While Ichigo Kurosaki remained shocked in the projection, this scene also caused massive uproar in the chat group.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: What happened? Why did Ichigo Kurosaki use Quincy power?
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: In Quincy terms, that's Blut, right?!
[Tier Harribel]: Though Yhwach explained it clearly, I still feel confused! Why does Ichigo's body contain Quincy blood memory? Is it related to the Yhwach inside him?
[Shihouin Yoruichi]: That's not right... After Ichigo used his final Getsuga Tensho, didn't Yhwach disappear from his body?
[Urahara Kisuke]: I don't think so! After all, Kurosaki-san seemed able to use Shinigami power at this time, though I don't know how he recovered later.
The audience made various guesses at this moment.
[Ichimaru Gin]: No, Yhwach directly stated that Ichigo is a Quincy! That's why this prison couldn't hold him!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Are you kidding? Even if Ichigo has this Yhwach inside him... he has no connection to the Quincy, right?
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Ichigo himself isn't a Shinigami or Hollow—he's just human, right?
[Abarai Renji]: The first two powers can be understood, but what the hell is this Quincy connection?
At this moment, everyone couldn't fathom the scene before them! They thought Yhwach must be deceiving Ichigo, just like Aizen always did! Other than that, there was no way to explain it!
After all, in previous conversations between Aizen and Ichigo, Aizen only said half his words: "You are a Shinigami and..." The Shinigami all thought Aizen meant Ichigo was offspring of a human and Shinigami. So how could he be connected to the Quincy?
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Could it be that Uncle Zangetsu saved me? Then what role does Uncle Zangetsu play in my body? Does he really just want to help me?
Recalling what the bull-headed Hollow had said in his spiritual space before—they were actually part of the power in Ichigo's body and truly just wanted to protect him! Ichigo couldn't figure it out at first, but now it seemed he was slowly understanding.
Uncle Zangetsu, White... seemed to really be just his own power! At least in battle with Yhwach, this was well proven—he wouldn't help his enemy Yhwach!
[Madarame Ikkaku]: I suddenly remembered—when Ichigo was fighting Captain Kenpachi, he used similar power, right?
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Indeed, otherwise how could Ichigo, who was nearly killed by Kenpachi, be resurrected at full health and continue fighting?
[Abarai Renji]: Yes! He had just gotten his Zanpakuto and didn't even know Bankai! He shouldn't have been able to fight Kenpachi effectively!
[Komamura Sajin]: If that's the case, then Ichigo was able to defeat Captain Kenpachi with help from this so-called Yhwach—so Quincy power helped him!
[Urahara Kisuke]: Let's assume the Yhwach in Ichigo is benevolent. Previously, he only taught Ichigo to practice Bankai and techniques like Getsuga Tensho. It wasn't until now that he truly awakened Quincy powers like Blut.
Everyone's analysis gradually approached the truth.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Good grief, Ichigo learns so fast!
[Hirako Shinji]: He's truly a genius. It was fine that he learned Cero before, but now he can even learn Quincy techniques. Is there anything in this world he doesn't know?
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Hmph, though you've awakened Blut, this is just the most basic skill for us Quincy.
[Lille Barro]: See how our Majesty teaches you a lesson next! Let you understand what a true Quincy is.
Under countless expectant gazes, Yhwach continued enlightening Ichigo Kurosaki.
["You truly don't know your own origins. Even your mother... doesn't know..."
"I originally thought I could take you back and educate you slowly."
"But there isn't so much time now."
He seemed intent on making Ichigo lose all fighting ability, without holding back any strength! Teaching this Ichigo a lesson.
BUZZ!
Countless spirit particles quickly condensed into a storm like blue lightning, trapping Ichigo.
CRACKLE!
Lightning and thunder! Mountains collapsed and earth cracked!
At this time, Ichigo kept muttering to himself:
"What are you talking about... What are you talking about... What on earth are you talking about?!"
Faced with this series of world-shaking revelations, Ichigo was indeed shocked beyond comprehension. He could only question Yhwach loudly repeatedly, wanting to understand what was happening to him.
Unfortunately, Yhwach wouldn't explain. He used super-large Heilig Pfeil to attack Ichigo.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Every attack could instantly injure or even kill an ordinary captain! Under Yhwach's spirit particle manipulation, his attacks were fierce and continuous!
Ichigo could only fight like a cornered beast, slashing futilely...
CLANG! CLANG!
Facing these endless layers of sacred arrows, Ichigo couldn't cut them all. The audience could see there was indeed a huge gap between him and Yhwach.
Finally, Ichigo was basically unable to cope. Yhwach controlled him again, shouting loudly:
"Ichigo Kurosaki, don't think you can escape my attacks using Blut. I will completely pierce your body now."
Then a massive holy sword prepared to deliver a fatal blow to Ichigo.
SWISH...
The Bleach audience could only close their eyes helplessly, not daring to watch the next scene! They truly couldn't figure out what other methods Ichigo could use to fight back.
If this Yhwach wanted to pierce Ichigo's chest, they could still expect a Vasto Lorde transformation. But this Yhwach struck Ichigo's head every time, seemingly without holding back at all!
Ichigo was in danger!
However, at this critical moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared and surrounded Yhwach.
WHOOSH...
This greatly surprised Yhwach.
"How is the time up so soon?"
Yhwach couldn't even swing his sword. Everyone was very confused.]
[Suì-Fēng]: Uh, why can't he swing the sword?
[Shihouin Yoruichi]: This shadow seems very similar to the Arrancar-Quincy who escaped from Ichigo before.
In Soul Society, Mayuri Kurotsuchi suddenly realized something and said loudly:
"This looks like forced escape, just like the Negación when Aizen defected! Once this happens, no one can interfere—not even Yhwach himself. By the way, they've always called themselves the Wandenreich, which must be related to shadows! Could it be they built an empire in the shadows? No wonder we couldn't find them."
At once, many things flashed through Mayuri's mind. He seemed to have a more accurate guess about this mysterious Wandenreich!
Captain Yamamoto also looked at him with piercing gaze, saying word by word:
"Mayuri Kurotsuchi, continue your research! I absolutely cannot give him a chance to keep developing. Even if I must dig to the earth's core, I will find the Wandenreich's location."
Before everyone could figure it out, Yhwach in the projection was still muttering:
["What's happening? Could it be that Aizen is interfering with my perception?"
"Unexpectedly, after only a few minutes of conversation, he plotted against me."
"Haschwalth. You clearly knew, but deliberately didn't tell me?"
Yhwach looked at Haschwalth with very complicated expression.
Haschwalth answered very respectfully:
"I simply think I cannot stop His Majesty."
Yhwach didn't know whether he saw through Haschwalth's thoughts, but just shook his head.
"Well! Anyway, the time has come, so let's go."
Perfect! There's a chance to let Ichigo go while making my actions justifiable. Why not? Keep growing, my dear offspring!]
After hearing these words, the entire audience was shocked beyond belief once again!
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: What? He actually mentioned Aizen?
[Aizen Sosuke]: Oh, it seems I'm still alive! Very good—then you'll see how I perform! I will never allow these people to do such things to my Soul Society.
[Unohana Retsu]: I never expected Kyoka Suigetsu would work again! Even the Quincy King couldn't escape this technique's power. Incredible.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Damn it! I didn't expect His Majesty would be so...
[Lille Barro]: This Aizen is really a cunning old bastard—can't he just fight honorably?
Yhwach was also deeply moved at this time.
[Yhwach]: If I were to meet Aizen Sosuke, I would definitely be most cautious!
[Yhwach]: This also shows that even while on guard, I couldn't avoid his technique. This can be considered my mistake!
[Yhwach]: We must acknowledge the strength of the strong.
[Yhwach]: Aizen, it seems we didn't decide the winner in this battle! I truly look forward to meeting you next time.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Don't worry, there will be a chance. Just based on your attitude toward Soul Society, I will not let you go!
[Yhwach]: How disappointing. I thought you did all these crazy things because you wanted to destroy Soul Society...
[Aizen Sosuke]: Destroy Soul Society? How could such a thing possibly summarize my lofty ideals?
It seemed Yhwach also felt sympathy toward Aizen, who was also a "father" to Ichigo Kurosaki. If such a strong person could become his subordinate, it would be even more perfect!
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: No, there's something I still don't understand... Where did Aizen and Yhwach meet? And from their mention of "few minutes of conversation," it seems they didn't fight, so Yhwach would be relatively relaxed!
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Though I don't know the details, here Aizen can truly be said to have saved Ichigo and our Soul Society.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Hmph, I don't want to admit such a thing. Maybe this Yhwach encountered Aizen when attacking Hueco Mundo?
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: However, Hueco Mundo has already fallen, so Aizen must have left. Yhwach should have just met Aizen recently, so if that's the case, Aizen must be in Soul Society, right?
[Chojiro Sasakibe]: Aizen is actually in our Soul Society? Impossible no matter how I think about it!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: What else could it be? Aizen can't be in the human world or the Quincy base camp! No matter how I think about it, it can only be Soul Society.
They haven't considered that Aizen, with his immortal body, is actually in the Mugen prison beneath the First Division quarters!
In Hueco Mundo, Ichimaru Gin was also surprised and asked:
"Captain Aizen, I never thought you could use Kyoka Suigetsu on such a powerful Quincy King! You know, he's now strong enough to crush Ichigo! And to use this technique, you must let the opponent see your Zanpakuto release process..."
Aizen smiled confidently:
"So the answer is obvious. At that time, I should have achieved unity between myself and my sword. After all, in the previous scene, my last appearance was fusing with my Zanpakuto. Then I shouldn't need the physical Zanpakuto when using Kyoka Suigetsu."
Upon hearing this, all Hueco Mundo members were shocked! Is this the higher-dimensional Aizen?
Ichimaru Gin's eyes were very complicated as he said seriously:
"Captain Aizen is so powerful... If that's the case, no one in this world can compete with you! I don't know why you couldn't win against Yhwach in the end."
Aizen smiled calmly:
"Who knows! There will be many variables in the future, so let's continue watching and analyze slowly!"
Originally, after being defeated by Ichigo, Aizen had been in a gloomy mood. However, his mentality would soon return to normal—he could even reach higher levels! At this time, after seeing his future Kyoka Suigetsu's power, his royal aura burst forth further.
Originally, seeing Aizen's devastating defeat, the Arrancar had lost some confidence in him! But at this moment, they finally regained it! Aizen was still the invincible Lord Aizen!
In the future, he might even control Soul Society, though other Arrancar might not survive to see it. So to witness this future scene, they must become stronger! Only then would they have opportunities to follow Aizen into Soul Society.
The projection continued as a black shadow portal appeared.
[Yhwach was about to return to the Wandenreich through it, but Ichigo was still unwilling to let him go.
"Wait! Do you think I'll let you escape? Destroying Soul Society like this is absolutely unforgivable!"
He roared and rushed toward Yhwach. But before he could swing his sword, Haschwalth beside Yhwach had already struck at Ichigo.
CLANG!
Ichigo's Zanpakuto was severed instantly. The broken blade spun countless times before piercing straight into the blood-stained ground...
SNAP!
The crisp sound was like a heavy hammer blow, deafening! Ichigo could only hold his broken Zanpakuto in a daze, his mentality completely shattered. Standing there, he didn't know what to do.
How was this possible?! His own Bankai was broken.
Yhwach said lightly:
"Farewell, Ichigo Kurosaki!"
"I'll come for you sooner or later."
"Just wait patiently! My son who was born in darkness!"]
Hearing this, the audience was shocked once again! They found the information from this battle was becoming increasingly overwhelming!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Did I hear correctly? The word he just said was... my son, right?
[Hirako Shinji]: We just considered Aizen as Ichigo's godfather before, but now a real father appeared?!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Captain Isshin, who are you? Are you Ichigo's real father?
Seeing Yhwach's actions, the real father, Kurosaki Isshin, was also furious!
You old thief Yhwach! You shameless person! Why are you all trying to steal my son?!