"Tōsen..." Upon hearing the news, Sajin Komamura's eyes widened, and his face, which resembled an Akita dog, was filled with disbelief.
Tōsen kept saying that he would uphold justice and respect his friends, but this was the end?
This guy had deceived him badly!
Without hesitation, he turned around and ran towards the direction where Tōsen was.
...
"Captain Aizen actually... How is this possible!?" Momo Hinamori's eyes were filled with tears, and she looked very shocked.
She was so worried about Aizen before.
Could it be that the perfect captain who was a role model and an example was fake, just an illusion?
Nanao Ise, who was reading a book, said without raising her head: "Commander Uehara said a long time ago that the guy with glasses is not a good person."
She knew that the Ryoka and Aizen had caused a big stir in Soul Society, and she had known the inside story for a long time.
However, because of Uehara Shiroha's order, she and the Teigun did not get involved in this matter.
Because their Teigun had already gained the greatest benefit, and they were even a little overwhelmed.
It would take a long time for the Teigun to completely digest the inheritance of the Tsunayashiro family, and they would have no time to take care of other things in a short time.
"If the teacher says so, then there is no problem." Momo Hinamori said firmly:
"The teacher couldn't be wrong. Captain Aizen actually..."
Thinking of Uehara Shiroha, she didn't feel so bad anymore.
Although before, she thought Captain Aizen was a role model and worthy of her learning and reference in dealing with people.
But now it seems that it's just like that.
Not to mention, the other party is likely to be a bad guy.
"The Commander has told you to stay here and not move around." Nanao Ise said confidently while reading a book:
"Don't worry, the Commander will solve all the problems. Whether Aizen is a problems or not, it will not affect us."
She has absolute confidence in Uehara Shiroha.
She is very satisfied with her current life.
Because she doesn't like fighting.
She also cherishes and enjoys the time with Uehara Shiroha.
This is why Uehara Shiroha left Momo Hinamori and Nanao Ise in the rear.
Because these two people are not strong in fighting spirit and are not suitable for the front line.
As a woman and a good apprentice, Rukia Kuchiki is actually better at fighting and has a ruthless spirit in her bones.
For example, now, facing a series of blows and hardships, she still stares at Aizen with an unyielding look.
At this time, she was also attacked by Aizen and his accomplices. He brought people back to the Sōkyoku Hill.
After discovering that the Five Elements Barrier was extremely difficult to deal with, Aizen stepped into the barrier without hesitation, activated the Spatial Kidō and forcibly took away Rukia Kuchiki.
He knew that Uehara Shiroha was suspected to be proficient in space abilities, but he still did it.
On the one hand, he was in a hurry; and the other hand, he had actually studied the power of space over the years.
This was a good opportunity to test his research results, so Aizen naturally couldn't give up.
Moreover, this barrier is just a dead object, so what if there are any changes?
At this time, Aizen still looked calm:
"I have to say that Uehara Shiroha attaches great importance to your safety. This barrier actually has the ability to block space, and even I was affected by it. And it is still protecting you..."
At this point, he glanced at the five energy veins of different colors on Rukia's body, and thought to himself:
"Because they have spatial abilities. So even the Spatial Kidō can't completely get rid of this barrier. It's really tricky!"
Compared to Aizen, the situation of Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tōsen is a bit worse.
The white captain's haori on the two of them is already tattered, and the remaining part is stained with blood.
The moment the Spatial Kidō was activated, the barrier suddenly burst out with terrifying power to attack them.
As a result, all three of them suffered varying degrees of damage.
Tōsen and Gin don't have as terrifying spiritual pressure as Aizen, so they are very injured.
Now thinking of that terrifying power, the two are still scared.
Fortunately, the barrier used part of its power to protect Rukia, otherwise their end would only be more miserable.
The Five Elements Barrier is more tricky than they thought.
Whether it is the expedition to the Hueco Mundo or the secret control of the Soul Society, they have completed it easily.
A mere barrier made them so embarrassed!
This Uehara Shiroha is really unfathomable.
"I didn't expect Captain Aizen to be wrong again!" Gin narrowed his eyes, spread his hands and said helplessly:
"Now that we have arrived at the designated point, how can we retrieve the Hōgyoku? The power of this barrier has not completely disappeared."
"Lord Aizen, let me do it!" Tōsen really didn't dare to underestimate this barrier now.
Before, he was trapped by the barrier, but he thought it was just a coincidence, because he was incompatible with the barrier.
After all, his Bankai focused on surprise attacks and assassinations, and the increase in attack power and spiritual pressure was not that great. It was not until the power of the barrier was completely erupted that Tōsen realized that it was because of the level difference.
The level of this barrier was far beyond his, and it might even surpass the level of the Shinigami.
So, he didn't want Aizen to take the risk.
"After all, he defeated the Captain-Commander, so it is normal for him to have some hidden cards." Aizen said calmly:
"Don't worry, the remaining power of the barrier is no longer able to fight back, and can only protect itself! This time, I won't be wrong. So, next, it's time to retrieve the Hōgyoku. I have been looking forward to this moment for a long time!"
After saying that, he reached out to grab Rukia.
Because of the suppression of Aizen's powerful spiritual pressure, Rukia Kuchiki felt dizzy and her body could not move.
The feeling of despair and helplessness in childhood came to her heart again.
At that time, she met the Shinigami for the first time, and it was also the first time she personally experienced the powerlessness of being crushed by absolute spiritual pressure.
However, after feeling the solid and warm power around her body, she forced herself to stay awake and asked Aizen:
"What is a Hōgyoku? I don't have that thing at all!"
Aizen glanced at Rukia Kuchiki and exclaimed:
"I'm sorry, I didn't control the strength of my spiritual pressure, but you haven't fainted yet. You've become stronger, Rukia! Of course, if possible, I hope you don't be too aggressive. Because it is meaningless."
...
Uehara Shiroha, who was coming in a Flash Step from a distance, was also very pleased to see this scene.
Rukia performed well and did not lose face for her teacher.
Before, in order to fight against the power of the Five Elements Barrier, Aizen released a strong spiritual pressure for defense.
With this intensity of spiritual pressure, Rukia should have fainted with her strength, but she held on.
Moreover, in the original timeline, when facing Aizen, Rukia trembled all the time and didn't even dare to speak.
Compared with the original timeline, Rukia has greatly improved in both strength and mind, and can be said to be reborn.
This is his good apprentice!
At this time, Aizen stretched out his hand to Rukia, ready to use special spiritual equipment to retrieve the Hōgyoku.
It's just that this takes time to adjust, so it can't be done immediately.
However, at this moment, with a roar, a tall and slender figure came in a Flash Step and chopped at Aizen.
Ichigo Kurosaki was closest to the Sōkyoku Hill and heard the message conveyed by Tenteikūra.
So, after sensing the spiritual pressure of Rukia Kuchiki, he quickly rushed over and activated his Bankai to attack Aizen.
But even though he was full of anger, he still did not have a strong killing intention, nor did he chop off his head directly, but swung his sword at Aizen's shoulder.
However, Aizen's response was beyond his expectations.
At the critical moment, Aizen turned around, stretched out a finger, and caught the dark and sharp Tensa Zangetsu.
Then, he bent two fingers and pinched the Bankai form of Zangetsu.
"This is impossible!" Ichigo Kurosaki was stunned.
He is now in the state of Bankai, and his strength and speed have been greatly improved.
Compared with before, his strength has increased several times.
He blocked the Sōkyoku!
But the opponent caught Zangetsu's blade with just one finger?
How is this possible?
This is something that even Byakuya Kuchiki can't do. Could it be that this Aizen with broken glasses is stronger than Byakuya Kuchiki?
He even suspected that he was hallucinating.
Tōsen remained silent and did not make any movements. He only used his spiritual sense and spiritual pressure to lock onto Rukia.
He knew that the Hōgyoku in her body was the key.
The mere Ryoka is not important at all.
Over there, Gin heart sank.
Catching the Bankai Zanpakutō with a single finger!
It's still a melee-enhanced slashing type like Zangetsu!
This level of skill is too strong!
In addition to Aizen, there are probably only two people in the entire Soul Society who can do this!
It seems that he has to continue to endure.
He only has one chance to make a move, so he must kill with one blow.
"Ichigo, get out of the way!..." Rukia hurriedly reminded him.
She didn't expect Aizen to be so powerful.
This person's strength is definitely not at the level of an ordinary captain.
If it weren't for the teacher's barrier, she would have died long ago.
But she still warned in vain.
After pinching Zangetsu, Aizen drew his sword instantly. Ichigo had no time to react and fell to the ground, bleeding profusely.
Ichigo seemed to have returned to the scene when he first fought with Byakuya Kuchiki.
That couldn't even be considered a fight, it was just a crushing of strength.
Along the way, he overcame so many difficulties and greatly improved his strength.
However, the result was still no different. He was still cut down instantly, and he couldn't even see the other person's sword drawing action.
"Ichigo!" Rukia screamed, but her body was still unable to move.
"How strange!" Aizen looked at the fallen Ichigo Kurosaki and said calmly:
"Just now, I wanted to cut you in half. Is the wound too shallow?"
"Excuse me, Captain Aizen!" At this moment, Gin smiled and said:
"Just now, I didn't want to spoil your fun, so I let him go!"
"It's okay, Gin, it's just a speck of dust, it won't take much time, anyway we still need to adjust the equipment." After saying that, Aizen's figure suddenly disappeared.
When he appeared again, he was already in front of Rukia Kuchiki:
"Finally, let me answer your questions. Maybe you don't know that the four combat abilities of the Shinigami, namely the Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, and Kidō, actually have limits. The Hollowfication provided by the Hōgyoku is the only way to break this limit. Rukia, Kisuke Urahara gave you the gigai not to help you, but to harm you. That is a special gigai, a spiritual equipment that does not contain spiritual power, so it can conceal the aura of spiritual pressure. More importantly, once you put on this special gigai, the spiritual power of the Shinigami will gradually decrease, and eventually be degraded to an ordinary soul. Kisuke Urahara did this because he wanted to completely hide the Hōgyoku that exists in your soul."
Those troublesome people have not arrived yet, according to the spiritual pressure perception.
Therefore, he was not in a hurry at all, and slowly told the key to the Hollowfication, the role of the Hōgyoku, and the beginning of the matter.
He said this specifically for Ichigo to hear.
This way, he could stimulate the other party's potential to a greater extent.
As expected, after hearing this, Ichigo pupils shrank.
He thought of the strange mask that he couldn't throw away, and the strange situation when his body was controlled by someone.
Although he relied on that power to defeat Byakuya Kuchiki.
However, Ichigo... He didn't miss the feeling of being out of control at all, and was even a little scared.
Just when Aizen had made all the preparations to extract the Hōgyoku, something strange happened.
A huge figure fell from the sky, punched towards where Aizen was, and let out a fierce "roar"!
Under the powerful spiritual pressure, a big pit appeared where Aizen was standing. Aizen turned over lightly and retreated to a distance, standing with Tōsen and Gin.
Looking at his old friend, Sajin Komamura said angrily: "Tōsen, do you have anything to defend yourself?"
At this moment, Tōsen was like a deaf and dumb person, and he did not respond to his friend's questioning.
"Is that so? Not even a word? I'm sorry, Tōsen..." Sajin Komamura burst out with powerful spiritual pressure: "Bankai..."
The terrifying spiritual pressure fell like a heavy rain, condensing into a huge human-shaped warrior phantom.
Under the continuous effect of the spiritual pressure, the phantom gradually became solid.
The "nearly 40-meter-long sword" in the samurai's hand also became more oppressive.
However, at this time, "Aizen" in the distance sneered.
The next second, Aizen appeared in front of Sajin Komamura and whispered: "Hadō #90: Kurohitsugi (Black Coffin)"
Kurohitsugi is a destructive high-level Kido spell, often considered the pinnacle of Hadō (Way of Destruction).
It traps the target in a massive black box (coffin), where dozens of energy spears impale them from all sides, crushing and destroying them inside.
Sajin Komamura looked at Aizen who was in front of him, and then looked at "Aizen" in the distance, with a confused face.
His pupils shook, his brain trembled, and he said in an unbelievable tone: "How is it possible? Isn't Aizen next to Tōsen?"
At this time, "Aizen" in the distance broke apart, like a flower in the water, disappearing like the moon in the mirror.
And the real Aizen's right hand has condensed something like a black hole.
The unimaginable heavy spiritual pressure broke out and gathered around Sajin Komamura.
The black spiritual pressure lines formed a rectangular frame, blocking the internal space.
The materialized black spiritual pressure quickly condensed and formed, filling the surface space of the black rectangular block.
In the blink of an eye, a huge black coffin completely surrounded Sajin Komamura's huge body.
When the black coffin dissipated, Sajin Komamura, bleeding, fell heavily to the ground.
Instant defeat!
Perfect instant defeat!
Uehara Shiroha, who was almost there, couldn't help but nod.
Apart from anything else, Aizen's "black coffin on the wolf captain" was still quite impressive.
Although the wolf captain's record was not very good, his defense was the same as the Captain-Commander, both 100.
The Bankai Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō has outstanding attack power, and is as tall and mighty as a giant mecha, looking very imposing.
However, the weakness is also obvious, the body is too big and too bulky.
The most problematic aspect is that this Bankai has "owner-armor synchronization" - if the person is injured, the Bankai will also be affected.
If the Bankai is damaged, the person will also be injured, just like a Stand User and their Stand.
Moreover, the strength of Bankai is closely related to the defense and vitality of the user.
If an ordinary person possessed this kind of Bankai, he would have bled dry after a battle.
However, Sajin Komamura was still alive and kicking, which shows that his vitality and defense are far superior to those of ordinary Shinigami captains.
But even so, the opponent was easily defeated by Aizen's Kidō.
That calm and relaxed look was full of style and dominance.
Even Ichigo Kurosaki, who was lying on the ground, exclaimed:
"Is the difference in strength between the two captains so huge? Is he a strong man on the same level as Commander Uehara?"
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