Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

Chapter 368 Aizen's Scheme

"Based on the information we have at the moment, Hyosube Ichibei probably hasn't given up on the idea of ​​making you the Soul King."

After thinking for a few seconds, Aizen gave his answer.

Naraku Sora was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously said:

"I beat that monk to his knees, how could he possibly cause trouble?"

"If it weren't for the Spirit King fragment, he wouldn't even be able to return to the Spirit King Palace."

Aizen looked up at him and said seriously:

"It's not that simple."

"Hyōsuke Ichibei's true reliance is not his own strength, but the Spirit King whose limbs have been cut off and whose internal organs have been removed."

After so many years of research, although we still haven't been able to uncover the full power of the Spirit King fragments, we have been able to analyze some things.

With just a tiny, insignificant fragment, a Shinigami or Hollow can be transformed, breaking through the boundaries of the soul and even becoming a transcendent being.

Combining this with the hidden records in the Great Spirit Book Corridor and the Gangmi Dai Family Ancestral Hall, it can be inferred that the person who truly ended the primordial era was the Spirit King, not the five noble ancestors.

The power of the Spirit King himself is absolutely beyond imagination.

How could such a powerful being be no match for the five noble progenitors?

So there is only one real answer: all of this was done voluntarily by the Spirit King.

As an ancient being who has lived for millions of years, Hyosube Ichibei followed the Spirit King since the primordial era and naturally knew the secrets involved.

Therefore, he did not purge the five noble families.

Then the problem is coming.

What were the Spirit King's own thoughts on choosing the next Spirit King?

Was the selection of Naraku Sora as the next Soul King truly the Soul King's wish, or merely Hyosube Ichibei's wishful thinking, or perhaps...?

Planning ahead?

“I remember when we first entered the Spirit King Palace, Hyosube Ichibei asked you if you wanted to become the Spirit King.”

Aizen tapped lightly on the keyboard, bringing up a large amount of text that recorded all the details of everything that happened during his first visit to the Soul King Palace.

Although he was far more intelligent than most people, he had to censor some important content because he had to consider too many issues and the time span involved was too long.

This method has proven to be simple and efficient.

Naraku Sora leaned closer and immediately recalled his first conversation with Hyosube Ichibei.

"His reason was that the Spirit King himself had the will, and that you met almost all the conditions to become the Spirit King."

"Death God, Hollow, Quincy."

"Although you can perfectly control these three powers, judging from what Hyosube Ichibei said, you are still missing the most crucial power."

"But the most crucial force is precisely the one we need to worry about the least."

"Then, what does the Spirit King Palace have in abundance?"

Naraku, standing nearby, answered without hesitation:

"King Ling".

Aizen's eye twitched, and he corrected him:

"It is the power of the Spirit King."

"Senjumaru once said that after becoming a member of the Zero Division, their bodies were transformed into 'King Keys' by the power of the Spirit King, which is also the key to ascending to the Spirit King Palace."

"It is impossible to enter the Soul King Palace through normal means without the consent of the Zero Division members."

Naraku Sora showed a look of sudden realization.

He initially thought it was the power of Fullbring, but after a little analysis, he realized that Fullbring was essentially just a fragment of the Soul King.

So, if he just fuses a little bit of the Spirit King fragment, he can sit on the golden toilet?

Seeing the expression on someone's face, Aizen felt a sense of relief and nodded, saying:

"In that case, it's highly likely that Hyosube Ichibei's ill intentions stem from the fact that he hasn't abandoned his previous plan—"

"I will make you the next Spirit King."

"As mentioned before, even a tiny fragment of a Spirit King is enough to transform a Death God or a Hollow."

“Matsumoto Rangiku, Utakage, and the Espada are good examples.”

"In Hyosube Ichibei's opinion, the reason you want to obtain the Spirit King fragment is because you can no longer become stronger."

"But once you fuse the fragments, you will undoubtedly become the next Spirit King."

Upon hearing this, Naraku Sora felt a pang of emotion.

This old thing that's lived for a million years is still too sinister.

If I hadn't been strong enough, I might have been forced onto that golden toilet by Hyosube Ichibei and lived a cold but fulfilling life.

"Looking at it this way, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it."

Naraku grinned, "Anyway, I'll just feed the Soul King fragments back to Grimmjow. It's just a little annoying that people keep eyeing them."

"Sousuke, is there any way to give that son of a bitch a good pounding?"

Upon hearing this vulgar language, Aizen gave the person a deep look, and then analyzed:

"As you said before, Hyosube Ichibei's entire body was rebuilt with the power of the Soul King, so he can be easily resurrected even after death."

"This characteristic is very similar to that of Arturo."

"Do you remember how we dealt with Arturo back then?"

Naraku's eyes lit up.

Aizen nodded: "However, normal sealing techniques are unlikely to work on the leader of the Zero Division, who controls all the names in the world."

"so……"

"I need some time."

……

……

First Division, Tea Room.

Hyosube Ichibei looked at Ryujin Jakka, which was stuck in the furnace, and couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.

If Nimaiya Oetsu saw this scene, he would definitely be furious.

As a sword god, what he dislikes most is that the Shinigami (death gods) do not cherish their Zanpakuto (soul-slaying swords).

In Nimaiya Oetsu's eyes, the Zanpakuto is the Shinigami's only partner, an existence with which he can depend on his life.

Using a Zanpakuto to brew tea is somewhat disrespectful to the other party.

"Lord Hyosubu, please use it."

Yamamoto pushed the teacup towards the monk, indicating that...

Although the monk still had gruesome injuries, his broken body had mostly healed, so drinking tea was no problem for him.

Hyōsuke Ichibei stroked his unkempt beard and gave the old man in front of him a meaningful look.

He could clearly sense that the captain of the Gotei 13 harbored resentment towards him.

It's most likely because of Naraku Sora.

In fact, with Naraku's strength, he is fully capable of serving as the Captain-Commander.

It was indeed unwise of me to take action against him repeatedly.

Hyosube Ichibei picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp, lost in thought.

Then he stood there, stunned.

"This taste..."

Hyosube Ichibei lowered his head in surprise, looking at the teacup in his hand, feeling a wonderful aroma of tea lingering around his lips.

The tea, once ingested, exudes a fiery heat, triggering a series of continuous chain reactions that warm even the internal organs.

The vexation in my heart vanished, my mind and body calmed down, and I felt a sense of peace.

"How was it cooked?"

Hyosube Ichibei savored the aftertaste carefully, his expression one of great curiosity.

"Without him, only hands are familiar."

Yamamoto lowered his gaze to the bubbling tea stove and said in a deep voice:

"I've drunk the tea, and my injuries have almost healed."

"Does Lord Hyosubu remember my question from earlier?"

The monk paused for a moment, thought for a few seconds, and then nodded:

"Does Lord Yuan Liuzhai want to ask why I have repeatedly attacked the void?"

"Actually, it's nothing. The first time was because I couldn't see through the ability of his Zanpakuto, so I just tested it out of curiosity."

Yamamoto nodded.

This was exactly what he expected.

Nairoku's punishment of the Jade Emperor was very special, and he had always known this.

Unexpectedly, even Hyosube Ichibei couldn't see through it.

"As for the second time..."

The monk paused slightly, lowered his head, stared at the teacup on the table, and couldn't help but squint his eyes.

"I desperately want some fragments of the Spirit King."

"As the leader of the Zero Division, I cannot tolerate any behavior that is detrimental to Lord Spirit King, so I attacked him in a fit of anger."