Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 42: Prisoners Bound by Chains

Hearing this, Arima Shizuka couldn't help but feel alarmed.

What should come has finally come.

Aizen was not content with the status quo and began to lay out a century-long chess game for rebellion.

Then there is a series of events, including the infection of Kurosaki Masaki, the expulsion of the Masked Corps, and the changes in Soul Society...

These key points have already emerged in my mind - in comparison, the purpose of my trip has become less important.

So, what is your answer?
Will he choose to betray Soul Society and, like a snake, begin a century-long hibernation?
All in all, her life span was only a little over 40 years, and this sudden pressure of decision-making really made Arima Shizuka a little nervous.

It’s not that I don’t want to agree.

Instead, a cautious and serious attitude is the correct response to this invitation.

Just when Arima Shizuka was about to speak, Aizen paused for a moment and then showed a humble expression.

"Ah, sorry... I don't think I've mentioned these things to Shizuya-kun yet."

Aizen muttered to himself, he smiled and withdrew his right hand, choosing to stand up at this moment.

"Anyone would find this nonsense strange... Heh, it seems I was a little too impatient."

Pushing his glasses on the bridge of his nose, Aizen walked around to the side of Arima Shizuya.

"Shizuya-kun, do you have time to go out with me?"

Although it was almost evening self-study time, how could I say no now that things had come to this?

go!

The two walked side by side on the corridor leading to the school building, and finally walked around to the canteen on the first floor.

It was evening.

The shops here have been closed for a long time, and students don’t hang around here… Although it’s not completely isolated, it’s still a remote place.

Arima Shizuka also looked at Aizen's back and listened to what he said in a low voice.

"Although it feels like a lot of things have happened, when I think about it, it's only been a little over a month... Shizuya-kun, this period of time is really emotional."

It seems to be true.

Looking back, it has indeed been only a short time since Arima Shizuya entered school.

A month or so of time.

For a god of death whose lifespan could easily exceed a thousand years, it was indeed just a blink of an eye...

If it happened under normal circumstances, it would probably be a "trivial matter" that no one would feel sad about.

"But it is precisely because of such a short period of time that I am shocked by your progress."

Aizen had turned his head at some point and was staring at Arima Shizuya, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.

"When I first entered school, I was only good at kendo."

"But half a month later, he met the qualifications for the shallow fight, and defeated Vice Captain Omaeda with his profound white fight skills, becoming famous throughout the Spiritual Arts Academy."

"He even mastered the Shikai later and injured a captain-level figure during a confrontation."

"Really..."

"What kind of description can adequately describe your various behaviors over the past month, Shizuya-kun?"

Although it is true that these things were all made by myself.

But from Aizen's perspective, these words are indeed meant to be a form of flattery.

"So, Mr. Aizen, was it all arranged by you that we met Kiyomasa that day?"

"That's half right."

Aizen is quite frank.

"I do have information that the members of the 11th Division are having fun here. According to their habits, there is a high probability that a conflict will occur."

so?
"At first, I simply wanted to see what kind of personality Shizuya-kun had, and to further judge your growth through fighting with those team members."

Arima Shizuka also pondered for a moment.

"Teacher Aizen, is that something you can say so lightly?"

You know, this guy almost lost his life.

"Do you think I'm going too far?"

Isn't this obvious? Even though she really wanted to complain, the faint smile on the other person's lips made Arima Shizuka swallow her words back.

This funny look.

This means that the other party must have corresponding plans.

"You are still young after all... Shizuya-kun, do you know what the mortality rate is after graduating from the Spiritual Arts Academy and joining the Gotei 13 every year?" I don't even know the end of the universe, how can I understand this?
"It's a quarter, Shizuya-kun."

Aizen's attitude was calm. He folded his hands in front of his knees, and seemed to quite enjoy the feeling of educating others?

"They were devoured by the Hollows, and were damaged to the point where they were unable to fend for themselves. There were many who were forced to be secretly executed because of mission failures."

"In addition to being eliminated due to unsatisfactory grades, various accidents occurred during the internship... From the beginning of enrollment to being able to pass various tests, there are very few Shinigami who can truly become a team member."

"Shizuya-kun, what I said to you that day was not perfunctory, but sincere words from the bottom of my heart."

"For those who are not good at learning skills, it is better to realize their own incompetence as early as possible and end the rest of their lives there, rather than dying at the hands of their enemies..."

“This is compassion.”

Same words, different context.

It does feel very different at this moment.

But then again, the original novel did not describe the hardships faced by the team members.

After all, Strawberry Brother has been chopping melons and vegetables all the way, and there is almost no opponent he cannot beat.

Now, I have also expanded some necessary knowledge about the gods of death for Arima Shizuka.

"But these are all descriptions in a macro sense. From a personal perspective, I did something very excessive towards Shizuya-kun."

That’s all.

"I should indeed apologize to you. I'm really sorry, Shizuya-kun."

Simple, straightforward, and unbending confession is exactly what Aizen means at this moment.

"..."

Attack and defense are in order.

Faced with this kind of shameless politeness, what should I say?
Forcing himself twice, Arima Shizuka was in a life-or-death situation. This was indeed quite annoying, but the opponent's method seemed strange.

After all, if you want to kill someone... you can do it yourself.

But he still wants to use this kind of "harming" method.

"So, Mr. Aizen, what exactly do you want to do?"

The other party was silent for a moment, then smiled.

"I want to know Shizuya-kun's potential. I want to confirm whether you can become a truly powerful god of death."

I……

"I also look forward to Shizuya-kun becoming my true companion."

Yes, for Aizen.

Someone who can clear all obstacles for him and become his fellow seeker, or even a truth seeker who can stand shoulder to shoulder with him and jointly explore the future.

This is exactly what he is pursuing.

"Shizuya-kun, I have a plan... Through this thing, I will allow everyone to live under a sky of equality and freedom."

As he spoke, Aizen reached into his arms and finally took out a round and translucent ball.

"And the root of all this is this tiny thing."

"...?!!"

No.

You're going to take out the Broken Jade and show it to me right now? !

And is this thing already formed at this stage? So what stage are you at in your plan?

Yeah! So many questions!
It would be a lie to say that she wasn't surprised, but before she started to complain, Arima Jing thought it would be better for her to listen to the other party's statement first.

Aizen calmly put it back into his inner pocket and let out a soft sigh.

Said in a deep tone.

"That's a long story."

"Jingye-kun, have you ever thought about this land where we live..."

"Is there actually a being with its own consciousness that can shake up the entire world with just the willpower called self?"

"Yes, this is the reality of the world we live in... We live under the attention of others. We are bacteria in a petri dish, materials for the experimental process."

"us……"

"It's a prisoner bound in chains."

(End of this chapter)