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The members of the Sternritter displayed varied expressions upon seeing the uninvited Aizen.
Haschwalth maintained a serious demeanor. He glanced at Kūgo Ginjō and Giselle Gewelle standing behind Aizen, his eyes flickering briefly with intrigue.
He could distinctly sense the presence of two concealed yet intense Reiatsu emanating from behind Aizen.
Aizen regarded the group with his usual composed expression, as though patiently awaiting their response.
For a moment, the vast Reishi-infused space was filled with a heavy, oppressive silence.
"So, what are your intentions this time?" Haschwalth finally inquired.
As all eyes turned toward Aizen, he began to calmly articulate his new plan.
Meanwhile, after Aaron had slain Mask De Masculine and James, he returned to school.
Noticing the empty seats of Ichigo and his companions, he shook his head in mild exasperation.
The day's lessons concluded swiftly, and upon returning home, Yoruichi had already prepared a lavish meal.
After dinner, as Yoruichi gathered the dishes, Aaron retrieved a bottle of beer from the refrigerator and took a silent sip while lounging on the sofa.
He then pulled out a Quincy Medallion from his system inventory, channeling the Quincy energy within his body to examine it.
At that moment, a faint blue light slowly enveloped Aaron.
Observing this, Yoruichi, who was tidying up, smiled softly while continuing her work.
In her view, someone like Aaron was always preoccupied with greater matters.
There had once been a distance between them, but now, things were different. She needed only to support him from the shadows.
After all, her heart was now wholly devoted to Aaron.
As the blue glow intensified, Aaron closed his eyes and released his Reiatsu, utilizing his acute spiritual perception to track the movements of the Sternritter.
The once-radiant blue light gradually faded as he finished his drink.
Now that he had pinpointed his targets, he resolved to take the initiative.
Being summoned by the enemy twice had left him with a sense of unease.
Aizen's research on the Hōgyoku would take some time, and with nothing urgent at hand, Aaron saw eliminating the Sternritter as an optimal course of action.
"I've drawn your bath," came Yoruichi's soft voice from the direction of the bathroom.
Upon hearing her, Aaron smiled, stood up, and walked over.
In Soul Society, within the barracks of the Thirteenth Division…
"Orihime, that's all for today's training."
Rukia Kuchiki smiled at Inoue Orihime, who still bore a determined look on her face.
Orihime casually wiped the sweat from her brow and nodded slightly before following Rukia back to the Kuchiki estate.
After the events of their last battle, Orihime had come to fully grasp the overwhelming strength of Aaron and the others.
Since then, she had been troubled by an inexplicable feeling.
Despite her abilities being formidable compared to ordinary humans, she couldn't shake the sense of urgency and helplessness when she recalled the power Aaron and the others had displayed.
She did not want to become a burden to her friends.
Thus, she had traveled to Soul Society, seeking Rukia's guidance to grow stronger.
As she gazed up at the moonlit sky, Orihime fell into silent contemplation.
Before she realized it, a familiar yet enigmatic figure surfaced in her mind.
Meanwhile, in the Human World, Hirako Shinji and the others watched sympathetically as Ichigo was once again sent flying by Hiyori Sarugaki, shaking their heads helplessly.
"Hirako, according to our calculations, Ichigo's time in his Hollowfied state has increased by another 0.5 seconds," Kensei Muguruma stated seriously.
"Tch. What a hassle. But to be fair, he's putting in the effort," Hirako sighed as he glanced at the group around him.
At that moment, Mashiro Kuna, who had remained silent, pouted and muttered as she looked in Ichigo's direction, "Six-car idiot! If you train him like this, it's useless."
Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Kensei turned to Mashiro and asked, "Did you even undergo Hollowfication training?"
Hirako glanced at Kensei before sighing. "Mashiro never needed training. The first time she Hollowfied, she maintained her mask for fifteen hours."
"Oh… yeah," Kensei scratched his head awkwardly. "It's been so long that I almost forgot."
"Six-car idiot! Stupid! Stupid! Big idiot! Hahahahaha!" Mashiro cackled as she rolled across the floor, making exaggerated faces.
Everyone sighed in exasperation at the sight.
Sometimes, it was best not to compare oneself to others.
The next morning…
It was a rare day off, and Aaron allowed himself to sleep in for once. After freshening up, he and Yoruichi had breakfast together.
After issuing a few instructions to Yoruichi, Aaron sliced open a portal in space and stepped through, making his way toward the spiritual realm he had previously discovered.
His objective was clear—to infiltrate the Sternritter's base and annihilate them in one decisive strike.
Meanwhile, in the Soul Society's Technology Development Bureau…
Ajin, the deputy director, stared at the alarm device before him with a troubled expression.
"Deputy Director Ajin! An unidentified Reiatsu fluctuation has been detected over Karakura Town!"
A peculiar-looking staff member reported with a serious tone, "Based on the analysis, the energy signature suggests it's at least a Menos Grande of the Vasto Lorde class!"
A blaring alarm sounded, and the red dots on the monitoring screen intensified, shifting into a cluster of glaring red markers.
"This… this is an Arrancar! At least three of them! And there are other distinct Reiatsu signatures in proximity. It appears they belong to the Quincy!" another staff member hastily reported.
"Keep monitoring and alert the Gotei 13!"
Ajin turned swiftly. "I will inform Captain Kurotsuchi Mayuri immediately. This situation is more complicated than expected."
Meanwhile, Aaron traversed the void at high speed, leaving behind a series of afterimages as he moved through the spatial corridor.
After thorough investigation, he had pinpointed the Sternritter's main stronghold.
Upon spotting a massive Reishi structure suspended in the void, a sharp, knowing smile formed on his lips.
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