Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

That's what they say, but you can still guess some things from Aizen's expression.

If nothing unexpected happens, that gem just now should be the prototype of the Hogyoku.

Unexpectedly, even with his interference, Aizen still embarked on this path, leaving Naraku with mixed feelings.

Moreover, judging from the timeline, it seems to have been earlier.

What exactly went wrong?

Naraku Sora fell into deep thought.

"The preliminary research was very successful. I named the results we just achieved 'Hōgyoku'. Although it is not yet completely finished, judging from the observed data, it contains infinite potential."

"Of course, its effectiveness is also relatively limited."

Aizen looked at Naraku and said in a deep voice:

"It's almost time to try the face-breaking experiment."

Upon hearing this, Naraku's eyes lit up.

Is the glorious era of Hueco Mundo about to begin?

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……

Heribel is very distressed lately.

As the initiator of the Hueco Mundo collapse plan, she was well aware of her original purpose.

That is to kill the Shinigami named Naraku Sora, restore Hueco Mundo to a state of freedom, and free the Hollow race from the rule and persecution of the Shinigami.

However, after she arrived at Las Noches as a prisoner, she discovered—

The so-called rule was nothing like what she had imagined.

The simple palace was completely demolished and rebuilt, and brand-new buildings rose up one after another. Even the land that was originally just silvery white sand was replaced by solid stone bricks.

A network of sturdy roads crisscrosses between the buildings, connecting them one by one.

Despite its minimalist style, the extremely simple lines give it a unique aesthetic appeal.

Since arriving at Hueco Mundo, this place has been transformed every day.

Moreover, the ones who completed the palace renovation were none other than the Hollows who were originally enslaved.

What Hribel couldn't understand at all was...

These Adjuchas, immersed in the construction work, not only showed no resistance, but their faces were filled with smiles that could not be seen anywhere else in Hueco Mundo.

Even the inherent tyranny of the charismatic nature has been greatly reduced.

If it weren't explained beforehand, she would have thought this was some kind of modern-day zoo.

These guys, they don't look scared at all anymore.

Most importantly, since becoming a prisoner, Death has never restricted her freedom, and has even granted her the authority to walk freely in Las Noches.

This left Halibel quite perplexed.

What exactly is the purpose of the Grim Reaper named Naraku Sora doing this?

We can't really leave them behind to serve as some kind of Star Fury Force, as we said during the battle, can we?

Thinking of this, Heribel subconsciously looked down at her body, which was beginning to take on a human form, and fell into deep thought.

Chapter 228 The Right Direction

"Your Majesty, will eating this really make me stronger?"

Inside Laboratory One, a huge white python, several meters long, lay coiled on the floor, staring blankly at the things in front of it, its face full of bewilderment.

"Don't talk, just eat."

Naraku Sora held a lump of sticky substance, forcibly pried open the mouth of the serpent Hollow, and shoved it inside.

"Mmm, mmm."

The python named Sunsun, Daxu, suddenly made an incomprehensible sound and, after a violent struggle, barely managed to swallow it.

Unlike Halibel, who was constantly agonizing over her own thoughts.

After being taken prisoner, Sunsun spent a period of time in fear and anxiety, only to suddenly discover that the Grim Reaper who ruled Hueco Mundo seemed to have no ill intentions.

Moreover, the Adjuchas living here do not seem to have suffered any unequal treatment.

Gradually, I began to let myself go.

To be honest, coming to Hueco Mundo feels like returning home after a long time. The feeling here is much better than wandering around outside.

Not only do they not have to worry about potential dangers all day long, but they also don't have any Hollows that could attack them at any time.

Moreover, everyone in Hueco Mundo is talented and speaks very well. Not only her, but also Apache and Miraros like them very much.

The only thing that bothered Xu was...

The Hollowfied being named Szayelaporro looked at them with a strange gaze all day long, as if admiring some kind of treasure.

In addition, there is also the Adjuchas named Grimmjow.

It's like he has ADHD; he's always either challenging this or fighting that.

Fortunately, she was relatively weak, and Grimmjow didn't even consider her a threat, never even once challenging her.

Although I'm happy to have some free time, the feeling of being looked down upon is quite unpleasant.

In short, life in Las Noches was wonderful. Even Naraku, the new king of Hueco Mundo, was very approachable and got along well with him.

Today, at Naraku Sora's suggestion, she came to this laboratory for the first time.

Then, under someone's influence, I was forced to eat a sticky, unidentified substance, and overall, it felt terrible.

It's not refreshing at all.

However, I'm willing to pay a little price to become stronger.

Perhaps after completing the experiment, Lady Harribel will be able to stay in Las Noches with peace of mind.

With this in mind, Sun Sun lay back comfortably in place, quietly waiting for the change to happen.

"Sousuke, how is it?"

After completing the request, Naraku Sora moved closer to Aizen and tried to understand the constantly scrolling data on the screen.

After a few seconds, I gave up decisively.

It's full of technical jargon, almost like a book written in a foreign language; reading too much of it can make your head spin.

Aizen glanced at him calmly, then refocused his attention on the screen, analyzing the changes in the data.

“Sar Apollo’s solution was useful, but it also had its flaws.”

"He and Barragan are both Vastodes, but he is much stronger than Yachukas in terms of spiritual pressure and physical strength, which is why he was able to become an Arrancar."

"Moreover, it is highly targeted, and it would take too much time to use."

"So I made improvements."

Naraku Sora showed an expression of admiration, followed by a series of clapping sounds of unknown meaning.

"As expected of my adopted son, you already possess half of my wisdom."

Aizen took a deep breath, suppressing his soaring blood pressure.

This guy's way of swearing is getting dirtier and dirtier.

Once the Hogyoku is fully completed, it will be the first thing we test it on.

After ignoring someone, Aizen focused all his attention on the operation at hand.

He had seen many Arrancar and studied many Hollows.

But this is the first time that a broken surface has been created through external force.

Although I'm 90% sure, I still feel a bit uneasy.

Fortunately, the Achukas named Sunsun was relatively weak, so even if the experiment failed, she could be forcibly saved.

Soon, Sun Sun noticed something was amiss.

Despite being in the form of a cold-blooded animal, her burly body began to heat up slightly, and her spiritual pressure began to increase slowly and uncontrollably.

Aizen, who was recording the data changes, seemed to notice something and looked up at her.

Calm and indifferent, without any emotional fluctuation.

It was as if they were watching some kind of lab rat.

Sun Sun instinctively prepared to turn and run away, but at the critical moment she thought of her current situation and forcibly stopped her uneasy body.

Only a small white tail remained, standing upright and shaking wildly.

Its frequency is comparable to that of a western diamondback rattlesnake.

For an Adjuchas, evolving and becoming stronger is one of the few goals for a Voidborn.

Although she's a bit of a slacker on a regular basis, she still has a dream of becoming stronger.

The opportunity is right in front of us. Even if there are certain risks and even if we have to endure unbearable pain, we must take the plunge.

As Aizen manipulated the system, the laboratory floor cracked open, and a device resembling a railgun slowly rose from below, its laser cannon instantly locking onto the coiled white serpent in front of it.

Sun Sun's pupils contracted, and just as she was about to say something, a beam of light shot out and landed on her.

next second.

Intense pain instantly swept through my body, as if countless ants were gnawing at my flesh, as if a blade was repeatedly scraping against my bones.

Sun Sun couldn't help but curl up, and a large white snake kept twisting into various bizarre shapes. The pain that went deep into her bones made her let out a desperate wail.

Aizen calmly watched the scene before him, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.

It's just an inevitable process on the path of evolution.

To gain great power, you must give something in return.