Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

Although the exact time of Yhwach's awakening is unknown, according to information provided by Ishida Sogen, it seems to be not far off.

With a formidable enemy at hand, it's understandable that someone might be a little impatient.

In the past, didn't my mindset also undergo some subtle changes because of Naraku Sora's rapid progress?

Aizen shook his head, refocusing his gaze on the Hogyoku in the center of the instrument, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Just then, a voice came from outside:

"Lord Warden, the captain of the 13th Gotei 13 has come to pay a visit."

Upon hearing this, Naraku's eyes lit up, and he immediately perked up:

"Take me there quickly."

In the blink of an eye, the laboratory fell silent. Kisuke Urahara, who was recording relevant data, seemed to sense something, looked up, and said seriously:

"Lord Aizen, if what you are about to do is too risky, I advise you not to try it lightly."

"Because if something happens to you, it's hard to guarantee that Lord Naraku won't do something incredibly stupid."

Aizen frowned slightly, realizing that Kisuke Urahara, who had been involved in the Hogyoku research, might have noticed something.

"what do you mean……"

Kisuke Urahara nodded:

"In the research on Hogyoku, its original purpose was to enable users to evolve to a higher level."

"After countless calculations and attempts, there is no doubt that the Hogyoku can do this perfectly."

"However, it is not difficult to find in subsequent research and supplementary projects that the power of the Hogyoku is not limited to evolution."

"It's more like an all-purpose wish-granting machine, capable of guiding people's thoughts and ideas and bringing them to life."

"But things that seem beautiful often hide traps."

"Never lose your composure because of momentary impatience."

Aizen remained expressionless, but his mind was racing.

Although the creation of the Hogyoku incorporated the souls of a large number of Hollows and Shinigami, research has revealed that its essence remains an integrated fragment of the Soul King.

So, everything has come full circle back to the unavoidable starting point.

King Ling.

After a moment of silence, Aizen raised his gaze to Urahara Kisuke beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said softly:

"Lord Urahara, thank you for your reminder."

"I think I know what to do next."

Urahara Kisuke: "?"

Something seems off about how things are developing.

His original intention was to advise Aizen not to easily fuse with the Hogyoku, which could lead to bad things happening.

But now it seems that Aizen has not given up, and has instead developed some very dangerous ideas.

……

……

"why you?"

Naraku Sora looked at the black cat in front of him and couldn't help but show a serious expression.

Yoruichi grinned: "You said it yourself, anyone can come."

"After careful consideration, I realized that my strength is not yet sufficient to fight alongside you, so I took the initiative to come."

Naraku Sora crossed his arms in front of him, adopting a scrutinizing expression.

"It's not that it's impossible."

"The blurring process might be a bit painful, a little bit of a hassle."

"However, I'll take care of everything."

Upon hearing this, Yoruichi smiled and narrowed her eyes, like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish.

The two walked towards the laboratory.

Looking at the dark-skinned female captain that Naraku Sora had brought back, Aizen nodded without saying anything more.

When Kisuke Urahara saw his former boss again, a look of emotion crossed his face.

Unbeknownst to me, many years have passed since I left the Second Division.

As long-lived beings, the Grim Reaper's concept of time differs from that of humans.

Their long lifespans mean they don't have much of a sense of the passage of time.

That's why, even though he'd been a member of the Shinigami Prison for a long time, Kisuke Urahara didn't feel like a stranger when he saw his former superior again.

To be honest, it was a bit of a surprise that Captain Shihouin was the first to come looking for Naraku.

Normally, shouldn't the sixth vehicle captain be the first to arrive?

Kisuke Urahara fell into deep thought.

Because we had Shinji Hirako as practice material beforehand, the rest of the process was very easy.

However, rashly inducing Hollowfication within the Seireitei would inevitably cause some unnecessary turmoil, so Naraku Sora suggested setting the experiment location in Hueco Mundo.

Under Yoruichi's curious gaze, Naraku Sora reached out and pulled at something nearby, as if he had grabbed a curtain.

The space creaked and cracked, revealing dense cracks, like glass struck by a pebble, and a dark passage appeared.

Yoruichi narrowed her eyes, recognizing it as one of Hollow's unique abilities.

Black cavity.

As the Spirit Path unfolded ahead, Naraku Sora entered first, followed closely by Yoruichi.

Aizen and Kisuke packed up the instruments and equipment they would need, and after making sure nothing was missing, they followed him into the black cavity.

……

……

Look, in some corner of Hueco Mundo, something wonderful is happening.

Having gained the power of the Hollow, Yoruichi wore a cat mask, which showed no ferocity whatsoever, but rather a cunning cuteness.

However, his movements remained as fierce as ever, and with a casual strike, he blasted a huge sand pit into the desert beneath his feet.

Despite her extremely slender figure, she possesses unbelievable strength.

Strands of golden electric arcs exploded in the air, bursting into thunderous roars. The smell of burning filled the nostrils, and smoke billowed everywhere.

Faced with Yoruichi's relentless and impenetrable attacks, Naraku Sora spread his arms and easily and accurately received each strike without the slightest deviation.

Despite Yoru's instinctive use of Instant Harshness after becoming intangible, her moves were fierce and she appeared invincible, but there was someone even more valiant than her.

A lithe figure descended from the sky, its plump thighs slamming downwards like a battle axe.

Bang!

Naraku Sora caught the heavy blow with one hand. Countless bolts of electricity exploded instantly, constantly eroding his defenses and attempting to invade his nerves to completely paralyze him.

If it were anyone else, they would probably have already been hit and collapsed.

However, this level of lightning was not as strong as Naraku's Lightning Release mode, and it could not shake the indestructible steel skin at all.

With a twist of her slender waist, Yoruichi broke free from the grasping hands, her supple body undergoing an incredible contortion.

The slender fist, accompanied by a piercing whooshing sound, unleashed an astonishing shockwave, and dazzling golden lightning flashed out.

As that delicate-looking fist came hurtling towards him, Naraku Sora simultaneously extended his right hand.

Rock, paper, scissors.

Snapped!

With a crisp clang, Naraku's right hand landed on the thin fist, the movement light and fluid, giving the impression of slowness.

But the instant it was completely covered, a heart-stopping roar and deafening sound suddenly erupted.

The air currents rolled and raged across the boundless desert.

Yoruichi's body stiffened, and her reaction slowed down.

Taking advantage of this moment, Naraku approached.

He immediately used the grappling techniques that Yoruichi had taught him, and skillfully locked the black cat beneath him in a tight grip.

A terrifying force instantly immobilized him in place, rendering him unable to struggle.

Aizen: "..."

This person is Yoruichi Shihouin. If it were any other captain who had used Hollowfication, they would have been beaten up with iron fists.

This guy may seem reckless and brainless, but he's actually quite gentle when it comes to people close to him.

Most importantly, this differential treatment is not intentional, but rather a subconscious behavior.

Perhaps it is this unique way of treating people that has attracted so many fans to him.

Time passed slowly, and Naraku waited patiently.

He looked closely when he heard a cracking sound beneath him and saw that the white bone layer covering Yoruichi's body had broken open and cracked.

The cracks expanded at a visible speed, spreading throughout the entire body in the blink of an eye.

The next second, the white bone layer shattered completely with a snap, turning into ashes.

Yoruichi stood there quietly, seemingly lost in thought.

A moment later, Naraku leaned closer and asked curiously, "How does it feel?"

When Yoruichi opened his eyes, lightning seemed to flash in his golden pupils.

Looking at the face so close to hers, a happy smile curved her lips:

"Absolutely wonderful."