Tier Harribel, her golden hair flowing down, crossed her arms over her chest. The posture emphasized the imposing strength and sharp dignity she carried. She spoke with a steady tone:
"Well, since the Hōgyoku has awakened three months ahead of schedule, doesn't that mean our victory is already certain?"
Ulquiorra's expression did not shift, his tone calm as he stood in Las Noches' halls, the air still without a trace of movement.
"From a rational perspective, it was previously estimated that the Hōgyoku would require four months to awaken. If left that long, the captains of Soul Society might still have had a possibility to resist Aizen-sama. But with it awakening in only one month, the opposition will not have sufficient time to adjust. It is highly unlikely that they will be able to stand against us."
Grimmjow leaned back in his chair with an arrogant grin, one leg draped over his knee.
"Exactly. Those Shinigami from Soul Society can't compare to us. What's more, a month is nothing-they won't even have the chance to react. We're going to win this without a doubt."
"No..." Aizen Sosuke shook his head slightly, resting one hand against his chin while sliding his fingers thoughtfully along the line of his jaw. His calm, unshaken gaze swept the room.
"Even if Soul Society at large poses little threat, there is still one individual who should not be underestimated: Yuta. Tell me, do you know how long it took him to rise from appearing in Soul Society to becoming a Great Kidō Master?"
Ulquiorra remained composed as he calculated silently before answering.
"If Yuta was born as a commoner within Rukongai, then by the usual path, it would take six years simply to enroll in the Shinō Academy and complete training."
He paused before continuing.
"With his demonstrated talent, and based on Ichimaru Gin's assessment of his graduation level, it could be estimated that Yuta required only a single year to graduate. But graduation merely reflects initial competency, not captain-class strength. To rise to the rank of lieutenant often takes no fewer than ten years. And to hold captain-level strength can take decades of experience. By all usual measures, Yuta's progression should have required several decades at the very least."
Grimmjow gave a dismissive shrug but did not argue, showing agreement with Ulquiorra's reasoning.
Sōsuke Aizen nodded.
"Your analysis is correct, Ulquiorra. Hitsugaya Tōshirō, who was born with rare natural reserves of spiritual power, required decades even to reach captain-level and to master his Bankai. Yet Yuta's progression far exceeds this model. He became a Great Kidō Master in only a matter of days."
"What?" The words slipped from the Espada in unison, the shock evident as their faces stiffened at Aizen's statement.
Tier Harribel's composure faltered as her hands tightened across her chest. Her voice carried disbelief.
"Impossible. No matter how great one's soul potential may be, it is unthinkable to attain such overwhelming advancement in such a short time."
Even Grimmjow, usually quick to mock, widened his eyes in genuine shock, saying nothing. The mask fragment etched across his jaw seemed expressionless in contrast to his reaction.
"This can't be real," he muttered after a pause.
"No one can grow that fast. Unless he was already on the level of a Great Kidō Master from the beginning... perhaps we're misjudging him. What if he hasn't just appeared in Soul Society recently at all? He could be an ancient being, training for centuries... even millennia. Or worse, perhaps he carries the reincarnated essence of some monster from the distant past. Otherwise this level of cultivation speed is simply impossible."
Barragan, gripping the large axe that rested against his hand, spoke with the weight of Hueco Mundo's former kingly presence. His massive frame radiated authority.
"Through countless years-even as my own existence has stretched beyond measure-I have never encountered an individual such as Yuta. The Soul Society has its share of exceptional figures, but never one who rose at such reckless speed. He is unprecedented."
Starrk raised his head slightly, his relaxed demeanor carrying traces of seriousness.
"Remember when I said Kurosaki Ichigo's potential was extraordinary? Compared to Yuta, Ichigo's potential feels insignificant."
Starrk, the Primera Espada, bore the appearance of a weary man who seemed almost too ordinary among the Arrancar. His slightly curled dark-brown hair framed his tired eyes, and he carried the look of someone on the edge of disinterest with life itself. Behind him stood Lilynette Gingerbuck, the other half of his existence, her youthful features contrasting with her outspoken attitude. She kept silent, though her gaze stayed fixed on the conversation with rare attentiveness.
Szayrelaporro Granz smiled thinly, his golden eyes gleaming as he slowly licked at the corner of his lips.
"Fascinating... What exactly makes Yuta so extraordinary? Is it innate talent, some unusual structure within his soul, some hidden factor we cannot yet explain? The fact that he can advance so quickly means he must be studied. His very existence is a specimen worth dissecting."
Ichimaru Gin shifted slightly, his hands buried casually in the folds of his sleeves as his perpetually narrowed eyes carried a subtle warning.
"Oh, oh... Szayrelaporro, you're letting your curiosity run ahead of you again. Best be careful-one day your obsession could be the thing that gets you killed."
Ulquiorra's detached voice broke through the lingering tension.
"Considering the pace of Yuta's growth already demonstrated in only a few days, if he is allowed even twenty-nine more days to advance further, the outcome may lead him to a level that is incomprehensible."
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