of years, supporting them from behind to reach that pinnacle!
This immense power...
Was not something the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads of the Quiet Spirit Court could shake!
Uehara City, Inner City.
When Uehara Naraku returned to his residence, the front four seats of the Deadguard were already waiting for his return, each with a different expression on their face.
While Uehara Naraku was taking an examination in the Mortal World, they were in the gap between the Mortal World and the Soul Society, the Hollow World, intercepting the Hollows that wished to attack Uehara Naraku.
To be honest...
This was completely unnecessary.
After all, the Hollows secretly sent by Aizen Sousuke to attack Uehara Naraku were mostly at the Gillian level, easily handled even by Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito.
"Hmph, going to those kids' exams again..."
Uchiha Madara sneered, the corners of his mouth curling into a wicked smile: "I cannot comprehend why you always like to pretend to be weak..."
"If I show too much strength, wouldn't it make too many people despair?"
Uehara Naraku chuckled and shook his head, casually explaining: "Forcing those with ambition and schemes to suppress their desire to rule the world due to fear may be too cruel for them..."
"Heh, that's what kindness is..."
Uchiha Madara naturally disagreed, sarcastically retorting: "Hmph, drawing out their ambitions with one hand, while pushing them to heights with the other..."
As he said this, Uchiha Madara's expression darkened: "When they think they've realized their dream of controlling the world, and stand atop it, then push them down from the sky into the mire..."
"Isn't that fine?"
Uehara Naraku calmly spoke: "They stand at the world's peak, seeing what they couldn't have seen in a lifetime, while I maintain the world's justice and peace; in that sense, it seems everyone gets what they need..."
"..."
Uchiha Madara fell silent.
After a long while, Uchiha Madara looked at Uehara Naraku with a complex expression: "You can sure make nonsense sound like sense with a straight face..."
"Alright, Madara."
Senju Hashirama moved to Uchiha Madara's side, patting his friend's shoulder, turning to softly ask Uehara Naraku: "Speaking of which, we captured the mastermind commanding the Hollows to attack you, an Achyukas-level Hollow..."
At this, Whitebeard Edward Newgate and Gol D. Roger made way, revealing a fierce Hollow collapsed on the floor.
Achyukas-level Hollows...
Are not common even in the Hollow World, ranking second in hierarchy, capable of commanding the lowest Gillian Hollows.
This Hollow seemingly hadn't advanced much and was currently bound by Senju Hashirama's Gate of Great God, maintaining its fierce form...
"Doesn't look like much..."
Uehara Naraku's face showed a slight disdain as he shook his head, sighing: "Sending just an ordinary Achyukas Hollow to attack me; honestly, Captain Aizen is a bit petty..."
"Hmph, it's not entirely useless..."
Uchiha Madara walked beside Uehara Naraku, arms crossed, slowly saying: "That bastard Senju Tobirama suggests handing it over to the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, secretly guiding them to find out who directed its actions..."
"It's useless."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, softly saying: "If handed over to the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, they would probably hear Kabuto's name from this Hollow's mouth... perhaps Aizen had already considered its possible capture before it attacked me?"
"..."
The Hollow on the ground trembled slightly.
This Achyukas-level Hollow barely lifted its head, looking at the young Shinigami standing amidst the strong ones, indicating his extraordinary status.
That was the target it had been sent to attack...
This young Shinigami was truly remarkable, having guessed Aizen's plan; no wonder Aizen wasn't confident about this plan...
Before being dispatched to attack Uehara Naraku by its master, Aizen Sousuke, it had been ordered to, if captured, figure out a way to mislead its interrogators, shifting the blame for attacking Uehara Naraku onto Yakushi Kabuto...
Such tactics...
Aizen executed with great proficiency.
If it could lead the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, Yakushi Kabuto, and the Uehara Race into continued conflict, Aizen could easily hide under the chaos of their struggle, continuing his plans.
The Hollow struggled against the restraints of the Gate of Great God but ultimately gave up powerlessly, lifting its head to eerily smile at the group: "What's your next step with me..."
"What to do with you?"
Uehara Naraku rubbed his forehead with his fingers, turning to his companions: "Come to think of it, the Research Institute doesn't need Achyukas-level Hollows, right?"
Uchiha Madara sneered with disdain: "Hmph, is there anything worth researching on such trash? If even such trash needs research, then the person responsible for the Research Institute must be trash too!"
"..."
Everyone's expressions became subtly awkward.
Because they all knew who was responsible for the Research Institute.
Senju Hashirama looked at Uchiha Madara, a bit wistfully: "Madara... the Research Institute has always been under Tobirama's charge..."
"That's why I said he's..."
"Enough."
Uehara Naraku waved a hand, halting the potential argument and disparagement Uchiha Madara might express, reaching out to the void.
A Zanpakuto materialized in his hand!
The next moment, Uehara Naraku swung his Zanpakuto, cutting towards the Hollow's mask-covered head!
In an instant, the Hollow's body was cleaved in two, vanishing. This moment revealed a side of Uehara Naraku starkly different from his usual gentle exterior!
"Hmph..."
Uchiha Madara watched, seemingly reminded of something, sneering: "An unrelenting strike... shall we prepare a soul burial ceremony for it?"
Regarding some actions of Uehara Naraku...
Uchiha Madara found it somewhat intolerable.
As the former patriarch of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Madara found Uehara Naraku's leadership style difficult to accept.
"Of course, a soul burial must be performed."
Uehara Naraku narrowed his eyes, a piece of origami appearing in his palm, transforming into a paper flower.
Holding the paper flower, Uehara Naraku lowered his head slightly, revealing a kindly smile: "Only by maintaining good habits can we avoid showing flaws in front of others."