Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

For a moment, Ulquiorra felt a surge of intense curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.

Just as he was about to ask, Aizen continued without changing his expression:

"Since this is your spoils of war, we should listen to your opinion before dealing with it, because the Spirit King fragment is too fused with him, so if we forcibly separate it, his soul will collapse."

Ulquiorra's eyes widened slightly, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

"However, since you've given him to me, I'll make the decision myself."

As he spoke, an extremely terrifying spiritual pressure suddenly erupted from Aizen's body, and a huge pillar of light shot into the sky, causing the surrounding metal ground to crack and creak.

The air groaned under the weight of the pressure, and the high density of spiritual particles in Hueco Mundo even formed visible twisted lines, scattered around Aizen.

Ulquiorra's pupils constricted, and his breathing suddenly stopped, as if someone had grabbed his throat, making even breathing extremely difficult.

What kind of spiritual pressure is this?

Why is it that simply facing someone directly gives me the illusion that my soul is about to collapse?!

Are all Grim Reapers monsters?

Ulquiorra was dazed and breathing heavily. He subconsciously recalled the scene of his battle with Naraku, where a simple, unadorned slash had cleanly sliced ​​through the desert.

Compared to that exaggerated combat performance, the impact of the other Shinigami's spiritual pressure seems to be no less.

Naraku Sora looked at Aizen with some surprise, his eyes widening in astonishment.

No, buddy?

Who opened the deal between us?

Brother, you can get stronger, but you can't get this strong!

I thought that with my superior stats, I could finally outmaneuver my best friend.

Unexpectedly, Aizen's spiritual pressure had soared to a level that drove countless Shinigami to despair—

Truly standing atop the heavens.

As he watched the other party reach out, preparing to forcibly rip his soul away under the overwhelming spiritual pressure, cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

Ulquiorra opened his mouth with difficulty, as if preparing to say something.

Just when he was about to reach his breaking point, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, completely isolating him from the terrifying spiritual pressure, and the pressure vanished abruptly.

"Ulquiorra, you should leave here first."

Upon hearing Naraku Sora's emotionless voice, Ulquiorra's expression immediately became somewhat complicated.

Just as I was about to say something, I inadvertently caught sight of the indifferent gaze of the Grim Reaper opposite me.

He caught his breath and turned to leave the laboratory.

"Since everyone's gone, there's no need to continue the performance."

Naraku Sora pursed his lips, signaling Aizen to tone down his outward spiritual pressure, as it was dazzling his eyes.

I have absolutely no envy; I just feel that it would harm the plants in the lab.

Seeing the other person's indifferent expression, Aizen shook his head and said calmly:

"Those in positions of authority may sympathize with those in positions of authority, but they must never act according to the whims of those in positions of authority."

“Establishing a little authority is the only way for us to go further. In this respect, you should learn more from Captain-Commander Yamamoto.”

"However, there are some things that are not suitable for you to do, so I have to do them."

Naraku Sora nodded thoughtfully.

“Ulquiorra…”

"It's useful, but not very useful."

Aizen lowered his gaze slightly, his nimble fingers dancing across the control panel, quickly bringing up a record filled with names.

Naraku Sora curiously leaned closer.

Something's weird, let me take another look.

After a quick identification, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

This list records most of the sinners in the underground prison; except for the unknown eighth level, "Avici Hell," all the rest are listed there.

"This is what you recorded when you took me to the archives room during my first visit to the True Central Prison. Through data analysis and close observation, you screened out the sinners who might possess fragments of the Soul King."

Aizen spoke calmly, as if it were nothing more than a trivial matter.

"The number of Spirit King fragments is actually far greater than you imagine."

“The Tsuna-Yayo family started collecting them a long time ago, and Uta-Kake is one of them.”

"Tsuna married Tokina for the sake of the Soul King fragment deep within her soul."

"So, there's no need to worry about the source material."

"As for Ulquiorra Cifer, his half-Arcane state is actually more valuable for research than the Soul King fragments on his body."

"If you really want to help, just send over the people whose names are marked in red after you return to Soul Society."

Seeing Aizen, who clearly cared deeply but pretended to be indifferent, Naraku Sora's lips curled into a pleasant smile.

……

……

Upon leaving the private laboratory and arriving in the corridor, Naraku was surprised to find Ulquiorra crouching by the wall, waiting.

"Lord Naraku, that Shinigami didn't give you any trouble, did he?"

When he noticed the person approaching, Ulquiorra's eyes lit up, and the gloom on his face vanished.

“How could it be difficult? Sousuke is my best friend.”

Naraku thought for a moment, trying to salvage Aizen's image so that the team would not fall apart and he would be unable to continue leading the group.

"Don't be too scared, that guy just seems a little cold."

Ulquiorra was about to say something when Naraku interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"Come with me, I need your help with something."

"Oh well."

Ulquiorra obediently followed.

He held this Grim Reaper, who had solved life's mysteries, in the utmost respect.

And just now, His Majesty Naraku saved his life from a strange Grim Reaper, allowing him to continue fulfilling the meaning of his existence.

Compared to his fellow clansmen who ostracized him, being by Naraku's side made him feel more at ease than ever before.

Not long after, the two arrived at the prison, which had been expanded several times.

Naraku Sora casually opened a cell door and gestured for Ulquiorra to go inside.

Unexpectedly, the other party walked in without thinking and closed the door behind them.

[Successfully suppressed the Sinful Void Ulquiorra Cifer, Sin Value 14, Participation 100%!]

Your spiritual pressure has increased!

[Your understanding of the sound of the sound has improved; you've gained some insights!]

Nai Luokong: "..."

An even more outrageous sin value than Neliel has appeared. The former had a sin value of 250, but Ulquiorra's sin value didn't even reach three digits.

He was very curious about how this guy had managed to survive until now.

Do they not need to eat?

Naraku suddenly remembered that Ulquiorra had said before that when he was born with consciousness, he only had a pair of eyes on his face.

It wasn't until after she left her clan, with the help of the fragments of the Spirit King, that she broke free of the mask and became what she is now.

"By the way, how did you maintain your vital signs?"

Naraku Sora voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

Ulquiorra paused for a moment, then answered honestly:

"The density of spiritual particles in Hueco Mundo is very high. Even without a mouth, one can absorb spiritual particles through the skin to sustain life."

Naraku shook his head in disappointment.

These Hollows at the level of Espada are all somewhat eccentric, and trying to extract any benefits from them is probably not as simple as he thinks.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Halibel's situation should be similar to Nelieel's.

Telling Ulquiorra to wait where he was, Nairo turned and left the prison, quickly bringing back Halibel, who was still unconscious.

He was casually stuffed into a prison cell.

[Successfully suppressed the Sinful Voidia Harribel, Sin Value 258, Participation 100%!]

Your spiritual pressure has increased!

Naraku blinked, a helpless expression on his face.

The slight increase in spiritual pressure was so insignificant that he could hardly detect it.

The spiritual pressure increased by more than this in just one day of intense competition.

It's Vastod after all, so this little bit of profit is really pitiful.

Fortunately, besides the two of them, there were other spoils of war.

Not long after, Naraku returned to the prison carrying two half-dead, barely alive Hollows, and casually stuffed them into two empty cells.

[Successfully suppressed the Sinful Void Noitra Gilga, Sin Value 89456, Participation 100%!]

[Successfully suppressed the villain Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Sin value 23155, participation rate 100%!]

Your spiritual pressure has increased!

[Your Void Power has been increased, currently at 80%!]

Breaking through to the first level of spiritual power is much more difficult than expected, but fortunately, the power of the void remains as simple and unpretentious as ever, contributing to the numerical value.