I'm really not the number one slacker in Soul Society.

Aizen didn't believe the messenger would fabricate evidence to fool him without any basis, because that would be meaningless and would only bring her a powerful enemy. However, it would also be foolish to believe everything. The only reliable approach was to listen for the time being and then investigate and gather evidence himself.

Therefore, he tentatively believed that what Mima said was true.

Then that's a really big problem.

The world is going to end, what should we do?

Judging from the footage alone, Aizen didn't think he could defeat the so-called "original nothingness." Even if everything went smoothly, and he mastered the Hogyoku, overthrew the Seireitei and the Zero Division, and took over the Soul King Palace, it would be the same—in other words, the current situation meant that his success would be meaningless, since everyone would die together in a hundred years anyway.

This won't do, absolutely not!

“I understand what you mean.” Aizen rarely showed a hint of annoyance: “You plan to build an alliance against the apocalypse, right?”

“That’s roughly how it is.” Mima replied with her arms crossed, “If we don’t think of a way, no one can survive. Some people might want to die, but I haven’t lived enough yet.”

“Indeed.” Aizen sighed. “The end of the world… I never imagined I would suddenly learn about such a terrible future.”

“Who isn’t?” Mi Zhen sincerely agreed.

Although Rokujou Bayunzai was aware of this problem, the old senior's mental circuits were clearly somewhat abnormal. Mizhen went to chat with her many times over the past month and a half, but her attitude was always simple, unpretentious, and dull. It could be basically summarized as "we'll deal with whatever comes our way" or "don't be afraid when disaster strikes. If we can get through it, we will. If we can't, we'll all die together. That would be a good thing." Then she would continue to immerse herself in her books and live a leisurely, languishing life.

Those are truly enviable, thick nerves.

In comparison, Aizen's behavior was so normal that it almost brought him to tears...

“But there are too many obstacles to making this happen.” Mima listed the obstacles he was facing one by one on his fingers: “The decentralized ruling structure of the nobility is too inefficient. To unite the power of Soul Society, we must first change this situation. But that means we have to kill the old guys who hold power. Even if we succeed, there are still Quincy lurking in the shadows, and Fullbringers who were betrayed in the past are also gathering their strength. There are internal and external troubles. It’s not something that one or two people can change.”

Mima hadn't even finished explaining the problem. You see, there are a bunch of antisocial individuals like Kuchiki Kyouga and Yushima Oshu lurking in Soul Society. It's practically full of bad guys...

Ugh... Why couldn't Ichigo Kurosaki just be reborn directly? I really want to blame him for everything.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the coffee table, Aizen's mood was also constantly changing.

Although he did not directly believe Mima's statement, this did not prevent him from deducing his next course of action based on it.

The conclusion is not complicated.

He just needs to continue with his current approach; there aren't many aspects that need to be specifically changed.

No matter how powerful a being awakens a hundred years from now, the core contradiction will remain the same—

That's the magnitude of power!

Judging from the video footage, the "original nothingness" possesses unparalleled power in the three realms, so if it were to destroy the world, it would be a catastrophe for everyone.

But what if the magnitude of the force were reversed?

The fact that the Spirit King could render the initial void powerless with a single blow indicates that the latter's power is inferior to the former. In other words, as long as one's power level reaches that of the Spirit King, or is slightly inferior to the Spirit King, one can perfectly overcome this crisis.

Although it sounds like a fantasy, his goal was to enter the Spirit King Palace and become a new god!

Even after rounding up, the tasks remain the same.

To continue perfecting the Hogyoku, break the limits of the Shinigami, become a "Transcendent," and then use the power of the Transcendent to confront the original nothingness.

The only problem is that... he doesn't know the extent of the Hogyoku's power, or whether it can make him comparable to a god. So the messenger's approach is correct: unite everyone who can be united. If individual strength is insufficient, then attack as a group, which will always increase the survival rate.

Hmm... now that you mention it... it was a lucky accident that we didn't kill Urahara Kisuke and the others. If we later confirm that what the messenger said is true, then let's give up on the plan to investigate them.

"Faced with such a harsh future, forming alliances is naturally a necessary move." Aizen chuckled. "The first captain of the Eighth Division was one, your 'brother' was one, and now I'm one. Who should we look for next? Perhaps Captain-Commander Yamamoto?"

“Yamamoto Genryusai is certainly someone we should try to get, but not now.”

Mima spread his hands and said helplessly, "To put it bluntly, the current Gotei 13 is still under the control of the nobles, and Yamamoto Genryusai is an upright person. I can't bypass the 46 Chambers to negotiate with him alone."

"In that case, I have a suggestion."

Aizen leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming steady once again: "Not long ago, I found out about an interesting person, and perhaps we can do something with him."

His change of attitude was incredibly smooth; in just a few words, he seemed to have become Mi Zhen's staunch ally. But everyone was a seasoned double agent, so it was just for show. Who knows what schemes were hidden beneath the facade of harmony?

"Huh?" Mima raised an eyebrow, naturally continuing the conversation, "Who is it?"

"A senior colleague who isn't too old."

Aizen kept everyone in suspense for a moment, saying, "A former sinner of Soul Society, a dangerous individual who was sealed away by the Captain-Commander and Captain Kuchiki."

"Oh?"

Mima chuckled, then directly revealed the answer: "You mean Kuchiki Hibiki? That's certainly a very interesting person."

"According to records, his Zanpakuto 'Muramasa' can materialize the Zanpakuto of Shinigami. If you want to increase your combat power, just go through his hands and even the most ordinary Shinigami can conjure up a Bankai-level combat power out of thin air. It can be said to be the perfect choice."

There is one thing to say, indeed.

Muramasa and Reikai can be considered limited, bug-level creations in the original chapters.

The former can materialize the Zanpakuto, and it appears with Bankai-level power—you know, there are more than six thousand lower-level Shinigami in the Soul Society. If Muramasa were to use it on each of them, it would be equivalent to gaining more than six thousand vice-captains. Even a single slash or a spit could drown the Wandenreich.

Needless to say, the spirit remains are a one-to-one replica of the original. They can be recreated even after death. If it weren't for the limited materials, it wouldn't be a problem for Inaba Kagerou to single-handedly defend against Yhwach...

“But as far as I know, his mental state seems to be somewhat…” Mi Zhen pointed to his head, using a more respectable term, “paranoia—it’s probably unrealistic to try and win him over as an ally.”

At this point, he added, "Furthermore, we are both Shinigami. If he were to control our Zanpakuto, we would lose at least half of our abilities. Even if we don't care about this risk, breaking his seal would be very difficult. It was set up by Yamamoto Genryusai and Kuchiki Ginrei together."

"There's no need to worry about that."

Aizen smiled slightly and said, "I naturally have a way to control my Zanpakuto. You... or your younger brother might also have one. The method to break the seal is clearly displayed in the Kuchiki family's library. If you want to know, just go and take a look."

The words were well said, with both explicit and implicit suggestions. On the surface, it was proposing a feasible way to cooperate, but the real focus was on the words "your younger brother".

I just wanted to see the blurring effect.

While Mima's mind raced, Aizen continued, "As for whether Kuchiki Kyoga will choose to cooperate... that's not a problem. Once we capture him, many things will be beyond his control."

Another hint.

Capturing a captain-level figure is no easy task, especially a psychopath like Kuchiki Hibiki. What if he loses and decides to slit his own throat? Kyouka Shuigetsu can't stop him.

But some people can.

That was Shikatori Hakunsai, who could even suppress Shihōin Hyakugetsu to the point of immobility.

Although Kuchiki Hibiki is exceptionally capable, his strength is not outstanding; at best, he is a high-ranking captain. If they were to catch him off guard, they could easily take him down.

In this way, Yama can gain a human-shaped power booster, Aizen can see the Hollowfication and the abilities of the older generation, Soul Society can get rid of a hidden danger, and everyone can have a bright future.

Thinking about it this way, it seems like it could work?

"That makes some sense."

Mima stroked his chin: "As you said, Kuchiki Hibiki is indeed a good target."

Aizen smiled and said, "So, Ms. Saki agrees to my proposal?"

“There’s no reason to refuse.” Mima shrugged. “What difference does it make who we win over? Compared to those really troublesome people, Kuchiki Hibiki is much simpler. Choosing him to practice on isn’t a bad idea.”

"Then it's decided."

Aizen said, "Let's all go and make our preparations first. We'll meet here again at noon two days from now. What do you think?"

Mi Zhen snapped her fingers and nodded, "Agreed."

“Very good.” Aizen finished the tea in his cup and nodded. “In that case, I’ll take my leave now—I need to prepare some Zanpakuto and some countermeasures for the sealing techniques.”

Chapter 155: Mizhen: I'm such a villain!

After saying goodbye to Aizen, Yama left the small courtyard and strolled through the Rukongai at night.

Since they needed to deal with Kuchiki Kyoga, it was inconvenient to use their Zanpakuto. As Aizen wished, they would call on that so-called "stinky little brother".

As for Shikatori-senpai... there seems to be a very strange relationship between her and her Zanpakuto. I wonder if it's affected by Muramasa's abilities. I'll ask her later.

Aizen, Shikatori Hakunsai, and his two other identities.

The four villains joined forces to serve only one person, Xiu Mu Xiang He. What a blessing... tsk tsk tsk!

But wait, something seems off.

I must have been doing something good for the survival of the world, right? Why does it reek of such a strong conspiracy?

I had a strong sense of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) vibe from that conversation just now.

It's almost as if the heroes of Liangshan were plotting to lure innocent men up the mountain... Is it just my imagination?

Both Yama and Aizen are people who plan carefully before acting, and two days of preparation time is enough for them to accumulate a trump card.

However, Kuchiki Hibiki's strength is quite average. This game was basically a push, so there was no need to think too carefully. Just go in with a wave of attacks.

He likes games where the game is a complete rout, but he still needs to be well-prepared.

So Mizhen first used the black cavity to return to the present world, sat in the cave, and entered his own mental world.

"What do you think about attacking Xiumu Xianghe?"

Since Shigure was still in the room, Mima asked her directly, "Will you get infected?"

"Maybe before, but not now," Shigure Reizuki replied directly.

"Hmm?" Mima asked, puzzled. "Why?"

Shigure pointed expressionlessly at the jar, then at himself: "Six Bankai, he can't turn them against him."

Mima was utterly shocked: "There's such a thing?"

But having received a positive answer, he quickly exited the mental image space. After some preparation, he used the Black Cavity Crystal to jump around repeatedly, while sending Watanabe Yama and his previous incarnation's two identities to the mountains of another continent.

The light was on in the study of the small house, so it seemed that Lu Qubaiyunzhai was still reading there.

Like her literary, girlish temperament, Shikatori Hakunsai's love for reading bordered on obsession, something Mima had only recently learned.

She read literary works, philosophical treatises, scientific journals, and even appreciated human body art. This senior woman spent her days and nights reading in this mountain cabin, as if books were her entire world. After more than a month, she had almost completely forgotten about the assassination attempt on the Forty-Sixth Chamber.

According to her own words, if she hadn't been born in a chaotic world more than two thousand years ago, she would have had no interest in swords and spears at all. Her childhood dream was simply to run a bookstore, read books and drink tea every day, finding joy in a simple life.

Unfortunately, her birthplace was not quite right. It was a small kendo dojo called "Shikatori-ryu". The dojo owner was a notorious villain in the West Rukongai at the time. He took pleasure in counting the number of people he killed every day, and his greatest hobby was drinking with human blood. It is conceivable that Shikatori Hakunsai, who grew up in such an environment, could not possibly engage in the business of running a bookstore. Instead, she had to learn martial arts.

What? Assassinate the 46th Chamber? This is just interrupting my reading!

Anyway, she herself has said something similar, but whether it is true or not remains to be seen.

"Senior, I'm coming in."

After entering the main gate and climbing to the second floor, Mi Zhen knocked on the door of the study. Upon hearing a voice of approval, she pushed the door open and went inside.

Shikatori Hakunsai was reclining in his chair, flipping through a beautifully bound copy of "The Divine Comedy." When he saw the two enter, he didn't react much, merely raising an eyebrow slightly and looking at the figure following Mima, saying, "And this is…"