Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 635 Aizen Sousuke, unable to be forced to unleash his Bankai…

The Great Void Forest.

The air seemed to gradually freeze.

As Orochimaru's Ame no Murakumo merged into his body, a massive and complex spiritual pressure erupted from him, instantly engulfing most of the Great Hollow Forest!

These spiritual pressures…

All of these were obtained by Orochimaru from devouring Hollows!

Orochimaru's appearance did not change at all, which is completely contrary to the rules of Hueco Mundo. It seems that he simply awakened his spiritual pressure!

This unique Resurrection state is truly unheard of...

Whether it's a Shinigami becoming a Hollow or an Arrancar entering Resurrección, their bodies invariably undergo some changes. However, Orochimaru showed no changes whatsoever...

Even Aizen Sousuke was somewhat surprised by the surge of spiritual pressure emanating from Orochimaru, but this did not stop Aizen Sousuke from raising his hand to attack Orochimaru!

"Um?"

Aizen Sousuke, observing Orochimaru's spiritual pressure and healed wounds, softly chanted an incantation: "Turbid waves, mad ship; boil! numb! flicker! sleepless; even the steel princess corrodes, even the clay doll crumbles; assemble! face the enemy! Still fill the ground, making them know their powerlessness..."

As Aizen Sousuke chanted, his eyes were fixed on Orochimaru, who was charging towards him. He paid no attention to Orochimaru's attacks, simply wielding the Kyoka Suigetsu technique to casually parry Orochimaru's attacks while continuing to chant the incantation softly...

"Hehehehe..."

Orochimaru couldn't help but chuckle, staring intently at Aizen Sousuke as he spoke, "This is the 90th level of Hado incantation... Hehehehe... If I remember correctly, you should have been able to abandon chanting long ago, right?"

"no the same…"

Aizen Sousuke finished chanting his incantation, slowly shook his head, and raised his palm towards Orochimaru: "If it's only a black coffin with one-third of its power, it's rather disrespectful to Mr. Orochimaru..."

indeed.

Aizen Sousuke didn't need to chant any incantations to unleash the Black Coffin, a technique at the 90th level of Hakudo. Others probably wouldn't even dare to imagine that such a technique could be performed without chanting!

of course.

If the chanting and spiritual pressure manipulation are abandoned, the power of the black coffin can only be exerted at one-third of its original power, and one-third of the power is not enough!

Even for enemies like Orochimaru, who became powerful figures thousands of years ago, the fully-powered black coffin wouldn't be able to harm them much...

It's just a test.

The next moment, the violent spiritual pressure emanating from Aizen Sousuke quickly swept out, and he finally calmly uttered the name of the technique he had used!

"Hado #90, Black Coffin!"

The pitch-black walls spread out rapidly!

In an instant, Orochimaru was trapped inside a dark, rectangular body!

Countless black spiritual pressures transformed into sharp blades that pierced Orochimaru's body in an instant. This level of attack was simply impossible to dodge!

Orochimaru didn't seem to be thinking of dodging either.

Even though Orochimaru was severely injured the moment the black coffin was activated, he still didn't care and manipulated the Ame no Murakumo (Heavenly Cloud) within his body to burst out and transform into a giant sword that pierced through the black coffin!

One move…

That solved the predicament.

When Orochimaru stepped out of the black coffin, a faint smile still lingered on his face, and his body, which had just been severely injured by the coffin, was rapidly recovering…

Ultra-fast regeneration.

This ability, which only Arrancar Hollows possess, is unknown to what extent Orochimaru, who has been constantly devouring Hollows, has enhanced it. After all, his goal has always been immortality...

"As expected of a legendary figure..."

Aizen Sousuke swung the Kyoka Suigetsu in his hand and slowly praised, "You withstood the attack from the Black Coffin head-on, yet your spiritual pressure didn't weaken at all... and you even easily broke free from the Black Coffin's restraints."

Such rapid regeneration capabilities…

Even surpassing Ulquiorra!

This means that if the battle continues, Orochimaru doesn't seem to care about his injuries at all, because he can recover almost without limit!

but…

That's what made Aizen Sousuke find it interesting!

Throughout his long history, Aizen Sousuke had seen far too many people who were not worth his personal attention, and who he felt were not even worthy of a glance!

Only those figures like Orochimaru and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who are equivalent to historical figures, are worthy of his high regard and his serious attention!

Let's defeat Orochimaru in one fell swoop!

Aizen Sousuke's figure vanished like a ghost!

In Orochimaru's view, Aizen Sousuke wielded Kyoka Suigetsu, and the swordsmanship he displayed with his Zanpakuto was like a meteor shower rushing towards him!

Countless blades of light swiftly pierced towards Orochimaru's body!

This strike was dazzling in everyone's eyes!

It must be said that this attack was incredibly beautiful, so decisive and deadly, reminding Orochimaru of the Fourth Hokage's use of the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique...

Those are countless stars!

However, it was far less deadly than Aizen Sousuke's sword technique, which resembled a multitude of stars. Although he merely swung his sword casually, each strike, amplified by Aizen's powerful spiritual pressure, seemed capable of effortlessly reaping lives...

It was as if a shooting star streaked across the Great Void Forest!

The spiritual pressure emanating from the Mirror Flower Water Moon pierced almost the entire Great Hollow Forest!

Countless Gillian Hollows hiding in the Hollow Forest were shattered from afar by bursts of spiritual pressure emanating from Aizen Sousuke!

Aizen Sousuke's move...

This proves that he possesses the power to destroy the Great Hollow Forest!

Aizen Sousuke's swordsmanship, relying solely on spiritual pressure, nearly pierced through the Hollow Forest, with countless rocks, trees, and Gillian Hollows being pierced by his meteor-like swordsmanship!

"There's actually such power...?"

Gin Ichimaru had a few beads of cold sweat on his forehead.

Since he had mastered his studies, he had been ordered to follow Aizen Sousuke, but he had never seen Aizen Sousuke display such strength before!

If Aizen Sousuke were willing…

He could easily clear out the entire Great Void Forest!

No wonder Aizen Sousuke dared to bring several of them along to the appointment; just how much strength is this guy hiding? He seems to have never shown his true power before…

Yes.

Aizen Sousuke always spoke so casually.

No matter what kind of enemy he faced... no, it should be said that Aizen Sousuke had never seen an enemy who could pose a threat to him... he didn't know if Orochimaru counted as one... perhaps Orochimaru was just someone who could interest Aizen Sousuke slightly.

real…

No wonder he's someone Uehara Naraku takes seriously!

A flicker of surprise crossed Ulquiorra's face, but his expression quickly returned to calm as he looked up at Orochimaru, Aizen Sousuke's opponent...

"Such spiritual pressure and power..."

Ulquiorra slowly lowered his head and murmured, "Orochimaru-sama... will he have a chance to force out Aizen-sama's Bankai?"

"Who knows..."

Tōsen Kaname brandished his Seigushi, forcing back a group of Arrancar Hollows. He then spoke in a low voice, "Ever since I was ordered to infiltrate Aizen Sōsuke's ranks, I've never noticed Aizen Sōsuke ever using Bankai..."

indeed…

Aizen Sousuke never used Bankai.

It was precisely because he had never encountered an enemy who used Bankai.

However, no one would believe that Aizen Sousuke couldn't use Bankai. Given Aizen Sousuke's genius, he probably mastered Bankai in about the same amount of time as Shikai!

after all…

Aizen Sousuke can unleash his Zanpakuto without chanting!

Because when Aizen Sousuke mastered Shikai, Uehara Naraku no longer had the means to secretly send people to spy on Aizen Sousuke, let alone spy on his Bankai ability.

The entire Uehara clan is unaware of when Aizen Sousuke mastered Bankai, which is a rather troublesome issue... Aizen Sousuke has never revealed his Bankai ability!

The Grim Reaper's Zanpakuto is too bizarre...

Uehara Naraku's purpose in arranging for Orochimaru to fight Aizen Sousuke was, besides, to have him either defect to Aizen Sousuke or form an alliance with him after the battle…

Another purpose…

Naturally, I want to see Aizen Sousuke's Bankai!

I just don't know if Orochimaru actually has that power...

Orochimaru looked rather pathetic, having directly blocked Aizen Sousuke's meteor-like sword technique. Even with his hasty defense, Orochimaru's body was pierced by countless holes from the attack, and blood slowly seeped from them...

even…

Orochimaru's body had holes covering almost half of its surface; this was a truly devastating injury that even super-fast regeneration couldn't easily restore...

"What terrifying spiritual pressure..."

Orochimaru now had two holes in his face, making him look exceptionally ferocious and terrifying, yet he still wore a smile: "Even from the perspective of thousands of years ago, in terms of spiritual pressure alone, I might have been able to rival those guys..."

Aizen Sousuke curled the corners of his lips, looked at Orochimaru's still calm expression through his glasses, and said in a low voice, "Well, thank you for the compliment... but it seems that Mr. Orochimaru is more tenacious than I imagined."

This move consumed a lot of his spiritual pressure!

It's more than enough to unleash even the 99th level of Hado!

Although Aizen Sousuke could clearly sense the decrease in Orochimaru's spiritual pressure, it was far from achieving the effect he desired...

But that's normal.

After all, Orochimaru was a famous figure in Soul Society thousands of years ago. He can't be defeated by a single move like those captain-level Shinigami, can he?

"Resilient, isn't it?"

Orochimaru grinned.

But his smile grew wider and wider, and suddenly his mouth opened wide, and a hand shot out from Orochimaru's mouth!

This scene…

It looked unusually eerie and sinister!

What on earth is going on?!

Aizen Sousuke frowned slightly as he watched the eerie, terrifying hand slowly pry open Orochimaru's mouth, and a figure gradually emerged from it...

That is…

Another Orochimaru!

As another Orochimaru crawled out of his original body, his original body rapidly withered away, becoming like an empty shell…

This Orochimaru is like a reborn person!

The wounds that Aizen Sousuke had previously inflicted on him had vanished without a trace!

Aside from Orochimaru's slightly weakened spiritual pressure, his injuries have completely healed. This is the effect of the Orochimaru Substitution Technique. Even in this world, Orochimaru has still managed to develop a method to use spiritual power to perform the Orochimaru Substitution Technique...

"Incredible..."

Aizen Sousuke adjusted his glasses, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and softly praised, "I really want to know just how many strange and wonderful abilities the once brilliant Orochimaru-sensei still possesses..."

It is truly amazing.

Aizen Sousuke originally believed that his attack would be enough to destroy Orochimaru's super-fast regeneration ability, and launched a powerful attack that could severely injure or even kill Orochimaru...

did not expect…

Orochimaru also had a solution to this situation.

Orochimaru can heal ordinary injuries with his super-fast regeneration; however, if it's a fatal injury, he will expend his own spiritual power to create regeneration...

That's a really troublesome guy!

"Use Bankai..."

Orochimaru looked at Aizen Sousuke, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "If you don't use your Bankai, it seems you can't do anything to me right now, brat..."

"Yeah?"

Aizen Sousuke nodded slowly, his spiritual pressure surging once more, rapidly gathering on his Kyoka Suigetsu Zanpakuto, making his aura particularly intimidating!

this moment…

Aizen Sousuke, still seemingly in complete control, slowly said, "It seems Orochimaru-san has even more trump cards up his sleeve... Using Bankai only makes me think I might lose!"

A cold glint flashed in Aizen Sousuke's eyes as he calmly continued, "If I use Bankai here, how am I supposed to face the leader of the Uehara clan's thirteen assassins... Uchiha Madara?"

Before the Hogyoku is completed...

Aizen Sousuke would never easily reveal his trump card!

Moreover, since the start of his battle with Orochimaru, Aizen Sousuke was well aware that he had the upper hand, and this was not the time to use his Bankai!

"I've never used so much spiritual power before... Let me see... Orochimaru-san..."

Aizen Sousuke slowly walked towards Orochimaru. This time, his speed was especially slow. When he swung Kyoka Suigetsu again, the speed of the Zanpakuto became unusually elegant and slow!

This is because the spiritual pressure of the Zanpakuto is too heavy!

This is because Aizen Sousuke's spiritual pressure on his Zanpakuto was too strong, so strong that even Kyoka Suigetsu could not withstand his power!

"This spiritual pressure..."

Orochimaru's smile slowly froze.

Could this guy named Aizen Sousuke be just like Uehara Naraku, always hiding his power?

This indigo dye...

They already possessed power comparable to the entire Soul Society!

"Let me see..."

Aizen Sousuke swung his sword down suddenly, the white robe of the Shinigami captain fluttering around him, making his figure appear exceptionally graceful!

Even when drawing a knife...

He remained as elegant as ever!

This single strike seemed to cleave the entire Great Void Forest in two!

Aizen Sousuke maintained his sword-wielding stance, indifferently raising his eyes: "Let me see if Orochimaru-san's power matches your life force... A life force disproportionate to one's strength is a tremendous waste!"

Boom!

The suppressed spiritual pressure from Aizen Sousuke's slash... completely erupted after Aizen finished speaking!

A long, narrow sword slashed down!

A long gash was cut open in the entire Hollow Forest, and this terrifying hell hidden beneath Hueco Mundo saw the light of day for the first time!

Orochimaru's Ame no Murakumo emerged from his body, seemingly trying to help block Aizen Sousuke's sword pressure, but it was directly severed by the sword pressure!

"Are you kidding me..."

Orochimaru still wore a stiff smile.

His smiling face, however, slowly split in two the next moment.

Aizen Sousuke slowly sheathed his Zanpakuto, not even glancing at Orochimaru who had been split in two by the strike, and continued to himself, "To be able to unleash my full Shikai power for the first time... perhaps we should both call it... luck..."

It feels like all the Hollows in Hueco Mundo combined wouldn't be a match for Aizen...

(End of this chapter)