“I’m not quite sure either.” Orihime looked up at the sky. “Mutsuki-kun only mentioned this to me, but he didn’t tell me why.”
"Could he be hiding some secret?" Shiba Ganju frowned. His impression of Mugetsu was that he was mysterious and shrouded in mystery. Moreover, it was said that Mugetsu was the strongest among them. Yet, he hadn't heard any news of him fighting against the Soul Society captains.
Not only did he not engage in combat, but that guy also seemed to have become close with the Shinigami of Soul Society. He'd interacted with the captain of the Fourth Division and the captain of the Eleventh Division in front of him. They even seemed to have some kind of agreement.
"Well, that guy probably didn't tell you because he didn't want you to worry." Just then, Kenpachi Zaraki suddenly said, "You don't know yet, do you? Rukia Kuchiki's execution date was moved up three times in a short period of time. And the final decision is today."
"What?!" Everyone was astonished.
Just then, several figures suddenly appeared, blocking their path. They were none other than Komamura Sajin, captain of the 7th Division, and Iba Tetsuzaemon, vice-captain; and Tosen Kaname, captain of the 9th Division, and Hisagi Shuhei, vice-captain.
……
……
The Hill of Twin Killings.
A powerful spiritual pressure surged into the sky. Under the chanting of numerous Kido followers, Sokichi, who was said to possess the power of a million Zanpakuto, was gradually unleashed.
Beside the execution rack of the Twin Demons, Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, along with the Second Division Captain Soi Fon, the Fourth Division Captain Unohana Retsu, the Sixth Division Captain Kuchiki Byakuya, the Eighth Division Captain Kyoraku Shunsui, and the various vice-captains, were arranged in order on both sides.
Everyone present looked up, gazing at the Twin Demons enveloped in flames. Finally, the crimson flames formed the shape of a firebird. The true form of the Shell King appeared in everyone's sight.
However, Rukia, standing opposite the Firebird, felt a profound calm. Fragmented images flashed through her mind.
There were moments when he wandered around with Renji and Abarai as a child, and moments when he met Ichigo Kurosaki. But in the end, it all ended with a gentle kiss from Mugetsu.
"Why did I end up thinking of him?" Rukia asked herself softly. "Could this be what humans call the feeling of first love? But why him?"
Just as her thoughts were drifting, the Shell King before her suddenly raised its head and let out a soft cry. It flapped its wings, like a divine bird descending from the heavens to punish all the guilty.
Hu Chi.
A wave of intense heat swept over them. Even from a distance, everyone present could feel the terrifying spiritual pressure emanating from it. It was a terrifying power that many Shinigami (death gods) could not resist even after a lifetime of effort.
laugh.
However, just as Shell King charged toward Rukia, it suddenly stopped in mid-air.
Before Rukia appeared two familiar figures. One was Ichigo Kurosaki, facing her with a broad smile. The other was Mugetsu Kurosaki, his back to her, one hand resting on the Shell King.
"Yo, Rukia." Ichigo Kurosaki grinned and said, "We've come to rescue you."
"Why, why..." The feeling of being resurrected from the brink of death left Rukia stunned, her face showing disbelief.
"We can talk about the rest later." With her back to the two, Wuyue said softly, "I'll deal with this thing first." A series of azure spiritual chains emerged from her body, binding the Shell-Destroying King tightly. A moment later, with a muffled thud, the entire firebird turned into sparks, scattering in all directions.
"Tsk, it seems we're no longer needed." Kyoraku Shunsui pulled down the brim of his hat and smiled at the man beside him.
“I never expected this boy…” Jushiro Ukitake was so shocked that he didn’t know what to say to express his astonishment.
Chapter 0557 The Beginning of Chaos
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Chapter 0558 Old Man Shan's Anger
"Oh dear, everyone's gone." Looking at the once bustling Sogyoku Hill, now quite empty, Kyoraku Shunsui said rather recklessly, "Shouldn't we pack up and head back, Ukitake?"
“It’s not the right time yet, Shunsui.” Ukitake Jushiro frowned and said, “Master Genryusai is still there.”
"Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro!" Just as he finished speaking, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's voice suddenly rang out. "You two, you were just planning to help the Ryoka gang, weren't you?"
"Yes. Teacher Yuan Liuzhai..."
"Ah, we're doing this for the sake of justice in our hearts."
Neither Kyoraku Shunsui nor Ukitake Jushiro concealed their intentions and readily admitted them.
"Justice? Your narrow-minded justice?" The old man sneered, "In the entire Soul Society, rules are the true justice! Those who transgress the rules are all targets of my punishment! I'll remember this debt for now! I'll deal with you after I've dealt with that traveler!"
Boom!
An extremely powerful pressure rose from his body.
This is a terrifying and chilling power. Equivalent to the history of Soul Society, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's full power is beyond the reach of ordinary captain-level Shinigami.
Under his terrifying spiritual pressure, even the ground cracked. The powerful spiritual energy shot straight into the sky, even scattering the clouds.
"How terrifying!" Standing next to Retsu Unohana, Isane Kotetsu felt a jolt of fear that went straight to her soul. Trembling all over, her body shook involuntarily as she said, "This, this is Captain-Commander Yamamoto's spiritual pressure? How terrifying... even the outward flow of spiritual pressure makes one feel that it is impossible to resist."
“Yes, a fear that evokes nostalgia.” Retsu Unohana looked at a calm-eyed boy and said softly, “What will you choose, man who promised to bear everything for me?”
"Hmph, looks like you're angry." Mugetsu turned around calmly, using her spiritual pressure to protect Rukia. She turned her face away. "You can still run, right, Renji?"
"Barely, barely manageable." As Renji Abarai gradually approached the summit, he suppressed the urge to kneel down and gritted his teeth as he spoke.
"Take Rukia and leave first." Wuyue handed Rukia to the other person and said, "The battle that follows is beyond your control."
"I see."
"Wait, Renji! I can't just leave like this..."
"Fool, do you want to let them down? You should know the situation very well now! The ultimate goal of this war is to protect you!"
Silence, surprise.
Rukia was completely stunned. To be honest, she had never imagined that someone would go to such lengths for her.
"Let's go somewhere else, old man." Wuyue spread her hands and said to the old man in the mountain, "If your target is me, you shouldn't be interested in them, right?" Before she finished speaking, she disappeared from the spot in a flash.
"Hmph." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni snorted coldly and used Shunpo to catch up.
"What should we do, Chunshui?" Fuzhu asked, turning his head.
“Of course we followed.” Kyoraku Shunsui pulled down his hat brim and said, “You should have noticed it too. That boy’s aura is no less than that of the old man. If we let those two fight, the Soul Society will probably be in big trouble.”
"They're both gone." Seeing the two leave, Kotetsu Isane breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at Kurosaki Ichigo, who was locked in a life-or-death struggle with Byakuya. "Captain Unohana, what do we do?"
“It’s time to go.” Retsu Unohana sighed and said, “According to his plan, those people should have all reached their due dates by now.”
Inside the Central Forty-Six Chambers at this moment. The Pure Pagoda Forest.
"Aizen, Captain Aizen?" Looking at Aizen, who had appeared before her as if from the dead, Hinamori Momo's eyes were filled with surprise and joy. "You, you're alive? That's wonderful, that's truly...wonderful! I simply cannot imagine how I could survive in a world without you!"
"Is that so?" Aizen chuckled and said, "Thank you, Hinamori."
puff.
A muffled thud.
A look of disbelief crossed Hinamori Momo's face as her body slowly slumped to the ground. A blade emerged from her throat, spurting out bright red blood.
"Oh dear, how ruthless, Captain Aizen," Gin Ichimaru grinned. "To think he could be so decisive in taking action against a girl who idolizes him."
"Aizen! You did all of this?!" Toshiro Hitsugaya, who arrived shortly afterward, had an expression of disbelief on his face.
"Oh dear, we've been found out," Gin Ichimaru said with a wicked grin.
"I'm so sorry. I should have chopped her to pieces so you wouldn't have found out," Aizen said apologetically, adjusting his glasses.
"You bastard!" Toshiro was instantly enraged and roared. "Even if it's not the real Hinamori... even so, Aizen! I will kill you!"
"Huh? It's not true?" Aizen's eyes widened in surprise as he turned his gaze to Hinamori Momo's corpse. To his astonishment, that once fleshy body had transformed into a rotten piece of wood right before his eyes. "What happened? What kind of ability is this?"
However, the situation left Aizen no time to think. His opponent, Toshiro, had already reversed his blade and shouted, "Bankai! Daiguren Hyōrinmaru!"
Chapter 0559 Instant Kill!
As the strongest ice-type Zanpakuto, Hyōrinmaru's strength is naturally not to be underestimated.
Even though Toshiro Hitsugaya was too young and didn't have enough time to master Bankai, thus preventing him from unleashing his full power, the strength of Daiguren Hyōrinmaru after Bankai was still undeniable.
Within the entire space, intense cold air swirled and rose. A thick layer of frost gradually covered the surrounding buildings. The shimmering white crystals reflected light.
"Die, Aizen!" Toshiro roared as he gripped the hilt of Hyōrinmaru's sword in his right hand, his entire body covered in ice dragon-shaped armor.
"It's best not to speak too forcefully," Aizen said softly, still smiling. "That would only make you seem weak, Hitsugaya."
"Ah!" Toshiro roared again, his entire body like a charging dragon, swiftly thrusting straight at Aizen.
puff.
A muffled thud.
Toshiro's sword blade pierced Aizen's neck, completely freezing his body. However, before Aizen could rejoice, a mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth, even as he was encased in eternal ice.
"What's going on?" Toshiro instinctively sensed something was wrong. But before he could make a move, a jet of blood suddenly shot out from his chest. The dragon wings on his back were instantly split in two. Glistening ice crystals scattered in all directions.
"Why?! Such power..." Toshiro muttered to himself as his body slowly collapsed.
The spiritual pressure he released transformed the entire space into a world of ice and snow.
"Nice scenery." Aizen chuckled as he sheathed his sword. "It's quite a sight to see frost in this season. Let's go, Gin."
Tapping.
A soft sound of footsteps rang out.
"So you're here after all, Captain Aizen." A soft, feminine voice suddenly rang out, saying, "No, you can't call me captain anymore. You should be called a traitorous sinner, Aizen Sousuke."
"Hello, Captain Unohana." Aizen didn't seem surprised by Unohana Retsu's arrival, chuckling lightly, "I thought you should be arriving soon. A little earlier than I expected."
"In the Seireitei, the only area that cannot be entered for any reason is this Seireitei Pagoda Forest." Unohana Retsu narrowed her eyes and said calmly, "Since you went to such lengths to create a corpse to confuse the public, it's naturally impossible for others to find it."
"What a pity." Aizen smiled slightly and said, "Your judgment is excellent, but you've made two mistakes. First, I didn't come here to hide. Second, this isn't a doll. This is my Zanpakuto."
Although he spoke of his own Zanpakuto, in the eyes of Retsu Unohana and Isane Kotetsu, it was another Aizen. The Aizen who was already dead.
“I see.” Retsu Unohana breathed a sigh of relief and said, “It matches exactly what he said. It seems he really didn’t hide anything from me.”
"Oh? Captain Unohana's statement is rather intriguing." Aizen paused, then asked, "Who is this 'he'?"
“You already know it in your heart, don’t you?” Retsu Unohana said softly, “You’ve schemed against everyone, but you can’t control that boy.”
"Kurosaki Mugetsu," Aizen murmured in a cryptic tone.
At this time, Wuyue found herself in considerable trouble.
The area was engulfed in crimson flames. The surrounding buildings were reduced to ashes by the unrestrained and frenzied fire. Not only the ground, but even the air became extremely scorching, with waves of heat rolling in.
"Truly worthy of the Ryujin Jakka title." Mugetsu sighed, using spiritual particles to protect himself. Even so, those spiritual particles probably wouldn't last long. Only by truly facing this old man, who was equivalent to the history of Soul Society, could one truly understand his power. It was a power that instilled despair!
No wonder even Aizen admitted in the original work that, without resorting to trickery, he himself was no match for the Captain-Commander in terms of pure combat strength.
“Even my Zanpakuto knows.” Opposite him, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni narrowed his eyes and said, “It seems that you are indeed not ordinary Ryoka.”
"Does it matter whether it's ordinary or extraordinary?" Wu Yue shrugged, raised her right hand, and countless spiritual particles converged into the shape of a lightsaber.
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