At this moment, in reality, Kurosaki Ichigo's eyes were wide open, having despaired as usual!
After all, he was far inferior to Aizen—this was something he had known for a long time! So after witnessing the future battle, he remained expressionless, uncertain how to react.
Moreover, coupled with Aizen's "father" identity in his heart... he had already acknowledged it!
Subconsciously, he also believed Aizen wouldn't kill him. This complex emotion made him even more heartbroken.
Could it be that I can only rely on Aizen going easy on me, with no way to pose an effective threat to him?
But what if Aizen shows mercy? Would he spare my friends? It seems not!
What was the purpose of fighting? It was never for myself, but for my friends!
Although I don't know Aizen's ultimate goal... he must have ulterior motives! I must protect my relatives and friends around me!
Unfortunately, Kurosaki Ichigo could do nothing but sigh at this moment.
In the projection:
At this time, Komamura Sajin came to Kurosaki Ichigo's side and warned him not to lose composure. This was the psychological manipulation section that Aizen excelled at!
Komamura also explained that he already understood why the other Shinigami in Hueco Mundo allowed Kurosaki Ichigo to return to the Human World first.
Because only Kurosaki Ichigo had never seen Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu! The other Shinigami captains had witnessed it, so there was basically no possibility of defeating Aizen.
Therefore, all captains would fight with full strength to protect Kurosaki Ichigo. Only he was their hope.
But after hearing this, Kurosaki Ichigo still couldn't regain his firm mentality.
The Shinigami are already scarred—can they really continue fighting?
He looked at such a powerful Aizen, and despair lingered.
After witnessing the scene with countless Shinigami, the audience also understood when this took place.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Yes, this is definitely a scene we've seen before. Lord Aizen can definitely use his own strength to instantly eliminate these Shinigami.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: I guess Kurosaki Ichigo will be the only one left in the end, so Aizen will just show some mercy.
[Hitsugaya Tōshirō]: Haha, you can't say that. Don't forget—our truly powerful force hasn't appeared yet.
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Yes! If Captain Kenpachi Zaraki were here, he'd definitely kill you and chop you in half with one strike! And once Captain-Commander Yamamoto takes action, you won't be able to handle him either.
[Ichimaru Gin]: You'd better stop struggling now and prepare for failure! Lord Aizen is strong in all aspects. You have no chance of defeating him.
[Kuchiki Byakuya]: Haha, you Arrancars don't have a chance to appear now. I guess we've killed them all. That's why Aizen had to act himself.
[Tōsen Kaname]: Don't forget that we former captains are still here. For Lord Aizen's ideals, I won't show mercy to you.
[Aizen Sōsuke]: That's right, Kurosaki Ichigo—all the Shinigami will work hard to protect you. You are the one they need to protect, even the center of attention!
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: I... I will never let them down...
[Ichimaru Gin]: Speak louder! You want to be the savior when you speak so quietly?
On screen:
Captains Hitsugaya Tōshirō and Kyōraku Shunsui launched their attack first. One was responsible for the main assault, the other for sneak attacks.
Of course, Aizen didn't take it seriously at all, easily resolving their attacks.
Afterward, Aizen casually mentioned Hinamori Momo, which made the relatively calm Tōshirō lose composure.
Tōshirō was furious and activated Bankai again! He declared he must attack Aizen desperately so he'd have no time to activate Kyōka Suigetsu.
Whoosh!
He rushed over, fighting with full strength and extreme hatred.
During battle, Aikawa Love, Ōtoribashi Rōjūrō, and Komamura Sajin launched simultaneous sneak attacks.
However, this still couldn't harm Aizen.
Aizen continued attacking their mentality:
"If you don't use all your means—even if it's many-to-one or sneak attacks—it won't work! I'll show you what real power is!"
Aizen flashed above Komamura and swung his sword.
Komamura activated his Bankai, allowing Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō to collide with Aizen's blade.
However... CLANG!!
The power Komamura was most proud of among all captains was utterly meaningless!
Aizen swung his sword and severed both his Zanpakutō and arm!
Then he defeated several Visored members in seconds.
Simultaneously, he mocked them—the Visored who mastered Hollowfication abilities were actually attacking him, the leader of Hollows. Simply overestimating their capabilities!
Witnessing this, Ichimaru Gin, standing nearby, seemed unsurprised. He simply smiled faintly, acting as battlefield commentator:
"Captain Aizen didn't have time to activate Kyōka Suigetsu? That's too naive."
"You must understand that in Hueco Mundo, those Vasto Lorde are unruly beings, and tricks like Kyōka Suigetsu alone aren't enough to make them surrender!"
"That's right—it's because Captain Aizen is so powerful! His overall abilities far surpass anyone else's!"
"Beware of illusions? Useless!"
"Beware of his other abilities? Also useless!"
Ichimaru Gin's words hit the mark! He was indeed correct—one of the few battlefield participants who could see through the situation.
In terms of understanding Aizen's strength, he was probably on par with Urahara Kisuke.
Afterward, the Three Realms Projection skipped some previously shown scenes, quickly using simple shots to explain later events.
Just as before, Aizen easily defeated most captains in seconds.
Witnessing this situation, the Shinigami had nothing to say except silence.
The Shinigami, who were finally happy after defeating most Arrancars, were speechless again!
Although they killed Aizen's subordinates, Aizen personally appeared and quickly eliminated them. They really lost face!
In the projection, Aizen remained confident of victory, saying heartbreakingly to Kyōraku Shunsui and others:
"Don't worry! I won't hurt you."
"With your strength, you shouldn't completely lose consciousness, so just wait and watch!"
"Crawl on the ground and observe me bringing this battle to its end."
Kurosaki Ichigo was now completely in despair, uncertain what else he could do.
The Shinigami are really at their wit's end! Kyōraku Shunsui, the second-in-command, and Hirako Shinji, leader of the Visored, have all been defeated. We really have no power to resist!
The only hope is for the Captain-Commander to take action! In that case, we still have a chance of victory.
As everyone stared intently at the screen, it flashed and switched to the next scene.
ROOOOOAAAAAR!!!
As soon as this screen appeared, it shocked the audience!
Amid raging flames, Aizen's figure materialized.
At this moment, the earth seemed to collapse as magma erupted! Scorching, high-temperature magma waves rushed toward Aizen frantically!
Aizen's figure was like a small boat in a storm at sea—shaky and ready to capsize anytime...
After witnessing this move that soared skyward and seemed capable of burning a massive hole in the heavens, many could identify it!
This move uses Hadō #96 at the cost of one's own body—Ittō Kasō, right?
This Kidō was even classified as forbidden because the condition for using it was a burnt body! Such spectacular scale—it seems only the Captain-Commander could use it, right?
So the Captain-Commander has finally begun his attack?
But at this moment, the Shinigami still didn't feel much excitement. They all knew well that if it wasn't a last resort, why would the Captain-Commander use such a technique?
The Shinigami exchanged glances and looked at Captain-Commander Yamamoto, whose eyes were red at this time.
Yamamoto could only look complicated:
"It seems I am indeed involved in this battle! You actually forced me to use this technique? I will never give him another chance. I must burn him to ashes."
Yamamoto said this, but after witnessing this scene, he couldn't help feeling shaken!
After using this move, can I still participate in battle? Can this technique cause fatal damage to Aizen?
Unfortunately, a scene that disappointed countless people appeared!
Although swept by raging fire waves, Aizen finally escaped this technique! He broke away from Captain-Commander Yamamoto's spiritual pressure and reached a building.
But at this time, Aizen was somewhat disheveled—his originally spotless white clothes were stained with considerable ash.
It seems if he had been a step later, the consequences would truly be unimaginable.
But what impressed the audience was that Aizen's eyes remained condescending, as if overlooking everything!
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's desperate attack was just that.
But afterward, another figure finally appeared.
It was Kurosaki Ichigo, ready and waiting for some time.
"Getsuga Tenshō!!!"
BOOM!—————
He used all his strength to execute Getsuga Tenshō, striking Aizen fiercely.
Dazzling black and red spiritual pressure waves came like a whirlwind!
Facing this move, Aizen finally showed a flash of surprise in his eyes.
Under Kurosaki Ichigo's attack, Aizen's left shoulder was struck solidly.
Splash splash splash...
Aizen's blood spurted wildly—indeed an unprecedented injury for him.
Kurosaki Ichigo was relentless, continuing to attack Aizen:
"Getsuga Tenshō!!!"
He charged at Aizen repeatedly, trying to smash him to pieces!
Of course, facing Kurosaki Ichigo's attacks, Aizen dodged easily. He began playing with his son again—it could be said he was strolling through a garden!
The next scene was the first video of the Three Realms Projection... The projection seemed to deliberately let people review this plot again.
Aizen used the Hōgyoku's power to quickly heal his injuries. He also generously revealed his body to his "son" for the first time, displaying his flawless figure with the mysterious, deep Hōgyoku emanating blue light embedded in his torso's center!
Making their originally ambiguous relationship more passionate...
Afterward, Aizen praised Kurosaki Ichigo!
This video seemed to flog Kurosaki Ichigo's corpse, showing his various experiences again! Kurosaki Ichigo in the real world wanted to smash the screen!
It seemed like he was dying before the audience again...
How Aizen let Kurosaki Ichigo grow slowly, and how he developed step by step under countless opponents' training. Besides the Soul Society plot, even the Hueco Mundo events occurred under Aizen's guidance...
When Aizen sent his subordinates to the real world, he knew everything happening in reality. He witnessed all of Kurosaki Ichigo's battles with Grimmjow in Hueco Mundo.
After seeing Kurosaki Ichigo's explosive power defeat Grimmjow, Aizen, sitting in Hueco Mundo, showed a very happy expression:
"Such rapid progress..."
But before he could finish speaking, his subordinate Tōsen interrupted his viewing.
"Lord Aizen, everything is ready."
Aizen had to temporarily stop watching Kurosaki Ichigo and began preparing for his own event. His face even looked somewhat regretful...
"Very well! Next, I'll leave it to Ulquiorra."
It was regrettable for him that he couldn't witness the battle between Ulquiorra and Kurosaki Ichigo! After all, he was going to the real Karakura Town!!
Even before doing such a momentous thing, he was still paying attention to Kurosaki Ichigo!
Of course, at the scene's end, there were some previously unseen moments.
Kurosaki Ichigo still didn't want to believe what Aizen said! He still unwillingly asked Aizen:
"You said I was your best experiment, so when did you conceive this idea?"
Aizen replied calmly: "Of course, from the beginning..."
Kurosaki Ichigo shouted angrily: "Don't use those ambiguous words to brush me off!"
Aizen continued in a serious tone: "Didn't I already say it? It's the beginning, Kurosaki Ichigo!"
Kurosaki Ichigo was shocked and continued listening to Aizen's words in disbelief:
"I have known you very well since you were born..."
Before Aizen could finish his words, an extremely powerful attack suddenly appeared, interrupting him!
BANG!!!
A tall, majestic figure appeared before Kurosaki Ichigo.
"You're talking too much, aren't you?..."
His father, Kurosaki Isshin, actually appeared and began attacking Aizen.
Aizen's voice was drowned out by the sound of their colliding techniques.
Kurosaki Ichigo stared at this scene in shock.
Aizen... wanted to say something? What is my own background?
Before Kurosaki Ichigo could react, his father turned around and knocked him down with a headbutt.
Kurosaki Ichigo was confused. Are you my real father?
Afterward, Kurosaki Isshin didn't have time to say more and immediately took Kurosaki Ichigo away.
Aizen seemed to watch all this calmly, too lazy to even pursue them.
He seemed to look forward to father and son fighting together and how much pressure they could exert on him.
At this moment, countless viewers already knew Kurosaki Ichigo was Kurosaki Isshin's son.
But when they witnessed Isshin's timely appearance and interruption of Aizen, they all complained madly:
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Wow, reinforcements finally showed up!
[Haschwalth Jugram]: The other Shinigami captains are no longer capable! He arrived somewhat late!
[NaNaNa Najahkoop]: Oh! What did Aizen want to say just now? Is Kurosaki Ichigo the son of a human or something? Is Kurosaki Isshin deliberately hiding this?
[Kuchiki Byakuya]: But the answer should be quite obvious, right? Kurosaki Ichigo's father is a Shinigami, so Aizen should be prepared to say he's the son of a human and Shinigami, right?
[Hitsugaya Tōshirō]: We already knew the answer. Maybe the future Kurosaki Ichigo in the projection doesn't know his father is actually a Shinigami captain!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: So Kurosaki Ichigo's mother is human, right? She seems just an ordinary mortal.
[Ōmaeda Marechiyo]: Wait, if it's just his identity as a Shinigami, is that such a big secret? Is it necessary for Kurosaki Isshin to hide it? It doesn't make sense...
When everyone thought carefully, they were truly puzzled.
They always felt something was hidden! After all, Aizen, the "father," had a very ambiguous relationship with Kurosaki Ichigo.
And Kurosaki Isshin was also very secretive—even his Shinigami identity had to be forcibly exposed.
Are all the people around Kurosaki Ichigo riddlers?
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