Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Chapter 446 Aizen, I'm hitting you for your own good!

The battlefield was calm; all the Grim Reapers and Arrancars were as quiet as chickens.

Although everything is calm now, the impression left by that brief burst of spiritual pressure is deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts and even resonates in their souls.

The feeling was like looking up at the sky and suddenly seeing a satellite, so large it occupied two-thirds of the sky, and still continuing to magnify—

The indescribable shock and impact could only be described as the extreme form of megalophobia.

Anyone still awake on the battlefield stared at Xia Zuo in shock and terror, speechless for a long time.

Finally, it was Ōmaeda, whose strength was beyond comprehension, who broke the silence: "Xia Zuo's spiritual pressure has disappeared!?"

Even without his reminder, Captain-Commander Yamamoto had already realized that he couldn't sense even a trace of spiritual pressure from Natsume, and he gripped Ryujin Jakka's hand even tighter.

But in the end, he only let out a sigh and said nothing, because even if he did, no one else would understand.

The Shinigami on the battlefield now are all the elite of the Soul Society, the strongest at the pinnacle of the Shinigami ranks, but only he...

Retsu Unohana and Aizen might understand why Natsume's spiritual pressure disappeared.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni felt a sudden loss of energy, and his whole body hunched over, his muscles atrophied, and his skin became even looser.

Almost as soon as he sighed, he looked ten years older, exuding an aura of impending death.

Xia Zuo's spiritual pressure did not disappear, but rather it achieved an extremely uniform state within the perceptible range.

Just as fish in the deep sea cannot feel the pressure of tens of thousands of tons of water, all Shinigami and Hollows were forced to adapt to Shaza's spiritual pressure to the point that they could no longer feel it.

However, the spiritual pressure of the Grim Reaper must gradually decrease from the inside out; this is the most basic law of spiritual particles.

So, how far has Xia Zuo's spiritual pressure expanded?

Even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni couldn't guess it, but he knew it was what he had been pursuing for the past two thousand years.

Aizen was also shocked that he couldn't sense Xia Zuo's spiritual pressure. As the smartest person in the 12th Division whose intelligence surpassed all the others, he figured out the reason for the change faster than Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

To be precise, Shaza has already surpassed the limits of a Shinigami, and at his current level of fusion with the Hogyoku, his perception is still unable to reach those limits.

Xia Zuo smiled and looked at Aizen, asking, "How is it? Does Captain Aizen feel enough pressure now?"

Aizen wanted to laugh, but his face twitched a few times and he didn't actually laugh.

He could only say dryly, "Your strength far exceeds my imagination. The pressure is too great; I can't move."

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Xia Zuo smiled smugly.

He asked Aizen for the sake of showing off, and now he has achieved that to the fullest extent!

Children will show off their new toys, and adults will also show off their new game records to their friends and playmates.

This is human nature.

Fully satisfied, Xia Zuo smiled gently at Aizen in front of him. It wouldn't have had such a good effect if someone else had praised him.

Only Aizen, this unique and extraordinary boss, a guy who ranks among the top three in terms of prestige across all realms, could give Xia Zuo such an exaggerated sense of satisfaction.

Even Unohana Retsu's praise can compare to it.

Well, if it's in a private space with only the two of you, and you receive praise from Sister Hua for something else, it brings a different kind of unparalleled satisfaction.

After Aizen responded, he fell into a long silence once again.

He is now at the pinnacle of Shinigami or Hollow power, only one step away from a qualitative leap. His spiritual pressure, slashing ability, speed, defense, and recovery are far superior to those of a Captain-level Shinigami.

If he were to unleash his full spiritual pressure, ordinary human souls and Hollows would be reduced to ashes if they came within a kilometer's radius, as they would be unable to withstand his spiritual pressure.

However, Aizen knew very well that he had not fused with his Zanpakuto, nor had he opened any Hollow Spheres.

In other words, he is still within the realm of death.

Aizen has clearly surpassed Captain-Commander Yamamoto by half a step, but he is not comparable to Xia Zuo's current level.

Aizen muttered to himself, "This is the first time I've felt such an urgent, urgent thirst for power, rather than for knowledge!"

Sensing Aizen's intense will, the Hogyoku buried in his chest seemed to respond to him, its faint blue light penetrating through his flesh, skin, and spiritual pressure clothing, forming a radiant glow on his chest.

The power unleashed by the Hogyoku instilled a deep sense of unease in those who witnessed it.

Xia Zuo was able to clearly sense through the spiritual pressure of the Hogyoku that it was guiding Aizen's evolution.

Yes, it's evolution!

On the surface, Aizen seemed fine, but the changes within his body were more intense than ever before, and even the Hogyoku itself was rapidly dissolving.

Not only his physical body, but even Aizen's soul began to decompose and recombine under the guidance of the Hogyoku.

This change brought vitality. Although Aizen was not the most senior Shinigami, his accumulation was substantial and his foundation was incredibly solid.

If the Hogyoku can be successfully integrated into his body, completing this leap in life, Aizen will surely be able to break through the limits of a Shinigami in one fell swoop.

However, Xia Zuo knew that this was not a smooth evolution, and Aizen seemed to have encountered trouble.

The Hogyoku seems to have awakened a little bit of self-awareness. It is unwilling to just disappear like this, and is slowly reducing its decomposition rate and trying to reclaim the power it has emitted.

Xia Zuo shook his head and smiled: "Captain Aizen, it seems your evolution has encountered quite a bit of trouble."

"Looks like I need to put some pressure on you to help you take it a step further!"

Xia Zuo's words were not a question. As he spoke, he stepped forward and disappeared.

When he reappeared, Xia Zuo was already behind Aizen, and at the same time, he raised the Measuring Ruler high and slashed it down hard at Aizen's head.

That fierce demeanor clearly said: If you can't get promoted, you're dead!

clang!!

Although he was evolving and shocked by Xia Zuo's sudden attack, Aizen still managed to deduce the attack location immediately and raised Kyoka Suigetsu before Xia Zuo even appeared.

Aizen's calculations were spot on; Shaza attacked his head.

The moment the Measuring Ruler made contact with the Mirror Flower Water Moon, Aizen's body trembled violently. He blocked the Measuring Ruler, but he couldn't block Xia Zuo's power. His whole body shot downwards like an arrow.

boom!!!

A loud rumble was heard from the ground, and dust shot into the sky like a giant fountain.

Xia Zuo remained suspended in mid-air, his sword raised in a downward slashing motion.

Aizen, who had raised his sword to block, had completely disappeared, disappearing into the shattered earth. The surrounding ground was eroded by the immense force, sinking into a large crater.

This is the real world, Karakura Town. As the immense force spread, hundreds of detached houses within a 300-meter radius collapsed.

Countless people perished, and terrified screams rang out simultaneously from all directions.

When Aizen emerged from underground in a disheveled state, his dashing image was completely ruined, but he was still smiling despite his ashes.

He even expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Xia Zuo, for showing me a higher level of power. It's wonderful—"

"The higher realm truly possesses boundless allure, making my efforts and expectations over the past century worthwhile!"

Aizen reached out and ran his hand through his hair, instantly restoring it to its neat state. A powerful, milky-white spiritual pressure erupted, and his clothes also returned to their clean state, no longer showing any trace of his disheveled appearance.

He showed no sign of being at a disadvantage. Although irreparable cracks appeared on the white hard shell covering his body, the spiritual pressure he emitted had clearly become even stronger.

What's even crazier than Aizen's appearance is his tone—well, it should be said that it's even more arrogant!

"Xia Zuo, since you brought me to this level, I will grant you the honor of being slain by me."

"Therefore, I will be the last enemy I fought before becoming a god, and the first enemy that a god would slay. You will live forever in my heart."

With the Hogyoku completely gone, Aizen's confidence in himself swelled to unprecedented heights; he was certain that only he could reach the pinnacle of godhood.

Despite Aizen's increasingly intense aura, Xia Zuo remained unperturbed.

Instead, a relieved smile appeared on his face, and then he swung the knife at the target.

Based on the knowledge of Xia Zuo from all the heavens and myriad worlds, he clearly knew that life is a miracle that can be changed by the environment. As long as the environment changes, life will self-correct, be eliminated, reorganized, and adapted, and eventually achieve transcendence—or degenerate into absolute waste.

For example, sea spiders that only have shells and no flesh.

So-called evolution simply doesn't exist!

To embark on the true path of evolution, the endless energy provided by the Hogyoku is not enough; life itself must possess an unyielding will and bravely strive to survive terrible disasters.

Aizen's will was not compromised, so he successfully embarked on the path of evolution, while Urahara Kisuke could only wash up and go to sleep with the black beauty.

However, Aizen alone could not bridge the tens of millions of years and quickly complete the long path of evolution.

That's why Xia Zuo took direct action, giving Aizen enough death and fear to satisfy the stimulation needed for his evolution.

Aizen gladly accepted Xia Zuo's gift, using the threat of death to stimulate his progress even faster.

Xia Zuo also hopes that Aizen can surpass him in the shortest possible time, so that he can also experience the effects of different evolutionary paths.

Xia Zuo's path of evolution is not lonely, because he has many Xia Zuo companions behind him.

However, finding an experience pack on the road was a wonderful thing, and he was happy to reach out and pick it up.

Aizen stared at Xia Zuo, feeling the surging power and mutated tissues within his body, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

Xia Zuo is really strong! He's the whetstone for my climb to the top!

Xia Zuo smiled as he stared at Aizen, his heart filled with joy.

[Aizen truly lives up to his reputation as one of the strongest bosses; his input-output ratio is close to 1:3. For every unit of power I contribute, he receives three units from the Hogyoku and the world.]

Grow up quickly, and see for yourself what I really am!

After the God of Wealth, Xia Zuo, shared his power, my strength and life essence soared to such an extreme that, without a suitable point of reference, I no longer even understand my own situation!

The Measuring Ruler struck again, its flat, blunt blade rapidly magnifying in Aizen's eyes.

Aizen instantly realized he couldn't dodge, so he could only raise his sword with both hands. Before he could even get into position, his stance was shattered by the Measuring Ruler.

Snapped!

The measuring rod slashed down with unstoppable force, but at the last moment it suddenly turned to the side, striking Aizen's face hard with the broad side of the blade, making a crisp sound and leaving a bright red mark.

An immense force erupted from his cheek, causing Aizen's face to suddenly collapse and crack open, revealing a huge gash that exposed his stark white bone. His brains were evenly shaken apart.

Under Xia Zuo's control, the force of this blow did not explode Aizen's head, but instead surged into his limbs and bones, bursting out with crackling sounds.

In an instant, the white shell covering his entire batik body cracked, making him look like a piece of porcelain that had been broken and then glued back together.

The remaining force carried Aizen into the air, shooting out like a cannonball, smashing through several buildings in the bustling area before finally burying him inside one of them.

The battlefield fell silent for a moment.

Then came an even more terrifying scream.

Humans cannot see the Grim Reaper or the Hollows, do not know what is fighting, or what is happening.

But they could see the houses collapsing, the buildings breaking and being shot through, and this was seen by half the city.

Panic spread like a plague, and people's fears generated a massive amount of negative emotions, which became the best nourishment for the Arrancar and Hollows.

But none of the Arrancar dared to act, and the Grim Reapers remained silent.

The battle between Xia Zuo and Aizen had captivated everyone's attention from the very beginning. They all held their breath, watching intently as this battle surpassed even the pinnacle of Shinigami.

When Xia Zuo slashed Aizen away with his sword, carving a trench several kilometers long in the ground, everyone couldn't help but gasp, only then remembering that they could breathe.

However, there are a few exceptions.

While Shazam and Aizen were at war, Ulquiorra ambushed Isshin Kurosaki, turning his newly risen father into a ramen noodle.

Kurosaki Ichigo, who had been dissatisfied with his father, exploded and instantly entered Hollow Mode, launching a card-sealing attack on Ulquiorra.

The two moved incredibly fast, disappearing into the distance in the blink of an eye, leaving only the light of their fierce battle visible in the sky.

As the protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki was thoroughly enraged by the sacrifice of his father, which naturally triggered his super power-up, allowing him to unilaterally crush Ulquiorra.

In just a few seconds, he suffered countless fatal wounds, surviving only thanks to his super-fast regeneration.

The other one is the carefree Wanda Weiss.

After completing his self-healing and regenerating his severed hand, he suddenly unleashed his power, revealing the bizarre form of the Fire Extinguisher Prince.

While everyone's attention was focused on Xia Zuo and Aizen, Wonderweiss ambushed Captain-Commander Yamamoto and immediately sealed the Captain-Commander's Ryujin Jakka.

Then, relying on his strange body and his fearlessness of fire, he attempted to kill Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

Then, Wonderweiss was brutally beaten by Yamamoto Shigekuni's fists, and after taking the heavy blows of "one bone" and "two bones", he was shattered on the spot.

He didn't even have the chance to ignite the flames of "Ryujin Jakka" himself.

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